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Soilless Substrate-Specific Fertility Solution Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global soilless substrate-specific fertility solution market is worth USD 1.3 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 2.9 bn by 2036, growing at a 8.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Complete water-soluble blends is the largest by product segment.

USD 1.3 bnMarket size 2026
USD 2.9 bnForecast 2036
8.5%CAGR 2026-2036
ChinaLargest country

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5 segmentation views25 countries2026 to 2036 yearly forecast

Market overview

The global soilless substrate-specific fertility solution market is worth USD 1.3 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 2.9 bn by 2036, growing at a 8.5% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Complete water-soluble blends is the largest by product segment.

ScopeWater-soluble fertilisers and liquid nutrient concentrates formulated for crops grown without soil in rockwool, coco coir, peat and water culture: complete blends, calcium nitrate and single salts, A/B concentrates and chelates.
IndustryChemicals and Materials
Value 2025USD 1.2 bn
Value 2026USD 1.3 bn
Value 2036USD 2.9 bn
CAGR 2026-20368.5%
Volume 2026537,313 tonnes
Volume 20361,155,751 tonnes
Average price 2026USD 2,412 per tonne
Report priceStarts from USD 1,999
PublishedNovember 2026

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Soilless Substrate-Specific Fertility Solution market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global soilless substrate-specific fertility solution market is forecast to grow from USD 1.3 bn in 2026 to USD 2.9 bn by 2036, more than doublingGlobal market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 8.5%
Soilless Substrate-Specific Fertility Solution market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 1.2 bn; 2026: USD 1.3 bn; 2027: USD 1.4 bn; 2028: USD 1.5 bn; 2029: USD 1.7 bn; 2030: USD 1.8 bn; 2031: USD 1.9 bn; 2032: USD 2.1 bn; 2033: USD 2.3 bn; 2034: USD 2.5 bn; 2035: USD 2.7 bn; 2036: USD 2.9 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 8.5%.20251.3 bn20261.9 bn20312.9 bn20368.5% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 1.3 bn
2027USD 1.4 bn
2028USD 1.5 bn
2029USD 1.7 bn
2030USD 1.8 bn
2031USD 1.9 bn
2032USD 2.1 bn
2033USD 2.3 bn
2034USD 2.5 bn
2035USD 2.7 bn
2036USD 2.9 bn

Soilless Substrate-Specific Fertility Solution market segmentation

By product

Exhibit 2Complete water-soluble blends is the largest segment by product, with 40.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by product
Soilless Substrate-Specific Fertility Solution market share by product, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by product. Complete water-soluble blends: 40.0%; Calcium nitrate and single-nutrient salts: 22.0%; Liquid A/B concentrates: 20.0%; Micronutrient chelates: 10.0%; Substrate-specific programmes: 8.0%.Complete water-soluble blends40.0%Calcium nitrate and single-nutrient salts22.0%Liquid A/B concentrates20.0%Micronutrient chelates10.0%Substrate-specific programmes8.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Complete water-soluble blends40.0%38.6%USD 518 mn8.1%
Calcium nitrate and single-nutrient salts22.0%19.4%USD 285 mn7.1%
Liquid A/B concentrates20.0%22.2%USD 259 mn9.6%
Micronutrient chelates10.0%10.6%USD 130 mn9.1%
Substrate-specific programmes8.0%9.3%USD 104 mn10.1%

By substrate

Exhibit 3Coco coir adds the most revenue by substrate, growing from USD 311 mn in 2026 to USD 819 mn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by substrate, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Soilless Substrate-Specific Fertility Solution market by substrate, 2026 and 2036Revenue by substrate in 2026 and 2036. Rockwool: USD 415 mn in 2026, USD 868 mn in 2036, change +109%; Coco coir: USD 311 mn in 2026, USD 819 mn in 2036, change +163%; Peat-based: USD 259 mn in 2026, USD 518 mn in 2036, change +100%; Water culture (NFT and DWC): USD 207 mn in 2026, USD 498 mn in 2036, change +140%; Other: USD 104 mn in 2026, USD 227 mn in 2036, change +119%.20262036 forecastChangeRockwool+109%415 mn868 mnCoco coir+163%311 mn819 mnPeat-based+100%259 mn518 mnWater culture (NFT and DWC)+140%207 mn498 mnOther+119%104 mn227 mn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Rockwool32.0%29.6%USD 415 mn7.7%
Coco coir24.0%28.0%USD 311 mn10.2%
Peat-based20.0%17.7%USD 259 mn7.2%
Water culture (NFT and DWC)16.0%17.0%USD 207 mn9.2%
Other8.0%7.8%USD 104 mn8.2%

By delivery mode

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Drip fertigation46.0%44.0%USD 596 mn8.0%
Recirculating solution22.0%24.0%USD 285 mn9.4%
Ebb-and-flow12.0%12.0%USD 156 mn8.5%
Aeroponic and misting8.0%10.0%USD 104 mn10.9%
Other12.0%10.0%USD 156 mn6.5%

By crop

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Tomato32.0%30.0%USD 415 mn7.8%
Cucumber and pepper26.0%24.0%USD 337 mn7.6%
Leafy greens and herbs18.0%22.0%USD 233 mn10.7%
Berries14.0%14.0%USD 181 mn8.5%
Cut flowers and ornamentals10.0%10.0%USD 130 mn8.5%

By form

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Water-soluble powders50.0%46.0%USD 648 mn7.6%
Liquid concentrates40.0%42.0%USD 518 mn9.0%
Blends with additives10.0%12.0%USD 130 mn10.5%

Top 25 countries for soilless substrate-specific fertility solution by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 72.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 93.3%.

Exhibit 4China is the largest country market at USD 181 mn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 37.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Soilless Substrate-Specific Fertility Solution market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. China: USD 181 mn, 14.0%; Netherlands: USD 156 mn, 12.0%; United States: USD 143 mn, 11.0%; Spain: USD 117 mn, 9.0%; Mexico: USD 91 mn, 7.0%; Canada: USD 65 mn, 5.0%; Japan: USD 52 mn, 4.0%; Turkey: USD 52 mn, 4.0%; United Kingdom: USD 39 mn, 3.0%; France: USD 39 mn, 3.0%.China181 mn 14.0%Netherlands156 mn 12.0%United States143 mn 11.0%Spain117 mn 9.0%Mexico91 mn 7.0%Canada65 mn 5.0%Japan52 mn 4.0%Turkey52 mn 4.0%United Kingdom39 mn 3.0%France39 mn 3.0%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1ChinaUSD 181 mn14.0%USD 478 mn10.2%
2NetherlandsUSD 156 mn12.0%USD 311 mn7.2%
3United StatesUSD 143 mn11.0%USD 328 mn8.7%
4SpainUSD 117 mn9.0%USD 243 mn7.6%
5MexicoUSD 91 mn7.0%USD 229 mn9.7%
6CanadaUSD 65 mn5.0%USD 149 mn8.7%
7JapanUSD 52 mn4.0%USD 91 mn5.8%
8TurkeyUSD 52 mn4.0%USD 120 mn8.8%
9United KingdomUSD 39 mn3.0%USD 76 mn7.0%
10FranceUSD 39 mn3.0%USD 76 mn7.0%
11BelgiumUSD 38 mn2.9%USD 85 mn8.5%
12South KoreaUSD 38 mn2.9%USD 85 mn8.5%
13ItalyUSD 36 mn2.8%USD 84 mn8.9%
14PolandUSD 30 mn2.3%USD 71 mn8.9%
15IsraelUSD 25 mn1.9%USD 59 mn8.9%
16AustraliaUSD 21 mn1.6%USD 50 mn8.9%
17ChileUSD 18 mn1.4%USD 42 mn9.0%
18MoroccoUSD 15 mn1.1%USD 35 mn9.0%
19PeruUSD 13 mn1.0%USD 30 mn8.9%
20ColombiaUSD 10 mn0.8%USD 25 mn9.0%
21RussiaUSD 8.8 mn0.7%USD 21 mn9.0%
22Saudi ArabiaUSD 7.4 mn0.6%USD 18 mn9.1%
23ThailandUSD 6.2 mn0.5%USD 15 mn8.9%
24United Arab EmiratesUSD 5.3 mn0.4%USD 12 mn8.8%
25EgyptUSD 4.4 mn0.3%USD 10 mn8.8%
Rest of worldUSD 87 mn6.7%USD 188 mn8.0%
Exhibit 5China and United States account for 29% of the USD 1.6 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Soilless Substrate-Specific Fertility Solution market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 1.3 bn. China: +USD 296 mn; United States: +USD 186 mn; Netherlands: +USD 155 mn; Mexico: +USD 138 mn; Spain: +USD 127 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 632 mn; Rest of world: +USD 101 mn. Market value 2036: USD 2.9 bn.Market value 20261.3 bnChina+296 mnUnited States+186 mnNetherlands+155 mnMexico+138 mnSpain+127 mn20 other countries+632 mnRest of world+101 mnMarket value 20362.9 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Yara
  • ICL
  • Haifa Group

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • SQM
  • Scotts Miracle-Gro
  • Hydrofarm
  • Plagron
  • Biobizz
  • Van Iperen International

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • CANNA
  • Advanced Nutrients
  • Atami
  • Jack's Nutrients
  • House & Garden
  • Mills Nutrients

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 soilless substrate-specific fertility solution 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 8.5% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by product, by substrate, by delivery mode, by crop, by 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 soilless substrate-specific fertility solution market?

The global soilless substrate-specific fertility solution market is estimated at USD 1.2 bn in 2025 and USD 1.3 bn in 2026.

How fast will the soilless substrate-specific fertility solution market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 2.9 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 8.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 1.6 bn.

Which country is the largest market for soilless substrate-specific fertility solution?

China is the largest market by revenue at USD 181 mn in 2026, 14.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 37.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 10.2% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which soilless substrate-specific fertility solution segment is largest?

In the by product split, Complete water-soluble blends is the largest segment with 40.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading soilless substrate-specific fertility solution companies?

Global leaders include Yara, ICL, Haifa Group.

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