Water Soluble Fertilizers Market, By Types (Nitrogenous, Phosphatic, Potassic, Micronutrients), Applications (Fertigation, Foliar Application), Crop Types (Field, Horticultural, Turf & Ornamentals) & Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts To 2017

Water soluble fertilizers are fertilizers that can be dissolved in water and added or leached out of the soil easily. It is easy to control the precise amount of nutrients available to plants with the help of water soluble fertilizers. This market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2012 to 2017, reaching 8,895.4 thousand metric tons by 2017.

The global market has grown significantly in the last few years and a similar trend is expected to follow for the next five to seven years. Factors such as increasing cost of commodity fertilizers, ease of application of water soluble fertilizers, innovative production practices, new product offerings and increased availability, and the advent of micro irrigation and mechanized irrigation systems are driving this market, globally. Mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, agreements, collaborations, and joint ventures are the major developmental initiatives taken up by key companies in global market.

Though the market is primarily driven by fertigation application, foliar application is gaining awareness and its usage is expected to contribute to future consumption growth of this market. Horticultural crops such as vegetable, fruits and flower crops are major crop types which are driving the global market. On the other hand, there is a rising trend for use of water soluble fertilizers on turf and ornamental crops, as well. Plantation crops and hydroponics are expected to emerge as important crop segments for water soluble fertilizers market. North America and Europe are the leading consumers – together accounting for more than 70% of the consumption on a global scale. Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the fastest growing region in terms of revenue. Growth is particularly high in emerging countries such as China, India, Israel, and Brazil.  

The global water soluble fertilizers market is driven by many factors such as increasing adoption of micro irrigation systems by farmers and subsidies provided by respective governments, increasing applications of greenhouses and high rate of efficiency. The main obstacle in the growth of global market is the seasonal demand and high cost in comparison to regular soil applied or commodity fertilizers.

We have used various secondary sources which include encyclopedia, directories, and databases to identify and collect information useful for this extensive commercial study of thismarket. The primary sources—experts from related industries and suppliers—have been interviewed to obtain and verify critical information, as well as to assess the future prospects of water soluble fertilizers.

To capitalize on the growth trend in the global market, several leading fertilizer companies are making efforts towards research & development and manufacturing of water soluble fertilizers. Furthermore, fertilizer companies are gradually expanding their product offerings within this product line to meet the growing demand for water soluble fertilizers. We have profiled leading players which operate within this industry, and have presented an overview of their recent developments and other strategic initiatives. Some of these companies include Agrium (Canada), Israel Chemical (Israel), Iowa Fertilizer (Egypt), Qatar Fertilizer (Qatar), Yara International (Norway), and Sinochem Fertilizer Co. Ltd (China).

Scope of the report

This research report categorizes the global market for water soluble fertilizers on the basis of types, crop types, applications, and geography; forecasting revenue and analyzing trends in each of the submarkets:

On the basis of Types

• Nitrogenous
• Phosphatic
• Potassic
• Other water soluble fertilizers (micronutrients)
• Biofertilizers
• Biostimulants

On the basis of Crop Types

• Field crops
• Horticultural crops
• Turf & ornamentals
• Others (Plantation crops, hydroponics)

On the basis of Applications

• Fertigation
• Foliar

On the basis of geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• ROW

Table Of Contents 
 
1 Introduction (Page No. - 21)
  1.1 Key Take-Aways
  1.2 Report Description
  1.3 Markets Covered
  1.4 Stakeholders
  1.5 Research Methodology
      1.5.1 Market Size
      1.5.2 KEY Data Points Taken From Secondary Sources
      1.5.3 Key Data Points Taken From Primary Sources
      1.5.4 Assumptions
      1.5.5 Key Questions Answered

