United States Specialty Fertilizer Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2030

The United States Specialty Fertilizer Market is segmented by Speciality Type (CRF, Liquid Fertilizer, SRF, Water Soluble), by Application Mode (Fertigation, Foliar, Soil) and by Crop Type (Field Crops, Horticultural Crops, Turf & Ornamental). The report offers market size in both market value in USD and market volume in metric ton. Further, the report includes a market split by Type, Form, Application Mode and Crop Type.

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United States Specialty Fertilizer Market Analysis

The United States Specialty Fertilizer Market size is estimated at 6.72 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 9.17 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.32% during the forecast period (2024-2030).

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6.72 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

9.17 Billion

Market Size in 2030 (USD)

5.07 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

5.32 %

CAGR (2024-2030)

Largest segment by Speciality Type

47.65 %

value share, Water Soluble, 2023

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The demand for water-soluble fertilizers is driven by the wide range of nutrient grades and different methods of application such as foliar, fertigation, and soil application.

Fastest Growing Speciality Type

8.09 %

Projected CAGR, CRF, 2024-2030

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The efficiency of Controlled-Release Fertilizers to gradual and extended release of nutrients to ensure consistent supply of essential elements over the entire growing season.

Largest Segment by Crop Type

9.26 %

Projected CAGR, Horticultural Crops, 2024-2030

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The rising fruit and vegetable production in the country may increase demand for more specialty fertilizers which aids in boosting the crop yield during the forecast period.

Largest segment by Application Mode

48.36 %

value share, Fertigation, 2023

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The fertigation method is becoming a more popular method of fertilizer application due to its numerous advantages, including increased fertilizer absorption, and reduced wastage.

Leading Market Player

31.10 %

market share, CF Industries Holdings, Inc., Inc.

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The company boasts highly efficient manufacturing facilities, making it a cost-effective player on a global scale. CF Industries has notably bolstered its market share, capitalizing on the rising prices of specialty fertilizers.

The adoption of sustainable and irrigation agricultural practices is on the rise, leading to a surge in specialty adoption

  • From 2017 to 2022, the specialty fertilizer market in the United States witnessed a 5.3% volume growth, propelled by its potential and expanding market opportunities across diverse crop types.
  • By 2022, water-soluble fertilizers commanded a significant market share of 48.2%, followed by liquid fertilizers at 45.8% and controlled-release fertilizers (CRF) at 4.9%. In contrast, slow-release fertilizers held a modest 0.6% share, primarily due to their limited adoption in major crops like wheat, maize, and other cereals.
  • The demand for water-soluble fertilizers is buoyed by their diverse nutrient grades and versatile application methods, including foliar, fertigation, and soil application. Notably, water-soluble fertilizers witnessed a 7.8% volume growth during the study period.
  • The liquid fertilizers segment in the United States witnessed a notable 2.0% growth during the study period. This growth can be attributed to factors such as the rising adoption of precision farming, the ease of application, and the availability of wagons. Furthermore, the country's expanding micro-irrigation system is poised to further bolster this segment's growth.
  • In 2017, the country had 58 million acres of irrigated cropland. The even distribution of water-soluble fertilizers through the developing micro-irrigation system led to heightened nutrient availability, resulting in improved nutrient supplementation efficiency.
  • With a projected CAGR of 5.2%, the US specialty fertilizer market is set to gain momentum from 2023 to 2030. This growth is underpinned by a heightened governmental focus on curbing the environmental impact of conventional fertilizers and the concurrent surge in technological and scientific advancements.
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United States Specialty Fertilizer Market Trends

Soybean and corn are the two largest crops grown in the United States

  • The United States witnessed a modest population growth, rising from 335.9 million in 2020 to 338.2 million in the year 2022. Over the past two decades, the nation's farmland area has shrunk by nearly 50 million acres, settling at 893.4 million acres by 2022. This diminishing farmland underscores the urgency to enhance agricultural productivity through Agri inputs. Fertilizers have long been employed to bolster crop yields. In 2022, four key crops, such as corn, cotton, soybean, and wheat, collectively commanded over 65.7% of the principal crop acreage in the United States.
  • Soybean and corn reign as the top crops in the United States, with soybean leading the pack in the year 2022, occupying 25.8% of the nation's arable land, followed closely by corn at 25.7%, and wheat at 11.1%. These crops predominantly thrive in the "Corn Belt," encompassing parts of Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, and Kansas. Corn and soybean production dominates this region. Furthermore, the United States emerges as a significant rice exporter, with cultivation concentrated in three Southern regions and one in California, as per the United States Department of Agriculture.
  • Manufacturers of farm inputs are actively innovating to aid farmers in precise fertilizer application. This not only curbs cultivation costs but also bolsters efficiency. The US field crop sector holds substantial market potential, and with a surge in government funding and support, it is poised for positive growth in the coming years.
United States Specialty Fertilizer Market

