Market overview
The global circular phosphorus recovery granule fertilizer market is worth USD 211 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 547 mn by 2036, growing at a 10.0% CAGR. Germany is the largest country market and Struvite is the largest by product segment.
| Scope | Fertiliser granules made from phosphorus recovered from wastewater, sewage sludge ash, manure and food waste: struvite, ash-derived phosphates and calcium phosphate products. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chemicals and Materials |
| Value 2025 | USD 190 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 211 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 547 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 10.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 461,584 tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 1,083,837 tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 457 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Circular Phosphorus Recovery Granule Fertilizer market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 211 mn |
| 2027 | USD 232 mn |
| 2028 | USD 255 mn |
| 2029 | USD 281 mn |
| 2030 | USD 309 mn |
| 2031 | USD 340 mn |
| 2032 | USD 374 mn |
| 2033 | USD 411 mn |
| 2034 | USD 452 mn |
| 2035 | USD 497 mn |
| 2036 | USD 547 mn |
Circular Phosphorus Recovery Granule Fertilizer market segmentation
By product
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Struvite | 40.0% | 36.6% | USD 84 mn | 9.0% |
| Ash-derived phosphates | 28.0% | 33.6% | USD 59 mn | 12.0% |
| Calcium phosphate and apatite products | 14.0% | 12.8% | USD 30 mn | 9.0% |
| Sludge and biochar-based phosphorus granules | 12.0% | 12.0% | USD 25 mn | 10.0% |
| Other recovered phosphates | 6.0% | 5.0% | USD 13 mn | 8.0% |
By source
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal wastewater | 62.0% | 60.2% | USD 131 mn | 9.7% |
| Sewage sludge ash | 22.0% | 25.6% | USD 46 mn | 11.7% |
| Animal manure | 10.0% | 8.9% | USD 21 mn | 8.7% |
| Industrial and food waste | 6.0% | 5.3% | USD 13 mn | 8.7% |
By recovery technology
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystallisation and precipitation | 52.0% | 48.0% | USD 110 mn | 9.1% |
| Thermochemical ash processing | 31.0% | 34.0% | USD 65 mn | 11.0% |
| Wet-chemical extraction | 17.0% | 18.0% | USD 36 mn | 10.6% |
By nutrient profile
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus-rich granules | 46.0% | 44.0% | USD 97 mn | 9.5% |
| NPK-blended granules | 34.0% | 37.0% | USD 72 mn | 10.9% |
| Low-analysis soil improvers | 20.0% | 19.0% | USD 42 mn | 9.4% |
By buyer type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertiliser blenders | 39.0% | 37.0% | USD 82 mn | 9.4% |
| Farms and agricultural cooperatives | 43.0% | 44.0% | USD 91 mn | 10.2% |
| Landscaping and turf | 18.0% | 19.0% | USD 38 mn | 10.6% |
Top 25 countries for circular phosphorus recovery granule fertilizer by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 83.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.3%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | USD 38 mn | 18.0% | USD 115 mn | 11.8% |
| 2 | United States | USD 32 mn | 15.0% | USD 73 mn | 8.8% |
| 3 | Japan | USD 21 mn | 10.0% | USD 44 mn | 7.7% |
| 4 | Netherlands | USD 17 mn | 8.0% | USD 43 mn | 9.7% |
| 5 | Canada | USD 15 mn | 7.0% | USD 34 mn | 8.7% |
| 6 | Sweden | USD 13 mn | 6.0% | USD 35 mn | 10.7% |
| 7 | China | USD 13 mn | 6.0% | USD 42 mn | 12.8% |
| 8 | United Kingdom | USD 11 mn | 5.0% | USD 27 mn | 9.8% |
| 9 | Denmark | USD 8.4 mn | 4.0% | USD 21 mn | 9.7% |
| 10 | France | USD 8.4 mn | 4.0% | USD 21 mn | 9.7% |
| 11 | Switzerland | USD 2.2 mn | 1.1% | USD 5.4 mn | 9.3% |
| 12 | Austria | USD 2.2 mn | 1.1% | USD 5.4 mn | 9.3% |
| 13 | Belgium | USD 2.2 mn | 1.1% | USD 5.4 mn | 9.3% |
| 14 | Finland | USD 1.9 mn | 0.9% | USD 4.6 mn | 9.4% |
| 15 | Italy | USD 1.9 mn | 0.9% | USD 4.6 mn | 9.4% |
| 16 | Australia | USD 1.9 mn | 0.9% | USD 4.9 mn | 10.0% |
| 17 | Norway | USD 1.7 mn | 0.8% | USD 4.2 mn | 9.3% |
| 18 | Spain | USD 1.7 mn | 0.8% | USD 4.4 mn | 10.0% |
| 19 | South Korea | USD 1.7 mn | 0.8% | USD 4.4 mn | 10.0% |
| 20 | Poland | USD 1.7 mn | 0.8% | USD 4.4 mn | 10.0% |
| 21 | Brazil | USD 1.5 mn | 0.7% | USD 4.3 mn | 10.9% |
| 22 | India | USD 1.5 mn | 0.7% | USD 4.3 mn | 10.9% |
| 23 | Ireland | USD 1.4 mn | 0.6% | USD 3.3 mn | 9.5% |
| 24 | New Zealand | USD 1.2 mn | 0.6% | USD 2.9 mn | 9.4% |
| 25 | Czech Republic | USD 1.2 mn | 0.6% | USD 2.9 mn | 9.4% |
| Rest of world | USD 10 mn | 4.7% | USD 25 mn | 9.8% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies
- Remondis
- EasyMining
- Veolia
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Multiform Harvest
- NuReSys
- Budenheim
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- CNP-Technology Water and Biosolids
- ICL Group
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the circular phosphorus recovery granule fertilizer market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 10.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by product, by source, by recovery technology, by nutrient profile, by buyer type. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the circular phosphorus recovery granule fertilizer market?
The global circular phosphorus recovery granule fertilizer market is estimated at USD 190 mn in 2025 and USD 211 mn in 2026.
How fast will the circular phosphorus recovery granule fertilizer market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 547 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 10.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 336 mn.
Which country is the largest market for circular phosphorus recovery granule fertilizer?
Germany is the largest market by revenue at USD 38 mn in 2026, 18.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 43.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 12.8% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which circular phosphorus recovery granule fertilizer segment is largest?
In the by product split, Struvite is the largest segment with 40.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading circular phosphorus recovery granule fertilizer companies?
Global leaders include Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies, Remondis, EasyMining, Veolia.
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