Urea Market by Grade (Agricultural, Technical, Feed, Medical), Product Type (Granular, Prilled), End-Use Industry (Agriculture, Chemical, Automotive, Medical), Application, Technology & Region - Global Forecast to 2029
GUJARAT STATE FERTILIZERS & CHEMICALS LIMITED(GSFC)
GROUP DF
FERTIBERIA
KANTO CHEMICAL CO., INC.
DUBI CHEM MARINE INTERNATIONAL
PT PUPUK SRIWIDJAJA PALEMBANG(PUSRI)
JSC TOGLIATTIAZOT(TOAZ)
ANMOL CHEMICALS PRIVATE LIMITED
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The market for urea is projected to reach USD 93.25 billion by 2029 from USD 80.25 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 3.05% during the forecast period. The global urea market is expected to expand further in the future with growing applications across various sectors which include nitrogenous fertilizers, melamine production, additives for cattle feed, diesel exhaust fluid, and other applications including stabilizing agents, keratolytes, etc. Urea is a highly soluble nitrogen fertilizer, quite valued for its high content of nitrogen and its efficiency in the promotion of plant growth. The major sector involves agriculture, where urea is used as an essential nitrogen fertilizer contributing to higher crop yield and food security. From increasing agricultural production to promoting sustainability in the many industries involved, urea has been an essential component in addressing such global concerns as food security, environmental sustainability, and health care. With the growth of human populations and the need for higher agricultural productivity to meet the requirements of food security, urea plays a vital input role in increasing crop yields. Although urea is one of the most important fertilizers meant for the enhancement of growth, its effectiveness sometimes goes down the drain because of nitrogen volatilization, an effect that not only poses a threat to agricultural productivity but also environmental risks, such as air pollution and water pollution, and many more effects.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2022-2029
Base Year
2023
Forecast Period
2024-2029
Units Considered
Value (USD Million), Volume (Kiloton)
Segments
Product Type, Grade, Technology, Application, End-use Industry, and Region
Regions covered
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South America
"Agricultural Grade is the largest segment in the urea market by grade"
Agricultural grade urea is one of the top varieties in the urea market, with about 46% nitrogen. It is used as an all-purpose growth stimulant for plants which, being made by an ammonium-carbon dioxide reaction, may come in a granular or prilled form to accommodate most applications of agriculture. Its particular quality standards include low levels of aldehyde, biuret, and moisture to ensure an effective nutrient supply, leading to high-yield crops, which leads to better food security. Various drivers support the production of agricultural grade urea, with growth in the global population to meet the growing food supply need and produce more yields using effective fertilizers. Increased flexibility from different crops to have a favorable and slow release of nutrients by making them compatible with other fertilizers makes them suitable for tailored nutrient management supporting agricultural grade urea.
"Nitrogenous fertilizers is the largest segment by applications in the urea market"
One of the most commonly used nitrogenous fertilizers worldwide is urea, which contains almost 46% nitrogen and plays an important role in enhancing agricultural productivity and, therefore food security. Urea is highly soluble in water as well, but easy to apply either as a granule, prilled, pastille, or as dissolved liquid forms. Over 90 percent of the world's urea production is sold as a nitrogen-releasing fertilizer. Urea is used in every type of agriculture for growing all types of crops, such as cereals (wheat, rice, corn), oilseeds (soybeans, canola), fruits, and vegetables. Government initiatives and subsidies in developing countries combined with the easy availability of fertilizers further strengthen this trend. Commercialization of agriculture coupled with advances in agricultural technology has increased the need for nitrogenous fertilizers to better crop production.
"Asia Pacific is the largest segment in the urea market by region"
For the urea market, APAC is the leading region. This surge can be attributed to the expanding population and urbanization processes. The growth of the urea market in the Asia-Pacific region is driven by several key factors, these include rising agricultural demand due to population increase, government encouragement and subsidies of fertilizer, and adaptation of modern farming practices for optimization in nutrient management. The potential scope of industrial application in the automotive industry, animal feed, and chemical production among others gives the use of urea a wider market expansion. Consequently, rapid urbanization compels accelerated food production capabilities, and therefore, urea continues to be an essential feedstock responding to regional food security needs while facilitating agricultural economic development in the region.
Extensive primary interviews were conducted to determine and verify the market size for several segments and sub-segments and the information gathered through secondary research.
The break-up of primary interviews is given below:
By Department: Tier 1: 40%, Tier 2: 25%, and Tier 3: 35%
By Designation: C Level: 35%, Director Level: 30%, and Executives: 35%
By Region: North America: 25%, Europe: 45%, Asia Pacific: 20%, South America: 5%, Middle East & Africa 5%
Companies Covered: CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (US), Pupuk Indonesia (Persero) (Indonesia), Yara International ASA (Norway), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), OCI (Netherlands), Nutrien (Canada), EuroChem Group (Switzerland), Qatar Fertiliser Company (Qatar), BASF SE (Germany), CNPC (China), IFFCO (India), PT Pupuk Sriwidjaja Palembang (Pusri) (Indonesia), Fertiberia (Spain), Ravensdown (New Zealand), Dubi Chem Marine International (UAE), Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GSFC) (India), GROUP DF (Ukraine) among others in the urea market.
