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

The China 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.

China Specialty Fertilizer Market Size

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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2030
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 14.11 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2030) USD 20.48 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Speciality Type Liquid Fertilizer
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2030) 6.40 %
svg icon Fastest Growing by Speciality Type CRF

Major Players

China Specialty Fertilizer Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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China Specialty Fertilizer Market Analysis

The China Specialty Fertilizer Market size is estimated at 14.11 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 20.48 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.40% during the forecast period (2024-2030).

14.11 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

20.48 Billion

Market Size in 2030 (USD)

6.31 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

6.40 %

CAGR (2024-2030)

Largest segment by Speciality Type

57.30 %

value share, Liquid Fertilizer, 2023

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Liquid fertilizers domininating the market with rising nutrient deficiencies in country soils and adoption of high efficient fertilizers for quickly addressing these issues

Fastest Growing Speciality Type

7.05 %

Projected CAGR, CRF, 2024-2030

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Country's Zero growth policy and need for higher food production increasing the adoption of high efficient fertilizers like CRFs, reduces the fertilizers utilization

Largest Segment by Crop Type

9.88 %

Projected CAGR, Turf & Ornamental, 2024-2030

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Turf & ornamentals leading the market with extending cultivation areas and efficiency of specialty fertilizers in providing nutrient requirement throught their growth stage

Largest segment by Application Mode

51.35 %

value share, Fertigation, 2023

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Growing adoption of efficient irrigation system like sprinkers, drip irrigation increased the application of water-soluble and liquid fertilizers through fertigation

Leading Market Player

2.23 %

market share, Hebei Woze Wufeng Biological Technology Co., Ltd, Ltd

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The company emerged as prominent player with investing more in the expanding production facilities and it has capacity of 50,000 tons water soluble fertilizers per year

Efficiency in providing particular nutrients and reducing the number of fertilizations may drive the market

  • The specialty fertilizer market accounted for about 3.8% of the market volume of the Chinese fertilizer market in 2022. The minimal market share of the specialty fertilizers market is majorly attributed to the less awareness among farmers regarding efficiency and higher cost compared to conventional specialty fertilizers.
  • Water-soluble fertilizers accounted for 51.0% of the Chinese specialty fertilizer market volume in 2022. The dominance of water-soluble fertilizers is majorly due to the growing adoption of irrigation agriculture and technical advancements in irrigation equipment. Fertigation is the most popular application mode used in the country's micro irrigation systems. This will drive the soluble fertilizers market during 2023-2030
  • Liquid fertilizers accounted for 48.8% of the Chinese specialty fertilizer market volume in 2022. Liquid fertilizers are more easily absorbed by plants and can be used with irrigation or spraying by reducing labor costs. Foliar is the most popular method used by the liquid fertilizer application.
  • Controlled-release fertilizers accounted for the next largest market share in the Chinese specialty fertilizer market volume, accounting for 0.1% in 2022. The market share of controlled-release fertilizers is mainly due to their potential to provide nutrients for up to six months. The loss of nutrients is also very low. However, rising awareness among farmers can increase the market share of controlled-release fertilizers in the forecast period.
  • In recent years, the soluble fertilizer industry in China has boomed because of its advantages in reducing fertilizer usage, water, labor, and cost, and increasing yield and quality, accompanied by favorable policies for modern agriculture development and substantial investment.
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China Specialty Fertilizer Market Trends

The expansion of the cultivation area is driven by increasing demand for food and the country's goal to achieve self-sufficiency in staple food

  • China's cultivation area for field crops expanded marginally from 126.6 million hectares in 2018 to 127.8 million hectares in 2022, representing 70.8% of the nation's total cultivated land. In 2022, corn claimed the largest share at 34.2%, trailed by rice and wheat at 23.6% and 18.3% respectively. This uptick in cultivation area is projected to drive up fertilizer demand in the country.
  • China typically divides its field crop production into two seasons: spring/summer (April-September) and winter. Spring crops encompass early corn, early rice, early wheat, and cotton, while winter crops focus on winter wheat and rapeseed. Rice and corn, however, take precedence in China's agricultural landscape, accounting for a third of the nation's grain output. As the world's leading rice producer, China dedicated 30 million hectares to rice farming in 2022, yielding a bountiful 210 million tonnes. Key rice-growing regions span Heilongjiang, Hunan, Jiangxi, Hubei, Jiangsu, Sichuan, Guangxi, Guangdong, and Yunnan. China's corn production for 2022-23 was projected to hit 277.2 million tonnes, a 4.6 million-tonne increase from the previous year, buoyed by a successful harvest. The primary corn belts lie in the northeastern provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Inner Mongolia.
  • While spring dominates China's cropping calendar, it faces some challenges during the hotter months of June and July. Given rice's status as a dietary staple for millions, the region's high temperatures and limited rainfall exacerbate mineral depletion in the soil, necessitating higher fertilizer application. These arid conditions can also curtail crop yields.
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About 28% of global nitrous oxide emissions from croplands are from China's agricultural lands

  • Primary nutrients improve biochemical processes like enzyme activity in plants and promote plant cell growth. Primary nutrient deficiencies can impact plant health, development, and crop production output. The average application rate of nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus collectively in field crops was 159.9 kg/hectare in 2022. The average primary nutrient application in field crops included 65.23% nitrogen, 28.07% phosphorous, and 6.68% potassium.
  • Nitrogen ranks first in primary nutrients, as it is essential for plant metabolism and is a component of chlorophyll and amino acids. Nitrogen had an average application rate of 279.65 kg/hectare. This was followed by potash at 105.3 kg/hectare and phosphorous at 94.9 kg/hectare in 2022. The contamination of surface and groundwater with nitrogen and phosphorus has been considered a result of inadequate advice given to farmers regarding fertilizer application rates. About 28% of global nitrous oxide emissions from croplands are from China's agricultural lands.
  • In 2022, the crops with the highest average nutrient application rates were cotton (255.41 kg/hectare), wheat (232.25 kg/hectare), corn (198.44 kg/hectare), and rice (157.76 kg/hectare). In 2022, cotton production amounted to 6.4 million metric tons, making China the world's largest producer, consumer, and importer of cotton. Around 20% of the cotton consumed worldwide is produced in China, and 84% of that production comes from Xinjiang.
  • To meet the demands of a growing population, boosting crop production is essential; as a result, the application of primary nutrients in field crops is expected to grow from 2023 to 2030.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • The growing interest in fruit and vegetable cultivation due to better market opportunities
  • Based on the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture data, more than 48.6 million hectares of soil are deficient in zinc and manganese
  • Magnesium is extremely soluble and prone to leaching in acidic and sandy soils. 
  • In China, irrigated croplands occupy the major portion, constituting about half of the total cropland area
  • In China, rapeseed or canola is applied with higher amounts of micronutrients compared to other field crops
  • Cabbage is a heavy feeder, and it quickly depletes the soil of nutrients; therefore, it needs a steady supply of water and nutrients throughout its growth period
  • Calcium is applied in large quantities owing to its crucial for the development of plant tissues and for promoting plant growth

China Specialty Fertilizer Industry Overview

The China Specialty Fertilizer Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 6.96%. The major players in this market are Hebei Monband Water Soluble Fertilizer Co. Ltd, Hebei Woze Wufeng Biological Technology Co., Ltd, Henan XinlianXin Chemicals Group Company Limited, ICL Group Ltd and Yara International ASA (sorted alphabetically).

China Specialty Fertilizer Market Leaders

  1. Hebei Monband Water Soluble Fertilizer Co. Ltd

  2. Hebei Woze Wufeng Biological Technology Co., Ltd

  3. Henan XinlianXin Chemicals Group Company Limited

  4. ICL Group Ltd

  5. Yara International ASA

China Specialty Fertilizer Market Concentration

Other important companies include Grupa Azoty S.A. (Compo Expert), Haifa Group, Hebei Sanyuanjiuqi Fertilizer Co., Ltd., Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA, Zouping Hongyun Biotechnology Co., Ltd..

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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China Specialty Fertilizer Market News

  • February 2019: Haifa Group announced the opening of a new trading company in China. The establishment of the new Haifa subsidiary in China will enable the group to significantly expand its offerings to China agriculture sector.
  • November 2018: ICL Fertilizers developed a new line of premium fertilizers that help farmers feed their crops precisely. Polysulphate, ICLPotashpluS, and ICLPKpluS are manufactured from polyhalite, a mineral extracted at the ICL mine in Boulby, United Kingdom, to meet the agricultural need for balanced, targeted nutrition.
  • July 2018: Haifa Group introduces a novel a range of coated micronutrients, enabling an all-season complete nutrition. Based on Multicote™ technology, the coated micronutrients provide your crops with all the benefits of controlled release nutrition.

