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

The India 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.

India Specialty Fertilizer Market Size

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India Specialty Fertilizer Market Analysis

The India Specialty Fertilizer Market size is estimated at 1.2 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 1.77 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.71% during the forecast period (2024-2030).

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1.2 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

1.77 Billion

Market Size in 2030 (USD)

8.36 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

6.71 %

CAGR (2024-2030)

Largest segment by Speciality Type

48.67 %

value share, Liquid Fertilizer, 2023

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Liquid fertilizers domination attributed to the application of these fertilizers through foliar mode quickly address the various nutrinet deficiecies and increases the yield

Fastest Growing Speciality Type

7.33 %

Projected CAGR, CRF, 2024-2030

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Growing adoption of CRFs in agricultural production majorly due to the increased concerns over environment, ground and surface water contamination by nitrogen leaching

Largest Segment by Crop Type

6.88 %

Projected CAGR, Horticultural Crops, 2024-2030

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Specialty fertilizers usage increased in the horticultural crops due to increased focus on export of high-value crops with enhanced quality to meet international standards

Largest segment by Application Mode

48.82 %

value share, Fertigation, 2023

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Adoption of sustainble and irrigation agricultural practices raising the application of water-soluble and liquid fertilizers through fertigation reduces nutrient losses

Leading Market Player

14.72 %

market share, Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited, 2022

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IFFCO is leading the market with expanding existing production capacities and introduced high efficent urea based fertilizers and other water-soluble fertilizers

Sustainable farming practices and higher environmental safety are being adopted, driving the usage of specialty fertilizers

  • The controlled-release fertilizer market in the country witnessed an increase in market value by 106.1%, whereas the consumption volume increased by 24.2% during 2017-2021. The main reason for this was the Government of India making it mandatory for all domestic producers of urea to produce 100% neem-coated urea and distribute it at a subsidized price to the farmers.
  • Liquid fertilizers accounted for 49.7% of India's specialty fertilizer market in 2022. Complex fertilizers accounted for the maximum share in the liquid fertilizer market, i.e., 75.7%. This segment was valued at USD 206.1 million in 2017, which is anticipated to reach USD 2.12 billion by 2030. Similarly, straight fertilizers accounted for 24.3% of the liquid fertilizers market in 2022.
  • Slow-release fertilizers accounted for 1.0% of the specialty fertilizer market value in 2022. Field crops and horticultural crops are the major consumers of slow-release fertilizers, accounting for 89.6% and 10.2% of the market volume in 2022. The intensive field crop and horticultural crop cultivation in the country are anticipated to drive the market for slow-release fertilizers.
  • In the specialty fertilizer market, water-soluble fertilizers accounted for 46.2% of the value share in 2022. The water-soluble fertilizer market witnessed stable growth during 2017-2021, valued at USD 1.46 billion in 2022. Field crops occupied the largest share of 88.8%, followed by horticultural crops.
  • The rise in demand for high-efficiency fertilizers, ease of application, adoption of sustainable farming practices, and higher environmental safety are some of the factors driving the specialty fertilizer market in India.
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India Specialty Fertilizer Market Trends

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  • The area under field crop cultivation in the country increased by 3.5% during 2017-2022. The increased cultivation of cereals, pulses, and oilseeds in the country due to the rising consumer demand domestically and internationally is the major driving factor for the rising acreage.
  • By crop type, rice, wheat, and soybean occupied the largest area under cultivation in the country, accounting for 47 million ha, 31.1 million ha, and 12.3 million ha in the year 2022. Rice is the most important food crop of India, covering about one-fourth of the total cropped area and providing food to about half of the Indian population. It is cultivated in almost all the states of the country, mainly in West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu.
  • Accordingly, rice consumption in the country increased from 95.8 million tons in 2016 to 107 million tons in 2022, which shows the rising demand for the crop in the country. This trend is further anticipated to drive the demand for fertilizers during 2023-2030. Similarly, wheat cultivation in the country increased from 98.5 million tons in 2017 to 107.6 million tons in the year 2020. It is cultivated majorly in Punjab, West Bengal, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Wheat is the second most important cereal crop in India and plays a vital role in the food and nutritional security of the country. Therefore, the intense cereal cultivation in the country, coupled with rising domestic and international demand, is anticipated to drive the Indian fertilizer market during 2023-2030.
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Among the primary nutrients, nitrogen is the most-applied nutrient in field crops, with an average application rate of 223.5 kg per hectare