Research Coverage
The market study covers the urea market across various segments. It aims to estimate the market size and the growth potential of this market across different segments based on product type, grade, application, technology, endues industry, and region. The study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of key players in the market, their company profiles, key observations related to their products and business offerings, recent developments undertaken by them, and key growth strategies adopted by them to improve their position in the urea market.
Key Benefits of Buying the Report
The report is expected to help the market leaders/new entrants in this market share the closest approximations of the revenue numbers of the overall urea market and its segments and sub-segments. This report is projected to help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape of the market, gain insights to improve the position of their businesses, and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also aims to help stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on the key market drivers, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
Analysis of key drivers (, Increasing demand from nitrogenous fertilizers, Supporting government initiatives in some regions, and Adoption of sustainable practices), restraints (Raw material price fluctuations, and Competition from alternatives), opportunities (Growing demand in emerging markets, and Nano Urea: A growing market opportunity), challenges (Supply chain disruptions, and Environmental and energy challenges in urea manufacturing).
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the urea market
Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyses the urea market across varied regions
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the urea market
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players like CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (US), Pupuk Indonesia (Persero) (Indonesia), Yara International ASA (Norway), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), OCI (Netherlands), Nutrien (Canada), EuroChem Group (Switzerland), Qatar Fertiliser Company (Qatar), BASF SE (Germany), CNPC (China), and IFFCO (India) among others are the top manufacturers covered in the urea market.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.3.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.3.5 UNITS CONSIDERED
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.2 Key industry insights
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of interviews with experts
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 FACTOR ANALYSIS
2.5 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.6 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN UREA MARKET
4.2 UREA MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE
4.3 UREA MARKET, BY GRADE
4.4 UREA MARKET, BY APPLICATION
4.5 UREA MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY
4.6 UREA MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
4.7 UREA MARKET, BY REGION AND GRADE
4.8 UREA MARKET, BY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Increasing use to produce nitrogenous fertilizers
5.2.1.2 Supporting government initiatives in some regions
5.2.1.3 Adoption of sustainable practices
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Raw material price fluctuations
5.2.2.2 Competition from alternatives
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Growing demand in emerging markets
5.2.3.2 Growing market opportunity for nano urea
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Supply chain disruptions
5.2.4.2 Environmental and energy challenges in urea manufacturing
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS
6.1 TRENDS & DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
6.1.1 TRENDS & DISRUPTION IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
6.1.2 PRICING ANALYSIS
6.2 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
6.3 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
6.4 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
6.4.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
6.4.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
6.4.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGY
6.5 IMPACT OF GEN AI/AI ON UREA MARKET
6.6 PATENT ANALYSIS
6.6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.6.2 METHODOLOGY
6.6.3 UREA MARKET, PATENT ANALYSIS (2014-2023)
6.7 TRADE ANALYSIS
6.7.1 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 310210)
6.7.2 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 310210)
6.8 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS IN 2024-2025
6.9 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
6.9.1 TARIFF (HS CODE: 310210)
6.9.2 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
6.9.3 KEY REGULATIONS
6.9.3.1 ISO 18642:2016 (International standard specification for urea, fertilizer grade)
6.9.3.2 ISO 19746:2017 (International standard for determination of urea content in urea-based fertilizers by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC))
6.9.3.3 Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, known as REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals)
6.9.3.4 IS 14832:2000 (Indian standard for specification of urea, Feed grade)
6.9.3.5 IS 1781:1975 (Indian standard for specification of urea, technical grade)
6.9.3.6 OSHA standards
6.10 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
6.10.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
6.10.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
6.10.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
6.10.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
