The global agricultural chelates market size reached USD 750.8 Million in 2024 and is forecast to reach USD 1,222.6 Million by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.57% from 2025 to 2033. The market growth is driven by the rising demand for high-efficiency fertilizers, sustainable agricultural practices, technological advancements in agricultural chelates, the expanding agricultural sector, favorable government initiatives, and a growing global population demanding increased food production. 

Study Assumption Years

  • Base Year: 2024

  • Historical Year/Period: 2019-2024

  • Forecast Year/Period: 2025-2033

Agricultural Chelates Market Key Takeaways

  • The global agricultural chelates market size was USD 750.8 Million in 2024.

  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.57% during 2025-2033.

  • The forecast period for the market spans from 2025 to 2033.

  • Major market drivers include rising demand for quality crops, increasing awareness about soil health and nutrient management, and growing adoption of modern farming methods.

  • Key trends feature technological advancements in chelation chemistry, increased eco-conscious farming practices, and demand for high-efficiency fertilizers.

  • Asia Pacific dominates the market due to a rapidly growing agricultural sector and favorable government support.

  • Challenges include high costs of chelating agents and limited awareness/technology among farmers, while opportunities arise from entry into untapped markets and development of innovative organic chelates.

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Market Growth Factors

Agricultural chelates are increasingly used due to the rising demand for high-efficiency fertilizers driven by global population growth and the need for sustainable food production. These fertilizers improve nutrient availability and absorption, including key micronutrients such as zinc, manganese, and iron, vital for plant growth. Chelates reduce nutrient losses caused by volatilization, soil fixation, and leaching, enhancing crop yield and minimizing environmental impacts.

Growing awareness of precision agriculture also propels the market. This approach optimizes fertilizer use by delivering nutrients at the right time and place, using technologies like soil sensors, GPS, and drones. Chelates complement these technologies by ensuring effective nutrient delivery and absorption, contributing to an agricultural input market expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.9% from 2024 to 2032.

Soil degradation and nutrient deficiency are critical issues limiting agricultural productivity globally. Practices such as intensive farming, overgrazing, and deforestation cause erosion, nutrient loss, and reduced soil fertility. Agricultural chelates address these problems by stabilizing micronutrients and improving soil health. According to FAO, 33% of global land is moderately to highly degraded through processes like salinization and chemical pollution, underscoring the need for these nutrient-efficient solutions.

Market Segmentation

By Type:

  • Synthetic: Includes EDTA, EDDHA, DTPA, IDHA, and others. Synthetic chelates dominate the market due to their stability, effectiveness, and economic production. Products like EDTA and DTPA form stable nutrient complexes in challenging soils and support large-scale agricultural demands.

  • Organic: Includes lignosulfonates, amino acids, heptagluconates, and others.

By Crop Type:

  • Grains and Cereals: Leading segment due to their crucial role in global food security and economy. Crops like rice, corn, wheat, and barley produce staple foods for much of the global population. Asia accounts for over 90% of global rice production.

  • Pulses and Oilseeds

  • Commercial Crops

  • Fruits and Vegetables

  • Turf and Ornamentals

By Application:

  • Soil

  • Foliar: The leading segment since foliar feeding delivers nutrients directly to leaves, bypassing soil-related problems and enabling fast correction of micronutrient deficiencies.

  • Fertigation

  • Others

By Region:

  • Asia Pacific: Dominates the global agricultural chelates market with the largest share, thanks to rapidly growing agricultural sectors in India, China, and Southeast Asia, supportive government initiatives, and increasing demand for food due to population growth.

  • North America

  • Europe

  • Latin America

  • Middle East and Africa

Regional Insights

Asia Pacific leads the agricultural chelates market, owning the largest market share. This dominance stems from expansive agricultural activities in countries like India and China, supported by government initiatives and increasing awareness among farmers about the benefits of chelates. The Indian farming market alone was valued at INR 27,790.9 Billion in 2023 and is forecasted to reach INR 62,176.8 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9.1% during 2024-2032.

Recent Developments & News

  • May 2023: The Andersons, Inc. announced its Plant Nutrient facility in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, achieved ResponsibleAg certification, recognizing comprehensive assessments of agricultural input handling.

  • March 2023: Syngenta Crop Protection partnered with Aphea.Bio to introduce novel biological seed treatment solutions across Europe, aiming to improve sustainable farming operations over the next five years pending regulatory approval.

  • January 2023: Nouryon acquired ADOB to enhance its product portfolio.

Key Players

  • Akzo Nobel N.V.

  • Aries Agro Ltd

  • BASF SE

  • Dow Inc.

  • Haifa Negev Technologies Ltd.

  • Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation

  • Nouryon

  • Nufarm Limited

  • Protex International SA

  • The Andersons Inc.

  • Valagro (Syngenta AG)

  • Van Iperen International B.V.

  • Yara International ASA

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