Chelate Fertilizer Market Report 2026

The chelate fertilizer market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.73 billion in 2025 to $4.12 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to soil nutrient deficiencies, growth in commercial farming, use of conventional fertilizers, expansion of irrigated agriculture, rising crop yield demand.

The chelate fertilizer market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.05 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to precision farming adoption, demand for sustainable fertilizers, growth in horticulture crops, innovation in biodegradable chelates, expansion of protected cultivation. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for micronutrient efficiency, growing adoption of precision agriculture, expansion of foliar and fertigation applications, increasing use in high value crops, focus on improved nutrient uptake.

The growing global population and increasing food demand are expected to drive the growth of the chelate fertilizer market in the coming years. As the global population rises, the demand for food increases, as a larger population requires sufficient nutrition for survival. Chelate fertilizers play a key role in enhancing crop yield and quality, helping to address the growing food demand associated with population growth. These fertilizers support rising population and food requirements by improving nutrient availability and absorption in crops, which leads to higher yields, better plant health, and more efficient and sustainable agricultural production. For example, in July 2023, according to a report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), an Italy-based intergovernmental organization, global food consumption is projected to increase by approximately 1.3% per year through 2032. Therefore, the expanding global population and rising food demand are contributing to the growth of the chelate fertilizer market.

Companies operating in the chelate fertilizer market are increasingly focused on developing innovative solutions, such as granular micronutrient blends that utilize advanced chelating agents, to improve nutrient absorption, enhance crop growth, and support high-yield agricultural practices. Granular chelated micronutrient blends are fertilizers in which essential nutrients, including zinc, manganese, sulfur, and molybdenum, are chemically bound to chelating agents. This process helps prevent nutrient loss through soil interactions and increases nutrient bioavailability compared with traditional mineral fertilizers. For instance, in August 2024, CHS Inc., a US-based agribusiness company, introduced Trivar EZ, an advanced granular micronutrient fertilizer that incorporates the patented Levesol chelating agent. Trivar EZ is designed to improve nutrient uptake efficiency, enhance the availability of micronutrients and phosphates during early plant growth, and integrate easily into conventional dry fertilizer programs for broad agricultural use.

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, ICL Specialty Fertilizers, 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 2025. 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, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

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