United States (US) Fertilizer Market Overview, 2027

"The United States is a major consumer of fertilizers due to its extensive agricultural activities. Fertilizers are used to enhance soil fertility and provide essential nutrients to crops, resulting in increased yields and improved quality. The US fertilizer market includes various types of fertilizers, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) fertilizers, as well as micronutrients. Nitrogen-based fertilizers are the most widely used due to their role in promoting plant growth and productivity. The United States has a diverse range of crops, including corn, wheat, soybeans, cotton, vegetables, fruits, and more. Each crop has specific nutrient requirements, leading to a varied demand for fertilizers across different regions and farming systems. The use of fertilizers has raised environmental concerns, particularly regarding nutrient runoff and its impact on water bodies. Efforts are being made to promote sustainable agricultural practices, such as precision farming and the responsible use of fertilizers, to minimize environmental impacts. The demand for organic fertilizers has been increasing in the United States due to the growing preference for organic and sustainable agricultural practices. Organic fertilizers, derived from natural sources, offer a more environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic fertilizers. US fertilizer market has a well-developed distribution and supply chain network. Fertilizer manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers play key roles in ensuring the availability and accessibility of fertilizers to farmers across the country. The United States imports a significant amount of fertilizers to meet domestic demand. Imports come from various countries, including Canada, Russia, China, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia. The availability of imported fertilizers contributes to the overall market supply. The US fertilizer market is supported by ongoing research and development activities. These efforts focus on developing innovative fertilizer products, improving nutrient efficiency, and optimizing fertilizer application methods to enhance crop productivity and reduce environmental impacts. The adoption of modern farming practices, such as precision agriculture, conservation agriculture, and integrated nutrient management, has influenced the fertilizer market in the United States. These practices aim to optimize fertilizer use, reduce waste, and promote sustainable agricultural production. According to the report titled ""United States (US) Fertilizer Market Overview, 2027"", published by Bonafide Research, the consumption of the United States (US) fertiliser market is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period. Nitrogen fertilizers hold the largest share in the US fertilizer market. This is primarily due to the high demand for nitrogen by crops like corn, which is a major commodity in the United States. The US fertilizer market also sees significant demand for phosphorus fertilizers, with a considerable portion being utilized in animal feed production. Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for livestock, promoting healthy bone development and overall growth. The United States is not only a major consumer of fertilizers but also a leading global producer. The country has a robust fertilizer manufacturing industry, meeting domestic demand and exporting to other countries. Different crops have varying fertilizer requirements, leading to a diverse range of fertilizers used across the United States. For instance, cotton cultivation often relies on potassium fertilizers, while crops like soybeans may require more phosphorus. Precision agriculture technologies, such as GPS guidance systems and variable rate application, are increasingly being employed in the US fertilizer market. These technologies help optimize fertilizer application, reducing waste and improving nutrient efficiency. Fertilizer application practices have evolved over time. The market has witnessed a shift from solely broadcast spreading to more targeted methods, such as side dressing, banding, and fertigation (application through irrigation systems), to maximize nutrient uptake by crops. With growing concerns about environmental impacts, there is a focus on promoting sustainable fertilizer use in the United States. This includes adopting practices like nutrient management plans, cover cropping, and the use of slow-release or controlled-release fertilizers. Ongoing research and development efforts in the United States aim to improve fertilizer efficiency, reduce nutrient losses, and develop new fertilizer formulations. These innovations contribute to more sustainable and effective fertilizer use. The demand for organic fertilizers is increasing in the United States, driven by consumer preferences for organic food and sustainable agriculture. Organic fertilizers, such as compost, manure, and bio-based products, offer natural nutrient sources without synthetic chemicals. The US fertilizer market plays a crucial role in supporting food security not only domestically but also globally. The country's robust fertilizer industry helps ensure adequate crop production and contributes to global food supply.

The decrease in arable land in the country is driving the market for fertilizers. Increasing urbanisation and commercialization is another factor resulting in a declining land area for agriculture. Fertilizers are demanded more with the rising food demand from the ever increasing population of the country, and water soluble fertilisers in the forecast period. However, organic fertilisers challenge the demand for chemical fertilizers. Since the farmers are uneducated in developing countries, they lack optimum utilisation of the fertilizers. The recent government regulations pertaining to the use of fertilisers for agricultural purposes act as a growth hindrance. The rise in awareness campaigns to educate farmers regarding the benefits of fertilizers, such as promoting the use of fertilisers via television advertisements and workshops, is estimated to drive the fertiliser demand. COVID-19 Impact: Agriculture was an essential activity and so was exempted from government regulations during the pandemic. But the restrictions on the movement of people and goods created challenges for the industry, halting the supply of fertilizers. Due to non-availability, the farmers were not able to sow the seeds at the proper time and the food production came to a standstill. Due to the shortage of labour and the shutdown of a few fertiliser plants located in the integrated chemical complexes, shipments were affected in the initial lockdown process. China, a major fertiliser supplier to the world markets, was not able to export fertilisers to other countries, which created scarcity and a price hike in fertilizers. However, government initiatives and subsidies after the pandemic have eased the farmers' burdens, giving them relief for fertiliser purchases. Considered in this report • Geography: United States (US) • Historic Year: 2016 • Base year: 2021 • Estimated year: 2022 • Forecast year: 2027

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Aspects covered in this report • United States (US) fertilizer market with its value and forecast along with its segments • Application wise fertilizer consumption • Various drivers and challenges • On-going trends and developments • Top profiled companies • Strategic recommendation Types of fertilizer by nutrient in the report: • Nitrogenous fertilizer (Urea, ammonium sulphate, CAN/ AN, others) • Phosphate fertilizer (Di-ammonium phosphate, mono-ammonium phosphate, others) • Potash fertilizer (Muriate of potash/potassium chloride, sulphate of potash others) • Complex fertilizer (NPK, NK, PK, NP compounds) By Product type in the report: • Urea • Ammonium sulphate • Calcium ammonium nitrate/ Ammonium nitrate • Di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) • Mono-ammonium phosphate (MAP) • Muriate of potash (MOP)/ (KCl) • Sulphate of potash (SOP) • Complex (NPK, NK, PK, NP)

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By physical formulation in the report: • Dry • Liquid The approach of the report: This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and listing out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third party sources such as press releases, annual report of companies, analysing the government generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducted trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers in regional aspects, tier aspects, age group, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we have started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources. Intended audience This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to fertilizer industry, government bodies and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry. Please get in touch with our sales team to find out more."" "