India Foliar Fertilizer Market

India Foliar Fertilizer Market Overview:

The India foliar fertilizer market size reached USD 2.68 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 4.32 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.04% during 2025-2033. The India foliar fertilizer market share is expanding, driven by the rising need for efficient ways to enhance crop yields and optimize nutrient absorption, along with the growing implementation of government initiatives that support horticulture development.

India Foliar Fertilizer Market Trends:

Increasing employment of precision farming

The rising adoption of precision farming is offering a favorable India foliar fertilizers market outlook. Farmers look for more efficient ways to enhance crop yields. Unlike traditional soil fertilization, foliar fertilizers are sprayed directly onto plant leaves, allowing faster nutrient uptake and reducing wastage. With precision farming techniques using advanced tools like global positioning system (GPS) mapping, soil sensors, and drones, farmers can apply foliar fertilizers more accurately, ensuring that crops get the right nutrients at the right time. This targeted approach not only improves plant growth but also minimizes environmental impact by decreasing excess fertilizer runoff into soil and water sources. As unpredictable weather patterns and soil degradation affect traditional farming methods, foliar fertilization is gaining popularity for its ability to deliver quick results, especially in areas with poor soil conditions. Additionally, high-value crops, such as fruits, vegetables, and cash crops, benefit significantly from foliar feeding, encouraging more farmers to integrate this method into their practices. Government initiatives promoting modern farming techniques and subsidies for advanced agricultural inputs are further accelerating the utilization of foliar fertilizers. The agri-tech companies are also wagering on establishing modern centers to come up with reliable precision farming solutions. In October 2024, Coromandel International Limited, a premier agri solutions provider in India, launched a cutting-edge Hi-Tech Polyhouse at its research & development (R&D) farm located in Shamirpet, Siddipet district, Telangana. The facility reinforced the firm’s dedication to promoting precision agriculture and speeding up innovations in developing new products.

Growing focus on horticulture

The increasing emphasis on horticulture farming is impelling the India foliar fertilizers market growth. Horticultural crops require precise nutrient management to ensure healthy growth, vibrant color, and better resistance to diseases. Foliar fertilizers provide a quick and efficient way to deliver essential nutrients directly to plant leaves, ensuring faster absorption and immediate results. Since soil conditions often vary and may not always support optimal nutrient availability, foliar application aids in overcoming deficiencies and boosting plant health. With the rising user demand for high-quality export-grade horticultural products, farmers are adopting advanced fertilization techniques to meet market standards. Additionally, protected cultivation methods like polyhouse and greenhouse farming, which are becoming more popular in India, rely heavily on foliar feeding for controlled and efficient nutrient delivery. Government support for horticulture development and training programs are further promoting the use of foliar fertilizers. In August 2024, in a significant advance for India's horticulture industry, the Union Cabinet sanctioned the Clean Plant Programme (CPP). With a budget of INR 1,765.67 Crore, the CPP sought to improve the quality and yield of fruit crops nationwide. This program aimed to establish new standards for sustainability and quality in agriculture. As horticulture continues to expand, foliar fertilization is becoming an essential practice for achieving better crop quality, higher yields, and better profitability for farmers.

India Foliar Fertilizer Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the regional level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product and application.

Product Insights:

• Mineral Liquid/Suspension Foliar Fertilizers
• Biostimulants
• Combinations of Biostimulants with Mineral Fertilizer Components

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product. This includes mineral liquid/suspension foliar fertilizers, biostimulants, and combinations of biostimulants with mineral fertilizer components.

Application Insights:

• Horticulture Openfield
• Horticulture Greenhouse
• Field Crops
• Turf and Ornamental
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes horticulture openfield, horticulture greenhouse, field crops, turf and ornamental, and others.

Regional Insights:

• North India
• South India
• East India
• West India

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

India Foliar Fertilizer Market News:

• In January 2025, Haifa Group established its subsidiary, Haifa India Fertilizers and Technologies Private Limited, to enhance its presence in India by providing innovative and precision-oriented fertilizers designed for local agricultural requirements. The firm focused on water-soluble fertilizers that delivered balanced nutrition for plants at every growth phase. Perfect for fertigation and foliar feeding, these fertilizers guaranteed effective nutrient absorption, accurate application, and reduced waste.
• In December 2024, the Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Anupriya Patel announced in Lok Sabha that the Department of Fertilizer, along with fertilizer firms, launched a Maha Abhiyan to promote the use of Nano DAP across all 15 agro-climatic zones nationwide. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) declared that IFFCO and CIL created Nano DAP and performed initial field trials on certain crops at designated ICAR institutes/state agriculture universities. The report suggested that using Nano DAP for seed treatment and foliar application could potentially reduce the need for traditionally applied granular DAP.

India Foliar Fertilizer Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the India foliar fertilizer market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the India foliar fertilizer market on the basis of product?
• What is the breakup of the India foliar fertilizer market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the India foliar fertilizer market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the India foliar fertilizer market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India foliar fertilizer market?
• What is the structure of the India foliar fertilizer market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the India foliar fertilizer market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the India foliar fertilizer market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India foliar fertilizer market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the India foliar fertilizer industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.