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2032 年硫基微量營養素市場預測:按類型、形式、應用和地區分類的全球分析Sulfur Based Micronutrients Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Type, Form, Application and By Geography |
根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據,全球含硫微量營養素市場預計在 2025 年達到 5.075 億美元,到 2032 年將達到 10.5366 億美元,預測期內的複合年成長率為 11.0%。
硫基微量營養素透過支持氨基酸合成、葉綠素形成和酶活性等基本生理過程,在促進植物生長和農業生產力方面發揮著至關重要的作用。這些微量營養素通常由硫等元素與鋅、錳和鐵等其他營養素組合而成,可以提高營養吸收和利用效率。硫對富含蛋白質的作物(如油籽和豆類)尤其有益,因為它可以提高氮的利用率並促進蛋白質的合成。在現代農業中,由於集約化耕作和大氣沉降減少,土壤硫濃度正在下降,硫基微量營養素配方在解決營養缺陷、提高作物產量和支持永續農業實踐方面的重要性日益凸顯。
PMC 對蘆薈的研究表明,與未經處理的對照組相比,施用 45 公斤硫/公頃可使葉片生物量產量平均增加 47%,硫利用效率增加 38%。
減少大氣中的硫沉積
傳統上,硫是由工業排放的二氧化硫沉澱而提供給農業土壤的。然而,由於嚴格的環境法規,許多地區,尤其是北美和歐洲,二氧化硫的排放已大幅減少。這導致先前依賴大氣硫的土壤出現了意料之外的、儘管對環境有益的養分缺口。此外,這些地區作物的硫缺乏現像日益明顯,需要施用含硫微量營養素來維持最佳生長和產量。
開發中地區農民缺乏知識
儘管越來越多的證據顯示土壤缺硫,但許多小農和邊際農戶,尤其是在開發中國家,仍然不了解硫對作物健康的重要性。這些地區的肥料使用通常著重於氮、磷、鉀(NPK)等常量營養素,而很少考慮中量營養素和微量營養素。儘管土壤缺硫,但這種無知和知識的缺乏導致了含硫微量營養素的利用不足。此外,在農業推廣服務有缺口和資金不足的地區,缺乏知識轉移仍然是市場擴張的主要障礙。
肥料配方技術進步
液體微量營養素混合物、緩釋性硫化合物和奈米肥料等新技術為硫的施用開闢了新的可能性。這些進展可以最大限度地減少淋溶和揮發而造成的損失,提高養分利用效率,並減少施用頻率。例如,奈米硫肥已證明低劑量即可獲得良好的吸收率和肥效,有望成為一種經濟且永續的解決方案,符合全球生態友善養分輸送系統和智慧農業的發展趨勢。
與其他微量營養素的競爭
鋅、硼、鐵和錳等微量營養素廣為人知且積極推廣,但它們與含硫微量營養素競爭激烈。在農業推廣服務和政府計畫中,硫常常被這些營養素所掩蓋。在肥料預算有限且補貼上限受限的市場中,含硫產品的市場佔有率可能會下降,而對作物生長效果更明顯或更直接的營養素則更受青睞。
對於含硫微量營養素市場而言,新冠疫情的影響可謂是喜憂參半。由於勞動力短缺、運輸限制以及全球供應鏈中斷,包括含硫產品在內的肥料生產和分銷在疫情初期受到了嚴重阻礙。經濟不確定性導致許多農民推遲採購,導致需求暫時下降。儘管如此,各國政府仍將糧食安全放在首位,農業在大多數國家被視為重要部門,這使得農業投入品供應得以恢復,從而實現了逐步復甦。從長遠來看,疫情加速了精密農業和土壤健康管理技術的採用,因為農民更加重視提高作物的韌性和產量,這間接刺激了對硫等微量營養素的需求。
預計預測期內硫-膨潤土-鋅部分將實現最大幅度成長。
預計硫-膨潤土-鋅肥領域將在預測期內佔據最大市場佔有率。這種主導地位是由於作物產量和營養品質受到鋅缺乏症的不利影響,鋅缺乏症在主要農業區(尤其是亞洲和非洲)的土壤中普遍存在。硫-膨潤土和鋅結合使用時,其緩釋特性會增強,進而提高植物的吸收效率。植物酵素的活化、蛋白質的合成和生長激素的調節都依賴鋅。隨著人們對微量營養素缺乏症的認知不斷提高以及食品強化工作的推進,對硫-膨潤土-鋅等富鋅肥料的需求預計將不斷成長,這使得該細分市場在商業性至關重要。
預計在預測期內,水果和蔬菜部分將以最高的複合年成長率成長。
預計水果和蔬菜細分市場將在預測期內實現最高成長。消費者對優質、營養和無殘留農產品的需求不斷成長,尤其是在都市區和出口導向市場,是推動這一成長的關鍵因素。水果和蔬菜特別容易缺乏微量營養素,而硫對於提升風味、色澤、維生素含量以及抗病蟲害能力至關重要。此外,隨著精密農業、溫室和有機農業實踐的興起,農民開始使用含硫微量營養素,透過均衡營養來最佳化產量和品質。這推動了這個高價值作物細分市場的快速擴張。
預計亞太地區將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率,這得益於高人口密度、農業蓬勃發展以及不斷成長的糧食需求。中國和印度等國家由於土壤微量營養素(尤其是硫和鋅)嚴重缺乏,以及政府大力推行平衡施肥計劃,引領市場。油籽、豆類、小麥和水稻等需硫作物的盛行進一步刺激了硫的消費量。此外,農民意識的不斷提高、農業化學品分銷網路的不斷擴大以及印度土壤健康卡計劃等支持性舉措加速了含硫微量營養素的應用,鞏固了亞太地區在該領域領先市場的地位。
