Fertilizers - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Fertilizers Market size is estimated at 402.5 billion USD in 2025, and is expected to reach 541.2 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.10% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Decreasing agricultural area is increasing the demand for fertilizers and is expected to drive the fertilizer market

• In 2022, field crops dominated the global fertilizers market, accounting for about 82.1% of the market value of the global fertilizer market, at about USD 353.9 billion. Field crop production is dominant worldwide, and more than 95.0% of the agricultural land in the world is under field crop cultivation. Rice, wheat, and corn are the major field crops produced globally, and these three crops account for about 38.0% of the global agricultural land.
• Horticultural crops account for about 15.0% of the total fertilizer market value worldwide. Horticultural crop production is dominant in developing countries, particularly in Asia-Pacific. Asia-Pacific's dominance in the global horticultural fertilizer market is primarily due to the presence of about 73.0% of the global horticultural cultivation area, which is about 137.66 million hectares of land under horticulture cultivation.
• The turf and ornamentals segment is the smallest fertilizer market, followed by horticultural crops. In 2022, the turf and ornamentals segment accounted for about 2.4% of the market value of the global fertilizer market, at about USD 10.42 billion. The turf and ornamental fertilizer market is a fragmented market. However, developed regions like North America and Europe occupy a major market share compared to Asia-Pacific and South America.
• Asia-Pacific dominates in growing both field and horticultural crops worldwide. The Asia-Pacific fertilizer market is growing at a fast rate. Europe is the second-largest fertilizer market, followed by Asia-Pacific. The increasing urbanization in many regions and the decreasing overall agricultural area are increasing the demand for fertilizers and are expected to drive the fertilizer market between 2023 and 2030.

Asia Pacific is dominating the global fertilizer market

• The global fertilizer market grew at a stable rate during the study period, registering a value of USD 429.0 billion in 2022.
• Asia-Pacific occupied the largest share of 44.8% in 2022, followed by Europe and South America. China is the largest producer and exporter of fertilizers in the region and the world, contributing 25% to global fertilizer production, according to the USDA. The Chinese fertilizer market is estimated to be valued at USD 70.3 billion in 2022, with a volume consumption of 94.2 million metric tons.
• North America accounted for 17.8% of the global fertilizer market in 2022. In North America, the United States and Canada constitute more than 90.0% of the fertilizer market's value and volume. Although North America has phosphate and potash resources, the region is a net importer of more than half of its nitrogenous fertilizers and over 85.0% of its potash from international sources.
• Europe accounted for 15.1% of the global fertilizer market in 2022. France is one of the largest fertilizer-consuming countries in Europe, with an expected overall share of 20.1% by the end of 2022. The market value is expected to reach USD 9 billion by the end of 2022, with a 5.8% y-o-y growth rate. The adoption of advanced cultivation methods will also increase the usage of specialty fertilizers.
• South America accounted for 11.2% of the market share in 2022. Field crops dominated the South American fertilizer market and accounted for 95% of the market share in 2022. The top three crops grown in South America are soybean, corn, and sugarcane.
• With the increasing cultivation of field crops, along with a subsequently increased demand for fertilizers, the market is anticipated to grow between 2023 and 2030.

Global Fertilizers Market Trends

The rising pressure on the agriculture industry to meet the growing demand for food is expected to increase the area under field crop cultivation

• The global agricultural sector is facing many challenges. According to the UN, the world population may exceed 9 billion by 2050. This population growth may overburden the agricultural industry, which is already experiencing an output loss due to a lack of laborers and the shrinkage of agricultural fields caused by rising urbanization. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, 70% of the global population is expected to live in cities by 2050. Due to the global loss of arable land, farmers now need to utilize more fertilizers to increase crop yields.
• Asia-Pacific is the world's largest producer of agricultural products. Agriculture is critical to the region's economy, as it employs about 20% of the total available workforce. Field crop cultivation dominates the region, accounting for about more than 95% of the total crop area in the region. Rice, wheat, and corn are the major field crops produced in the region, together accounting for about 24.3% of the total crop area in 2022.
• North America ranks as the second-largest arable region globally. Its farms cultivate a diverse range of crops, with a focus on field crops. Notably, corn, cotton, rice, soybean, and wheat are the prominent field crops, as highlighted by the USDA. In 2022, the United States commanded 46.2% of North America's crop cultivation area. However, the country witnessed a significant drop in crop acreage between 2017 and 2019, primarily due to adverse environmental conditions, leading to severe flooding in regions like Texas and Houston.

The global average application rate of primary nutrient nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus in field crops is 164.31 kg/ha

• Corn, rapeseed, cotton, sorghum, rice, wheat, and soybean are among the primary nutrient-intensive crops globally. In 2022, the average application rates for these crops were as follows: corn - 230.57 kg/ha, rapeseed - 255.75 kg/ha, cotton - 172.70 kg/ha, sorghum - 158.46 kg/ha, rice - 154.49 kg/ha, wheat - 135.35 kg/ha, and soybean - 120.97 kg/ha. Primary nutrients are vital for crops as they support essential plant metabolic processes and contribute to the formation of key tissues like cells, cell membranes, and chlorophyll. Notably, phosphorus is crucial for cultivating high-quality crops, while potassium plays a pivotal role in activating enzymes necessary for plant growth.
• On a global scale, field crops have an average application rate of 164.31 kg/ha for nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. Nitrogen stands out as the most widely used primary nutrient fertilizer, with an application rate of 224.6 kg/ha in 2022. Potassic fertilizers follow, with an application rate of 150.3 kg/ha, and phosphorus ranks third, with an application rate of 117.9 kg/ha.
• In 2022, rapeseed had the highest nitrogen application rate at 347.4 kg/ha, while corn led in phosphorus application at 156.3 kg/ha. Canola took the lead in potassium application, with a rate of 248.6 kg/ha.
• Field crop cultivation is on the rise globally, particularly in South America and Asia-Pacific. These regions are emerging as key markets for fertilizers. Developed regions like Europe and North America, along with areas grappling with nutrient deficiencies, are increasingly adopting specialty fertilizers for their efficacy. These trends are poised to propel the primary nutrient fertilizers market during 2023-2030.

Fertilizers Industry Overview

The Fertilizers Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 14.27%. The major players in this market are CF Industries Holdings, Inc., ICL Group Ltd, Nutrien Ltd., The Mosaic Company and Yara International ASA (sorted alphabetically).

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