Controlled-release Fertilizers Market by Type (Condensation Products of Urea, Coated & Encapsulated Fertilizers, & N Stabilizers), by Crop Type, & by Geography - Global Trends and Forecast to 2019

Japan is projected to be the fastest growing market for controlled-release fertilizers, followed by China and India. The turf & ornamentals segment is projected to be the biggest and fastest-growing market for controlled-release fertilizers, globally, from 2014 to 2019. The cereals & oilseeds and fruits & vegetables segments are projected to grow significantly,at a CAGR of 6.6% and 6.2% respectively.

The global controlled-release fertilizers market is marked with intense competition due to the presence of a large number of both, big and small firms. New product launches, mergers &acquisitions,and partnerships and expansions are the key strategies adopted by market players to ensure their growth in the market. The market is dominated by players such as The ScottsMiracle-Gro Company (U.S.), CompoGmbH & Co. KG (Germany), Israel Chemicals Ltd. (Israel), SociedadQuimicay Minera S.A. (U.S.), Haifa Chemicals Ltd. (Israel), and Yara International ASA (Norway).

This report estimates the market size of the global controlled-release fertilizers market in terms of volume (KT) and value ($Million). In this report, the market is broadly segmented based ontype, crop type, and geography. Market drivers, restraints, and challenges, raw material, and product price trends are discussed in detail. Market share, by participant, for the overall market is discussed in detail. The global market has grown exponentially in the last few years and this growth is expected to continue. Factors such as high efficiency, ease of application, and reduced application costsare increasing the market for controlled-release fertilizers, globally.

Scope of the report

This research categorizes the global controlled-release fertilizers market based on type, crop type, and geography:

Based on type:

• Condensation products of urea
• Coated & encapsulated products
• N stabilizers

Based on crop type:

• Cereals & oilseeds
• Fruits & vegetables
• Turf & ornamentals

Based on geography:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• RoW

    1.1 Objectives of the Study 
    1.2 Markets Covered 
    1.3 Stakeholders 
    1.4 Market Scope

2 Research Methodology (Page No.- 20)
    2.1 Description of the Controlled-Release Fertilizers Demand Model 
          2.1.1 The Global Problem of Eutrophication 
          2.1.2 Rising Labor Cost 
          2.1.3 Advances in Farming Systems 
    2.2 Market Size Estimation 
    2.3 Market Crackdown & Data Triangulation 
    2.4 Market Share Estimation 
          2.4.1 Key Data Taken From Secondary Sources 
          2.4.2 Key Data Points From Primary Sources 
          2.4.2.1 Key Industry Insights 
    2.5 Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No.- 32)

4 Premium Insights (Page No.- 35)
    4.1 Attractive Marketing Opportunities in the Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market 
    4.2 Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market, By Geography 
    4.3 Life Cycle Analysis: By Geography 
    4.4 North America: the Largest Market 
    4.5 U.S.: the Dominant Market 
    4.6 Coated & Encapsulated Fertilizers Market: the Largest Segment 
    4.7 Turf & Ornamentals: the Largest Market, By Crop Type

5 Market Overview (Page No.- 42)
    5.1 Introduction 
    5.2 Evolution 
    5.3 Market Segmentation 
          5.3.1 Segmentation Based on Type 
          5.3.2 Segmentation Based on Geography 
          5.3.3 Segmentation Based on Crop Type 
    5.4 Market Dynamics 
          5.4.1 Drivers 
                   5.4.1.1 High Efficiency 
                   5.4.1.2 Ease of Application 
                   5.4.1.3 Reduced Application Cost 
          5.4.2 Restraints 
                   5.4.2.1 High Cost 
                   5.4.2.2 Storage Limitations 
                   5.4.2.3 Accumulation of Salts 
          5.4.3 Opportunities 
                   5.4.3.1 New Target Market (Asia-Pacific) 
                   5.4.3.2 Efforts of Fertilizer Industries to Address Hypoxia 
          5.4.4 Challenges 
                   5.4.4.1 Improving Efficiency (Including More Essential Nutrients) 
                   5.4.4.2 Increasing Awareness 
    5.5 Winning Imperatives 
          5.5.1 Investment in R&D 
          5.5.2 Addressing Environmental Concerns 
          5.5.3 Overcoming Soil Degradation 
    5.6 Burning Issue 
          5.6.1 Eutrophication & Related Concerns

6 Industry Trends (Page No.- 54)
    6.1 Introduction 
    6.2 Value Chain Analysis 
    6.3 Supply Chain Analysis 
          6.3.1 Prominent Companies 
          6.3.2 Small & Medium Enterprises 
          6.3.3 End-Users (Governments/Ngos/Farmers/Researchers) 
          6.3.4 Key Influencers 
    6.4 Industry Trends 
    6.5 Pricing & Cost Analysis 
    6.6 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis 
          6.6.1 Threat of New Entrants 
          6.6.2 Threat of Substitutes 
          6.6.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers 
          6.6.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers 
          6.6.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry 
    6.7 Pest Analysis 
          6.7.1 Political Factors 
          6.7.2 Economic Factors 
          6.7.3 Social Factors 
          6.7.4 Technological Factors 
    6.8 Strategic Benchmarking 
          6.8.1 Technology Integration & Product Enhancement

7 Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market, By Geography (Page No.- 65)
    7.1 Introduction 
    7.2 North America 
          7.2.1 U.S. 
          7.2.2 Canada 
          7.2.3 Mexico 
    7.3 Europe 
          7.3.1 France 
          7.3.2 Germany 
          7.3.3 Poland 
          7.3.4 U. K. 
          7.3.5 Spain 
          7.3.6 Italy 
          7.3.7 Rest of Europe 
    7.4 Asia-Pacific 
          7.4.1 China 
          7.4.2 India 
          7.4.3 Japan 
          7.4.4 Australia 
          7.4.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific 
    7.5 Latin America 
          7.5.1 Brazil 
          7.5.2 Argentina 
          7.5.3 Colombia 
          7.5.4 Rest of Latin America 
    7.6 ROW

8 Market By Type (Page No.- 103)
    8.1 Introduction 
          8.1.1 Advantages of Controlled Release Fertilizers: 
    8.2 Condensation Products of Urea 
    8.3 Coated and Encapsulated Fertilizers 
    8.4 N Stabilizers 
    8.5 Other Controlled-Release Fertilizers

9 Market By Crop Type (Page No.- 118)
    9.1 Introduction 
    9.2 Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market, By Crop Type 
          9.2.1 Cereals & Oilseeds 
          9.2.2 Turf & Ornamentals 
          9.2.3 Fruits & Vegetables 
          9.2.4 Other Crop Types

10 Competitive Landscape (Page No.- 127)
     10.1 Overview 
     10.2 Market Share Analysis 
     10.3 Competitive Situation & Trends 
             10.3.1 Partnerships/Agreements/Collaborations/Joint Ventures 
     10.4 New Product Launches 
             10.4.1 Mergers & Acquisitions, 2010-2014 
             10.4.2 Expansions 
     10.5 Other Developments

11 Company Profiles (Page No.- 141)
     11.1 Introduction 
     11.2 Agrium Inc. 
             11.2.1 Business Overview 
             11.2.2 Products 
             11.2.3 Key Strategy 
             11.2.4 Recent Developments 
             11.2.5 SWOT Analysis 
             11.2.6 MNM View 
     11.3 Israel Chemicals Limited 
             11.3.1 Business Overview 
             11.3.2 Products 
             11.3.3 Key Strategy 
             11.3.4 Recent Developments 
             11.3.5 SWOT Analysis 
             11.3.6 MNM View 
     11.4 Yara International ASA 
             11.4.1 Business Overview 
             11.4.2 Products 
             11.4.3 Key Strategy 
             11.4.4 Recent Developments 
             11.4.5 SWOT Analysis 
             11.4.6 MNM View 
     11.5 Haifa Chemicals Ltd. 
             11.5.1 Business Overview 
             11.5.2 Products 
             11.5.3 Key Strategy 
             11.5.4 Recent Developments 
             11.5.5 SWOT Analysis 
             11.5.6 MNM View 
     11.6 Compo GMBH & Co. Kg 
             11.6.1 Business Overview 
             11.6.2 Products 
             11.6.3 Key Strategy 
             11.6.4 Recent Developments 
             11.6.5 SWOT Analysis 
             11.6.6 MNM View 
     11.7 Aglukon Spezialduenger GMBH & Co.Kg 
             11.7.1 Business Overview 
             11.7.2 Products & Services 
             11.7.3 Key Strategy 
     11.8 The Scottsmiracle-Gro Company 
             11.8.1 Business Overview 
             11.8.2 Products 
             11.8.3 Key Strategy 
     11.9 Sociedad Quimica Y Minera S.A. 
             11.9.1 Business Overview 
             11.9.2 Products 
             11.9.3 Key Strategy 
             11.9.4 Recent Developments 
             11.9.5 SWOT Analysis 
     11.10 Tessenderlo Group 
             11.10.1 Products 
             11.10.2 Key Strategy 
             11.10.3 Recent Developments 
             11.10.4 SWOT Analysis 
             11.10.5 MNM View 
     11.11 Kingenta Ecological Engineering Group Co., Ltd. 
             11.11.1 Business Overview 
             11.11.2 Products 
             11.11.3 Key Strategy 
             11.11.4 Recent Developments 
             11.11.5 SWOT Analysis 
             11.11.6 MNM View

