Chelated Micronutrients Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The chelated micronutrients market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.24 billion in 2024 to $1.35 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing need for water treatment, rising demand from chemical manufacturing industries, need to comply with environmental and safety regulations, global focus on energy efficiency.

The chelated micronutrients market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.82 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing focus on ESG (environmental, social, and governance) practices, rising investments in renewable energy, expansion of industrial infrastructure, oil and gas exploration and production, shift towards industry 4 practices. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of ai and machine learning, focus on sustainability and social responsibility, increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions, increased collaboration and integration, rising adoption in the financial services industry, increasing focus on customer behavior and preferences.

The increasing consumer demand for nutrient-rich foods is set to drive the expansion of the chelated micronutrient market in the foreseeable future. Nutrient-rich foods are those that provide significant amounts of essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients while containing relatively low calories. Chelated micronutrients are commonly utilized in these foods to enhance the absorption of micronutrients, thereby increasing their effectiveness in promoting health benefits and addressing deficiencies. For example, according to Statistics Canada's report in February 2023, fruit and vegetable farm-gate sales surged by 13.1% in 2022 to reach $3 billion compared to the previous year. Consequently, the growing consumer demand for nutrient-rich foods is serving as a catalyst for the expansion of the chelated micronutrient market.

Major companies in the chelated micronutrients market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as enhanced nutrient absorption and improved crop yields, to address the needs of modern agriculture. Enhanced nutrient absorption refers to formulations that help plants more effectively utilize essential micronutrients, leading to healthier growth and higher productivity. For example, in June 2024, Coromandel International, an India-based agricultural inputs company, introduced Paramfos Plus, a magnesium-enriched fertilizer designed to optimize nutrient delivery to crops. Paramfos Plus contains chelated micronutrients that enhance nutrient uptake by improving the bioavailability of essential elements like iron and zinc. The chelation process prevents these nutrients from precipitating in high-pH soils, ensuring they remain soluble and accessible for plant absorption. As a result, this leads to healthier plants, better nutrient efficiency, and increased crop yields.

In January 2023, Nouryon, a leading global specialty chemicals company based in the Netherlands, acquired ADOB for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition is intended to expand Nouryon's product portfolio and enhance its offerings in innovative crop nutrition. By acquiring ADOB, a Poland-based manufacturer of chelated micronutrient products, Nouryon reinforces its commitment to the agriculture and food end-market while strengthening its position in the chelated micronutrients market.

Major companies operating in the chelated micronutrients market report are BASF SE, Dow Inc., Bayer AG, CHS Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Syngenta International AG, Yara International ASA, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Monsanto Company, E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY, Akzo Nobel N.V., Nouryon Specialty Chemicals B.V., ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd., Nufarm Limited, Innospec Inc., Auriga Industries A/S, Brandt Consolidated Inc., Stoller Inc., COMPO EXPERT GmbH, Haifa Negev Technologies Ltd., Verdesian Life Sciences LLC, Aries Agro Limited, Deretil Agronutritional SLU, Grow More Inc., Protex International SA, Baicor LLC, ATP Nutrition Ltd., Ava Chemicals Private Limited, Chittari Agricare Pvt. Ltd., Napnutriscience, Shandong Iro Chelating Chemical Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the chelated micronutrients market in 2024. The regions covered in the chelated micronutrients market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the chelated micronutrient market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The chelated micronutrients market consists of sales of citric acid, glucoheptonic acid, and peptides. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

Chelated micronutrients consist of essential minerals chemically bound to organic molecules, such as amino acids, forming a complex that plants can readily absorb. These are commonly employed in agriculture to enhance plant growth and crop yields by improving nutrient uptake, stability, and effectiveness.

The primary nutrients in chelated micronutrients include zinc, manganese, copper, boron, molybdenum, iron, and others. Zinc, for instance, is an essential micronutrient for plants and, within the context of chelated micronutrients, denotes zinc that has been chemically bonded to an organic molecule to form a chelate. Chelated micronutrients are available in various forms such as dry, liquid, and others. They find application across different crop types including grains and cereals, pulses and oilseeds, commercial crops, fruits and vegetables, turf and ornamentals, and are used via soil application, foliar spray, fertigation, and other methods.

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