Specialty Fertilizers Market - Global Size, Share, Trend Analysis, Opportunity and Forecast Report, 2018–2028, Segmented By Type (Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN), Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN), Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP), Sulfate of Potash (SOP), Potassium Nitrate, Urea Derivatives, Blend of NPK); By Technology (Controlled-release Fertilizers, Water-soluble Fertilizers, Liquid Fertilizers, Micronutrients); By Form (Dry, Liquid); By Application Method (Fertigation, Foliar, Soil); By Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses, Fruits & Vegetables); By Region (North America , Europe , Asia Pacific (APAC), Latin America, Middle East and Africa (MEA))
Global Specialty Fertilizers Market Size Set to Touch USD 36 Billion by 2028
Global specialty fertilizers market is flourishing because of an increasing agricultural output worldwide, surging demand for agrochemicals, and high adoption of precision farming techniques.
BlueWeave Consulting, a leading strategic consulting and market research firm, in its recent study, estimated Global Specialty Fertilizers Market size at USD 23.2 billion in 2021. During the forecast period between 2022 and 2028, BlueWeave expects global specialty fertilizers market size to grow at a steady CAGR of 6.6% reaching a value of USD 36 billion by 2028. Global specialty fertilizers market expansion is driven by rising global precision farming area, increasing frequency of fertilizer leaching, demand for fertilizer usage efficiency enhancement, and government initiatives. Various government agencies and other groups have been encouraging people to utilize specialist fertilizers to improve plant and soil health. The demand for high-quality crops has aided industry expansion, increased food and vegetable exports, as well as the expanding tendency of people consuming foods, resulted in an increase in crop plantation area. As a result, the global specialty fertilizers market is predicted to expand significantly throughout the forecast period. Additionally, rising food security concerns, a reduction in arable land availability in emerging countries, and a surge demand for water-soluble fertilizers for fertigation and foliar feeding could drive global specialty fertilizers market growth. However, high expenses related to specialty fertilizers are anticipated to restrain the growth global specialty fertilizers market during the period in analysis.
Global Specialty Fertilizers Market – Overview
Specialty fertilizers are used under specific soil and plant conditions. Specialty fertilizers are utilized in plants to boost production levels through specific action. Specialty fertilizers make critical nutrients available. These nutrients are present in insufficient quantities but are totally utilized by the plants. It regulates the moisture content. Specialty fertilizers also help to improve nutrient uptake, limit nutrient loss, and prevent toxicity caused by excessive ionic concentration.
Global Specialty Fertilizers Market – Growth Driver
Specialty fertilizers are water-soluble fertilizers that contribute to the fastest growing category of agricultural products, with a variety of properties and several vital micronutrients for crops. It is widely employed in a wide variety of crops, including cereals and grains, fruits and vegetables, oilseeds and pulses, and others. The expansion of agricultural harvest and crop output around the world is driving up demand for specialty fertilizers. According to the World Bank, worldwide agriculture, fisheries, and forestry growth has accounted for around 2.04% of global GDP in 2020. Thus, rising agricultural development and production are driving the industry and are likely to account for a sizable proportion of the Specialty Fertilizer market in the future years.
Global Specialty Fertilizers Market – Challenges
Demand for environmentally friendly products has increased in recent years. The agricultural sector is no exception. Organic fertilizers are in high demand since they supply vital nutrients to plants and help to produce healthy soil. These fertilizers might be animal-derived, plant-derived, or mineral-derived. It increases soil fertility by improving water circulation into the soil. Organic fertilizers are eco-friendly since they are sustainable, renewable, and biodegradable. As a result, a rising demand for organic fertilizers may impede the growth of the Specialty Fertilizers market.
