Controlled Release Fertilizers Market Forecasts to 2028 - Global Analysis By Type, Mode of Application, End User and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Controlled Release Fertilizers Market is accounted for $2.8 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $4.7 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 9.1% during the forecast period. Controlled release fertilisers (CRF) are fertilisers that release nutrients in a regulated manner in order to match the nutrient requirement absorption of a crop. These fertilisers have the potential to improve crop quality and output, enhance the efficacy of fertiliser use, and reduce potential environmental losses. Controlled release fertilisers hold great promise for raising crop quality and production, increasing nutrient availability, and lowering application costs and environmental pollution.

According to the International Fertilizer Association (IFA), the global demand for urea is expected to increase by 1.6% per annum, to reach 188 million metric tons by 2022, while the supply (effective capacity) may reach 197 million metric tons.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Mounting Concerns Regarding Environmental Safety

Controlled release fertilizers are designed to release nutrients to plants over an extended period. There is growing awareness of the harmful consequences of agrochemicals on plant physiology, soil quality, animals, and people. The widespread use of these synthetic materials also has an impact on the environment. Therefore, farmers are increasingly adopting controlled release fertilizers as an alternative to fertilizers which is driving the growth of the market.

Restraint:

Lack of awareness

Farmers in developing countries still only have a vague awareness of the advantages of specialised fertilisers. Farmers are unaware of the advantages speciality fertilisers offer in terms of cost effectiveness or how to utilise them appropriately. Also, there is little brand awareness due to the market's extreme regional fragmentation. Hence, this is the factor restraining the growth of the market.

Opportunity:

Increasing Population

The world's expanding population and farmers' increasing use of cutting-edge farming technologies and methods are anticipated to fuel the rise. When growing turf grass, nitrogen must be utilised to its full potential. Upcoming technologies, such as inverse suspension polymerization, which are currently mostly in the research stage, will evolve swiftly and will soon be implemented commercially by enterprises. Thus, these factors are enhancing the growth of the market.

Threat:

High cost

The cost of creating controlled-release fertilisers is much higher than that of ordinary soil-applied fertilisers because more intricate production procedures are required. This is due to the fact that controlled-release fertilisers require more time for their nutrients to be released into the soil. Nevertheless, the initial investment required by the farmer is too expensive is the aspect hampering the market expansion.

Covid-19 Impact

Human activities, notably the failure of farmers to apply fertiliser at the right time, have contributed to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on soil fertility. In order to increase the efficiency of agricultural input utilisation, particularly the use of fertiliser, through the adoption of innovations like sensor and satellite technology, it is imperative to implement the necessity of further improving current programmes. The technique of applying fertiliser to replace the amount of nutrients that are taken from the soil as a result of crop harvesting is known as sustainable nutrient management. The shutdown and closing of borders prohibit the importation of fertilisers.

The soil segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The soil segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to surge in the demand for food products have led to increase in the demand for crop production in agricultural industry. Crop growth and productivity will be enhanced by a soil fertilizer-natural or synthetic-containing chemical components. Fertilizers may restore chemical elements that previous crops removed from the soil or increase the land's inherent fertility. Therefore, these are the factors improving the growth of the market.

The non-agricultural segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The non-agricultural segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to the usage of biodiesel. Crops that are grown for the production of biogas and alternative fuels are the most common non-agricultural end uses. A liquid fuel made from renewable resources is called biodiesel. Also, government investments and policies aimed at building biofuel and biogas production facilities have increased the necessity of raw materials, which will propel market expansion.

Region with Largest share:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the high level of technological advancements. Excellent results on rice crops achieved by controlled-release fertilizers are anticipated to be another factor driving the growth. Increasing government support and consumer awareness regarding the use of fertilizers to increase yield are the factors propelling the growth of the region.

Region with highest CAGR:

North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to the mature agricultural sector. Population expansion, urbanisation, and increased consumer demand for more agricultural production all contribute to the region's market expansion. Controlled fertiliser is in higher demand as consumers shift more and more towards organic food items. Improvements in farming practises, increased R&D spending, and technological improvements all contribute to rapid market expansion.

Key Players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Controlled Release Fertilizers Market include The Mosaic Company, Florikan, Compo Expert GMbh, Haifa Group Ltd, Ekompany International BV, ICL Speciality Fertilizers, Mivena BV, Kingenta Ecological Engineering Group Co., Ltd., Nutrien Ltd., Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA, Yara International ASA, Nufram Lts, ScottsMiracle-Gro, Koch Industries, Helena chemical company and JNC Corporation.

Key Developments:

In May 2022, ICL signed Framework agreements with customers in India and china to supply 600,000 and 700,000 metric tons of potash, respectively in 2022 at 590 USD per ton.

In February 2022, ICL's introduced lawn care fertilizers containing either urea coated with sulfur and a biodegradable polymer membrane (Poly-S) or resin-coated nitrogen combined with phosphorus and potash (PACE). This avoids uncontrolled shock growth, which means less mowing effort.

Types Covered:

• Nitrogen stabilizers
• Coated and encapsulated
• Slow Release Fertilizers
• Other Types

Mode of Applications Covered:

• Fertigation
• Foliar
• Soil
• Other Mode of Applications

End Users Covered:

• Agricultural
• Non-agricultural
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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