North America Organic Fertilizer Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029

The North America Organic Fertilizer Market is segmented by Form (Manure, Meal Based Fertilizers, Oilcakes), by Crop Type (Cash Crops, Horticultural Crops, Row Crops) and by Country (Canada, Mexico, United States). The report offers market size in both market value in USD and market volume in metric ton. Further, the report includes market split by form and various crop types.

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North America Organic Fertilizer Market Size

North America Organic Fertilizer Market Summary
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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2029
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 0.86 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2029) USD 1.49 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Form Meal Based Fertilizers
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2029) 11.70 %
svg icon Largest Share by Country United States

Major Players

North America Organic Fertilizer Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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North America Organic Fertilizer Market Analysis

The North America Organic Fertilizer Market size is estimated at 0.86 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 1.49 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 11.70% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

0.86 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

1.49 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

9.58 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

11.70 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest by Form

49.04 %

value share, Meal Based Fertilizers, 2023

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Blood meal (high nitrogen), bone meal (high phosphorus, calcium), and kelp meal (low NPK, rich in minerals) are common meal-based fertilizers used in North America.

Fastest by Form

12 %

Projected CAGR, Manure, 2024-2029

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Manure is a natural fertilizer that is applied in organic and inorganic forms. Its usage accounted for the highest share of 41.3% in comparison to other organic fertilizers.

Largest by Crop Type

52.32 %

value share, Row Crops, 2023

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Row crops are the significant organic fertilizer-consuming crops in North America. The United States had the most seeded area for row crops and hay, followed by Canada.

Largest by Country

40.97 %

value share, United States, 2023

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The United States dominated the market which is attributed to the increased organic agricultural land and government initiatives. Manures accounted for 46.7% in the country.

Leading Market Player

4.33 %

market share, Cedar Grove Composting Inc., 2022

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The company manufactures and distributes nutrient rich organic farm compost by recycling the organic waste materials that are otherwise dumped into the landfills.

  • Organic fertilizers emerged as a reliable and sustainable source of nutrients for plant growth, offering several advantages over synthetic fertilizers, leading to the increased usage of organic fertilizers by 56.5% between 2017 and 2022. These fertilizers are easily accessible, cost-effective, and provide a moderate concentration of vital elements required for plant growth while minimizing the drawbacks associated with synthetic fertilizers. The rise in adoption can be attributed to the gradual release of nutrients into the soil solution, which helps maintain soil fertility and nutrient balance, leading to proper plant growth.
  • Meal-based fertilizers, such as blood meal, bone meal, and kelp meal, are the most consumed organic fertilizers in North America. They accounted for 49.1% of the market share in 2022. These fertilizers are popular due to their high nutrient content, with blood meal being rich in nitrogen, bone meal being high in phosphorus and calcium, and kelp meal being low in NPK but rich in minerals.
  • Manures are the second largest organic fertilizers that improve the physiochemical properties of the soil, such as its structure and water-holding capacity. However, manures cannot provide all the necessary nutrients required for crops, as their nutrient content is significantly low. Farmers increasingly turn to other organic fertilizers, such as oilcake and fish guano, to address this issue.
  • The growing adoption of organic farming and consumer interest in organic products following the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to drive further growth in the usage of organic fertilizers in North America. These fertilizers offer a sustainable and environmentally-friendly solution for maintaining soil fertility, improving crop yields, and ensuring food security.
North America Organic Fertilizer Market
  • The North American organic fertilizers market is currently dominated by the United States, which accounted for approximately 40.7% of the market value in 2022. This domination is largely due to the country's large organic cultivation area, which accounted for 39.6% of the total North American organic crop area in 2022. In second place is Mexico, which accounted for 33.4% of the region's organic fertilizers market value in 2022. Mexico's total organic crop area is also increasing, with a projected growth of 10.9% to reach 610.0 thousand hectares by 2028.
  • Canada accounted for approximately 25.5% of the total organic fertilizer market value in the region in 2022. The country has recently received an investment from the Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food to support the sustainability and expansion of its organics sector, which is anticipated to drive the Canadian organic fertilizer market and record a CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period.
  • The Rest of North America, which includes countries like Costa Rica, Cuba, Jamaica, and Guatemala, saw an increase in organic acreage by 10.3% between 2017 and 2022, reaching 5.5 thousand hectares in 2022. Cash crops such as coffee, sugar, cocoa, and spices are the major crops grown in these countries, and they accounted for 93.6% of total organic acreage in 2022.
  • The North American organic fertilizer market is driven by the increasing demand for organic crops and the need for sustainable agriculture practices. As more countries and companies invest in the organic agriculture sector, the market is expected to grow in the coming years.