Global Specialty Fertilizers Market – By Crop Type
On basis of crop type, global specialty fertilizers market is segregated into Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses, and Fruits & Vegetables segments. The cereals and grains segment held the highest market share in 2021. Cereals and grains are regarded as the primary source of nourishment for the human body. Many underdeveloped countries rely on cereals and grains for their dietary requirements, and they are the primary source of calories. The production of cereals and grains around the world has been influenced by a variety of factors, including cultural, environmental, and economic concerns, as well as water availability. Corn, wheat, rice, barley, and sorghum are the most extensively grown cereals and grains in the world.
Impact of COVID-19 on Global Specialty Fertilizers Market
The COVID-19 pandemic slightly affected specialty fertilizers business across the world. Due to the lack of limitations on agricultural items, the pandemic resulted in a variety of supply chain and operational disruptions. The market participants faced numerous challenges because of the delayed import and export of fertilizers due to lockdown conditions and trade restrictions imposed to curb the virus's spread. The low supply inventory in businesses generated supply constraints, which resulted in an increase in product rates, placing the market under significant strain during the pandemic. To ensure food security and market stability, governments in various nations issued notices confirming the shipping and circulation of agricultural products.
Competitive Landscape
Major players operating in global specialty fertilizers market include Nutrien Ltd., Yara, ICL, The Mosaic Company, CF Industrial & Holdings, Inc, Nufarm, Agzon Agro, OCP Group, Kingenta, and COMPO Expert GmbH. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.
The in-depth analysis of the report provides information about growth potential, upcoming trends, and Global Specialty Fertilizers Market. It also highlights the factors driving forecasts of total market size. The report promises to provide recent technology trends in Global Specialty Fertilizers Market and industry insights to help decision-makers make sound strategic decisions. Furthermore, the report also analyzes the growth drivers, challenges, and competitive dynamics of the market.
- 1. Research Framework
- 1.1. Research Objective
- 1.2. Product Overview
- 1.3. Market Segmentation
- 2. Executive Summary
- 3. Global Specialty Fertilizers Market Insights
- 3.1. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2. DROC Analysis
- 3.2.1. Growth Drivers
- 3.2.1.1. Increasing Adoption of Precision Farming Technique
- 3.2.1.2. Surge in demand for agrochemicals
- 3.2.1.3. Increase in agricultural output across the globe
- 3.2.2. Restraints
- 3.2.2.1. High Handling Price of Liquid Fertilizers
- 3.2.3. Opportunity
- 3.2.3.1. Developing Innovative Products and Technological Advancement in Specialty Fertilizers
- 3.2.3.2. Crop-Specific Nutrient management through precision farming
- 3.2.4. Challenges
- 3.2.4.1. Rising Prices of Specialty Fertilizers
- 3.2.4.2. Lack of Domestic Infrastructure for manufacturing in India
- 3.3. Technology Advancements/Recent Developments
- 3.4. Regulatory Framework
- 3.5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 3.5.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.5.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.5.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 3.5.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 3.5.5. Intensity of Rivalry