2 Executive Summary (Page No. - 27)

3 Market Overview (Page No. - 29)
  3.1 Introduction
  3.2 Global Fertilizers Market: An Overview
      3.2.1 Nitrogen-Based Fertilizers
      3.2.2 Phosphorus-Based Fertilizers
      3.2.3 Potash-Based Fertilizers
  3.3 TYPES OF FERTILIZERS
      3.3.1 LIQUID FERTILIZERS
      3.3.2 INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
      3.3.3 SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZERS
      3.3.4 Customized FERTILIZERS
      3.3.5 FERTILIZERS WITH INSECTICIDES
      3.3.6 MULTI-NUTRIENT Mixtures
      3.3.7 Fertilizer Combinations
            3.3.7.1 Blended
            3.3.7.2 Compound
            3.3.7.3 Complex
  3.4 Winning Imperatives
      3.4.1 Investments In R&D
      3.4.2 INCREASING Concern FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
      3.4.3 Soil Degradation
  3.5 Market Dynamics
      3.5.1 Drivers
            3.5.1.1 High Efficiency
            3.5.1.2 Economic Incentives With Fertigation
            3.5.1.3 Rising Demand For Micro Irrigation Systems
            3.5.1.4 Wider Applications In Greenhouses
            3.5.1.5 Ease In Application
      3.5.2 Restraints
            3.5.2.1 High Cost
            3.5.2.2 High Initial Investment
            3.5.2.3 Seasonal Demand
      3.5.3 Opportunity
            3.5.3.1 New Target Market (Asia-Pacific)
  3.6 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
      3.6.1 Degree Of Competition
      3.6.2 Suppliers’ Power
      3.6.3 Buyers’ Power
      3.6.4 Threat Of New Entrants
      3.6.5 Threat Of Substitutes
  3.7 Patent Analysis

4 Global Market, By Types (Page No. - 53)
  4.1 Nitrogenous Water Soluble Fertilizers
      4.1.1 Urea
      4.1.2 Ammonia
      4.1.3 Ammonium Nitrate
  4.2 Phosphatic Water Soluble Fertilizers
      4.2.1 Phosphoric Acid
      4.2.2 Mono Potassium Phosphate
      4.2.3 Monoammonium Phosphate
      4.2.4 Diammonium Phosphate
      4.2.5 Others
            4.2.5.1 Acidulated Mono Potassium Phosphate
            4.2.5.2 Polyphosphate Fertilizers
            4.2.5.3 Urea Phosphate
  4.3 Potassic Water Soluble Fertilizers
      4.3.1 Potassium Chloride
      4.3.2 Potassium Nitrate
      4.3.3 Potassium Sulphate
  4.4 OTHER Water Soluble Fertilizers
      4.4.1 Macronutrients & Micronutrients
            4.4.1.1 Calcium (Ca)
            4.4.1.2 Magnesium (Mg)
            4.4.1.3 Sulfur (S)
            4.4.1.4 Boron (B)
            4.4.1.5 Chlorine (Cl)
            4.4.1.6 Copper (Cu)
            4.4.1.7 Iron (Fe)
            4.4.1.8 Manganese (Mn)
            4.4.1.9 Molybdenum (Mo)
            4.4.1.10 Zinc (Zn)
      4.4.2 Biofertilizers
            4.4.2.1 Nitrogen Fixing Biofertilizers
            4.4.2.2 Phosphate Solubilizing Biofertilizers
            4.4.2.3 Potash Mobilizing Biofertilizers
      4.4.3 Biostimulants

5 Global Market, By Crop Types (Page No. - 76 )
  5.1 Introduction
  5.2 Field Crops
  5.3 Horticultural Crops
      5.3.1 Orchard Crops
      5.3.2 Vegetable & Flower Crops
  5.4 Turf & Ornamentals
  5.5 Others
      5.5.1 Plantation Crops
      5.5.2 Hydroponics

6 Global Market, By Applications (Page No. - 90 )
  6.1 Introduction
  6.2 Fertigation
  6.3 Foliar Applications
      6.3.1 Additives For Foliar Fertilizers
            6.3.1.1 Special Purpose Adjuvants
                    6.3.1.1.1 Drift Retardants
                    6.3.1.1.2 Foam Retardants
                    6.3.1.1.3 Plant Penetrants (Translocators)
                    6.3.1.1.4 Foliar Nutrients
                    6.3.1.1.5 Compatibility Agents
                    6.3.1.1.6 Buffers
                    6.3.1.1.7 Inverting Agents
            6.3.1.2 Activator Category
                    6.3.1.2.1 Surfactant
                    6.3.1.2.2 Wetter-Spreader
                    6.3.1.2.3 Stickers
                    6.3.1.2.4 Emulsifiers
                    6.3.1.2.5 Emulsifiable Oil Activators
            6.3.1.3 Other Adjuvants

