Report Code : CVMI280520252 | Published Date : May 28, 2025

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:

  • Stringent environmental regulations (e.g., EU Nitrates Directive, US Clean Water Act) limiting synthetic fertilizer runoff.
  • Rising costs of chemical fertilizers (urea prices tripled since 2021).
  • Growth in organic farming (global organic acreage expanded by 56% since 2015).

 

Key Trends:

  • Pelletized & Granulated Manure (45% share): Odor-controlled, easy-to-apply formulations dominate.
  • High-P Guano Fertilizers (Premium Segment): Sourced from seabird/bat guano, ideal for horticulture.
  • Waste-to-Value Innovations: Companies like Re-Nuble convert food waste into animal feed, then fertilizer.

 

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:

  • North America leads (35% share) due to CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations).
  • Sensitivity: A 20% increase in organic farmland could push the market to USD 10.5B by 2031.

 

3. Primary Market Drivers

A. Regulatory Push for Nutrient Recycling

  • EU’s Circular Economy Action Plan: Mandates 60% manure recycling by 2030.
  • US EPA’s AFO Rules: Requires large farms to treat waste as fertilizer.

 

B. Fertilizer Cost Volatility

  • Urea prices surged 300% since 2021, making manure cost-competitive.

 

C. Soil Health Benefits

  • Iowa State Trials (2023): Manure-treated soils saw 12% higher organic carbon vs. synthetic fertilizers.

 

D. Organic Food Demand

  • 72% of EU consumers prefer "organic waste-grown" produce (2024 survey).

 

4. Market Challenges

A. Pathogen Contamination Risks

  • E. coli/Salmonella in raw manure require heat treatment (USD 20/ton cost).

 

B. Transportation Costs

  • Bulk manure is 70% water, making long-distance shipping uneconomical.

 

C. Farmer Adoption Barriers

  • 40% of U.S. row-crop farmers resist due to odor and handling issues.

 

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:

  • Re-Nuble: Converts food waste into animal feed, then fertilizer.
  • CleanBay Renewables: Poultry litter-to-fertilizer plants in Maryland.

 

6. Market Segmentation

By Source:

  • Poultry Manure (40% share): High-N, fast-acting.
  • Cattle Manure (XX%): Improves soil structure.
  • Guano (XX%): Premium high-P product.

 

By Form:

  • Pelletized/Granular (XX%): Low-odor, commercial farms.
  • Liquid (30%): Fertigation systems.
  • Raw (XX%): Smallholder traditional use.

 

By Crop:

  • Cereals & Grains (45%)
  • Fruits & Vegetables (XX%)
  • Turf & Ornamentals (XX%)

 

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

  • Pathogen-Killing Torrefaction: Heats manure to 300°C without nutrient loss (AgriTech Systems).
  • Nutrient Concentrates: NitroFerm extracts 90% pure N from swine waste.
  • Blockchain Traceability: IBM Food Trust tracks manure-to-field nutrient flow.

 

9. Regulatory Environment

  • EU: STRUBIAS guidelines classify processed manure as organic fertilizers.
  • USA: USDA Organic certifies composted manure (no raw use).
  • China: GB 2025 standards mandate heavy metal testing.




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  • Darling Ingredients
  • AgriProtein
  • Tyson Foods
  • Yara International
  • BioFiltro

Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Report

Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Report

  1. 1. Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Research Report
    1. 1.1 Study Objectives
      1.2 Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market - Overview
      1.3 Reason to Read This Report
      1.4 Methodology and Forecast Analysis


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    1. 2. Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Research Report - Preface
      1. 2.1 Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
        1. 2.1.1 By Source
          2.1.2 By Form
          2.1.3 By Crop
          2.1.4 By Region


