Chelated-Iron Agricultural Micronutrient Market

Global Market Study on Chelated-Iron Agricultural Micronutrients: Demand for Micronutrient-fortified Products to Increase

ID: PMRREP6337
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September 2021

215 Pages

Author : Pravin Rewale

Market Snapshot

Persistence Market Research has released a newly updated analysis on the chelated-iron agricultural micronutrient market landscape. In this study, analysts have estimated a market worth of nearly US$ 148 Mn in 2021, and have projected it to expand 2.7X by the end of the decade. The market is depicting an incremental opportunity of US$ 258.5 Mn by the end of 2031.

The global chelated-iron agricultural micronutrient market is expected to surge at a phenomenal CAGR of 10.6% over the next ten years.

Key Points Covered in Chelated-Iron Agricultural Micronutrient Market Survey:

  • Market estimates and forecast 2016-2031
  • Key drivers and restraints impacting market growth
  • Segment-wise, country-wise, and region-wise analysis
  • Competition mapping and benchmarking
  • Brand share and market share analysis
  • Key product innovations and regulatory climate
  • COVID-19 impact on chelated-iron agricultural micronutrients and how to navigate
  • Recommendation on key winning strategies

Micronutrients to Become More Mainstream

Increasing influence of technology and making all tasks as efficient as they can get has been a major trend in the 21st century, and the agricultural sector is not untouched by it. Use of micronutrients in agriculture is not new but it has become more mainstream in recent times.

The benefits and value that micronutrients offer have been majorly realized by growers as well as manufacturers and distributors, and, as a result, use of micronutrients has escalated.

New nutrient delivery systems such as enzyme-micronutrient combination products that boost soil activity and nutrient uptake are entering the market, and they seem to have a positive outlook, along with other technology and advancements.

Balanced crop nutrition and soil health trends are growing as farmers tend to align their farming with sustainability goals. Companies such as WinField United and The Mosaic Co. are developing and researching products per this trend. Growing demand for quality nutrition is expected to be constant and the need for micronutrients is anticipated to grow over the coming years.

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Introduction

Chelated micronutrients are produced by altering positively charged cat-ions to negatively charged molecules.

As soil itself is negatively charged, it repels negatively charged molecules of chelated micronutrients, making it easily available for uptake by plants. Chelated-iron agricultural micronutrient is mostly used in calcareous (high pH) soils and soils low in organic matter.

Market Drivers

High intensive farming and modern fertilizers have caused depletion of various micronutrients from the soil, which are essential for healthy plant growth.

Iron deficiency in plants causes chlorosis due to poor chlorophyll synthesis and also affects lignin formation, energy transfer and nitrogen reduction and fixation in plants.

Valuation

The global chelated-iron agricultural micronutrient market is valued at US$ 148.6 Mn, and is set to register a CAGR of 10.6% from 2021 to 2031. The market is anticipated to attain a worth of approximately US$ 406 Mn by the end of the decade.

By Geography

Asia Pacific (APAC) was the largest market for chelated-iron agricultural micronutrient with nearly 2/5 share of the overall market in 2020, followed by North America with approximately 1/4 of the market share.

Latin America is expected to exhibit highest CAGR during the forecast period, followed by MEA, which is expected to expand at a little lower CAGR. APAC is forecast to remain the most significant market, with highest absolute $ opportunity.

Market Taxonomy:

Attribute Details

By Crop Type

  • Cereals
  • Pulses & Oilseeds
  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Others (ornamental plants, turf grass etc.

By Region

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Argentina
    • Rest of Latin America
  • APAC
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Australia & New Zealand
    • Rest of APAC
  • Europe
    • France
    • Russia
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • U.K.
    • Poland
    • Nordic
    • BENELUX
    • Rest of Europe
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Sub-Saharan Africa
    • North Africa
    • Turkey
    • South Africa
    • GCC
    • Rest of MEA

Competitive Landscape

Key market players in the chelated-iron agricultural micronutrient market include Agrium Inc., Yara International Ltd., AkzoNobel, BASF SE, Monsanto Company, Bayer CropScience and DuPont.