7 Market, By Geography (Page No. - 104)
  7.1 Introduction
  7.2 North America
      7.2.1 U.S.
      7.2.2 Mexico
      7.2.3 Canada
  7.3 Europe
      7.3.1 Russia
      7.3.2 Spain
      7.3.3 Ukraine
      7.3.4 Germany
      7.3.5 Italy
      7.3.6 U.K.
  7.4 Asia-Pacific
      7.4.1 India
      7.4.2 China
      7.4.3 Israel
      7.4.4 Australia
      7.4.5 Malaysia
  7.5 ROW
      7.5.1 Brazil
      7.5.2 South Africa

8 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE (Page No. - 151)
  8.1 Introduction
  8.2 Mergers & Acquisitions – Most Preferred Strategic Approach
  8.3 Key Market Strategies
  8.4 Agrium, Israel Chemical & Iowa Fertilizer – Most Active Companies
  8.5 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
  8.6 AGREEMENTS/PARTNERSHIPS/COLLABORATIONS/ Joint Ventures
  8.7 NEW Products LAUNCH
  8.8 EXPANSION & OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
 
9 Company Profiles (Page No. - 172)
  (Overview, Financials, Products & Services, Strategy, And Developments)* 
  9.1 Agrium Inc.
  9.2 Apache Corporation
  9.3 ARAB POTASH COMPANY PLC
  9.4 Aries Agro Limited
  9.5 Coromandel International Limited
  9.6 Eurochem
  9.7 Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd
  9.8 Haifa Chemicals Limited
  9.9 Israel Chemicals Ltd (ICL)
  9.10 K+S Ag
  9.11 Kuibyshevazot O Jsc
  9.12 Orascom Construction Industries SAE
  9.13 Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
  9.14 Potash Corp. Of Saskatchewan Inc.
  9.15 Qatar Fertiliser Company (S.A.Q.)
  9.16 Rashtriya Chemicals And Fertilizers Ltd
  9.17 Sichuan Meifeng Chemical Industry Co. Ltd
  9.18 Sinochem Group
  9.19 Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA (SQM)
  9.20 The Mosaic Co.
  9.21 Uralkali JSC
  9.22 Yara International ASA
  9.23 Zuari Global Limited
  *Details On Overview, Financials, Product & Services, Strategy, And Developments Might Not Be Captured In Case Of Unlisted Companies. 

Appendix (Page No. - 273 )
U.S.Patents
Europe Patents
Japan Patents

List Of Tables (117 Tables) 
 
