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Updated · Yahoo Finance · Aug 18
Specialty Fertilizer Market to Hit $45.49 Billion by 2031 as Precision Farming Lifts Demand
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Finance · Aug 18

Specialty Fertilizer Market to Hit $45.49 Billion by 2031 as Precision Farming Lifts Demand

1 articles · Updated · Yahoo Finance · Aug 18

Summary

  • $45.49 billion is the projected size of the global specialty fertilizer market in 2031, up from $32.29 billion in 2026, according to a MarketsandMarkets forecast.
  • A 7.1% annual growth rate is tied to stronger demand for efficient crop nutrition, wider recognition of soil nutrient deficiencies, and broader adoption of precision agriculture.
  • Europe holds a significant share of the market, while micronutrients lead by technology and fruits and vegetables are expected to post notable growth by crop type.
  • Controlled-release, water-soluble and fertigation products are gaining importance as growers try to raise yields and crop quality while cutting nutrient losses from intensive cultivation.

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