Soil Amendments Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2020-2030F

The Soil Amendments Market was valued at USD 4.72 Billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 9.07 Billion by 2030, rising at a CAGR of 11.46%. This growth is driven by increasing concerns over soil degradation caused by intensive farming and overuse of chemical fertilizers. Soil amendments such as compost, gypsum, and biochar are being adopted widely for their ability to enhance nutrient content, boost microbial activity, and improve water retention, contributing to both increased crop productivity and long-term soil sustainability.

As global food demands rise, maintaining soil fertility has become a strategic priority for farmers and policymakers. The market is also benefiting from the rise of organic and regenerative agriculture, where natural soil enhancers align with environmentally conscious farming practices. The surge in consumer demand for organic products is prompting farmers to utilize amendments that support organic certification standards and sustainable farming. This trend is further supported by the growing influence of eco-labeling and sustainable agricultural practices in export markets.

Key Market Drivers

Growing Popularity of Organic Agriculture

The increasing global shift towards organic agriculture, driven by consumer preferences for health-conscious and environmentally sustainable food, is significantly propelling the demand for soil amendments. In 2023, the global organic farming area expanded by 5.1%, indicating widespread adoption beyond just developed markets. Governments and institutions in developing regions are also promoting chemical-free cultivation. Farmers are embracing organic farming to access premium markets and meet international export standards. In India alone, over 4.6 million farmers had registered under organic farming programs by early 2024. Soil amendments play a foundational role in organic agriculture by enriching soil naturally and replacing synthetic inputs. Products like compost, bone meal, microbial inoculants, and green manure improve soil structure, microbial biodiversity, and nutrient cycling - all without affecting organic certification status.

Key Market Challenges

Limited Awareness and Education Among Farmers

A major obstacle to the growth of the soil amendments market is the lack of awareness and technical understanding among farmers, particularly in developing and rural areas. Despite the proven benefits of soil amendments - such as improved fertility, structure, and moisture retention - many farmers are unfamiliar with these products and their correct usage. Instead, they often rely on chemical fertilizers for immediate results, unaware of the long-term soil degradation these may cause. Limited access to extension services, educational outreach, and on-ground demonstrations exacerbates the issue. The absence of tailored guidance and awareness programs prevents broader adoption, as farmers are hesitant to invest in unfamiliar products without a clear understanding of their benefits or application methods.

Key Market Trends

Increasing Adoption of Organic and Regenerative Farming

A major trend shaping the soil amendments market is the growing implementation of organic and regenerative farming systems. These practices focus on soil regeneration, biodiversity, and ecological health, moving away from conventional, chemical-intensive agriculture. Over 2.5% of global farmland is now under organic cultivation, with soil amendments playing a critical role in these systems. Products such as compost, biochar, green manure, and organic rock dust are essential for replenishing nutrients and rebuilding soil structure. Regenerative practices, which include no-till farming, crop rotation, and cover cropping, depend on these amendments to restore microbial activity and enhance water retention. These methods improve soil resilience against climate stressors like drought and erosion, creating optimal conditions for sustainable crop production.

Key Market Players

BASF SE
FMC Corporation
UPL Limited
NUFARM
Evonik Industries AG
Novozymes AG
ADAMA Ltd.
Bayer
T. Stanes & Company
Agrinos

Report Scope:

In this report, Soil Amendment Market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Soil Amendments Market, By Type:

Organic
Inorganic

Soil Amendments Market, By Soil Type:

Cereals & Grains
Oilseeds & Pulses
Fruits & Vegetables

Soil Amendments Market, By Form:

Dry
Liquid

Soil Amendments Market, By Region:

North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Middle East & Africa
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Kuwait
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Colombia

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered.
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Soil Amendment Market Outlook.

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Type (Organic and Inorganic)
5.2.2. By Soil Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses, Fruits & Vegetables)
5.2.3. By Form (Dry, Liquid)
5.2.4. By Company (2024)
5.2.5. By Region
5.3. Product Market Map

6. Asia-Pacific Soil Amendment Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Type
6.2.2. By Soil Type
6.2.3. By Form
6.2.4. By Country
6.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
6.3.1. China Soil Amendment Market Outlook.
6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.1.1.1. By Value
6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.1.2.1. By Type
6.3.1.2.2. By Soil Type
6.3.1.2.3. By Form
6.3.2. India Soil Amendment Market Outlook.
6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.2.1.1. By Value
6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.2.2.1. By Type
6.3.2.2.2. By Soil Type
6.3.2.2.3. By Form
6.3.3. South Korea Soil Amendment Market Outlook
6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.3.1.1. By Value
6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.3.2.1. By Type
6.3.3.2.2. By Soil Type
6.3.3.2.3. By Form
6.3.4. Japan Soil Amendment Market Outlook
6.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.4.1.1. By Value
6.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.4.2.1. By Type
6.3.4.2.2. By Soil Type
6.3.4.2.3. By Form
6.3.5. Australia Soil Amendment Market Outlook
6.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.5.1.1. By Value
6.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.5.2.1. By Type
6.3.5.2.2. By Soil Type
6.3.5.2.3. By Form

