세계의 코팅 비료 시장 규모는 2024년에 108억 5,000만 달러에 달하며, 2030년까지 CAGR은 5.04%로 예측 기간에는 146억 1,000만 달러에 달할 것으로 예측됩니다.
세계 코팅 비료 시장의 성장은 지속가능한 농업에 대한 관심이 높아진 것이 주요 요인으로 작용하고 있습니다. 기존 비료로 인한 환경 악화에 대한 우려가 높아지는 가운데, 코팅 비료는 영양분 방출을 보다 제어하여 용출 및 휘발로 인한 손실을 최소화합니다. 이러한 친환경적 특성은 특히 물 부족과 토양 악화에 직면한 지역에서 농가, 농학자, 정책 입안자들 사이에서 점점 더 많은 지지를 얻고 있습니다.
| 시장 개요 | |
|---|---|
| 예측 기간 | 2026-2030 |
| 시장 규모 : 2024년 | 108억 5,000만 달러 |
| 시장 규모 : 2030년 | 146억 1,000만 달러 |
| CAGR : 2025-2030년 | 5.04% |
| 급성장 부문 | 지방 종자 및 두류 |
| 최대 시장 | 아시아태평양 |
또한 정밀농업과 보호 재배 기술의 확대는 코팅 비료에 대한 수요를 더욱 증가시키고 있습니다. 코팅 비료는 장기적으로 안정적인 영양분 공급을 보장함으로써 이러한 수요에 대응하고 있습니다. 특히 북미와 유럽에서는 유기농과 고부가가치 작물에 대한 관심이 높아지면서 정밀농업의 도입이 비교적 활발하게 이루어지고 있으며, 수요가 증가하고 있습니다.
또한 주요 기업의 R&D 및 제품 혁신에 대한 투자 증가는 유리한 성장 기회를 창출하고 있습니다. 기업은 규제 기준을 충족하고 제품의 효율성을 높이기 위해 생분해성 및 환경적으로 안전한 코팅제를 개발하고 있습니다. 아시아태평양과 라틴아메리카의 신흥 경제권에서도 급속한 도시화, 제한된 경작지, 제약이 많은 농업 환경에서 작물 생산성 향상에 대한 필요성으로 인해 코팅 비료의 채택이 증가하고 있습니다.
세계 식량 수요 증가
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유기농업과 재생농업의 채택 증가
Global Coated Fertilizers Market was valued at USD 10.85 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 14.61 billion in the forecast period with a CAGR of 5.04% through 2030. The growth of the global coated fertilizers market is largely driven by the increasing focus on sustainable agriculture practices. With growing concerns over environmental degradation caused by traditional fertilizers, coated fertilizers offer a more controlled nutrient release, minimizing leaching and volatilization losses. This eco-friendly attribute is increasingly gaining favor among farmers, agronomists, and policymakers, especially in regions facing water scarcity and soil degradation.
| Market Overview | |
|---|---|
| Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 10.85 Billion |
| Market Size 2030 | USD 14.61 Billion |
| CAGR 2025-2030 | 5.04% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Oilseeds and Pulses |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
Moreover, the expansion of precision farming and protected cultivation techniques is further boosting the demand for coated fertilizers. These modern agricultural practices require highly efficient nutrient delivery systems, and coated fertilizers meet these demands by ensuring consistent nutrient supply over time. The demand is particularly strong in North America and Europe, where precision agriculture adoption is relatively higher, along with growing interest in organic and high-value crops.
Additionally, rising investments by key players in R&D and product innovation are creating lucrative growth opportunities. Companies are developing biodegradable and environmentally safe coating materials to meet regulatory standards and enhance product efficiency. Emerging economies in Asia-Pacific and Latin America are also witnessing increased adoption of coated fertilizers due to rapid urbanization, limited arable land, and the need to improve crop productivity in constrained agricultural environments.
Key Market Drivers
Rising Global Food Demand
The continuous rise in global population is putting immense pressure on agricultural systems to increase food production sustainably. According to the United Nations, the world population reached approximately 8.1 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to around 8.5 billion by 2030. This growing population will require a proportional rise in food supply, which can only be met by improving agricultural productivity. Coated fertilizers play a crucial role by offering controlled nutrient release, enhancing nutrient uptake, and reducing the need for repeated fertilizer applications.
