Crop Micronutrients Global Market Report 2026

Crop micronutrients refer to small amounts of vital components used by plants. These are the essential plant nutrients that are present in tissue in minute amounts but are crucial for the growth and development of plants. Without these minerals, the nutrition of the plants would be affected, perhaps resulting in decreased plant yield.

The main type of crop micronutrients market are zinc., boron, iron, manganese, molybdenum, copper, and others. Zinc refers to a trace mineral and is an essential micronutrient for plant life. Zinc is a recommended micronutrient in fertilizer programs for the production of corn, sweet corn, and edible beans. The various crop type includes cereals & grains, fruits & vegetables, oilseeds & pulses, and other. These are used in fertigation, soil, foliar, and others.

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 on raw minerals and chelated compound imports have increased production costs for micronutrient manufacturers, particularly affecting zinc, boron, and iron-based formulations in regions dependent on imported inputs such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America. These tariffs raise prices across fertigation, soil, and foliar application segments, slowing adoption among cost-sensitive farmers. However, the tariff environment also encourages domestic manufacturing expansion and investment in locally sourced micro-mineral processing, potentially strengthening regional supply chains over time.

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The crop micronutrients market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.28 billion in 2025 to $9.19 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing soil micronutrient deficiencies, growing awareness of plant nutrition, expansion of intensive farming practices, rising demand for high-yield crop production, adoption of early micronutrient formulations.

The crop micronutrients market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.57 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing shift toward sustainable farming inputs, rising need for nutrient efficiency solutions, expansion of fertigation-based farming, increasing focus on improving crop quality, development of advanced micronutrient blends. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of micronutrient-enriched fertilizers, increasing focus on soil health management, growing use of micronutrients for enhancing crop yield, expansion of specialty crop cultivation requiring targeted nutrition, rising demand for cost-effective micronutrient blends.

The expansion of precision agriculture is expected to drive the growth of the crop micronutrients market in the coming years. Precision agriculture involves the use of advanced technologies to monitor and manage field variability, optimize input usage, and enhance crop yield and efficiency. Its adoption is increasing as farmers face growing pressure to improve crop productivity, minimize input waste, and ensure sustainable and efficient use of resources amid climate challenges and rising food demand. Precision agriculture supports the crop micronutrients market by enabling targeted and efficient nutrient management, ensuring that crops receive the right type and amount of micronutrients at the right place and time to maximize plant health and yield. For example, in January 2024, the US-based Government Accountability Office reported that in 2023, 27% of farms and ranches in the United States had adopted precision agriculture practices for crop or livestock management. Therefore, the growth of precision agriculture is contributing to the expansion of the crop micronutrients market.

Major companies operating in the crop micronutrient market are developing innovative products such as granular micronutrient solutions to meet larger customer bases, more sales, and increase revenue. Granular micronutrient solutions refer to a type of agricultural input that provides essential micronutrients to plants in a granular form. For instance, in February 2023, Andersons Inc., a US-based agriculture company, launched MicroMark DG. These specially designed plant nutrient products utilize dispersing granule (DG) technology, which produces uniformly round granules, facilitating simpler mixing and even spreading, while notably enhancing their effectiveness. The Andersons' DG technology ensures that these granules disintegrate in the soil, breaking down into numerous sub-particles, thus increasing coverage and nutrient availability to crops. MicroMark DG products find applications in agricultural settings where dry fertilizer is employed, serving as a versatile option for dry starter applications, dry broadcast, strip-tilling, side dressing, and catering to various crop types, including row crops, vegetables, horticultural plants, and fruit trees.

In October 2025, Paradeep Phosphates Limited (PPL), an India-based fertilizer manufacturer, merged with Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited (MCFL) to form a larger and more efficient fertilizer company with an expanded pan-India presence. Through this merger, Paradeep Phosphates aims to increase production capacity, broaden its product portfolio, and strengthen its market reach across India. The combined entity is expected to better serve farmers, optimize operations, improve supply chain efficiency, and deliver greater value to stakeholders throughout the agricultural sector. Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited (MCFL) is an India-based fertilizer company known for manufacturing and distributing fertilizers, with a strong presence in southern India.

Major companies operating in the crop micronutrients market are BASF SE, Nutrien Ltd, Yara International ASA, The Mosaic Company, Corteva Agriscience, Nufarm Ltd, Haifa Group, Compass Minerals International Inc., Coromandel International Limited, Sapec Agro Business, Valagro SpA, ATP Nutrition, Stoller Enterprises Inc., Micromix Plant Health Limited, FMC Corporation, Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC, Verdesian Life Sciences LLC, K+S Aktiengesellschaft, Sociedad Quimica y Minera de S. A, Brandt Consolidated Inc., Omex Agrifluids Ltd., Bio Huma Netics Inc., Nutri-Tech Solutions Pty Ltd., AgroLiquid, Plant Health Care plc, Loveland Products Inc., Marrone Bio Innovations Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the crop micronutrients market in 2025.North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the crop micronutrients market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the crop micronutrients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The crop micronutrient market consists of sales ofmolybdenum, chlorine, and nickel. 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 market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering.

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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Zinc; Boron; Iron; Manganese; Molybdenum; Copper; Other Types
• 2) By Crop Type: Cereals & Grains; Fruits & Vegetables; Oilseeds & Pulses; Other Crop
• 3) By Application: Fertigation; Soil; Foliar; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Zinc: Zinc Sulfate; Zinc Chelates; Zinc Oxide
• 2) By Boron: Boric Acid; Sodium Borate; Boron Chelates
• 3) By Iron: Iron Chelates; Iron Sulfate; Iron Oxide
• 4) By Manganese: Manganese Sulfate; Manganese Chelates
• 5) By Molybdenum: Ammonium Molybdate; Sodium Molybdate;
• 6) By Copper: Copper Sulfate; Copper Chelates
• 7) By Other Types: Cobalt; Nickel; Other Micronutrients
• Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; Nutrien Ltd; Yara International ASA; The Mosaic Company; Corteva Agriscience; Nufarm Ltd; Haifa Group; Compass Minerals International Inc.; Coromandel International Limited; Sapec Agro Business; Valagro SpA; ATP Nutrition; Stoller Enterprises Inc.; Micromix Plant Health Limited; FMC Corporation; Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC; Verdesian Life Sciences LLC; K+S Aktiengesellschaft; Sociedad Quimica y Minera de S. A; Brandt Consolidated Inc.; Omex Agrifluids Ltd.; Bio Huma Netics Inc.; Nutri-Tech Solutions Pty Ltd.; AgroLiquid; Plant Health Care plc; Loveland Products Inc.; Marrone Bio Innovations Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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