Brazil fertilizers market seen doubling by 2034

By AI, Created 10:13 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – Brazil’s fertilizers market reached $3.3 billion in 2025 and is projected to climb to $6.0 billion by 2034, according to IMARC Group. Growth is being driven by rising crop output, policy support, expanding farmland and faster adoption of specialty and organic inputs, with Central-West holding the biggest share.

Why it matters: - Brazil is one of the world’s major agricultural suppliers, so fertilizer demand tracks directly with output in soybeans, corn, sugarcane and cotton. - The market’s move toward specialty, controlled-release and bio-based products signals a broader shift to higher-efficiency, more sustainable crop nutrition. - The National Fertilizer Plan aims to cut Brazil’s reliance on imported fertilizers from 85% to 45% by 2050, which could reshape domestic production and supply chains.

What happened: - IMARC Group said Brazil’s fertilizers market reached $3.3 billion in 2025. - The market is projected to reach $6.0 billion by 2034, growing at a 6.86% CAGR from 2026 to 2034. - IMARC Group released a report on the Brazil fertilizers market covering industry trends, share, size, growth, opportunity and forecast. - The report also covers new plant nutrition technologies, specialty fertilizers and regional market developments. - Request the sample report - Request customization

The details: - Rising domestic production of soybeans, corn, sugarcane and cotton is increasing demand for crop-specific nutrient formulas. - Supportive government incentives and policies are helping drive the market. - The National Fertilizer Plan targets new investments in phosphate, potash and nitrogen projects across Brazil. - Brazil’s expanding arable land, especially in MATOPIBA and the Midwest grain belt, is lifting fertilizer consumption. - Agência de Notícias reported an estimated 12.2% increase in agricultural sector output in the first quarter of 2025 compared with the fourth quarter of 2024. - Controlled-release fertilizers, biofertilizers and crop-specific fertilizer blends are replacing conventional products in parts of the market. - The market is moving from bulk nutrient supply toward specialty fertilizers, fertigation systems and sustainable plant nutrition products. - Conventional fertilizers led the market in 2025 because they are cost-effective, easy to access and compatible with large-scale field use. - Fertigation held about 52.3% of the market in 2025, reflecting demand for precision farming, efficient water use and direct nutrient delivery through drip and sprinkler systems. - Field crops held about 90.0% of the market in 2025, driven by the nutrient needs of soybeans, corn, sugarcane and cotton. - Central-West held the largest market share in 2025. - Mato Grosso, Goiás and Mato Grosso do Sul anchor demand in Central-West because of their large soybean, corn and cotton production. - The region’s mechanized farming operations support consistent, high-volume nutrient application. - Storage, logistics and distribution networks in Central-West help move fertilizer efficiently. - Southeast and South are also growing, supported by horticulture, sugarcane and specialty-input adoption.

Between the lines: - The fertilizer market is becoming more segmented, with manufacturers focusing less on commodity supply and more on crop-specific and application-specific products. - Demand for organic and bio-based inputs is rising because of their longer-term benefits for soil structure and microbial activity. - Biofertilizers, microbial products and plant-derived nutrients are gaining use in horticulture, agroforestry and export-oriented farms. - New coating and granulation technologies are helping support controlled-release and water-soluble fertilizer growth. - In February 2025, Haifa Group opened a Multicote mixing plant in Uberlândia, Brazil, to meet global demand for controlled-release fertilizers. - Recent company moves include EuroChem’s Croplex launch at Agrishow 2025, Yara’s YaraBasa TURBO launch for Brazilian crop and soil conditions, and Petrobras’ tenders to relaunch nitrogen plants in Bahia and Sergipe. - Petrobras is also working on a low-carbon fertilizer collaboration with Embrapa.

What’s next: - Domestic fertilizer capacity may expand as companies respond to policy support and import-reduction goals. - Specialty and sustainable products are likely to keep gaining share as growers seek higher efficiency and lower environmental impact. - Regional demand should remain strongest in the Central-West, while mature farming zones in the Southeast and South continue to diversify into specialty inputs. - Competitive pressure is likely to intensify as producers invest in research, low-carbon solutions and crop-specific formulations.