| Cover | Jan. 18, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 18, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-36030 |
| Entity Registrant Name | MARRONE BIO INNOVATIONS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001441693 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-5137161 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 7780-420 Briar Creek Parkway |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Raleigh |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 27617 |
| City Area Code | (530) |
| Local Phone Number | 750-2800 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.00001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | MBII |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
