South America Biofertilizer Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 200.72 Million |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 325.74 Million |
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Largest Share by Form | Azotobacter |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 10.17 % |
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Largest Share by Country | Brazil |
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South America Biofertilizer Market Analysis
The South America Biofertilizer Market size is estimated at 200.72 million USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 325.74 million USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 10.17% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
200.72 Million
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
325.74 Million
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
4.87 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
10.17 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest by Form
28.46 %
value share, Azotobacter, 2023
Azotobacter can fix 2.5 × 1011 kg of N-NH3 annually and 1 ton of this nitrogen can equate the 2 tons of industrially produced mineral nitrogen in crop production.
Fastest by Form
11.65 %
Projected CAGR, Rhizobium, 2024-2029
Application of rhizobium is known to reduce the cost of production as it as fix 40-250 kg of nitrogen in the soil and reduces the application of Urea by 55 to 200 kg.
Largest by Crop Type
82.25 %
value share, Row Crops, 2023
The dominance of row crops is primarily due to its growing organic area acreages, which has increased by 39.5% during the historic period to reach 2.3 lakh hectares in 2021.
Largest by Country
65.02 %
value share, Brazil, 2023
Brazil is an important Agricultural country in South America and the country accounts for 65.3% share of the total biofertilizer consumption in the region in 2022.
Leading Market Player
7.45 %
market share, Vittia Group, 2022
Vittia Group has four distribution centers and a distribution network across the country. They have a team of agronomists who assist the farmers in taking right decisions
- Biofertilizers are a sustainable and eco-friendly way of enhancing plant growth and productivity. They are composed of living microorganisms that can improve the soil's nutrient content, making essential elements more accessible to plants. Some of the most commonly used biofertilizers include mycorrhiza, Azospirillum, Azotobacter, Rhizobium, and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria.
- These microorganisms are selected for their ability to improve the soil's health and fertility, providing crops with the nutrients required. They work by either breaking down organic matter to release essential nutrients or directly increasing the availability of specific nutrients in the soil.
- Azotobacter accounted for 28.6% of the total biofertilizers consumed in the region. Field tests on Azotobacter under various agro-climatic conditions revealed that the biofertilizer is suitable for inoculating with seeds or seedlings of crops such as onion, tomato, and cabbage. Under typical field circumstances, Azotobacter inoculation reduces the need for nitrogenous fertilizers in these crops by 10-20%. Thus, the usage of Azotobacter in agriculture is expected to grow in the coming years.
- Research in Brazil has demonstrated that the combination of two strains of Azospirillum brasilense, Ab-V5 and Ab-V6, increased yields in key crops such as soybean, sugarcane, rice, wheat, and pasture. The application of these two strains is also compatible with other pesticides commonly used in these crops.
- The market for biofertilizers in the region is expected to grow due to the rising demand for organically-grown food and the government's emphasis on the importance of sustainable agricultural practices to keep the soil and environment safer.
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- Brazil is a leading agriculture nation in South America and held 65.3% of the total biofertilizer market in the region in 2022. The country's farmers are keeping up with the worldwide demand for organic food and achieved organic food sales worth USD 81.0 million in 2021, which rose 9.5% compared to the previous year, as per the Global Organic Trade.
- The area under cultivation of organic crops in the region increased during the historical period (2017-2022) from 495.7 thousand hectares in 2017 to 717.2 thousand hectares in 2021. The increasing trend in the overall organic crop is expected to drive the market for biofertilizers in these countries and is estimated to register a CAGR of 10.0% during the forecast period (2023-2029).
- With growing concern for soil and environmental pollution, the government and other organizations are highly promoting the usage of biological crop inputs across the region. In Argentina, the FAO's 2022-2031 Strategic Framework prioritizes transforming agri-food systems to be more efficient and sustainable, using agroeconomic methods, with a focus on reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in agriculture. This opens up opportunities for adopting biofertilizers as a more sustainable alternative.
- Moreover, there has been a remarkable increase in the crop yield of leguminous crops. Strains of rhizobium produce growth hormones like indole acetic acid, which influences positive growth in plants by stimulating the formation and development of root nodules quickly. The advantages of biofertilizer usage are expected to drive their usage in South America. However, less awareness among the farmers and the long transition period from chemical farming to organic farming are slightly hindering the market growth of biofertilizers.
