The global market for water-soluble fertilizers in terms of revenue was estimated to be worth around $10,758.7 million in 2012 and is expected to reach $14,709.4 million by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2013 to 2018. Europe and North America are the two dominating regions of water-soluble fertilizers in the world. Europe covered around 40.1% of global water-soluble fertilizer market in 2012 where North America had 31.9% share of the global value. Growth is particularly high in countries such as China, India, and Israel because of the increased demand for food, innovative production practices, and sprawling network of micro irrigation and mechanized irrigation systems.
The key participants in the global water-soluble fertilizers market are Agrium (Canada), Israel Chemical (Israel), Iowa Fertilizer (Egypt), Qatar Fertilizer (Qatar), Yara International (Norway), and Sinochem Fertilizer Co. Ltd. (China). The global water-soluble fertilizers market is witnessing rapid developments in the areas of mergers & acquisitions and joint ventures. The leading companies are focused on expansion of the business across regions and setting up new plant for increasing production capacity as well as product line.
In terms of volume, the water-soluble fertilizers market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2013 to 2018, reaching 9,251.2 thousand metric tons by 2018.
The global water-soluble fertilizers market has grown exponentially in the last few years and the growth is expected to continue. The factors such as increasing cost of fertilizers, ease of application, innovative production practices, new product offerings, increased availability, and the advent of micro irrigation and mechanized irrigation systems are driving the market for water-soluble fertilizers industry, globally. Few more driving factors for global water-soluble fertilizers market are subsidies provided by the government, increasing applications of green houses, and high efficiency. The main obstacle in the growth of global water-soluble fertilizers market is the seasonal demand and high cost of water-soluble fertilizers in comparison to regular soil applied fertilizers.
Mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, agreements, collaborations & joint ventures were major developmental initiatives taken up by companies in global water-soluble fertilizers market.
Agrium Inc. (Canada), Israel Chemical Ltd. (Israel) and Yara International ASA (Norway) companies are the most active market participants.
The global market for water-soluble fertilizers in terms of revenue was estimated to be worth around $10,758.7 million in 2012 and is expected to reach $ 14,709.4 million by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2013 to 2018. Europe was the largest water-soluble fertilizers market and is followed by North America in 2012. Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing water-soluble fertilizers market from 2013 to 2018.
Scope of the report
This research report categorizes the global market for water-soluble fertilizers on the basis of Type, Crop type, Application, and geography; forecasting revenue and analyzing trends in each of the submarkets:
On the basis of Types
- Nitrogenous Water-soluble Fertilizers
- Phosphatic Water-soluble Fertilizers
- Potassic Water-soluble Fertilizers
- Other Water-soluble Fertilizers (Micronutrients)
- Biofertilizers
- Biostimulants
On the basis of Crop Types
- Field Crops
- Horticultural Crops
- Turf and ornamentals
- Others (Plantation crops, Hydroponics)
On the basis of Applications
On the basis of geography
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- ROW
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. - 28)
3 Market Overview (Page No. - 30)
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 Asia-Pacific: New Target Market
3.6 Porter’s Five forces Analysis
3.6.1 Suppliers’ Power
3.6.2 Buyers’ Power
3.6.3 Threat of New Entrants
3.6.4 Threat of Substitutes
3.6.5 Degree of Competition
4 Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market, By Type (Page No. - 51)
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Nitrogenous Water-Soluble Fertilizers
4.2.1 Urea
4.2.2 Ammonia
4.2.3 Ammonium Nitrate
4.3 Phosphatic Water-Soluble Fertilizers
4.3.1 Phosphoric Acid
4.3.2 Monopotassium Phosphate
4.3.3 Monoammonium Phosphate
4.3.4 Diammonium Phosphate
4.3.5 Others
4.3.5.1 Acidulated Mono Potassium Phosphate
4.3.5.2 Polyphosphate Fertilizers
4.3.5.3 Urea Phosphate
4.4 Potassic Water-Soluble Fertilizers
4.4.1 Potassium Chloride
4.4.2 Potassium Nitrate
4.4.3 Potassium Sulfate
4.5 Other Water-Soluble Fertilizers
4.5.1 Macronutrients & Micronutrients
4.5.1.1 Calcium (CA)
4.5.1.2 Magnesium (MG)
4.5.1.3 Sulfur (S)
4.5.1.4 Boron (B)
4.5.1.5 Chlorine (CL)
4.5.1.6 Copper (CU)
4.5.1.7 Iron (FE)
4.5.1.8 Manganese (MN)
4.5.1.9 Molybdenum (MO)
4.5.1.10 Zinc (ZN)
4.5.2 Biofertilizers
4.5.2.1 Nitrogen Fixing Biofertilizers
4.5.2.2 Phosphate Solubilizing Biofertilizers
4.5.2.3 Potash Mobilizing Biofertilizers
4.5.3 Biostimulants
5 Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market, By Application (Page No. - 73)
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Fertigation
5.3 Foliar Applications
5.3.1 Additives for Foliar Fertilizers
5.3.1.1 Special Purpose Adjuvants
5.3.1.1.1 Drift Retardants
5.3.1.1.2 Foam Retardants
5.3.1.1.3 Plant Penetrants (Translocators)
5.3.1.1.4 Foliar Nutrients
5.3.1.1.5 Compatibility Agents
5.3.1.1.6 Buffers
5.3.1.1.7 Inverting Agents
5.3.1.2 Activator Category
5.3.1.2.1 Surfactant
5.3.1.2.2 Wetter-Spreader
5.3.1.2.3 Stickers
5.3.1.2.4 Emulsifiers
5.3.1.2.5 Emulsifiable Oil Activators
5.3.1.3 Other Adjuvants
6 Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market, By Crop Type (Page No. - 88)
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Field Crops
6.3 Horticultural Crops
6.3.1 Orchard Crops
6.3.2 Vegetable & Flower Crops
6.4 Turf & Ornamentals
6.4.1 Plantation Crops
6.4.2 Hydroponics
7 Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market, By Geography (Page No. - 102)
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. - 148)
