| Product Code: ETC4594345 | Publication Date: Jul 2023 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Ravi Bhandari | No. of Pages: 85 | No. of Figures: 45 | No. of Tables: 25 |
India`s fertilizer additives import market in 2024 saw significant contributions from key exporting countries such as China, Jordan, Italy, Metropolitan France, and the USA. The market displayed low concentration with a Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) in 2024. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at an impressive 10.84%, indicating a steady upward trajectory. Moreover, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 spiked at 20.98%, reflecting a potential surge in demand for fertilizer additives in the Indian market.

Fertilizer additives are used to enhance the performance of fertilizers, improve nutrient uptake, and reduce environmental impacts. This market is a testament to the continuous efforts to make India agriculture more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
The growth of the India fertilizer additives market is underpinned by various factors. One of the primary drivers is the rising demand for high-quality fertilizers with enhanced nutrient efficiency. Fertilizer additives are becoming essential for maintaining nutrient stability and reducing nutrient losses in the soil. Additionally, government regulations aimed at minimizing fertilizer runoff and environmental pollution are encouraging the use of additives to improve the sustainability of agriculture. Moreover, the increasing adoption of customized nutrient blends and specialty fertilizers in response to specific crop and soil requirements is boosting the market. Fertilizer additives are crucial in fine-tuning these blends for optimal plant nutrition.
The India fertilizer additives market faces challenges related to ensuring the compatibility of additives with various fertilizers and addressing concerns about their environmental impact. Balancing the need for improved fertilizer performance with sustainable and environmentally friendly practices is an ongoing challenge.
The fertilizer additives market in India experienced challenges due to production disruptions and labor shortages. However, as the agriculture sector gradually normalizes, the demand for fertilizer additives is expected to increase, driven by the need for crop enhancement and nutrient management.
In the fertilizer additives market, companies like Clariant India, Novozymes South Asia Pvt Ltd, KAO Chemicals, and Solvay Specialties India Pvt Ltd have been active.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Fertilizer Additives Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Fertilizer Additives Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Fertilizer Additives Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Function, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Form of Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Fertilizer Additives Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for high-quality crops to meet the growing food requirements of the population |
4.2.2 Government initiatives promoting the use of fertilizers to enhance agricultural productivity |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in fertilizer additives leading to improved efficiency and effectiveness |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in manufacturing fertilizer additives |
4.3.2 Stringent regulations and policies governing the use of chemical additives in fertilizers |
4.3.3 Lack of awareness among farmers regarding the benefits of using fertilizer additives |
5 India Fertilizer Additives Market Trends |
6 India Fertilizer Additives Market, By Types |
6.1 India Fertilizer Additives Market, By Function |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume, By Function, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume, By Anticaking, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume, By Dedusting, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume, By Antifoaming, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume, By Hydrophobic, 2021-2031F |
6.1.7 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume, By corrosion Inhibitor, 2021-2031F |
6.2 India Fertilizer Additives Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume, By Urea, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume, By Ammonium nitrate, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume, By Diammonium phosphate, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume, By Monoammonium phosphate, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume, By Ammonium sulfate, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume, By Triple superphosphate, 2021-2031F |
6.3 India Fertilizer Additives Market, By Form of Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume, By Prills, 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume, By Granules, 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume, By Powders, 2021-2031F |
6.3.5 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 India Fertilizer Additives Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Fertilizer Additives Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Fertilizer Additives Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Fertilizer Additives Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of new fertilizer additive technologies in the market |
8.2 Percentage increase in crop yield and quality attributed to the use of fertilizer additives |
8.3 Number of research and development initiatives focused on enhancing fertilizer additive formulations |
9 India Fertilizer Additives Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Fertilizer Additives Market Opportunity Assessment, By Function, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Fertilizer Additives Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 India Fertilizer Additives Market Opportunity Assessment, By Form of Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Fertilizer Additives Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Fertilizer Additives Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Fertilizer Additives Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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