South America Biofertilizer Market Trends
Growing export demand organic crops soy, corn, sunflower, and wheat, rising the organic acreage for their cultivation in the region
- The area under organic cultivation of crops in South America was recorded at 672.8 thousand hectares in 2021, according to the data provided by The Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FibL statistics). Argentina and Uruguay are the major organic-producing countries in the region, with a large area under organic crop cultivation, with Argentina occupying a share of 11.5% of the organic area in the region in 2021. The primary organic crops produced in Argentina include sugarcane, raw wool, fruits, vegetables, and beans. The primary organic exports are soy, corn, sunflower, and wheat.
- Cash crops accounted for the maximum share of 53.9% under organic crop cultivation in 2021, with 384.3 thousand hectares of land. The region is a major grower of cash crops like sugarcane, cocoa, coffee, and cotton. Brazil is the largest sugarcane-growing country in the region.
- On the other hand, Uruguay is a large grower of organic fruits and vegetables in the region. The Organic Farmers' Association of Uruguay promotes organic cultivation in the country by partnering with various organic retail outlets. The World Bank-financed Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and Climate Change project (DACC) assisted 5,139 farmers in 2022 to adopt climate-smart agriculture (CSA), which helped increase the area under cultivation of organic crops in the region.
- Millions of farmers in South America continue to practice no-external input agriculture, which may very well represent the future of the region's economy despite the noticeably low domestic production. The population is becoming more health conscious, which creates a larger market for South America's increasingly eco-friendly and sustainable farming system.
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Approximately 49% consumers are interested in purchasing organic food, which is majorly observed in Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia countries
- South America is one of the important producers and exporters of organic food products globally. The per capita spending on organic food products in South America is comparatively lesser than in other parts of the world. The average per capita spending was recorded as USD 4.3 in 2022. Nevertheless, these export-oriented countries are now generating an often-overlooked domestic demand.
- The demand for naturally grown products like organic food in South American countries like Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia has increased. A survey conducted by Wisconsin Economic Development in 2021 proved that consumers are willing to pay higher prices for organically grown food. The study revealed that 43-49% of consumers are conscious about their health. Brazil ranks 43rd globally for per capita spending on organic packaged food and beverages.
- The organic products market in Argentina reached a value of USD 15.9 million in 2021, representing 0.03% of the global market value, with a per capita consumption of USD 0.35, as per the data given by Global Organic Trade in 2021.
- Currently, the market for organic foods in the region is very fragmented, with its availability limited to a few supermarkets and specialty stores, as only people from higher-income families are potential customers. Many supermarkets, specialized stores, and local farmers’ markets in the region are now selling organic food to satisfy the growing latent demand for such products, mainly in Costa Rica, Mexico, and urban centers of South America. Growing awareness among consumers and their buying motives are expected to lead to a better understanding of the sustainability attributes of organic food in the region.
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South America Biofertilizer Industry Overview
The South America Biofertilizer Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 17.87%. The major players in this market are Koppert Biological Systems Inc., Novozymes, Rizobacter, Symborg Inc. and Vittia Group (sorted alphabetically).
South America Biofertilizer Market Leaders
Koppert Biological Systems Inc.
Novozymes
Rizobacter
Symborg Inc.
Vittia Group
Other important companies include Atlántica Agrícola, IPL Biologicals Limited, Plant Response Biotech Inc., Suståne Natural Fertilizer Inc., T.Stanes and Company Limited.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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South America Biofertilizer Market News
- October 2022: Koppert intends to invest in three new production units in Brazil, ensuring its leadership in the Brazilian and global markets for biological agricultural inputs. The new formulation unit will be located on more than 8,000 m2. It will produce the entire microbiological line, including products based on viruses, fungi, and bacteria in liquid or solid formulations.
- September 2022: Corteva Agriscience agreed to acquire Symborg Inc., and this move will strengthen Symborg's global presence with a strong distribution network Corteva Agriscience.
- February 2022: Plant Response was acquired by The Mosaic Company, which is a global fertilizer manufacturer. This acquisition strengthens the company's global presence and helps develop new products and solutions for the customers sustainably.
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Along with the report, We also offer a comprehensive and exhaustive data pack on Areas under organic cultivation, one of the key trends that affect the market size of agricultural biologicals. This data pack also includes areas under cultivation by crop types, such as Row Crops (Cereals, Pulses, and Oilseeds), Horticultural Crops (Fruits and Vegetables), and Cash Crops in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and Africa.
