Market Insights
"The global fertilizer market size was estimated at USD 197.75 billion in 2021 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 2.2% during 2022-2028 to reach USD 230.29 billion in 2028."

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Fertilizer is a type of chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility, i.e. to increase its ability to support plant growth. Fertilizers can be natural or synthetic, and they can contain a variety of nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients.
Fertilizer Market Report Overview
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Market Size in 2021
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US$ 197.75 Billion
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Market Size in 2028
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US$ 230.29 Billion
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Market Growth (2022-2028)
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CAGR of 2.2%
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Base Year of Study
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2021
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Trend Period
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2016-2020
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Forecast Period
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2022-2028
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Market Dynamics
Market Drivers
The growth of the fertilizer market is primarily driven by the:
- The rapidly growing population and its increasing demand for food, water-soluble, and organic fertilizers are the major factors fuelling the growth of the market.
- Increasing the use of organic fertilizers is expected to encourage farmers to fertilize more efficiently and safely.
- The need for enhanced soil nutrients, coupled with increased crop yield, is expected to rise over the period, making fertilizers even more in demand.
Segment Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
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Form-Type Analysis
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Dry, Liquid
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The Dry Form of Fertilizers is expected to witness a significant growth rate in the market during the forecast period.
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Product-Type Analysis
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Organic [Plant-based Fertilizer, Animal-based Fertilizer, and Mineral-based Fertilizer], Inorganic [Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium]
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Organic Product type is estimated to register high growth during the forecast period.
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Application-Type Analysis
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Agriculture, Horticulture, Gardening, and Others
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Agriculture is estimated to account for the major share of the market during the forecast period.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the largest region in the market during the forecast period.
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Form Trends
"The dry form segment accounted for the largest market share."
The market is segmented as dry and liquid. The dry form of fertilizers is expected to witness a significant growth rate in the market during the forecast period owing to the cost-effective and easy storage nature of dry fertilizers. These fertilizers can form fertilizer blends and are more efficient for heavy pre-plant applications as they offer slow-release options, which help in feeding crops longer into the season, accelerating the segment’s growth.
Product Trends
"The organic segment accounted for the largest market share."
The market is segmented as organic and inorganic. Organic product type is estimated to register high growth during the forecast period. The organic segment is further categorized into plant-based, animal-based, and mineral-based fertilizers. The growth of the segment is attributed to the provision of slow feed for plants and enhancement in the water-holding capacity of plants in addition to soil structure and tilth.
Application Trends
"The agriculture segment accounted for the largest market share."
The market is segmented into agriculture, horticulture, gardening, and others. Agriculture is estimated to account for the major share of the market during the forecast period owing to the fast implementation and easy adoption of fertilizers in the agriculture industry. Growing product demand from Asia-Pacific, Europe, and Africa for producing wheat, barley, maize, etc., and the usage of fertilizers in the agricultural fields to supply the needed elements which are usually found naturally in the soil is further expected to fuel the overall market growth.
Regional Insights
"Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest market share."
Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the largest region in the market during the forecast period owing to rapid growth in population and increasing demand for food in the region. Further, growing demand for fertilizers in various countries of the region, such as China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Vietnam, and increasing investments and government subsidies in the fertilizer sector are the other major factors expected to fuel the growth of the regional market. North America and Europe are also expected to offer substantial growth opportunities during the forecast period.

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Critical Questions Answered in the Report
- What are the key trends in the global market?
- How the market (and its various sub-segments) has grown in the last five years and what would be the growth rate in the next five years?
- What is the impact of COVID-19 on the global market?
- What are the key strategies adopted by the major vendors to lead in the market?
- What is the market share of the top vendors?
Key Players
The following are the key players in the fertilizer market (arranged alphabetically).
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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Key questions this report answers
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Relevant contents in the report
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How big is the sales opportunity?
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in-depth analysis of the Fertilizer Market
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How lucrative is the future?
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The market forecast and trend data and emerging trends
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Which regions offer the best sales opportunities?
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Global, regional, and country-level historical data and forecasts
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Which are the most attractive market segments?
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Market Segment Analysis and Forecast
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What are the top players and their market positioning?
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Competitive landscape analysis, Market share analysis
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How complex is the business environment?
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Porter’s five forces analysis, PEST analysis, Life cycle analysis
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What are the factors affecting the market?
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Drivers & challenges
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Market Segmentation
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The fertilizer market is segmented into the following categories:
By Form Type:
By Product Type:
- Organic
- Region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW
- Product Type: Plant-based Fertilizer, Animal-based Fertilizer, and Mineral-based Fertilizer
- Inorganic
- Region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW
- Product Type: Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium
By Application Type:
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Gardening
- Others
By Region:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Rest of the World

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