Global Fertilizer Tester Market - 2023-2030

Market Overview

The global fertilizer tester market was valued at USD YY million in 2022. It is forecasted to reach USD YY million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.34% during the forecast period (2023-2030).

A fertilizer tester is a device used to measure the nitrogen levels in the soil. It is important because it allows farmers and gardeners to adjust their fertilization schedules accordingly, providing plants with the nutrients they need to grow. The fertilizer tester determines the chemical and physical composition of the fertilizers. In the physical composition test, the fertilizer tester determines the particle size and the moisture content, which play key roles while testing fertilizers. And in the chemical composition test, the fertilizer tester determines various impurities that can harm the plant and the number of nutrients. The amount of nutrient content determines the efficiency of the fertilizer. Thus, the test is carried out to analyze the quality of the fertilizer to determine whether it meets the required standards.

Moreover, owing to the growth in population, the available land to grow crops (fertile land) is expected to decrease. Therefore, the better quality of the fertilizer can increase the quantity of the crop yields per hectare. The adoption of fertilizer has significantly contributed to the sustainability and quality of food grains. These factors are massively fueling the growth of the fertilizer tester market in the forecasting period.

Market Dynamics: Regulations and legislations about agriculture and environmental safety

Regulations and legalizations about environmental safety and agricultural productivity have been the major driving factors for market growth. With the rising concerns, governments are acting proactively in the direction of agriculture and food safety which in turn is driving the market growth. For instance, the FDA has recently proposed a revision to Subpart E of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule that would change the pre-harvest agricultural water requirements for covered produce (other than sprouts). Under the proposed requirements, covered farms would be required to conduct pre-harvest agricultural water assessments once annually and whenever a change occurs that increases the likelihood that a known or reasonably foreseeable hazard will be introduced into or onto produce or food contact surfaces.

Furthermore, fertilizer testing has become increasingly popular in commercialized agriculture countries to maintain the export growth of agricultural commodities. Fertilizer and soil testing have also gained popularity in recent times. The International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) is an international organization that aims to develop and publish standard procedures in seed and fertilizer testing. It has gained recognition in many countries as an important tool to harmonize seed testing and modern trends in the fertilizer trade. Therefore, the growing need to address various issues and challenges across the agricultural supply chain and food safety has increased the market potential for fertilizer testing products.

Testing seeds, soil, fertilizer, and water, among other samples, requires proper enforcement measures, coordination between market shareholders, and supporting infrastructure. However, many developing economies lack these aspects, which are restraining factors for the growth of the fertilizer tester market.

Market Segmentation: The agriculture segment had the highest global fertilizer tester market share

The agriculture segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2021. It is anticipated to maintain its dominance over the forecast period. An increase in livestock farming has led to increased consumption of fertilizers, especially nitrogenous products. Over the medium term, the market is anticipated to witness a robust recovery with higher demand for agricultural products, resulting in increased production and a need for fertilizer testing. Similarly, the shift in consumer preference toward a higher standard of food safety and quality in terms of chemical residues creates the need to maintain the fertilizer properties for quality production, bolstering the market's growth during the forecast period. For instance, in 2022, Sulky, a European manufacturer of fertilizer spreaders, announced the launch of its new mobile app, Fertitest. The new "My Fertitest" platform uses current interactive technologies to enable farmers to create and administer fertilizer treatments through the app; farmers can build a unique database that can be reused as a reference point for future fertilizer applications. The app also includes a notepad to make it possible to add notes for each fertilizer and a preferred setting while also creating a record to provide traceability of the operations.

Geographical Penetration: Europe the dominating region during the forecast period.

North America dominated the global market in 2021. The region is expected to maintain its position during the forecast period. North America has a well-established agriculture sector and high adoption of advanced technologies for fertilizer testing, which are some of the key factors contributing to regional growth. Moreover, increasing demand for food security in the U.S. Furthermore, the electrophoretic method is used to identify and test the cultivar purity of fertilizers. The shift in consumer preference toward a higher standard of food safety and quality, in terms of chemical residues, creates the need to maintain the fertilizer properties for quality production, thereby bolstering the market's growth during the forecast period. For instance, on April 2, 2020, EarthRenew launched a new website and collaborated with CCM Technologies to develop a new organic fertilizer formulation with a higher NPK.

Competitive Landscape:

The global fertilizer tester market is fragmented, with numerous government-operated laboratories providing fertilizer testing services to farmers worldwide. In the fertilizer tester market, companies are not only competing based on equipment quality and promotion but are also focused on strategic moves to hold larger market shares. New services, partnerships, and acquisitions are the major global strategies adopted by the leading companies in the market. Some prominent players in the fertilizer tester market are SEAL Analytical, Inc., SGS SA, HORIBA, Ltd, Nanbei Instrument Equipment Co. Ltd, Microtrac, irtech.in and Shimet Engineers Pvt. Ltd. For instance, in 2020, EarthRenew partnered with CCm, a United Kingdom-based company, to develop and test new organic fertilizer product formulations.

COVID-19 Impact: Positive impact on the global fertilizer tester market

COVID-19 impacted agriculture, production processes, research and development activities, and the supply chain. However, with the industry's revival, governments are resumed operations while taking precautions at the expense of debt and budgetary imbalance. The COVID-19 impact on the agriculture tester market is likely to be short-term since the dominance of quality assurance in fertilizer testers is attributable to the fact that it aids in resolving major problems. Available water quality for irrigational facilities and identifying required nutrients are essential for more robust growth and development of crops and other agricultural produce. For instance, the US federal government has implemented the COVID-19 Food Assistance Program to give farmers US$ 16 billion in direct payments. This program indirectly boosted the demand for fertilizer testing as this testing helped farmers grow nutrient-rich crops.

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