The Controlled Release Fertilizers Market is estimated to be valued at USD 3.46 Bn in 2031
- Ronak Shah
- U.S.A
- January 13, 2025

A newly published report by Coherent Market Insights reveals a sustainable growth opportunity in the controlled release fertilizers market. Coherent Market Insights’ analyst projected the controlled release fertilizers market to be valued at USD 3.46 Bn in 2031. It is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5% over the forecast period 2024 -2031.
Rising demand for improving soil fertility and maximizing crop yield drives market growth. Controlled release fertilizers gradually release nutrients into the soil over an extended period, allowing plants to uptake nutrients according to their requirements. This increases fertilizer use efficiency and reduces nutrient losses through leaching and runoff.
Further, controlled release fertilizers minimize environmental pollution by reducing nutrient runoff from agricultural fields into water bodies.
Key Market Trends:
Polymer-coated urea products is a key trend driving market growth. Polymer coating over urea enables slow and controlled release of nitrogen to plants throughout the growing season. This enhances fertilizer use efficiency and sustains crop growth. It reduces potential runoff and leaching compared to conventional urea.
Nutrient-based fertilizers: Another trend gaining traction is nutrient-based fertilizers. Among nutrients, nitrogen-based controlled release fertilizers are extensively utilized worldwide due to nitrogen’s prominence in plant growth.
Market Opportunities
The polymer-coated fertilizers segment holds the largest share of the overall controlled release fertilizers market. Polymer-coated fertilizers release nutrients in a controlled manner by forming a polymer coating over the granules. The advantages of consistency in nutrient supply and nutrient use efficiency are driving increased adoption of polymer-coated fertilizers.
Organic coated fertilizers accounts for a major part of controlled release fertilizers. They provide a slower, steadier nutrient release than conventional fertilizers. Organic coated fertilizers assist in reducing environmental pollution by preventing leaching losses. They work well for a variety of crops including fruits, vegetables and turf.
Key Market Takeaways
The global controlled release fertilizers market is anticipated to witness a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period 2024-2031. This is owing to the rising worldwide demand for food and the need to maximize crop yields sustainably.
On the basis of type, polymer-coated fertilizers segment is expected to hold a dominant position. This is due to their widespread use and consistent, prolonged nutrient release property.
On the basis of crop type, cereals & grains are projected to lead, as controlled release fertilizers help maximize yields of staple crops like rice, wheat and corn.
Regionally, North America is expected to hold the largest market share. This is due to advanced agricultural practices and rising export demand for food grains.
Competitor Insights
Key players operating in the controlled release fertilizers market are
Nutrien Ltd.,
Yara International ASA,
ICL Group Ltd.,
Haifa Group,
Agrium Inc.,
Osmocote (Everris),
Koch Industries Inc.,
Sinochem International Corporation,
Arysta LifeScience Corporation,
Recent Developments
In January 2024, Yara teamed with Pursell Agritech to integrate their cutting-edge coating technology with Yara’s expanded product offerings. This collaboration intends to provide competitively priced solutions, which has culminated in the launch of PurMidas, a controlled-release fertilizer specifically intended for lawn applications with an efficient 7:1 nitrogen-to-sulfur ratio. More information is available in full report