Agricultural Microbials Market by Type (Bacteria, Fungi, Virus, Protozoa), Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses, Fruits & Vegetables), Mode of Application, Function, & by Region - Global Trends & Forecast to 2021

This report includes estimations of market sizes for value (USD million). Both, top-down and bottom-up approaches have been used to estimate and validate the size of the global agricultural microbials market and to estimate the size of various other dependent submarkets in the overall market. Key players in the market have been identified through secondary research, and their market share in respective regions has been determined through primary and secondary research. All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns have been determined using secondary sources and were verified through primary sources. The figure below shows the breakdown of profiles of industry experts who participated in the primary discussions.

This report is targeted at the existing players in the industry, which include:

• Agricultural producers
• Distributors of agricultural microbials
• Microbial manufacturers
• Regulatory authorities

“The study answers several questions for stakeholders, primarily which market segments to focus on in next two to five years for prioritizing efforts and investments”.

Scope of the Report

On the basis of type, the agricultural microbials market is segmented as follows:  

• Bacteria
• Fungi
• Virus
• Protozoa

On the basis of crop type, the agricultural microbials market is segmented as follows:

• Cereals & Grains 
• Oilseeds & Pulses 
• Fruits & Vegetables 
• Others (turf & ornamental, forage, and plantation crops)

On the basis of mode of application, the agricultural microbials market is segmented as follows:

• Soil treatment
• Seed treatment
• Foliar

On the basis of function, the agricultural microbials market is segmented as follows:

• Soil amendment
• Crop protection

On the basis of region, the agricultural microbials market is segmented as follows:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• RoW

1 Introduction (Page No. - 15)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study 
    1.2 Market Definition 
    1.3 Market Scope 
           1.3.1 Markets Covered
           1.3.2 Years Considered for the Study
    1.4 Currency 
    1.5 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 18)
    2.1 Research Data 
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
                    2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
           2.1.2 Primary Data
                    2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
                    2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
                    2.1.2.3 Breakdown of Primary Interviews
    2.2 Factor Analysis 
           2.2.1 Introduction
           2.2.2 Demand-Side Analysis
                    2.2.2.1 Global Population and Rising Food Demand
                    2.2.2.2 Increasing Farm Expenditures Upon Agricultural Microbials
                    2.2.2.3 Conversion of Agricultural Residue to Compost By the Microbes
           2.2.3 Supply-Side Analysis
                    2.2.3.1 R&D Investments and Productivity
                    2.2.3.2 Pesticide Use and Environmental Concerns
    2.3 Market Size Estimation 
           2.3.1 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.3.2 Top-Down Approach
    2.4 Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation 
    2.5 Research Assumptions & Limitations 
           2.5.1 Assumptions
           2.5.2 Limitations

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 30)

4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 35)
    4.1 Opportunities in the Agricultural Microbials Market 
    4.2 Agricultural Microbials Markets: Key Countries 
    4.3 Life Cycle Analysis: Agricultural Microbials Market, By Region 
    4.4 Agricultural Microbials Market, By Crop Type 
    4.5 Agricultural Microbials Market, By Formulation 
    4.6 Asia-Pacific Agricultural Microbials Market, By Country and By Modes of Application 
    4.7 Agricultural Microbials Market: Developed vs Emerging Markets 
    4.8 Agricultural Microbials Function Market, By Region 
    4.9 Agricultural Microbials Type Market, By Region

5 Market Overview (Page No. - 44)
    5.1 Introduction 
    5.2 Market Segmentation 
           5.2.1 By Type
           5.2.2 By Crop Type
           5.2.3 By Mode of Application
           5.2.4 By Function
    5.3 Market Dynamics 
           5.3.1 Drivers
                    5.3.1.1 Rising Awareness About the Usage of Agricultural Microbials Over Agrochemicals
                    5.3.1.2 Rise in the Cost of Fertilizers & Pesticides
                    5.3.1.3 Increasing Consumer Interest in Organic Products
           5.3.2 Restraints
                    5.3.2.1 Shorter Shelf-Life of Microbes
           5.3.3 Opportunities
                    5.3.3.1 Growing Use of Agricultural Microbials in Latin American and Asia-Pacific Countries
           5.3.4 Challenges
                    5.3.4.1 Impact of Climate Change on Microbes
                    5.3.4.2 Highly Fragmented Market

