Asia Pacific Starter Fertilizers Market

Asia Pacific Starter Fertilizers Market Size

Asia Pacific starter fertilizers market was valued at USD 2.15 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 2.36 billion in 2025 from USD 4.99 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.8% from 2025 to 2033. Newly planted have to be properly taken care of until it grows into a plant. Lack of proper nutrition in the early growth stage of the seed affects its growth in the future leading to low yielding. Starter fertilizers provide the solution in this case.

Placing a small amount of fertilizer containing necessary nutrients along with the plantation of seeds to help the growth of seeds is called starter fertilizer. They improve the development of seeds during the time of their emergence by making the nutrients available in inaccessible locations to their roots. The nodal root system is slowed by weather or damaged by pests in normal conditions. Plants embedded with Starter fertilizers can withstand these situations and grow healthily.

Market Drivers and Restraints

With the increase in urbanization area under which forage & turf grasses are cultivated is increasing. As proper soil is not available in cities, starter fertilizers are in high demand to enhance growth. Untapped markets will result in higher growth opportunities for the starter fertilizers market. The increase in demand for food and agricultural products also helps drive the market growth of the starter fertilizers market. Lack of awareness among farmers and limited use of Starter fertilizers in agriculture are some of the major restraining factors for the Starter fertilizers market.

SEGMENT ANALYSIS

Asia Pacific Starter Fertilizers Market By Nutrient Components

The unavailability of phosphorous in many soils resulted in an increase in demand for starter fertilizers, and thus, Phosphorous holds the largest market share in this segment.

Asia Pacific Starter Fertilizers Market By Crop Types

Cereals hold the largest market share in this segment owing to the increase in demand for cereals all over the world and also due to the high adoption of starter fertilizers by North America in cereal production.

COUNTRY ANALYSIS

The Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing market for starter fertilizers market. Japan and Australia are quickly adapting to the use of starter fertilizers. India and China present a huge customer base with a lot of opportunities.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

Some of the major players operating in the global starter fertilizers market are Stoller USA Inc., The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Conklin Company Partners Inc., Yara International ASA, CHS Inc., Agrium Inc., Helena Chemical Company, Miller Seed Company, and Nachurs Alpine Solution.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This research report on the Asia Pacific starter fertilizers market is segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

By Nutrient Components

• Phosphorous
• Nitrogen
• Potassium
• Micronutrients

By Crop Types

• Cereals
• Fruits & vegetables
• Forage & turf grasses

By Form

• dry
• liquid

By Application

• In-furrow
• Fertigation
• Foliar
• other methods

By Country

• India
• China
• Japan
• South Korea
• Australia
• New Zealand
• Thailand
• Malaysia
• Vietnam
• Philippines
• Indonesia
• Singapore
• Rest of APAC