Global Secondary Macronutrients Fertilizer Market - 2023-2030

Global Secondary Macronutrients Fertilizer Market - 2023-2030


Global Secondary Macronutrients Fertilizer Market reached US$ 38.6 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 53.6 billion by 2030, growing with a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period 2023-2030.

Different crops have varying nutrient needs to achieve their best quality. By supplying these essential nutrients, secondary macronutrient fertilizers can enhance crop yield and overall performance, resulting in higher-quality agricultural products. For instance, in a Polysulphate Rice Trial in Indonesia, done by ICL, results that polysulphate increased plant height, panicle size, grain weight, and disease resistance, and ultimately boosted rice yield by 20%. Polysulphate contains 48% so3 (19.2% s) as sulfate, 14% k2o (11.6% k) as sulfate of potassium, 6% MgO (3.6% mg) as magnesium sulfate, and 17% cao (12.2% ca) as calcium sulfate.

Fertilizer manufacturers were increasingly developing crop-specific formulations containing secondary macronutrients to meet the unique nutrient requirements of various crops. Customized fertilizer products that meet the specific needs of crops like fruits, vegetables, and oilseeds were gaining traction in the market.

Dynamics

Increasing Soil Deficiency Due to the Secondary Macronutrient

Over time, intensive agricultural practices can cause the depletion of essential nutrients in the soil, including secondary macronutrients like calcium, magnesium, and sulfur. For instance, according to the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), most Indian soils are deficient in organic carbon and macronutrients. For example, 36 percent of soil samples were deficient in sulfur. As farmers recognize the declining nutrient levels in their soils, the demand for fertilizers containing secondary macronutrients increases.

Certain crops have higher demands for specific secondary macronutrients. For example, crops like peanuts, potatoes, and tomatoes require more calcium, while fruits like citrus and vegetables like spinach need additional magnesium. Sulfur is essential for oilseed crops like canola. As farmers diversify their crop choices and cater to niche markets, the demand for secondary macronutrient fertilizers tailored to specific crop needs rises.

Government Subsidy

The government often provides subsidies to promote advanced agricultural products. For instance, the government of Kenya has announced new subsidized fertilizer prices after the government availed a Sh3.5 billion fertilizer subsidy. Under this subsidy, Sulphate of Ammonia will cost a farmer Sh2,220. These reduce the cost burden for farmers when purchasing secondary macronutrient fertilizers.

By supporting the use of secondary macronutrient fertilizers, governments aim to enhance agricultural productivity and food security. Improved crop yields and better-quality produce can contribute to economic growth and food self-sufficiency.

Competition from Alternative Fertilizers

Farmers often have limited budgets for purchasing fertilizers. When faced with the choice between primary macronutrient fertilizers like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium and secondary macronutrient fertilizers like calcium, magnesium, and sulfur, they may consider the primary nutrients, as they are essential for basic crop growth and yield. According to the International Fertilizer Association, in 2020, the total consumption of Total N + P2O5 + K2O fertilizer was 201 835.0 thousand tonnes.

Fertilizer manufacturers and distributors often focus their marketing efforts on primary macronutrients, as these are the most widely recognized and understood by farmers. The promotion of primary nutrients might overshadow the benefits of secondary macronutrients, leading to reduced awareness and adoption of the latter

Segment Analysis

The global secondary macronutrient fertilizer market is based on nutrients, method of application, crop type, form, distribution channel, and region.

Rising Demand For Sulfur-based Fertilizer

Sulfur is a vital component of amino acids and vitamins, contributing to plant health and overall development. As a result, there is a consistent demand for sulfur-containing fertilizers to address sulfur deficiencies in soils. In July 2020, Nutrien announced the launch of Smart Nutrition MAP+MST fertilizer. This product combines micronized sulfur with phosphate to give crops consistent nutrition all season long.

Many agricultural soils worldwide are naturally deficient in sulfur, particularly in regions with high rainfall and leaching. Additionally, modern farming practices, such as increased use of high-analysis fertilizers and reduced sulfur emissions from industrial sources, have further contributed to sulfur depletion in soils. This deficiency drives the need for sulfur-containing fertilizers to supplement the nutrient requirements of crops.

Geographical Penetration

Asia Pacific’s Growing Demand for Fertilizers

Asia Pacific is home to some of the world's large agricultural industries in the region. This high agricultural activity creates a strong demand for fertilizers, which include secondary macronutrients, to enhance crop productivity and yield. For instance, according to the Fertiliser Association of India, the production of fertilizer nutrients amounted to 43,743,000 tonnes for FY 2021-22.

Balanced fertilization for sustainable agriculture is growing popular in the Asia-Pacific region. They are understanding the importance of secondary macronutrients. This trend has contributed to the higher demand for these fertilizers. In 2020, in India, in a major push for Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India), chemicals major Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GSFC) started selling locally made calcium nitrate — a 100 percent imported water-soluble fertilizer.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players include Coromandel International Limited, ICL., K+S Aktiengesellschaft, The Mosaic Company, Yara, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Neufarm, SPIC, Koch Fertilizer LLC, Haifa Negev technologies LTD

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

COVID Impact

The pandemic led to disruptions in the global supply chain due to lockdowns, travel restrictions, and labor shortages. According to the European Commission supply chain disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic lead to high fertilizer prices. By its estimates, fertilizer prices have risen 149% year-on-year since September 2021. This rise in cost reduced the demand for fertilizers including foliar fertilizers. This rise in the cost of various fertilizers including secondary macronutrients fertilizers restrains its market growth during the covid-19 period.

Russia- Ukraine War Impact

According to data from the industry association Fertilizers Europe, Russia, and Belarus provide as much as 60% of the EU’s fertilizer supply. The war disrupted fertilizer production and transportation in the region, leading to potential supply chain disruptions for fertilizers including secondary macronutrient fertilizers.

By Nutrient
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Sulfur

By Method of Application
• Liquid Application

Fertigation

Foliar

Others
• Solid Application

Broadcasting

Others

By Crop Type
• Cereals & Grains

Corn

Wheat

Rice

Others
• Oilseeds & Pulses

Soybean

Groundnut

Canola

Others
• Fruits & Vegetables

Root & Tuber Vegetables

Leafy Vegetables

Pome Fruits

Berries

Citrus Fruits

Others
• Others

By Form
• Liquid
• Dry

By Distribution Channel
• E-Commerce
• Specialty Stores
• Hypermarket/Supermarket
• Others

By Region
• North America

U.S.

Canada

Mexico
• Europe

Germany

UK

France

Italy

Russia

Rest of Europe
• South America

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of South America
• Asia-Pacific

China

India

Japan

Australia

Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

Key Developments
• In April 2021, Acron launched Calcium Nitrate Unit. Calcium nitrate is a crystalline salt extensively used as fertilizer. It easily dissolves in water and contains a high percentage of calcium (19%).
• In October 2020, GSFC launches an indigenous variety of calcium nitrate, boronated calcium nitrate. Calcium nitrate is used as a water-soluble fertilizer in agriculture.
• In September 2022, Caromandel launched Cumist Calcium, an organic fertilizer product. The new product provides specialty nutrients and improves efficiency and soil health.

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The global secondary macronutrients fertilizer market report would provide approximately 79 tables, 77 figures, and 194 Pages.

Target Audience 2023
• Manufacturers/ Buyers
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• Research Professionals
• Emerging Companies


