Fertilizers Additive Market

Fertilizers Additive Market Overview

The global Fertilizers Additive Market size was valued at USD 3.43 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 4.18 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 3.4% from 2025-2030. 

The fertilizers additive market is driven by increasing technological advancements in fertilizers enhancers, growing in agricultural productivity and rising government initiatives and investments. High cost associated with innovative and advanced fertilizer additives however are emerging as growth inhibiting factors in the market. Market leaders including Clariant AG, Corteva, Koch Fertilizer are also focusing on innovation and strategic collaborations to lead the market. Apart from that introduction of smart fertilizer additives are one of the best future prospects for the market.

Increasing Technological Advancements in Fertilizers Additive Drives the Growth of the Market

The increasing technological advancements in fertilizers additive including the development of slow released and controlled release formulations to improve nutrient efficiency and minimize environmental impact fuels the growth of the market. 

For instance, in March 2023 Phospholutions Inc launched RhizoSorb a patented phosphate fertilizer additive that helps growers to achieve a 50 % reduction in applied phosphorus on corn and soyabeans without compromising yield. The technology works by storing and releasing phosphate efficiently in the soil by increasing plant availability and uptake throughout the growing season. Thus, such advancements improve crop productivity and also contribute to more sustainable agricultural practices thereby accelerating growth of the market.

Growing Agricultural Productivity Fuels Market’s Growth

The growing agricultural productivity to meet the rising demand of rising population is boosting the use of additive fertilizers that enhances the nutrient efficiency and crop yields further propels the growth of the market. 

According to the latest report published by Our World in Data the value of agricultural production in 2023 reached approximately USD 5.09 trillion, marking a 6 % increase from around USD 4.86 trillion in 2021. Therefore, this growing reliance on fertilizer additives to meet the rising food demands is further driving the expansion of the global fertilizers additive market.

Rising Government Initiatives and Investments Boosts the Growth of the Market

The rising government initiatives and investments aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability are driving the growth of the market. Governments across the world are implementing policies, subsidies and research programs that encourages the adoption of advanced fertilizers fortified with additives. 

As per the latest report of Cabinet Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia the government decided to raise the allocation of subsidized fertilizer from 4.7 million tons to 9.55 million tons for the year 2024.

Also, a report published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2022 the U.S. government made an investment of USD 500 million under the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program to enhance innovations in domestic fertilization production. 

Moreover, with the surge in demand for funding the USDA as of June 2023 increased the FPEP funding to USD 900 million. Thus, this rising demand for efficient and ecofriendly fertilizer additives to improve crop yields, soil health and environmental sustainability accelerates the fertilizers additive market expansion.

High Cost Associated with Innovative and Advanced Fertilizer Additives Hinders Markets Growth

High cost associated with innovative and advanced fertilizer additives becomes a barrier for small-scale farmers and agricultural businesses specially in the developing regions restricts the fertilizers additive market growth.

Introduction of Smart Fertilizer Additives is Expected to Create Ample Future Opportunities

The emergence of intelligent fertilizer additives such as polymer coated urea and bio-based inhibitor is expected to generate significant future opportunities. These intelligent additives use agricultural technologies that facilitate the controlled release of nutrient by enhancing crop yield while minimizing environmental impact. 

The intelligent additives enhance nutrient effectiveness and promote sustainable farming methods that correspond with the increasing need for environmentally friendly agricultural options. This progress removes the issues of traditional fertilizers and promote the use of effective and sustainable farming practice that will propel market growth in the future.

Market Segmentations and Scope of the Study

The fertilizers additive market report is segmented by type, function, form, end product, and region. On the basis of type, the market is divided into Nitrogenous Additives, Phosphatic additives, potassic additives, and others. On the basis of function, the market is categorized into inhibitors, coating agents, granulation aids, anti-caking agents, and others. On the basis of form, the market is segmented into solid and liquid. On the basis of end-user, the market is classified into agricultural sector, horticultural sector, turf management, and forestry. Regional breakdown and analysis of each of the aforesaid segments includes regions comprising of North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW.

Geographical Analysis

Asia Pacific region dominates the fertilizer additive market share and during the forecast period. This is due to the increasing effort by various regional organizations to encourage the formation of highly efficient fertilizer additives that boost nutrient consumption, improve soil composition and support sustainable agricultural practices. For example, in August 2024 the Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited started the Nano Fertilizer Usage Promotion Mahaabhiyan to promote the use of nano fertilizers in India by providing a 25 % subsidy on items such as Nano Urea Plus and Nano DAP to farmers across 800 villages. As a result, the incorporation of advanced technologies into agriculture to fulfill the region production needs is driving market expansion.

Additionally, the growing agricultural sector demands modern farming techniques as it generates a significant necessity for increased crop production and enhanced soil quality fueling market expansion. These additives play a crucial role in boosting fertilizer efficiency by enhancing nutrient accessibility that reduces nutrient loss and lessen environmental effects. 

