United States Controlled Release Fertilizer Market

United States Controlled Release Fertilizer Market Overview:

The United States controlled release fertilizer market size reached USD 1.09 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1.7 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.80% during 2024-2032. Increasing demand for sustainable agriculture, rising focus on boosting crop yield, continuous technological advancement in fertilizer delivery systems, strict environmental regulations, and growing awareness among farmers about the merits of controlled nutrient release are the main factors influencing market growth.

United States Controlled Release Fertilizer Market Trends:

Increasing interest in sustainable farming

Escalating environmental concerns and the need for sustainable farming have led to a surge in demand for controlled release fertilizers (CRFs) in the United States. These fertilizers are designed to release nutrients slowly, paralleling the nutrient uptake pattern of plants. This helps avoid nutrient losses due to leaching, volatilization, and runoff. Hence, farmers and agricultural enterprises are increasingly adopting CRFs to minimize the ecological impact of their operations. In addition to this, consumer interest in green products and growing demand for food organically and sustainably produced is driving interest in CRFs that improve crop yield, promote soil health, and reduce the carbon footprint of agricultural activities.

Technology advancements in fertilizer formulations

Technological changes have provided the necessary impetus for the adoption of CRFs. Better polymer coatings, encapsulation techniques, and bio-based release mechanisms have made CRF more efficient and effective, creating a positive outlook for market expansion. This technology enables precise regulation of the rate of nutrient release so that plants get their nutrients when they need them. Concurrent with this, the development of slow-release fertilizers with the intent of customizing to the crop and soil type is also aiding in market expansion. For instance, the formulation of the commonly used polymer-coated urea CRF to enhance nitrogen use efficiency and minimize environmental impact is bolstering market growth. Furthermore, the increasing use of nanotechnology in the development of fertilizers for even greater precision in nutrient delivery is propelling the market forward.

Increasing pressures from regulations

The Federal and state regulatory frameworks have been becoming increasingly stern about agricultural practices, with most of them focusing on nutrient management. Regulatory bodies, including the Environmental Protection Agency and its state counterparts, are implementing the rules more stringently to reduce the nutrient runoff responsible for water pollution and eutrophication in different water bodies. This is fueling the adoption of CRFs as an effective alternative in complying with these stringent regulatory demands due to their considerable reduction in the rate of nutrient leaching and runoff. Besides this, supportive government incentives and subsidies for the adoption of environmentally friendly agricultural practices further drive the market for CRFs in the United States.

United States Controlled Release Fertilizer Market News:

• In March 2023, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a $3 billion grant program to increase American-made fertilizer production capacity. The program, initiated by the Biden-Harris Administration, aims to promote competition in agricultural markets and support independent, made-in-America, innovative, sustainable, and farmer-focused fertilizer production. The grants will help independent businesses increase production of American-made fertilizer, reducing dependence on foreign sources and promoting competition.
• In September 2023, Profile Products LLC expanded its Nutricote CRF distribution to all 50 U.S. states. Nutricote is Profile's flagship nutritional product line, known for its quality NPK homogeneous coated fertilizers. The company has partnered with JCAM AGRI to market and sell the full line of Nutricote CRFs across the entire U.S., allowing for better customer base expansion.

United States Controlled Release Fertilizer Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country level for 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on type, form, and application.

Type Insights:

• Condensation Products of Urea and Aldehydes
  • Urea Formaldehyde (UF)
  • Isobutylidenediurea
  • Crotonylidenediurea
• Coated and Encapsulated Fertilizers
  • Sulfur-coated Fertilizers
  • Polymer-coated Fertilizers
  • Sulfur-polymer Coated Fertilizers
  • Others
• Others
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes condensation products of urea and aldehydes [(urea formaldehyde (UF), isobutylidenediurea, and crotonylidenediurea)], coated and encapsulated fertilizers (sulfur-coated fertilizers, polymer-coated fertilizers, sulfur-polymer coated fertilizers, and others), and others.

Form Insights:

• Granular
• Liquid
• Powder
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the form have also been provided in the report. This includes granular, liquid, and powder.

Application Insights:

• Grains and Cereals
• Pulses and Oilseeds
• Commercial Crops
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Turf and Ornamentals
• Others
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application. This includes grains and cereals, pulses and oilseeds, commercial crops, fruits and vegetables, turf and ornamentals, and others.

Regional Insights: 

• Northeast
• Midwest
• South
• West
   

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northeast, Midwest, South, and West.  

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

United States Controlled Release Fertilizer Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the United States controlled release fertilizer market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the United States controlled release fertilizer market?
• What is the breakup of the United States controlled release fertilizer market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the United States controlled release fertilizer market on the basis of form?
• What is the breakup of the United States controlled release fertilizer market on the basis of application?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the United States controlled release fertilizer market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the United States controlled release fertilizer?
• What is the structure of the United States controlled release fertilizer market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the United States controlled release fertilizer market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the United States controlled release fertilizer market from 2018-2032
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the United States controlled release fertilizer market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the United States controlled release fertilizer industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.