What Is The Current and Historic Market Size Analysis Of The Starter Fertilizers Market?
The starter fertilizers market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•The market for starter fertilizers has experienced consistent growth over recent years. The market value is predicted to rise from $8.09 billion in 2024 to an estimated $8.41 billion in 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%.
This growth during the historical period is driven by aims to enhance crop yields, initiatives to mitigate environmental harm, emphasis on sustainable farming, the spread of commercial agricultural techniques, and governmental aid and subsidies.
What Are The Predictions for The Starter Fertilizers Market Size In The Coming Years?
The starter fertilizers market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market for starter fertilizers is projected to witness substantial expansion in the coming years, expected to be worth $10.51 billion by 2029, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.7%.
This anticipated growth within the forecast period can be credited to the escalating demand for specialty crops, organic and bio-based starter fertilizer solutions, and strategies to cope with climate change, coupled with a heightened emphasis on nutrient usage efficiency and the adoption of liquid starter fertilizers. The forecast period is also expected to see significant trends including personalized formulations for crops, the adoption of controlled-release technologies, the inclusion of biostimulants, a focus on seed coating technologies, and the use of digital solutions for nutrient management.
Which Drivers Are Accelerating Growth In The Starter Fertilizers Market?
The surge in food needs is predicted to fuel the expansion of the starter fertilizers market in the future. Starter fertilizers are employed in crop growing as they aid in boosting the growth of budding seedlings by providing vital nutrients in spots near the roots that are easily accessible, improving nutrient intake efficiency, limiting nutrient dissipation to the surroundings, and bolstering the overall health and strength of crops, subsequently raising food productivity. For instance, in October 2024, the World Bank Group, an international trade and development organization based in the US, forecasted that the world population will peak at 10 billion by 2050. This surge will require an increase of 60% in food production to satisfy the escalating demand while dealing with the strains imposed by rapid climate change. As a result, the surge in food needs stimulates the starter fertilizers market.
What Are The Core Segments Of The Global Starter Fertilizers Market?
The starter fertilizers market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Synthetic, Organic
2) By Form: Dry, Liquid
3) By Nutrient: Nitrogen Starter Fertilizer, Phosphorous Starter Fertilizer, Potassium, Micronutrients
4) By Crop: Cereals, Fruits And Vegetables, Forage And Turf Grasses
5) By Application: In-Furrow, Fertigation, Foliar, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Synthetic: Granular Synthetic Fertilizers, Liquid Synthetic Fertilizers, Controlled-Release Synthetic Fertilizers
2) By Organic: Animal Manure, Compost, Plant-Based Fertilizers, Other Organic Fertilizers
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Which Emerging Trends Are Reshaping The Starter Fertilizers Market Size?
The emergence of product innovation seems to be a significant trend in the starter fertilizers market. Major market players are prioritizing the creation of innovative products to solidify their standing and achieve a competitive edge. To exemplify, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, an American fertilizer manufacturer, launched a novel crop biostimulant, NeoVita™ 43, in January 2023. This innovative biostimulant enhances corn yields by optimizing nutrient utilization. During extensive trials at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, it was found that combining NeoVita™ 43 with liquid starter fertilizer raised maize yields by up to seven bushels per acre. Formulated to mimic plant root exudate, NeoVita 43 stimulates soil microbial activity, which in turn promotes nutrient availability and absorption by plants. By having these crucial nutrients accessible to the soil microbiome early in the growth season, crops can strengthen nutrient absorption and attain a healthy start, leading to potentially higher yields.
Who Are the Key Players in the Starter Fertilizers Market?
Major companies operating in the starter fertilizers market include:
• Yara International ASA
• Miller Seed Company
• Alpine Plant Foods Corporation
• Conklin Company Partners Inc.
• The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
• Stoller USA Inc.
• Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC
• Bayer AG
• BASF SE
• Compass Minerals International Inc.
• Syngenta Crop Protection AG
• ADAMA Ltd.
• Sumitomo Chemicals Co. Ltd.
• Nufarm limited
• UPL Limited
• K+S AG
• ICL Group Ltd.
• Agrium Inc.
• EC Grow Inc.
• Nutrien Ltd.
• CF Industries Holdings Inc.
• The Mosaic Company
• Haifa Chemicals Ltd.
• EuroChem Group AG
• Israel Chemicals Ltd.
• Wilbur-Ellis Holdings Inc.
• Coromandel International Limited
• Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Limited
• KeyPlex LLC
• Nachurs Alpine Solutions
• Kellogg Garden Products
What are the Regional Insights into the Starter Fertilizers Market?
North America was the largest region in the starter fertilizers market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global starter fertilizers market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the starter fertilizers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
