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Slow-Release Micronutrients Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global slow-release micronutrients market is worth USD 588 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 1.2 bn by 2036, growing at a 7.0% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Zinc is the largest by nutrient segment.

USD 588 mnMarket size 2026
USD 1.2 bnForecast 2036
7.0%CAGR 2026-2036
ChinaLargest country

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Market overview

The global slow-release micronutrients market is worth USD 588 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 1.2 bn by 2036, growing at a 7.0% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Zinc is the largest by nutrient segment.

ScopeFertilisers that release zinc, iron, manganese, copper, boron and molybdenum slowly, through polymer coatings, partly soluble forms, chelates, fritted glass and biopolymer matrices.
IndustryChemicals and Materials
Value 2025USD 550 mn
Value 2026USD 588 mn
Value 2036USD 1.2 bn
CAGR 2026-20367.0%
Volume 2026212,935 tonnes
Volume 2036398,497 tonnes
Average price 2026USD 2,764 per tonne
Report priceStarts from USD 1,999
PublishedNovember 2026

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Slow-Release Micronutrients market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global slow-release micronutrients market is forecast to grow from USD 588 mn in 2026 to USD 1.2 bn by 2036, a rise of 97%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 7.0%
Slow-Release Micronutrients market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 550 mn; 2026: USD 588 mn; 2027: USD 630 mn; 2028: USD 674 mn; 2029: USD 721 mn; 2030: USD 771 mn; 2031: USD 825 mn; 2032: USD 883 mn; 2033: USD 945 mn; 2034: USD 1.0 bn; 2035: USD 1.1 bn; 2036: USD 1.2 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 7.0%.2025588 mn2026825 mn20311.2 bn20367.0% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 588 mn
2027USD 630 mn
2028USD 674 mn
2029USD 721 mn
2030USD 771 mn
2031USD 825 mn
2032USD 883 mn
2033USD 945 mn
2034USD 1.0 bn
2035USD 1.1 bn
2036USD 1.2 bn

Slow-Release Micronutrients market segmentation

By nutrient

Exhibit 2Zinc is the largest segment by nutrient, with 36.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by nutrient
Slow-Release Micronutrients market share by nutrient, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by nutrient. Zinc: 36.0%; Iron: 20.0%; Manganese: 14.0%; Boron and molybdenum: 12.0%; Copper: 10.0%; Multi-micronutrient blends: 8.0%.Zinc36.0%Iron20.0%Manganese14.0%Boron and molybdenum12.0%Copper10.0%Multi-micronutrient blends8.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Zinc36.0%35.4%USD 212 mn6.8%
Iron20.0%20.6%USD 118 mn7.3%
Manganese14.0%13.1%USD 82 mn6.3%
Copper10.0%9.4%USD 59 mn6.3%
Boron and molybdenum12.0%12.4%USD 71 mn7.3%
Multi-micronutrient blends8.0%9.0%USD 47 mn8.3%

By technology

Exhibit 3Polymer-coated granules adds the most revenue by technology, growing from USD 200 mn in 2026 to USD 419 mn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by technology, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Slow-Release Micronutrients market by technology, 2026 and 2036Revenue by technology in 2026 and 2036. Polymer-coated granules: USD 200 mn in 2026, USD 419 mn in 2036, change +109%; Partly soluble oxysulphates: USD 153 mn in 2026, USD 230 mn in 2036, change +51%; Biopolymer and nano-matrix: USD 71 mn in 2026, USD 213 mn in 2036, change +201%; Chelated slow-release: USD 106 mn in 2026, USD 212 mn in 2036, change +100%; Fritted glass: USD 59 mn in 2026, USD 84 mn in 2036, change +43%.20262036 forecastChangePolymer-coated granules+109%200 mn419 mnPartly soluble oxysulphates+51%153 mn230 mnBiopolymer and nano-matrix+201%71 mn213 mnChelated slow-release+100%106 mn212 mnFritted glass+43%59 mn84 mn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Polymer-coated granules34.0%36.2%USD 200 mn7.7%
Partly soluble oxysulphates26.0%19.9%USD 153 mn4.2%
Chelated slow-release18.0%18.3%USD 106 mn7.2%
Fritted glass10.0%7.3%USD 59 mn3.7%
Biopolymer and nano-matrix12.0%18.4%USD 71 mn11.7%

By crop group

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Cereals36.0%34.0%USD 212 mn6.4%
Oilseeds and pulses24.0%24.0%USD 141 mn7.0%
Fruits and vegetables22.0%24.0%USD 129 mn7.9%
Plantation and cash crops18.0%18.0%USD 106 mn7.0%

By application

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Soil application52.0%48.0%USD 306 mn6.2%
Foliar spray20.0%20.0%USD 118 mn7.0%
Fertigation20.0%24.0%USD 118 mn9.0%
Seed treatment8.0%8.0%USD 47 mn7.0%

By granule form

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Granular46.0%42.0%USD 271 mn6.0%
Prill and pellet24.0%24.0%USD 141 mn7.0%
Powder and coated powder30.0%34.0%USD 177 mn8.3%

Top 25 countries for slow-release micronutrients by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 78.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 93.4%.

