Silicon Fertilizer Market Forecasts to 2030 – Global Analysis By Type (Calcium Silicate, Amorphous Silica and Other Types), Soluble Type (Water-soluble, Citrate-soluble and Acid-soluble), Form (Liquid and Solid), Application and By Geography

Silicon Fertilizer Market Forecasts to 2030 – Global Analysis By Type (Calcium Silicate, Amorphous Silica and Other Types), Soluble Type (Water-soluble, Citrate-soluble and Acid-soluble), Form (Liquid and Solid), Application and By GeographyAccording to Stratistics MRC, the Global Silicon Fertilizer Market is accounted for $1.89 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $2.56 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period. Silicon fertilizer can be either chemical or natural. Silicon fertilizers are frequently used in hydroponically grown horticultural, floricultural, and field crops like cereals, soybeans, wheat, and sugarcane. To improve crop growth and yield, silicon is deposited in soil, land, or plant epidermal tissue. They support the growth and yield of all annual and vegetable crops by helping to strengthen cell walls, providing resistance to bacterial and fungal diseases, preventing lodging, and reducing biotic and abiotic stress.

According to Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in 2021-2030, global agricultural production is predicted to increase by roughly 9% for wheat and other coarse grains, which will be on the same area of arable land.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing need for sustainable foods

Some of the main factors influencing the growth in demand for silicon fertilizers include urbanization, an increase in interest in organic farming, and a desire for healthy, organic, and sustainable foods. The growing demand for sustainable food products is the primary factor driving silicon fertilizer sales. The industry will expand as a result of Germany's increasing demand for organic foods. In India, there is an explosive increase in demand for wheat and rice harvests. As a result, the demand for silicon fertilizer increases along with the demand for wheat and rice, which together help boost the water economy and wheat yield. The practice of organic farming is steadily growing throughout the world. So, with the adoption of organic farming, there would be a significant increase in the demand for silicon fertilizers for field crops.

Restraint:

Availability of alternative products

The main challenges for the silicon fertilizer industry are the expanding bio- and natural fertilizer markets. Furthermore, pollution and falsified crop yields have been linked to silicon fertilizers. Silica is not used in hydroponic crop cultivation due to its high PH level. As a result, the market's potential is being restricted by the growing use of biofertilizers as chemical-free substitutes.

Opportunity:

Rising horticulture production

For horticulture crops, silicon fertilizer increases crop metabolism and leaf chlorophyll content while minimizing nutrient imbalances and metal toxicity. It fortifies fruits and vegetables by increasing their resistance to environmental stresses like salt, drought, and frost, as well as by shielding them from diseases and pests. As a result, the horticulture crop expands its production with higher yields while also being protected from the damaging effects of the environment. The market for silicon fertilizer is anticipated to expand further as a result of the rising production of horticultural crops.

Threat:

Environmental consequences

Chemical fertilizers, such as silicon fertilizers, are harmful to the environment and those who use them. When silicon fertilizers enter an animal's or human's internal organs, they can lead to illness and even death. As a result, these elements are limiting the market's potential.

Covid-19 Impact

Due to strict lockdown regulations put in place by governments all over the world in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the silicon fertilizer market's growth was hampered. Field crop production, horticulture crop production, and other related crop types all experienced a decline in the first few months of 2020 as a result. However, in 2021, there was an increase in crop production, which fueled the market for silicon fertilizer due to the ease of lockdown-related regulation.

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

During the forecast period, the liquid segment is anticipated to hold a dominant market share. Many farmers prefer silicon fertilizer in liquid form because it is simpler to apply and results in a more even distribution of the fertilizer throughout the field. Furthermore, liquid silicon fertilizers are also a more practical choice for farmers because they mix easily with other liquid fertilizers or pesticides.

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

Potassium silicate is a form of silicon fertilizer that is frequently used because of its high solubility and easy absorption by plants. Potassium silicates have a wide range of applications, including as a corrosion inhibitor, a plant fertilizer, and a concrete densifier. In wooden homes, it serves as a fire retardant as well. Additionally, it provides plants with silicon and potassium, two nutrients essential to the growth and development of plants. Such advantages are boosting the segment's expansion.

Region with largest share:

With a significant share of the market, Asia-Pacific is regarded as the largest region in the silicon fertilizer industry. This is because the area has a sizable agricultural sector, a growing population, and rising food demand, which has led to a greater demand for efficient fertilizers to increase crop yields. Additionally, major producers and consumers of silicon fertilizers in the region include China and India, which is boosting market expansion.

Region with highest CAGR:

Due to rising demand for organic food and sustainable agriculture, the North American market for silicon fertilizers is anticipated to expand rapidly in the forecast timeline. In the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other countries, silicon fertilizer is frequently used and is environmentally friendly. Furthermore, as farmers become more aware of their advantages, the use of silicon fertilizers is anticipated to rise in the North American region.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Silicon Fertilizer Market include Agripower, Aries Agro Ltd. , BASF SE, Denka Co. Ltd., Fertipower Norway, Fubang Fertilizer, Fuji Silysia Chem, Goodearth Resources Sdn Bhd, Ignimbrite, Maileduo Fertilizer, MaxSil, Multimol Micro Fertilizer, Plant Tuff Inc., Redox Pty Ltd. , Vision Mark Biotech, Yara International ASA and Zhongnong Lvhe Silicon.

Key Developments:

In July 2023, BASF and Zhejiang Guanghua Technology Co.,Ltd. (KHUA) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the supply of Neopentyl Glycol (NPG) from BASF’s Zhanjiang Verbund site to KHUA. This agreement marks a significant milestone in the long-term partnership between both parties.

In June 2023, BASF is inaugurating the expansion of its Innovation Campus Shanghai, China, consisting of two new research and development (R&D) buildings. The company has invested a total of €280 million since 2012 to its Innovation Campus Shanghai, thus enhancing its innovation capabilities and better support its customers in China and across Asia.

In May 2023, Denka Company Limited has decided to conduct joint research with Transform Materials LLC, a global microwave plasma technology provider, to establish its technology for realizing the low-carbon production of acetylene. The signing ceremony was held on May 23, 2023.

Types Covered:
• Calcium Silicate
• Amorphous Silica
• Potassium Silicate
• Precipitated Silica
• Sodium Silicate
• Other Types

Soluble Types Covered:
• Water-soluble
• Citrate-soluble
• Acid-soluble

Forms Covered:
• Liquid
• Solid

Applications Covered:
• Field Crops
• Hydroponics
• Floriculture
• Plantation Crops
• Horticultural Crops
• Other Applications

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 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026 and 2030
- 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