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Secondary agricultural nutrients are crucial plant nutrients required in smaller quantities for optimal plant growth and development. This category includes essential elements such as calcium, magnesium, and sulfur. While these nutrients naturally exist in the soil, their levels may be supplemented through fertilization to ensure an optimal nutrient balance for healthy plant growth.
The primary types of secondary agricultural nutrients are sulfur, calcium, and magnesium, all of which play vital roles in various crop types, including cereals and grains, oilseeds and pulses, fruits and vegetables, turfs and ornamentals, and others. Sulfur, with the chemical symbol S and atomic number 16, is a non-metallic element present in the Earth's crust, minerals, and living organisms. In agriculture, sulfur serves as an essential macronutrient, commonly utilized in fertilizers to enhance plant growth and development. Application methods for these secondary agricultural nutrients include both solid and liquid forms to address the specific needs of different crops and soil conditions.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are influencing the secondary agricultural nutrients market by increasing costs of imported mineral ores, chemical processing equipment, granulation systems, and bulk transportation inputs. Asia-Pacific and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported sulfur and magnesium sources, while North America faces cost pressures in fertilizer blending operations. These tariffs are raising input costs for manufacturers and distributors. However, they are also promoting domestic sourcing, localized nutrient processing, and innovation in blended fertilizer formulations.
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The secondary agricultural nutrients market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $46.02 billion in 2025 to $48.66 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing soil nutrient depletion, expansion of intensive farming practices, rising awareness of secondary nutrient deficiencies, availability of mineral-based fertilizers, growing use in horticultural crops.
The secondary agricultural nutrients market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $61.6 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on precision nutrient management, rising demand for high-quality crop produce, expansion of sustainable soil management practices, growing adoption of specialty fertilizers, increasing use in high-value crops. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of balanced plant nutrition practices, rising demand for sulfur-enriched fertilizers, growing use of calcium and magnesium amendments, expansion of soil deficiency correction programs, enhanced focus on crop quality improvement.
The rising global population is expected to drive the growth of the secondary agricultural nutrients market. The global population refers to the total number of people living on Earth at a given time, encompassing all demographic, geographic, and cultural variations. The secondary agricultural nutrients market supports this growing population by supplying essential elements that improve soil fertility and enhance crop yields, contributing to sustainable and efficient agricultural practices necessary for global food security. For example, in April 2023, the United Nations, a US-based international organization, reported that the global population reached 8.0 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030, 9.7 billion by 2050, and 10.4 billion by 2100. Therefore, the rising global population is propelling the growth of the secondary agricultural nutrients market.
Major companies in the secondary agricultural nutrients market are developing nutrient calculators to help farmers and agricultural professionals accurately assess and optimize soil nutrient levels. A nutrient calculator is a digital tool designed to assist farmers, agronomists, and agricultural professionals in evaluating and managing crop and soil nutrient requirements. For instance, in October 2024, Argus, a UK-based provider of pricing information, introduced the world's first pricing benchmarks for sustainable and specialty fertilizers. This launch supports the growing shift toward environmentally responsible agricultural inputs by providing clearer market visibility for industry stakeholders. Nutrient calculators, combined with updated pricing data, allow farmers and agronomists to make precise fertilizer applications, enhancing productivity, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable nutrient management across farming systems.
In November 2024, Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc., a US-based crop nutrition provider, acquired Tiger Sul Products, LLC for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Tessenderlo Kerley aims to expand its specialty fertilizer and secondary nutrient offerings, particularly sulfur-based fertilizers, enhancing product diversification and strengthening its market position in soil health and nutrient management across North America. Tiger Sul Products, LLC, based in the US, provides sulfur-based fertilizers and crop nutrition solutions, including sulfur bentonite fertilizers, micronutrient-enhanced sulfur, and soil enhancement products for agriculture.
Major companies operating in the secondary agricultural nutrients market are Nutrien Ltd., Yara International ASA, The Mosaic Company, K+S Aktiengesellschaft, ICL Group Ltd., EuroChem Group AG, Coromandel International Limited, OCP Group, Haifa Group, CF Industries Holdings, Inc., Koch Fertilizer, LLC, Sinochem Group Co., Ltd., Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited, Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited, Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited, Tata Chemicals Limited, Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A., PhosAgro PJSC, UPL Limited, OCI Global, Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO)
North America was the largest region in the secondary agricultural nutrients market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global secondary agricultural nutrient market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the secondary agricultural nutrients market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the secondary agricultural nutrients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The secondary agricultural nutrients market consists of sales of organic fertilizers and foliar fertilizers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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