Companies Covered in Chelated-Iron Agricultural Micronutrient Market

Key players in the global chelated iron agricultural micronutrient that has been profiled in this report includes:

  • Agrium Inc.
  • Yara International Ltd.
  • AkzoNobel.
  • Compass Minerals International Inc.
  • BASF SE.
  • Monsanto Company.
  • Bayer CropScience AG.
  • ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd.
  • Land O’Lakes Inc.
  • Nufarm Limited.
  • Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.
  • Syngenta International AG.
  • The Mosaic Company, ATP Nutrition.
  • Baicor, L.C.
  • Brandt Consolidated Inc.
  • Grow More Inc.
  • Kay-Flo.
  • Micnelf USA Inc.
  • Nutra-Flo Company (K- Flo).
  • Stoller USA, Inc.
  • Verdesian Life Sciences, LLC (QC Corporation).
  • DuPont.
  • Other.

These players have been profiled on the basis of various attributes such as company overview, recent developments, growth strategies, sustainability and financial overview.

Frequently Asked Questions

The U.S. and China are at the forefront in terms of export of chelated-iron agricultural micronutrients.

The chelated-iron agricultural micronutrient market expanded at a robust CAGR of 7.1% over the past five years

The chelated-iron agricultural micronutrient industry is currently worth approximately US$ 148 Mn.

The global industry is depicting an incremental opportunity of US$ 258 Mn by the end of the decade.

The market is expected to be guided by trends such as increasing fortifying products with micronutrients and government initiatives to promote agriculture.

In 2031, the chelated-iron agricultural micronutrient market is predicted to attain a net worth nearly US$ 406 Mn.

The market is expected to surge at an impressive CAGR of 10.6% over the decade.

Japan holds a market share of nearly 20% and South Korea holds a smaller share of 3.4%.

The need for effective fertilizers due to poor soil quality, ease of application, and effective functioning of the soil are major aspects controlling demand for chelated-iron agricultural micronutrients.

The U.S., China, U.K., and India are leading the demand for chelated-iron agricultural micronutrients.

Market Segments

Chelated micronutrients are produced by altering positively charged cat-ions to negatively charged molecules. Chelated-iron agricultural micronutrient is mostly used in calcareous (high pH) soils and soils low in organic matter.

High intensive farming and modern fertilizers have led to the depletion of various micronutrients from the soil, which are essential for healthy plant and crop growth.

