Global Specialty Fertilizers Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By Type;

Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN), Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN), Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP), Sulfate Of Potash (SOP) (Potassium Sulfate), Potassium Nitrate, and Others

By Technology;

Coated & Encapsulated, Slow Release Fertilizer, Chelated, and N-Stabilizers

By Crop Type;

Macro Indicator - [Crop Cultivation Pattern], Cereals & Grains -[Corn, Wheat, Rice, and Others], Oilseeds & Pulses - [Soybean, Canola, and Others], Fruits & Vegetables - [Roots & Tubers, Citrus Fruits, Brassicas, and Others], Turf & Ornamentals, and Others

By Form;

Dry and Liquid

By Application Method;

Fertigation, Foliar, and Soil

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn147863081 Published Date: June, 2025 Updated Date: July, 2025

Specialty Fertilizers Market Overview

Specialty Fertilizers Market (USD Million)

Specialty Fertilizers Market was valued at USD 51,650.02 million in the year 2024. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 86,249.45 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.6%.


Global Specialty Fertilizers Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 7.6 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)7.6 %
Market Size (2024)USD 51,650.02 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 86,249.45 Million
Market ConcentrationMedium
Report Pages338
51,650.02
2024
86,249.45
2031

Major Players

  • Compo Expert GmbH
  • Coromandel International Ltd.
  • EuroChem Group
  • Haifa Group
  • Kingenta Ecological Engineering Group Co., Ltd.
  • Koch Industries Inc.
  • Nutrien Ltd.
  • Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA
  • The Mosaic Co.
  • Yara International ASA

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Global Specialty Fertilizers Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The specialty fertilizers market is witnessing robust growth as agriculture increasingly shifts toward precision nutrient delivery. These advanced fertilizers, known for their controlled-release mechanisms and high nutrient efficiency, are being adopted to improve crop yield and reduce nutrient loss. Presently, more than 30% of commercial agricultural setups have integrated specialty fertilizers into their practices, marking a clear trend toward customized fertilization strategies.

Boosting Yield and Protecting Soil Integrity
Specialty fertilizers are helping farmers achieve higher productivity while maintaining long-term soil health. These solutions enhance nutrient uptake by 25% to 40%, significantly improving plant metabolism and reducing environmental runoff. By enabling a more balanced nutrient supply, they are proving essential in advancing sustainable farming systems and maximizing land use efficiency.

Support from Modern Farming Techniques
Technological advancements such as drip irrigation and fertigation systems are enhancing the appeal of specialty fertilizers. Approximately 45% of agricultural operations that employ these systems now rely on specialty formulations for precise nutrient application. This alignment with smart agriculture practices ensures optimized dosage, timely application, and superior crop quality.

Innovation Driving Market Opportunities
Ongoing innovations in fertilizer coating and nano-formulation technologies are unlocking new growth avenues. Nearly 28% of new product developments now center on advanced delivery systems that enhance absorption and reduce application frequency. These innovations are essential in addressing global food demand while improving the efficiency and reliability of nutrient management solutions.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Technology
    3. Market Snapshot, By Crop Type
    4. Market Snapshot, By Form
    5. Market Snapshot, By Application Method
    6. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Specialty Fertilizers Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Growing Demand for High-Quality Crops
        2. Precision Agriculture Technologies
        3. Government Support and Subsidies
        4. Crop-Specific Nutrient Requirements
      2. Restraints
        1. Limited Awareness and Education
        2. Complexity of Application
        3. Competition from Alternative Solutions
      3. Opportunities
        1. Water-Soluble Fertilizers
        2. Biofertilizers and Microbial Inoculants
        3. Soil Amendments and Conditioners
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Specialty Fertilizers Market, By Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Urea-Ammonium Nitrate (UAN)
      2. Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN)
      3. Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP)
      4. Sulfate of Potash (SOP) (Potassium Sulfate)
      5. Potassium Nitrate
      6. Others
    2. Specialty Fertilizers Market, By Technology, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Coated & Encapsulated
      2. Slow Release Fertilizer
      3. Chelated
      4. N-Stabilizers
    3. Specialty Fertilizers Market, By Crop Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Macroindicator
        1. Crop Cultivation Pattern
      2. Cereals & Grains
        1. Corn
        2. Wheat
        3. Rice
        4. Others
      3. Oilseeds & Pulses
        1. Soybean
        2. Canola
        3. Others
      4. Fruits & Vegetables
        1. Roots & Tubers
        2. Citrus Fruits
        3. Brassicas
        4. Others
      5. Turf & Ornamentals
      6. Others
    4. Specialty Fertilizers Market, By Form, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Dry
      2. Liquid
    5. Specialty Fertilizers Market, By Application Method, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)

      1. Fertigation

      2. Foliar

      3. Soil

    6. Specialty Fertilizers Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Compo Expert GmbH
      2. Coromandel International Ltd
      3. EuroChem Group
      4. Haifa Group
      5. Kingenta Ecological Engineering Group Co., Ltd
      6. Koch Industries Inc
      7. Nutrien Ltd
      8. Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA
      9. The Mosaic Co
      10. Yara International ASA
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market