Middle East & Africa Biofertilizers Market Size (2024 - 2029)

MEA Biofertilizers Market Analysis

The Middle East & Africa Biofertilizers Market size is estimated at USD 289.10 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 453.40 million by 2029, at a CAGR of 9.40% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• The Africa biofertilizers market is on the rise, propelled by multiple factors. Favorable government policies are institutionalizing biofertilizers, setting guidelines for their registration and distribution, and addressing the surging food demand through sustainable agriculture. Furthermore, numerous countries in the Middle East and Africa are championing organic farming and sustainable practices. Their goals include bolstering food security, curbing import dependencies, and safeguarding the environment. Both governments and NGOs are backing biofertilizers, offering subsidies, running awareness campaigns, and providing technical assistance. A notable example is the ACE4ES project, launched in May 2024 by the Honorable Minister at the CSIR-Crops Research Institute in Kumasi. This initiative, titled “Adopt Agroecology and Circular Economy,” focuses on reducing emissions in maize and rice production through biological methods and fertilizers.
• Additionally, there's a pronounced shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly agricultural methods. In the Middle East and Africa, biofertilizers have emerged as a pivotal solution to mitigate the environmental repercussions of traditional chemical fertilizers. These conventional fertilizers often lead to pollution and enduring soil degradation. Both regions grapple with challenges like soil degradation, desertification, rising greenhouse gas emissions, and diminished soil fertility. These issues stem from the overuse of chemical fertilizers, water scarcity, and subpar agricultural practices, all of which adversely affect agriculture and crop yields. Supporting this trend, data from FAO indicates a rise in insecticide usage in Africa, jumping from 59,231 metric tons in 2021 to 59,485 metric tons in 2022. Such dynamics underscore the escalating demand for biofertilizers in the region. Thus, with increasing supportive initiatives and a concerted effort to curtail chemical fertilizer use, the market is poised for growth in the coming years.

MEA Biofertilizers Industry Segmentation

A biofertilizer is a substance that contains living microorganisms that promote plant growth by increasing the availability of nutrients to the plant. Middle East and Africa (MEA) Biofertilizers Market Report is Segmented by Microorganism (Rhizobium, Aztobacter, Azospirillum, Blue-Green Algae, Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria, Mycorrhiza and Other Microorganisms), by Technology (Carrier-Enriched Biofertilizers, Liquid Biofertilizers, Other Technologies), by Application (Soil Treatment, Seed Treatment and Other Applications), by Crop Type (Grains and Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds, Commercial Crops, Fruits and Vegetables and Other Crop Types) and by Geography (Africa and Middle East). The report offers market size and forecasts in value (USD) for all the above segments.