Agricultural Micronutrients Market by Type (Zinc, Boron, Copper, Manganese, Molybdenum, and Iron), Mode of Application (Soil, Foliar, and Fertigation), Form (Chelated and Non-Chelated), Crop Type, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022

The agricultural micronutrients market was valued at USD 5.43 Billion in 2016, and is projected to reach USD 8.81 Billion by 2022, growing at a CAGR of 8.60% from 2017, in terms of value. In terms of volume, the market is projected to reach 1,681.1 KT by 2022. The objectives of this study are to define, segment, and project the size of the agricultural micronutrients market based on type, crop type, mode of application, form, and key regions

• To provide detailed information about the major factors influencing the growth of the market (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-specific challenges)
• To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide details of the competitive landscape for market leaders
• To analyze the competitive environment of the agricultural micronutrients market
• To provide the analysis of the research & development spending and funding activities in the agricultural micronutrients market
• To project the size of the market, in terms of value (USD million) in the key regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Rest of the World (RoW)
• To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively analyze their core competencies
• To analyze the competitive developments mergers, acquisitions, agreements/joint ventures, expansions, and new product launches in the agricultural micronutrients market

The years considered for the study are:

• Base year – 2016
• Estimated year – 2017
• Projected year – 2022
• Forecast period – 2017 to 2022

This report includes the estimation of market size for value (USD million), and volume (KT). Both, top-down and bottom-up approaches have been used to estimate and validate the size of the agricultural micronutrients market and to estimate the size of various other dependent submarkets in the overall market. Key players in the market have been identified through secondary research (the FAO, Bloomberg Businessweek, Factiva, and companies’ annual reports), and their market share has been determined through primary and secondary research. All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns have been determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.

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Market Ecosystem

The various contributors involved in the value chain of agricultural micronutrients include manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, intermediaries, and customers; agricultural product manufacturers such as BASF (Germany), Dow Chemical (US), AkzoNobel (Netherlands), Agrium (Canada), Land O’Lakes (US), Yara International (Norway), The Mosaic Company (US), and Helena Chemical Company (US); government bodies & regulatory associations such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and Food Safety Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ).

Target Audience

• Associations and industry bodies
• Commercial research & development (R&D) institutions
• Agricultural micronutrient manufacturers and suppliers
• Raw material suppliers and distributors
• Traders, distributors, and retailers
• Agricultural institutes, associations, and government agencies
• Commercial farmers
• Agricultural industry players
• Researchers
• Industry experts

Scope of the Report

The agricultural micronutrients market is segmented as follows:

On the basis of Type

• Zinc
• Copper
• Boron
• Iron
• Manganese
• Molybdenum
• Others (nickel and chloride)

On the basis of Mode of Application

• Soil
• Foliar
• Fertigation

On the basis of Crop Type

• Cereals
  • Rice
  • Wheat
  • Corn
• Oilseeds & pulses
  • Soybeans
  • Dry Peas
  • Beans
  • Others (canola and sunflower)
• Fruits & vegetables
  • Brassica
  • Cucurbit
  • Leafy
  • Root-bulb
  • Solanaceae
• Others (floriculture crops, permanent crops, pastures, grasslands, and other cultivations)

On the basis of Form

• Chelated
  • Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)
  • Ethylenediamine Di-2-hydroxyphenyl acetate (EDDHA)
  • Diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA)
• Non-chelated

On the basis of Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• South America
• RoW (Middle East and Africa)

Available Customizations

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Product Analysis

• Product matrix, which gives a detailed comparison of the product portfolio of each company

Application Analysis

• Application analysis, which gives a detailed analysis of other applications of agricultural micronutrients

Regional Analysis

• Further breakdown of the Rest of Asia Pacific agricultural micronutrients market into key contributing countries
• Further breakdown of the Rest of World agricultural micronutrients market into South American countries

Company Information

• Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 17)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Definition
    1.3 Study Scope
    1.4 Periodization Considered
    1.5 Currency Considered
    1.6 Unit Considered
    1.7 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 21)
    2.1 Research Data
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
           2.1.2 Primary Data
                    2.1.2.1 Key Industry Insights
                    2.1.2.2 Breakdown of Primary Interviews
    2.2 Market Size Estimation
           2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.2 Top-Down Approach
    2.3 Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
    2.4 Research Assumptions & Limitations
           2.4.1 Assumptions
           2.4.2 Limitations

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 31)

4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 36)
    4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Agricultural Micronutrients Market
    4.2 Agricultural Micronutrients Market, By Key Country
    4.3 Agricultural Micronutrients Market, By Type & Region, 2016
    4.4 Asia Pacific Agricultural Micronutrients Market, By Country & Mode of Application

5 Market Overview (Page No. - 41)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Macroeconomic Indicators
           5.2.1 Growing Population and Decreasing Arable Land
    5.3 Market Dynamics
           5.3.1 Drivers
                    5.3.1.1 Increase in Soil Deficiency
                    5.3.1.2 Increase in Demand for Biofuels
                    5.3.1.3 Macronutrients Antagonism
                    5.3.1.4 Increase in Demand for High-Quality Yield
           5.3.2 Restraints
                    5.3.2.1 Lack of Awareness Among Farmers
                    5.3.2.2 Critical Application Doses
           5.3.3 Opportunities
                    5.3.3.1 Increase in Contract Farming
           5.3.4 Challenges
                    5.3.4.1 Need for Sustainable Sourcing of Raw Materials

6 Agricultural Micronutrients Market, By Type (Page No. - 48)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Zinc
    6.3 Copper
    6.4 Iron
    6.5 Manganese
    6.6 Boron
    6.7 Molybdenum
    6.8 Others
           6.8.1 Nickel
           6.8.2 Chloride

7 Agricultural Micronutrients Market, By Crop Type (Page No. - 61)
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 Cereals
           7.2.1 Cereals Market, By Type
    7.3 Oilseeds & Pulses
           7.3.1 Oilseeds & Pulses Market, By Type
    7.4 Fruits & Vegetables
           7.4.1 Fruits & Vegetables Market, By Type
    7.5 Others

8 Agricultural Micronutrients Market, By Form (Page No. - 70)
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Chelated
           8.2.1 Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA)
           8.2.2 Ethylenediamine Di-2-Hydroxyphenyl Acetate (EDDHA)
           8.2.3 Diethylene Triamine Pentaacetic Acid (DTPA)
           8.2.4 Others
    8.3 Non-Chelated

9 Agricultural Micronutrients Market, By Mode of Application (Page No. - 78)
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 Soil
    9.3 Foliar
    9.4 Fertigation
    9.5 Others
           9.5.1 Seed Treatment
           9.5.2 Hydroponics

10 Agricultural Micronutrients Market, By Region (Page No. - 87)
     10.1 Introduction
     10.2 North America
             10.2.1 US
             10.2.2 Canada
             10.2.3 Mexico
     10.3 Europe
             10.3.1 UK
             10.3.2 Germany
             10.3.3 Italy
             10.3.4 France
             10.3.5 Spain
             10.3.6 Poland
             10.3.7 Rest of Europe
     10.4 Asia Pacific
             10.4.1 China
             10.4.2 India
             10.4.3 Australia
             10.4.4 New Zealand
             10.4.5 Rest of Asia Pacific
     10.5 South America
             10.5.1 Brazil
             10.5.2 Argentina
             10.5.3 Rest of South America
     10.6 Rest of the World (RoW)
             10.6.1 Africa
             10.6.2 Middle East

11 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 134)
     11.1 Market Share Analysis

12 Company Profiles (Page No. - 136)
(Company Overview, Strength of Product Portfolio, Product Offerings, Business Strategy Excellence, Recent Developments)*
     12.1 Introduction
     12.2 BASF
     12.3 DOW Chemical
     12.4 Akzonobel
     12.5 Agrium
     12.6 Land O’lakes
     12.7 Yara International
     12.8 The Mosaic Company
     12.9 Helena Chemical Company
     12.10 Nufarm
     12.11 Coromandel International
     12.12 Haifa Chemicals
     12.13 Sapec S.A.

“ * The companies listed are a representative sample of the market’s ecosystem and in no particular order”

*Details on Company Overview, Strength of Product Portfolio, Product Offerings, Business Strategy Excellence, Recent Developments Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.

