Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market
PUBLISHED: 2025 ID: SMRC29283
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Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market

Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Type (Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Chelated Zinc, Zinc Carbonate and Zinc Nitrate) Crop Type, Form, Distribution Channel, Application, End User and By Geography

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Published: 2025 ID: SMRC29283

Due to ongoing shifts in global trade and tariffs, the market outlook will be refreshed before delivery, including updated forecasts and quantified impact analysis. Recommendations and Conclusions will also be revised to offer strategic guidance for navigating the evolving international landscape.
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Years Covered

2024-2032

Estimated Year Value (2025)

US $906.7BN

Projected Year Value (2032)

US $1494.6 BN

CAGR (2025-2032)

7.4%

Regions Covered

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa

Countries Covered

US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific, South America, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and South Africa

Largest Market

Asia Pacific

Highest Growing Market

North America


According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market is accounted for $906.7 million in 2025 and is expected to reach $1494.6 million by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period. Agricultural grade zinc chemicals refer to zinc-based compounds specifically formulated for use in agriculture to address zinc deficiency in soil and plants. These chemicals are essential micronutrients that support vital plant functions such as enzyme activity, protein synthesis, and growth regulation. Common forms include zinc sulfate, zinc oxide, and chelated zinc, which are applied through soil treatment, foliar sprays, or fertigation. By improving crop yield and quality, agricultural grade zinc chemicals play a crucial role in sustainable farming practices. 

According to the International Zinc Association (IZA), zinc-binding proteins account for around 10% of all the proteins in the entire biological system.

Market Dynamics: 

Driver: 

Rising demand for high-yield crops

The rising demand for high-yield crops is significantly boosting the agricultural grade zinc chemicals market. Zinc, a vital micronutrient, enhances seed germination, root development, and disease resistance, leading to improved crop productivity. As farmers aim to maximize yields to meet global food demands, the use of zinc-based fertilizers becomes essential. Government initiatives promoting micronutrient usage and advancements in fertilizer technology, such as zinc-enriched formulations, further drive this market growth. 

Restraint:

High cost of zinc-based fertilizers

The high cost of zinc-based fertilizers negatively impacts the Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market by limiting affordability for farmers, especially in developing regions. This leads to reduced demand for zinc fertilizers, hindering market growth. Increased costs also discourage widespread adoption of zinc-rich agricultural products, which are essential for improving crop yields and soil health, thereby impeding overall agricultural productivity and sustainability efforts.

Opportunity:

Growing adoption of precision farming

The growing adoption of precision farming is absolutely impacting the Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market. By enabling targeted nutrient application, precision agriculture enhances the efficiency of zinc fertilizers, leading to improved crop yields and soil health. This approach addresses zinc deficiencies effectively, promoting sustainable farming practices. Consequently, there's an increased demand for specialized zinc formulations, such as chelates and nano-fertilizers, tailored for precise application methods. This trend is driving innovation and expansion within the zinc chemicals sector.

Threat:

Availability of substitute micronutrients

The availability of substitute micronutrients can negatively impact the Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market by reducing demand for zinc-based products. As alternative micronutrients like manganese, iron, or copper are increasingly used in agricultural practices, they may lower the reliance on zinc fertilizers and supplements. This shift can hinder market growth, particularly in regions where zinc deficiency is less pronounced, leading to reduced sales and stunted market expansion for zinc chemicals.

Covid-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted the agricultural grade zinc chemicals market due to supply chain interruptions, reduced workforce availability, and delayed manufacturing. The demand for zinc-based fertilizers initially decreased as farming activities slowed during lockdowns. However, as the agricultural sector recovered, the market rebounded, with growing awareness of zinc's importance in improving crop yields and soil health driving demand for these chemicals post-pandemic.

The foliar sprays segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The foliar sprays segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, as Foliar sprays enable quicker nutrient absorption, enhancing crop yield and quality. This segment is gaining traction due to its ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and ability to address zinc deficiencies rapidly during critical growth stages. Increasing adoption of precision agriculture and sustainable farming practices further boosts demand, positioning foliar sprays as a key contributor to market growth.

The horticulturalists segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the horticulturalists segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, because it enhances crop yield and quality. As horticulturalists increasingly adopt zinc-based fertilizers to address soil deficiencies, especially in fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants, demand for agricultural grade zinc chemicals rises. Their focus on sustainable farming and high-value crops further amplifies the need for precise nutrient management, positioning zinc as a critical input in boosting plant health, productivity, and resistance to diseases.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share due to demand for crop productivity and soil health enhancement. Zinc is an essential micronutrient for plant growth, driving the adoption of zinc-based fertilizers and soil additives. With rising agricultural practices focused on sustainable farming and higher crop yields, the market benefits from government support, technological advancements, and increasing awareness of zinc's role in improving crop quality and quantity, especially in emerging economies.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, owing to increasing demand for zinc-based fertilizers to enhance soil health and boost crop yields. The rising awareness of micronutrient deficiencies in soils, coupled with the adoption of advanced agricultural practices, fuels market expansion. Government initiatives promoting sustainable farming and the growing focus on food security further support the market. These factors collectively contribute to the robust development of the Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market in the region.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market include Yara International, Nutrien Ltd., The Mosaic Company, ICL Group Ltd., BASF SE, Nufarm Limited, Syngenta AG, Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC), Aries Agro Limited, Coromandel International Limited, Zinc Nacional S.A., Kronos Worldwide, Inc., Old Bridge Chemicals, Inc., Evergrow Group, Haifa Group, Akrochem Corporation, H.J. Baker & Bro., LLC, UPL Limited, Balaji Agro Chemicals and Sikko Industries Ltd. 