The increasing demand for cereals and grains, which form staple diets across the world, is a major factor influencing fertilizer consumption. As per FAO projections, global cereal consumption is expected to reach 3 billion tonnes by 2030, up from 2.8 billion tonnes in 2023. Such consumption trends call for greater fertilizer efficiency and crop yield optimization. Coated fertilizers enable farmers to meet this rising demand without increasing the environmental footprint, thus contributing to sustainable food security goals.
Urbanization and income growth are also reshaping dietary patterns, especially in developing economies. There is a noticeable shift towards more diverse and nutrient-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and protein sources. This change increases the need for high-value crops, which are more sensitive to nutrient levels and timing. Coated fertilizers are particularly effective for such crops, ensuring that nutrient availability aligns with critical growth stages, thereby improving both crop quality and yield.
In addition, climate change is threatening traditional farming practices and putting agricultural output at risk. More frequent droughts, erratic rainfall, and extreme temperatures reduce the effectiveness of conventional fertilizers. Coated fertilizers, with their ability to release nutrients in a controlled manner, help mitigate these challenges. They reduce nutrient losses during adverse weather and offer farmers a more reliable input solution. As food demand continues to climb, these fertilizers are increasingly vital in building resilient agricultural systems.
Key Market Challenges
High Production and Retail Costs
High production and retail costs represent a significant hurdle for the coated fertilizers market, especially in price-sensitive regions. The manufacturing of coated fertilizers involves complex processes, such as multi-layer coating with polymers, sulfur, or biodegradable materials, all of which demand specialized equipment and raw materials. These additional inputs raise production expenses considerably compared to conventional fertilizers. As a result, the final product is priced higher in the market, making it less accessible to small and marginal farmers who constitute a large share of the global agricultural community. In emerging economies where agricultural subsidies are limited or focused on traditional fertilizers, the higher cost deters adoption despite long-term benefits. Moreover, these cost barriers hinder widespread use in staple crop production, where cost-efficiency is prioritized over precision. This restricts market growth to high-value crop segments and developed regions where profitability justifies the investment.
The pricing challenge is further amplified by the lack of economies of scale in certain regions and the limited availability of local manufacturing facilities for coated fertilizers. In many countries, these fertilizers are either imported or produced in limited quantities, adding transportation and distribution costs that inflate retail prices even further. Additionally, farmers often require supporting tools like precision application equipment and training to use coated fertilizers effectively-costs that are not always factored into product pricing but affect total ownership. Government support for coated fertilizers is still evolving, and in markets where subsidies focus on traditional NPK formulations, coated fertilizers struggle to compete. Until production technologies become more cost-efficient or subsidy structures are revised to favor sustainable inputs, high production and retail costs will continue to limit market penetration.
Key Market Trends
Increasing Adoption of Organic and Regenerative Farming
The industry-wide movement toward biodegradable and eco-friendly coatings is transforming the coated fertilizers market, driven by environmental regulation and growing awareness of plastic pollution. Traditionally, many controlled release fertilizers utilized synthetic polymer coatings to regulate nutrient release. However, increasing concerns about microplastic residues in soil and water systems are pushing manufacturers and regulators to rethink this approach. In 2023, the European Union banned microplastic-coated fertilizers under REACH Regulation 2023/2055, significantly accelerating R&D into plant-based, water soluble, or biodegradable coating polymers. Meanwhile, public demand for sustainable agriculture products continues to rise, encouraging manufacturers to adopt eco-friendly alternatives that comply with both incoming regulations and eco-label requirements. This trend is reshaping product portfolios across the industry.
In response, developers are innovating new formulations derived from natural or biodegradable sources-such as cellulose derivatives, lignin, plant oils, or bio-based polyesters-that deliver controlled nutrient release while degrading safely in soil. These coatings release nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium gradually, matching crop uptake cycles, and leave behind minimal residue. Companies, including leading global players, are launching trial versions of biodegradable slow-release fertilizers in key markets like Europe, North America, and Australia. Pilot results indicate comparable agronomic performance to polymer coatings, and in some cases, improved microbial soil activity. As these eco-coatings scale up, farmers and distributors increasingly prefer them-not only for regulatory compliance but also to meet consumer and retailer demands for cleaner, sustainable supply chains.
In this report, Global Coated Fertilizers Market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in Global Coated Fertilizers Market.
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