在預測期內,南美洲地區預計將呈現最高的複合年成長率。這得歸功於該地區更加重視作物生產力和土壤肥力管理。為了促進水果、玉米和大豆等高價值作物的大規模生產,巴西和阿根廷等國家正迅速採用先進的施肥技術。該地區的集約化農業嚴重消耗了微量營養素,因此正在使用富硫肥料。由於農產品出口增加、對微量營養素益處的認知不斷加深以及對農業技術和精密農業的投資不斷增加,該地區的市場也在擴大。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Sulfur Based Micronutrients Market is accounted for $507.50 million in 2025 and is expected to reach $1053.66 million by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 11.0% during the forecast period. Sulfur-based micronutrients play a crucial role in enhancing plant growth and agricultural productivity by aiding in essential physiological processes such as amino acid synthesis, chlorophyll formation, and enzyme activity. These micronutrients, which enhance nutrient uptake and efficiency, usually consist of elements like sulfur in combination with other nutrients like zinc, manganese, or iron. Because it promotes nitrogen utilization and aids in protein synthesis, sulfur is particularly useful in crops like oilseeds and legumes that have high protein requirements. In order to address deficiencies, increase crop yield, and support sustainable farming methods, sulfur-based micronutrient formulations have become more significant in modern agriculture as soil sulfur levels fall as a result of intensive farming and decreased atmospheric deposition.
According to PMC research on Aloe vera, applying sulfur at 45 kg S/ha increased leaf biomass yield by an average of 47%, and sulfur use efficiency rose by 38% compared to no-sulfur control.
Reduction in sulfur deposition in the atmosphere
Sulfur has historically been supplied to agricultural soils through rainfall from industrial sulfur dioxide emissions. However, these emissions have significantly decreased in many regions, especially North America and Europe, due to strict environmental regulations. This has unintentionally caused a nutrient gap in soils that previously relied on atmospheric sulfur, despite the fact that it is good for the environment. Additionally, the application of sulfur-based micronutrients is therefore required to maintain optimal growth and productivity, as crops in these areas increasingly show sulfur deficiencies.
Insufficient farmer knowledge in developing areas
The importance of sulfur for crop health is still unknown to many small and marginal farmers, especially in developing nations, despite mounting evidence of sulfur deficiencies in soils. While secondary and micronutrients are given less consideration, fertilizer use in these areas frequently concentrates on macronutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK). Despite soil deficiencies, this ignorance and lack of knowledge result in the underutilization of sulfur-based micronutrients. Furthermore, the lack of knowledge transfer continues to be a major obstacle to market expansion in areas with disparate or underfunded agricultural extension services.