Related Reports

1. Executive Summary

2. Research Methodology

3. Assumptions & Acronyms

4. Market Overview

    4.1. Micronutrient: Introduction

    4.2. Global Chelated Iron - Agricultural Micronutrient

        4.2.1. Market Value Volume Forecast 2021-2031

        4.2.2. Market Volume Forecast 2021-2031

    4.3. Market Taxonomy

5. Global Chelated-Iron Agricultural Micronutrient Market Dynamics

    5.1. Drivers

    5.2. Restraints

    5.3. Trends

6. Global Chelated Iron - Agricultural Micronutrient Market Size and Forecast by Crop Type

    6.1. Global Chelated Iron - Agricultural Micronutrient Market Value & Volume Forecast by Crop Type

        6.1.1. Global Cereals Segment Market Value & Volume Forecast 2021-2031

        6.1.2. Global Fruits and Vegetables Segment Value & Volume Forecast 2021-2031

        6.1.3. Global Pulses & Oilseeds Segment Market Value & Volume Forecast 2021-2031

        6.1.4. Global Others Segment Market Value & Volume Forecast 2021-2031

7. Global Chelated Iron - Agricultural Micronutrient Market Size and Forecast by Region

    7.1. Global Chelated Iron - Agricultural Micronutrient Market Share and BPS Analysis 2021 & 2031

    7.2. Global Chelated Iron - Agricultural Micronutrient Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region

    7.3. Global Chelated Iron - Agricultural Micronutrient Market Snapshot by Region

        7.3.1. Asia Pacific Market Value Forecast 2021-2031

        7.3.2. North America Market Value Forecast 2021-2031

        7.3.3. Europe Market Value Forecast 2021-2031

        7.3.4. Latin America Market Value Forecast 2021-2031

        7.3.5. Middle East and Africa Market Value Forecast 2021-2031

    7.4. Pricing Analysis: Chelated Iron- Agricultural Micronutrient Market

8. North America Chelated Iron - Agricultural Micronutrient Market Size and Forecast by Country

    8.1. North America Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast 2021-2031

    8.2. United States (U.S.) Market Analysis

        8.2.1. U.S. Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            8.2.1.1. Cereals

            8.2.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            8.2.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            8.2.1.4. Others

    8.3. Canada Market Analysis

        8.3.1. Canada Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            8.3.1.1. Cereals

            8.3.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            8.3.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            8.3.1.4. Others

9. Latin America Chelated Iron - Agricultural Micronutrient Market Size and Forecast by Country

    9.1. Latin America Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast 2021-2031

    9.2. Brazil Market Analysis

        9.2.1. Brazil Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            9.2.1.1. Cereals

            9.2.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            9.2.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            9.2.1.4. Others

    9.3. Mexico Market Analysis

        9.3.1. Mexico Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            9.3.1.1. Cereals

            9.3.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            9.3.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            9.3.1.4. Others

    9.4. Argentina Market Analysis

        9.4.1. Argentina Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            9.4.1.1. Cereals

            9.4.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            9.4.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            9.4.1.4. Others

    9.5. Rest of Latin America (RLATAM) Market Analysis

        9.5.1. RLATAM Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            9.5.1.1. Cereals

            9.5.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            9.5.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            9.5.1.4. Others

10. Europe Chelated Iron - Agricultural Micronutrient Market Size and Forecast

    10.1. Europe Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast 2021-2031

    10.2. France Market Analysis

        10.2.1. France Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            10.2.1.1. Cereals

            10.2.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            10.2.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            10.2.1.4. Others

    10.3. Russia Market Analysis

        10.3.1. Russia Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            10.3.1.1. Cereals

            10.3.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            10.3.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            10.3.1.4. Others

    10.4. Germany Market Analysis

        10.4.1. Germany Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            10.4.1.1. Cereals

            10.4.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            10.4.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            10.4.1.4. Others

    10.5. Italy Market Analysis

        10.5.1. Italy Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            10.5.1.1. Cereals

            10.5.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            10.5.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            10.5.1.4. Others

    10.6. Spain Market Analysis

        10.6.1. Spain Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            10.6.1.1. Cereals

            10.6.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            10.6.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            10.6.1.4. Others

    10.7. United Kingdom (UK) Market Analysis

        10.7.1. UK Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            10.7.1.1. Cereals

            10.7.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            10.7.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            10.7.1.4. Others

    10.8. Poland Market Analysis

        10.8.1. Poland Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            10.8.1.1. Cereals

            10.8.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            10.8.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            10.8.1.4. Others

    10.9. Nordic Market Analysis

        10.9.1. Nordic Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            10.9.1.1. Cereals

            10.9.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            10.9.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            10.9.1.4. Others

    10.10. BENELUX Market Analysis

        10.10.1. BENELUX Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            10.10.1.1. Cereals

            10.10.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            10.10.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            10.10.1.4. Others

    10.11. Rest of Europe Market Analysis

        10.11.1. Rest of Europe Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            10.11.1.1. Cereals

            10.11.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            10.11.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            10.11.1.4. Others