Nitrogen deficiency is one of the most prevalent crop nutrient problems across the cropping areas in the United States

  • In the field crop's average primary nutrients (Nitrogen, Potassium, and Phosphorus) application rate in the country is about 166.61 kilogram/Hectare. Nitrogen accounts for 45.93 %, Potassium accounts for 28.11 percentage, and phosphorus accounts for 25.96 percentage of total field crops' average primary nutrient application.
  • In field crops, Rapeseed/Canola was applied with an average primary nutrient application rate of 284.92 kilogram/Hectare, which is the highest in field crops. In primary nutrients, Nitrogen occupies first place with an average application rate of 229.60 kilogram/Hectare. This is because Nitrogen is required in large amounts for plant metabolism and it is a major component of chlorophyll and amino acids.
  • Corn/ Maize is the second largest followed by Rapeseed/ Canola with an average primary nutrient application rate of 245.40 kilogram/ Hectare. Corn accounts for about 31.44 percentage of total field crop production in the United States. The Nitrogen requirement of corn is about 50.06 percentage, phosphorus is 23.77 percentage, and Potash is 26.17 percentage of the total average primary nutrient application.
  • The primary nutrients are crucial for plant growth and boost the plant enzyme function, improving plant cell growth and biochemical processes. The deficiency of primary nutrients can affect plant health, growth, and crop production output. The application of primary nutrients in field crops is anticipated to increase to meet the demand by increasing productivity.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • The horticultural crops segment acreage accounted for 2.8% of the overall area in 2022
  • Calcium, copper, and boron application has resulted in higher crop yield.
  • Secondary macronutrient deficiencies are becoming increasingly important in intensive corn production systems across the United States.
  • Expanding irrigation areas under major crops like corn and soybeans may drive the irrigation agriculture in the country
  • Micronutrients play pivotal roles in bolstering crops against both biotic and abiotic stresses
  • Tomato and Cabbage are the major potash consuming crop
  • Magnesium and sulfur were the major secondary macronutrients consumed by vegetable crops.

United States Specialty Fertilizer Industry Overview

The United States Specialty Fertilizer Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 96.37%. The major players in this market are CF Industries Holdings, Inc., The Andersons Inc., The Mosaic Company, Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC and Yara International ASA (sorted alphabetically).

United States Specialty Fertilizer Market Leaders

  1. CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

  2. The Andersons Inc.

  3. The Mosaic Company

  4. Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC

  5. Yara International ASA

United States Specialty Fertilizer Market Concentration

Other important companies include Haifa Group, ICL Group Ltd, Koch Industries Inc., Nutrien Ltd., Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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United States Specialty Fertilizer Market News

  • January 2023: ICL has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with General Mills, in which it will be the supplier of strategic specialty phosphate solutions to General Mills. The long-term agreement will also focus on international expansion.
  • October 2022: The Andersons entered an agreement to acquire the assets of Mote Farm Service Inc. to expand its retail farm center network.
  • May 2022: ICL launched three new NPK formulations of Solinure, a product with increased trace elements to optimize yields.

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United States Specialty Fertilizer Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

  2. REPORT OFFERS

  3. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition

    2. 1.2. Scope of the Study​

    3. 1.3. Research Methodology

  4. 2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

    1. 2.1. Acreage Of Major Crop Types

      1. 2.1.1. Field Crops

      2. 2.1.2. Horticultural Crops

    2. 2.2. Average Nutrient Application Rates

      1. 2.2.1. Micronutrients

        1. 2.2.1.1. Field Crops

        2. 2.2.1.2. Horticultural Crops

      2. 2.2.2. Primary Nutrients

        1. 2.2.2.1. Field Crops

        2. 2.2.2.2. Horticultural Crops

      3. 2.2.3. Secondary Macronutrients

        1. 2.2.3.1. Field Crops

        2. 2.2.3.2. Horticultural Crops

    3. 2.3. Agricultural Land Equipped For Irrigation

    4. 2.4. Regulatory Framework

    5. 2.5. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

  5. 3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)

    1. 3.1. Speciality Type

      1. 3.1.1. CRF

        1. 3.1.1.1. Polymer Coated

        2. 3.1.1.2. Polymer-Sulfur Coated

        3. 3.1.1.3. Others

      2. 3.1.2. Liquid Fertilizer

      3. 3.1.3. SRF

      4. 3.1.4. Water Soluble

    2. 3.2. Application Mode

      1. 3.2.1. Fertigation

      2. 3.2.2. Foliar

      3. 3.2.3. Soil

    3. 3.3. Crop Type

      1. 3.3.1. Field Crops

      2. 3.3.2. Horticultural Crops

      3. 3.3.3. Turf & Ornamental

  6. 4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 4.1. Key Strategic Moves

    2. 4.2. Market Share Analysis

    3. 4.3. Company Landscape

    4. 4.4. Company Profiles

      1. 4.4.1. CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

      2. 4.4.2. Haifa Group

      3. 4.4.3. ICL Group Ltd

      4. 4.4.4. Koch Industries Inc.