Technological advancements in fertilizer formulations
New possibilities for delivering sulfur are being opened up by emerging technologies like liquid micronutrient blends, slow-release sulfur compounds, and nano-fertilizers. These developments minimize losses from leaching or volatilization, increase the efficiency of nutrient use, and decrease the frequency of application. Nano-sulfur fertilizers, for example, have demonstrated superior absorption and efficacy at lower dosages, creating prospects for economical and sustainable solutions. This is in line with worldwide trends in environmentally friendly nutrient delivery systems and smart agriculture.
Competition from other micronutrients
Micronutrients like zinc, boron, iron, and manganese are well-known and actively promoted, and they compete fiercely with sulfur-based micronutrients. In agricultural extension services and government programs, sulfur's function is frequently overshadowed by these nutrients. Products containing sulfur may see a decline in market share in markets with restricted fertilizer budgets or subsidy caps, as preference may be given to nutrients that have more obvious or immediate effects on crop performance.
In the market for sulfur-based micronutrients, the COVID-19 pandemic had a mixed effect. Production and distribution of fertilizers, including sulfur-based products, were severely hampered in the early stages by labor shortages, transportation restrictions, and disruptions in the global supply chain. There was a brief drop in demand as a result of many farmers delaying purchases because of economic uncertainty. Nonetheless, governments prioritized food security and restarted agricultural input supplies because agriculture was deemed an essential sector in the majority of countries, allowing for a gradual recovery. Longer-term, as farmers concentrated on increasing crop resilience and productivity, the pandemic sped up the adoption of precision farming and soil health management techniques, indirectly boosting the demand for micronutrients like sulfur.
The sulfur-bentonite-zinc segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The sulfur-bentonite-zinc segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period. Crop yields and nutritional quality are negatively impacted by the widespread zinc deficiency in soils across major agricultural regions, especially in Asia and Africa, which is the reason for this dominance. The slow-release characteristics of sulfur-bentonite and zinc are enhanced when combined, increasing the efficiency of plant uptake. Enzyme activation, protein synthesis, and growth hormone regulation in plants all depend on zinc. Demand for zinc-enriched fertilizers, such as sulfur-bentonite-zinc, is anticipated to rise in tandem with increased awareness of micronutrient deficiencies and food fortification initiatives, making this market segment the most commercially significant one.
The fruits & vegetables segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the fruits & vegetables segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate. Growing consumer demand, particularly in urban and export-focused markets, for premium, nutrient-dense, residue-free produce is the main driver of this growth. Fruits and vegetables are particularly vulnerable to micronutrient deficiencies, and sulfur is essential for enhancing their flavor, color, vitamin content, and disease and pest resistance. Moreover, sulfur-based micronutrients are being used by growers to optimize yield and quality through balanced nutrition as a result of the growing use of precision farming, greenhouse cultivation, and organic practices. This is driving the market's rapid expansion in this high-value crop segment.
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share, driven by its dense population, extensive agricultural landscape, and rising demand for food. Due to extensive soil micronutrient deficiencies, particularly in sulfur and zinc, and robust government programs encouraging balanced fertilization, nations like China and India are leading the way. Consumption is further increased by the prevalence of crops that require sulfur, such as oilseeds, pulses, wheat, and rice. Furthermore, the adoption of sulfur-based micronutrients has accelerated due to growing farmer awareness, expanding agrochemical distribution networks, and supportive policies such as India's Soil Health Card scheme, solidifying Asia-Pacific's position as the region's leading market in this field.
Over the forecast period, the South America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR because crop productivity and soil fertility management are receiving more attention. Advanced fertilization techniques are being quickly adopted by nations like Brazil and Argentina in order to facilitate the large-scale production of high-value crops like fruits, corn, and soybeans. Because intensive farming in the area depletes micronutrients significantly, sulfur-enriched fertilizers are being used. The market is also expanding due to increased agricultural exports, increased knowledge of the advantages of micronutrients, and increased investments in agritech and precision farming.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Sulfur Based Micronutrients Market include Nufarm Ltd., Coromandel International Limited, ICL Group, Haifa Group, Sohar Sulphur Fertilizers LLC, Aries Agro Limited, Yara International, Mirabelle Agro Manufacturing Pvt Ltd, ATP Nutrition Ltd., Tiger-Sul Products LLC, Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd (DFPCL), Kugler Company, Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), Sinochem Group, Mosaic Company, K+S Aktiengesellschaft, HBT India and SML Limited.
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