United States Mycorrhizae Based Biofertilizers Market, By Type (Endomycorrhizae, Ectomycorrhizae), By Form (Liquid, Solid), By Mode of Application (Soil Treatment, Seed Treatment, and Fertilization Treatment), By Application (Agriculture, Non-Agriculture), By Region and Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2021-2031F

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 356.05 Million
CAGR (2026-2031)	7.48%
Fastest Growing Segment	Endomycorrhizae
Largest Market	Midwest
Market Size (2031)	USD 548.88 Million

Market Overview

The United States Mycorrhizae Based Biofertilizers Market will grow from USD 356.05 Million in 2025 to USD 548.88 Million by 2031 at a 7.48% CAGR. Mycorrhizae-based biofertilizers are specialized agricultural inoculants containing symbiotic fungi that colonize plant roots to substantially extend the absorption surface area for water and immobile nutrients, particularly phosphorus. The market is fundamentally supported by the increasing implementation of regenerative agriculture practices aimed at restoring soil microbiome diversity and reducing dependency on synthetic chemical inputs. Furthermore, the rising volatility of conventional fertilizer prices compels commercial producers to integrate these biological solutions to enhance nutrient use efficiency and mitigate abiotic stress factors such as drought.

Nevertheless, the sector encounters a significant challenge regarding regulatory ambiguity and variable product consistency, which can create hesitation among growers concerning reliable field performance. This friction impacts the speed of adoption across conventional acreage where standardized efficacy is paramount. The industry's growth trajectory is heavily reinforced by the expanding organic sector, which necessitates compliant biological inputs. Illustrating this substantial demand, according to the Organic Trade Association, in 2024, United States sales of certified organic products reached a record $71.6 billion. This economic scale confirms the critical necessity for effective biofertilizers to support sustainable production systems.

Key Market Drivers

Favorable government initiatives and regulatory support for bio-based inputs are fundamentally reshaping the United States Mycorrhizae Based Biofertilizers Market by lowering barriers to entry and subsidizing domestic manufacturing capacity. To mitigate reliance on volatile foreign synthetic fertilizer supply chains, federal agencies are actively funding the expansion of independent biological production facilities. This strategic capital injection not only accelerates the commercialization of advanced inoculant technologies but also incentivizes growers to transition toward sustainable inputs through cost-share programs. Demonstrating this sustained federal commitment, according to the USDA, in December 2024, the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program (FPEP) had invested a cumulative total of $517 million across 76 projects to boost domestic fertilizer capacity and foster competition in the agricultural sector.

The increasing adoption of regenerative farming and soil health practices serves as a parallel catalyst, as producers seek mycorrhizal solutions to restore underground biodiversity and improve long-term crop resilience. These fungal inoculants are essential for growers aiming to sequester carbon and enhance nutrient uptake efficiency without exacerbating soil degradation. This shift toward soil-centric management is driving substantial acreage conversion; for instance, according to Groundwork BioAg, September 2024, their mycorrhizae-based inoculants have been applied to more than 5 million acres of farmland globally, reflecting a surge in utilization across major agricultural regions including the U.S. Furthermore, this operational shift is translating into measurable financial gains for major input providers. According to Corteva Agriscience, February 2025, the company achieved a 13% increase in organic sales for the fourth quarter of 2024, a growth trajectory partly attributed to the robust performance of its biological product portfolio.

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Key Market Challenges

Regulatory ambiguity and the resulting inconsistency in product performance constitute a formidable barrier to the expansion of the United States Mycorrhizae Based Biofertilizers Market. In the absence of a standardized federal framework comparable to that of conventional agrochemicals, the marketplace suffers from a proliferation of products with varying potency and viability. This unpredictability creates substantial financial risk for conventional growers who operate on tight margins and cannot afford yield stability compromises. Consequently, this friction deters the widespread transition from experimental adoption to core agronomic integration, particularly in large-scale row crop operations where efficacy metrics must be uniform.

This hesitation is quantitatively evident in recent industry analysis regarding adoption hurdles. According to CropLife, in 2024, nearly 50% of surveyed agricultural retailers and distributors cited a lack of trust in product performance as the primary reason for the lagging adoption of biological inputs. This skepticism directly throttles market volume, as growers remain reluctant to invest in solutions that lack verified, consistent quality standards. As long as these reliability concerns persist without a unified regulatory definition to filter out ineffective formulations, the sector will struggle to capture a significant share of conventional acreage.

Key Market Trends

Growing Dominance of Seed Treatment Delivery Systems is fundamentally altering the application landscape of the United States Mycorrhizae Based Biofertilizers Market, particularly within the broad-acre row crop sector. To overcome the logistical bottlenecks of in-furrow application on vast corn and soybean acreages, manufacturers are increasingly engineering high-concentration biological formulations compatible with planter box treatments and industrial seed coatings. This technological evolution allows growers to integrate mycorrhizal inoculants directly into their existing planting workflows without requiring specialized machinery or additional field passes, thereby securing early-season root colonization. The agronomic impact of this delivery innovation is significant; according to WinField United, 2024, in the 'Field Observations: New Biologicals Show Promising Start' report, corn treated with their biological planter box seed treatment delivered an average yield advantage of 10.6 bushels per acre in winning trials, validating the efficacy of seed-applied biologicals in conventional production systems.