- 4. Global Specialty Fertilizers Market Overview
- 4.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2018–2028
- 4.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
- 4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 4.2.1. By Type
- 4.2.1.1. Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN)
- 4.2.1.2. Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN)
- 4.2.1.3. Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP)
- 4.2.1.4. Sulfate of Potash (SOP)
- 4.2.1.5. Potassium Nitrate
- 4.2.1.6. Urea Derivatives
- 4.2.1.7. Blend of NPK
- 4.2.1.8. Others
- 4.2.2. By Technology
- 4.2.2.1. Controlled-release Fertilizers
- 4.2.2.2. Water-soluble Fertilizers
- 4.2.2.3. Liquid Fertilizers
- 4.2.2.4. Micronutrients
- 4.2.2.5. Others
- 4.2.3. By Form
- 4.2.3.1. Dry
- 4.2.3.2. Liquid
- 4.2.4. By Application Method
- 4.2.4.1. Fertigation
- 4.2.4.2. Foliar
- 4.2.4.3. Soil
- 4.2.5. By Crop Type
- 4.2.5.1. Cereals & Grains
- 4.2.5.2. Oilseeds & Pulses
- 4.2.5.3. Fruits & Vegetables
- 4.2.5.4. Others
- 4.2.6. By Region
- 4.2.6.1. North America
- 4.2.6.2. Europe
- 4.2.6.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
- 4.2.6.4. Latin America
- 4.2.6.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
- 5. North America Specialty Fertilizers Market
- 5.1.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2018–2028
- 5.1.2. By Value (USD Billion)
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type
- 5.2.2. By Form
- 5.2.3. By Technology
- 5.2.4. By Application Method
- 5.2.5. By Crop Type
- 5.2.6. By Country
- 5.2.6.1. United States
- 5.2.6.1.1. By Type
- 5.2.6.1.2. By Form
- 5.2.6.1.3. By Technology
- 5.2.6.1.4. By Application Method
- 5.2.6.1.5. By Crop Type
- 5.2.6.2. Canada
- 5.2.6.2.1. By Type
- 5.2.6.2.2. By Form
- 5.2.6.2.3. By Technology
- 5.2.6.2.4. By Application Method
- 5.2.6.2.5. By Crop Type
- 6. Europe Specialty Fertilizers Market
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2018–2028
- 6.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Form
- 6.2.3. By Technology
- 6.2.4. By Application Method
- 6.2.5. By Crop Type
- 6.2.6. By Country
- 6.2.6.1. Germany
- 6.2.6.1.1. By Type
- 6.2.6.1.2. By Form
- 6.2.6.1.3. By Technology
- 6.2.6.1.4. By Application Method
- 6.2.6.1.5. By Crop Type
- 6.2.6.2. United Kingdom
- 6.2.6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.6.2.2. By Form
- 6.2.6.2.3. By Technology
- 6.2.6.2.4. By Application Method
- 6.2.6.2.5. By Crop Type
- 6.2.6.3. Italy
- 6.2.6.3.1. By Type
- 6.2.6.3.2. By Form
- 6.2.6.3.3. By Technology
- 6.2.6.3.4. By Application Method
- 6.2.6.3.5. By Crop Type
- 6.2.6.4. France
- 6.2.6.4.1. By Type
- 6.2.6.4.2. By Form
- 6.2.6.4.3. By Technology
- 6.2.6.4.4. By Application Method
- 6.2.6.4.5. By Crop Type
- 6.2.6.5. Spain
- 6.2.6.5.1. By Type
- 6.2.6.5.2. By Form
- 6.2.6.5.3. By Technology
- 6.2.6.5.4. By Application Method
- 6.2.6.5.5. By Crop Type
- 6.2.6.6. The Netherlands
- 6.2.6.6.1. By Type
- 6.2.6.6.2. By Form
- 6.2.6.6.3. By Technology
- 6.2.6.6.4. By Application Method
- 6.2.6.6.5. By Crop Type
- 6.2.6.7. Belgium
- 6.2.6.7.1. By Type
- 6.2.6.7.2. By Form
- 6.2.6.7.3. By Technology
- 6.2.6.7.4. By Application Method
- 6.2.6.7.5. By Crop Type
- 6.2.6.8. NORDIC Countries
- 6.2.6.8.1. By Type
- 6.2.6.8.2. By Form
- 6.2.6.8.3. By Technology
- 6.2.6.8.4. By Application Method
- 6.2.6.8.5. By Crop Type
- 6.2.6.9. Rest of Europe
- 6.2.6.9.1. By Type
- 6.2.6.9.2. By Form
- 6.2.6.9.3. By Technology
- 6.2.6.9.4. By Application Method
- 6.2.6.9.5. By Crop Type
- 7. Asia Pacific Specialty Fertilizers Market
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2018–2028