6 Industry Trends (Page No. - 52)
    6.1 Introduction 
    6.2 Value Chain Analysis 
    6.3 Supply Chain Analysis 
    6.4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis 
           6.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
           6.4.2 Threat of Substitutes
           6.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
           6.4.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
           6.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

7 Agricultural Microbials Market, By Type (Page No. - 59)
    7.1 Introduction 
    7.2 Bacteria 
           7.2.1 Bacillus Thuringiensis
           7.2.2 Rhizobacteria
           7.2.3 Bacillus Subtilis
           7.2.4 Others
    7.3 Fungi 
           7.3.1 Trichoderma
           7.3.2 Mycorrhizae
           7.3.3 Others
    7.4 Viruses 
    7.5 Protozoa

8 Agricultural Microbials Market, By Crop Type (Page No. - 65)
    8.1 Introduction 
    8.2 Cereals & Grains 
    8.3 Oilseeds & Pulses 
    8.4 Fruits & Vegetables 
    8.5 Other Crop Types

9 Agricultural Microbials Market, By Function (Page No. - 70)
    9.1 Introduction 
    9.2 Soil Amendment 
    9.3 Crop Protection

10 Agricultural Microbials Market, By Formulation (Page No. - 74)
     10.1 Introduction 
     10.2 Dry Formulation 
             10.2.1 Dry Granules
             10.2.2 Water-Dispersible Granules
             10.2.3 Wettable Powder
     10.3 Liquid Formulation 
             10.3.1 Emulsifiable Concentrate
             10.3.2 Suspension Concentrate
             10.3.3 Soluble Liquid Concentrate

11 Agricultural Microbials Market, By Mode of Application (Page No. - 79)
     11.1 Introduction 
     11.2 Soil Treatment 
     11.3 Foliar Spray 
     11.4 Seed Treatment

12 Agricultural Microbials Market, By Region (Page No. - 83)
     12.1 Introduction 
     12.2 Pest Analysis 
             12.2.1 Political Factors
             12.2.2 Economic Factors
             12.2.3 Social Factors
             12.2.4 Technological Factors
     12.3 North America 
             12.3.1 U.S.
             12.3.2 Canada
             12.3.3 Mexico
     12.4 Europe 
             12.4.1 Spain
             12.4.2 U.K.
             12.4.3 Italy
             12.4.4 France
             12.4.5 Germany
             12.4.6 Rest of Europe
     12.5 Asia-Pacific 
             12.5.1 China
             12.5.2 India
             12.5.3 Indonesia
             12.5.4 Australia
             12.5.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
     12.6 Latin America 
             12.6.1 Brazil
             12.6.2 Argentina
             12.6.3 Rest of Latin America
     12.7 Rest of the World (RoW) 
             12.7.1 South Africa
             12.7.2 Other Countries in RoW

13 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 118)
     13.1 Overview 
     13.2 Competitive Trends 
             13.2.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Joint Ventures & Collaborations
             13.2.2 Investments & Expansions
             13.2.3 New Product Developments
             13.2.4 Acquisitions

14 Company Profiles (Page No. - 124)
     14.1 Introduction 
(Business Overview, Products & Services, Key Insights, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, Ratio Analysis, MnM View)*
     14.2 BASF SE 
     14.3 DOW Agrosciences LLC 
     14.4 Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd 
     14.5 Monsanto Company 
     14.6 Syngenta AG 
     14.7 Bayer Cropscience AG 
     14.8 Koppert B.V. 
     14.9 Novozymes A/S 
     14.10 Nufarm Ltd. 
     14.11 Certis USA LLC

*Details on Business Overview, Products & Services, Key Insights, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, MnM View Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.