  • The overall primary nutrient average application rate in 2022 was 125.1 kg/ha, with nutrients such as nitrogen with the highest average application rate of 223.5 kg/ha. Accordingly, nitrogen is the major source of nutrients for crops such as rice, which is intensively cultivated in the country, and such nutrient deficiency in soil is limiting rice productivity across the nation.
  • The State of Biofertilizers and Organic Fertilizers in India marked poor status of soil health and increasing consumption of chemical fertilizers in India. Accordingly, 97.0%, 83.0%, and 71.0% of the soil tested were found to be deficient in nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium.
  • By crop, wheat, rice, and corn/maize were estimated to be the crop types with the highest average nutrient application rate of 231, 156, and 149 kg/ha in 2022. Wheat and rice are important staple food domestically and globally. Multiple nutrient deficiencies are the key factors that reduce yield and profit. Wheat and rice  crops require nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium, along with other micronutrients such as sulfur, boron, iron, and zinc, for their proper growth and development. The proper management of nutrients is necessary for successful crop production, which in turn is driving market growth.
  • Field crops consume the maximum amount of primary nutrients, such as nitrogen fertilizer. As grains and cereals are intensively grown in the country, the soil is depleted of its nutrition, and hence they require more amount of fertilizers to supplement them, which in turn is anticipated to drive the market during 2023-2030.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • The area under horticulture is steadily increasing over the years due to the increasing demand for fruits and vegetables
  • Manganese and copper are the highly applied nutrients in India with 12.3 kg/ha and 7.3 kg/ha in 2022, due to their widespread deficiencies in soil
  • Due to its critical function in the development of plant tissues and its contribution to overall plant growth, calcium is the secondary macronutrient that receives the highest application
  • More than half of India’s cultivated land now has access to assured irrigation
  • Widespread micronutrient deficiency in soils of India is leading to reduced crop yield
  • Among the primary nutrients, nitrogen is used in larger amounts to aid in rapid vegetative growth and the production of fruits
  • Vegetable crops primarily utilized calcium and magnesium as their major secondary macronutrients, with application rates reaching up to 33 kg/ha and 31 kg/ha

India Specialty Fertilizer Industry Overview

The India Specialty Fertilizer Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 56.44%. The major players in this market are Coromandel International Ltd., Deepak fertilizers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd, ICL Group Ltd, Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited and Yara International ASA (sorted alphabetically).

India Specialty Fertilizer Market Leaders

  1. Coromandel International Ltd.

  2. Deepak fertilizers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd

  3. ICL Group Ltd

  4. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited

  5. Yara International ASA

India Specialty Fertilizer Market Concentration

Other important companies include Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd, Grupa Azoty S.A. (Compo Expert), Haifa Group, Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd., Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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India Specialty Fertilizer Market News

  • November 2019: IFFCO Launches its Nano Technology based Products nano nitrogen, nano zinc and nano copper for on- field trials as part of its efforts to cut United Statesge of chemical fertilisers and boost farmers' income.
  • February 2019: Coromandel International announced a strategic partnership with Agrinos. The partnership allows Coromandel to widen its product offerings of complete plant nutrition solutions, organic fertilizers, and specialty nutrients. Coromandel, in partnership with Agrinos, will offer growers high-technology inputs under the brand name ARITHRI.
  • 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.

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India 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. Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd

      2. 4.4.2. Coromandel International Ltd.

      3. 4.4.3. Deepak fertilizers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd

      4. 4.4.4. Grupa Azoty S.A. (Compo Expert)

      5. 4.4.5. Haifa Group

      6. 4.4.6. ICL Group Ltd

      7. 4.4.7. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited

      8. 4.4.8. Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.