13 Appendix (Page No. - 173)
     13.1 Discussion Guide
     13.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
     13.3 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
     13.4 Available Customizations
     13.5 Related Reports
     13.6 Author Details

List of Tables (117 Tables)

Table 1 Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 2 Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 3 Zinc Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 4 Zinc Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 5 Copper Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 6 Copper Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 7 Iron Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 8 Iron Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 9 Manganese Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 10 Manganese Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 11 Boron Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 12 Boron Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 13 Molybdenum Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 14 Molybdenum Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 15 Other Types Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 16 Other Types Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 17 Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 18 Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 19 Cereals Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 20 Cereals Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 21 Cereals Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 22 Oilseeds & Pulses Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 23 Oilseeds & Pulses Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 24 Oilseeds & Pulses Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 25 Fruits & Vegetables Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 26 Fruits & Vegetables Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 27 Fruits & Vegetables Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 28 Other Crop Types Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 29 Other Crop Types Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 30 Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Form, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 31 Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Form, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 32 Chelated Micronutrients Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 33 Chelated Micronutrients Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 34 Non-Chelated Micronutrients Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 35 Non-Chelated Micronutrients Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 36 Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Mode of Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 37 Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Mode of Application, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 38 Soil: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 39 Soil: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 40 Foliar: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 41 Foliar: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 42 Fertigation: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 43 Fertigation: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 44 Other Modes of Application: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 45 Other Modes of Application: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022, 2015–2022(KT)
Table 46 Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 47 Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 48 North America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 49 North America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 50 North America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 51 North America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 52 North America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Mode of Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 53 North America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Mode of Application, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 54 North America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 55 North America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 56 North America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Form, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 57 North America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Form, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 58 US: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 59 Canada: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 60 Mexico: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 61 Europe: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 62 Europe: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 63 Europe: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 64 Europe: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 65 Europe: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Mode of Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 66 Europe: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Mode of Application, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 67 Europe: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 68 Europe: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 69 Europe: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Form, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 70 Europe: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Form, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 71 UK: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 72 Germany: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 73 Italy: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 74 France: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 75 Spain: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 76 Poland: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 77 Rest of Europe: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 78 Asia Pacific: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 79 Asia Pacific: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 80 Asia Pacific: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 81 Asia Pacific: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 82 Asia Pacific: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Mode of Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 83 Asia Pacific: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Mode of Application, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 84 Asia Pacific: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 85 Asia Pacific: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 86 Asia Pacific: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Form, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 87 Asia Pacific: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Form, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 88 China: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 89 India: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 90 Australia: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 91 New Zealand: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 92 Rest of Asia Pacific: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 93 South America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 94 South America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 95 South America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 96 South America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 97 South America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Mode of Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 98 South America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Mode of Application, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 99 South America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 100 South America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 101 South America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Form, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 102 South America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Form, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 103 Brazil: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 104 Argentina: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 105 Rest of South America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 106 RoW: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 107 RoW: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 108 RoW: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 109 RoW: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 110 RoW: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Mode of Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 111 RoW: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Mode of Application, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 112 RoW: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 113 RoW: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Crop Type, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 114 RoW: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Form, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 115 RoW: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Form, 2015–2022 (KT)
Table 116 Africa: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 117 The Middle East: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)

List of Figures (43 Figures)

Figure 1 Agricultural Micronutrients Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Agricultural Micronutrients: Research Design
Figure 3 Key Data From Secondary Sources
Figure 4 Key Data From Primary Sources
Figure 5 Breakdown of Primary Interviews: By Company Type, Designation, and Region
Figure 6 Market Size Estimation: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 7 Market Size Estimation: Top-Down Approach
Figure 8 Data Triangulation
Figure 9 Agricultural Micronutrients Market, By Crop Type, 2017 vs 2022 (USD Billion)
Figure 10 Agricultural Micronutrients Market, By Mode of Application, 2017 vs 2022 (USD Billion)
Figure 11 Agricultural Micronutrients Market, By Type, 2017 vs 2022 (USD Billion)
Figure 12 Agricultural Micronutrients Market, By Form, 2017 vs 2022 (USD Billion)
Figure 13 Agricultural Micronutrients Market: Regional Snapshot
Figure 14 Agricultural Micronutrients: an Emerging Market With Promising Growth Potential
Figure 15 India is Projected to Be the Fastest-Growing Country-Level Market for Agricultural Micronutrients From 2017 to 2022
Figure 16 China & India are Projected to Be the Most Attractive Markets for Agricultural Micronutrients From 2017 to 2022
Figure 17 Zinc Accounted for the Largest Share Across All the Regions in 2016
Figure 18 Increased Zinc Deficiency in the Soil Drives the Demand for Zinc Micronutrients in the Asia Pacific Region
Figure 19 Global Population is Projected to Reach ~9.8 Billion By 2050
Figure 20 Decrease in Per Capita Arable Land, 1960–2025 (Hectares)
Figure 21 Agricultural Micronutrients: Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Challenges
Figure 22 Gasoline Demand Per Day, 2010–2020 (Billion Barrels)
Figure 23 Production of Biomass-Based Diesel, 2009–2013 (Billion Gallons)
Figure 24 Agricultural Micronutrients, By Type, 2017 vs 2022 (USD Million)
Figure 25 Cereals Segment is Expected to Dominate the Agricultural Micronutrients Market Through 2022
Figure 26 EDTA Chelated Micronutrients Market Share, By Type, 2016
Figure 27 EDDHA Chelated Micronutrients Market Share, By Type, 2016
Figure 28 DTPA Chelated Micronutrients Market Share, By Type, 2016
Figure 29 Other Chelated Micronutrients Market Share, By Type, 2016
Figure 30 Soil is Projected to Dominate the Agricultural Micronutrients Market Through 2022
Figure 31 Geographic Snapshot (2017–2022): Markets in North America are Projected to Register Moderate Growth
Figure 32 North America: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Snapshot
Figure 33 Europe: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Snapshot
Figure 34 Asia Pacific: Agricultural Micronutrients Market Snapshot
Figure 35 BASF: Company Snapshot
Figure 36 DOW Chemical: Company Snapshot
Figure 37 Akzonobel: Company Snapshot
Figure 38 Agrium: Company Snapshot
Figure 39 Yara International: Company Snapshot
Figure 40 The Mosaic Company: Company Snapshot
Figure 41 Nufarm: Company Snapshot
Figure 42 Coromandel International: Company Snapshot
Figure 43 Sapec S.A.: Company Snapshot

The agricultural micronutrients market is estimated to reach USD 5.83 Billion by 2017, and it is projected to reach USD 8.81 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 8.60% from 2017. In terms of volume, the market is projected to reach 1,681.1 KT by 2022. This market is growing in accordance with the increasing soil deficiency and increasing demand for biofuels. Furthermore, the increasing need for effective fertilizers due to poor soil quality and high demand for quality and uniform yield as a result of the increasing population across the globe are expected to drive the growth of the agricultural micronutrients market.

The foliar segment is projected to be the fastest-growing in terms of mode of application. The soil segment is estimated to dominate the agricultural micronutrients market during the forecast period.

The zinc segment is estimated to dominate the agricultural micronutrients market in terms of value. The demand for zinc is high in the Asia Pacific region, as China and other developing countries in this region prefer zinc fertilizers as they improve crop yield and provide economic benefits to the farmers owing to their low prices. The deficiency of zinc in the soil reduces the productivity and growth of agricultural crops. Thus, zinc is added in standard fertilizers and premixes in many developing countries such as China and India which drive the use of zinc as a micronutrient.

The Asia Pacific region dominated the agricultural micronutrients market in 2016 and is projected to grow at the highest CAGR from 2017 to 2022, both in terms of value and volume.

India is projected to be the fastest-growing market in the region. In India, the growing awareness towards the benefits of micronutrients among growers drives the agricultural micronutrients market. It is a leading producer of many other agricultural commodities such as spices, pulses, fresh fruits, cashew nuts, coconut, and tea. It is also one of the top producers of cereals such as sorghum and pearl millet. The country ranks second in terms of agricultural production in the world. According to the World Bank, the total agricultural land in India was around 60.4% in 2014. Agriculture contributed to 17.3% of the total GDP of India in 2016.

The lack of awareness among farmers and critical application doses of micronutrients are the restraining factors for the agricultural micronutrients market.

The agricultural micronutrients market is concentrated, with leading companies driving market growth. The report provides qualitative analysis of the prominent market players and their preferred development strategies. Key players such as BASF (Germany), Dow Chemical (US), AkzoNobel (Netherlands), Agrium (Canada), Yara International (Norway), The Mosaic Company (US), Land O’Lakes (US), Helena Chemical Company (US), and Nufarm (Australia) have been profiled in the report. These leading players have adopted various strategies such as expansions, mergers & acquisitions, new product launches, and joint ventures/agreements to explore new and untapped markets, expanding in local areas of emerging markets, and developing a new customer base for long-term client relationships. This has not only enabled the key players to expand their geographical reach but has also reinforced their market position by gaining a larger share in terms of revenue and product portfolios.

Small-scale players have also adopted these strategies to expand their businesses globally by investing in the establishment of manufacturing facilities and technical service centers in various regions. This inorganic growth strategy enables them to improve their technical expertise through intensive R&D infrastructure offered by bigger players.

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