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China Specialty Fertilizer Market Report - Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

2. REPORT OFFERS

3. INTRODUCTION

  • 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 3.2 Scope of the Study​
  • 3.3 Research Methodology

4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

  • 4.1 Acreage Of Major Crop Types
    • 4.1.1 Field Crops
    • 4.1.2 Horticultural Crops
  • 4.2 Average Nutrient Application Rates
    • 4.2.1 Micronutrients
    • 4.2.1.1 Field Crops
    • 4.2.1.2 Horticultural Crops
    • 4.2.2 Primary Nutrients
    • 4.2.2.1 Field Crops
    • 4.2.2.2 Horticultural Crops
    • 4.2.3 Secondary Macronutrients
    • 4.2.3.1 Field Crops
    • 4.2.3.2 Horticultural Crops
  • 4.3 Agricultural Land Equipped For Irrigation
  • 4.4 Regulatory Framework
  • 4.5 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

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

  • 5.1 Speciality Type
    • 5.1.1 CRF
    • 5.1.1.1 Polymer Coated
    • 5.1.1.2 Polymer-Sulfur Coated
    • 5.1.1.3 Others
    • 5.1.2 Liquid Fertilizer
    • 5.1.3 SRF
    • 5.1.4 Water Soluble
  • 5.2 Application Mode
    • 5.2.1 Fertigation
    • 5.2.2 Foliar
    • 5.2.3 Soil
  • 5.3 Crop Type
    • 5.3.1 Field Crops
    • 5.3.2 Horticultural Crops
    • 5.3.3 Turf & Ornamental

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Landscape
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 Grupa Azoty S.A. (Compo Expert)
    • 6.4.2 Haifa Group
    • 6.4.3 Hebei Monband Water Soluble Fertilizer Co. Ltd
    • 6.4.4 Hebei Sanyuanjiuqi Fertilizer Co., Ltd.
    • 6.4.5 Hebei Woze Wufeng Biological Technology Co., Ltd
    • 6.4.6 Henan XinlianXin Chemicals Group Company Limited
    • 6.4.7 ICL Group Ltd
    • 6.4.8 Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA
    • 6.4.9 Yara International ASA
    • 6.4.10 Zouping Hongyun Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR FERTILIZER CEOS

8. APPENDIX

  • 8.1 Global Overview
    • 8.1.1 Overview
    • 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
    • 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
    • 8.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
  • 8.2 Sources & References
  • 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
  • 8.4 Primary Insights
  • 8.5 Data Pack
  • 8.6 Glossary of Terms
** Subject To Availablity

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. CULTIVATION OF FIELD CROPS IN HECTARE, CHINA, 2017 - 2022
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  2. CULTIVATION OF HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN HECTARE, CHINA, 2017 - 2022
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  2. CONSUMPTION OF MICRONUTRIENTS BY FIELD CROPS IN KG/HECTARE, CHINA, 2022
  1. Figure 4:  
  2. CONSUMPTION OF MICRONUTRIENTS BY HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN KG/HECTARE, CHINA, 2022
  1. Figure 5:  
  2. CONSUMPTION OF PRIMARY NUTRIENTS BY FIELD CROPS IN KG/HECTARE, CHINA, 2022
  1. Figure 6:  
  2. CONSUMPTION OF PRIMARY NUTRIENTS BY HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN KG/HECTARE, CHINA, 2022
  1. Figure 7:  
  2. CONSUMPTION OF SECONDARY MACRONUTRIENTS BY FIELD CROPS IN KG/HECTARE, CHINA, 2022
  1. Figure 8:  
  2. CONSUMPTION OF SECONDARY MACRONUTRIENTS BY HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN KG/HECTARE, CHINA, 2022
  1. Figure 9:  
  2. AGRICULTURAL LAND EQUIPPED FOR IRRIGATION IN HECTARE, CHINA, 2022
  1. Figure 10:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 11:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 12:  
  2. FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY SPECIALITY TYPE IN METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 13:  
  2. FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY SPECIALITY TYPE IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 14:  
  2. FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VOLUME BY SPECIALITY TYPE IN %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 15:  
  2. FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY SPECIALITY TYPE IN %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY COATING TYPE IN METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 17:  
  2. CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY COATING TYPE IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 18:  
  2. CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VOLUME BY COATING TYPE IN %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 19:  
  2. CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY COATING TYPE IN %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 20:  
  2. POLYMER COATED CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 21:  
  2. POLYMER COATED CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 22:  
  2. POLYMER COATED CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, CHINA, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 23:  
  2. POLYMER-SULFUR COATED CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 24:  
  2. POLYMER-SULFUR COATED CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 25:  
  2. POLYMER-SULFUR COATED CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, CHINA, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 26:  
  2. OTHERS CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 27:  
  2. OTHERS CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 28:  
  2. OTHERS CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, CHINA, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 29:  
  2. LIQUID FERTILIZER FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 30:  
  2. LIQUID FERTILIZER FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 31:  
  2. LIQUID FERTILIZER FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY CROP TYPE IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 32:  
  2. SRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 33:  
  2. SRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 34:  
  2. SRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY CROP TYPE IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 35:  
  2. WATER SOLUBLE FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 36:  
  2. WATER SOLUBLE FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 37:  
  2. WATER SOLUBLE FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY CROP TYPE IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 38:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY APPLICATION MODE IN METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 39:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY APPLICATION MODE IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 40:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VOLUME BY APPLICATION MODE IN %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 41:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY APPLICATION MODE IN %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 42:  
  2. FERTIGATION APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 43:  
  2. FERTIGATION APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 44:  
  2. FERTIGATION APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, CHINA, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 45:  
  2. FOLIAR APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 46:  
  2. FOLIAR APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 47:  
  2. FOLIAR APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, CHINA, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 48:  
  2. SOIL APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 49:  
  2. SOIL APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 50:  
  2. SOIL APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, CHINA, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 51:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY CROP TYPE IN METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 52:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY CROP TYPE IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 53:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VOLUME BY CROP TYPE IN %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 54:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, CHINA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 55:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY FIELD CROPS IN METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 56:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY FIELD CROPS IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 57:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY TYPE IN %, CHINA, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 58:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 59:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 60:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY TYPE IN %, CHINA, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 61:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL IN METRIC TON, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 62:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL IN USD, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 63:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY TYPE IN %, CHINA, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 64:  
  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, CHINA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 65:  
  2. CHINA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2018 - 2021
  1. Figure 66:  
  2. MARKET SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS IN %, CHINA, 2022