12 Appendix (Page No.- 194)
     12.1 Insights of Industry Experts 
     12.2 Discussion Guide 
     12.3 Introducing RT: Real Time Market Intelligence 
     12.4 Available Customizations 
  
  
List of Tables (87 Tables) 

Table 1 Nitrate Pollution in European Countries 
Table 2 High Efficiency of Controlled-Release Fertilizers is Propelling the Market 
Table 3 High Cost of Controlled-Release Fertilizers is Restraining Market Growth 
Table 4 Emerging Markets Are Paving New Growth Avenues for Players in Market 
Table 5 Low Public Awareness is Constraining Growth of Market 
Table 6 Estuaries With the Problem of Eutrophication in the U.S. 
Table 7 Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 8 Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 9 North America Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 10 North America: Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 11 U.S. Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 12 U.S.: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 13 Canada: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 14 Canada: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 15 Mexico: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 16 Mexico: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 17 Europe: Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 18 Europe: Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 19 France: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 20 France: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 21 Germany: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 22 Germany: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 23 Poland: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 24 Poland: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 25 U.K. Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 26 U.K.: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 27 Spain.: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 28 Spain: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 29 Italy: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 30 Italy: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 31 Rest of Europe: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 32 Rest of Europe: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 33 Asia-Pacific Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 34 Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By Country, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 35 China Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 36 China: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 37 India: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 38 India: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 39 Japan: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 40 Japan: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 41 Australia: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 42 Australia: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 43 Rest of Asia-Pacific: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 44 Rest of Asia Pacific: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 45 Latin America: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 46 Latin America: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 47 Brazil: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 48 Brazil: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 49 Argentina: Market Size, By Type,2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 50 Argentina: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 51 Colombia: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 52 Colombia: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 53 Rest of Latin America: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 54 Rest of Latin America: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 55 ROW Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 56 ROW: Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 57 Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 58 Market Size, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 59 Condensation Products of Urea Market Size, By Subtype, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 60 Condensation Products of Urea Market Size, By Subtype, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 61 Condensation Products of Urea Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 62 Condensation Products of Urea Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 63 Coated and Encapsulated Fertilizers Market Size, By Subtype, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 64 Coated and Encapsulated Fertilizers Market Size, By Subtype, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 65 Coated and Encapsulated Fertilizers Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 66 Coated and Encapsulated Fertilizers Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 67 N Stabilizers Market Size, By Subtype, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 68 N Stabilizers Market Size, By Subtype, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 69 N Stabilizers Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 70 N Stabilizers Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 71 Other Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 72 Other Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 73 Controlled-Release Fertilizers in Cereals & Oilseeds Market, By Type, 2012–2019 ($Million) 
Table 74 Controlled-Release Fertilizers in Cereals & Grains Market, By Type, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 75 Controlled-Release Fertilizers in Cereals & Oilseeds Market, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 76 Controlled-Release Fertilizers in Cereals & Oilseeds Market, By Geography, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 77 Controlled-Release Fertilizers in Turf & Ornamentals Market, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 78 Controlled-Release Fertilizers in Turf & Ornaments Market, By Geography, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 79 Controlled-Release Fertilizers in Fruits & Vegetables Market, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 80 Controlled-Release Fertilizers in Fruits & Vegetables Market, By Geography, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 81 Other Crop Types Market, By Geography, 2012-2019 ($Million) 
Table 82 Other Crop Types Market Size, By Geography, 2012-2019 (KT) 
Table 83 Partnerships/Agreements/Collaborations/Joint Ventures 
Table 84 New Product Launches, 2009-2014 
Table 85 Mergers & Acquisitions, 2010-2014 
Table 86 Expansions, 2011-2013 
Table 87 Other Developments, 2008-2013

