World - Fertilizers - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Specialty fertilizers refer to a class of fertilizers that are specifically formulated to provide targeted nutrition to plants in order to optimize growth and yield. These fertilizers are designed to address specific nutrient deficiencies or requirements of specific plants or crops. They are manufactured using advanced technologies and precise nutrient formulations to ensure a balanced and efficient nutrient uptake by plants.
Specialty fertilizers can be categorized into various types based on their composition, nutrient content, and targeted applications.
Types of Specialty Fertilizers:
1. Macronutrient-Based Fertilizers:
These fertilizers are formulated to supply essential macronutrients like nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) to plants in specific ratios. They provide a balanced nutrition and are commonly used in agriculture for crop production.
2. Micronutrient-Based Fertilizers:
These fertilizers contain a combination of essential micronutrients such as iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), boron (B), molybdenum (Mo), and others. They are used to correct micronutrient deficiencies in plants and are especially beneficial in horticulture and hydroponic cultivation.
3. Slow-Release Fertilizers:
Slow-release fertilizers provide a controlled and gradual release of nutrients over an extended period of time. They are designed to meet the nutrient requirements of plants over several weeks or months and minimize nutrient losses due to leaching or volatilization. These fertilizers are suitable for use in areas with limited access to irrigation or in situations where frequent fertilizer applications are impractical.
4. Organic Fertilizers:
Organic fertilizers are derived from natural sources such as animal manure, compost, or plant residues. They provide a slow and steady release of nutrients as they undergo decomposition. Organic fertilizers enhance soil fertility, improve soil structure, and promote microbial activity. They are often used in organic farming and gardening.
5. Liquid Fertilizers:
Liquid fertilizers are solutions or suspensions of nutrients that can be applied directly to plant foliage or added to irrigation systems for fertigation. They provide a quick and efficient uptake of nutrients by plants and are especially useful in situations where soil applications are challenging.
Benefits of Specialty Fertilizers:
Specialty fertilizers offer several advantages over conventional fertilizers:
- Improved nutrient uptake: These fertilizers provide a targeted and balanced nutrient supply to plants, ensuring optimum nutrient uptake and utilization.
- Customized nutrition: They can be tailored to meet the specific nutrient requirements of different crops or plants, enabling growers to optimize growth and yield.
- Efficient nutrient use: Specialty fertilizers are formulated to release nutrients gradually or in a readily available form, minimizing nutrient losses and reducing environmental pollution.
- Correct nutrient deficiencies: Micronutrient-based fertilizers are particularly effective in correcting specific nutrient deficiencies, preventing crop disorders and improving overall plant health.
- Increased crop productivity: By supplying plants with the right nutrients at the right time, specialty fertilizers promote vigorous growth, flowering, and fruiting, leading to higher crop yields.
- Sustainable agriculture: Organic fertilizers and slow-release fertilizers contribute to soil health, minimize environmental impact, and support sustainable agricultural practices.
Overall, specialty fertilizers play a crucial role in modern agriculture and horticulture by providing targeted nutrition to crops and plants, promoting optimal growth and productivity while minimizing environmental impact.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global fertilizer market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- FCL 4025 - Potassium nitrate
- FCL 4004 - Calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) and other mixtures with calcium carbonate
- FCL 4005 - Sodium nitrate
- FCL 4023 - Monoammonium phosphate (MAP)
- FCL 4001 - Urea
- FCL 4002 - Ammonium sulphate
- FCL 4003 - Ammonium nitrate (AN)
- FCL 4006 - Urea and ammonium nitrate solutions (UAN)
- FCL 4016 - Potassium chloride (muriate of potash) (MOP)
- FCL 4021 - NPK fertilizers
- FCL 4014 - Other phosphatic fertilizers, n.e.c.
- FCL 4022 - Diammonium phosphate (DAP)
- FCL 4027 - PK compounds
- FCL 4024 - Other NP compounds
- FCL 4008 - Other nitrogenous fertilizers, n.e.c.
- FCL 4012 - Superphosphates above 35%
- FCL 4013 - Superphosphates, other
- FCL 4018 - Other potassic fertilizers, n.e.c.
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global fertilizer market.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global ammonium nitrate market.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global nitrogenous fertilizer market.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global sodium nitrate market.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for calcium ammonium nitrate (can).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global ammonium sulphate market.
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Explore the top import markets for fertilizer worldwide, including Brazil, India, the United States, China, and more. Discover key statistics and import values provided by the IndexBox market intelligence platform.
Discover the top import markets for fertilizers, including Brazil, India, the United States, China, and France. Explore their import values and the factors driving the demand for fertilizers in these countries.
Fertilizer prices continue to ramp up due to a shortage in supply caused by lower output in EU countries. High natural gas costs shape that growth because gas accounts for up to 80% of variable costs in nitrogen fertilizer production. Urea prices spiked exceptionally high to $900 per ton in November 2021, gaining 30% against the previous month. Phosphate rock price rose by 4%, while diammonium phosphate and triple superphosphate were both up by 8%. Next year, fertilizer prices are projected to climb further due to a continued shortage in supply, but if costs for natural gas maintain their downward trend, they will hold the price increases back.
The global market for ammonium nitrate is expected to experience steady growth over the next seven years, with market volume projected to reach 31M tons and market value expected to reach $15.8B by the end of 2030. The market is forecasted to see a CAGR of +3.0% in volume and +5.5% in value from 2023 to 2030.
Explore the top import markets for urea, including India, Brazil, United States, Australia, and more. Learn about their import values and key statistics.
Urea price soared by +46% in October 2021, reaching $612.5 per ton, according to the latest World Bank's data. The spike was caused by a sharp slump in the world's production, as many producers have suspended manufacturing owing to skyrocketing natural gas prices and energy resource shortages. Russia, China and Egypt remain the key urea suppliers, while India, Brazil and the U.S. lead the world import ranking.
Brazil, Argentina, Australia and Spain increased urea supplies from abroad sharply in 2020. Despite this, global imports of this product slightly dropped last year. India, Brazil, the U.S. remain the largest markets for imported urea worldwide. In 2020, the average import price reduced by -9.8% against the previous year.
Explore the top 10 import markets for nitrogenous fertilizer and their significance in the global agricultural industry.
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