Organic Fertilizers Market Report 2025

This Organic Fertilizers market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The organic fertilizers market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $10.21 billion in 2024 to $11.08 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in demand for organic food, regulations favoring organic farming, awareness about environmental sustainability, increasing awareness among consumers about health benefits, and an increase in organic food sales.

The organic fertilizers market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.14 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the expansion of organic farming, increasing government incentives and subsidies for organic farming practices, increasing organic farming, a rising population, and increasing agricultural output. Major trends in the forecast period include customized organic fertilizer formulations, continued innovation in utilizing organic waste streams, the adoption of digital farming technologies, vertical farming and urban agriculture, and the and the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices.

The growing demand for organic food is anticipated to drive the expansion of the organic fertilizer market in the future. Organic food encompasses products cultivated through farming practices that prioritize natural substances and processes. The increase in demand for organic food is due to rising consumer awareness of health benefits, environmental sustainability, ethical practices, and the improved availability of organic options. Organic fertilizers enhance soil health and promote plant growth without synthetic chemicals, supporting sustainable, nutrient-dense organic food production. For instance, in May 2023, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, a ministerial department of the UK government, reported that the area of land used for organically grown cereal crops in the UK grew by 6.2% in 2022, reaching 49,000 hectares. Consequently, the growth in organic food sales is fueling the organic fertilizer market.

Key players in the organic fertilizers sector are concentrating on creating innovative products, such as bio-enhanced fertilizers, to sustainably improve soil health and increase crop yields. Bio-enhanced fertilizers are organic products enriched with beneficial microorganisms that enhance nutrient availability and soil health. For instance, in August 2023, Bionema Group Limited, a UK-based biotechnology firm, introduced a new line of four biofertilizers in the UK. These products use living microbes to enhance nutrient availability in the soil, aiming to restore soil health and promote sustainable farming by reducing dependence on synthetic fertilizers. These biofertilizers are designed to improve nutrient uptake and overall plant growth, fostering more resilient farming practices. This launch highlights Bionema's dedication to offering eco-friendly solutions for crop protection and plant health management, in response to the rising demand for sustainable agricultural methods.

In February 2023, Corteva Inc., a US-based company specializing in agricultural chemicals and seeds, acquired Symborg Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is part of Corteva's strategy to enhance its position in the biological market by expanding its portfolio with advanced microbiological technologies, diverse solutions, and an extended global reach. Symborg Inc., based in the US, is known for its production of organic fertilizers.

Major companies operating in the organic fertilizers market are BASF SE, Yara International ASA., K+S Aktiengesellschaft, Tata Chemicals Ltd., The Scotts Company LLC, Coromandel International Limited, Darling Ingredients Inc., T.Stanes and Company Limited, TerraLink Horticulture Inc., Jobe’s Organics Inc., True Organic Products Inc., Midwestern BioAg Inc., ILSA S.p.A, Gardener's Supply Company Inc., Suståne Natural Fertilizer Inc., Sigma AgriScience LLC, California Organic Fertilizers Inc., Mirimichi Green, NatureSafe, General Hydroponics Inc., Greenway Biotech Inc., BioFlora LLC, Earthworm Technologies LLC, Solex Corporation Inc.

North America was the largest region in the organic fertilizers market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the organic fertilizers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the organic fertilizers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Organic fertilizers are naturally sourced materials that enhance soil fertility and encourage plant growth. They improve soil structure, boost water retention, and support beneficial microorganisms, contributing to sustainable and eco-friendly farming practices.

Organic fertilizers are used for various crop types, including cereals and grains, oilseeds and pulses, fruits and vegetables, landscaping or garden plants, and more. Cereal and grain crops such as wheat, rice, corn, barley, and oats are grown mainly for their edible seeds. These fertilizers can be derived from animal, plant, or mineral sources and come in different forms, such as dry or liquid.

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The organic fertilizers market consists of sales of mineral-based fertilizers, microbial inoculants, and combination fertilizers. 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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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