Product Code: 15139
The Global Soil Amendments Market was valued at USD 4.72 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 9.07 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 11.46% during the forecast period. This growth is driven by increasing concerns over soil degradation caused by intensive farming and overuse of chemical fertilizers. Soil amendments such as compost, gypsum, and biochar are being adopted widely for their ability to enhance nutrient content, boost microbial activity, and improve water retention, contributing to both increased crop productivity and long-term soil sustainability. As global food demands rise, maintaining soil fertility has become a strategic priority for farmers and policymakers. The market is also benefiting from the rise of organic and regenerative agriculture, where natural soil enhancers align with environmentally conscious farming practices. The surge in consumer demand for organic products is prompting farmers to utilize amendments that support organic certification standards and sustainable farming. This trend is further supported by the growing influence of eco-labeling and sustainable agricultural practices in export markets.
Market Overview |
Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
Market Size 2024 | USD 4.72 Billion |
Market Size 2030 | USD 9.07 Billion |
CAGR 2025-2030 | 11.46% |
Fastest Growing Segment | Organic |
Largest Market | Europe |
Key Market Drivers
Growing Popularity of Organic Agriculture
The increasing global shift towards organic agriculture, driven by consumer preferences for health-conscious and environmentally sustainable food, is significantly propelling the demand for soil amendments. In 2023, the global organic farming area expanded by 5.1%, indicating widespread adoption beyond just developed markets. Governments and institutions in developing regions are also promoting chemical-free cultivation. Farmers are embracing organic farming to access premium markets and meet international export standards. In India alone, over 4.6 million farmers had registered under organic farming programs by early 2024. Soil amendments play a foundational role in organic agriculture by enriching soil naturally and replacing synthetic inputs. Products like compost, bone meal, microbial inoculants, and green manure improve soil structure, microbial biodiversity, and nutrient cycling-all without affecting organic certification status.
Key Market Challenges
Limited Awareness and Education Among Farmers
A major obstacle to the growth of the soil amendments market is the lack of awareness and technical understanding among farmers, particularly in developing and rural areas. Despite the proven benefits of soil amendments-such as improved fertility, structure, and moisture retention-many farmers are unfamiliar with these products and their correct usage. Instead, they often rely on chemical fertilizers for immediate results, unaware of the long-term soil degradation these may cause. Limited access to extension services, educational outreach, and on-ground demonstrations exacerbates the issue. The absence of tailored guidance and awareness programs prevents broader adoption, as farmers are hesitant to invest in unfamiliar products without a clear understanding of their benefits or application methods.
Key Market Trends
Increasing Adoption of Organic and Regenerative Farming
A major trend shaping the soil amendments market is the growing implementation of organic and regenerative farming systems. These practices focus on soil regeneration, biodiversity, and ecological health, moving away from conventional, chemical-intensive agriculture. Over 2.5% of global farmland is now under organic cultivation, with soil amendments playing a critical role in these systems. Products such as compost, biochar, green manure, and organic rock dust are essential for replenishing nutrients and rebuilding soil structure. Regenerative practices, which include no-till farming, crop rotation, and cover cropping, depend on these amendments to restore microbial activity and enhance water retention. These methods improve soil resilience against climate stressors like drought and erosion, creating optimal conditions for sustainable crop production.
Key Market Players
- BASF SE
- FMC Corporation
- UPL Limited
- NUFARM
- Evonik Industries AG
- Novozymes AG
- ADAMA Ltd.
- Bayer
- T. Stanes & Company
- Agrinos
Report Scope:
In this report, Soil Amendment Market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Soil Amendments Market, By Type:
Soil Amendments Market, By Soil Type:
- Cereals & Grains
- Oilseeds & Pulses
- Fruits & Vegetables
Soil Amendments Market, By Form:
Soil Amendments Market, By Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Kuwait
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Competitive Landscape
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
- 1.1. Market Definition
- 1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered.
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Baseline Methodology
- 2.3. Key Industry Partners
- 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
- 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
- 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
- 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Overview of the Market
- 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
- 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
- 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
- 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Soil Amendment Market Outlook.
