The global agricultural chelates market size was valued at USD 1.0 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from USD 1.1 billion in 2026 to USD 1.5 billion in 2033, at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2026 to 2033. Asia Pacific dominated the market, accounting for a revenue share of 36.0% in 2025. Market growth is attributed to rapid urbanization, accelerating population growth, and steady industrialization.
Changing climatic conditions, decreasing availability of arable land, and increasing global population are raising food security concerns. As a result, there has been a significant rise in the use of chelating agents in the agriculture sector to improve crop yield and meet global food demand. Because soil is heterogeneous and complex, the traditional micronutrients in it are readily oxidized or precipitated. Chelation keeps a micronutrient from undesirable reactions in solution and in soil. Chelated fertilizers have greater potential to increase commercial yield than regular micronutrients when the crop is grown under low-micronutrient stress or in soils with a pH greater than 6.5. With the rise of sustainable farming and increasing awareness of the adverse environmental impact of synthetic chelating agents, demand for biodegradable chelating agents has grown. Therefore, companies are capitalizing on customers' needs to uphold a leading position in the market.
Common chelates include EDTA, DTPA, and EDDHA, which are used to address micronutrient deficiencies in soil. They are effective for micronutrients such as iron, manganese, zinc, and copper. They enhance the solubility and stability of micronutrients, making it easier for plants to absorb them through their root systems. This improves overall nutrient uptake and can positively impact crop yields. The choice of product depends on the soil pH. Different products have varying stability at varied pH levels, ensuring that micronutrients remain available within the desired pH range. The product use should be managed to minimize environmental impact. Excessive application can lead to the accumulation of metals in the soil.
Global Agricultural Chelates Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue and volume growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global agricultural chelates market report based on type, crop type, application, and region:
- Type Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Synthetic
Organic
- Crop Type Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Cereals & Grains
Oilseeds & Pulses
Fruits & Vegetables
Others
- Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
Soil
Foliar
Fertigation
- Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
North America
Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
Central & South America
Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
- 1.1 Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2 Market Definition
- 1.3 Information Procurement
- 1.3.1 Purchased Database
- 1.3.2 GVR's Internal Database
- 1.4 Information analysis
- 1.5 Market formulation & data visualization
- 1.6 Data validation & publishing
- 1.6.1 Research scope and assumptions
- 1.6.2 List of Data Sources
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
- 2.1 Market Snapshot
- 2.2 Segmental Snapshot
- 2.3 Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3 Agricultural Chelates Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1 Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2 Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1 Manufacturing Tends
- 3.2.2 Technology Trends
- 3.2.3 Sales Channel Analysis
- 3.3 Price Trend Analysis, 2021 - 2033
- 3.3.1 Factors Influencing Prices
- 3.4 Regulatory Framework
- 3.5 Market Dynamics
- 3.5.1 Market Driver Analysis
- 3.5.2 Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.5.3 Industry Challenges Analysis
- 3.5.4 Industry Opportunities analysis
- 3.6 Industry Analysis - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.7 Macroeconomic Analysis - PESTLE
Chapter 4 Agricultural Chelates Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1 Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 4.2 Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecast, by Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.2.1 Synthetic
- 4.2.1.1 Synthetic Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.2.2 Organic
- 4.2.2.1 Organic Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates and Forecast, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 5 Agricultural Chelates Market: Crop Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1 Crop Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 5.2 Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecast, by Crop Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.2.1 Cereals & Grains
- 5.2.1.1 Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Cereals & Grains, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.2.2 Oilseeds & Pulses
- 5.2.2.1 Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Oilseeds & Pulses, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.2.3 Fruits & Vegetables
- 5.2.3.1 Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Fruits & Vegetables, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.2.4 Others
- 5.2.4.1 Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates and Forecasts, by Other Crop Types, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 6 Agricultural Chelates Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1 Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 6.2 Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecast, by Application, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.1 Soil
- 6.2.1.1 Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Soil, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.2 Foliar
- 6.2.2.1 Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Foliar, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.3 Fertigation
- 6.2.3.1 Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates and Forecasts, in Fertigation, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 7 Agricultural Chelates Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1 Agricultural Chelates Market: Regional Outlook
- 7.2 North America
- 7.2.1 North America Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.2 U.S.
- 7.2.2.1 Key country dynamics
- 7.2.2.2 U.S. Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.3 Canada
- 7.2.3.1 Key country dynamics
- 7.2.3.2 Canada Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.2.4 Mexico
- 7.2.4.1 Key country dynamics
- 7.2.4.2 Mexico Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3 Europe
- 7.3.1 Europe Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.2 Germany
- 7.3.2.1 Key country dynamics
- 7.3.2.2 Germany Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.3 UK
- 7.3.3.1 Key country dynamics
- 7.3.3.2 UK Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.4 France
- 7.4.1 Key country dynamics
- 7.3.4.2 France Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.5 Italy
- 7.3.5.1 Key country dynamics
- 7.3.5.2 Italy Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.3.6 Spain
- 7.3.6.1 Key country dynamics
- 7.3.6.2 Spain Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4 Asia Pacific
- 7.4.1 Asia Pacific Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.2 China
- 7.4.2.1 Key country dynamics
- 7.4.2.2 China Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.3 India
- 7.4.3.1 Key country dynamics
- 7.4.3.2 India Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.4 Japan
- 7.4.4.1 Key country dynamics
- 7.4.4.2 Japan Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.4.5 South Korea
- 7.4.5.1 Key country dynamics
- 7.4.5.2 South Korea Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5 Central & South America
- 7.5.1 Central & South America Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.2 Brazil
- 7.5.2.1 Key country dynamics
- 7.5.2.2 Brazil Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.5.3 Argentina
- 7.5.3.1 Key country dynamics
- 7.5.3.2 Argentina Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6 Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.1 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.2 Saudi Arabia
- 7.6.2.1 Key country dynamics
- 7.6.2.2 Saudi Arabia Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 7.6.3 South Africa
- 7.6.3.1 Key country dynamics
- 7.6.3.2 South Africa Agricultural Chelates Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 8 Competitive Landscape
- 8.1 Company Categorization
- 8.2 Company Market Positioning
- 8.3 Company Heat Map Analysis
- 8.4 Strategy Mapping
- 8.5 Company Listing (Company Overview, Product Benchmarking, Financial PerEnd-Useance)
- 8.5.1 BASF SE
- 8.5.2 Nouryon
- 8.5.3 Dow
- 8.5.4 Yara International
- 8.5.5 ICL
- 8.5.6 Haifa Chemicals Ltd.
- 8.5.7 Syngenta
- 8.5.8 Nufarm Ltd.
- 8.5.9 Aries Agro Ltd.
- 8.5.10 The Andersons Inc.