Table 1 Global Water Soluble Fertilizers Market Revenue ($Million) & Volume (Thousand Metric Tons), 2010 – 2017
Table 2 Fertilizer Efficiencies Of Various Application Methods
Table 3 Fertilizer Savings Through Fertigation (%)
Table 4 Micro Irrigation System Market Revenue, By Geography, 2009 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 5 Global Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million)
Table 6 Global Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (’000 MT)
Table 7 Nitrogenous Market Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 8 Nitrogenous Water Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 (’000 Mt) 
Table 9 Phosphatic Market Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 10 Phosphatic Water Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 (’000 Mt) 
Table 11 Potassic Market Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 12 Potassic Market Volume, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 (’000 Mt) 
Table 13 Types Of Biofertilizers
Table 14 Global Market Revenue, By Crop Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million)
Table 15 Global Market Volume, By Crop Types, 2010 – 2017 (’000 MT)
Table 16 Field Crops: Market Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 17 Field Crops: Market Volume, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 (’000 Mt) 
Table 18 Horticultural Crops: Market Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million)
Table 19 Horticultural Crops: Market Volume, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 (’000 MT)
Table 20 Turf & Ornamentals: Market Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million)
Table 21 Turf & Ornamentals: Market Volume, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 (’000 MT)
Table 22 Others: Market Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 23 Others: Market Volume, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 (’000 Mt) 
Table 24 Global Market Revenue, By Applications, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 25 Global Market Volume, By Applications, 2010 – 2017 (’000 Mt) 
Table 26 Fertilizer Efficiencies Of Various Application Methods
Table 27 Fertigation: Market Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 28 Fertigation: Market Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 (’000 Mt) 
Table 29 Foliar Application: Market Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million)
Table 30 Foliar Application: Market Revenue, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 – 2017 (’000 MT)
Table 31 Market Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million)
Table 32 Market Volume, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 (’000 Mt) 
Table 33 North America: Market Revenue, By Countries, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 34 North America: Market Volume, By Countries, 2010 – 2017 (’000 Mt) 
Table 35 U.S: Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 36 U.S: Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (’000 Mt) 
Table 37 Mexico: Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million)
Table 38 Mexico: Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (’000 MT)
Table 39 Canada: Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million)
Table 40 Canada: Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (’000 MT)
Table 41 Europe: Market Revenue, By Countries, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 42 EUROPE: WATER Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Countries, 2010 – 2017 (’000 Mt) 
Table 43 Russia: Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million)
Table 44 Russia: Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (’000 MT)
Table 45 Spain: Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million)
Table 46 Spain: Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (’000 MT)
Table 47 Ukraine: Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million)
Table 48 Ukraine: Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (’000 MT)
Table 49 Germany: Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 50 Germany: Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (’000 MT)
Table 51 Italy: Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million)
Table 52 Italy: Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (’000 MT)
Table 53 U.K: Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 54 U.K: Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (’000 Mt) 
Table 55 Asia-Pacific: Market Revenue, By Countries, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 56 Asia-Pacific: Market Volume, By Countries, 2010 – 2017 (’000 Mt) 
Table 57 India: Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million)
Table 58 India: Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (’000 MT)
Table 59 China: Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million)
Table 60 China: Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (’000 MT)
Table 61 Israel: Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million)
Table 62 Israel: Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (’000 MT)
Table 63 Australia: Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 64 Australia: Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (’000 Mt) 
Table 65 Malaysia: Water Soluble Fertilizers Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 66 Malaysia: Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (’000 MT)
Table 67 ROW: Water Soluble Fertilizers Market Revenue, By Countries, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 68 ROW: Market Volume, By Countries, 2010 – 2017 (’000 MT)
Table 69 Brazil: Water Soluble Fertilizers Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million)
Table 70 Brazil: Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (’000 MT)
Table 71 South Africa: Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 72 South Africa: Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (’000 Mt) 
Table 73 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, 2010 – 2013
Table 74 AGREEMENTS/PARTNERSHIPS/COLLABORATIONS/ JOINT VENTURES, 2010 – 2013
Table 75 NEW Products LAUNCH, 2012
Table 76 EXPANSION & OTHER DEVELOPMENTS, 2010 – 2013
Table 77 Agrium: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 78 Agrium: Total Revenue, By Retail BUSINESS SEGMENTS, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 79 Agrium: Total Revenue, By Wholesale BUSINESS SEGMENTS, 2010 – 2011 ($MILLION)
Table 80 Agrium: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2011 ($MILLION)
Table 81 Apache: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 82 Apache: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2011 ($Million)
Table 83 Arab: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 84 Arab: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2011 ($Million)
Table 85 Aries: Products & Its Applications
Table 86 Coromandel: Products & Its Applications
Table 87 GSFC: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2011 – 2012 ($Million) 
Table 88 GSFC: Products & ITS APPLICATIONS
Table 89 Haifa Chemicals: Products & Its Uses/Applications
Table 90 ICL: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2011 – 2012 ($Million)
Table 91 ICL: Products & Its Applications
Table 92 K+S: Total Revenue, By Business Segments,2011 – 2012 ($Million) 
Table 93 K+S: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2011 – 2012 ($Million)
Table 94 Kuibyshevazot: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 95 Kuibyshevazot: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 96 Kuibyshevazot: WATER SOLUBLE FERTILIZER PRODUCTS
Table 97 OCI: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 98 OCI: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2011 ($Million)
Table 99 Petróleo: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2011 – 2012 ($Million) 
Table 100 Potash: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 101 Potash: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2011 ($MILLION)
Table 102 Potash: WATER SOLUBLE FERTILIZER PRODUCTS
Table 103 RCF: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 104 RCF: PRODUCTS & Its Uses/Applications
Table 105 Sichuan: Total Revenue, By Product Segments, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 106 Sichuan: Products & Its Applications/Features
Table 107 SQM: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 108 SQM: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2011 ($MILLION)
Table 109 SQM: Products & Its Descriptions/Features
Table 110 Mosaic: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2011 – 2012 ($Million) 
Table 111 Mosaic: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2011 – 2012 ($Million)
Table 112 Mosaic: Potash (KCL) Based Fertilizer Products & Its Descriptions
Table 113 Mosaic: Phosphate-Based Products & Its Descriptions
Table 114 Uralkali: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2011 ($MILLION)
Table 115 Yara: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 116 Zuari: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2011 – 2012 ($Million) 
Table 117 Zuari: Products & Its Descriptions
 