6.10.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
6.11 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
6.11.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
6.11.2 BUYING CRITERIA
6.12 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
6.12.1 MODIFIED UREA FERTILIZERS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON IMPROVING NITROGEN USE EFFICIENCY (NUE)
6.12.2 UREA-MOLASSES MINERAL BLOCKS: AN EFFECTIVE SUPPLEMENT FOR LIVESTOCK NUTRITION
6.12.3 ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF NEEM-COATED UREA ON INDIAN AGRICULTURE
6.13 MACROECONOMIC ANALYSIS
6.13.1 INTRODUCTION
6.13.2 GDP TRENDS AND FORECASTS
6.14 AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, AND FISHING, VALUE ADDED (% OF GDP)
6.15 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
7 UREA MARKET, BY GRADE
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 TECHNICAL GRADE
7.2.1 GROWING APPLICATIONS IN MODERN INDUSTRY
7.3 AGRICULTURAL GRADE
7.3.1 ESSENTIAL FERTILIZER FOR SUSTAINABLE CROP PRODUCTION
7.4 FEED GRADE
7.4.1 REQUIRED FOR ENHANCING LIVESTOCK NUTRITION
7.5 MEDICAL GRADE
7.5.1 VERSATILE SOLUTION IN DERMATOLOGY
8 UREA MARKET, BY APPLICATION
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 NITROGENOUS FERTILIZER
8.2.1 ENHANCING AGRICULTURAL EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY
8.3 CATTLE FEED
8.3.1 BOOSTING LIVESTOCK NUTRITION
8.4 MELAMINE
8.4.1 VERSATILE APPLICATIONS FROM RESINS TO SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZERS
8.5 OTHER APPLICATIONS
9 UREA MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 AGRICULTURE
9.2.1 INCREASING USE IN MAKING NITROGENOUS FERTILIZERS FOR HIGH AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY
9.3 CHEMICAL
9.3.1 GROWING USE IN DIVERSE CHEMICAL APPLICATIONS
9.4 AUTOMOTIVE
9.4.1 NOX EMISSION REDUCTION IN AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR
9.5 MEDICAL
9.5.1 VERSATILE COMPOUND IN MEDICAL AND DERMATOLOGICAL CARE
9.6 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES
10 UREA MARKET, BY PRODUCT TYPE
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 GRANULAR UREA
10.2.1 ESSENTIAL FERTILIZER FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY
10.3 PRILLED UREA
10.3.1 VERSATILE APPLICATIONS AND INDUSTRIAL SIGNIFICANCE
10.4 OTHER PRODUCT TYPES
11 UREA MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 STAMICARBON
11.2.1 EFFICIENT AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR NITROGEN FERTILIZER PRODUCTION
11.3 SAIPEM
11.3.1 EFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND FLEXIBILITY OF ADVANCED UREA PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
11.4 TEC
11.4.1 ADVANCEMENTS IN FERTILIZER PRODUCTION
11.5 CASALE
11.5.1 EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY IN AGRICULTURE
11.6 NIIK
11.6.1 ADVANCING UREA PRODUCTION WITH CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES
11.7 OTHER TECHNOLOGIES
12 UREA MARKET, BY REGION
12.1 INTRODUCTION
12.2 ASIA PACIFIC
12.2.1 CHINA
12.2.1.1 Increased exports, sustainable agricultural practices, and economic growth
12.2.2 INDIA
12.2.2.1 Growing population and innovative solutions in urea fertilizers
12.2.3 INDONESIA
12.2.3.1 Agricultural growth and significant investments in urea production
12.2.4 VIETNAM
12.2.4.1 Driving growth through sustainable agricultural practices
12.2.5 JAPAN
12.2.5.1 Demographic changes and rapid innovation in automotive industry
12.2.6 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
12.3 SOUTH AMERICA
12.3.1 BRAZIL
12.3.1.1 Economic growth and technological innovation
12.3.2 ARGENTINA
12.3.2.1 Impact of urea imports and tariff reforms
12.3.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA
12.4 NORTH AMERICA
12.4.1 US
12.4.1.1 Increasing demand from agriculture industry
12.4.2 CANADA
12.4.2.1 Supportive economic insights and research investments
12.4.3 MEXICO
12.4.3.1 Government initiatives and growth potential in agricultural activities
12.5 EUROPE
12.5.1 GERMANY
12.5.1.1 Economic growth boosts demand for urea
12.5.2 FRANCE
12.5.2.1 Robust urea export activity
12.5.3 UK
12.5.3.1 Agricultural dynamics and regulatory changes
12.5.4 ITALY
12.5.4.1 Growth in agricultural sector
12.5.5 RUSSIA
12.5.5.1 Growing food industry and precision agriculture
12.5.6 UKRAINE
12.5.6.1 Resurgence in agricultural demand
12.5.7 REST OF EUROPE
12.6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
12.6.1 GCC COUNTRIES
12.6.1.1 Saudi Arabia
12.6.1.1.1 High demand for low-carbon urea
12.6.1.2 UAE
12.6.1.2.1 Innovative agricultural practices and high demand for urea
12.6.1.3 Rest of GCC Countries
12.6.2 SOUTH AFRICA
12.6.2.1 Interconnected role of agriculture and automotive industries
12.6.3 NIGERIA
12.6.3.1 Growing demand for urea in expanding agricultural sector
12.6.4 TURKIYE
12.6.4.1 Import dependency to drive market
12.6.5 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
13 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
13.1 OVERVIEW
13.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2019-2024
13.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023
13.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS (2019-2023)
13.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS, 2024
13.6 PRODUCT COMPARISON ANALYSIS
13.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
13.7.1 STARS
13.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
13.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
13.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
13.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
13.7.5.1 Company footprint
13.7.5.2 Product type footprint
13.7.5.3 Grade type footprint
13.7.5.4 Application footprint
13.7.5.5 End-use industry footprint
13.7.5.6 Region footprint
13.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023