Farm Inputs Global Market Report 2024

Description

Farm inputs encompass the resources and materials utilized in agriculture to boost crop yields and livestock productivity. These include labor, technology, and capital investments, all of which are essential for managing and expanding farming operations effectively.

Key types of farm inputs consist of fertilizers, seeds, pesticides, plant growth regulators, soil conditioners, and farming equipment. Fertilizers, whether organic or synthetic, are substances added to soil or plants to deliver vital nutrients and foster healthy growth, typically containing elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. These inputs support various agricultural tasks, including plowing, cultivating, sowing, planting, plant protection, fertilizing, harvesting, and threshing, and are used across diverse applications by large enterprises, farmers, retailers, and research institutions.

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The farm inputs market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $318.49 billion in 2023 to $330.60 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%. The rise during the historic period can be linked to a growing demand for eco-friendly products, increased consumption driven by health benefits, higher nitrogen prices, heightened sustainability concerns, and a stronger emphasis on research and development.

The farm inputs market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $387.49 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period is driven by government policies and subsidies, international trade agreements, changes in farm sizes and practices, infrastructure development, and advancements in smart agriculture. Key trends during this period include improved fertilizer technologies, progress in drip irrigation systems, innovations in smart seed technologies, the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and the integration of renewable energy.

The increasing demand for food production is expected to drive the growth of the farm inputs market. This heightened demand arises from a growing global population and the need for diverse and sustainable food sources to ensure food security and nutritional health. Farm inputs, including seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, water, and machinery, play a crucial role in boosting food production by enhancing crop yields, protecting against pests and diseases, and improving farming efficiency. For example, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) reported in July 2024 that productivity in the food chain rose by 2.0%, while the overall economy saw a 2.6% increase. The total gross value added by the food chain reached $175.45 billion (£132.9 billion), with catering contributing the most at $57.30 billion (£43.4 billion) and wholesaling the least at $21.92 billion (£16.6 billion). Thus, the increasing need for food production is fueling the growth of the farm inputs market.

Key players in the farm inputs market are focusing on developing advanced plant protection solutions, such as high-end insecticides, to boost agricultural productivity and sustainability. High-end insecticides are premium pest control products that offer superior efficacy and features compared to standard options. For instance, in July 2023, Syngenta India Private Limited, an agrichemical company based in India, introduced Incipio and Simodi, designed for crops such as paddy, cotton, and vegetables throughout India, utilizing innovative PLINAZOLIN technology. These insecticides provide broad-spectrum, long-lasting control against pests such as stem borers, leaffolders, and lepidopteran insects, thereby improving crop yields and quality while reducing the frequency of applications and overall costs for farmers.

In August 2024, PI Industries Limited, an Indian agri-sciences firm, acquired Plant Health Care Plc for $43.27 million (£32.78 million). This acquisition supports PI Industries' strategic objectives and enhances its position in the agricultural sector by leveraging Plant Health Care Plc's expertise and market presence, particularly in biological or peptide technology platforms and plant immunity inducers. Plant Health Care Plc is a UK-based company specializing in agricultural biological inputs.

Major companies operating in the farm inputs market are Koch Industries Inc., BASF SE, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Nutrien Ltd., Yara International ASA, Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited, The Mosaic Company, Cortev Inc., DowDuPont Inc., Syngenta Group AG, CF Industries Holding Inc., ICL Group Ltd., OCI Nitrogen B.V, Borealis AG, Sinochem International Corporation, Lanxess AG, K+S Aktiengesellschaft, UPL Limited, FMC Corporation, EuroChem Group AG, Coromandel International Limited, Nufarm Limited, PI Industries Limited, Sulphur Mills Limited

North America was the largest region in the farm inputs market in 2023. The regions covered in the farm inputs market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The farm inputs market consists of sales of irrigation systems, animal feed, pesticides, and machinery. 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.

Farm Inputs Global Market Report 2024 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses on farm inputs market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The impact of sanctions, supply chain disruptions, and altered demand for goods and services due to the Russian Ukraine war, impacting various macro-economic factors and parameters in the Eastern European region and its subsequent effect on global markets.

The impact of higher inflation in many countries and the resulting spike in interest rates.

The continued but declining impact of COVID-19 on supply chains and consumption patterns.

Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Fertilizers; Seeds; Pesticides; Plant Growth Regulators; Soil Conditioners; Farm Equipment
2) By Function: Plowing And Cultivating; Sowing And Planting; Plant Protection And Fertilizing; Harvesting And Threshing; Other Functions
3) By Application: Big Enterprise; Farmers; Retailers; Research Institutions
Companies Mentioned: Koch Industries Inc.; BASF SE; Saudi Basic Industries Corporation; Nutrien Ltd.; Yara International ASA
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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1. Executive Summary

2. Farm Inputs Market Characteristics

3. Farm Inputs Market Trends And Strategies

4. Farm Inputs Market - Macro Economic Scenario

4.1. Impact Of High Inflation On The Market
4.2. Ukraine-Russia War Impact On The Market
4.3. COVID-19 Impact On The Market

5. Global Farm Inputs Market Size and Growth

5.1. Global Farm Inputs Market Drivers and Restraints
- 5.1.1. Drivers Of The Market
- 5.1.2. Restraints Of The Market
5.2. Global Farm Inputs Historic Market Size and Growth, 2018 - 2023, Value ($ Billion)
5.3. Global Farm Inputs Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2023 - 2028, 2033F, Value ($ Billion)

6. Farm Inputs Market Segmentation

6.1. Global Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Fertilizers
Seeds
Pesticides
Plant Growth Regulators
Soil Conditioners
Farm Equipment
6.2. Global Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Plowing And Cultivating
Sowing And Planting
Plant Protection And Fertilizing
Harvesting And Threshing
Other Functions
6.3. Global Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
Big Enterprise
Farmers
Retailers
Research Institutions

7. Farm Inputs Market Regional And Country Analysis

7.1. Global Farm Inputs Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Farm Inputs Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

8. Asia-Pacific Farm Inputs Market

8.1. Asia-Pacific Farm Inputs Market Overview
Region Information, Impact Of COVID-19, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

9. China Farm Inputs Market

9.1. China Farm Inputs Market Overview
9.2. China Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion
9.3. China Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion
9.4. China Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion

10. India Farm Inputs Market

10.1. India Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
10.2. India Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
10.3. India Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

11. Japan Farm Inputs Market

11.1. Japan Farm Inputs Market Overview
11.2. Japan Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

12. Australia Farm Inputs Market

12.1. Australia Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

13. Indonesia Farm Inputs Market

13.1. Indonesia Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

14. South Korea Farm Inputs Market

14.1. South Korea Farm Inputs Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

15. Western Europe Farm Inputs Market

15.1. Western Europe Farm Inputs Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

16. UK Farm Inputs Market

16.1. UK Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

17. Germany Farm Inputs Market

17.1. Germany Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
17.2. Germany Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
17.3. Germany Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

18. France Farm Inputs Market

18.1. France Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
18.2. France Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
18.3. France Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

19. Italy Farm Inputs Market

19.1. Italy Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
19.2. Italy Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
19.3. Italy Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

20. Spain Farm Inputs Market

20.1. Spain Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

21. Eastern Europe Farm Inputs Market

21.1. Eastern Europe Farm Inputs Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

22. Russia Farm Inputs Market

22.1. Russia Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

23. North America Farm Inputs Market

23.1. North America Farm Inputs Market Overview
23.2. North America Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

24. USA Farm Inputs Market

24.1. USA Farm Inputs Market Overview
24.2. USA Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

25. Canada Farm Inputs Market

25.1. Canada Farm Inputs Market Overview
25.2. Canada Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

26. South America Farm Inputs Market

26.1. South America Farm Inputs Market Overview
26.2. South America Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

27. Brazil Farm Inputs Market

27.1. Brazil Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

28. Middle East Farm Inputs Market

28.1. Middle East Farm Inputs Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

29. Africa Farm Inputs Market

29.1. Africa Farm Inputs Market Overview
29.2. Africa Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Function, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Farm Inputs Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion

30. Farm Inputs Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles

30.1. Farm Inputs Market Competitive Landscape
30.2. Farm Inputs Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Koch Industries Inc.
  - 30.2.1.1. Overview
  - 30.2.1.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.1.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.1.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.2. BASF SE
  - 30.2.2.1. Overview
  - 30.2.2.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.2.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.2.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.3. Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
  - 30.2.3.1. Overview
  - 30.2.3.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.3.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.3.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.4. Nutrien Ltd.
  - 30.2.4.1. Overview
  - 30.2.4.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.4.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.4.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.5. Yara International ASA
  - 30.2.5.1. Overview
  - 30.2.5.2. Products and Services
  - 30.2.5.3. Strategy
  - 30.2.5.4. Financial Performance

31. Farm Inputs Market Other Major And Innovative Companies

31.1. Sumitomo Chemical Company Limited
31.2. The Mosaic Company
31.3. Cortev Inc.
31.4. DowDuPont Inc.
31.5. Syngenta Group AG
31.6. CF Industries Holding Inc.
31.7. ICL Group Ltd.
31.8. OCI Nitrogen B.V
31.9. Borealis AG
31.10. Sinochem International Corporation
31.11. Lanxess AG
31.12. K+S Aktiengesellschaft
31.13. UPL Limited
31.14. FMC Corporation
31.15. EuroChem Group AG

32. Global Farm Inputs Market Competitive Benchmarking

33. Global Farm Inputs Market Competitive Dashboard

34. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Farm Inputs Market

35. Farm Inputs Market Future Outlook and Potential Analysis

35.1 Farm Inputs Market In 2028 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
35.2 Farm Inputs Market In 2028 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
35.3 Farm Inputs Market In 2028 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies

36. Appendix

36.1. Abbreviations
36.2. Currencies
36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
36.4. Research Inquiries
36.5. The Business Research Company
36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer