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    Controlled Release Fertilizers

    ID: MRFR/AGR/4540-HCR
    128 Pages
    Tejas Chaudhary
    September 2025

    Controlled-release Fertilizers Market Research Report Information by Technology (Coating and Encapsulation), Form (Liquid, Granular and Powder), Mode of Application (Dibbling, Foliar and other) and Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World) - Forecast till 2032

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    Controlled Release Fertilizers Summary

    As per Market Research Future Analysis, the Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market was valued at USD 1.96 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 2.08 billion in 2024 to USD 3.58 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 7.02% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). The market is driven by the need to enhance agricultural productivity through the gradual release of fertilizers, which improves soil quality and crop yield while reducing environmental impact and costs. The COVID-19 pandemic initially disrupted supply chains, increasing demand for controlled-release fertilizers as farmers faced challenges in accessing traditional fertilizers. Recent developments include EuroChem's new phosphate facility in Brazil and Mivena's introduction of vegan and organic fertilizers, highlighting innovation in the sector.

    Key Market Trends & Highlights

    The Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market is witnessing significant growth driven by technological advancements and environmental considerations.

    • Market Size in 2023: USD 1.96 billion.
    • Projected Market Size by 2032: USD 3.58 billion.
    • CAGR during 2024-2032: 7.02%.
    • Key players include Agrium Inc, Agro Bridge, and Haifa Chemicals Ltd.

    Market Size & Forecast

    2023 Market Size USD 1.96 billion
    2024 Market Size USD 2.08 billion
    2032 Market Size USD 3.58 billion
    CAGR (2024-2032) 7.02%

    Major Players

    Agrium Inc, Agro Bridge, Haifa Chemicals Ltd, Shikefeng Chemical Industry

    Controlled Release Fertilizers Trends

    The increasing emphasis on sustainable agricultural practices appears to drive the adoption of controlled-release fertilizers, which may enhance nutrient efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

    U.S. Department of Agriculture

    Controlled Release Fertilizers Drivers

    Increasing Demand for Sustainable Agriculture

    The Global Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market Industry is experiencing a notable shift towards sustainable agricultural practices. Farmers are increasingly adopting controlled-release fertilizers to enhance nutrient efficiency and minimize environmental impact. This trend aligns with global initiatives aimed at reducing chemical runoff and promoting soil health. As a result, the market is projected to reach 2.08 USD Billion in 2024, reflecting the growing preference for eco-friendly solutions. The emphasis on sustainability is likely to drive innovation in fertilizer formulations, further expanding the market's reach and appeal.

    Market Segment Insights

    Regional Insights

    Key Companies in the Controlled Release Fertilizers market include

    Industry Developments

    The Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market Trends is one of the advancements of the technique which has the highest reach and benefits. After the lockdown, the people are interested in getting the controlled–release fertilizer as this provides less harm to the human as well as to nature when compared to other fertilizers. Due to this heavy demand, the manufacturing companies are increasing their productivity to compensate for the need of the customer. In addition to this, they are planning to expand their business once they get the proper financial source.

    Regional analysis

    The dominating region in the Asia Pacific region in which there is the demand for food and the raw materials for the food. As there was rapid growth in the population so the demand for food was high. So the agricultural activities were also high. So this region is dominating region when compared to the other regions. The dominating countries are China, India, Japan etc.

    The second place for holding the largest share in North America, as there were good agricultural technologies and good agricultural farming machines. So the second leading country in North America.

    Controlled-release Fertilizers Market Segment Overview

    Crop Type

    • Cereals & grains
    • Oilseeds & pulses
    • Fruits & vegetables
      • Plantation crops
    Application Type
      • Foliar application
      • Fustigation
      • Other

    Product Type

    • Coated & encapsulated
    • Nitrogen stabilizers (N-Stabilizers)

    By Region

    • North America
    •  Europe
    • Asia-Pacific

    Future Outlook

    Controlled Release Fertilizers Future Outlook

    The Global Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market is projected to grow at a 7.02% CAGR from 2024 to 2035, driven by technological advancements, increasing agricultural productivity demands, and environmental sustainability initiatives.

    New opportunities lie in:

    • Develop biodegradable controlled-release fertilizers to meet eco-friendly consumer preferences.
    • Invest in precision agriculture technologies to enhance fertilizer application efficiency.
    • Expand distribution networks in emerging markets to capture growing agricultural sectors.

    By 2035, the market is expected to achieve substantial growth, reflecting evolving agricultural practices and sustainability trends.

    Market Segmentation

    Report Scope

    Market Highlights

    Author
    Tejas Chaudhary
    Research Analyst Level II

    I have a degree in Engineering (Civil), with masters in Business Administration (Marketing). With more than 4 years of experience in market research and consulting, I am involved in end-to-end process of market research, proposals, project kickoffs and delivery. I have research knowledge and expertise in consumer goods/packaging domain. Also I have worked for various other domains like construction & equipment. Effectively managed and delivered more than 60 report studies for regional as well as global clientele.

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    FAQs

    What is the previous valuation of the global controlled-release fertilizers industry?

    controlled-release fertilizers market value was USD 3.58 billion by 2032.

    What is the growth rate of the global controlled-release fertilizers industry?

    controlled-release fertilizers market is expected to thrive at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2024 to 2032.

    What is the major driver of the global controlled-release fertilizers?

    Development of high-efficiency fertilizers which can minimize the loss of nutrients is the major driver of the global controlled-release fertilizers market.

    What factors restrain the global controlled-release fertilizers industry?

    Lack of skilled laborers and presence of counterfeit products can hamper the global controlled-release fertilizers market growth.

    Which region can dominate in the global controlled-release fertilizers industry?

    The APAC region can dominate the global controlled-release fertilizers market due to adoption of modern agricultural practices.

    Name the notable players of the global controlled-release fertilizers industry?

    Agrium, Scottsmiracle-Gro, Helena Chemical, Yara International, Jcam Agri., Haifa Chemicals Ltd, Compo Expert GmbH, SQM, Kingenta, Koch Industries, ICL, and BASF SE are major players of the global controlled-release fertilizers market.

    1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
    2. MARKET INTRODUCTION
      1. Market Definition
      2. Scope of the Study
        1. Research Objectives
        2. Assumptions & Limitations
      3. Market Structure
    3. MARKET RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
      1. Research Process
      2. Secondary Research
      3. Primary Research
      4. Forecast Model
    4. MARKET LANDSCAPE
      1. Supply Chain Analysis
        1. Raw Material Suppliers
        2. Manufacturers/Producers
        3. Distributors/Retailers/Wholesalers/E-Commerce
        4. End Users
      2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
        1. Threat of New Entrants
        2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
        3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
        4. Threat of Substitutes
        5. Internal Rivalry
    5. MARKET DYNAMICS OF THE GLOBAL CONTROLLED-RELEASE FERTILIZERS MARKET
      1. Introduction
      2. Drivers
      3. Restraints
      4. Opportunities
      5. Challenges
    6. GLOBAL CONTROLLED-RELEASE FERTILIZERS MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY
      1. Introduction
      2. Coating
        1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2024-2032
        2. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2024-2032
      3. Encapsulation
        1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2024-2032
        2. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2024-2032
    7. GLOBAL CONTROLLED-RELEASE FERTILIZERS MARKET, BY FORM
      1. Introduction
      2. Liquid
        1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2024-2032
        2. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2024-2032
      3. Granular
        1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2024-2032
        2. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2024-2032
      4. Powder
        1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2024-2032
        2. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2024-2032
    8. GLOBAL CONTROLLED-RELEASE FERTILIZERS MARKET, BY MODE OF APPLICATION
      1. Introduction
      2. Dibbling
        1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2024-2032
        2. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2024-2032
      3. Foliar
        1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2024-2032
        2. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2024-2032
      4. Other
        1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2024-2032
        2. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2024-2032
    9. GLOBAL CONTROLLED-RELEASE FERTILIZERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
      1. Introduction
      2. Cereals & Grains
        1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2024-2032
        2. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2024-2032
      3. Oilseeds & Pulses
        1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2024-2032
        2. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2024-2032
      4. Turfs & Ornamentals
        1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2024-2032
        2. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2024-2032
      5. Fruits & Vegetables
        1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2024-2032
        2. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2024-2032
      6. Others
        1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2024-2032
        2. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Region, 2024-2032
    10. GLOBAL CONTROLLED-RELEASE FERTILIZERS MARKET, BY REGION
      1. Introduction
      2. North America
        1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2024-2032
        2. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Technology, 2024-2032
        3. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Form, 2024-2032
        4. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Mode of Application, 2024-2032
        5. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Application, 2024-2032
        6. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Country, 2024-2032
        7. US
        8. Canada
        9. Mexico
      3. Europe
        1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2024-2032
        2. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Technology, 2024-2032
        3. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Form, 2024-2032
        4. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Mode of Application, 2024-2032
        5. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Application, 2024-2032
        6. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Country, 2024-2032
        7. Germany
        8. UK
        9. France
        10. Spain
        11. Italy
        12. Rest of Europe
      4. Asia-Pacific
        1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2024-2032
        2. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Technology, 2024-2032
        3. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Form, 2024-2032
        4. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Mode of Application, 2024-2032
        5. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Application, 2024-2032
        6. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Country, 2024-2032
        7. China
        8. Japan
        9. India
        10. Australia & New Zealand
        11. Rest of Asia-Pacific
      5. Rest of the World
        1. Market Estimates & Forecast, 2024-2032
        2. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Technology, 2024-2032
        3. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Form, 2024-2032
        4. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Mode of Appplication, 2024-2032
        5. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Appplication, 2024-2032
        6. Market Estimates & Forecast, by Country, 2024-2032
        7. South America
        8. Middle East
        9. Africa
    11. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
      1. Introduction
      2. Market Key Strategies
      3. Key Development Analysis
    12. (Expansions/Mergers & Acquisitions/Joint Ventures/New Product Developments/Agreements/Investments)
    13. COMPANY PROFILES
      1. BASF SE
        1. Company Overview
        2. Financial Updates
        3. Product/Business Segment Overview
        4. Key Strategies
        5. Key Developments
        6. SWOT Analysis
      2. Yara International
        1. Company Overview
        2. Financial Updates
        3. Product/Business Segment Overview
        4. Key Strategies
        5. Key Developments
        6. SWOT Analysis
      3. Haifa Chemicals Ltd
        1. Company Overview
        2. Financial Updates
        3. Product/Business Segment Overview
        4. Key Strategies
        5. Key Developments
        6. SWOT Analysis
      4. Koch Industries
        1. Company Overview
        2. Financial Updates
        3. Product/Business Segment Overview
        4. Key Strategies
        5. Key Developments
        6. SWOT Analysis
      5. Scottsmiracle-Gro
        1. Company Overview
        2. Financial Updates
        3. Product/Business Segment Overview
        4. Key Strategies
        5. Key Developments
        6. SWOT Analysis
      6. Compo Expert GmbH
        1. Company Overview
        2. Financial Updates
        3. Product/Business Segment Overview
        4. Key Strategies
        5. Key Developments
        6. SWOT Analysis
      7. Agrium
        1. Company Overview
        2. Financial Updates
        3. Product/Business Segment Overview
        4. Key Strategies
        5. Key Developments
        6. SWOT Analysis
      8. Jcam Agri.
        1. Company Overview
        2. Financial Updates
        3. Product/Business Segment Overview
        4. Key Strategies
        5. Key Developments
        6. SWOT Analysis
      9. Helena Chemical
        1. Company Overview
        2. Financial Updates
        3. Product/Business Segment Overview
        4. Key Strategies
        5. Key Developments
        6. SWOT Analysis
      10. ICL
        1. Company Overview
        2. Financial Updates
        3. Product/Business Segment Overview
        4. Key Strategies
        5. Key Developments
        6. SWOT Analysis
      11. Kingenta
        1. Company Overview
        2. Financial Updates
        3. Product/Business Segment Overview
        4. Key Strategies
        5. Key Developments
        6. SWOT Analysis
      12. SQM
        1. Company Overview
        2. Financial Updates
        3. Product/Business Segment Overview
        4. Key Strategies
        5. Key Developments
        6. SWOT Analysis
    14. CONCLUSION

    Controlled-release Fertilizers Market Segment Overview

    Crop Type

    • Cereals & grains
    • Oilseeds & pulses
    • Fruits & vegetables
    • Plantation crops
    Application Type
    • Foliar application
    • Fustigation
    • Other

    Product Type

    • Coated & encapsulated
    • Nitrogen stabilizers (N-Stabilizers)

    By Region

    • North America
    •  Europe
    • Asia-Pacific
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