Agricultural Micronutrients Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Form (Chelated, Non-Chelated and Other Forms), Type (Boron, Molybdenum, Manganese, Iron, Zinc and Other Types), Application, End User and By Geography

Agricultural Micronutrients Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Form (Chelated, Non-Chelated and Other Forms), Type (Boron, Molybdenum, Manganese, Iron, Zinc and Other Types), Application, End User and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market is accounted for $4.3 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $7.8 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 10.4% during the forecast period. Agricultural Micronutrients are the essential nutrients derived from the soil. These micronutrients are essential for plant growth. They are boron (B), chloride (Cl), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), nickel (Ni) and zinc (Zn). They help to achieve the production goals and are essential to the growth and development of the plant. Plants require a proper balance of all the essential nutrients. Without these nutrients, plant nutrition would be compromised leading to potential declines in plant productivity.

According to The National Informatics Centre (NIC), India ranks second in agricultural production in the world and is a leading producer of various agricultural commodities, further boosting growth of the agricultural micronutrients market in the country.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increase in micronutrient deficiency in soil

The low portions of micronutrients in plants can lead to diseases in crops. Soils all over the globe are suffering imbalances and deficiencies of micronutrients due to humidity, temperature and soil PH. Even humans are facing malnutrition due to decreasing content of micronutrients. All these factors increased the usage of the micronutrients and therefore propelling the growth of the market.

Restraint:

Lack of application knowledge

Farmers in developing countries lack awareness regarding the dosage and proper application of micronutrients. Farmers are not trained and often do not have access to technology and knowledge regarding farming techniques. Applications such as fertigation, seed treatment and hydroponics are fairly new to some farmers. So, they face issues regarding the application of micronutrients which is hindering the market growth.

Opportunity:

Rising consumption of biofuel

Biofuel is produced in various ways through different types of agricultural plants. These crops include corn, wheat, oilseeds, sugarcane, and many more. Farmers have boosted their biofuel crop output and have turned them to fertilisers to enhance the crop quality. The increased demand for biofuels is driving up the production of bio-crops like sugarcane and increasing worldwide need for agricultural micronutrients and fuelling the market growth.

Threat:

High price rates

Several farmers have reduced the use of micronutrients in their fertilizer program due to high associated prices and their lower income levels. This has caused a reduction and deficiency of micronutrients levels in soil. They need to add these nutrients to prevent the deficiencies. Prices of most micronutrients such as molybdenum, manganese, boron and zinc are higher. This acts as a constraint to market growth.

Covid-19 Impact

The global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted most industries. Fertilizers and agricultural micronutrients have registered a strong slowdown in sales in the first quarter due to the disturbance in logistics and transportation in many countries. Restrictions on export & import of agriculture micronutrients and raw materials affected the supply chain which strongly impacted the production, sales and operations.

The zinc segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The zinc segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to its wide range of functions in plant growth. Government is raising initiatives towards increasing zinc concentrate in the soil to enhance quantitative and qualitative crop yields. Rising need to meet food security challenges and growing demand for zinc nutritious food due to its health benefits are expected to propel the demand for zinc agriculture micronutrients.

The soil segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The soil segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to its easy and cost-effective application. It gives better results of micronutrients over the other application methods. Most of the farmers from developing economies prefer this method as it takes very limited resources. The lower adoption of the advanced fertilizer applications methods drives the market demand.

Region with largest share:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the huge crop cultivation and growing population. Rising interest in high quality food among consumers has increased awareness of the agriculture micronutrients. This region consumes 90% of the global rice produced. Growing food demand and high usage of fertilizer consumption in this region are driving the market demand.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to the high government subsidies. This region has huge depletion of arable land and vast area of infertile soil. So, government provides subsidies for fertilization and nutrition of crops, sometimes up to 100% for marginal farmers which is fuelling the growth of the market at a rapid pace.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Agricultural Micronutrients Market include BASF SE, Coromandel International Ltd, AkzoNobel, Baicor LC, Balchem, ATP Nutrition, Corteva Inc, Compass Minerals International, BMS Micronutrient NV, Haifa Group, Helena Chemical Company, Sapec SA, Stoller Enterprises Inc, Nutrien Ltd, Bayer AG, Nufarm, The Mosaic Company, Yara International ASA, AgroLiquid, Aries Agro Limited

Key Developments:

In May 2022, Bayer AG has launched Routine Start 280FS, a new seed treatment product to protect early-season rice seeds from rice blast fungi, improving crop productivity and resource efficiency for rice farmers.

In April 2022, BASF launched Exponus® insecticide to deliver powerful, quick & versatile control of toughest insect pests like Caterpillars & Thrips. Exponus® is registered for use on various largely cultivated crops under Oil seeds, Pulses & Vegetables segment to control critical insect pests

Forms Covered:
• Chelated
• Non-Chelated
• Other Forms

Types Covered:
• Boron
• Molybdenum
• Manganese
• Iron
• Zinc
• Other Types

Applications Covered:
• Fertigation
• Foliar
• Soil
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Oilseeds & Pulses
• Non-Agricultural Cereals & Grains
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, and 2028
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements


1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Application Analysis
3.7 End User Analysis
3.8 Emerging Markets
3.9 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market, By Form
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Chelated
5.3 Non-Chelated
5.4 Other Forms
6 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market, By Type
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Boron
6.3 Molybdenum
6.4 Manganese
6.5 Iron
6.6 Zinc
6.7 Other Types
7 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market, By Application
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Fertigation
7.3 Foliar
7.4 Soil
7.5 Other Applications
8 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market, By End User
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Fruits & Vegetables
8.3 Oilseeds & Pulses
8.4 Non-Agricultural Cereals & Grains
8.5 Other End Users
9 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market, By Geography
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America
9.2.1 US
9.2.2 Canada
9.2.3 Mexico
9.3 Europe
9.3.1 Germany
9.3.2 UK
9.3.3 Italy
9.3.4 France
9.3.5 Spain
9.3.6 Rest of Europe
9.4 Asia Pacific
9.4.1 Japan
9.4.2 China
9.4.3 India
9.4.4 Australia
9.4.5 New Zealand
9.4.6 South Korea
9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
9.5 South America
9.5.1 Argentina
9.5.2 Brazil
9.5.3 Chile
9.5.4 Rest of South America
9.6 Middle East & Africa
9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
9.6.2 UAE
9.6.3 Qatar
9.6.4 South Africa
9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
10 Key Developments
10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
10.3 New Product Launch
10.4 Expansions
10.5 Other Key Strategies
11 Company Profiling
11.1 BASF SE
11.2 Coromandel International Ltd
11.3 AkzoNobel
11.4 Baicor LC
11.5 Balchem
11.6 ATP Nutrition
11.7 Corteva Inc
11.8 Compass Minerals International
11.9 BMS Micronutrient NV
11.10 Haifa Group
11.11 Helena Chemical Company
11.12 Sapec SA
11.13 Stoller Enterprises Inc
11.14 Nutrien Ltd
11.15 Bayer AG
11.16 Nufarm
11.17 The Mosaic Company
11.18 Yara International ASA
11.19 AgroLiquid
11.20 Aries Agro Limited
List of Tables
Table 1 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Region (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 2 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Form (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 3 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Chelated (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 4 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Non-Chelated (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 5 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other Forms (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 6 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Type (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 7 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Boron (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 8 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Molybdenum (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 9 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Manganese (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 10 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Iron (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 11 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Zinc (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 12 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other Types (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 13 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Application (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 14 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Fertigation (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 15 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Foliar (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 16 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Soil (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 17 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 18 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By End User (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 19 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Fruits & Vegetables (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 20 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Oilseeds & Pulses (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 21 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Non-Agricultural Cereals & Grains (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 22 Global Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 23 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Country (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 24 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Form (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 25 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Chelated (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 26 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Non-Chelated (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 27 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other Forms (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 28 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Type (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 29 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Boron (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 30 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Molybdenum (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 31 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Manganese (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 32 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Iron (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 33 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Zinc (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 34 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other Types (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 35 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Application (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 36 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Fertigation (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 37 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Foliar (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 38 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Soil (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 39 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 40 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By End User (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 41 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Fruits & Vegetables (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 42 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Oilseeds & Pulses (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 43 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Non-Agricultural Cereals & Grains (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 44 North America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 45 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Country (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 46 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Form (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 47 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Chelated (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 48 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Non-Chelated (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 49 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other Forms (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 50 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Type (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 51 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Boron (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 52 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Molybdenum (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 53 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Manganese (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 54 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Iron (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 55 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Zinc (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 56 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other Types (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 57 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Application (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 58 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Fertigation (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 59 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Foliar (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 60 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Soil (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 61 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 62 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By End User (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 63 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Fruits & Vegetables (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 64 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Oilseeds & Pulses (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 65 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Non-Agricultural Cereals & Grains (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 66 Europe Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 67 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Country (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 68 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Form (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 69 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Chelated (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 70 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Non-Chelated (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 71 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other Forms (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 72 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Type (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 73 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Boron (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 74 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Molybdenum (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 75 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Manganese (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 76 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Iron (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 77 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Zinc (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 78 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other Types (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 79 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Application (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 80 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Fertigation (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 81 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Foliar (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 82 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Soil (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 83 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 84 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By End User (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 85 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Fruits & Vegetables (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 86 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Oilseeds & Pulses (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 87 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Non-Agricultural Cereals & Grains (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 88 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 89 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Country (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 90 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Form (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 91 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Chelated (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 92 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Non-Chelated (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 93 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other Forms (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 94 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Type (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 95 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Boron (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 96 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Molybdenum (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 97 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Manganese (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 98 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Iron (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 99 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Zinc (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 100 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other Types (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 101 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Application (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 102 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Fertigation (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 103 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Foliar (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 104 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Soil (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 105 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 106 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By End User (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 107 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Fruits & Vegetables (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 108 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Oilseeds & Pulses (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 109 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Non-Agricultural Cereals & Grains (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 110 South America Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 111 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Country (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 112 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Form (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 113 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Chelated (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 114 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Non-Chelated (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 115 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other Forms (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 116 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Type (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 117 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Boron (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 118 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Molybdenum (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 119 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Manganese (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 120 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Iron (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 121 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Zinc (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 122 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other Types (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 123 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Application (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 124 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Fertigation (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 125 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Foliar (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 126 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Soil (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 127 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 128 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By End User (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 129 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Fruits & Vegetables (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 130 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Oilseeds & Pulses (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 131 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Non-Agricultural Cereals & Grains (2020-2028) ($MN)
Table 132 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Micronutrients Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2020-2028) ($MN)

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