Agricultural Micronutrients Global Market Report 2024

Agricultural micronutrients are finely blended mineral elements crucial for balancing crop nutrition and fostering the growth of horticultural crops, pulses, cereals, spices, plantations, and oilseeds. The mineral elements in agricultural micronutrients include manganese, zInc., iron, copper, molybdenum, and boron.

The main types of agricultural micronutrients encompass zInc., boron, iron, copper, manganese, molybdenum, and other specialized formulations. ZInc., for instance, is an essential micronutrient with significant roles in human metabolism, catalyzing over 100 enzymes, aiding in protein folding, and regulating gene expression. Zinc deficiency is more prevalent in individuals with malnutrition, alcoholism, inflammatory bowel disease, and malabsorption disorders. Agricultural micronutrients are applied through various methods, including soil application, fertigation, foliar application, seed treatment, and hydroponics, catering to a wide range of crops such as cereals, pulses, oilseeds, spices, fruits, and vegetables. Specific applications include crops like tomatoes, cotton, citrus, apples, lettuce, soybeans, and others.

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The agricultural micronutrients market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $6.2 billion in 2023 to $7.13 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.0%. The growth observed in the historic period can be attributed to several factors, including soil nutrient depletion, increased awareness and education about micronutrients, government subsidies supporting agricultural practices, a focus on crop diversity, and growing environmental concerns. These combined influences have played a significant role in shaping the positive trajectory witnessed during that time.

The agricultural micronutrients market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.95 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to various factors, including the expansion of emerging markets, a growing global population, the adoption of precision agriculture practices, increased research and development activities, and a rising trend towards organic farming. Key trends expected during this period encompass the development of biological micronutrients, the formulation of customized micronutrient blends, the integration of nanotechnology in micronutrient applications, the fortification of micronutrients, and a focus on sustainable sourcing within the agricultural micronutrients industry. These trends reflect the evolving landscape of crop nutrition and the industry's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and addressing the diverse needs of agriculture in the coming years.

The agricultural micronutrients market is poised to experience significant growth due to the escalating prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies in soil. Micronutrient deficiency is characterized by the inadequate presence or low availability of elements such as manganese, copper, zInc., boron, iron, sulfur, and molybdenum. This insufficiency is a major concern for farmers as it results in reduced productivity and profitability. For example, a report published by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in October 2022 examined agricultural fields across 615 districts in 28 states of India, revealing higher deficiencies in elements such as S (58.6% of soils), Zn (51.2% of soils), and B (44.7% of soils), as compared to Fe (19.2% of soils), Cu (11.4% of soils), and Mn (17.4% of soils). Specifically, more than half of the soils in 101, 131, and 86 districts showed insufficient levels of available S, available Zn, and available B, respectively. Hence, the increasing micronutrient deficiency in soil is propelling the agricultural micronutrients market.

The growth in food production is expected to serve as a driving force for the agricultural micronutrients market. Agricultural micronutrients play a pivotal role in boosting food production by increasing crop yields, enhancing food quality, reducing pesticide use, and bolstering soil health. For instance, as reported by the World Bank in September 2023, local food production surged by 250%, escalating from 28,000 tons in September 2022 to 73,000 tons in June 2023. This increase signifies the significance of rising food production in driving the agricultural micronutrients market.

Technological advancements are playing a pivotal role in shaping the agricultural micronutrients market. Notably, ICL Group Ltd., an Israel-based developer and manufacturer of metals, fertilizers, and specialty chemicals, introduced eqo.x in September 2022 - a rapidly biodegradable release technology specifically designed for open-field agriculture. This revolutionary technology employs a coating to significantly enhance nutrient use efficiency (NUE), reducing nutrient loss by up to 80%. It aims to help farmers optimize crop performance, minimizing environmental impact while allowing for a reduction in the amount and frequency of nitrogen applications, maintaining or increasing yields with lower fertilizer rates, and ensuring predictable and consistent nutrient release.

Leading companies in the agricultural micronutrients market are committed to advancing innovative products, including water-soluble micronutrients and N-P-K fertilizers, to maintain their competitive edge in the market. Water-soluble micronutrients are essential nutrients that readily dissolve in water, making them easily absorbable by plants. On the other hand, N-P-K fertilizers comprise the three primary macronutrients such as nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). For example, in June 2023, ICL Group Ltd., an Israel-based specialist in specialty minerals, introduced an array of cutting-edge foliar and fertigation solutions under its Nova brand of water-soluble fertilizers. The flagship products within this lineup include Nova FINISH, Nova PULSE, Nova ELEVATE, and Nova FLOW. This product launch marks a significant expansion of ICL's premium portfolio of crop nutrition solutions, providing innovative foliar and fertigation options to growers.

In May 2021, Koch Agronomic Services LLC, a US-based provider of plant nutrient solutions and fertilizers, acquired the North American micronutrient assets of Compass Minerals. This acquisition encompassed North American micronutrient assets, global intellectual property rights, trademarks, patents, and other assets related to the Wolf Trax, Rocket Seeds, and Hydro Bullet product platforms. Compass Minerals, a US-based company, specializes in the production of salt, plant nutrients, and magnesium chloride, with a primary focus on distribution in North America.

Major companies operating in the agricultural micronutrients market include BASF SE, Yara International ASA, Nutrien Ltd., Nouryon BV, Compass Minerals International, Helena Chemical Company, Corteva Agriscience, Coromandel International Limited, Haifa Group, Valagro S.p.A, Sigma AgriScience LLC, Aries Agro Limited, AgroLiquid, Agrium Inc., Dow Chemical Company, ATP Nutrition Ltd., Baicor L.C., Stoller USA Inc., Akzonobel N.V, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Syngenta International AG, Brandt Consolidated Inc., Grow More Inc., Western Nutrients Corporation, The Mosaic Company, Nufarm Limited, ICL Group Ltd., Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, Sapec Group, Green Has Italia SPA

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

The countries covered in the agricultural micronutrients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The agricultural micronutrient market consists of sales of agricultural micronutrients such as chlorine and nickel. 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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