Non-Protein Nitrogen Market Report 2026

The non-protein nitrogen market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.48 billion in 2025 to $1.56 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of commercial livestock farming, increasing feed formulation efficiency, rising demand for protein-rich animal products, availability of urea-based feed additives, adoption of nitrogen supplements in cattle nutrition.

The non-protein nitrogen market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.94 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for cost-effective feed solutions, rising adoption of sustainable livestock nutrition, expansion of dairy and beef production, growing focus on feed efficiency improvement, development of advanced npn formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of npn in livestock feed, rising focus on feed cost optimization, growing adoption in ruminant nutrition, expansion of high-efficiency nitrogen supplements, enhanced emphasis on protein synthesis efficiency.

The anticipated growth in the non-protein nitrogen market is expected to be propelled by the increasing consumption of meat. Meat, which refers to the edible muscular tissue of animals consumed as food, is a key component of human diets. The incorporation of non-protein nitrogen in feed consumption can enhance the overall protein content and nutritional value of meat products. This enhancement is achieved through the conversion of components such as urea, biuret, and ammonium phosphate to proteins by microbes in the ruminant stomach. For example, in March 2023, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, beef production in Australia increased by 11.3% to reach 524,335 tons, and mutton production increased by 31.8% to 58,662 tons. This surge in meat consumption contributes to the growth of the non-protein nitrogen market.

Leading companies in non-protein nitrogen market are concentrating on developing novel products to maintain their competitive edge. For example, in June 2024, Paradeep Phosphates Limited, an India-based manufacturer of chemical fertilizers, introduced its Nanourea and DAP products. Nano DAP contains 8% nitrogen and 16% phosphorus, and its small particle size (less than 100 nm) enhances nutrient absorption by facilitating easier entry into plant systems. This product can replace 50% of the conventional DAP's phosphorus requirement, thus improving fertilizer efficiency and crop yields. On the other hand, Nano Urea delivers 4% nitrogen in liquid form, significantly boosting nutrient use efficiency to over 80%. This innovation reduces the need for traditional urea by at least 50%, thereby promoting sustainability and minimizing environmental impact.

In May 2023, Alltech, a US-based nutrition company, partnered with Agolin, a Switzerland-based feed additives company. This strategic partnership aims to provide eco-friendly nutrition solutions to support cattle production and sustainability goals. The collaboration leverages nutritional technology to enhance animal welfare, increase feed efficiency and conversion, improve milk and meat production quality, boost profitability, and reduce environmental impact, including increased nitrogen efficiency. This partnership reflects the industry's commitment to innovation and sustainable practices in the non-protein nitrogen market.

Major companies operating in the non-protein nitrogen market are Yara International, Nutrien, CF Industries, Koch Fertilizer, EuroChem, Acron Group, Tata Chemicals, Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers, Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals, SABIC Agri-Nutrients, OCI Global, Helm AG, ICL Group, Haifa Group, SQM, Coromandel International, Indo Gulf Fertilisers, Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore, Madras Fertilizers.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the non-protein nitrogen market in 2025 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the non-protein nitrogen market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the non-protein nitrogen market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the non-protein nitrogen market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The non-protein nitrogen market consists of sales of ammonium phosphate, urea formaldehyde, melamine, and extruded grain-urea mixes. 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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