Exhibit 4China is the largest country market at USD 129 mn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 48.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Slow-Release Micronutrients market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. China: USD 129 mn, 22.0%; India: USD 82 mn, 14.0%; Brazil: USD 71 mn, 12.0%; United States: USD 65 mn, 11.0%; Australia: USD 24 mn, 4.0%; Argentina: USD 18 mn, 3.0%; Turkey: USD 18 mn, 3.0%; Pakistan: USD 18 mn, 3.0%; Indonesia: USD 18 mn, 3.0%; Germany: USD 18 mn, 3.0%.China129 mn 22.0%India82 mn 14.0%Brazil71 mn 12.0%United States65 mn 11.0%Australia24 mn 4.0%Argentina18 mn 3.0%Turkey18 mn 3.0%Pakistan18 mn 3.0%Indonesia18 mn 3.0%Germany18 mn 3.0%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1ChinaUSD 129 mn22.0%USD 259 mn7.2%
2IndiaUSD 82 mn14.0%USD 190 mn8.7%
3BrazilUSD 71 mn12.0%USD 141 mn7.2%
4United StatesUSD 65 mn11.0%USD 108 mn5.2%
5AustraliaUSD 24 mn4.0%USD 41 mn5.6%
6ArgentinaUSD 18 mn3.0%USD 34 mn6.6%
7TurkeyUSD 18 mn3.0%USD 34 mn6.6%
8PakistanUSD 18 mn3.0%USD 37 mn7.7%
9IndonesiaUSD 18 mn3.0%USD 37 mn7.7%
10GermanyUSD 18 mn3.0%USD 28 mn4.6%
11CanadaUSD 16 mn2.8%USD 30 mn6.3%
12UkraineUSD 14 mn2.3%USD 25 mn6.4%
13RussiaUSD 11 mn1.9%USD 21 mn6.4%
14EgyptUSD 9.4 mn1.6%USD 19 mn7.3%
15VietnamUSD 7.8 mn1.3%USD 16 mn7.3%
16PhilippinesUSD 6.5 mn1.1%USD 12 mn6.3%
17BangladeshUSD 5.4 mn0.9%USD 11 mn7.3%
18ColombiaUSD 4.5 mn0.8%USD 8.2 mn6.3%
19SpainUSD 3.7 mn0.6%USD 6.8 mn6.3%
20FranceUSD 3.1 mn0.5%USD 5.7 mn6.4%
21KenyaUSD 2.5 mn0.4%USD 5.1 mn7.2%
22ThailandUSD 2.1 mn0.4%USD 3.9 mn6.4%
23MexicoUSD 1.8 mn0.3%USD 3.2 mn6.3%
24NigeriaUSD 1.5 mn0.2%USD 2.9 mn7.0%
25ItalyUSD 1.2 mn0.2%USD 2.2 mn5.9%
Rest of worldUSD 39 mn6.6%USD 78 mn7.2%
Exhibit 5China and India account for 42% of the USD 569 mn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Slow-Release Micronutrients market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 588 mn. China: +USD 130 mn; India: +USD 107 mn; Brazil: +USD 71 mn; United States: +USD 43 mn; Pakistan: +USD 19 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 160 mn; Rest of world: +USD 39 mn. Market value 2036: USD 1.2 bn.Market value 2026588 mnChina+130 mnIndia+107 mnBrazil+71 mnUnited States+43 mnPakistan+19 mn20 other countries+160 mnRest of world+39 mnMarket value 20361.2 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • ICL
  • Yara
  • Haifa Group

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Compass Minerals
  • Mosaic
  • Harrell's
  • Florikan
  • Kingenta Ecological Engineering
  • Nouryon

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Aries Agro
  • Pursell Agri-Tech
  • Trade Corporation International

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 slow-release micronutrients 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 nutrient, by technology, by crop group, by application, by granule form. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the slow-release micronutrients market?

The global slow-release micronutrients market is estimated at USD 550 mn in 2025 and USD 588 mn in 2026.

How fast will the slow-release micronutrients market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 1.2 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 7.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 569 mn.

Which country is the largest market for slow-release micronutrients?

China is the largest market by revenue at USD 129 mn in 2026, 22.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 48.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 8.7% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which slow-release micronutrients segment is largest?

In the by nutrient split, Zinc is the largest segment with 36.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading slow-release micronutrients companies?

Global leaders include ICL, Yara, Haifa Group.

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