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市場調查報告書
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2025-2033年肥料添加劑市場規模、佔有率、趨勢及預測(按功能、形式、應用和地區)Fertilizer Additives Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Function, Form, Application, and Region, 2025-2033 |
2024年,全球肥料添加劑市場規模達30.6億美元。展望未來, IMARC Group預測,到2033年,市場規模將達到36.4億美元,2025年至2033年的複合年成長率為1.9%。亞太地區目前佔據市場主導地位,2024年的市佔率將超過60.5%。隨著人們對傳統農業實踐導致土壤退化的認知不斷提高,市場規模正在擴大。
為提高全球農業生產力,高效肥料的需求不斷成長,推動了肥料添加劑市場的發展。永續農業實踐意識的不斷增強,促使人們擴大採用能夠提高養分利用率並減少環境影響的添加劑。先進灌溉系統和精準農業的興起進一步擴大了對客製化添加劑的需求。政府推廣高效農業投入的措施也在市場擴張中發揮關鍵作用。例如,印度聯邦政府推出了109個高產量、氣候適應性強的作物品種,並在2024-25年為農業撥款15.2億盧比,用於支持研發創新添加劑,以增強氣候適應性並提高作物產量。
美國肥料添加劑市場受高效農業投入需求驅動,旨在提高作物產量並應對土壤健康挑戰。大規模農業和精準農業等先進技術的興起,增加了對高性能添加劑的需求。政府計畫以及促進永續發展和提高人們對減少肥料浪費的經濟效益認知的私人投資,推動了能夠提高穩定性和效率的添加劑的應用。 2023年12月13日,Chipotle的Cultivate Next基金投資了Greenfield Robotics和Nitricity。總部位於堪薩斯州的Greenfield開發機器人以減少除草劑的使用並支持再生農業;而美國農業科技新創公司Nitricity則徹底改變了氮肥的生產方式,利用人工閃電生產低排放肥料。這些投資符合永續農業的需求,同時最大限度地減少了對環境的影響。
先進的營養管理技術
根據一份產業報告,2022 年全球肥料市場價值為 1,970 億美元,到 2023 年將成長 2.5%,達到 2,020 億美元。對最佳化肥料使用日益成長的需求促進了新技術的應用,以確保植物在正確的時間以正確的數量獲得必要的營養。例如,2024 年 6 月,DPH Biologicals 推出了 EnvelixTM Prime,這是一款獲得專利的生物營養增強劑,專門設計用於均勻覆蓋散裝乾肥料,從而在一次施用中提供強大的生物群落。此外,它含有天然存在的有益細菌和真菌微生物,透過使用載體將微生物黏附到肥料顆粒上,最大限度地提高和加速肥力釋放。這一趨勢是由提高農業生產力同時最大限度地減少環境影響的需求所驅動的。例如,2024 年 6 月,肥料製造商 Paradeep Phosphates (PPL) 推出了奈米尿素和 DAP 產品。奈米尿素是農業領域的革命,因為它有可能減少儲存空間,同時提高作物產量。此外,先進技術也有助於永續農業實踐,這將在預測期內繼續推動市場發展。 2024年5月,FRST(肥料推薦支援工具)計畫合作夥伴宣布推出一款基於網路的工具,可為作物施肥提供土壤磷鉀測試值的客觀、科學的解讀。
精準農業的普及
精準農業實踐的新興趨勢,即使用數據驅動的方法,正成為重要的成長促進因素。根據最近的產業新聞,到2024年,精準農業解決方案預計將使作物產量提高高達20%,同時減少30%的用水量。例如,2024年6月,資訊科技服務供應商LG CNS推出了一個人工智慧驅動的平台,可以分析氣象資料和土壤,以最佳化肥料使用和灌溉計劃,同時預測病蟲害爆發並推薦農藥。此外,感測器和物聯網設備的廣泛應用也促進了肥料添加劑市場的成長。例如,2024年1月,印度科學與工業研究理事會(CSIR)啟動了一項任務,旨在為南印度的水稻開發區域特定的智慧農業技術。該計畫設想使用基於物聯網(IoT)的感測器來產生涵蓋該國不同農業氣候條件的即時精準資料庫。除此之外,雅苒國際 (Yara International) 等公司提供的智慧肥料採用先進技術,確保營養物質在植物所需的時間和地點精準輸送。此外,2024 年 4 月,Nitricity Inc. 與奧蘭食品配料公司 (Olam Food Ingredients) 在加州中央谷地啟動了氣候智慧型氮肥的田間試驗。
生物添加物的需求
全球人口正以前所未有的速度成長,數億人湧入城市地區。大規模城市化無意中造成了廢棄物產生、棲息地破壞和污染。預計到2024年,全球人口年增率將達到約0.87%,高於2023年的0.88%。此外,消費者環保意識的增強也推動了對肥料中微生物和生物添加劑的需求,因為它們是自然增強作物健康和產量的有效途徑。例如,2024年3月,Nachurs Alpine Solutions (NAS) 推出了名為NACHURS Enduro-Shield的新型生物刺激素產品線,以保護多種作物的遺傳產量潛力。此外,包括根瘤菌和菌根真菌在內的產品是生物添加劑的典型代表,它們與植物形成共生關係,促進植物更好地吸收養分。同樣,2024年3月,高價值生物基產品和特殊聚合物的永續生產商之一科騰公司(Kraton Corporation)開發了SYLVASOLV,這是一種生物基肥料塗層,旨在滿足農業行業獨特的功能需求。此外,對有機和永續農業實踐日益成長的需求也促進了市場的發展。 2024年1月,Zuari Farmhub Ltd (ZFHL) 推出了採用綠色生物技術生產的奈米肥料添加劑 Nano Shakti Nano DAP 和 Nano Shakti Nano Urea。
The global fertilizer additives market size was valued at USD 3.06 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 3.64 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 1.9% from 2025-2033. Asia Pacific currently dominates the market, holding a market share of over 60.5% in 2024. The increasing awareness among individuals towards soil deterioration caused by conventional agricultural practices is primarily augmenting the market.
The fertilizer additives market is driven by increasing demand for high-efficiency fertilizers to enhance global agricultural productivity. Growing awareness of sustainable farming practices is augmenting the adoption of additives that improve nutrient availability while reducing environmental impact. The rise of advanced irrigation systems and precision agriculture is further amplifying the need for customized additives. Government initiatives promoting efficient agricultural inputs are also playing a crucial role in market expansion. For instance, India's Union government launched 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient crop varieties and allocated ₹1.52 lakh crore for agriculture in 2024-25, supporting research and development (R&D) to create innovative additives for climate resilience and improved crop yields.
The United States fertilizer additives market is driven by the demand for efficient agricultural inputs to enhance crop yields and address soil health challenges. The rise of large-scale farming and advanced technologies such as precision agriculture is increasing the need for high-performance additives. Government programs as well as private investments promoting sustainability and awareness regarding the economic benefits of reducing fertilizer waste drive adoption of additives that improve stability and efficiency. On December 13, 2023, Chipotle's Cultivate Next fund invested in Greenfield Robotics and Nitricity. Greenfield, based in Kansas, develops robots to reduce herbicide use and support regenerative farming, while Nitricity, an American agtech startup revolutionizing nitrogen fertilizer production, creates low-emission fertilizers using artificial lightning. These investments align with the need for sustainable agriculture while minimizing environmental impacts.
Advanced Nutrient Management Technologies
According to an industrial report, the global fertilizer market was valued at USD 197 Billion in 2022 rising by 2.5% to USD 202 Billion in 2023. The inflating need for optimizing the use of fertilizers is augmenting the adoption of novel technologies to ensure that plants receive the necessary nutrients at the right time and in the right amounts. For example, in June 2024, DPH Biologicals introduced EnvelixTM Prime, a patented biological nutrient enhancer specifically designed to uniformly cover bulk dry fertilizer, thereby delivering a robust biological consortium in a single application. Additionally, it contains naturally occurring beneficial bacterial and fungal microorganisms to maximize and accelerate fertility release by using a carrier to adhere microorganisms to the fertilizer prill. This trend is driven by the need to increase agricultural productivity while minimizing environmental impact. For instance, in June 2024, a fertilizer maker, Paradeep Phosphates (PPL), unveiled nano urea and DAP products. The nano urea is a revolution in the agriculture sector, as it has the potential to reduce storage space while improving crop yield. Apart from this, advanced technologies also contribute to sustainable farming practices, which will continue to fuel the market over the forecasted period. In May 2024, FRST (Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool) project partners announced the release of a web-based tool that provides unbiased and science-based interpretations of soil test phosphorus and potassium values for crop fertilization.