1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Objective and Scope of the Report
2. Definition and Overview
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Snippet by Nutrient
3.2. Snippet by Method of Application
3.3. Snippet by Crop Type
3.4. Snippet by Form
3.5. Snippet by Distribution Channel
3.6. Snippet by Region
4. Dynamics
4.1. Impacting Factors
4.1.1. Drivers
4.1.1.1. Increasing Secondary Macronutrient Deficiency
4.1.1.2. Government Subsidy
4.1.2. Restraints
4.1.2.1. Competition from Alternative Fertilizers
4.1.3. Opportunity
4.1.4. Impact Analysis
5. Industry Analysis
5.1. Porter's Five Force Analysis
5.2. Supply Chain Analysis
5.3. Pricing Analysis
5.4. Regulatory Analysis
6. COVID-19 Analysis
6.1. Analysis of COVID-19
6.1.1. Scenario Before COVID
6.1.2. Scenario During COVID
6.1.3. Scenario Post COVID
6.2. Pricing Dynamics Amid COVID-19
6.3. Demand-Supply Spectrum
6.4. Government Initiatives Related to the Market During Pandemic
6.5. Manufacturers Strategic Initiatives
6.6. Conclusion
7. By Nutrient
7.1. Introduction
7.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Nutrient
7.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Nutrient
7.2. Calcium*
7.2.1. Introduction
7.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
7.3. Magnesium
7.4. Sulfur
8. By Method of Application
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Method of Application
8.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Method of Application
8.2. Liquid Application*
8.2.1. Introduction
8.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
8.2.3. Fertigation
8.2.4. Foliar
8.2.5. Others
8.3. Solid Application
8.3.1. Broadcasting
8.3.2. Others
9. By Crop Type
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Crop Type
9.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Crop Type
9.2. Cereals & Grains*
9.2.1. Introduction
9.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
9.2.3. Corn
9.2.4. Wheat
9.2.5. Rice
9.2.6. Others
9.3. Oilseeds & Pulses
9.3.1. Soybean
9.3.2. Groundnut
9.3.3. Canola
9.3.4. Others
9.4. Fruits & Vegetables
9.4.1. Root & Tuber Vegetables
9.4.2. Leafy Vegetables
9.4.3. Pome Fruits
9.4.4. Berries
9.4.5. Citrus Fruits
9.4.6. Others
9.5. Others
10. By Form
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Form
10.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Form
10.2. Dry*
10.2.1. Introduction
10.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
10.3. Liquid
11. By Distribution Channel
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Distribution Channel
11.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Distribution Channel
11.2. E-Commerce*
11.2.1. Introduction
11.2.2. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%)
11.3. Specialty Stores
11.4. Hypermarket/Supermarket
11.5. Others
12. By Region
12.1. Introduction
12.1.1. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Region
12.1.2. Market Attractiveness Index, By Region
12.2. North America
12.2.1. Introduction
12.2.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
12.2.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Nutrient
12.2.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Method of Application
12.2.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Crop Type
12.2.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Form
12.2.7. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Distribution Channel
12.2.8. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
12.2.8.1. U.S.
12.2.8.2. Canada
12.2.8.3. Mexico
12.3. Europe
12.3.1. Introduction
12.3.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
12.3.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Nutrient
12.3.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Method of Application
12.3.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Crop Type
12.3.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Form
12.3.7. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Distribution Channel
12.3.8. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
12.3.8.1. Germany
12.3.8.2. UK
12.3.8.3. France
12.3.8.4. Italy
12.3.8.5. Russia
12.3.8.6. Rest of Europe
12.4. South America
12.4.1. Introduction
12.4.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
12.4.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Nutrient
12.4.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Method of Application
12.4.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Crop Type
12.4.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Form
12.4.7. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Distribution Channel
12.4.8. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
12.4.8.1. Brazil
12.4.8.2. Argentina
12.4.8.3. Rest of South America
12.5. Asia-Pacific
12.5.1. Introduction
12.5.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
12.5.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Nutrient
12.5.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Method of Application
12.5.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Crop Type
12.5.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Form
12.5.7. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Distribution Channel
12.5.8. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Country
12.5.8.1. China
12.5.8.2. India
12.5.8.3. Japan
12.5.8.4. Australia
12.5.8.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
12.6. Middle East and Africa
12.6.1. Introduction
12.6.2. Key Region-Specific Dynamics
12.6.3. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Nutrient
12.6.4. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Method of Application
12.6.5. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Crop Type
12.6.6. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Form
12.6.7. Market Size Analysis and Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), By Distribution Channel
13. Competitive Landscape
13.1. Competitive Scenario
13.2. Market Positioning/Share Analysis
13.3. Mergers and Acquisitions Analysis
14. Company Profiles
14.1. Coromandel International Limited *
14.1.1. Company Overview
14.1.2. Product Portfolio and Description
14.1.3. Financial Overview
14.1.4. Recent Developments
14.2. ICL.
14.3. K+S Aktiengesellschaft
14.4. The Mosaic Company
14.5. Yara
14.6. Nutrien Ag Solutions
14.7. Neufarm
14.8. SPIC
14.9. Koch Fertilizer, LLC
14.10. Haifa Negev technologies LTD
LIST NOT EXHAUSTIVE
15. Appendix
15.1. About Us and Services
15.2. Contact Us

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