 
List Of Figures (20 Figures) 
 
Figure 1 Water Soluble Fertilizers Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Research Methodology
Figure 3 Global Market Revenue, 2011 Vs 2017 ($Billion) 
Figure 4 GLOBAL FERTILIZERS MARKET Consumption, BY PRODUCTS, 2011 ($Million) 
Figure 5 Types Of Fertilizers
Figure 6 Market Dynamics: Water Soluble Fertilizers
Figure 7 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 8 Patent Analysis, By Region, 2009 – 2013
Figure 9 Patent Analysis, By Region & Year, 2009 – 2013
Figure 10 Patent Analysis, By Companies, 2009 – 2013
Figure 11 Application, By Crop Types
Figure 12 Global Market Revenue, By Types, 2011 Vs 2017 
Figure 13 Water Soluble Macronutrients: Major Functions
Figure 14 Water Soluble Macronutrients & Micronutrients
Figure 15 Global Market Share, By Crop Types, 2012 ($Million)
Figure 16 Market, By Geography, 2011 ($Billion) 
Figure 17 BENCHMARKING THE PLAYERS, BY DEVELOPMENTS, 2011 – 2013
Figure 18 Global Market GROWTH STRATEGIES, 2010 – 2013
Figure 19 Global Market Developments, 2010 – 2013 
Figure 20 GLOBAL MARKET GROWTH STRATEGIES, BY Companies, 2010 – 2013

Globally, water soluble fertilizer market is witnessing steady growth on account of increasing demand for high-quality agricultural produce, protected cultivation, and an upsurge in use of micro-irrigation systems which facilitate the application. Uptake of water soluble fertilizer by crop is quicker and at higher absorption rates; resulting in cost-effective agricultural produce. Because of these factors, fertigation and foliar application methods are widely used for their application.

Water soluble fertilizers have proven advantages over chemical fertilizers in terms of increased yield, reduced labor costs, and simpler processes of application. In addition, these are required in lesser quantities than solid chemical fertilizers. These positive attributes of water soluble fertilizers are viewed as excellent business opportunity in a sluggishly growing fertilizer market. This has attracted many multinational fertilizers companies to make a foray into production and marketing.

In 2011, nitrogenous fertilizers accounted for major market share followed by phosphatic and potassic fertilizers. Acceptance for other water soluble fertilizers such as micronutrients, biostimulants, biofertilizers, etc. is also increasing at end-use level. Many major players operating in this marketplace are focusing on Asia-Pacific region for business expansion as the increasing rate of awareness among the farmer and increasing area under micro-irrigation has triggered the demand for water soluble fertilizers.

The global market was at $10,083.8 million in 2011 and is expected to reach $14,143.7 million by 2017, growing at the CAGR of 5.6% from 2012 to 2017. On a global scale, Europe and North America are the two dominating consumer geographies. However, consumption growth is particularly high in countries such as China, India, and Israel because of increased demand for nutritional food, innovative production practices, and sprawling network of micro irrigation and mechanized irrigation systems.

Water Soluble Fertilizers Market Share, By Geography, 2012

Source: MarketsandMarkets Analysis

Key participants in the global market include Agrium (Canada), Israel Chemical (Israel), Iowa Fertilizer (Egypt), Qatar Fertilizer (Qatar), Yara International (Norway) and Sinochem Fertilizer Co. Ltd (China). The global market is witnessing rapid developments in the areas of mergers & acquisitions and joint ventures. Leading companies are focusing on expansion of respective businesses across high-growth regions and setting up new manufacturing plants for increasing production capacities along with broadening of product line.