Metal Chelates Market

Global Metal Chelates Market Size

The global metal chelates market was valued at USD 581.85 million in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 631.95 million in 2025 from USD 1223.60 million by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.61 % during the forecast period from 2025 to 2033.

The metal chelates market is showing evident potential in the mentioned forecasting period. The market continues to gain momentum with the degradation of soil quality and pH levels in agricultural land around the globe. The market has seen exponential growth recently and is expected to continue with the trend. Chelates refer to the chemical compounds comprising a metal ion and the chelating agent. A chelating agent is a kind of chemical substance that allows a single metal ion to make several bonds with itself. Metal chelates involve an organic molecule that bonds with a metal cation covalently or ionically. These compounds are also known as multidentate ligands.

MARKET DRIVERS

The deterioration of soil quality has led to an increase in the demand for metal chelates around the agricultural sector. Other factors that drive the growth of the market include rising demand for higher yield out of crop production, growing awareness about nutrient deficiencies among crops, and development in farming practices around emerging markets. On the other hand, the market faces some challenges as well, the major ones being adverse side effects of chelates which are non-biodegradable in nature, as well as the lack of acceptance among farmers about the use of metal chelates.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENT ANALYSIS

By Type Insights

The market share is dominated by micronutrients, followed by primary nutrients.

By Crop Type Insights

The fruits & vegetable segment accounted for the highest market share on the basis of crop type due to the fear of damage because of nutrient deficiency.

By Mode Of Application Insights

where in the foliar segment remains the market leader and is expected to show the highest growth as well.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Metal Chelates market was dominated by Asia-Pacific, with the overall market share of over 36% globally. Asia-Pacific was followed by Europe and North America. The Asia Pacific is predicted to grow at a rapid pace in the coming few years.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

Major key players in the global metal chelates market are  BASF SE, Akzo Nobel N.V., Syngenta AG, Nufarm Limited, Haifa Chemicals Ltd., Aries Agro Limited, Van Iperen International, Valagro SPA, Protex International, Deretil Agronutritional.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

This research report on the global metal chelates market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on type, crop type, mode of application, and region.       

By Type

• primary nutrients
• secondary nutrients
• micronutrients
• other nutrients

 By Crop Type

• cereals & grains
• oilseeds & pulses
• fruits & vegetables
• others

By Mode Of Application

• soil
• foliar
• fertigation
• others

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa