Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market - By Source: Poultry Manure, Cattle Manure, Guano; By Form: Pelletized/Granular, Liquid, Raw; By Crop: Cereals & Grains, Fruits & Vegetables; Turf & Ornamentals; By Region: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific Latin America and Others
1. Market Overview
Animal waste-based fertilizers, derived from manure (poultry, cattle, swine), slaughterhouse byproducts, and guano, are gaining prominence as sustainable alternatives to synthetic fertilizers. These products recycle nutrients (N-P-K), enhance soil organic matter, and lessen environmental pollution from untreated waste.
The market is driven by:
Key Trends:
2. Market Size and Forecast
|
Year |
Market Value (USD Billion) |
Key Growth Drivers |
|
2019 |
3.5 |
Baseline (traditional manure use) |
|
2024 |
5.2 |
8.2% CAGR: Fertilizer price spikes & organic farming growth |
|
2031 |
9.1 |
9.8% CAGR: Circular economy policies & waste valorization |
Projections:
3. Primary Market Drivers
A. Regulatory Push for Nutrient Recycling
B. Fertilizer Cost Volatility
C. Soil Health Benefits
D. Organic Food Demand
4. Market Challenges
A. Pathogen Contamination Risks
B. Transportation Costs
C. Farmer Adoption Barriers
5. Competitive Landscape
|
Company |
Market Share (2024) |
Key Strength |
Recent Development |
|
Darling Ingredients |
18% |
Global rendering network |
Launched Nutra-Rich organic fertilizer line |
|
AgriProtein |
12% |
Insect-based manure conversion |
Raised $105M for fly-larvae plants |
|
Tyson Foods |
10% |
Slaughterhouse byproduct access |
Partnered with Synagro for nutrient recovery |
|
Yara International |
8% |
Pelletized manure blends |
Acquired Agribios (Italy) |
|
BioFiltro |
5% |
Worm-based filtration tech |
Expanded to California dairy farms |
Emerging Players:
6. Market Segmentation
By Source:
By Form:
By Crop:
7. Regional Analysis
|
Region |
Market Share (2024) |
Growth Driver |
|
North America |
35% |
CAFOs & EPA regulations |
|
Europe |
30% |
EU Circular Economy Plan |
|
Asia-Pacific |
25% |
China’s "Zero Waste" policy |
|
Latin America |
7% |
Brazilian soybean demand |
|
Africa |
3% |
Smallholder adoption |
8. Technology Innovations
9. Regulatory Environment
Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Report
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