Agricultural Nanotechnology Market Report 2026

The agricultural nanotechnology market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $370.55 billion in 2025 to $415.11 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in agricultural input innovation, early adoption of nano-enabled fertilizers, increasing research in nanomaterials, demand for higher crop productivity, growth in precision farming practices.

The agricultural nanotechnology market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $647.49 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of nano-enabled crop protection, rising focus on sustainable farming solutions, advancements in biosensing technologies, increasing investment in nano-formulation r&d, growth of controlled-environment agriculture. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of nano-fertilizers to improve nutrient efficiency, growing adoption of nano-pesticides for targeted crop protection, rising interest in nano-biosensors for real-time field monitoring, expansion of nanomaterials in soil and water treatment, development of controlled-release nanotechnology products.

The rise in crop production is expected to drive the growth of the agricultural nanotechnology market in the coming years. Crop production involves cultivating plants for food, fiber, and other agricultural uses through activities like soil preparation, planting, growing, and harvesting. This increase is largely due to the adoption of high-yield crop varieties, which are scientifically engineered to deliver higher outputs and resist environmental stresses, thereby enhancing overall agricultural productivity. As crop production expands, there is a greater demand for agricultural nanotechnology because large-scale farming requires more efficient and precise management of resources. Nanotechnology supports this by improving input delivery and reducing waste. For example, in November 2024, the European Commission, the executive body of the European Union based in Belgium, reported that cereal production across the EU, including rice, was estimated at 271.6 million tonnes in 2023. France contributed 64.2 million tonnes to this total, making up 23.7% of the EU’s overall cereal harvest. Consequently, increasing crop production is expected to boost the agricultural nanotechnology market.

Leading companies in the agricultural nanotechnology market are concentrating on developing advanced solutions such as liquid fertilizers to ensure uniform and efficient nutrient delivery. Liquid fertilizer is a nutrient-rich solution applied to plants or soil to promote growth and increase crop yields. For instance, in February 2023, Vantage AG, a Germany-based liquid fertilizer manufacturer, launched a liquid sulfur fertilizer developed using its proprietary nanotechnology platform, which features sulfur particles smaller than a nanometer. This innovative nanoparticle formulation efficiently covers and penetrates plant tissue, enhancing nutrient bioavailability. As a result, plants absorb nutrients faster, their metabolism improves, and nutrient uptake increases by up to 30%, even at reduced application rates.

In June 2024, Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL), an India-based fertilizer company, partnered with Ray Nano Science & Research Centre to expand the production of nano urea fertilizers. This collaboration aims to leverage Ray Nano Science’s advanced nanotechnology to develop and scale nano urea fertilizer production, with the objectives of improving nutrient efficiency, increasing agricultural yields, and promoting environmentally sustainable farming practices throughout India. Ray Nano Science & Research Centre, based in India, specializes in creating innovative nano-fertilizers, especially Nano Urea, to enhance agricultural efficiency and sustainability.

Major companies operating in the agricultural nanotechnology market are EuroChem Group AG, Bruker Corporation, Nanophase Technologies Corporation, Vive Crop Protection Inc., Zyvex Labs LLC, Geolife Agritech India Pvt. Ltd., Chasm Advanced Materials Inc., Nanosys Inc., Hybrid Plastics Inc., Nanocyl SA, AG CHEMI Group s.r.o., eSpin Technologies Inc., Aqua-Yield Operations LLC, Nanoshell LLC, Brite Solar Technologies, Vantage AG, Nanomnia S.r.l., QuantumSphere Inc., Strigiformes Sp. z o.o., Krilltech Nanobiotecnologia Ltda, Qumir Nano SRL, Unibaio S.A.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are affecting the agricultural nanotechnology market by increasing the cost of imported nanomaterials, laboratory equipment, and chemical precursors essential for nano-formulations, driving up production costs for key segments such as nano-pesticides, nano-fertilizers, and nanomaterials. Regions dependent on advanced material imports particularly Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America are most impacted, leading to pricing volatility and delayed adoption. However, tariffs are also promoting domestic nanomaterial manufacturing, encouraging local innovation ecosystems, and supporting regional suppliers in strengthening their market presence.

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Agricultural nanotechnology involves applying nanoscale science and engineering to improve various agricultural processes. It focuses on creating and using materials and tools with structures at the nanometer scale to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and productivity within agricultural systems.

The primary categories of agricultural nanotechnology include nano-pesticides, nano-herbicides, nanomaterials, nano-fertilizers, and nano-biosensors. Nano-pesticides are designed using nanotechnology to increase effectiveness, minimize environmental harm, and allow controlled release of active substances. These can be formulated in various forms such as liquid nanomaterials, solid nanomaterials, powders, granules, and suspensions or emulsions. Applications include crop protection, soil management, water treatment, plant breeding, and animal health. Distribution channels comprise direct sales, online platforms, distributors or wholesalers, retailers, and consulting services. The key end users include farmers, agricultural enterprises, research organizations, government bodies, and agrochemical companies.North America was the largest region in the agricultural nanotechnology market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the agricultural nanotechnology market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the agricultural nanotechnology market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The agricultural nanotechnology market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as soil and crop monitoring services, precision agriculture consulting, nano-formulation and testing services, and post-harvest quality monitoring. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The agricultural nanotechnology market also includes sales of nanosensors, nano-enabled delivery systems, nano-coating applicators, and nano-filtration systems. 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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