South America Biofertilizer Market Report - Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
2. REPORT OFFERS
3. INTRODUCTION
- 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
- 3.2 Scope of the Study
- 3.3 Research Methodology
4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
- 4.1 Area Under Organic Cultivation
- 4.2 Per Capita Spending On Organic Products
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4.3 Regulatory Framework
- 4.3.1 Argentina
- 4.3.2 Brazil
- 4.4 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)
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5.1 Form
- 5.1.1 Azospirillum
- 5.1.2 Azotobacter
- 5.1.3 Mycorrhiza
- 5.1.4 Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria
- 5.1.5 Rhizobium
- 5.1.6 Other Biofertilizers
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5.2 Crop Type
- 5.2.1 Cash Crops
- 5.2.2 Horticultural Crops
- 5.2.3 Row Crops
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5.3 Country
- 5.3.1 Argentina
- 5.3.2 Brazil
- 5.3.3 Rest of South America
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
- 6.2 Market Share Analysis
- 6.3 Company Landscape
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6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
- 6.4.1 Atlántica Agrícola
- 6.4.2 IPL Biologicals Limited
- 6.4.3 Koppert Biological Systems Inc.
- 6.4.4 Novozymes
- 6.4.5 Plant Response Biotech Inc.
- 6.4.6 Rizobacter
- 6.4.7 Suståne Natural Fertilizer Inc.
- 6.4.8 Symborg Inc.
- 6.4.9 T.Stanes and Company Limited
- 6.4.10 Vittia Group
7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL BIOLOGICALS CEOS
8. APPENDIX
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8.1 Global Overview
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
- 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
- 8.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
- 8.2 Sources & References
- 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
- 8.4 Primary Insights
- 8.5 Data Pack
- 8.6 Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
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- SOUTH AMERICA BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, AREA UNDER ORGANIC CULTIVATION, HECTARES, 2017 - 2022
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- SOUTH AMERICA BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, PER CAPITA SPENDING ON ORGANIC PRODUCTS, USD, 2017 - 2022
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- SOUTH AMERICA BIOFERTILIZER MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2017-2022
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- SOUTH AMERICA BIOFERTILIZER MARKET SHARE(%), BY MAJOR PLAYERS, 2023
South America Biofertilizer Industry Segmentation
Azospirillum, Azotobacter, Mycorrhiza, Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria, Rhizobium are covered as segments by Form. Cash Crops, Horticultural Crops, Row Crops are covered as segments by Crop Type. Argentina, Brazil are covered as segments by Country.
- Biofertilizers are a sustainable and eco-friendly way of enhancing plant growth and productivity. They are composed of living microorganisms that can improve the soil's nutrient content, making essential elements more accessible to plants. Some of the most commonly used biofertilizers include mycorrhiza, Azospirillum, Azotobacter, Rhizobium, and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria.
- These microorganisms are selected for their ability to improve the soil's health and fertility, providing crops with the nutrients required. They work by either breaking down organic matter to release essential nutrients or directly increasing the availability of specific nutrients in the soil.
- Azotobacter accounted for 28.6% of the total biofertilizers consumed in the region. Field tests on Azotobacter under various agro-climatic conditions revealed that the biofertilizer is suitable for inoculating with seeds or seedlings of crops such as onion, tomato, and cabbage. Under typical field circumstances, Azotobacter inoculation reduces the need for nitrogenous fertilizers in these crops by 10-20%. Thus, the usage of Azotobacter in agriculture is expected to grow in the coming years.
- Research in Brazil has demonstrated that the combination of two strains of Azospirillum brasilense, Ab-V5 and Ab-V6, increased yields in key crops such as soybean, sugarcane, rice, wheat, and pasture. The application of these two strains is also compatible with other pesticides commonly used in these crops.
- The market for biofertilizers in the region is expected to grow due to the rising demand for organically-grown food and the government's emphasis on the importance of sustainable agricultural practices to keep the soil and environment safer.
| Form | Azospirillum |
| Azotobacter | |
| Mycorrhiza | |
| Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria | |
| Rhizobium | |
| Other Biofertilizers | |
| Crop Type | Cash Crops |
| Horticultural Crops | |
| Row Crops | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Brazil | |
| Rest of South America |
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Market Definition
- AVERAGE DOSAGE RATE - The average application rate is the average volume of biofertilizers applied per hectare of farmland in the respective region/country.
- CROP TYPE - Crop type includes Row crops (Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds), Horticultural Crops (Fruits and vegetables) and Cash Crops (Plantation Crops, Fibre Crops and Other Industrial Crops)
- FUNCTION - The crop nutrition function of agricultural biological consists of various products that provide essential plant nutrients and enhance soil quality.
