Global Controlled Release Fertilizers Market Overview
Controlled-release Fertilizers Market was valued at US$ 3.3 Billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.70% to reach US$ 6.3 Billion by 2034.
Controlled release fertilizers (CRF) are known as fertilizers that releases nutrients in a manner that is measured in order to meet the nutrient demand of a crop. These fertilizers have the ability to improve crop yield and quality, increase fertilizer use efficiency as well as reduces potential losses to the environment. The major factors that affect fertilizer release are temperature and moisture. There are various benefits to controlled release fertilizers such as its ease of use, decreased application costs through the reduction of labor costs, and reduced environmental impact. The application of a controlled release fertilizer can decrease labor costs by eradicating the need to mix and monitor water-soluble fertilizers and limits the need for expensive injection equipment.
Global Controlled Release Fertilizers Market Dynamics
Growth in demand for highly efficient fertilizers
In current scenario there is serious need for improving the efficiency of fertilizer, therefore the anticipated benefits from the controlled release fertilizers are projected to propel the market over the forecast period. Controlled release fertilizers result in the need for fewer benefits, which thereby decreases equipment costs and labor. Further, product differentiation offers a good marketing opportunity for organizations. With less frequent application required, there is a more uniform growth response from crops, allowing techs to perform other duties during their scheduled stops.
Lack of flexibility
Lack of flexibility in response to not being able to change the fertilizer after it has been incorporated, its improper management of controlled released fertilizers and locked-in rate may be some of the hampering factors in the growth of the market over the forecast period. Moreover, unpredictable nature of the climate may also limit the globally controlled release fertilizers market growth to some extent
Global Controlled Release Fertilizers Market Segmentation
The controlled-release fertilizers market is segmented based on type, application, and region.
On the basis of type, the controlled-release fertilizers market is segmented into slow-release (urea-formaldehyde, urea-isobutyraldehyde, urea-acetaldehyde, and other slow-release fertilizers (crotonylidenediurea)), coated & encapsulated (sulfur coatings, polymer coatings, sulfur-polymer coatings, and other coated fertilizers (condensation polymers, drying oils, waxes, and bitumen)), and nitrogen stabilizers (n-stabilizers) (nitrification inhibitors and urease inhibitors). Based on application, the target market is segmented into grains & cereals, pulses & oilseeds, commercial crops, fruits & vegetables, turf & ornamentals, and other applications
Regional Insights:
The Controlled-release fertilizer market accounted for US$ 3.3 billion in 2024 and is estimated to be US$ 6.3 billion by 2034 and is anticipated to register a CAGR of 6.70%. On region the controlled-release fertilizers market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. The Asia Pacific estimates for the highest share in terms of value & volume, and is expected to maintain its dominance over the forecast period. Rapid growth of high-value crops and increasing awareness among farmers about the environmental benefits of controlled-release fertilizers are projected to offer more lucrative scope for the target market expansion. The government initiatives undertaken by Asia Pacific countries and the large subsidies, in certain countries up to 100% for marginal farmers, provided on fertilizers are the major factors boosting the growth of this market in the region. Installation of new production capacities and R&D investments in the development of coated fertilizers are the by key players are anticipated to propel the market in the next five years
Report Scope:
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Details |
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Base year for estimation |
2023 |
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Forecast period |
2023 – 2034 |
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Market representation |
Revenue in USD Million & CAGR from 2023 – 2034 |
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Market Segmentation |
By Type- Slow-release (Urea-formaldehyde, Urea-isobutyraldehyde, Urea-acetaldehyde, and Other slow-release fertilizers (Crotonylidenediurea)), Coated & encapsulated (Sulfur coatings, Polymer coatings, Sulfur-polymer coatings, and Other Coated Fertilizers (Condensation Polymers, Drying Oils, Waxes, and Bitumen)), and Nitrogen stabilizers (N-Stabilizers) (Nitrification inhibitors and Urease inhibitors) By Application– Grains & Cereals, Pulses & Oilseeds, Commercial Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Turf & Ornamentals, and Other Applications |
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Regional scope |
North America - U.S., Canada Europe - UK, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe Asia Pacific - Japan, India, China, South Korea, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific Latin America - Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of Latin America Middle East & Africa - South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Rest of Middle East & Africa |
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Report coverage |
Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
Segments Covered in the Report:
This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2020 to 2030. For the purpose of this study, has segmented the Controlled-release Fertilizers market report based on type, application, and region.
Controlled-release Fertilizers Market, By Region:
- North America
- Middle East & Africa
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- GCC
- Israel
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
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- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Brazil
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- China
- Europe
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- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
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- U.S.
- Canada
- Middle East & Africa
Global Controlled Release Fertilizers Market Key Players
The key players operating the controlled-release fertilizers market includes Nutrien Limited, Scotts Miracle Gro, Yara International ASA, Israel Chemicals Ltd., Compo GmbH and Co. KG, Haifa Group, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile SA, ATS (Growth Products), JNC Corporation (Chisso), and Kingenta International. New product launches, agreements, acquisitions, and market expansions have been the areas of focus of these prominent players in order gain better penetration in the developing markets. For instance, in September 2019, Nutrien, Ltd. acquired Ruralco Holdings Limited in Australia. This acquisition with Nutrien will provide a substantial benefits to its investors as well as improve the delivery of its products and services to Australian farmers.