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    1. 3. Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Dynamics
      1. 3.1. Drivers - Macro-Economic Based, Supply Side, and Demand Side Drivers
        3.2. Restraints – By Source, By Form, By Crop, By Country
        3.3. Opportunities – By Source, By Form, By Crop, By Country
        3.4. Trends – By Source, By Form, By Crop, By Country
        3.5. PEST Analysis
        3.6. Porters Five Rule Analysis
        3.7. Company’s Share Analysis (CSA) by Region or By Country
        3.8. Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Research Report – DROTs Impact Analysis


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    1. 4. Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Research Report, Historic Data 2019 - 2023 and Forecast Analysis Data 2024 - 2031
      1. 4.1. Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        4.2. Annual Market Trend Assessment – Year-on-Year (YoY) Growth Analysis (%)
        4.3. Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031
        4.4. Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031


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    1. 5. Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market, By Source, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
      1. 5.1 Poultry Manure 5.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        5.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        5.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        5.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
        5.2 Cattle Manure 5.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        5.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        5.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        5.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
        5.3 Guano 5.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        5.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        5.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        5.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031


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      6. Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market, By Form, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
      1. 6.1 Pelletized/Granular 6.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        6.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        6.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        6.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
        6.2 Liquid 6.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        6.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        6.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        6.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
        6.3 Raw 6.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        6.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        6.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        6.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031


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      7. Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market, By Crop, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
      1. 7.1 Cereals & Grains 7.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        7.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        7.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        7.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
        7.2 Fruits & Vegetables 7.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        7.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        7.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        7.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
        7.3 Turf & Ornamentals 7.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
        7.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
        7.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
        7.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031


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    1. 8. Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
      1. 8.1 North America
        1. 8.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
          8.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
          8.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
          8.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031


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        8.2 Europe
        1. 8.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
          8.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
          8.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
          8.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031


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        8.3 Asia-Pacific
        1. 8.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
          8.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
          8.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
          8.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031


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        8.4 Latin America
        1. 8.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
          8.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
          8.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
          8.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031


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        8.5 Middle East and Africa
        1. 8.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
          8.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
          8.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
          8.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031


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        8.6 Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Source, By Form, By Crop, and Region, 2024 - 2031
    1. 9. North America Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
      1. 9.1 By Source Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 9.1.1 Poultry Manure
          9.1.2 Cattle Manure
          9.1.3 Guano


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        9.2 By Form Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 9.2.1 Pelletized/Granular
          9.2.2 Liquid
          9.2.3 Raw


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        9.3 By Crop Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 9.3.1 Cereals & Grains
          9.3.2 Fruits & Vegetables
          9.3.3 Turf & Ornamentals


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        9.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 9.4.1 United States
          9.4.2 Canada


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        9.5 North America Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Source, By Form, By Crop, and Country, 2024 - 2031
        9.6 Regional Trends Analysis
        9.7 North America Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Research Report - Company Profiles
        1. 9.7.1 Company 1 (United States)
          9.7.2 Company 2 (Canada)
          9.7.3 Company 3 (Canada)


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      10. Europe Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
      1. 10.1 By Source Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 10.1.1 Poultry Manure
          10.1.2 Cattle Manure
          10.1.3 Guano


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        10.2 By Form Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 10.2.1 Pelletized/Granular
          10.2.2 Liquid
          10.2.3 Raw


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        10.3 By Crop Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 10.3.1 Cereals & Grains
          10.3.2 Fruits & Vegetables
          10.3.3 Turf & Ornamentals


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        10.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 10.4.1 Germany
          10.4.2 United Kingdom
          10.4.3 France
          10.4.4 Spain
          10.4.5 Italy
          10.4.6 Russia
          10.4.7 Netherlands and Rest of Europe


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        10.5 Europe Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Source, By Form, By Crop, and Country, 2024 - 2031
        10.6 Regional Trends Analysis
        10.7 Europe Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Research Report - Company Profiles
        1. 10.7.1 Company 1 (Germany)
          10.7.2 Company 2 (United Kingdom)
          10.7.3 Company 3 (United Kingdom)


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      11. Asia-Pacific Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
      1. 11.1 By Source Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 11.1.1 Poultry Manure
          11.1.2 Cattle Manure
          11.1.3 Guano


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        11.2 By Form Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 11.2.1 Pelletized/Granular
          11.2.2 Liquid
          11.2.3 Raw


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        11.3 By Crop Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 11.3.1 Cereals & Grains
          11.3.2 Fruits & Vegetables
          11.3.3 Turf & Ornamentals


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        11.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 11.4.1 China
          11.4.2 Japan
          11.4.3 India
          11.4.4 South Korea
          11.4.5 Australia & New Zealand
          11.4.6 ASEAN
          11.4.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific


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        11.5 Asia-Pacific Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Source, By Form, By Crop, and Country, 2024 - 2031
        11.6 Regional Trends Analysis
        11.7 Asia-Pacific Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Research Report - Company Profiles
        1. 11.7.1 Company 1 (China)
          11.7.2 Company 2 (Japan)
          11.7.3 Company 3 (Japan)


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      12. Latin America Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
      1. 12.1 By Source Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 12.1.1 Poultry Manure
          12.1.2 Cattle Manure
          12.1.3 Guano


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        12.2 By Form Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 12.2.1 Pelletized/Granular
          12.2.2 Liquid
          12.2.3 Raw


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        12.3 By Crop Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 12.3.1 Cereals & Grains
          12.3.2 Fruits & Vegetables
          12.3.3 Turf & Ornamentals


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        12.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 12.4.1 Brazil
          12.4.2 Mexico
          12.4.3 Argentina
          12.4.4 Peru
          12.4.5 Colombia
          12.4.6 Rest of Latin America


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        12.5 Latin America Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Source, By Form, By Crop, and Country, 2024 - 2031
        12.6 Regional Trends Analysis
        12.7 Latin America Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Research Report - Company Profiles
        1. 12.7.1 Company 1 (Brazil)
          12.7.2 Company 2 (Mexico)
          12.7.3 Company 3 (Mexico)


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      13. Middle East and Africa Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
      1. 13.1 By Source Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 13.1.1 Poultry Manure
          13.1.2 Cattle Manure
          13.1.3 Guano


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        13.2 By Form Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 13.2.1 Pelletized/Granular
          13.2.2 Liquid
          13.2.3 Raw


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        13.3 By Crop Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 13.3.1 Cereals & Grains
          13.3.2 Fruits & Vegetables
          13.3.3 Turf & Ornamentals


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        13.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
        1. 13.4.1 Saudi Arabia
          13.4.2 UAE
          13.4.3 South Africa
          13.4.4 Egypt
          13.4.5 Israel
          13.4.6 Rest of Middle East and Africa


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        13.5 Middle East and Africa Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Source, By Form, By Crop, and Country, 2024 - 2031
        13.6 Regional Trends Analysis
        13.7 Middle East and Africa Animal Waste-Based Fertilizers Market Research Report - Company Profiles
        1. 13.7.1 Company 1 (Saudi Arabia)
          13.7.2 Company 2 (UAE)
          13.7.3 Company 3 (UAE)


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      14. Competition Landscape
      1. 14.1 Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
        14.2 Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Assessments, Portfolio of Offerings, Milestones and Achievements, Strategic Initiative, and SWOT Analysis)
        1. 14.2.1 Darling Ingredients
          14.2.2 AgriProtein
          14.2.3 Tyson Foods
          14.2.4 Yara International
          14.2.5 BioFiltro
          14.2.6 Midwestern BioAg
          14.2.7 Fertrell
          14.2.8 Biostar Renewables
          14.2.9 Coromandel International Ltd.
          14.2.10 National Fertilizers Limited
          14.2.11 Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited
          14.2.12 Tata Chemicals
          14.2.13 Sustane Natural Fertilizer Inc.


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    1. 15. Data Collection Method and Research Approach


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    1. 16. Principal Presumptions and Acronyms



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