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Mergers & Acqusitions: Most Preferred Strategic Approach
8.3 Key Market Strategies
8.4 Agrium, Israel Chemical & Yara International: Most Active Companies
8.5 Mergers & Acquisitions
8.6 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations & Joint Ventures
8.7 New Product Launches
8.8 Expansion & Other Developments
9 Company Profiles (Overview, Financial*, Products & Services, Strategy, and Developments) (Page No. - 170)
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 Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.
Appendix (Page No. - 269)
U.S.Patents
Europe Patents
Japan Patents
List Of Tables (112 Tables)
Table 1 Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value($Million) & Volume (‘000MT), 2011–2018
Table 2 Fertilizer Efficiencies of Various Application Methods
Table 3 Fertilizer Savings Through Fertigation (%)
Table 4 Microirrigation System Market Value, By Geography, 2009–2011 ($Million)
Table 5 Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Type, 2011–2018 ($Million)
Table 6 Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Type, 2011 – 2018 (’000 MT)
Table 7 Nitrogenous Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)
Table 8 Nitrogenous Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Geography, 2011–2018 (’000 MT)
Table 9 Phosphatic Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)
Table 10 Phosphatic Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Geography, 2011–2018 (’000 MT)
Table 11 Potassic Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)
Table 12 Potassic Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Geography, 2011–2018 (’000 MT)
Table 13 Types of Biofertilizers
Table 14 Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value,By Application, 2011–2018($Million)
Table 15 Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume,By Application, 2011–2018 (’000 MT)
Table 16 Fertilizer Efficiencies of Various Application Methods
Table 17 Fertigation Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Revenue, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)
Table 18 Fertigation Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Geography, 2011–2018 (’000 MT)
Table 19 Foliar Application Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Geography, 2011–2018($Million)
Table 20 Foliar Application Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Geography, 2011–2018 (’000 MT)
Table 21 Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Crop Type, 2011–2018 ($Million)
Table 22 Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Crop Type, 2011–2018 (’000 MT)
Table 23 Field Crop Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)
Table 24 Field Crop Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Geography, 2011–2018 (’000 MT)
Table 25 Horticultural Crop Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)
Table 26 Horticultural Crop Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Geography,2011–2018 (’000 MT)
Table 27 Turf & Ornamentalwater-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)
Table 28 Turf & Ornamental Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Geography, 2011–2018(’000 MT)
Table 29 Other Crop Type Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)
Table 30 Othercrop Type Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Geography, 2011–2018 (’000 MT)
Table 31 Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Geography, 2011–2018 ($Million)
Table 32 Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Geography, 2011–2018 (’000 MT)
Table 33 North America: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Country, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 34 North America: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Country, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 35 U.S: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Type, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 36 U.S: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Type, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 37 Mexico: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Type, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 38 Mexico: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Type, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 39 Canada: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Type, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 40 Canada: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Type, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 41 Europe: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Country, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 42 Europe: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Country, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 43 Russia: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value,By Type, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 44 Russia: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Type, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 45 Spain: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Type, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 46 Spain: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Type, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 47 Ukraine: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Type, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 48 Ukraine: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Type, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 49 Germany: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Type, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 50 Germany: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Type, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 51 Italy: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Type, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 52 Italy: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Type, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 53 U.K: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Type, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 54 