- 7.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Form
- 7.2.3. By Technology
- 7.2.4. By Application Method
- 7.2.5. By Crop Type
- 7.2.6. By Country
- 7.2.6.1. China
- 7.2.6.1.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.1.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.1.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.1.4. By Application Method
- 7.2.6.1.5. By Crop Type
- 7.2.6.2. India
- 7.2.6.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.2.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.2.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.2.4. By Application Method
- 7.2.6.2.5. By Crop Type
- 7.2.6.3. Japan
- 7.2.6.3.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.3.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.3.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.3.4. By Application Method
- 7.2.6.3.5. By Crop Type
- 7.2.6.4. South Korea
- 7.2.6.4.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.4.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.4.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.4.4. By Application Method
- 7.2.6.4.5. By Crop Type
- 7.2.6.5. Australia & New Zealand
- 7.2.6.5.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.5.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.5.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.5.4. By Application Method
- 7.2.6.5.5. By Crop Type
- 7.2.6.6. Indonesia
- 7.2.6.6.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.6.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.6.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.6.4. By Application Method
- 7.2.6.6.5. By Crop Type
- 7.2.6.7. Malaysia
- 7.2.6.7.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.7.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.7.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.7.4. By Application Method
- 7.2.6.7.5. By Crop Type
- 7.2.6.8. Singapore
- 7.2.6.8.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.8.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.8.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.8.4. By Application Method
- 7.2.6.8.5. By Crop Type
- 7.2.6.9. Philippines
- 7.2.6.9.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.9.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.9.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.9.4. By Application Method
- 7.2.6.9.5. By Crop Type
- 7.2.6.10. Vietnam
- 7.2.6.10.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.10.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.10.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.10.4. By Application Method
- 7.2.6.10.5. By Crop Type
- 7.2.6.11. Rest of Asia Pacific
- 7.2.6.11.1. By Type
- 7.2.6.11.2. By Form
- 7.2.6.11.3. By Technology
- 7.2.6.11.4. By Application Method
- 7.2.6.11.5. By Crop Type
- 8. Latin America Specialty Fertilizers Market
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2018–2028
- 8.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Form
- 8.2.3. By Technology
- 8.2.4. By Application Method
- 8.2.5. By Crop Type
- 8.2.6. By Country
- 8.2.6.1. Brazil
- 8.2.6.1.1. By Type
- 8.2.6.1.2. By Form
- 8.2.6.1.3. By Technology
- 8.2.6.1.4. By Application Method
- 8.2.6.1.5. By Crop Type
- 8.2.6.2. Mexico
- 8.2.6.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.6.2.2. By Form
- 8.2.6.2.3. By Technology
- 8.2.6.2.4. By Application Method
- 8.2.6.2.5. By Crop Type
- 8.2.6.3. Argentina
- 8.2.6.3.1. By Type
- 8.2.6.3.2. By Form
- 8.2.6.3.3. By Technology
- 8.2.6.3.4. By Application Method
- 8.2.6.3.5. By Crop Type
- 8.2.6.4. Peru
- 8.2.6.4.1. By Type