11. Asia Pacific (APAC) Chelated Iron - Agricultural Micronutrient Market Size and Forecast by Country

    11.1. APAC Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast 2021-2031

    11.2. China Market Analysis

        11.2.1. China Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            11.2.1.1. Cereals

            11.2.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            11.2.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            11.2.1.4. Others

    11.3. India Market Analysis

        11.3.1. India Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            11.3.1.1. Cereals

            11.3.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            11.3.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            11.3.1.4. Others

    11.4. Japan Market Analysis

        11.4.1. Japan Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            11.4.1.1. Cereals

            11.4.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            11.4.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            11.4.1.4. Others

    11.5. Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Market Analysis

        11.5.1. ANZ Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            11.5.1.1. Cereals

            11.5.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            11.5.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            11.5.1.4. Others

    11.6. Rest of APAC Market Analysis

        11.6.1. Rest of APAC Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            11.6.1.1. Cereals

            11.6.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            11.6.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            11.6.1.4. Others

12. Middle East and Africa (MEA) Chelated Iron - Agricultural Micronutrient Market Size and Forecast by Country

    12.1. MEA Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast 2021-2031

    12.2. Sub Saharan Market Analysis

        12.2.1. Sub Saharan Africa Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            12.2.1.1. Cereals

            12.2.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            12.2.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            12.2.1.4. Others

    12.3. North Africa Market Analysis

        12.3.1. North Africa Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            12.3.1.1. Cereals

            12.3.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            12.3.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            12.3.1.4. Others

    12.4. Turkey Market Analysis

        12.4.1. Turkey Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            12.4.1.1. Cereals

            12.4.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            12.4.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            12.4.1.4. Others

    12.5. South Africa Market Analysis

        12.5.1. South Africa Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            12.5.1.1. Cereals

            12.5.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            12.5.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            12.5.1.4. Others

    12.6. Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) Market Analysis

        12.6.1. GCC Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            12.6.1.1. Cereals

            12.6.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            12.6.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            12.6.1.4. Others

    12.7. Rest of MEA Market Analysis

        12.7.1. Rest of MEA Chelated Iron Micronutrient Market Value and Volume Forecast By Crop Type

            12.7.1.1. Cereals

            12.7.1.2. Pulses & Oilseeds

            12.7.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables

            12.7.1.4. Others

13. Competitive Landscape of Agricultural Micronutrient Players

    13.1. Competition Dashboard

        13.1.1. Agricultural Micronutrient Producer

        13.1.2. Chemical Reagent Provider

    13.2. Company Profiles

        13.2.1. Agricultural Micronutrient Producer

            13.2.1.1. ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd.

            13.2.1.2. Agrium Inc.

            13.2.1.3. Akzo Nobel N.V.

            13.2.1.4. Auriga Industries A/S

            13.2.1.5. BASF SE

            13.2.1.6. Bayer CropScience AG

            13.2.1.7. Compass Minerals International Inc.

            13.2.1.8. E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY

            13.2.1.9. Land O’Lakes Inc. Monsanto Co.

            13.2.1.10. Nufarm Limited

            13.2.1.11. Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd

            13.2.1.12. Syngenta International AG

            13.2.1.13. The Dow Chemical Co.

            13.2.1.14. The Mosaic Company

            13.2.1.15. Yara International ASA

            13.2.1.16. Private Companies

                13.2.1.16.1. ATP Nutrition

                13.2.1.16.2. Baicor, L.C.

                13.2.1.16.3. Brandt Consolidated Inc.

                13.2.1.16.4. Grow More Inc.

                13.2.1.16.5. Kay-Flo

                13.2.1.16.6. Micnelf USA Inc.

                13.2.1.16.7. Nutra-Flo Company (K- Flo)

                13.2.1.16.8. Stoller USA, Inc.

                13.2.1.16.9. Verdesian Life Sciences, LLC (QC Corporation)

        13.2.2. Chemical Reagent Provider

            13.2.2.1. Merck KGaA

            13.2.2.2. Sigma-Aldrich Corporation

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