Global Controlled Release Fertilizers Market Company Profile
- Nutrien Limited
- Company Overview
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Business Strategies
Scotts Miracle Gro
- Company Overview
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Business Strategies
Yara International ASA
- Company Overview
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Business Strategies
Israel Chemicals Ltd.
- Company Overview
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Business Strategies
Compo GmbH and Co. KG
- Company Overview
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Business Strategies
Haifa Group
- Company Overview
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Business Strategies
Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile SA
- Company Overview
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Business Strategies
ATS (Growth Products)
- Company Overview
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Business Strategies
JNC Corporation (Chisso)
- Company Overview
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Business Strategies
Kingenta International
- Company Overview
- Product Portfolio
- Key Highlights
- Financial Performance
- Business Strategies
Global Controlled Release Fertilizers Market Table of Contents
- Research Objective and Assumption
- Preface
- Research Objectives
- Study Scope
- Years Considered for the study
- Assumptions
- Abbreviations
- Research Methodology
- Research data
- Primary Data
- Primary Interviews
- Primary Breakdown
- Key data from Primary Sources
- Key Thickness Insights
- Secondary Data
- Major Secondary Sources
- Secondary Sources
- Market Estimation
- Top-Down Approach
- Approach for estimating Market Share by Top-Down Analysis (Supply Side)
- Bottom-Up Approach
- Approach for estimating market share by Bottom-up Analysis (Demand Side)
- Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
- Research Assumptions
- Market Preview
- Executive Summary
- Key Findings—Global Outlook for Controlled-release Fertilizers Strategies
- Key Questions this Study will Answer
- Market Snippet, By Type
- Market Snippet, By Application
- Market Snippet, By Region
- Opportunity Map Analysis
- Executive Summary—3 Big Predictions
- Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
- Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Restraints
- Market Opportunities
- Market Trends
- DR Impact Analysis
- PEST Analysis
- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- Opportunity Orbit
- Market Investment Feasibility Index
- Macroeconomic Factor Analysis
- Market Dynamics
- Controlled-release Fertilizers Market, By Type, 2020 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
- Overview
- Market Value and Forecast (US$ Mn), and Share Analysis (%), 2020 – 2025
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2020 – 2025
- Segment Trends
- Slow-release
- Overview
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), 2020 – 2025
- Urea-formaldehyde
- Urea-isobutyraldehyde
- Urea-acetaldehyde
- Other slow-release fertilizers (Crotonylidenediurea)
- Coated & encapsulated
- Overview
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), 2020 – 2025
- Sulfur Coatings
- Polymer Coatings
- Sulfur-Polymer Coatings
- Other Coated Fertilizers
- Nitrogen stabilizers
- Overview
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), 2020 – 2025
- Nitrification inhibitors
- Urease inhibitors
- Overview
- Controlled-release Fertilizers Market, By Application, 2020 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
- Overview
- Market Value and Forecast (US$ Mn), and Share Analysis (%), 2020 – 2025
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2020 – 2025
- Segment Trends
- Grains & Cereals
- Overview
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), 2020 – 2025
- Pulses & Oilseeds
- Overview
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), 2020 – 2025
- Commercial Crops
- Overview
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), 2020 – 2025
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Overview
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), 2020 – 2025
- Turf & Ornamentals
- Overview
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), 2020 – 2025
- Others
- Overview
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), and Y-o-Y Growth (%), 2020 – 2025
- Overview
- Controlled-release Fertilizers Market, By Region, 2020 – 2025, (US$ Mn)
- Overview
- Market Value and Forecast (US$ Mn), and Share Analysis (%), 2020 – 2025
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2020 – 2025
- Regional Trends
- North America
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Type, 2020 – 2025
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Application, 2020 – 2025
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Country, 2020 – 2025
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Type, 2020 – 2025
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Application, 2020 – 2025
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Country, 2020 – 2025
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Type, 2020 – 2025
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Application, 2020 – 2025
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Country, 2020 – 2025
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Type, 2020 – 2025
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Application, 2020 – 2025
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Country, 2020 – 2025
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Type, 2020 – 2025
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Application, 2020 – 2025
- Market Size and Forecast (US$ Mn), By Country, 2020 – 2025
- GCC
- Israel
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East
- Overview
- Competitive Landscape
- Heat Map Analysis
- Market Presence and Specificity Analysis
- Company Profiles
- Nutrien Limited
- Business Strategies
- Financial Overview
- Key Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Company Overview
- Scotts Miracle Gro
- Yara International ASA
- Israel Chemicals Ltd.
- Compo GmbH and Co. KG
- Haifa Group
- Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile SA
- ATS (Growth Products)
- JNC Corporation (Chisso)
- Kingenta International
- Nutrien Limited
- The Last Word
- Future Impact
- About Us
- Contact
FAQs
The Global Controlled-release Fertilizers market is segmented into basis of type, application, and region.
In the current scenario there is a serious need for improving the efficiency of fertilizer, therefore the anticipated benefits from the controlled release fertilizers are projected to propel the market over the forecast period.
By region, The Asia Pacific estimates for the highest share in terms of value & volume, and is expected to maintain its dominance over the forecast period.
The Key players operating in the global Controlled-release Fertilizers market include Nutrien Limited, Scotts Miracle Gro, Yara International ASA, Israel Chemicals Ltd., Compo GmbH and Co. KG, Haifa Group, Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile SA, ATS (Growth Products), JNC Corporation (Chisso), and Kingenta International.