India Micronutrient Fertilizer - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2025 - 2030)
Market Report I 2025-04-28 I 182 Pages I Mordor Intelligence
The India Micronutrient Fertilizer Market size is estimated at 0.81 billion USD in 2025, and is expected to reach 1.12 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.70% during the forecast period (2025-2030).
With the expansion of cultivation with increasing requirements of micronutrients to improve quality and yield, the demand for micronutrients is expected to grow
- Zinc dominated India's micronutrient fertilizer consumption in 2022, accounting for 26.9% of the total. This high consumption is primarily driven by the prevalent zinc deficiency in Indian cropping soils. Notably, the buffalo bulletin highlights significant zinc deficiencies in the soils of Maharashtra (83%), Karnataka (73%), and Andhra Pradesh (58%).
- Iron follows zinc as the second-most consumed micronutrient fertilizer in India, representing 19.9% of the total consumption. Continuous cultivation of field crops in the same area for extended periods leads to soil nutrient depletion. These factors are projected to drive the market's value, registering a CAGR of 6.8% from 2023 to 2030.
- Manganese ranks third in micronutrient consumption, comprising 8.1% of the total. Driven by the need for higher productivity and quality, the demand for manganese fertilizers is expected to rise, registering a CAGR of 5.2% in terms of value during 2023-2030.
- India has witnessed a notable surge in micronutrient consumption, projected to register a 4.4% CAGR during 2023-2030. This uptick is attributed to the increasing awareness among farmers about the role of micronutrients in enhancing crop productivity.
- Looking ahead, the demand for micronutrient fertilizers in India is poised to register a 6.5% CAGR in value from 2023 to 2030. This surge is driven by the twin factors of a need for higher crop yields and productivity, coupled with escalating soil micronutrient deficiencies. Additionally, advancements in chelated fertilizers, known for their enhanced stability in soil applications, are expected to further bolster the growth of micronutrients.
India Micronutrient Fertilizer Market Trends
Manganese deficiency is a common problem in European countries, which most frequently affects sandy soils and organic soils with a pH above 6
- The area under field crop cultivation in the country increased by 3.5% from 2017 to 2021. 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, respectively, 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.
Widespread micronutrient deficiency in soils of India is leading to reduced crop yield
- The increasing consumption of chemical fertilizers has led to a higher deficiency of micronutrients in the soil, leading to lesser crop yield over the years. The State of Biofertilizers and Organic Fertilizers stated that the soil was highly deficient in boron (47.0%), zinc (39.0%), iron (37.0%), and sulfur (36.0%) in 2022.
- Empirical studies show that high-yielding cultivars were introduced to meet the growing demand for food, fiber, and fuel. These high-yielding crop cultivars were highly responsive to fertilizers. Thus, the soils were slowly exhausted from their nutrients. In 2021, manganese, copper, and zinc were found to have the highest average nutrient application rates of 9.8 kg/ha, 7.3 kg/ha, and 4.1 kg/ha, respectively.
- Crops such as rapeseed/canola, corn/maize, and rice were found to be the largest consumers of average micronutrients in 2021, accounting for 10.7, 6.8, and 6.3 kg/ha, respectively.? The adoption of intensive and modern cropping practices with high-yielding crop cultivars and unbalanced fertilizer application resulted in the emergence of widespread micronutrient deficiency in soils and crops of India, leading to reduced crop yield and low micronutrient concentration in agricultural produce.
- States such as?Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh? are highly deficient in zinc and boron. Hence, micronutrient management depending upon crops, soil types, the severity of the deficiency, rates, and frequency of application has been adapted by the farmers in the country for sustainable agricultural production over the past few years, which is anticipated to drive the micronutrient market in the country.
India Micronutrient Fertilizer Industry Overview
The India Micronutrient Fertilizer Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 60.83%. The major players in this market are Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd, Coromandel International Ltd., Grupa Azoty S.A. (Compo Expert), Yara International ASA and Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd (sorted alphabetically).
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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
4.3 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 Product
5.1.1 Boron
5.1.2 Copper
5.1.3 Iron
5.1.4 Manganese
5.1.5 Molybdenum
5.1.6 Zinc
5.1.7 Others
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 Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd
6.4.2 Coromandel International Ltd.
6.4.3 Deepak fertilizers & Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd
6.4.4 Grupa Azoty S.A. (Compo Expert)
6.4.5 Haifa Group
6.4.6 Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited
6.4.7 Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.
6.4.8 Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA
6.4.9 Yara International ASA
6.4.10 Zuari Agro Chemicals Ltd
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
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