The global agricultural biologicals market size is expected to reach USD 19,466.7 Million by 2033, registering a CAGR of 5.4% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising demand for food products grown through organic means coupled with favorable government initiatives undertaken across all major agrarian economies is anticipated to drive the market. Significant agricultural reforms were realized worldwide after recognizing the hazards associated with synthetic fertilizers and crop care chemicals.
The environmental hazards include soil contamination due to the use of synthetic chemicals for prolonged period, underground water reserve contamination, soil fertility loss, and more, whereas human damages include loss of nutrients in food and long-term deterioration of health due to excessive chemical intake. These factors have led to noteworthy inclination towards bio-based solutions for agriculture across the globe.
Furthermore, microbes have been an essential as well as fundamental constituent of nature, which are increasingly utilized by agricultural biologists and agricultural input manufacturers to formulate essential farming products, such as various biostimulants, biofertilizers, and biopesticides. Their usage results in healthier growth of plants as they have no environmental degradation and provide essential nutrients, such as phosphates and nitrogen, to the crop roots. Biologics applications are gaining traction over chemically synthesized products due to increasing demand for food with lower chemical residues.
Companies, such as Agricen, BASF, and Bayer CropScience, are globally investing in technological advancements to formulate new inoculants that aid in vigorous plant growth with superior properties. Furthermore, biologicals used in post-harvest management is also gaining significance since the past decade due to multiple instances of crop loss and deterioration of crop shelf-life. These factors are projected to significantly increase the consumption of agricultural biologicals across all major agrarian economies.
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The U.S. represents one of the largest global consumers of crops and grains, driven by increasing demand for safer and greener crop protection solutions
According to the European Biomass Industry Association, the market is expected to experience robust growth over the forecast period, as agricultural biologicals significantly reduce reliance on synthetic chemicals while supporting improved crop productivity
The cereals and grains segment accounted for the largest share of the agricultural biologicals market in 2025, capturing 37.1% of total revenue.
Biopesticides dominated the agricultural biologicals market, accounting for the largest revenue share of 56.7% in 2025.
The foliar spray method held the largest share of the agricultural biologicals market in 2025, accounting for a revenue share of 63.7%.
The North America agricultural biologicals market accounted for a significant revenue share of 34.3% in 2025, supported by the region’s well-established agricultural sector and strong adoption of sustainable farming practices
Grand View Research has segmented the global agricultural biological market report based on crop-type, product, application method, and region:
Agricultural Biologicals Crop-Type Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2033)
Cereals & Grains
Oilseeds & Pulses
Fruits & Vegetables
Other Crop Types
Agricultural Biologicals Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2033)
Biopesticides
Biochemicals
Microbials
Biostimulants
Acid based
Seaweed extract
Microbials
Other Biostimulants
Biofertilizers
Nitrogen Fixation
Phosphate Solubilizing
Other Biofertilizers
Other Product Types
Agricultural Biologicals Application Method Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 – 2033)
Foliar Spray
Seed Treatment
Soil Treatment
Post-Harvest
Agricultural Biologicals Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2033)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Central & South America
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
List of Key Players in Agricultural Biologicals Market
CBF China Bio-Fertilizer AG
Novozymes A/S
Mapleton Agri Biotec
Biomax
Rizobacter Argentina SA
Symborg S.L.
National Fertilizers Ltd.
Lallemand Inc.
Agricen
Sigma Agri-Science, LLC
Agrinos Inc.
Kiwa Bio-Tech Products Group Corporation
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