Chelate Fertilizer Market Report 2024

This Chelate Fertilizer market 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 chelate fertilizer market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.07 billion in 2023 to $3.38 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to several factors, rising agricultural productivity, heightened awareness of soil health, increasing demand for high-quality crops, expansion of agricultural land, and a growing focus on high-value crops.

The chelate fertilizer market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.0 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The anticipated growth during the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, the rising global population, increased demand for food security, growing awareness of sustainable farming practices, and higher investment in agricultural research and development. Key trends expected to influence this period include the development of slow-release fertilizer formulations, expansion of online distribution channels, advancements in precision nutrient management, use of data analytics in fertilizer application, and the creation of customized fertilizer solutions.

The chelate fertilizer market is anticipated to grow due to the increasing global population and rising food demand. As the global population expands, the need for more food intensifies. Chelate fertilizers play a crucial role in boosting crop yield and quality, thereby helping to meet the growing food requirements of a larger population. For example, in August 2024, the Department for Environmental Food and Rural Affairs, a UK government agency, reported that the agri-food sector contributed $188.64 billion (£147.8 billion), or 6.5%, to the national gross value added in 2022. Additionally, the food chain's gross value added (excluding agriculture and fishing) was $169.62 billion (£132.9 billion), showing a 15.4% increase from the previous year. Furthermore, in January 2024, the United States Census Bureau projected the global population to reach 8.019 billion, an increase of 0.075 billion (0.95%) from the previous year. This growth in population and food demand is expected to drive the expansion of the chelate fertilizer market.

Leading companies in the chelate fertilizer industry are focusing on creating innovative biodegradable chelating agents to efficiently deliver micronutrients while minimizing environmental impact. Biodegradable chelating agents are compounds that bind metal ions and decompose naturally, reducing their ecological footprint. For instance, in August 2022, Innospec, a US-based chemical company, introduced ENVIOMET C, a new biodegradable chelating agent designed to provide effective chelation while supporting environmental sustainability. This product excels at chelating transition metals even in the presence of calcium and magnesium, making it suitable for applications such as stain removal, peracetic acid stabilization, and the protection of dyes and fabrics. Its biodegradability aligns with the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions and enhances the performance of cleaning and agricultural formulations.

In January 2023, Nouryon Specialty Chemicals B.V., a chemical manufacturing company based in the Netherlands, acquired ADOB for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen Nouryon's portfolio in chelated micronutrients, expand its crop nutrition offerings, and enhance its specialty agricultural solutions. ADOB, a company based in Poland, specializes in micronutrient fertilizers and inorganic chemical manufacturing.

Major companies operating in the chelate fertilizer market are BASF SE, Nutrien Ltd., Syngenta AG, Yara International, The Mosaic Company, Andersons Plant Nutrient Group, Akzo Nobel NV, ICL Specialty Fertilizers, Nouryon, Nufarm Limited, Nippon Soda Co. Ltd., Haifa Chemicals Ltd, Compo Expert, Valagro SpA, Rizobacter SA, Aries Agro Limited, LidoChem Inc., ATP Nutrition Ltd., Van Iperen International, Protex International, BMS Micro-Nutrients, Manvert, Humintech GmbH, Aqua Yields.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the chelate fertilizer market in 2023. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the chelate fertilizer market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the chelate fertilizer market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Chelate fertilizers are specialized nutrient formulations that use chelating agents to bind essential minerals, making them more available for plant absorption. By keeping minerals soluble and accessible in the soil, these fertilizers help prevent nutrient deficiencies, improve nutrient uptake, and promote plant growth and health.

The primary types of chelate fertilizers include amino acid chelates, ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA) chelates, imino disuccinate (IDHA) chelates, diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA) chelates, and ethylenediaminedi(o-hydroxyphenylacetic) acid (EDDHA) chelates, among others. Amino acid chelates involve minerals bound to amino acids, which enhances their absorption and bioavailability. These fertilizers typically include micronutrients such as iron, zinc, manganese, and copper. They are used in various applications, including foliar spray, soil application, fertigation, and seed treatment.

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The chelate fertilizer market consists of sales of nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) chelates, organic chelates, and citric acid chelates. 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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