Strategic Industry Consolidation and Partnership Ecosystems are concurrently maturing the market structure as major agrochemical incumbents aggressively acquire specialized biological firms to capture immediate market share. Rather than relying solely on internal R&D, multinational corporations are leveraging mergers and acquisitions to instantly access proprietary strain banks and fermentation capabilities, effectively bridging the gap between synthetic and biological product lines. This trend toward vertical integration ensures that mycorrhizal technologies are backed by robust distribution networks and capitalized scaling capacity, moving the sector beyond fragmented niche players. Highlighting this intense deal-making environment, according to Ocean Park, April 2025, in the 'North American Agronomy M&A: 2024 Review & Outlook', the crop input production sector witnessed 17 transactions in 2024, as companies actively acquired assets to integrate vertically and expand into the promising biologicals market.

Segmental Insights

Endomycorrhizae is the fastest-growing segment in the United States Mycorrhizae Based Biofertilizers Market, primarily driven by its widespread applicability to the country's dominant row crops such as corn, soybeans, and wheat. These fungi form specialized intracellular structures called arbuscules that significantly enhance the absorption of essential nutrients like phosphorus and improve water retention. This functional advantage supports the shift toward regenerative agriculture promoted by the United States Department of Agriculture. As farmers seek to minimize chemical dependency while maintaining yield stability, the demand for endomycorrhizal inoculants continues to outpace other segments restricted largely to forestry.

Regional Insights

The Midwest region holds the leading position in the United States Mycorrhizae Based Biofertilizers Market, driven primarily by the extensive cultivation of row crops such as corn and soybeans. This market dominance is supported by the increasing adoption of sustainable land management practices encouraged by the United States Department of Agriculture. Farmers in this area utilize mycorrhizal inoculants to enhance root development and improve nutrient uptake, thereby reducing reliance on synthetic chemical inputs. Consequently, the high density of commercial agricultural operations prioritizing soil health establishes the Midwest as the central hub for industry expansion.

Recent Developments

• In September 2025, Groundwork BioAg and Anew Climate announced a strategic collaboration to market approximately 500,000 tons of mycorrhizal carbon dioxide removal credits. These credits were generated through the Rootella Carbon program, which utilizes mycorrhizal inoculants to permanently sequester carbon in agricultural soils. The CEO of Groundwork BioAg stated that the partnership underscored the transformative potential of mycorrhizal carbon as a new asset class for climate mitigation and farm resilience. Independent verification confirmed that the company's mycorrhizal products sequestered significant amounts of carbon per acre, offering growers a premium revenue stream while improving soil health and crop yields.
• In July 2024, Mycorrhizal Applications introduced a new product, MycoApply Landscape Pods, at the Cultivate'24 trade show in Columbus, Ohio. This innovative addition to the MycoApply line was specifically designed to facilitate the targeted application of mycorrhizal fungi in professional landscaping and nursery operations. The product utilizes mycorrhizae to form symbiotic associations with plant roots, which significantly increases water and nutrient uptake efficiency. The company highlighted this launch as part of its ongoing commitment to providing sustainable biological solutions that boost plant health, improve root network expansion, and help crops better withstand environmental stressors such as drought.
• In June 2024, Premier Tech announced the unification of its biological active ingredients under the AGTIV brand for the North American market. As part of this strategic rebranding, the company's PRO-MIX Mycorrhizae products were renamed AGTIV REACH, emphasizing their role in helping plants absorb more nutrients and water through mycorrhizal associations. The Vice-President of Sales for North America at Premier Tech Growers and Consumers noted that this new nomenclature simplified the understanding of the benefits provided by their biological active ingredients. The transition to the new brand names was scheduled to take effect in July 2024, accompanied by new packaging.
• In February 2024, Corteva Agriscience launched "Corteva Biologicals," a new portfolio branding that integrated technologies from its acquisitions of Symborg and Stoller. This strategic launch marked the one-year anniversary of the acquisitions and aimed to provide U.S. farmers with a diverse array of reliable biological solutions, including advanced mycorrhizal inoculants derived from Symborg's specialized expertise. The portfolio was designed to help crops better interact with their environment and optimize nutrient use efficiency. The General Manager of Biologicals at Corteva stated that the new brand responded to farmers' evolving needs for innovative, science-backed options to navigate changing market conditions.

Key Market Players

• Mycorrhizal Applications Inc
• Grow More Inc
• Bio Organics LLC
• Arbor Educa
• Rhizoterra Inc
• New Leaf Symbiotics
• Novozymes A/S
• Groupe Limagrain
• Plant Success LLC
• AgBiome LLC

By Type	By Form	By Mode of Application	By Application	By Region
Endomycorrhizae Ectomycorrhizae	Liquid Solid	Soil Treatment Seed Treatment Fertilization Treatment	Agriculture Non-Agriculture	Northeast Midwest South West

Report Scope:

In this report, the United States Mycorrhizae Based Biofertilizers Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

• United States Mycorrhizae Based Biofertilizers Market, By Type:

• Endomycorrhizae
• Ectomycorrhizae

• United States Mycorrhizae Based Biofertilizers Market, By Form:

• Liquid
• Solid

• United States Mycorrhizae Based Biofertilizers Market, By Mode of Application:

• Soil Treatment
• Seed Treatment
• Fertilization Treatment

• United States Mycorrhizae Based Biofertilizers Market, By Application:

• Agriculture
• Non-Agriculture

• United States Mycorrhizae Based Biofertilizers Market, By Region:

• Northeast
• Midwest
• South
• West