Global Sulphur-Coated Urea Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis Report - Forecast 2034

Global Sulphur-Coated Urea Market: Industry Perspective

The global sulphur-coated urea market size was worth around USD 2.15 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 2.86 Billion by 2034 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 2.9% between 2025 and 2034. The report analyzes the global sulphur-coated urea market's drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the sulphur-coated urea industry.

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The report analyzes the global sulphur-coated urea market’s drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the sulphur-coated urea market.

Global Sulphur-coated Urea Market: Overview

Urea is being extensively used as a nitrogen fertilizer for the good growth of crops. The reduced size of the arable lands which is majorly due to urbanization and industrialization or even due to the land degradation that occurs because of heavy flooding will lead to a growing demand for urea. Particles of urea are coated with sulfur, and this results in a sealant that always benefits nitrogen for the growth of the plant.

The sulfur-coated urea acts like a fertilizer that is slowly released for the use of plants which is due to the coating which is present on urea. The efficiency of nitrogen has increased due to the presence of wax on the granules. It helps in improving the growth of the plant and it also reduces the pollution of water. Soil compaction is reduced to a great extent due to the use of sulfur-coated urea. Sulfur-coated urea presents the benefits of sulfur fertilizers and nitrogen fertilizers to plants.

The global sulfur-coated urea market is expected to grow as the amount of money spent on luxuries has grown drastically in recent years, especially in the developed nations of the world. Growing demand for household lawns has resulted in increased growth of demand for several years period to increase the number of agricultural yields and increase the profit earned by the farmers. Personal lawns in various bungalows and residential complexes will also lead to the growth of the market to a great extent.

Landscaping has also seen a greater demand, especially in urban areas across the world which will complement the market growth of sulfur-coated urea market. As sulfur-coated urea helps in better penetration of various nutrients for the soil, the demand for sulfur-coated urea will grow significantly. Higher efficiency is exhibited as the nutrients are available for the plants directly near the roots of a plant. Sulfur-coated urea is used on a large scale in the agricultural sector and it is an extremely popular fertilizer that is used in the market. Modernization in the agricultural field will lead to increased use of this product. This also provides greater profit margins for the manufacturers due to which the market is expected to show significant growth during the forecast period.

Global Sulphur-coated Urea Market: Growth Drivers

Growing demand for food products to drive global market expansion

Arable land is limited across various nations around the globe and there is a growing demand for higher productivity in the agricultural sector which will lead to increased use of the sulfur-coated urea in the coming years. The trend of home gardening and modern agriculture will also prove to be a major factor in the growth of this market during the forecast period. Modern agricultural activities make use of hybrid seeds.

The desired characteristics from the plants of these seeds may not be consistently the same in the upcoming generation and they shall provide good opportunities for the growth of the global sulphur-coated urea market. Specialized fertilizers are seeing a greater demand in the agricultural sector as the land available for agriculture is less and the amount of food required to meet the demand of the population is increasing rapidly.

Restraints:

High cost of sulphur-coated urea to restrict market growth

The fertilizer available in the market is high in cost due to its use on a large scale not being possible even in the agricultural sector. It can only be used more in the commodity crops due to which the market growth of sulfur-coated urea will be hindered to a great extent in the coming years.

Opportunities:

Initiatives taken by the government across the globe to provide growth prospects

Higher yields are the focus of the government across various nations and the governments are constantly emphasizing making use of modern techniques in the agricultural sector which will help in maximizing the efficiency due to which the market is expected to grow well in the coming years and it will provide good opportunities for the growth of the global sulphur-coated urea market during the forecast period.

Challenges:

 Air pollution is a major challenge for market growth

When it comes to the production of sulfur-coated urea there are many hazards to the environment and these hazards have grown significantly in recent times. Toxins like domoic acid are produced due to the pollution caused by urea and they have a greater impact on algae and ocean plants. This is a major challenge that will limit market growth.

