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Urea Market Size Overview: From Historical Performance To The 2030 Forecast
The urea market size has consistently expanded over recent years. It is projected to grow from $48.95 billion in 2025 to $50.74 billion in 2026, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%. Historically, this expansion can be attributed to several factors, including the increased consumption of fertilizers, the proliferation of agricultural productivity initiatives, the rising integration of urea into chemical manufacturing processes, the existence of extensive production facilities, and an escalating global demand for nitrogen.
The urea market size is anticipated to experience consistent growth in the coming years, with projections indicating it will reach $59.19 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%. This expansion during the forecast period is primarily driven by factors such as an escalating demand for sustainable fertilizers, the increasing adoption of urea-based solutions for emission reduction, the broadening scope of industrial chemical applications, augmented investments in efficient production technologies, and a heightened focus on controlled-release fertilizers. Significant trends expected in this period include a growing demand for high-purity urea products, increased utilization in industrial applications, wider deployment in emission control systems, the expansion of both granular and liquid urea forms, and optimized production efficiency.
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What Factor Is Increasing Demand In The Urea Market?
The expanding agriculture sector is projected to propel the future growth of the urea market. Agriculture involves the cultivation of soil, crop production, and the rearing of livestock. Urea is a crucial type of agricultural fertilizer in this industry, used to enhance plant growth and boost crop yields. It facilitates growth and increases crop yields by supplying plants with an easily accessible source of nitrogen. For instance, in January 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture, a US-based government organization, reported that Sorghum grain production in 2024 is estimated at 344 million bushels, representing an 8% increase compared to 2023. Therefore, the expanding agriculture sector is driving the growth of the urea market.
Which Segments Make Up The Urea Market?
The urea market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Grade: Fertilizer Grade, Feed Grade, Technical Grade
2) By Technology: Stamicarbon Technology, SnamProgetti Or Saipem Technology, Conventional Technologies, Other Technologies
3) By Application: Fertilizer, Urea Formaldehyde (UF) and Melamine Resins, Melamine (Cyanurates), Animal Feed, Other Applications
4) By End-User: Agriculture, Chemical, Automotive, Medical, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By Fertilizer Grade: Granular Urea, Prilled Urea, Liquid Urea
2) By Feed Grade: Urea For Ruminants, Urea For Non-Ruminants
3) By Technical Grade: Industrial Urea, Pharmaceutical Urea
Urea Market Emerging Trends: What Are Industry Leaders Focusing On?
Leading firms operating within the urea market are increasingly adopting strategic partnership approaches to assist farmers in achieving higher production levels in a sustainable and cost-effective manner. Such strategic partnerships entail companies leveraging each other’s unique strengths and resources to realize mutual benefits and success. A notable instance occurred in September 2023, when SABIC Agri-Nutrients Company, a Saudi Arabia-based fertilizer company, joined forces with ADM, a US-based food processing and commodities trading corporation, and BiOWiSH Technologies, a US-based entity specializing in developing and manufacturing products for environmental management, agribusiness, and consumer sectors. This collaboration led to the introduction of a biologically enhanced urea fertilizer designed to have lower greenhouse gas emissions, powered by BiOWiSH technology, thereby advancing sustainability in agriculture. Furthermore, a 50,000-acre pilot project launched in the midwestern United States for the 2023 growing season aims to collect vital data on these emission reductions. This initiative directly supports SABIC AN’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and plays a role in fostering the progress of environmentally friendly practices across the urea market.
Major Companies To Know In The Urea Market
Major companies operating in the urea market are Yara International ASA, CF Industries Holdings, Inc., Nutrien Ltd., Koch Fertilizer, LLC, EuroChem Group AG, Haifa Chemicals Ltd., ICL Group Ltd., OCI N.V., Coromandel International Ltd., Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Urea India Ltd., Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Shandong Xinhua Chemical Co., Ltd., Shanxi Lanhua Sci-Tech Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Guotai International Group Co., Ltd., Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd., Thai Agro Chemicals Co., Ltd., Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd., Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd., PT Pupuk Indonesia
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Urea Market Regional Landscape: Largest Region In 2025
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the urea market in 2025.South America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global urea market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the urea market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
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