North America Organic Fertilizer Market Trends

Organic produce demand grows in major countries like the United States, increasing cultivation area with government support

  • The area under organic cultivation of crops in North America was recorded at 1.5 million hectares in 2021, according to the data provided by FibL statistics. The organic area in the region increased by 13.5% during the historical period (2017-2022). Among the North American countries, the United States was dominant, with 623.0 thousand hectares of agricultural land under organic farming, with California, Maine, and New York being the major states practicing agriculture.
  • The United States is followed by Mexico, with 531.1 thousand hectares of area under organic farming in 2021. Mexico is among the top 20 organic food producers in the world. Mexico is the largest exporter of organic coffee in the world, according to Global Coffee Masters data. The country has the largest area under organic coffee production and even in terms of the number of organic coffee producers in the country.
  • The major organic food-producing states in the country include  Chiapas, Oaxaca, Michoacán, Chihuahua, and Guerrero, which accounted for 80.0% of the total organic area in the country in 2021.  Organizations such as National Association for Organic Agriculture promote organic agriculture in the country, which is expected to motivate more farmers to take up organic agriculture. In addition to financial assistance, the Mexican government supports research and development activities to help promote organic agriculture.
  • Canada's area under organic crop cultivation increased from 4.0 lakh hectares in 2017 to 4.5 lakh hectares in 2021. Row crops occupied the maximum area with 4.2 lakh hectares in 2021. The Canadian government announced a sum of USD 297,330 in 2021 as Organic Development Fund to support organic farmers. These initiatives are expected to increase the organic area in the region.
North America Organic Fertilizer Market

Growing demand for organic produce in domestic and international markets, rise in per capita spending on organic food

  • North America's average per capita spending on organic food products was USD 109.7 in 2021. The per capita spending in the United States is the highest among the North American countries, with average spending of USD 186.7 in 2021. The sales of organic products in the United States crossed USD 63.00 billion in 2021. Organic Tarde Association accounted for a 2.0% increase over the previous year, with organic food sales at USD 57.5 billion in 2021. Organic fruits and vegetables accounted for 15.0% of the total organic product sales, valued at USD 21.0 billion in 2021.
  • Organic food sales in Canada reached a value of USD 8.10 billion in 2020, as per the data reported by the Organic Federation of Canada. It is reported that Canada is the 6th largest market in the world for Organic products, with the supply of organic products failing to keep up with the demand in the country. The average spending on organic food per person was USD 142.6 in 2021. Increasing government support to retailers is expected to increase the availability, accessibility, and affordability of organic products in the country. Organic Tarde Association estimated the organic products market in Canada to grow and register a CAGR of 6.3% between 2021 and 2026.
  • In 2021, Mexico registered a market size of USD 63.0 million for organic products with a global rank of 35. It is estimated to grow and register a CAGR of 7.2% between 2021 and 2026. However, the per capita spending on organic products in the country is less than in other countries in the region, with a value of USD 0.49 in 2021. More players entering the market in Mexico are expected to increase the demand for organic products in the country.
North America Organic Fertilizer Market

North America Organic Fertilizer Industry Overview

The North America Organic Fertilizer Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 7.90%. The major players in this market are California Organic Fertilizers Inc., Cedar Grove Composting Inc., E.B.Stone & Sons Inc., Suståne Natural Fertilizer Inc. and The Espoma Company (sorted alphabetically).

North America Organic Fertilizer Market Leaders

  1. California Organic Fertilizers Inc.

  2. Cedar Grove Composting Inc.

  3. E.B.Stone & Sons Inc.

  4. Suståne Natural Fertilizer Inc.

  5. The Espoma Company

North America Organic Fertilizer Market Concentration

Other important companies include BioFert Manufacturing Inc., Cascade Agronomics LLC, Morgan Composting Inc., The Rich Lawn Company LLC, Walts Organic Fertilizers Co..

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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North America Organic Fertilizer Market News

  • August 2021: Cedar Grove Composting expanded its production facility for bulk and yard waste in Kenmore, United States.
  • October 2018: The Espoma Company expanded its new 12,500 sq. ft headquarters in Millville. This expansion in the production facility helped the company in the large-scale manufacture of organic fertilizers. The Espoma Company is one of the largest manufacturers and marketers of organic lawn and garden fertilizers in the United States.

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Along with the report, We also offer a comprehensive and exhaustive data pack on Areas under organic cultivation, one of the key trends that affect the market size of agricultural biologicals. This data pack also includes areas under cultivation by crop types, such as Row Crops (Cereals, Pulses, and Oilseeds), Horticultural Crops (Fruits and Vegetables), and Cash Crops in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and Africa.