7. Europe Soil Amendment Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Type
7.2.2. By Soil Type
7.2.3. By Form
7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
7.3.1. France Soil Amendment Market Outlook
7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.1.1.1. By Value
7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.1.2.1. By Type
7.3.1.2.2. By Soil Type
7.3.1.2.3. By Form
7.3.2. Germany Soil Amendment Market Outlook
7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.2.1.1. By Value
7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.2.2.1. By Type
7.3.2.2.2. By Soil Type
7.3.2.2.3. By Form
7.3.3. United Kingdom Soil Amendment Market Outlook
7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.3.1.1. By Value
7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.3.2.1. By Type
7.3.3.2.2. By Soil Type
7.3.3.2.3. By Form
7.3.4. Italy Soil Amendment Market Outlook
7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.4.1.1. By Value
7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.4.2.1. By Type
7.3.4.2.2. By Soil Type
7.3.4.2.3. By Form
7.3.5. Spain Soil Amendment Market Outlook
7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.5.1.1. By Value
7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.5.2.1. By Type
7.3.5.2.2. By Soil Type
7.3.5.2.3. By Form

8. North America Humic-based bio stimulants Market Outlook.

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Type
8.2.2. By Soil Type
8.2.3. By Form
8.2.4. By Country
8.3. North America: Country Analysis
8.3.1. United States Soil Amendment Market Outlook
8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.1.1.1. By Value
8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.1.2.1. By Type
8.3.1.2.2. By Soil Type
8.3.1.2.3. By Form
8.3.2. Mexico Soil Amendment Market Outlook
8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.2.1.1. By Value
8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.2.2.1. By Type
8.3.2.2.2. By Soil Type
8.3.2.2.3. By Form
8.3.3. Canada Soil Amendment Market Outlook
8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.3.1.1. By Value
8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.3.2.1. By Type
8.3.3.2.2. By Soil Type
8.3.3.2.3. By Form

9. South America Soil Amendment Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Type
9.2.2. By Soil Type
9.2.3. By Form
9.2.4. By Country
9.3. South America: Country Analysis
9.3.1. Brazil Soil Amendment Market Outlook
9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.1.1.1. By Value
9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.1.2.1. By Type
9.3.1.2.2. By Soil Type
9.3.1.2.3. By Form
9.3.2. Argentina Soil Amendment Market Outlook
9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.2.1.1. By Value
9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.2.2.1. By Type
9.3.2.2.2. By Soil Type
9.3.2.2.3. By Form
9.3.3. Colombia Soil Amendment Market Outlook
9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.3.1.1. By Value
9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.3.2.1. By Type
9.3.3.2.2. By Soil Type
9.3.3.2.3. By Form

10. Middle East and Africa Soil Amendment Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Type
10.2.2. By Soil Type
10.2.3. By Form
10.2.4. By Country
10.3. MEA: Country Analysis
10.3.1. South Africa Soil Amendment Market Outlook
10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.1.1.1. By Value
10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.1.2.1. By Type
10.3.1.2.2. By Soil Type
10.3.1.2.3. By Form
10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Soil Amendment Market Outlook
10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.2.1.1. By Value
10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.2.2.1. By Type
10.3.2.2.2. By Soil Type
10.3.2.2.3. By Form
10.3.3. UAE Soil Amendment Market Outlook
10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.3.1.1. By Value
10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.3.2.1. By Type
10.3.3.2.2. By Soil Type
10.3.3.2.3. By Form
10.3.4. Kuwait Soil Amendment Market Outlook
10.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.4.1.1. By Value
10.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.4.2.1. By Type
10.3.4.2.2. By Soil Type
10.3.4.2.3. By Form

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Recent Developments
12.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
12.3. Product Developments

13. Competitive Landscape

13.1. BASF SE
13.1.1. Business Overview
13.1.2. Company Snapshot
13.1.3. Products & Services
13.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
13.1.5. Recent Developments
13.1.6. Key Personnel Details
13.1.7. SWOT Analysis
13.2. FMC Corporation
13.3. UPL Limited
13.4. NUFARM
13.5. Evonik Industries AG
13.6. Novozymes AG
13.7. ADAMA Ltd.
13.8. Bayer
13.9. T. Stanes & Company
13.10. Agrinos

14. Strategic Recommendations15. Strategic Recommendations

Companies Mentioned

BASF SE
FMC Corporation
UPL Limited
NUFARM
Evonik Industries AG
Novozymes AG
ADAMA Ltd.
Bayer
T. Stanes & Company
Agrinos

Table Information

Report Attribute	Details
No. of Pages	188
Published	June 2025
Forecast Period	2024 - 2030
Estimated Market Value ( USD ) in 2024	$ 4.72 Billion
Forecasted Market Value ( USD ) by 2030	$ 9.07 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate	11.4%
Regions Covered	Global
No. of Companies Mentioned	10

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