List of Figures (54 Figures) 

Figure 1 Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market: Research Methodology 
Figure 2 Level of Eutrophication in Estuaries of U.S. 
Figure 3 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach 
Figure 4 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach 
Figure 5 Breakdown of Primary Interviews: By Company Type, Designation, & Region 
Figure 6 Controlled-Release Fertilizer Market Snapshot (2013 Vs. 2019): Market for Controlled-Release Fertilizers is Projected to Grow Significantly in the Next Five Years 
Figure 7 Market Size, By Crop Type, 2013 ($Million) 
Figure 8 Market Share (Value), 2013 
Figure 9 Market Size, By Geography, 2013-2019, ($Million) 
Figure 10 Market Size, By Geography, 2013-2019 (KT) 
Figure 11 Life Cycle Analysis: Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market, By Geography, 2013 
Figure 12 Market Size, By Geography, 2013 Vs. 2019 ($Million) 
Figure 13 Market Size, By Country, 2013 ($Million) 
Figure 14 Market Size, By Type, 2013-2019 ($Million) 
Figure 15 Market Size, By Crop Type, 2013 ($Million) 
Figure 16 Progress in Coating & Polymer Technology to Define the Path of Development in Market 
Figure 17 Increasing Concerns About the Environment Will Spur the Demand for Controlled-Release Fertilizers 
Figure 18 Value Chain Analysis (2013): Major Value is Added During R&D and Material Sourcing 
Figure 19 Supply Chain: Multi-Model Distribution System Followed By Prominent Players 
Figure 20 R&D and New Product Launches Are the Leading Trends Among Key Players 
Figure 21 Porter’s Five forces Analysis (2013): Involvement of Established Players in R&D is Increasing Competition in the Industry 
Figure 22 Geographic Snapshot (2013) – Rapid Growing Markets Are Emerging As New Hotspots 
Figure 23 China & Japan: An Attractive Destination for Condensation Products of Urea and Coated & Encapsulated Fertilizers 
Figure 24 France is A Major Market  in the European Controlled-Release Fertilizers Market (2013) 
Figure 25 Asia-Pacific Market Snapshot: China is the Most Lucrative Market 
Figure 26 Coated and Encapsulated Fertilizers Dominate the Market 
Figure 27 North America Dominates the Condensation Products of Urea Market 
Figure 28 North America is the Largest Market for Coated and Encapsulated Fertilizers 
Figure 29 Nitrification Inhibitors is the Fastest-Growing Market for N Stabilizers 
Figure 30 Market Share (Value), By Crop Type, 2013 
Figure 31 Companies Adopted Mergers & Acquisitions As the Key Growth Strategy Over the Last Five Years 
Figure 32 Revenue of Agrium Inc. Company Grew At the Highest Rate From 2009 to 2013 
Figure 33 Market Share, By Key Company, 2013 
Figure 34 Market Evolution Framework: New Product Launches Fuelled Growth & Innovation in 2011 
Figure 35 Battle for Market Share: Expansion Was the Key Strategy 
Figure 36 Geographic Revenue Mix of top 5 Market Players 
Figure 37 Agrium Inc.: Business Overview 
Figure 38 Agrium Inc.: SWOT Analysis 
Figure 39 Israel Chemicals Limited: Business Overview 
Figure 40 Israel Chemicals Ltd.: SWOT Analysis 
Figure 41 Yara International ASA: Business Overview 
Figure 42 Yara International ASA: SWOT Analysis 
Figure 43 Haifa Chemicals Ltd.: Business Overview 
Figure 44 Haifa Chemicals Ltd.: SWOT Analysis 
Figure 45 Compo GMBH & Co. Kg: Business Overview 
Figure 46 Compo GMBH & Co. Kg: SWOT Analysis 
Figure 47 Aglukon Spezialduenger GMBH & Co.Kg: Business Overview 
Figure 48 The Scottsmiracle-Gro Company: Business Overview 
Figure 49 Sociedad Quimica Y Minera S.A.: Business Overview 
Figure 50 Sociedad Quimica Y Minera S.A.: SWOT Analysis 
Figure 51 Tessenderlo Group: Business Overview 
Figure 52 Tessenderlo Group: SWOT Analysis 
Figure 53 Kingenta Ecological Engineering Group Co., Ltd.: Business Overview 
Figure 54 Kingenta Ecological Engineering Group Co., Ltd.: SWOT Analysis