Nitrogenous Fertilizer Market Report 2026

The nitrogenous fertilizer market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $84.29 billion in 2025 to $91.81 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of global cereal cultivation, rising demand for yield enhancement inputs, increasing use of urea-based fertilizers, expansion of irrigated agriculture, availability of large-scale nitrogen production capacity.

The nitrogenous fertilizer market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $130.99 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable nutrient management, rising adoption of precision farming practices, expansion of nitrogen-efficient crop varieties, growing investments in low-emission fertilizer production, increasing demand for specialty nitrogen formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of controlled-release nitrogen fertilizers, rising demand for high-efficiency nitrogen inputs, growing use of liquid nitrogen fertilizers, expansion of fertigation-based applications, enhanced focus on nitrogen loss reduction.

The increasing demand for fertilizers is driving the growth of the nitrogenous fertilizers market. Fertilizers contain chemical components that support plant growth and productivity. Rising demand for fertilizers stems from their ability to replenish nutrients depleted by previous crops or enhance soil fertility. Nitrogenous fertilizers are the most widely used source of plant nitrogen nutrition. For instance, in January 2024, according to Fertilizers Europe, a Belgium-based trade association, projections indicate a 7% rise in phosphate use over the next decade, with notable increases across major crops - such as oilseeds at 13.9% - and a broad uptick in potash demand, including 14.3% for sugar beets and 10% for oilseeds. Therefore, the increasing demand for fertilizers is expected to boost the nitrogenous fertilizers market during the forecast period.

Strategic partnerships are a significant approach adopted by major companies in the nitrogenous fertilizers market for plant expansion. This collaborative strategy involves leveraging strengths and resources to achieve mutual benefits. For example, in July 2023, Porto do Açu Ltd. in Brazil partnered with Toyo Setal, an engineering company, to develop a nitrogenous fertilizer production plant. The partnership aims to collaboratively structure, develop, and operate the plant, contributing to domestic production expansion.

In June 2024, Rapid Plant Nutrients LLC, a natural healthcare company based in the U.S., announced the acquisition of Bonus Crop Fertilizer Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The objective of this acquisition is to improve service capabilities, broaden geographical reach, and enhance supply chain efficiencies within the professional and consumer fertilizer markets. Bonus Crop Fertilizer Inc. is a U.S.-based chemical company that specializes in nitrogenous fertilizers.

Major companies operating in the nitrogenous fertilizer market are Yara International ASA, CF Industries Holdings, Inc., Nutrien Ltd., EuroChem Group AG, OCI Nitrogen, Coromandel International Limited, Uralchem Holding Plc, PJSC Togliattiazot, Koch Fertilizers, LLC, Sinofert Holdings Limited, Sorfert, Omnia Holdings Limited, Kynoch Fertilizer, Sasol (fertilizer division), ICL Fertilizers, Notore Chemical Industries Plc, Haifa Group, Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), SABIC (fertilizer business), The Mosaic Company, CVR Partners LP, Grupa Azoty (nitrogen fertilizer segment), Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemicals Industries Company, Indorama Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the nitrogenous fertilizers market in 2025, and it is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the nitrogenous 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 nitrogenous fertilizer market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The nitrogenous fertilizers market consists of sales of calcium nitrate, calcium nitrate and anhydrous ammonia for use as 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.

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