Key Developments:

In October 2024, BASF made a strategic partnership with Aspen Aerogels to enhance its aerogel product offerings and expand its market reach. This partnership is set to drive innovation in aerogel technologies, particularly in high-performance insulation materials.

In July 2024, BASF launched Haptex 4.0, an innovative polyurethane solution for the production of synthetic leather that is 100% recyclable. Synthetic leather made with Haptex 4.0 and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fabric can be recycled together using an innovative formulation and recycling technical pathway without the need of layer peel-off process.

In July 2024, BASF successfully commissioned a pilot plant dedicated to producing SLENTITE®, a cutting-edge polyurethane-based aerogel insulation panel. This innovative product is designed to meet the increasing demand for efficient thermal insulation in construction, offering a unique combination of lightweight characteristics and mechanical strength.

Types Covered:
• Zinc Sulfate 
• Zinc Oxide 
• Chelated Zinc 
• Zinc Carbonate 
• Zinc Nitrate 

Crop Types Covered:
• Cereals & Grains
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Oilseeds & Pulses
• Commercial Crops
• Other Crop Types

Forms Covered:
• Powder
• Granules
• Liquid

Distribution Channels Covered:
• Direct Sales
• Distributors/Wholesalers
• Online Retail

Applications Covered:
• Fertilizers
• Animal Feed Additives
• Crop Protection Chemicals
• Soil Amendments
• Foliar Sprays
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:
• Agricultural Enterprises
• Horticulturalists
• Organic Farmers

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan        
o China        
o India        
o Australia  
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific    
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa 
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1    Executive Summary        
                
2    Preface    
        
    2.1    Abstract        
    2.2    Stake Holders    
    2.3    Research Scope    
    2.4    Research Methodology
        2.4.1    Data Mining
        2.4.2    Data Analysis
        2.4.3    Data Validation
        2.4.4    Research Approach
    2.5    Research Sources    
        2.5.1    Primary Research Sources
        2.5.2    Secondary Research Sources
        2.5.3    Assumptions
                
3    Market Trend Analysis    
    3.1    Introduction    
    3.2    Drivers        
    3.3    Restraints        
    3.4    Opportunities    
    3.5    Threats        
    3.6    Application Analysis    
    3.7    End User Analysis    
    3.8    Emerging Markets    
    3.9    Impact of Covid-19    
                
4    Porters Five Force Analysis    
    4.1    Bargaining power of suppliers
    4.2    Bargaining power of buyers
    4.3    Threat of substitutes    
    4.4    Threat of new entrants
    4.5    Competitive rivalry    
                
5    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market, By Type
    5.1    Introduction    
    5.2    Zinc Sulfate    
    5.3    Zinc Oxide    
    5.4    Chelated Zinc    
    5.5    Zinc Carbonate    
    5.6    Zinc Nitrate    
                
6    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market, By Crop Type
    6.1    Introduction    
    6.2    Cereals & Grains    
    6.3    Fruits & Vegetables    
    6.4    Oilseeds & Pulses    
    6.5    Commercial Crops    
    6.6    Other Crop Types    
                
7    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market, By Form
    7.1    Introduction    
    7.2    Powder        
    7.3    Granules        
    7.4    Liquid        
                
8    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market, By Distribution Channel
    8.1    Introduction    
    8.2    Direct Sales    
    8.3    Distributors/Wholesalers
    8.4    Online Retail    
                
9    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market, By Application
    9.1    Introduction    
    9.2    Fertilizers        
    9.3    Animal Feed Additives
    9.4    Crop Protection Chemicals
    9.5    Soil Amendments    
    9.6    Foliar Sprays    
    9.7    Other Applications    
                
10    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market, By End User
    10.1    Introduction    
    10.2    Agricultural Enterprises
    10.3    Horticulturalists    
    10.4    Organic Farmers    
                
11    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market, By Geography
    11.1    Introduction    
    11.2    North America    
        11.2.1    US    
        11.2.2    Canada    
        11.2.3    Mexico    
    11.3    Europe        
        11.3.1    Germany    
        11.3.2    UK    
        11.3.3    Italy    
        11.3.4    France    
        11.3.5    Spain    
        11.3.6    Rest of Europe
    11.4    Asia Pacific    
        11.4.1    Japan    
        11.4.2    China    
        11.4.3    India    
        11.4.4    Australia    
        11.4.5    New Zealand
        11.4.6    South Korea
        11.4.7    Rest of Asia Pacific
    11.5    South America    
        11.5.1    Argentina    
        11.5.2    Brazil    
        11.5.3    Chile    
        11.5.4    Rest of South America
    11.6    Middle East & Africa    
        11.6.1    Saudi Arabia
        11.6.2    UAE    
        11.6.3    Qatar    
        11.6.4    South Africa
        11.6.5    Rest of Middle East & Africa
                
12    Key Developments        
    12.1    Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
    12.2    Acquisitions & Mergers
    12.3    New Product Launch    
    12.4    Expansions    
    12.5    Other Key Strategies    
                
13    Company Profiling        
    13.1    Yara International    
    13.2    Nutrien Ltd.    
    13.3    The Mosaic Company
    13.4    ICL Group Ltd.    
    13.5    BASF SE        
    13.6    Nufarm Limited    
    13.7    Syngenta AG    
    13.8    Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. (GSFC)
    13.9    Aries Agro Limited    
    13.10    Coromandel International Limited
    13.11    Zinc Nacional S.A.    
    13.12    Kronos Worldwide, Inc.
    13.13    Old Bridge Chemicals, Inc.
    13.14    Evergrow Group    
    13.15    Haifa Group    
    13.16    Akrochem Corporation
    13.17    H.J. Baker & Bro., LLC
    13.18    UPL Limited    
    13.19    Balaji Agro Chemicals
    13.20    Sikko Industries Ltd.    
                
List of Tables            
1    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
2    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
3    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Zinc Sulfate (2024-2032) ($MN)
4    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Zinc Oxide (2024-2032) ($MN)
5    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Chelated Zinc (2024-2032) ($MN)
6    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Zinc Carbonate (2024-2032) ($MN)
7    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Zinc Nitrate (2024-2032) ($MN)
8    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Crop Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
9    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Cereals & Grains (2024-2032) ($MN)
10    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Fruits & Vegetables (2024-2032) ($MN)
11    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Oilseeds & Pulses (2024-2032) ($MN)
12    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Commercial Crops (2024-2032) ($MN)
13    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Other Crop Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
14    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Form (2024-2032) ($MN)
15    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Powder (2024-2032) ($MN)
16    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Granules (2024-2032) ($MN)
17    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Liquid (2024-2032) ($MN)
18    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Distribution Channel (2024-2032) ($MN)
19    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Direct Sales (2024-2032) ($MN)
20    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Distributors/Wholesalers (2024-2032) ($MN)
21    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Online Retail (2024-2032) ($MN)
22    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
23    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Fertilizers (2024-2032) ($MN)
24    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Animal Feed Additives (2024-2032) ($MN)
25    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Crop Protection Chemicals (2024-2032) ($MN)
26    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Soil Amendments (2024-2032) ($MN)
27    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Foliar Sprays (2024-2032) ($MN)
28    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2024-2032) ($MN)
29    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
30    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Agricultural Enterprises (2024-2032) ($MN)
31    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Horticulturalists (2024-2032) ($MN)
32    Global Agricultural Grade Zinc Chemicals Market Outlook, By Organic Farmers (2024-2032) ($MN)
                
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


Research Methodology

We at Stratistics opt for an extensive research approach which involves data mining, data validation, and data analysis. The various research sources include in-house repository, secondary research, competitor’s sources, social media research, client internal data, and primary research.

Our team of analysts prefers the most reliable and authenticated data sources in order to perform the comprehensive literature search. With access to most of the authenticated data bases our team highly considers the best mix of information through various sources to obtain extensive and accurate analysis.

Each report takes an average time of a month and a team of 4 industry analysts. The time may vary depending on the scope and data availability of the desired market report. The various parameters used in the market assessment are standardized in order to enhance the data accuracy.

Data Mining

The data is collected from several authenticated, reliable, paid and unpaid sources and is filtered depending on the scope & objective of the research. Our reports repository acts as an added advantage in this procedure. Data gathering from the raw material suppliers, distributors and the manufacturers is performed on a regular basis, this helps in the comprehensive understanding of the products value chain. Apart from the above mentioned sources the data is also collected from the industry consultants to ensure the objective of the study is in the right direction.

Market trends such as technological advancements, regulatory affairs, market dynamics (Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Challenges) are obtained from scientific journals, market related national & international associations and organizations.

Data Analysis

From the data that is collected depending on the scope & objective of the research the data is subjected for the analysis. The critical steps that we follow for the data analysis include:

  • Product Lifecycle Analysis
  • Competitor analysis
  • Risk analysis
  • Porters Analysis
  • PESTEL Analysis
  • SWOT Analysis

The data engineering is performed by the core industry experts considering both the Marketing Mix Modeling and the Demand Forecasting. The marketing mix modeling makes use of multiple-regression techniques to predict the optimal mix of marketing variables. Regression factor is based on a number of variables and how they relate to an outcome such as sales or profits.


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We are in touch with more than 15,000 industry experts with the right mix of consultants, CEO's, presidents, vice presidents, managers, experts from both supply side and demand side, executives and so on.

The data validation involves the primary research from the industry experts belonging to:

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