The latest report published by the Food and Fertilizer Technology Center for the Asian and Pacific region the agricultural sector contributed approximately 9.86 % to Indonesia's gross domestic production. 

The sector's GDP over the last five years from 2018 to 2022 averaged around USD 107.94 billion annually with a growth rate of about 3.21 % per year. Such consistent growth in the agricultural sector reflects the role of fertilizer additives in supporting sustainable farming practices further driving expansion of the market in the region.

On the other hand, Europe region is expected to show a steady rise in the fertilizers additive market growth owing to the rising initiatives by giant market players to develop innovative and sustainable fertilizer additives. 

For example, in June 2023 EIT InnoEnergy, RIC Energy, MAIRE, Siemens Financial Services, InVivo and HEINEKEN collaboratively launched FertigHy, a new company in low carbon fertiliser production to accelerate decarbonization of food value chain. 

The company focus to create cost effective and low carbon fertilizers for European farmers by addressing the recent issues faced from supply chain interruption and global uncertainties in natural gas availability that affect food security in European Union and worldwide. Such joint initiatives are expected to enhance market growth by promoting sustainability and resilience within the agricultural sector.

Also, the increasing demand for food security driven by the growing population necessitates the adoption of high yielding and effective agricultural processes that increase fertilizer additives demand. The latest report of European Council states the European Union invested around USD 8.6 billion for food security programs for 2022 to 2024. Such investment highlights the region's effort in sustainability of agriculture adding more momentum to the growth of the market.

Competitive Landscape

Various market players operating in the fertilizers additive industry include Arkema, CHEMIPOL, S.A., Clariant AG, Corteva, Koch Fertilizer, LLC, Dorf Ketal, BASF SE, KAO Corporation, Solvay, Holland Novochem, Tolsa Group, Michelman, Inc., Nutrien Ltd., Hubei Fubon Technology Co., Ltd., EuroChem Group, and others. These market players are opting various strategies including product launch to maintain their dominance in the industry.

For instance, in April 2024, Chemipol agrochemical granulation auxiliaries integrated two of its product Binderpol and Chemisyl to improve the granulation process of fertilizers and its performance. The Binderpol consists of powdered and liquid additives that enhance the granulation process of solid fertilizers by ensuring uniform granule size, reducing dust, and improving grain resistance. Chemisyl features powdered anticaking agents that prevent moisture-induced caking and regulate water absorption in fertilizers.

Key Benefits

• The report provides quantitative analysis and estimations of the fertilizers additive industry from 2025 to 2030, which assists in identifying the prevailing market opportunities.

• The study comprises a deep-dive analysis of the current and future fertilizers additive market trends to depict prevalent investment pockets in the market.

• Information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities and their impact on the fertilizers additive market is provided in the report.

• Competitive analysis of the players, along with their market share is provided in the report.

• SWOT analysis and Porters Five Forces model is elaborated on the study.

• Value chain analysis in the market study provides a clear picture of roles of stakeholders.

Fertilizers Additive Market Key Segments

By Type

• Nitrogenous Additives

• Phosphatic Additives

• Potassic Additives

• Others

By Function

• Inhibitors

• Coating Agents

• Granulation Aids

• Anti-Caking Agents

• Others

By Form

• Solid

• Liquid

By End-User

• Agricultural Sector

• Horticulture Sector

• Turf Management

• Forestry

By Region

• North America

  • The U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • The UK

  • Germany

  • France        

  • Italy        

  • Spain        

  • Denmark        

  • Netherlands        

  • Finland        

  • Sweden

  • Norway        

  • Russia        

  • Rest of Europe

• Asia-Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • South Korea

  • Australia

  • Indonesia

  • Singapore

  • Taiwan

  • Thailand

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific

• RoW

  • Latin America

  • Middle East

  • Africa

Key Players

• Arkema

• CHEMIPOL, S.A.

• Clariant AG

• Corteva  

• Koch Fertilizer, LLC. 

• Dorf Ketal

• BASF SE

• KAO Corporation

• Solvay

• Holland Novochem

• Tolsa Group

• Michelman, Inc.

• Nutrien Ltd.

• Hubei Fubon Technology Co., Ltd.

• EuroChem Group

REPORT SCOPE AND SEGMENTATION:

Parameters	Details
Market Size in 2024	USD 3.43 Billion
Revenue Forecast in 2030	USD 4.18 Billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 3.4% from 2025 to 2030
Analysis Period	2024–2030
Base Year Considered	2024
Forecast Period	2025–2030
Market Size Estimation	Billion (USD)
Growth Factors	The increasing technological advancements in fertilizers additive is driving the growth of the market. The growing in agricultural productivity accelerates the demand for fertilizer additives. The rising government initiatives and investments fuels the market growth.
Countries Covered	28
Companies Profiled	15
Market Share	Available for 10 companies
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