15 Appendix (Page No. - 155)
     15.1 Insights of Industry Experts 
     15.2 Discussion Guide 
     15.3 Company Developments 
             15.3.1 Investments & Expansions
             15.3.2 New Product Developments
             15.3.3 Acquisitions
     15.4 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal 
     15.5 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence 

List of Tables (84 Tables)

Table 1 Global Agricultural Microbials Market, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 2 Agricultural Bacteria Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 3 Agricultural Fungi Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 4 Agricultural Viruses Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 5 Agricultural Protozoa Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 6 Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 7 Agricultural Microbials in Cereals & Grains Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 8 Agricultural Microbials in Oilseeds & Pulses Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 9 Agricultural Microbials in Fruits & Vegetables Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 10 Agricultural Microbials in Other Crop Types Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 11 Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Function, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 12 Agricultural Microbials for Soil Amendment Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 13 Agricultural Microbials for Soil Amendment Market Size, By Function, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 14 Agricultural Microbials for Crop Protection Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 15 Agricultural Microbials for Crop Protection Market Size, By Function, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 16 Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Formulation, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 17 Dry Formulation: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 18 Liquid Formulation: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 19 Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Mode of Application, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 20 Soil Treatment: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 21 Foliar Spray: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 22 Seed Treatment: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 23 Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Region, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 24 North America: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 25 North America: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 26 North America: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 27 U.S.: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 28 U.S.: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 29 Canada: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 30 Canada: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 31 Mexico: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 32 Mexico: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 33 Europe: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 34 Europe: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 35 Europe: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 36 Spain: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 37 Spain: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 38 U.K.: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 39 U.K.: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 40 Italy: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 41 Italy: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 42 France: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 43 France: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 44 Germany: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 45 Germany: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 46 Rest of Europe: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 47 Rest of Europe: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 48 Asia-Pacific: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 49 Asia-Pacific: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 50 Asia-Pacific: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 51 China: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 52 China: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 53 India: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 54 India: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 55 Indonesia: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 56 Indonesia: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 57 Australia: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 58 Australia: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 59 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 60 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 61 Latin America: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 62 Latin America: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 63 Latin America: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 64 Brazil: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 65 Brazil: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 66 Argentina: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 67 Argentina: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 68 Rest of Latin America: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 69 Rest of Latin America: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 70 RoW: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Country, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 71 RoW: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 72 RoW: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 73 South Africa: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 74 South Africa: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 75 Other Countries in RoW: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 76 Other Countries in RoW: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Crop Type, 2014–2021 (USD Million)
Table 77 Agreements, Partnerships, Joint Ventures & Collaborations, 2015-2016
Table 78 Investments & Expansions, 2015–2016
Table 79 New Product Developments, 2013-2016
Table 80 Acquisitions, 2013-2015
Table 81 Agreements, Partnerships, Joint Ventures & Collaborations, 2011-2015
Table 82 Investments & Expansions, 2012–2015
Table 83 New Product Developments, 2011-2013
Table 84 Acquisitions, 2012-2015

List of Figures (66 Figures)