- TYPE - Biofertilizers enhance soil quality by increasing the population of beneficial microorganisms. They help crops absorb nutrients from the environment.
| Keyword | Definition |
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| Cash Crops | Cash crops are non-consumable crops sold as a whole or part of the crop to manufacture end-products to make a profit. |
| Integrated Pest Management (IPM) | IPM is an environment-friendly and sustainable approach to control pests in various crops. It involves a combination of methods, including biological controls, cultural practices, and selective use of pesticides. |
| Bacterial biocontrol agents | Bacteria used to control pests and diseases in crops. They work by producing toxins harmful to the target pests or competing with them for nutrients and space in the growing environment. Some examples of commonly used bacterial biocontrol agents include Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), Pseudomonas fluorescens, and Streptomyces spp. |
| Plant Protection Product (PPP) | A plant protection product is a formulation applied to crops to protect from pests, such as weeds, diseases, or insects. They contain one or more active substances with other co-formulants such as solvents, carriers, inert material, wetting agents or adjuvants formulated to give optimum product efficacy. |
| Pathogen | A pathogen is an organism causing disease to its host, with the severity of the disease symptoms. |
| Parasitoids | Parasitoids are insects that lay their eggs on or within the host insect, with their larvae feeding on the host insect. In agriculture, parasitoids can be used as a form of biological pest control, as they help to control pest damage to crops and decrease the need for chemical pesticides. |
| Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPN) | Entomopathogenic nematodes are parasitic roundworms that infect and kill pests by releasing bacteria from their gut. Entomopathogenic nematodes are a form of biocontrol agents used in agriculture. |
| Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM) | VAM fungi are mycorrhizal species of fungus. They live in the roots of different higher-order plants. They develop a symbiotic relationship with the plants in the roots of these plants. |
| Fungal biocontrol agents | Fungal biocontrol agents are the beneficial fungi that control plant pests and diseases. They are an alternative to chemical pesticides. They infect and kill the pests or compete with pathogenic fungi for nutrients and space. |
| Biofertilizers | Biofertilizers contain beneficial microorganisms that enhance soil fertility and promote plant growth. |
| Biopesticides | Biopesticides are natural/bio-based compounds used to manage agricultural pests using specific biological effects. |
| Predators | Predators in agriculture are the organisms that feed on pests and help control pest damage to the crops. Some common predator species used in agriculture include ladybugs, lacewings, and predatory mites. |
| Biocontrol agents | Biocontrol agents are living organisms used to control pests and diseases in agriculture. They are alternatives to chemical pesticides and are known for their lesser impact on the environment and human health. |
| Organic Fertilizers | Organic fertilizer is composed of animal or vegetable matter used alone or in combination with one or more non-synthetically derived elements or compounds used for soil fertility and plant growth. |
| Protein hydrolysates (PHs) | Protein hydrolysate-based biostimulants contain free amino acids, oligopeptides, and polypeptides produced by enzymatic or chemical hydrolysis of proteins, primarily from vegetal or animal sources. |
| Biostimulants/Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) | Biostimulants/Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) are substances derived from natural resources to enhance plant growth and health by stimulating plant processes (metabolism). |
| Soil Amendments | Soil Amendments are substances applied to soil that improve soil health, such as soil fertility and soil structure. |
| Seaweed Extract | Seaweed extracts are rich in micro and macronutrients, proteins, polysaccharides, polyphenols, phytohormones, and osmolytes. These substances boost seed germination and crop establishment, total plant growth and productivity. |
| Compounds related to biocontrol and/or promoting growth (CRBPG) | Compounds related to biocontrol or promoting growth (CRBPG) are the ability of a bacteria to produce compounds for phytopathogen biocontrol and plant growth promotion. |
| Symbiotic Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria | Symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria such as Rhizobium obtain food and shelter from the host, and in return, they help by providing fixed nitrogen to the plants. |
| Nitrogen Fixation | Nitrogen fixation is a chemical process in soil which converts molecular nitrogen into ammonia or related nitrogenous compounds. |
| ARS (Agricultural Research Service) | ARS is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency. It aims to find solutions to agricultural problems faced by the farmers in the country. |
| Phytosanitary Regulations | Phytosanitary regulations imposed by the respective government bodies check or prohibit the importation and marketing of certain insects, plant species, or products of these plants to prevent the introduction or spread of new plant pests or pathogens. |
| Ectomycorrhizae (ECM) | Ectomycorrhiza (ECM) is a symbiotic interaction of fungi with the feeder roots of higher plants in which both the plant and the fungi benefit through the association for survival. |
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