      5. 4.4.5. Nutrien Ltd.

      6. 4.4.6. Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA

      7. 4.4.7. The Andersons Inc.

      8. 4.4.8. The Mosaic Company

      9. 4.4.9. Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC

      10. 4.4.10. Yara International ASA

  7. 5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR FERTILIZER CEOS

  8. 6. APPENDIX

    1. 6.1. Global Overview

      1. 6.1.1. Overview

      2. 6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework

      3. 6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis

      4. 6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)

    2. 6.2. Sources & References

    3. 6.3. List of Tables & Figures

    4. 6.4. Primary Insights

    5. 6.5. Data Pack

    6. 6.6. Glossary of Terms

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. CULTIVATION OF FIELD CROPS IN HECTARE, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2022
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  2. CULTIVATION OF HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN HECTARE, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2022
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  2. CONSUMPTION OF MICRONUTRIENTS BY FIELD CROPS IN KG/HECTARE, UNITED STATES, 2022
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  2. CONSUMPTION OF MICRONUTRIENTS BY HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN KG/HECTARE, UNITED STATES, 2022
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  2. CONSUMPTION OF PRIMARY NUTRIENTS BY FIELD CROPS IN KG/HECTARE, UNITED STATES, 2022
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  2. CONSUMPTION OF PRIMARY NUTRIENTS BY HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN KG/HECTARE, UNITED STATES, 2022
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  2. CONSUMPTION OF SECONDARY MACRONUTRIENTS BY FIELD CROPS IN KG/HECTARE, UNITED STATES, 2022
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  2. CONSUMPTION OF SECONDARY MACRONUTRIENTS BY HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN KG/HECTARE, UNITED STATES, 2022
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  2. AGRICULTURAL LAND EQUIPPED FOR IRRIGATION IN HECTARE, UNITED STATES, 2022
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  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY SPECIALITY TYPE IN METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY SPECIALITY TYPE IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VOLUME BY SPECIALITY TYPE IN %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY SPECIALITY TYPE IN %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY COATING TYPE IN METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY COATING TYPE IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VOLUME BY COATING TYPE IN %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY COATING TYPE IN %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. POLYMER COATED CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. POLYMER COATED CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. POLYMER COATED CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. POLYMER-SULFUR COATED CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. POLYMER-SULFUR COATED CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. POLYMER-SULFUR COATED CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. OTHERS CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. OTHERS CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. OTHERS CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. LIQUID FERTILIZER FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. LIQUID FERTILIZER FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. LIQUID FERTILIZER FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY CROP TYPE IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. SRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 33:  
  2. SRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 34:  
  2. SRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY CROP TYPE IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. WATER SOLUBLE FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 36:  
  2. WATER SOLUBLE FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 37:  
  2. WATER SOLUBLE FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY CROP TYPE IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY APPLICATION MODE IN METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 39:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY APPLICATION MODE IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VOLUME BY APPLICATION MODE IN %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY APPLICATION MODE IN %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. FERTIGATION APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. FERTIGATION APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. FERTIGATION APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. FOLIAR APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 46:  
  2. FOLIAR APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. FOLIAR APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. SOIL APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. SOIL APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. SOIL APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY CROP TYPE IN METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY CROP TYPE IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VOLUME BY CROP TYPE IN %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, UNITED STATES, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY FIELD CROPS IN METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 56:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY FIELD CROPS IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 57:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY TYPE IN %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 58:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 59:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 60:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY TYPE IN %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL IN METRIC TON, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL IN USD, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY TYPE IN %, UNITED STATES, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UNITED STATES SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2018 - 2021
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  2. MARKET SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS IN %, UNITED STATES, 2022

United States Specialty Fertilizer Industry Segmentation

CRF, Liquid Fertilizer, SRF, Water Soluble are covered as segments by Speciality Type. Fertigation, Foliar, Soil are covered as segments by Application Mode. Field Crops, Horticultural Crops, Turf & Ornamental are covered as segments by Crop Type.

