Urea Market

Global Urea Market Outlook 2024-2032:

The global urea market size reached US$ 51.9 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 59.9 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 1.6% during 2024-2032. The increasing demand for food and crops, rising sales of vehicles, and the growing usage in the production of medical drugs represent some of the key factors driving the market.

Urea (‎CH₄N₂O), also known as carbamide, is a colorless, odorless, and crystalline substance soluble in water and ethanol. It is a stable compound composed of carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and hydrogen. It is generally synthesized by combining ammonia with carbon dioxide (CO₂) under high pressure to obtain solid odorless white pellets or crystals. It is a dry granular substance that is easy to handle and transport. It can be applied to the soil using various equipment, such as spreaders and sprayers. It does not break down easily and is stored for a long period without losing its effectiveness as a fertilizer.

Global Urea Market Trends:

The growing global population and consequently surging need for food represent one of the major factors driving the demand for CH₄N₂O to improve soil fertility and crop production around the world. Moreover, declining arable land, rising food security concerns, and the growing awareness about the harmful effects of chemical-based fertilizers are catalyzing the need for eco-friendly solutions, including CH₄N₂O to improve crop yield. This, coupled with the shifting consumer preferences for organic food products and significant growth in the agricultural sector, is favoring the growth of the market. Besides this, the rising need for efficient cattle feed supplements is strengthening the growth of the market. In addition, CH₄N₂O is employed in the automotive industry to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from diesel engines and meet emission regulations. It is also used in the exhaust systems and tanks of diesel-powered vehicles to remove nitrogen oxide from the exhaust. This, along with the increasing sales of vehicles on account of rapid urbanization and inflating income levels, is propelling the growth of the market. Furthermore, the rising use of CH₄N₂O in various medical treatments like hemodialysis to remove excess fluids and waste products from the blood of patients with kidney failure is contributing to the market growth. Apart from this, the growing utilization of CH₄N₂O in the manufacturing of medical drugs and ointments to treat skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and calluses is influencing the market positively. Additionally, the increasing usage of CH₄N₂O in the production of other chemicals, such as adhesives, resins, melamine, and explosives, is creating a positive outlook for the market.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global urea market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on grade, application and end-use industry.

Grade Insights:

• Fertilizers Grade
• Feed Grade
• Technical Grade
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the urea market based on the grade. This includes fertilizers grade, feed grade, and technical grade. According to the report, technical grade represented the largest segment.

Application Insights:

• Nitrogenous Fertilizer
• Stabilizing Agent
• Keratolyte
• Resin
• Others
   

A detailed breakup and analysis of the urea market based on the application has also been provided in the report. This includes nitrogenous fertilizer, stabilizing agent, keratolyte, resin and others. According to the report, nitrogenous fertilizer accounted for the largest market share.

End-Use Industry Insights:

• Agriculture
• Chemical
• Automotive
• Medical
• Others
   

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the urea market based on the end-use industry. This includes agriculture, chemical, automotive, medical and others. According to the report, agriculture represented the largest segment.

Regional Insights:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others) was the largest market for urea. Some of the factors driving the Asia Pacific urea market included rising food security concerns, government initiatives, development in the agriculture sector, etc.

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global urea market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, market share by key players, 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. Some of the companies covered include Acron Group, BASF SE, BIP (Oldbury) Limited, EuroChem, Jiangsu Sanmu Group Co. Ltd., Koch Fertilizer LLC, OCI N.V, Petrobras, Qatar Fertiliser Company, SABIC, Yara International ASA, etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.

Report Coverage:

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the urea market from 2018-2032.
• The research study provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global urea market.
• The study maps the leading, as well as the fastest-growing, regional markets. It further enables stakeholders to identify the key country-level markets within each region.
• 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 urea 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.