U.K: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Type, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 55 Asia-Pacific: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Country, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 56 Asia-Pacific: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Country, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 57 India: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Type, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 58 India: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Type, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 59 China: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Type, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 60 China: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Type, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 61 Israel: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Type, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 62 Israel: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Type, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 63 Australia: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Type, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 64 Australia: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Type, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 65 Malaysia: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Type, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 66 Malaysia: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Type, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 67 Row: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Country, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 68 Row: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Country, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 69 Brazil: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Type, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 70 Brazil: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Type, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 71 South Africa: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value, By Type, 2011-2018 ($Million)
Table 72 South Africa: Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Volume, By Type, 2011-2018 (’000 MT)
Table 73 Mergers & Acquisitions, 2010–2013
Table 74 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations & Joint Ventures, 2010–2013
Table 75 New Product Launches, 2010–2013
Table 76 Expansion & Other Developments, 2010–2013
Table 77 Agrium: Total Revenue, By Business Segment, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 78 Agrium: Total Revenue, By Retail Business Segment, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 79 Agrium: Total Revenue, By Wholesale Business Segment, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 80 Agrium: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 81 Apache: Total Revenue, By Business Segment, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 82 Apache: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 83 Arab: Total Revenue, By Business Segment, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 84 Arab: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 85 Aries: Products & Its Applications
Table 86 Coromandel: Products & Its Applications
Table 87 GSFC: Products & Its Applications
Table 88 Haifa Chemicals: Products & Its Uses/Applications
Table 89 ICL: Products & Its Applications
Table 90 K+S: Total Revenue, By Business Segment, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 91 K+S: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 92 Kuibyshevazot: Total Revenue, By Business Segment, 2011–2012($Million)
Table 93 Kuibyshevazot: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 94 Kuibyshevazot: Water Soluble Fertilizer Products
Table 95 Petróleo: Total Revenue, By Business Segment, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 96 Potash: Total Revenue, By Business Segment, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 97 Potash: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 98 Potash: Water Soluble Fertilizer Products
Table 99 RCF: Total Revenue, By Business Segment, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 100 RCF: Products & Their Uses/Applications
Table 101 Sichuan: Total Revenue, By Product Segment, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 102 Sichuan: Products & Their Applications/Features
Table 103 SQM: Total Revenue, By Business Segment, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 104 SQM: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 105 SQM: Products & Their Descriptions/Features
Table 106 Mosaic: Total Revenue, By Business Segment, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 107 Mosaic: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 108 Mosaic: Potash (Kcl) Based Fertilizer Products & Their Descriptions
Table 109 Mosaic: Phosphate-Based Products & Their Descriptions
Table 110 Uralkali: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 111 Zuari: Total Revenue, By Business Segment, 2011–2012 ($Million)
Table 112 Zuari: Products & Their Descriptions
List Of Figures (14 Figures)
Figure 1 Water-Soluble Fertilizer Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Research Methodology
Figure 3 Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value,By Geography, 2012 Vs 2018 ($Million)
Figure 4 Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value Share, By Type, 2012 ($Million)
Figure 5 Types of Fertilizers
Figure 6 Water-Soluble Fertilizermarket Dynamics
Figure 7 Porter’s Five Forces
Figure 8 Application of Water-Soluble Fertilizers, By Crop Type
Figure 9 Major Functions of Water-Soluble Macronutrients
Figure 10 Water Soluble Macronutrients & Micronutrients
Figure 11 Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Value Share, By Crop Type, 2012
Figure 12 Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Development Share, By Growth Strategy, 2010–2013
Figure 13 Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market, By Developments & By Year 2010–2013
Figure 14 Water-Soluble Fertilizers Market Growth Strategies, By Company, 2010–2013