The global organic fertilizers market size was estimated at around USD 11.63 billion in 2023 and it is projected to hit around USD 20.67 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.92% from 2024 to 2033. The organic fertilizers market has witnessed significant growth in recent years, driven by increasing awareness regarding environmental sustainability and the adverse effects of chemical fertilizers.
The organic fertilizers market is experiencing a surge in growth due to several key factors. Firstly, heightened environmental awareness among consumers and farmers alike has driven a shift towards sustainable agricultural practices. Concerns regarding soil degradation, water pollution, and biodiversity loss associated with chemical fertilizers have prompted increased adoption of organic alternatives. Moreover, rising health consciousness among consumers has fueled demand for organically grown produce, further bolstering the market for organic fertilizers. Additionally, supportive government policies and subsidies aimed at promoting organic farming practices have provided a conducive environment for market growth. These factors combined are propelling the organic fertilizers market forward, with ample opportunities for expansion and innovation.
The Asia Pacific organic fertilizers market size was valued at around USD 4.76 billion in 2023 and it is projected to hit around USD 8.47 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.93% from 2024 to 2033.
In Asia Pacific, the organic fertilizers market emerged as the dominant force in the industry, commanding a significant revenue share of 41% in 2023. This dominance is attributed to the increasing awareness among farmers regarding the benefits of bio-based and organic residue-based fertilizers.
The organic fertilizers market in North America is poised to experience substantial demand for products, driven by growing awareness of the adverse environmental effects associated with chemical fertilizers. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) plays a pivotal role in advocating for the adoption of organic fertilizers within the region.
China stands out as the largest manufacturer and consumer of organic fertilizers, supported by the presence of both large-scale and small-scale manufacturers. Furthermore, escalating investments in bio-fertilizers are driving their production within the country. For instance, in August 2023, Biolchim SPA, a prominent organic fertilizer company based in Italy, announced a collaboration with a Chinese company to establish a new manufacturing plant for organic products. This plant is anticipated to commence operations by 2025, further boosting the organic fertilizers market in China
The animal-based product segment held the market's dominance in 2023, accounting for 57% of the revenue share. This was primarily attributed to its rich source of readily available nitrogen. Animal-based products are derived from residues of animal slaughter, such as bone and blood meal, along with animal manure. These products boast high nitrogen content, making them particularly suitable for leafy plants. Examples of animal-based products include milk, urea (urine), and fish emulsion.
On the other hand, mineral-based products serve to enrich the soil with essential nutrients and maintain optimal pH levels conducive to plant growth. Some common mineral-based products include calcium and Epsom salt.
Plant-based products, derived from agricultural residues and by-products, offer another avenue for soil enrichment. Examples include cottonseed meal, cover crop, compost tea, seaweed, kelp, and green manure. These products perform most effectively in soils that are biologically active and regularly nourished with compost, cover crops, and decomposing mulch.
The cereals & grains application segment emerged as the market leader in 2023, capturing the highest revenue share of 43%. This dominance is particularly notable in North America and Asia Pacific, where the cultivation of wheat and corn, especially in countries like China and the U.S., is extensive. Projections from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) indicate a substantial increase in global cereal production by 2032, primarily driven by maize and rice cultivation. This anticipated growth is poised to further fuel the demand for the product. The rising consumption of various cereals and grains, including rice, corn, wheat, oats, sorghum, and barley across different regions, also contributes significantly to the demand.
Furthermore, the increasing emphasis on fruit and vegetable cultivation among farmers is anticipated to propel market growth. According to a report by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare of India, fruit and vegetable production in the country reached 108.34 million tons in 2022-23, showing a slight increase from the previous years. This upward trend in fruit and vegetable production, particularly in economies with agriculture-centric sectors, is expected to drive the demand for the product even further.
The dry form segment asserted its dominance in the market in 2023, capturing a substantial revenue share of 69%. This was attributed to several factors, including the long shelf life and ease of storage and transportation offered by dry products. Additionally, dry formulations facilitate gradual nutrient absorption by plants, thereby mitigating the risk of nutrient burn or leaching. Over time, these products also contribute to soil improvement by enhancing its structure and drainage, thanks to their organic matter content.
In contrast, liquid formulations of the product are applied with precision through various methods such as foliar spraying and drip irrigation, supporting the adoption of precision farming techniques. The efficiency and effectiveness of liquid applications are further enhanced through the integration of digital technologies, including precision agriculture tools and data analytics.
While dry products are generally more cost-effective compared to their liquid counterparts, they typically require larger quantities as plants do not absorb them entirely. Despite this difference in application, both forms of the product play vital roles in modern agricultural practices, catering to diverse needs and preferences within the industry.