Popularity of Precision Agriculture
The emerging trend of using precision agriculture practices, which involves the use of data-driven approaches, is acting as a significant growth-inducing factor. As per recent industrial news, by 2024, precision agriculture solutions are expected to increase crop yields by up to 20% while reducing water usage by 30%. For instance, in June 2024, LG CNS, one of the information technology service providers, launched an AI-driven platform that analyzes meteorological data and soil to optimize fertilizer usage and irrigation schedules while also predicting pest outbreaks as well as recommending pesticides. Moreover, the widespread adoption of sensors and IoT devices is also contributing to the fertilizer additives market growth. For example, in January 2024, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) introduced a mission to develop region-specific smart agro-technologies for paddy in South India. The project envisages the use of the Internet of Things (IoT) based sensors to generate a real-time precision database across different agro-climatic conditions of the country. Apart from this, smart fertilizers, such as those offered by Yara International, use advanced technology to ensure that nutrients are delivered precisely when and where plants need them. Furthermore, in April 2024, Nitricity Inc. launched the field trial of climate-smart nitrogen fertilizer on almond trees with Olam Food Ingredients in California's Central Valley.
Demand for Biological Additives
The global population is growing at an unprecedented rate and hundreds of millions of people are moving into urban areas. This mass urbanization inadvertently results in waste production, habitat destruction and pollution. The global population rate is growing around 0.87% per year in 2024, up from 0.88% in 2023. Apart from this, the rising consumer environmental consciousness is escalating the demand for microbial and biological additives in fertilizers as an effective way to enhance crop health and productivity naturally. For instance, in March 2024, Nachurs Alpine Solutions (NAS) introduced a new biostimulant product line called NACHURS Enduro-Shield to protect genetic yield potential in a variety of crops. Moreover, products, including Rhizobium bacteria and Mycorrhizal fungi, are prime examples of biological additives that form symbiotic relationships with plants to ensure the facilitation of better nutrient absorption. Similarly, in March 2024, Kraton Corporation, one of the sustainable producers of high-value biobased products and specialty polymers, developed SYLVASOLV, a biobased fertilizer coating to meet the unique functional needs of the agriculture industry. Besides this, the elevating need for organic and sustainable farming practices is also strengthening the market. In January 2024, Zuari Farmhub Ltd (ZFHL) unveiled its nano fertilizer additives, Nano Shakti Nano DAP and Nano Shakti Nano Urea, that are produced by using green biotechnology.
Anticaking agents leads the market with around 54.6% of market share in 2024. Anticaking agents dominate the fertilizer additives market due to their crucial role in maintaining product quality during storage and transportation. These agents prevent clumping by reducing moisture absorption and ensuring fertilizers remain free-flowing and easy to apply. Their effectiveness in enhancing shelf life and improving the efficiency of fertilizer application drives their widespread adoption. Additionally, the growing demand for high-quality fertilizers in agriculture, coupled with increased focus on reducing waste and operational costs, further solidifies the dominance of anticaking agents in the market.
Granular additives lead the market. Granular additives are widely used due to their ease of handling, uniform distribution, and controlled release properties. For example, Mosaic's MicroEssentials offer a granular form that combines essential nutrients and additives for improved crop performance. Innovations like these sustainable farming practices by minimizing nutrient leaching and runoff. Granular additives further improve soil structure by ensuring consistent nutrient availability, which promotes healthier root systems and boosts plant resilience. Their long shelf life and compatibility with various crop types make them a preferred choice for farmers globally. Additionally, granular forms are well-suited for mechanized application methods, reducing labor costs and increasing efficiency in large-scale farming.
Urea leads the market. Urea, a widely used nitrogen fertilizer, frequently includes urease inhibitors to decrease nitrogen loss from volatilization. An example is AGROTAIN by Koch Agronomic Services, a popular addition for urea. Additives like these improve nitrogen retention in the soil and support higher crop yields by ensuring a steady nutrient supply. As a widely used fertilizer, urea benefits from additives that enhance its performance, including anti-caking agents, dust suppressants, and slow-release coatings. Along with volatilization, these additives actively address common challenges associated with urea, such as clumping, and nutrient loss, ensuring more efficient nutrient delivery to crops.