  • From 2017 to 2022, the specialty fertilizer market in the United States witnessed a 5.3% volume growth, propelled by its potential and expanding market opportunities across diverse crop types.
  • By 2022, water-soluble fertilizers commanded a significant market share of 48.2%, followed by liquid fertilizers at 45.8% and controlled-release fertilizers (CRF) at 4.9%. In contrast, slow-release fertilizers held a modest 0.6% share, primarily due to their limited adoption in major crops like wheat, maize, and other cereals.
  • The demand for water-soluble fertilizers is buoyed by their diverse nutrient grades and versatile application methods, including foliar, fertigation, and soil application. Notably, water-soluble fertilizers witnessed a 7.8% volume growth during the study period.
  • The liquid fertilizers segment in the United States witnessed a notable 2.0% growth during the study period. This growth can be attributed to factors such as the rising adoption of precision farming, the ease of application, and the availability of wagons. Furthermore, the country's expanding micro-irrigation system is poised to further bolster this segment's growth.
  • In 2017, the country had 58 million acres of irrigated cropland. The even distribution of water-soluble fertilizers through the developing micro-irrigation system led to heightened nutrient availability, resulting in improved nutrient supplementation efficiency.
  • With a projected CAGR of 5.2%, the US specialty fertilizer market is set to gain momentum from 2023 to 2030. This growth is underpinned by a heightened governmental focus on curbing the environmental impact of conventional fertilizers and the concurrent surge in technological and scientific advancements.
Speciality Type
CRF
Polymer Coated
Polymer-Sulfur Coated
Others
Liquid Fertilizer
SRF
Water Soluble
Application Mode
Fertigation
Foliar
Soil
Crop Type
Field Crops
Horticultural Crops
Turf & Ornamental
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Market Definition

  • MARKET ESTIMATION LEVEL - Market Estimations for various types of fertilizers has been done at the product-level and not at the nutrient-level.
  • NUTRIENT TYPES COVERED - Primary Nutrients: N, P and K, Secondary Macronutrients: Ca, Mg and S, Micronutients: Zn, Mn, Cu, Fe, Mo, B, and Others
  • AVERAGE NUTRIENT APPLICATION RATE - This refers to the average volume of nutrient consumed per hectare of farmland in each country.
  • CROP TYPES COVERED - Field Crops: Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, and Fiber Crops Horticulture: Fruits, Vegetables, Plantation Crops and Spices, Turf Grass and Ornamentals
Keyword Definition
Fertilizer Chemical substance applied to crops to ensure nutritional requirements, available in various forms such as granules, powders, liquid, water soluble, etc.
Specialty Fertilizer Used for enhanced efficiency and nutrient availability applied through soil, foliar, and fertigation. Includes CRF, SRF, liquid fertilizer, and water soluble fertilizers.
Controlled-Release Fertilizers (CRF) Coated with materials such as polymer, polymer-sulfur, and other materials such as resins to ensure nutrient availability to the crop for its entire life cycle.
Slow-Release Fertilizers (SRF) Coated with materials such as sulfur, neem, etc., to ensure nutrient availability to the crop for a longer period.
Foliar Fertilizers Consist of both liquid and water soluble fertilizers applied through foliar application.
Water-Soluble Fertilizers Available in various forms including liquid, powder, etc., used in foliar and fertigation mode of fertilizer application.
Fertigation Fertilizers applied through different irrigation systems such as drip irrigation, micro irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, etc.
Anhydrous Ammonia Used as fertilizer, directly injected into the soil, available in gaseous liquid form.
Single Super Phosphate (SSP) Phosphorus fertilizer containing only phosphorus which has lesser than or equal to 35%.
Triple Super Phosphate (TSP) Phosphorus fertilizer containing only phosphorus greater than 35%.
Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers Fertilizers coated or treated with additional layers of various ingredients to make it more efficient compared to other fertilizers.
Conventional Fertilizer Fertilizers applied to crops through traditional methods including broadcasting, row placement, ploughing soil placement, etc.
Chelated Micronutrients Micronutrient fertilizers coated with chelating agents such as EDTA, EDDHA, DTPA, HEDTA, etc.
Liquid Fertilizers Available in liquid form, majorly used for application of fertilizers to crops through foliar and fertigation.
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United States Specialty Fertilizer Market Research FAQs

The United States Specialty Fertilizer Market size is expected to reach USD 6.72 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 5.32% to reach USD 9.17 billion by 2030.

In 2024, the United States Specialty Fertilizer Market size is expected to reach USD 6.72 billion.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc., The Andersons Inc., The Mosaic Company, Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC and Yara International ASA are the major companies operating in the United States Specialty Fertilizer Market.

In the United States Specialty Fertilizer Market, the Water Soluble segment accounts for the largest share by speciality type.

In 2024, the CRF segment accounts for the fastest growing by speciality type in the United States Specialty Fertilizer Market.

In 2023, the United States Specialty Fertilizer Market size was estimated at 6.72 billion. The report covers the United States Specialty Fertilizer Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the United States Specialty Fertilizer Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

United States Specialty Fertilizer Industry Report

Statistics for the 2023 United States Specialty Fertilizer market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. United States Specialty Fertilizer analysis includes a market forecast outlook to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.

United States Specialty Fertilizer Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2030