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North America Organic 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 Area Under Organic Cultivation
  • 4.2 Per Capita Spending On Organic Products
  • 4.3 Regulatory Framework
    • 4.3.1 Canada
    • 4.3.2 Mexico
    • 4.3.3 United States
  • 4.4 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)

  • 5.1 Form
    • 5.1.1 Manure
    • 5.1.2 Meal Based Fertilizers
    • 5.1.3 Oilcakes
    • 5.1.4 Other Organic Fertilizer
  • 5.2 Crop Type
    • 5.2.1 Cash Crops
    • 5.2.2 Horticultural Crops
    • 5.2.3 Row Crops
  • 5.3 Country
    • 5.3.1 Canada
    • 5.3.2 Mexico
    • 5.3.3 United States
    • 5.3.4 Rest of North America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Landscape
  • 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
    • 6.4.1 BioFert Manufacturing Inc.
    • 6.4.2 California Organic Fertilizers Inc.
    • 6.4.3 Cascade Agronomics LLC
    • 6.4.4 Cedar Grove Composting Inc.
    • 6.4.5 E.B.Stone & Sons Inc.
    • 6.4.6 Morgan Composting Inc.
    • 6.4.7 Suståne Natural Fertilizer Inc.
    • 6.4.8 The Espoma Company
    • 6.4.9 The Rich Lawn Company LLC
    • 6.4.10 Walts Organic Fertilizers Co.

7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL BIOLOGICALS 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
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North America Organic Fertilizer Industry Segmentation

Manure, Meal Based Fertilizers, Oilcakes are covered as segments by Form. Cash Crops, Horticultural Crops, Row Crops are covered as segments by Crop Type. Canada, Mexico, United States are covered as segments by Country.

  • Organic fertilizers emerged as a reliable and sustainable source of nutrients for plant growth, offering several advantages over synthetic fertilizers, leading to the increased usage of organic fertilizers by 56.5% between 2017 and 2022. These fertilizers are easily accessible, cost-effective, and provide a moderate concentration of vital elements required for plant growth while minimizing the drawbacks associated with synthetic fertilizers. The rise in adoption can be attributed to the gradual release of nutrients into the soil solution, which helps maintain soil fertility and nutrient balance, leading to proper plant growth.
  • Meal-based fertilizers, such as blood meal, bone meal, and kelp meal, are the most consumed organic fertilizers in North America. They accounted for 49.1% of the market share in 2022. These fertilizers are popular due to their high nutrient content, with blood meal being rich in nitrogen, bone meal being high in phosphorus and calcium, and kelp meal being low in NPK but rich in minerals.
  • Manures are the second largest organic fertilizers that improve the physiochemical properties of the soil, such as its structure and water-holding capacity. However, manures cannot provide all the necessary nutrients required for crops, as their nutrient content is significantly low. Farmers increasingly turn to other organic fertilizers, such as oilcake and fish guano, to address this issue.
  • The growing adoption of organic farming and consumer interest in organic products following the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to drive further growth in the usage of organic fertilizers in North America. These fertilizers offer a sustainable and environmentally-friendly solution for maintaining soil fertility, improving crop yields, and ensuring food security.
Form Manure
Meal Based Fertilizers
Oilcakes
Other Organic Fertilizer
Crop Type Cash Crops
Horticultural Crops
Row Crops
Country Canada
Mexico
United States
Rest of North America
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Market Definition

