Canada Fertilizer Market Overview, 2027

"There are many different kinds of fertilisers available in Canada, including fertilisers with nitrogen as a main ingredient, phosphate fertilisers, potash fertilisers, and others. The most popular type of fertilisers are nitrogen, phosphate, and potash fertilisers. Canada's domestic fertiliser production capability is substantial. Potash and phosphate fertilisers can be extracted from the country's natural resources and produced there. One of the biggest exporters of potash worldwide is Canada. To meet domestic demand, Canada nevertheless continues to import a sizeable volume of nitrogen-based fertilisers. The agriculture sector in Canada is diverse and includes various crops such as wheat, canola, barley, corn, and pulses. Fertilizers are essential for maintaining soil nutrient levels and ensuring optimal crop growth and yield. The use of fertilizers is particularly crucial in regions with nutrient-deficient soils. Like in many other countries, there is increasing emphasis on sustainable agriculture practices in Canada. Farmers and agricultural organizations are actively adopting nutrient management strategies to minimize fertilizer runoff and environmental impacts. Government regulations and programs also promote responsible fertilizer use to protect water quality and minimize greenhouse gas emissions. The Canadian fertilizer market has several key players involved in production, distribution, and retail. Some prominent companies operating in Canada's fertilizer industry include Nutrien Ltd., Agrium Inc., Mosaic Company, and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (now merged with Agrium to form Nutrien). There is ongoing research and development in Canada to improve fertilizer formulations, enhance nutrient use efficiency, and develop innovative fertilizer products. The aim is to optimize fertilizer applications, reduce environmental impacts, and support sustainable agriculture practices. According to the report titled """"Canada Fertilizer Market Overview, 2027"""", published by Bonafide Research, the consumption of the Canada fertiliser market is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period. Canada is home to some of the world's largest potash reserves. Saskatchewan, a province in Canada, is the leading global producer of potash. It has vast underground potash deposits that contribute significantly to the country's fertilizer industry. Canada relies heavily on imports for nitrogen-based fertilizers. The country has limited domestic production capacity for nitrogen fertilizers, and a significant portion of the nitrogen used in Canadian agriculture is imported from countries like the United States and Trinidad and Tobago. The fertilizer industry in Canada is actively promoting sustainable practices. The industry is investing in research and development to develop fertilizers that minimize environmental impacts, improve nutrient efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The adoption of precision agriculture technologies is growing in Canada, including the use of fertilizers. Farmers are increasingly utilizing advanced tools like GPS, remote sensing, and variable rate application systems to optimize fertilizer usage and improve crop yields. With the rising demand for organic food and sustainable agriculture, the market for organic fertilizers is also expanding in Canada. Organic fertilizers, such as compost, manure, and bio-based products, are gaining popularity among organic farmers and consumers. The Canadian government regulates the sale and use of fertilizers to ensure product safety, environmental protection, and accurate labelling. The Fertilizers Act and Regulations set standards for fertilizer composition, labelling, and quality control. Farmers in Canada are increasingly adopting best management practices to enhance fertilizer use efficiency. These practices include soil testing, nutrient management planning, timing and placement of fertilizer applications, and proper application rates. Improved fertilizer efficiency helps reduce costs, minimize environmental impact, and optimize crop production. Canada is not only a significant consumer of fertilizers but also an exporter. The country exports fertilizers, particularly potash, to various countries worldwide, including the United States, Brazil, India, and China. Climate change impacts, such as altered precipitation patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events, are influencing fertilizer use in Canada. Farmers are adapting their fertilizer practices to address changing climate conditions and mitigate potential impacts on crop production. The Canadian fertilizer industry actively collaborates with research institutions, universities, and government agencies to advance scientific knowledge and develop innovative fertilizer technologies. This collaboration helps drive sustainable agricultural practices and fosters ongoing improvements in the fertilizer sector.

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: Canada • Historic Year: 2016 • Base year: 2021 • Estimated year: 2022 • Forecast year: 2027

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Aspects covered in this report • Canada 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."" "