The global nitrification Inhibitors market was expected to be valued at USD 1800.4 million in 2023 and is anticipated to reach USD 1861.61 million in 2024 from USD 2432.51 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2024 to 2032.
Nitrification inhibitors are chemical compounds used to reduce the nitrification of ammonia, fertilizers that contain ammonia, and urea. These inhibitors help reduce nitrogen losses to the soil that would otherwise be consumed by crops. They are generally effective in increasing nitrogen fertilizer recovery in row crops, but the level of effectiveness is dependent on outdoor conditions, and their benefits are more likely to be seen at lower than optimal nitrogen levels. Ammonium (NH4 +) is a positively charged ion (cation) that can be retained at negatively charged exchange sites in the soil, present in clays and organic matter. This negatively charged nitrate anion (NO3-) can be converted to N2O or N2 gas under anaerobic (flooded) conditions, or it can be leached under the rainy root zone with well-drained soils.
Growing concern about the negative impacts associated with the release of reactive nitrogen from highly fertilized agricultural ecosystems is driving the global nitrification inhibitors market. Therefore, a 65% increase in ammonia releases from fertilizers and manures could have important implications for nitrous oxide emissions. In addition, increased adoption of nitrogen stabilizers would drive the growth of the global nitrification inhibitor market during the forecast period. Nitrification inhibitors have great potential to reduce nitrous oxide emissions, but their effectiveness is not consistent across different soils, crops, and climates. Information on the efficacy and ability of inhibitors to reduce nitrous oxide production under Australian conditions is also minimal. The unproven effectiveness of nitrification inhibitors could hamper market growth.
REPORT COVERAGE:
REPORT METRIC |
DETAILS |
Market Size Available |
2023 to 2032 |
Base Year |
2023 |
Forecast Period |
2024 to 2032 |
CAGR |
3.4% |
Segments Covered |
By Type and Region |
Various Analyses Covered |
Global, Regional & Country Level Analysis, Segment-Level Analysis, DROC, PESTLE Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Analyst Overview on Investment Opportunities |
Regions Covered |
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, Middle East & Africa |
Market Leaders Profiled |
Euro Chem Group, Solvay and SKW Piesteritz, Koch Agronomic Services, Compo Expert GmbH, BASF SE, DowDu Pont. |
DCD and DMPP were also effective in modifying the inorganic nitrogen content of the soil at the field scale for their overlapping confidence intervals. On average, the application of DCD and DMPP increased the NH4 + -N of the soil by 25.3% and 41.1% and decreased the NO3 -N content of the soil by 17.0% and 20.7. %, respectively. DCD and DMPP applications have shown that they can reduce gaseous emissions from soil, including NH3, N2O, NO, CH4, and CO2. Both DCD and DMPP significantly reduced N2O emissions to the soil by 44.7% and 47.6%, respectively.
North America holds the dominant share of the nitrification inhibitors market. Nitrapyrin and DCD are currently used extensively in agriculture in North America. Guardian-DF and Guardian-DL are designed for application with nitrogen solutions or slurries. Additionally, Guardian DF can be impregnated in dry nitrogen fertilizers. Agrotain Plus contains a urease inhibitor as well as the nitrification inhibitor DCD, which will be discussed in a later section. Its active ingredient is dicyandiamide (DCD). These products are considered important in reducing the impact of nitrogen losses on the environment, and considerable investment has been made in researching their use on farms. New Zealand has shown that DCD applied to grasslands reduced nitrate leaching from urine patches by 59% and nitrous oxide emissions by 82% while increasing grass production by 30%.
The Nitrification Inhibitors Market is concentrated with well-established players. Key players in the Nitrification Inhibitors Market include are, Euro Chem Group, Solvay and SKW Piesteritz, Koch Agronomic Services, Compo Expert GmbH, BASF SE, DowDu Pont.
Solvay and SKW Piesteritz had the largest share of the Nitrification Inhibitors Market in terms of sales revenue in 2021.
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