Growing Demand for High-Value Crops and Decrease in the Arable Land to Drive the Agricultural Chelates Market
The global agricultural chelates market size is estimated to account for a value of USD 0.9 billion in 2019 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2019, to reach a value of USD 1.5 billion by 2025. The growing demand for high-value crops and a decrease in the arable land are some of the factors driving the growth in the market.
There has been an increasing demand for food products due to the increase in population and a decrease in arable land. The growers are also using innovative inputs to increase crop yields, along with enhancing the quality to meet the needs of the growing population and the food processing industry.
It is reported in many regions that EDTA chelating agent enables high absorption of micronutrients in the plant and offers strong binding ability when used with essential micronutrients, such as iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and manganese (Mn), resulting in enhanced crop growth. Thus, there is a high scope of growth for the market.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), China and India are among the largest producers of fruits and vegetables in 2018. The increase in export demand for fruits and vegetables from these countries and high return values have led to the expansion of the cultivation area for these crops. Hence, the agricultural chelates market for fruits & vegetables is projected to witness significant growth during the forecast period.
Key players in this market include BASF SE (Germany), Nouryon (Netherlands), The Dow Chemical Company (US), Yara International (Norway), and ICL (Germany).
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