Market overview
The global nutrient loss reducers market is worth USD 1.2 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 2.3 bn by 2036, growing at a 7.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Urease inhibitors is the largest by type segment.
| Scope | Additives that cut nitrogen and phosphorus losses from fertiliser: urease inhibitors, nitrification inhibitors, dual-inhibitor products and polymer enhancers applied to urea, UAN, ammonium products and manure. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chemicals and Materials |
| Value 2025 | USD 1.1 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 1.2 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 2.3 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 7.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 170 million litres |
| Volume 2036 | 319 million litres |
| Average price 2026 | USD 6.91 per litre |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Nutrient Loss Reducers market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 1.18 bn |
| 2027 | USD 1.26 bn |
| 2028 | USD 1.35 bn |
| 2029 | USD 1.44 bn |
| 2030 | USD 1.54 bn |
| 2031 | USD 1.65 bn |
| 2032 | USD 1.77 bn |
| 2033 | USD 1.89 bn |
| 2034 | USD 2.02 bn |
| 2035 | USD 2.16 bn |
| 2036 | USD 2.32 bn |
Nutrient Loss Reducers market segmentation
By type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urease inhibitors | 38.0% | 35.9% | USD 447 mn | 6.4% |
| Nitrification inhibitors | 32.0% | 34.8% | USD 377 mn | 7.9% |
| Dual-inhibitor products | 20.0% | 19.8% | USD 235 mn | 6.9% |
| Phosphorus enhancers and other | 10.0% | 9.5% | USD 118 mn | 6.4% |
By crop
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 38.0% | 36.3% | USD 447 mn | 6.5% |
| Wheat and other cereals | 20.0% | 19.1% | USD 235 mn | 6.5% |
| Rice | 12.0% | 14.5% | USD 141 mn | 9.0% |
| Pasture and grass | 12.0% | 12.0% | USD 141 mn | 7.0% |
| Other crops | 18.0% | 18.0% | USD 212 mn | 7.0% |
By fertiliser treated
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urea | 52.0% | 48.0% | USD 612 mn | 6.2% |
| UAN and liquid nitrogen | 20.0% | 20.0% | USD 235 mn | 7.0% |
| Ammonium and phosphate products | 18.0% | 20.0% | USD 212 mn | 8.1% |
| Manure and slurry | 10.0% | 12.0% | USD 118 mn | 9.0% |
By application method
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granule coating | 38.0% | 36.0% | USD 447 mn | 6.4% |
| Liquid tank-mix | 44.0% | 44.0% | USD 518 mn | 7.0% |
| Seed and foliar | 18.0% | 20.0% | USD 212 mn | 8.1% |
By distribution
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fertiliser manufacturers | 42.0% | 40.0% | USD 494 mn | 6.5% |
| Retail dealers and cooperatives | 36.0% | 36.0% | USD 424 mn | 7.0% |
| Direct to farms | 22.0% | 24.0% | USD 259 mn | 7.9% |
Top 25 countries for nutrient loss reducers by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 86.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 96.7%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 424 mn | 36.0% | USD 752 mn | 5.9% |
| 2 | China | USD 141 mn | 12.0% | USD 331 mn | 8.9% |
| 3 | Brazil | USD 94 mn | 8.0% | USD 222 mn | 9.0% |
| 4 | Canada | USD 82 mn | 7.0% | USD 153 mn | 6.4% |
| 5 | Germany | USD 59 mn | 5.0% | USD 100 mn | 5.4% |
| 6 | France | USD 47 mn | 4.0% | USD 79 mn | 5.3% |
| 7 | India | USD 47 mn | 4.0% | USD 120 mn | 9.8% |
| 8 | Australia | USD 47 mn | 4.0% | USD 93 mn | 7.0% |
| 9 | United Kingdom | USD 35 mn | 3.0% | USD 63 mn | 5.9% |
| 10 | Argentina | USD 35 mn | 3.0% | USD 79 mn | 8.3% |
| 11 | Mexico | USD 17 mn | 1.5% | USD 38 mn | 8.2% |
| 12 | Russia | USD 15 mn | 1.3% | USD 30 mn | 6.8% |
| 13 | Turkey | USD 14 mn | 1.2% | USD 26 mn | 6.6% |
| 14 | Poland | USD 12 mn | 1.1% | USD 24 mn | 6.7% |
| 15 | Spain | USD 11 mn | 0.9% | USD 21 mn | 6.7% |
| 16 | Italy | USD 9.3 mn | 0.8% | USD 18 mn | 6.7% |
| 17 | Netherlands | USD 8.0 mn | 0.7% | USD 15 mn | 6.7% |
| 18 | Japan | USD 6.8 mn | 0.6% | USD 13 mn | 6.6% |
| 19 | South Korea | USD 6.2 mn | 0.5% | USD 12 mn | 6.6% |
| 20 | Ukraine | USD 5.5 mn | 0.5% | USD 11 mn | 6.8% |
| 21 | Indonesia | USD 4.9 mn | 0.4% | USD 11 mn | 8.2% |
| 22 | Thailand | USD 4.3 mn | 0.4% | USD 9.5 mn | 8.1% |
| 23 | Vietnam | USD 3.8 mn | 0.3% | USD 8.1 mn | 8.0% |
| 24 | South Africa | USD 3.4 mn | 0.3% | USD 6.5 mn | 6.6% |
| 25 | New Zealand | USD 3.1 mn | 0.3% | USD 6.0 mn | 7.0% |
| Rest of world | USD 39 mn | 3.4% | USD 76 mn | 6.8% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Koch Agronomic Services
- BASF
- Corteva Agriscience
- Nutrien
- ICL Group
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- EuroChem
- Verdesian Life Sciences
- Yara
- SKW Piesteritz
- Haifa Group
- Kingenta Ecological Engineering
- ArrMaz
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Anuvia Plant Nutrients
- Aglukon Spezialduenger
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 nutrient loss reducers 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 7.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by type, by crop, by fertiliser treated, by application method, by distribution. 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 nutrient loss reducers market?
The global nutrient loss reducers market is estimated at USD 1.1 bn in 2025 and USD 1.2 bn in 2026.
How fast will the nutrient loss reducers market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 2.3 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 7.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 1.1 bn.
Which country is the largest market for nutrient loss reducers?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 424 mn in 2026, 36.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 56.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 9.8% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which nutrient loss reducers segment is largest?
In the by type split, Urease inhibitors is the largest segment with 38.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading nutrient loss reducers companies?
Global leaders include Koch Agronomic Services, BASF, Corteva Agriscience, Nutrien.
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