Figure 1 Overview of Agricultural Microbials, 2015
Figure 2 Agricultural Microbials Market Segmentation
Figure 3 Research Design: Agricultural Microbials Market
Figure 4 Breakdown of Primary Interviews, By Company, Designation & Region
Figure 5 Global Urban vs Rural Population, 2011–2014
Figure 6 U.S.: Farm Production Expenditures, By Category, 2013 vs 2014
Figure 7 Annual Agro-Residues Generated From Crops, 2013 (MMT)
Figure 8 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 9 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 10 Data Triangulation
Figure 11 Agricultural Microbials Market Size, 2016 vs 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 12 Agricultural Microbials Market Snapshot, By Type, 2016 vs 2021
Figure 13 Soil Treatment Application is Projected to Account for the Largest Share in the Agricultural Microbials Market Through 2021
Figure 14 Fruits & Vegetables Segment is Projected to Account for the Largest Share in the Agricultural Microbials Market Through 2021
Figure 15 Crop Protection Segment is Projected to Account for the Higher Market Share in the Agricultural Microbials Market in 2021
Figure 16 Agricultural Microbials Market, By Formulation, 2016 vs 2021 (USD Million)
Figure 17 Agricultural Microbials Market Share (Value), By Region, 2015
Figure 18 Rising Awareness About the Usage of Agricultural Microbials Over Agrochemicals & Lack of Potent Substitutes Drive the Growth of the Agricultural Microbials Market
Figure 19 China is Expected to Be the Fastest Growing Country During the Forecast Period
Figure 20 Asia-Pacific Poised for Robust Growth, 2016 to 2021
Figure 21 Fruits & Vegetables Projected to Record High Growth Between 2016 & 2021
Figure 22 Dry Formulation Projected to Record High Growth Between 2016 & 2021
Figure 23 Soil Treatment Estimated to Dominate the Agricultural Microbials Market in Asia-Pacific, 2016
Figure 24 China & India are Estimated to Be the Most Attractive Markets for Agricultural Microbials
Figure 25 Crop Protection Estimated to Be the Largest Market for Agricultural Microbials, 2016
Figure 26 The Market for Bacteria Was the Largest in Terms of Type, 2015
Figure 27 Agricultural Microbials Market, By Type
Figure 28 Agricultural Microbials Market, By Crop Type
Figure 29 Agricultural Microbials Market, By Mode of Application
Figure 30 Agricultural Microbials Market, By Function
Figure 31 Agricultural Microbials Market: Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Challenges
Figure 32 Annual Average Price Trend of Fertilizers, 2009-2013
Figure 33 Demand for Fertilizer Nutrients, 2011-2015
Figure 34 Distribution of Organic Agricultural Land, By Region, 2014
Figure 35 Value Chain Analysis of Agricultural Microbials (2015): A Major Contribution From Manufacturing and R&D Phase
Figure 36 Agricultural Microbials Market: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 37 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 38 Bacillus Thuringiensis Led the Bacteria Segment in 2015
Figure 39 Trichoderma Dominated the Fungi Segment in 2015
Figure 40 Fruits & Vegetables Dominated the Agricultural Microbials Market in 2015
Figure 41 Crop Protection Segment Led the Agricultural Microbials Market in 2015
Figure 42 Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Formulation, 2016–2021
Figure 43 Dry Formulation: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Region, 2016–2021
Figure 44 Liquid Formulation: Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Region, 2016–2021
Figure 45 Agricultural Microbials Market Size, By Mode of Application, 2016 vs 2021
Figure 46 North America Agricultural Microbials Market Snapshot
Figure 47 Europe Agricultural Microbials Market Snapshot
Figure 48 Asia-Pacific Agricultural Microbials Market
Figure 49 Latin America Agricultural Microbials Snapshot
Figure 50 Key Companies Preferred Agreements, Partnerships & Joint Ventures & Over the Last Five Years
Figure 51 Agreements, Partnerships, Joint Ventures & Collaborations Fueled Growth From 2011 to 2016
Figure 52 Agreements, Partnerships, Joint Ventures & Collaborations : the Key Strategies, 2011- 2016
Figure 53 Geographical Revenue Mix of Top Five Market Players
Figure 54 BASF SE: Company Snapshot
Figure 55 BASF SE: SWOT Analysis
Figure 56 DOW Agrosciences LLC: Company Snapshot
Figure 57 DOW Agrosciences LLC: SWOT Analysis
Figure 58 Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd: Company Snapshot
Figure 59 Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd : SWOT Analysis
Figure 60 Monsanto Company: Company Snapshot
Figure 61 Monsanto Company: SWOT Analysis
Figure 62 Syngenta AG: Company Snapshot
Figure 63 Syngenta AG: SWOT Analysis
Figure 64 Bayer Cropscience AG: Company Snapshot
Figure 65 Novozymes A/S: Company Snapshot
Figure 66 Nufarm Ltd. : Company Snapshot