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Soil conditioners are additives designed to enhance the structural integrity of soil, thereby optimizing its overall health and productivity. These products contribute to improved aeration, increased water retention, enhanced oxygen penetration, and better nutrient absorption, all of which are crucial factors for optimal plant growth. The pH level of the soil is also effectively regulated by soil conditioners. They play a key role in unlocking nutrients that may be trapped in the soil, especially in surface and clay soils.
There are two main categories of soil conditioners such as organic and inorganic. Organic soil conditioners consist of natural materials, such as animal waste, compost from cover crops, and waste sludge. On the other hand, inorganic soil conditioners include materials such as pulverized limestone, slate, gypsum, and glauconite. These substances, whether organic or inorganic, can be used individually or in combinations of synthetic and natural components. Soil conditioners are recognized as essential tools for optimizing soil quality, which, in turn, contributes to increased agricultural productivity. Organic soil conditioners, derived from natural sources, are particularly effective in improving the physical structure and fertility of soil. They facilitate water retention, aeration, and nutrient provision for plants. Both dry and liquid soil conditioners find application across various soil types, including sand, silt, clay, and loam, supporting the cultivation of a wide range of crops such as cereals, grains, oilseeds, pulses, fruits, and vegetables.
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 have impacted the soil conditioners market by increasing costs of imported minerals, gypsum, and specialty additives. These effects are more pronounced in inorganic soil conditioner segments, particularly in regions reliant on imported inputs. Higher tariffs have influenced farmer adoption rates. However, tariffs have encouraged the use of locally sourced organic conditioners and supported circular agriculture practices.
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The soil conditioners market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.68 billion in 2025 to $7.18 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to soil degradation issues, expansion of agriculture, need for yield improvement, availability of organic waste, government soil programs.
The soil conditioners market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.35 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in sustainable farming, rising demand for organic crops, climate change impacts on soil, precision agriculture adoption, expansion of horticulture. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of organic soil amendments, growing demand for soil health improvement, expansion of biochar usage, increasing focus on water retention solutions, use of conditioners for ph stabilization.
The rising demand for organic food products is expected to drive the growth of the soil conditioners market. Soil conditioners enhance poor-quality soils by introducing organic material between soil particles. They improve soil structure by boosting water retention, increasing aeration, and adding essential plant nutrients. Such enhanced soil quality supports the cultivation of organic food products. Organic food production also benefits soil conditioning through the principles and techniques of organic farming. For example, in February 2024, according to IFOAM (International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements), a Germany-based international organization, the global area under organic farming increased by 2.5 million hectares in 2023, reaching nearly 99 million hectares. During the same period, global organic food sales rose to approximately 136 billion euros. Therefore, the rising demand for organic food products is contributing to the expansion of the soil conditioners market.
Major companies in the soil conditioners market are integrating online retail technologies, such as dedicated e-commerce platforms, to enhance customer accessibility, streamline ordering, and expand direct-to-consumer availability of soil products. Online retail involves the digital sale of goods through internet-based storefronts, allowing customers to browse, compare, and purchase products conveniently on computers or mobile devices. For example, in July 2023, Agromin, a U.S.-based producer of eco-friendly soil products, launched an online retail store offering a variety of compost, mulch, and soil amendments made from locally recycled organic waste. This initiative provides customers with improved access to sustainable soil-conditioning products and supports wider adoption of digital purchasing channels within the soil conditioners market.
In February 2024, Huma, Inc., a U.S.-based healthcare technology company, acquired Gro-Power, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of organic fertilizers, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Huma to broaden its business scope by combining its technological expertise with Gro-Power's fertilizer production capabilities, thereby extending its market presence into the agricultural and organic-fertilizer sectors.
Major companies operating in the soil conditioners market are BASF SE, Evonik Industries AG, UPL Limited, Saint-Gobain Group, Solvay S.A., Omnia Holdings Limited, Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited, Nufarm, Novozymes A/S, Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Ltd (SPIC), Weifang Hanhe Fertilizer Co. Ltd, Qingdao Haidelong Biotechnology Co. Ltd, Changsha Richfield Agri Tech Co. Ltd, Eco Sustainable Solutions, Halcyon Environmental, RMB Hydroseeding, Advance Grass Solutions, Amenity Land Solutions, Angus Horticulture, Boughton Loam Ltd, Edagum Sm Rus LLC, Norofert Group, AGRO CS, VitaFer.pl, Intermag, PhosAgro, Acron Group, Bioera-Moscow LLC, Lignohumatate, Nutrien Ltd, Mosaic Co, Rooted Leaf Agritech, Polyorganic Technologies Corporation, North American Kelp, CoastBio, Cargill Inc, ExcelAg Corp, Monty's Plant Food, Technes Agricola Ltda, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, Tradecorp Brazil, Wasit General Trading LLC, Agrotar, Haifa Group, GrowGroup Israel, ICL Israel Chemicals Ltd, Nutri-Crop Agro, TerraCottem, Kamasol Aqua
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the soil conditioner market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the soil conditioners market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the soil conditioners market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The soil conditioners market consists of sales of organic and inorganic soil conditioners. 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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