Middle East And Africa Starter Fertilizers Market

Middle East and Africa Starter Fertilizers Market Size, Growth, Trends and Forecast

Middle East and Africa Starter Fertilizers Market was worth $0.80 billion in 2024 and estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 4.051 %, to reach $-0.75 billion by 2029. Small quantities of nutrients that are placed near the seeds during the plantation itself are Starter fertilizers. They enhance the growth of plants at a very early stage.

Smarter and effective ways to jump start the growth of plants at the stage of infancy by the use of starter fertilizers are available. This results early maturation of crops and can also high yielding. Plants thus raised are highly resistant to pests and insect. Usage of starter fertilizers gives the chance to gain an extra edge by changing soil biology. The major use of starter fertilizers is to provide Phosphorous which is immobile in soil and is not available for infant roots.

Middle East and Africa Starter Fertilizers Market Drivers

Due to an increase in demand for food and agricultural products, demand for Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium fertilizers is increasing and thus demand for starter fertilizers increases. Adoption of precision farming, protection of crops and ease of use and application of starter fertilizers are some of the factors driving the market growth of the starter fertilizers market. Fluctuation in costs of fertilizers and strict rules imposed by government agencies are some factors inhibiting the growth of the market.

Middle East and Africa Starter Fertilizers Market Segmentation

Middle East and Africa Starter Fertilizers Market  By Application

• In-furrow

• Fertigation
• Foliar
• other methods

Foliar method holds largest market share in this segment as this method leads to the increase in nutrient intake by plants.

Middle East and Africa Starter Fertilizers Market By Nutrient Component

• Phosphorous
• Nitrogen
• Potassium
• Micronutrients

Phosphorous holds the major market share in starter fertilizers market and is expected to continue dominating the market share during the forecast period because of its important role in stimulating early growth of seeds.

Middle East and Africa Starter Fertilizers Market By Crop Type

• Cereals
• Fruits & vegetables
• Forage & turf grasses

Due to high demand for cereals across the globe, cereals hold the largest share in market.

Middle East and Africa Starter Fertilizers Market By Form

• Dry
• Liquid forms

Both the forms are effective on the same level and can be used depending upon the soil conditions and cost benefits.

Geographical Analysis

The market in this region is segmented into Middle East and Africa. Due to the constant warfare happening in these regions, the growth rate of Starter fertilizers market is slow in this region. Unstable governments result in the lack of proper fertilizers in these regions. Private organizations and NGOs are highly involved in this region to help improve the conditions and thus Starter fertilizers market is steadily growing.

Major Key Players

Some of the major players in the global starter fertilizers market are Stoller USA Inc., The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Conklin Company Partners Inc., Yara International ASA, CHS Inc., Agrium Inc., Helena Chemical Company, Miller Seed Company, Nachurs Alpine Solution.