EUROPE ORGANIC FERTILIZERS MARKET FORECAST 2023-2032

The Europe organic fertilizers market growth evaluation includes the assessment of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe. The UK’s organic fertilizer industry is undergoing growth in tandem with the expansion of organic farmland across the nation. As per the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, there was a minor uptick of 0.4% in the overall organic farmland area in the UK during 2022, reaching a total of 509 thousand hectares. This area under organic cultivation constitutes 3.0% of the complete farmland area within the country’s agricultural holdings.

In the UK, three primary categories of crops are cultivated through organic means: cereals, vegetables (including potatoes), and other arable crops. Notably, the land allocated for organically grown cereal crops experienced a significant growth of 6.2% in 2022, amounting to 49 thousand hectares. This expansion further underscores the requirement for organic fertilizers to fulfill the nutritional demands of these crops and encourage sustainable agricultural methodologies.

The momentum for market expansion in France remains strong, propelled by the flourishing organic farming industry within the country. In the year 2020, France secured the third position globally among nations with the largest organic markets, boasting a valuation of 12.7 billion euros. This highlights a robust demand for organic products within the nation, thereby generating prospects for the expansion of the organic fertilizer market. Moreover, a notable surge has been observed in the count of organic farming operators in France.

The Europe organic fertilizers market segmentation includes source, form, and crop type. The form segment includes dry and liquid. 

Plants have the capacity to absorb liquid fertilizers through their roots and leaf pores. Foliar feeding, which involves application through leaves, serves to provide nutrients in cases where they are deficient in the soil or when root function is compromised. For rapidly growing plants such as vegetables, the utilization of liquid organic fertilizers through foliar spraying is advantageous, offering a boost throughout the growth season. Among these, liquid seaweed or kelp fertilizers represent a variant of organic foliar fertilizers enriched with growth hormones and micronutrients.

Additional forms of liquid organic fertilizers include compost tea and seaweed extract. These foliar sprays also play a role as catalysts, augmenting the absorption of nutrients by plants. During critical phases like fruit setting, transplantation, or extreme temperature conditions, liquid organic fertilizers find their greatest utility with flowering and fruit-bearing plants. For optimal results, these fertilizers can be applied monthly or bi-weekly during the growth season.

To enhance leaf coverage, sometimes surfactants like coconut oil or mild soap are introduced. Otherwise, without such additives, the application of liquid organic fertilizers might gather in droplets on foliage, limiting their maximum efficacy. The ideal timing for spraying these fertilizers is either early morning or early evening when plant absorption is swift, and the risk of foliage burning is minimized.

The prominent firms in the Europe organic fertilizers market include ILSA SpA and Hello Nature International Srl.

ILSA SpA produces and markets a comprehensive range of agricultural products, specialized organic & organo-mineral fertilizers, and biostimulants. It offers a diverse portfolio of products that cater to organic and conventional farming practices. The company has its headquarters in Italy.