Agricultural Chelates Market Size
The Agricultural Chelates Market is estimated to reach USD 1.38 Billion in 2026 and is projected to grow to USD 2.85 Billion by 2035, registering steady growth at a CAGR of 8.45% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2035.
These chelates are additional fertilizers that have the ability to increase crop output. There are various types of chelates such as DTPA, EDTA, and EDDHA, among others, are used in agricultural applications. The use of these chelates can improve the performance and efficiency of micronutrients and are used in foliar, soil, and fertigation treatments.
In addition, the rise in the demand for high-value crops is considered as the major factor fostering the growth of the agricultural chelates market. Also, less soil degradation due to the excessive cultivation and the upsurge in the adoption rate of precision-farming technology is influencing the growth rate of agricultural chelates market. Furthermore, factors such as significant growth in greenhouse vegetable production and rising incidences of micronutrient deficiency is driving the growth of market.
Agricultural Chelates Market Summary
| Metrics | Details |
| Market CAGR | 8.45% |
| Segments Covered | By Type, By Crop Type, By Application, and By Region |
| Report Insights Covered | Competitive Landscape Analysis, Company Profile Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Demand, Recent Developments, Mergers and acquisitions, New Product Launches, Growth Strategies, Revenue Analysis, and Other key insights. |
| Fastest Growing Region | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market Share | North America |
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Market Dynamics
Rising focus on agricultural development is driving the growth of the market
The rising focus on agricultural development around the world represents one of the key factors impelling the growth of the market. Moreover, the agricultural chelates are easily absorbed by the plant leaves and roots as they are organic substances. These chelates aid in removing the positive charge from the micronutrients, which allows the neutral or slightly negatively charged chelates to slide through the pores on the leaf and root surface more rapidly.
In addition, chelates are also more easily translocated within the plant and used in numerous crops, such as corn, bush beans, cucumbers, and citrus groves. This, ultimately escalates the demand for high-value crops, is facilitating the growth of the market. Furthermore, plant nutrients are considered as one of the essential factors required for optimal crop growth and development and thus, chelated fertilizers are widely being utilized to increase micronutrient utilization efficiency. This, along with the rising global population, is creating a positive outlook for the market and driving the market growth.
However, the bioaccumulation of non-biodegradable chelates and rising growth of organic fertilizers industry will further hamper the growth of agricultural chelates market.
Market Segmentation Analysis
EDTA stands for the highest share in global agricultural chelates market
In 2021, the EDTA segment had the highest revenue share of YY percent. The increasing demand for EDTA chelates with the recent innovation of crop-specific chelates is driving the growth of the segment. In addition, EDTA chelates improves the absorption ability of the micronutrients and can be used for both soil and foliar-applied nutrients, which gives a competitive advantage over other agricultural chelates that adds to the growth of the market. Thus, manufacturers are adopting new strategies to fulfill these demands. For instance, in 2019, BASF invested in the development of production plant and product portfolio to strengthen the value chain for Chelating agents in Germany. The objective of the investment is to capture the growing demands of the target customers.
Market Geographical Share
Asia-Pacific is the dominating region during the forecast period
In 2021, Asia-Pacific had the highest revenue share of almost YY percent owing to the increasing demand for high-value crops along with the growing population in developing countries such as India, China, Indonesia, and Japan. In addition, the continuous innovation in farming techniques has created new opportunities for the manufacturers, which attracts various multinational giants to invest in the agricultural chelates market in this region. India is witnessing an incidence of micronutrient deficiencies, such as Zinc 36.5%, Boron 24.2%, Iron 12.8%, Manganese 7.1%, and Copper 4.2%. This has led to severe losses in the yield and nutritional quality of produce. In line with the nutrient deficiency in the soil and the effectiveness of chelates in combatting it, the demand for chelates is increasing in the country. The Indian market is estimated to grow at a moderate rate.
Agricultural Chelates Companies and Competitive Landscape
The global agricultural chelates market is competitive and comprises players such as Syngenta Crop Protection AG, Haifa Negev technologies LTD, Valagro, Nufarm Canada, Van Iperen International, Akzo Nobel N.V., PROTEX INTERNATIONAL, BASF SE, Nouryon and Dow among others. The agricultural chelates market competitiveness is estimated to increase over the forecast period as the key players focus on various strategies such as agreements and product innovation for various farming industry. Moreover, growing demand for food and rising population also leads to product launches, collaborations, acquisitions and expansions which leads to the growth of the market.
Recent Developments 2026
- April 2026 – BASF and Syngenta advancing high-efficiency micronutrient solutions
BASF SE and Syngenta Crop Protection AG expanded chelated micronutrient products designed to improve nutrient uptake, crop yield, and soil health in precision agriculture. - March 2026 – Nouryon and Akzo Nobel strengthening sustainable chelate formulations
Nouryon and Akzo Nobel N.V. enhanced eco-friendly chelating agents with improved biodegradability and reduced environmental impact. - February 2026 – Haifa Group and Valagro expanding specialty fertilizer solutions
Haifa Negev Technologies and Valagro increased development of advanced chelated fertilizers tailored for high-value crops and controlled-release applications. - January 2026 – Rising adoption in precision farming and soil nutrient management
Companies such as Nufarm Canada, Van Iperen International, Protex International, and Dow increased supply of chelated micronutrients to support sustainable farming and improved crop productivity.
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