By Source
By Form
By Crop Type
By Region
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Definition
Chapter 2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research Approach
2.2. Data Sources
2.3. Assumptions & Limitations
Chapter 3. Executive Summary
3.1. Market Snapshot
Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Market Classification and Scope
4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis
4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Source Analysis
4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis
Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Organic Fertilizers Market
5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: Organic Fertilizers Industry Impact
5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry
5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape
Chapter 6. Market Dynamics Analysis and Trends
6.1. Market Dynamics
6.1.1. Market Drivers
6.1.2. Market Restraints
6.1.3. Market Opportunities
6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers
6.2.3. Threat of substitute
6.2.4. Threat of new entrants
6.2.5. Degree of competition
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis
7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players
7.1.3. Vendor Landscape
7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers
7.1.3.2. List of Buyers
Chapter 8. Global Organic Fertilizers Market, By Source
8.1. Organic Fertilizers Market, by Source, 2024-2033
8.1.1 Plant
8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)
8.1.2. Animal
8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)
8.1.3. Mineral
8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)
Chapter 9. Global Organic Fertilizers Market, By Form
9.1. Organic Fertilizers Market, by Form, 2024-2033
9.1.1. Dry
9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)
9.1.2. Liquid
9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)
Chapter 10. Global Organic Fertilizers Market, By Crop Type
10.1. Organic Fertilizers Market, by Crop Type, 2024-2033
10.1.1. Cereals & Grains
10.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)
10.1.2. Oilseed & Pulses
10.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)
10.1.3. Fruits & Vegetables
10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)
10.1.4. Others Crops
10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2021-2033)
Chapter 11. Global Organic Fertilizers Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast
11.1. North America
11.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.1.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.1.4. U.S.
11.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.1.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.1.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.1.5. Rest of North America
11.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.1.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.1.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.2. Europe
11.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.2.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.2.4. UK
11.2.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.2.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.2.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.2.5. Germany
11.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.2.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.2.6. France
11.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.2.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.2.7. Rest of Europe
11.2.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.2.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.2.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.3. APAC
11.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.3.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.3.4. India
11.3.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.3.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.3.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.3.5. China
11.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.3.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.3.6. Japan
11.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.3.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.3.7. Rest of APAC
11.3.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.3.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.3.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.4. MEA
11.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.4.4. GCC
11.4.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.4.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.4.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.4.5. North Africa
11.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.4.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.4.6. South Africa
11.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.4.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.4.7. Rest of MEA
11.4.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.4.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.4.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.5. Latin America
11.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.5.4. Brazil
11.5.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.5.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.5.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
11.5.5. Rest of LATAM
11.5.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Source (2021-2033)
11.5.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Form (2021-2033)
11.5.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Crop Type (2021-2033)
Chapter 12. Company Profiles
12.1. PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur.
12.1.1. Company Overview
12.1.2. Product Offerings
12.1.3. Financial Performance
12.1.4. Recent Initiatives
12.2. Lallemand Inc.
12.2.1. Company Overview
12.2.2. Product Offerings
12.2.3. Financial Performance
12.2.4. Recent Initiatives
12.3. T Stanes & Company Limited.
12.3.1. Company Overview
12.3.2. Product Offerings
12.3.3. Financial Performance
12.3.4. Recent Initiatives
12.4. Madras Fertilizers Limited.
12.4.1. Company Overview
12.4.2. Product Offerings
12.4.3. Financial Performance
12.4.4. Recent Initiatives
12.5. Cropmate Fertilizers Sdn Bhd.
12.5.1. Company Overview
12.5.2. Product Offerings
12.5.3. Financial Performance
12.5.4. Recent Initiatives
12.6. Midwestern BioAg
12.6.1. Company Overview
12.6.2. Product Offerings
12.6.3. Financial Performance
12.6.4. Recent Initiatives
12.7. Biostar Renewables, LLC.
12.7.1. Company Overview
12.7.2. Product Offerings
12.7.3. Financial Performance
12.7.4. Recent Initiatives
12.8. NatureSafe
12.8.1. Company Overview
12.8.2. Product Offerings
12.8.3. Financial Performance
12.8.4. Recent Initiatives
12.9. Biolchim Spa.
12.9.1. Company Overview
12.9.2. Product Offerings
12.9.3. Financial Performance
12.9.4. Recent Initiatives
12.10. Rizobacter Argentina S.A.
12.10.1. Company Overview
12.10.2. Product Offerings
12.10.3. Financial Performance
12.10.4. Recent Initiatives
Chapter 13. Research Methodology
13.1. Primary Research
13.2. Secondary Research
13.3. Assumptions
Chapter 14. Appendix
14.1. About Us
14.2. Glossary of Terms
Cross-segment Market Size and Analysis for
Mentioned Segments
Additional Company Profiles (Upto 5 With No Cost)
Additional Countries (Apart From Mentioned Countries)
Country/Region-specific Report
Go To Market Strategy
Region Specific Market DynamicsRegion Level Market Share Import Export AnalysisProduction AnalysisOthers