(PharmaNewsWire.Com, June 21, 2017 ) The Middle East and Africa Liquid Fertilizers Market was worth $1.03 billion in 2016 and estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 3.16%, to reach $1.21 billion by 2021. The reduction in soil quality has thrusted the use of liquid fertilizers that assists farmers to boost their crop return by three to four times.
Moreover, there is also an increase in the demand for the proper utilization of fertilizers as the depletion of soil quality is leading to micronutrient deficit in the crops worldwide. This deficiency of micronutrients in the soil has driven the practice of employing liquid fertilizers.
The growth of the Middle East and Africa Liquid Fertilizers market is majorly driven by factors such as rising demand for high efficiency fertilizers, easy accessibility, and implementation of precision farming. However, factors such as limitations in the supply chain, growing apprehensions over health and environmental degradation, and the high costs involved in handling and storage are restraining the growth of the market in this region.
The Middle East and Africa Liquid Fertilizers market is segmented based on Nutrient Type, Form, Mode of Application, and Crop Type. The market for Liquid Fertilizers, on the basis of Nutrient Type, is classified into Potassium, Micronutrients, Phosphate, and Nitrogen. The Nitrogen segment is the largest segment, by Nutrient Type, whereas the micronutrients segment is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. On the basis of Form, the Liquid Fertilizers market is segmented into Organic and Synthetic. Under this segment, the organic liquid fertilizers are projected to grow at a faster speed than the synthetic fertilizers. On the basis of Mode of Application, the Liquid Fertilizers market is segmented into Soil, Fertigation, Foliar, and Others. The foliar application of liquid fertilizers is the most frequently used technique as it aids in counterbalancing soil conditions and augmenting plant growth. On the basis of Crop Type, the Liquid Fertilizers market is segmented into Oil seeds, Fruits & Vegetables, Grains & Cereals, and Others. By Crop type, Grains and cereals lead the market for Liquid Fertilizers, whereas the fruits & vegetables segment is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
The market has been geographically segmented into Middle East and Africa. The fertilizer market in this region is developed considerably with a number of big companies. Among the leaders of the market are countries such as South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Nigeria. Local companies have implemented several strategies to expand their presence and boost their market shares.
The market is categorized by the existence of diversified international and national companies, where the global retailers lead the market and are predicted to grow exponentially by securing regional or local players. These retailers pose a tough test for the small vendors in terms of price, accessibility, and variability. The major companies dominating the Liquid Fertilizers market in this region are Haifa Chemicals Ltd., Kugler Company, Yara International ASA, Israel Chemicals Ltd, Agrium Inc., and Sociedad Quimica Y Minera SA (SQM).
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