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Organic and Inorganic)
- 5.2.2. By Soil Type (Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses, Fruits & Vegetables)
- 5.2.3. By Form (Dry, Liquid)
- 5.2.4. By Company (2024)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.3. Product Market Map
6. Asia-Pacific Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Soil Type
- 6.2.3. By Form
- 6.2.4. By Country
- 6.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. China Soil Amendment Market Outlook.
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.1.2.2. By Soil Type
- 6.3.1.2.3. By Form
- 6.3.2. India Soil Amendment Market Outlook.
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.2.2.2. By Soil Type
- 6.3.2.2.3. By Form
- 6.3.3. South Korea Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.3.2.2. By Soil Type
- 6.3.3.2.3. By Form
- 6.3.4. Japan Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 6.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.4.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.4.2.2. By Soil Type
- 6.3.4.2.3. By Form
- 6.3.5. Australia Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 6.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.5.2.1. By Type
- 6.3.5.2.2. By Soil Type
- 6.3.5.2.3. By Form
7. Europe Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Soil Type
- 7.2.3. By Form
- 7.2.4. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. France Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.1.2.2. By Soil Type
- 7.3.1.2.3. By Form
- 7.3.2. Germany Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.2.2.2. By Soil Type
- 7.3.2.2.3. By Form
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.3.2.2. By Soil Type
- 7.3.3.2.3. By Form
- 7.3.4. Italy Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.4.2.2. By Soil Type
- 7.3.4.2.3. By Form
- 7.3.5. Spain Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
- 7.3.5.2.2. By Soil Type
- 7.3.5.2.3. By Form
8. North America Humic-based bio stimulants Market Outlook.
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Soil Type
- 8.2.3. By Form
- 8.2.4. By Country
- 8.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. United States Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.1.2.2. By Soil Type
- 8.3.1.2.3. By Form
- 8.3.2. Mexico Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.2.2.2. By Soil Type
- 8.3.2.2.3. By Form
- 8.3.3. Canada Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 8.3.3.2.2. By Soil Type
- 8.3.3.2.3. By Form
9. South America Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Soil Type
- 9.2.3. By Form
- 9.2.4. By Country
- 9.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Brazil Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 9.3.1.2.2. By Soil Type
- 9.3.1.2.3. By Form
- 9.3.2. Argentina Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 9.3.2.2.2. By Soil Type
- 9.3.2.2.3. By Form
- 9.3.3. Colombia Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 9.3.3.2.2. By Soil Type
- 9.3.3.2.3. By Form
10. Middle East and Africa Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Soil Type
- 10.2.3. By Form
- 10.2.4. By Country
- 10.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. South Africa Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
- 10.3.1.2.2. By Soil Type
- 10.3.1.2.3. By Form
- 10.3.2. Saudi Arabia Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
- 10.3.2.2.2. By Soil Type
- 10.3.2.2.3. By Form
- 10.3.3. UAE Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
- 10.3.3.2.2. By Soil Type
- 10.3.3.2.3. By Form
- 10.3.4. Kuwait Soil Amendment Market Outlook
- 10.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.4.2.1. By Type
- 10.3.4.2.2. By Soil Type
- 10.3.4.2.3. By Form
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
- 12.1. Recent Developments
- 12.2. Mergers & Acquisitions
- 12.3. Product Developments
13. Competitive Landscape
- 13.1. BASF SE
- 13.1.1. Business Overview
- 13.1.2. Company Snapshot
- 13.1.3. Products & Services
- 13.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
- 13.1.5. Recent Developments
- 13.1.6. Key Personnel Details
- 13.1.7. SWOT Analysis
- 13.2. FMC Corporation
- 13.3. UPL Limited
- 13.4. NUFARM
- 13.5. Evonik Industries AG
- 13.6. Novozymes AG
- 13.7. ADAMA Ltd.
- 13.8. Bayer
- 13.9. T. Stanes & Company
- 13.10. Agrinos
14. Strategic Recommendations
15. Strategic Recommendations