- 8.2.6.4.2. By Form
- 8.2.6.4.3. By Technology
- 8.2.6.4.4. By Application Method
- 8.2.6.4.5. By Crop Type
- 8.2.6.5. Colombia
- 8.2.6.5.1. By Type
- 8.2.6.5.2. By Form
- 8.2.6.5.3. By Technology
- 8.2.6.5.4. By Application Method
- 8.2.6.5.5. By Crop Type
- 8.2.6.6. Rest of Latin America
- 8.2.6.6.1. By Type
- 8.2.6.6.2. By Form
- 8.2.6.6.3. By Technology
- 8.2.6.6.4. By Application Method
- 8.2.6.6.5. By Crop Type
- 9. Middle East & Africa Specialty Fertilizers Market
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast, 2018–2028
- 9.1.1. By Value (USD Billion)
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Technology
- 9.2.3. By Application Method
- 9.2.4. By Country
- 9.2.4.1. Saudi Arabia
- 9.2.4.1.1. By Type
- 9.2.4.1.2. By Form
- 9.2.4.1.3. By Technology
- 9.2.4.1.4. By Application Method
- 9.2.4.1.5. By Crop Type
- 9.2.4.2. UAE
- 9.2.4.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.4.2.2. By Form
- 9.2.4.2.3. By Technology
- 9.2.4.2.4. By Application Method
- 9.2.4.2.5. By Crop Type
- 9.2.4.3. Qatar
- 9.2.4.3.1. By Type
- 9.2.4.3.2. By Form
- 9.2.4.3.3. By Technology
- 9.2.4.3.4. By Application Method
- 9.2.4.3.5. By Crop Type
- 9.2.4.4. Kuwait
- 9.2.4.4.1. By Type
- 9.2.4.4.2. By Form
- 9.2.4.4.3. By Technology
- 9.2.4.4.4. By Application Method
- 9.2.4.4.5. By Crop Type
- 9.2.4.5. Iran
- 9.2.4.5.1. By Type
- 9.2.4.5.2. By Form
- 9.2.4.5.3. By Technology
- 9.2.4.5.4. By Application Method
- 9.2.4.5.5. By Crop Type
- 9.2.4.6. South Africa
- 9.2.4.6.1. By Type
- 9.2.4.6.2. By Form
- 9.2.4.6.3. By Technology
- 9.2.4.6.4. By Application Method
- 9.2.4.6.5. By Crop Type
- 9.2.4.7. Nigeria
- 9.2.4.7.1. By Type
- 9.2.4.7.2. By Form
- 9.2.4.7.3. By Technology
- 9.2.4.7.4. By Application Method
- 9.2.4.7.5. By Crop Type
- 9.2.4.8. Kenya
- 9.2.4.8.1. By Type
- 9.2.4.8.2. By Form
- 9.2.4.8.3. By Technology
- 9.2.4.8.4. By Application Method
- 9.2.4.8.5. By Crop Type
- 9.2.4.9. Egypt
- 9.2.4.9.1. By Type
- 9.2.4.9.2. By Form
- 9.2.4.9.3. By Technology
- 9.2.4.9.4. By Application Method
- 9.2.4.9.5. By Crop Type
- 9.2.4.10. Morocco
- 9.2.4.10.1. By Type
- 9.2.4.10.2. By Form
- 9.2.4.10.3. By Technology
- 9.2.4.10.4. By Application Method
- 9.2.4.10.5. By Crop Type
- 9.2.4.11. Algeria
- 9.2.4.11.1. By Type
- 9.2.4.11.2. By Form
- 9.2.4.11.3. By Technology
- 9.2.4.11.4. By Application Method
- 9.2.4.11.5. By Crop Type
- 9.2.4.12. Rest of Middle East & Africa
- 9.2.4.12.1. By Type
- 9.2.4.12.2. By Form
- 9.2.4.12.3. By Technology
- 9.2.4.12.4. By Application Method
- 9.2.4.12.5. By Crop Type
- 10. Competitive Landscape
- 10.1. List of Key Players and Their Offerings
- 10.2. Global Specialty Fertilizers Company Market Share Analysis, 2021
- 10.3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
- 10.4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships)
- 11. Impact of Covid-19 on Global Specialty Fertilizers Market
- 12. Company Profile (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, SWOT)
- 12.1. Nutrien Ltd.
- 12.2. Yara
- 12.3. ICL
- 12.4. The Mosaic Company
- 12.5. CF Industrial & Holdings, Inc
- 12.6. Nufarm
- 12.7. Agzon Agro
- 12.8. OCP Group
- 12.9. Kingenta
- 12.10. COMPO Expert GmbH
- 12.11. Other Prominent Players
- 13. Key Strategic Recommendations
- 14. Research Methodology
- 14.1. Qualitative Research
- 14.1.1. Primary & Secondary Research
- 14.2. Quantitative Research
- 14.3. Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
- 14.3.1. Secondary Research
- 14.3.2. Primary Research
- 14.4. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
- 14.5. Assumptions & Limitations
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