  • AVERAGE DOSAGE RATE - The average application rate is the average volume of organic fertilizers applied per hectare of farmland in the respective region/country.
  • CROP TYPE - Crop type includes Row crops (Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds), Horticultural Crops (Fruits and vegetables) and Cash Crops (Plantation Crops, Fibre Crops and Other Industrial Crops)
  • FUNCTION - The crop nutrition function of agricultural biological consists of various products that provide essential plant nutrients and enhance soil quality.
  • TYPE - Organic fertilizers are applied to provide essential crop nutrients and enhance the soil quality.
Keyword Definition
Cash Crops​ Cash crops are non-consumable crops sold as a whole or part of the crop to manufacture end-products to make a profit.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)​ IPM is an environment-friendly and sustainable approach to control pests in various crops. It involves a combination of methods, including biological controls, cultural practices, and selective use of pesticides.
Bacterial biocontrol agents​ Bacteria used to control pests and diseases in crops. They work by producing toxins harmful to the target pests or competing with them for nutrients and space in the growing environment. Some examples of commonly used bacterial biocontrol agents include Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), Pseudomonas fluorescens, and Streptomyces spp.​
Plant Protection Product (PPP)​ A plant protection product is a formulation applied to crops to protect from pests, such as weeds, diseases, or insects. They contain one or more active substances with other co-formulants such as solvents, carriers, inert material, wetting agents or adjuvants formulated to give optimum product efficacy.​
Pathogen​ A pathogen is an organism causing disease to its host, with the severity of the disease symptoms.​
Parasitoids​ Parasitoids are insects that lay their eggs on or within the host insect, with their larvae feeding on the host insect. In agriculture, parasitoids can be used as a form of biological pest control, as they help to control pest damage to crops and decrease the need for chemical pesticides.​
Entomopathogenic Nematodes (EPN)​ Entomopathogenic nematodes are parasitic roundworms that infect and kill pests by releasing bacteria from their gut. Entomopathogenic nematodes are a form of biocontrol agents used in agriculture.​
Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM)​ VAM fungi are mycorrhizal species of fungus. They live in the roots of different higher-order plants. They develop a symbiotic relationship with the plants in the roots of these plants.​
Fungal biocontrol agents​ Fungal biocontrol agents are the beneficial fungi that control plant pests and diseases. They are an alternative to chemical pesticides. They infect and kill the pests or compete with pathogenic fungi for nutrients and space.​
Biofertilizers​ Biofertilizers contain beneficial microorganisms that enhance soil fertility and promote plant growth.​
Biopesticides​ Biopesticides are natural/bio-based compounds used to manage agricultural pests using specific biological effects.​
Predators​ Predators in agriculture are the organisms that feed on pests and help control pest damage to the crops. Some common predator species used in agriculture include ladybugs, lacewings, and predatory mites.​
Biocontrol agents​ Biocontrol agents are living organisms used to control pests and diseases in agriculture. They are alternatives to chemical pesticides and are known for their lesser impact on the environment and human health.​
Organic Fertilizers​ Organic fertilizer is composed of animal or vegetable matter used alone or in combination with one or more non-synthetically derived elements or compounds used for soil fertility and plant growth.​
Protein hydrolysates (PHs)​ Protein hydrolysate-based biostimulants contain free amino acids, oligopeptides, and polypeptides produced by enzymatic or chemical hydrolysis of proteins, primarily from vegetal or animal sources.​
Biostimulants/Plant Growth Regulators (PGR)​ Biostimulants/Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) are substances derived from natural resources to enhance plant growth and health by stimulating plant processes (metabolism).​
Soil Amendments​ Soil Amendments are substances applied to soil that improve soil health, such as soil fertility and soil structure.​
Seaweed Extract​ Seaweed extracts are rich in micro and macronutrients, proteins, polysaccharides, polyphenols, phytohormones, and osmolytes. These substances boost seed germination and crop establishment, total plant growth and productivity.​
Compounds related to biocontrol and/or promoting growth (CRBPG)​ Compounds related to biocontrol or promoting growth (CRBPG)​ are the ability of a bacteria to produce compounds for phytopathogen biocontrol and plant growth promotion.​
Symbiotic Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria​ Symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria such as Rhizobium obtain food and shelter from the host, and in return, they help by providing fixed nitrogen to the plants.​
Nitrogen Fixation​ Nitrogen fixation is a chemical process in soil which converts molecular nitrogen into ammonia or related nitrogenous compounds.​
ARS (Agricultural Research Service)​ ARS is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific in-house research agency. It aims to find solutions to agricultural problems faced by the farmers in the country.​
Phytosanitary Regulations​ Phytosanitary regulations imposed by the respective government bodies check or prohibit the importation and marketing of certain insects, plant species, or products of these plants to prevent the introduction or spread of new plant pests or pathogens.​
Ectomycorrhizae (ECM)​ Ectomycorrhiza (ECM) is a symbiotic interaction of fungi with the feeder roots of higher plants in which both the plant and the fungi benefit through the association for survival.​
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North America Organic Fertilizer Market Research FAQs

The North America Organic Fertilizer Market size is expected to reach USD 859.42 million in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 11.70% to reach USD 1.49 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the North America Organic Fertilizer Market size is expected to reach USD 859.42 million.

California Organic Fertilizers Inc., Cedar Grove Composting Inc., E.B.Stone & Sons Inc., Suståne Natural Fertilizer Inc. and The Espoma Company are the major companies operating in the North America Organic Fertilizer Market.

In the North America Organic Fertilizer Market, the Meal Based Fertilizers segment accounts for the largest share by form.

In 2024, United States accounts for the largest share by country in the North America Organic Fertilizer Market.

In 2023, the North America Organic Fertilizer Market size was estimated at 859.42 million. The report covers the North America Organic Fertilizer Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the North America Organic Fertilizer Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

North America Organic Fertilizers Industry Report

Statistics for the 2023 North America Organic Fertilizer market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. North America Organic Fertilizer analysis includes a market forecast outlook to 2029 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.

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North America Organic Fertilizer Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029

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