China 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.

  • The specialty fertilizer market accounted for about 3.8% of the market volume of the Chinese fertilizer market in 2022. The minimal market share of the specialty fertilizers market is majorly attributed to the less awareness among farmers regarding efficiency and higher cost compared to conventional specialty fertilizers.
  • Water-soluble fertilizers accounted for 51.0% of the Chinese specialty fertilizer market volume in 2022. The dominance of water-soluble fertilizers is majorly due to the growing adoption of irrigation agriculture and technical advancements in irrigation equipment. Fertigation is the most popular application mode used in the country's micro irrigation systems. This will drive the soluble fertilizers market during 2023-2030
  • Liquid fertilizers accounted for 48.8% of the Chinese specialty fertilizer market volume in 2022. Liquid fertilizers are more easily absorbed by plants and can be used with irrigation or spraying by reducing labor costs. Foliar is the most popular method used by the liquid fertilizer application.
  • Controlled-release fertilizers accounted for the next largest market share in the Chinese specialty fertilizer market volume, accounting for 0.1% in 2022. The market share of controlled-release fertilizers is mainly due to their potential to provide nutrients for up to six months. The loss of nutrients is also very low. However, rising awareness among farmers can increase the market share of controlled-release fertilizers in the forecast period.
  • In recent years, the soluble fertilizer industry in China has boomed because of its advantages in reducing fertilizer usage, water, labor, and cost, and increasing yield and quality, accompanied by favorable policies for modern agriculture development and substantial investment.
Speciality Type CRF Polymer Coated
Polymer-Sulfur Coated
Others
Speciality Type 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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China Specialty Fertilizer Market Research FAQs

The China Specialty Fertilizer Market size is expected to reach USD 14.11 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 6.40% to reach USD 20.48 billion by 2030.

In 2024, the China Specialty Fertilizer Market size is expected to reach USD 14.11 billion.

Hebei Monband Water Soluble Fertilizer Co. Ltd, Hebei Woze Wufeng Biological Technology Co., Ltd, Henan XinlianXin Chemicals Group Company Limited, ICL Group Ltd and Yara International ASA are the major companies operating in the China Specialty Fertilizer Market.

In the China Specialty Fertilizer Market, the Liquid Fertilizer segment accounts for the largest share by speciality type.

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

In 2023, the China Specialty Fertilizer Market size was estimated at 14.11 billion. The report covers the China Specialty Fertilizer Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the China Specialty Fertilizer Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

China Specialty Fertilizer Industry Report

Statistics for the 2023 China Specialty Fertilizer market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. China 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.

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

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