In 2024, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share of over 60.5%. Asia-Pacific remains the leading region in the fertilizer additives market as a result of its substantial agricultural industry and heavy dependence on farming to sustain increasing population in countries including India and China. The use of innovative farming techniques in the area, such as precision agriculture and better irrigation systems, increases the need for high-quality additives. Government efforts to encourage sustainable farming practices and provide subsidies for fertilizer usage also strengthen the market. Moreover, the dominance of Asia-Pacific as the top market for fertilizer additives on a global scale is reinforced by the extensive fertilizer production and export operations in the region that necessitate additives for ensuring product quality while in storage and transit.
United States Fertilizer Additives Market Analysis
In 2024, United States accounted for 72.5% of the total North America fertilizer additives market. Increased agriculture demand and stringent regulations for sustainable farming increase the demand for U.S. fertilizer additives. According to USDA, agriculture, food, and related industries contributed approximately USD 1.530 Trillion to the U.S. GDP in 2023, accounting for a 5.6% share, of which America's farms contributed about 0.7% at USD 203.5 Billion. Adoption of additives such as anti-caking agents and dust suppressants ensures that environmental standards are met, including the US Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water Act. Companies such as Nutrien and Mosaic are leading in innovation to introduce biodegradable and environmentally friendly additives that meet both regulatory needs and consumer demands. Advancements in precision agriculture have enabled a bigger market for liquid fertilizers that are integrated with additives, further driving market growth.
Europe Fertilizer Additives Market Analysis
Europe's fertilizer additives market is driven by sustainable agriculture and stringent EU legislation. The European Green Deal plan set a target to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers by 20% by 2030, promoting bio-based additives. Major markets in Germany, France, and the Netherlands form a large part of Europe's fertilizer consumption. Anti-caking agents are the most sizable component of the market, as a large majority of fertilizers sold in the region are granular. Companies such as BASF and Yara are developing advanced products that are in line with the EU's sustainability goals. The region is also intent on organic farming, which increased 15% from 2020 to 2023, an aspect that supports the use of organic-compatible additives.
Asia Pacific Fertilizer Additives Market Analysis
Asia Pacific is the world's largest region in the fertilizer additives market, accounting for significant regional demand in 2023 among India and China. Growth is due to higher demand for food coupled with government subsidies on fertilizers. According to an industrial report, India witnessed a remarkable rise in both production and sales of key fertilisers, propelling the total production to an impressive 45.2 million tons during FY23-24. In addition to this, the adoption of advanced additives in China is escalating with China's "Zero Growth of Fertilizer Use" policy that reduces chemical fertilizer use, while increasing crop productivity. Anti-foaming agents and corrosion inhibitors are now gaining recognition in liquid fertilizer formulations. Companies such as Haifa Chemicals and Clariant also extended their operations to cater to regional demand.
Latin America Fertilizer Additives Market Analysis
The fertilizer additives market in Latin America is increasing due to increased agricultural exports and attempts to improve soil productivity. According to an industry report, Brazil is the biggest soybean exporter worldwide, and in 2023, it used more than 35 million metric tons of fertilizers where additives play an important role in preventing caking and enhancing nutrient delivery. Increasing awareness regarding sustainable agriculture, and government initiatives such as the soil health initiatives from Embrapa, would prove beneficial for the adoption of eco-friendly additives. The market for micronutrient-enriched fertilizers in Mexico is growing, augmented by additive technologies that enhance the bioavailability of micronutrients. Significant contributors to this growth are local players such as Fertinal and international giants such as FMC Corporation.
Middle East and Africa Fertilizer Additives Market Analysis
In the Middle East and Africa, fertilizer additives are crucial to overcoming challenges such as water scarcity and low soil fertility. According to an industrial report, Saudi Arabia and Qatar accounted for a share of 45% and 27% in GCC fertilizer production volume market in 2019. Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 emphasizes sustainable agriculture, driving demand for high-performance fertilizers with additives. Developments such as the African Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM) are now embracing improved fertilizers with additives to increase yields in Africa. Companies, including SABIC and OCP Group, invest in research and development (R&D) activities to develop additives specific to a region, thereby solving not only climate challenges but nutrient deficiencies as well.
The fertilizer additives market features a competitive landscape with key players focusing on innovation and strategic collaborations to maintain their market positions. Major companies invest in research and development (R&D) to create advanced, eco-friendly additives that enhance fertilizer efficiency and sustainability. The market also sees competition from regional players offering cost-effective solutions tailored to local agricultural needs. Regulatory compliance, sustainability goals, and expanding global agricultural practices drive innovation and market dynamics. Strategic mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships further strengthen the presence of prominent companies while addressing the growing demand for high-performance fertilizer additives worldwide.