      9. 4.4.9. Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA

      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, INDIA, 2017 - 2022
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  2. CULTIVATION OF HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN HECTARE, INDIA, 2017 - 2022
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  2. CONSUMPTION OF MICRONUTRIENTS BY FIELD CROPS IN KG/HECTARE, INDIA, 2022
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  2. CONSUMPTION OF MICRONUTRIENTS BY HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN KG/HECTARE, INDIA, 2022
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  2. CONSUMPTION OF PRIMARY NUTRIENTS BY FIELD CROPS IN KG/HECTARE, INDIA, 2022
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  2. CONSUMPTION OF PRIMARY NUTRIENTS BY HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN KG/HECTARE, INDIA, 2022
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  2. CONSUMPTION OF SECONDARY MACRONUTRIENTS BY FIELD CROPS IN KG/HECTARE, INDIA, 2022
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  2. CONSUMPTION OF SECONDARY MACRONUTRIENTS BY HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN KG/HECTARE, INDIA, 2022
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  2. AGRICULTURAL LAND EQUIPPED FOR IRRIGATION IN HECTARE, INDIA, 2022
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  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY SPECIALITY TYPE IN METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY SPECIALITY TYPE IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VOLUME BY SPECIALITY TYPE IN %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY SPECIALITY TYPE IN %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY COATING TYPE IN METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY COATING TYPE IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VOLUME BY COATING TYPE IN %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY COATING TYPE IN %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. POLYMER COATED CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. POLYMER COATED CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. POLYMER COATED CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, INDIA, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. POLYMER-SULFUR COATED CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. POLYMER-SULFUR COATED CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. POLYMER-SULFUR COATED CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, INDIA, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. OTHERS CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. OTHERS CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. OTHERS CRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, INDIA, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. LIQUID FERTILIZER FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. LIQUID FERTILIZER FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. LIQUID FERTILIZER FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY CROP TYPE IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. SRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 33:  
  2. SRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. SRF FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY CROP TYPE IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. WATER SOLUBLE FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. WATER SOLUBLE FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 37:  
  2. WATER SOLUBLE FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY CROP TYPE IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY APPLICATION MODE IN METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 39:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY APPLICATION MODE IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 40:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VOLUME BY APPLICATION MODE IN %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 41:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY APPLICATION MODE IN %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. FERTIGATION APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 43:  
  2. FERTIGATION APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 44:  
  2. FERTIGATION APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, INDIA, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 45:  
  2. FOLIAR APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 46:  
  2. FOLIAR APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 47:  
  2. FOLIAR APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, INDIA, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. SOIL APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 49:  
  2. SOIL APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 50:  
  2. SOIL APPLICATION OF SPECIALITY FERTILIZER IN VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, INDIA, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 51:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY CROP TYPE IN METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 52:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY CROP TYPE IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 53:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VOLUME BY CROP TYPE IN %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 54:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY CROP TYPE IN %, INDIA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY FIELD CROPS IN METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 56:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY FIELD CROPS IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 57:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY TYPE IN %, INDIA, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 58:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 59:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 60:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY TYPE IN %, INDIA, 2023 VS 2030
  1. Figure 61:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL IN METRIC TON, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 62:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION BY TURF & ORNAMENTAL IN USD, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
  1. Figure 63:  
  2. SPECIALITY FERTILIZER CONSUMPTION VALUE BY TYPE IN %, INDIA, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, INDIA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INDIA SPECIALTY FERTILIZER MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2018 - 2021
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  2. MARKET SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS IN %, INDIA, 2022

India 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 controlled-release fertilizer market in the country witnessed an increase in market value by 106.1%, whereas the consumption volume increased by 24.2% during 2017-2021. The main reason for this was the Government of India making it mandatory for all domestic producers of urea to produce 100% neem-coated urea and distribute it at a subsidized price to the farmers.
  • Liquid fertilizers accounted for 49.7% of India's specialty fertilizer market in 2022. Complex fertilizers accounted for the maximum share in the liquid fertilizer market, i.e., 75.7%. This segment was valued at USD 206.1 million in 2017, which is anticipated to reach USD 2.12 billion by 2030. Similarly, straight fertilizers accounted for 24.3% of the liquid fertilizers market in 2022.
  • Slow-release fertilizers accounted for 1.0% of the specialty fertilizer market value in 2022. Field crops and horticultural crops are the major consumers of slow-release fertilizers, accounting for 89.6% and 10.2% of the market volume in 2022. The intensive field crop and horticultural crop cultivation in the country are anticipated to drive the market for slow-release fertilizers.
  • In the specialty fertilizer market, water-soluble fertilizers accounted for 46.2% of the value share in 2022. The water-soluble fertilizer market witnessed stable growth during 2017-2021, valued at USD 1.46 billion in 2022. Field crops occupied the largest share of 88.8%, followed by horticultural crops.
  • The rise in demand for high-efficiency fertilizers, ease of application, adoption of sustainable farming practices, and higher environmental safety are some of the factors driving the specialty fertilizer market in India.
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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India Specialty Fertilizer Market Research FAQs

The India Specialty Fertilizer Market size is expected to reach USD 1.20 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 6.71% to reach USD 1.77 billion by 2030.

In 2024, the India Specialty Fertilizer Market size is expected to reach USD 1.20 billion.

Coromandel International Ltd., Deepak fertilizers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd, ICL Group Ltd, Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited and Yara International ASA are the major companies operating in the India Specialty Fertilizer Market.

In the India 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 India Specialty Fertilizer Market.

In 2023, the India Specialty Fertilizer Market size was estimated at 1.20 billion. The report covers the India Specialty Fertilizer Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the India Specialty Fertilizer Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

India Specialty Fertilizer Industry Report

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

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