Key Insights

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global sulphur-coated urea market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 2.9% over the forecast period (2025-2034).
• Regarding revenue, the global sulphur-coated urea market size was valued at around USD 2.15 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2.86 Billion by 2034.
• The sulphur-coated urea market is projected to grow at a significant rate due to rising demand for controlled-release fertilizers, increasing agricultural productivity needs, environmental benefits of reduced nitrogen leaching, and government support for sustainable farming practices.
• Based on Product Type, the Wax Sulphur coated Urea segment is expected to lead the global market.
• On the basis of Application, the Agriculture segment is growing at a high rate and will continue to dominate the global market.
• Based on region, Asia-Pacific is predicted to dominate the global market during the forecast period.

Global Sulphur-Coated Urea Market: Report Scope

Global Sulphur-coated Urea Market: Segmentation

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The global sulphur-coated urea market can be segmented based on product type, application, and region. All the segments have been analyzed based on present and future trends and the market is estimated from 2025 to 2034.

Based on the product type, the market is segmented into wax sulfur-coated urea and polymer sulphur-coated urea. Polymer sulphur-coated urea will generate maximum revenue which is expected to be about 42% in the coming years. This type of product helps in solving the issue of intermittent nutrient release due to which the market is expected to grow substantially. The polymer coating is provided in a thin format over the Sulphur coating in this type of product which helps in the temporary isolation of urea from the environment of the soil. Coating material plays a very important role in releasing nutrients into the soil due to which this specialty product is used extensively in the production of vegetables, nurseries, orchards, and crops that have a higher value.

Based on the application, the market is segmented into agriculture, golf courses, professional lawn & turf, and others. The agricultural sector will generate maximum revenue in the coming years period, this happens to be the most popular fertilizer which is used in the agricultural sector as it provides various other trace elements in the soil which help in the healthy growth of the plants. As food products are in greater demand across the world and the agricultural sector is making use of modernized techniques the demand for sulfur-coated urea will increase substantially. It also helps in increasing the profit margins earned by the farmers due to which this type of fertilizer is used on a large scale. Adoption of smart techniques in the farming sector especially in the nations like India will prove to be a boon for the market.

The Regional, this segment includes the current and forecast demand for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America,and the Middle East and Africa.

Recent Developments:

• ChemChina as well as Sinochem entered a merger in the year 2024 and this merger of the agricultural assets of both these companies will be together known as Syngenta. The majority of the agricultural assets will be acquired from Sinochem.
• A 400 million U.S. dollar deal will help Yara in attaining Tata chemicals and this acquisition will help in taking over the urea plant as well as the distribution business which is in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Global Sulphur-coated Urea Market: Regional Analysis

The sulphur-coated urea market exhibits varied regional dynamics, with Asia-Pacific dominating due to extensive agricultural activities, rising population, and increasing demand for high-efficiency fertilizers in countries like China and India. North America follows, driven by advanced farming practices and a strong focus on sustainable agriculture to enhance crop yields while minimizing environmental impact. Europe sees steady growth, supported by stringent regulations promoting controlled-release fertilizers to reduce nutrient leaching and environmental pollution. Meanwhile, regions like Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are witnessing gradual adoption as governments and farmers increasingly recognize the benefits of sulphur-coated urea in improving soil fertility and crop productivity, spurring demand in emerging agricultural markets.

Global Sulphur-Coated Urea Market: Competitive Analysis

The report provides a company market share analysis to give a broader overview of the key market players. In addition, the report also covers key strategic developments of the market, including acquisitions & mergers, new product launches, agreements, partnerships, collaborations & joint ventures, research & development, and regional expansion of major participants involved in the sulphur-coated urea market on a global and regional basis.

The global sulphur-coated urea market is dominated by players like:

• Koch Industries Inc
• Nutrien Ltd.Haifa GroupAndersons Inc
• IFFCOCoromandel International Ltd.Israel Chemicals Ltd.Shandong Lianmeng ChemicalAgrium Advanced Technologies (AAT)

Global Sulphur-Coated Urea Market: Segmentation Analysis

The global sulphur-coated urea market is segmented as follows;

By Product Type

• Wax Sulphur coated Urea
• Polymer Sulphur coated Urea

By Application

• Agriculture
• Golf Courses
• Professional Lawn and Turf
• Other

Global Sulphur-Coated Urea Market: Regional Segment Analysis

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• The Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • Kuwait
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America