Chapter 1 Industry Overview
1.1 Definition
1.2 Brief Introduction by Major Type
1.2.1 Primary Nutrients?
1.2.2 Secondary Nutrients?
1.2.3 Micronutrients?
1.2.4 Other Nutrients
1.2.5
1.2.6
1.2.7
1.2.8
1.2.9
1.3 Brief Introduction by Major Crop Type
1.3.1 Cereals & Grains?
1.3.2 Oilseeds & Pulses?
1.3.3 Fruits & Vegetables?
1.3.4 Other Crops
1.3.5
1.3.6
1.3.7
1.3.8
1.3.9
1.4 Brief Introduction by Major Regions
1.4.1 United States
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 China
1.4.4 Japan
1.4.5 India
1.5 Brief Introduction by Major Mode of Application
1.5.1 Soil?
1.5.2 Foliar?
1.5.3 Fertigation?
1.5.4 Others
1.5.5
1.5.6
1.5.7
1.5.8
1.5.9
1.6 Brief Introduction by Major
1.6.1
1.6.2
1.6.3
1.6.4
1.6.5
1.6.6
1.6.7
1.6.8
1.6.9
1.7 Brief Introduction by Major
1.7.1
1.7.2
1.7.3
1.7.4
1.7.5
1.7.6
1.7.7
1.7.8
1.7.9
1.8 Brief Introduction by Major
1.8.1
1.8.2
1.8.3
1.8.4
1.8.5
1.8.6
1.8.7
1.8.8
1.8.9
Chapter 2 Production Market Analysis
2.1 Global Production Market Analysis
2.1.1  Global Capacity, Production, Capacity Utilization Rate, Ex-Factory Price, Revenue, Cost, Gross and Gross Margin Analysis
2.1.2  Major Manufacturers Performance and Market Share
2.2 Regional Production Market Analysis
2.2.1  Regional Market Performance and Market Share
2.2.2 United States Market
2.2.3 Europe Market
2.2.4 China Market
2.2.5 Japan Market
2.2.6 India Market
2.2.7  Market
Chapter 3 Sales Market Analysis
3.1 Global Sales Market Analysis
3.1.1  Global Sales Volume, Sales Price and Sales Revenue Analysis
3.1.2  Major Manufacturers Performance and Market Share
3.2 Regional Sales Market Analysis
3.2.1  Regional Market Performance and Market Share
3.2.2 United States Market
3.2.3 Europe Market
3.2.4 China Market
3.2.5 Japan Market
3.2.6 India Market
3.2.7  Market
Chapter 4 Consumption Market Analysis
4.1 Global Consumption Market Analysis
4.1.1  Global Consumption Volume Analysis
4.2 Regional Consumption Market Analysis
4.2.1  Regional Market Performance and Market Share
4.2.2 United States Market
4.2.3 Europe Market
4.2.4 China Market
4.2.5 Japan Market
4.2.6 India Market
4.2.7  Market
Chapter 5 Production, Sales and Consumption Market Comparison Analysis
5.1 Global Production, Sales and Consumption Market Comparison Analysis
5.2 Regional Production, Sales Volume and Consumption Volume Market Comparison Analysis
5.2.1 United States
5.2.2 Europe
5.2.3 China
5.2.4 Japan
5.2.5 India
5.2.6
Chapter 6 Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison Analysis
6.1 Global Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison Analysis
6.1.1  Global Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison
6.2 Regional Major Manufacturers Production and Sales Market Comparison Analysis
6.2.1 United States
6.2.2 Europe
6.2.3 China
6.2.4 Japan
6.2.5 India
6.2.6
Chapter 7 Major Type Analysis
7.1  Major Type Market Share
7.2 Primary Nutrients?
7.3 Secondary Nutrients?
7.4 Micronutrients?
7.5 Other Nutrients
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.9
7.10
Chapter 8 Major Crop TypeAnalysis
8.1  Major Crop Type Market Share
8.2 Cereals & Grains?
8.2.1  Sales Analysis
8.3 Oilseeds & Pulses?
8.3.1  Sales Analysis
8.4 Fruits & Vegetables?
8.4.1  Sales Analysis
8.5 Other Crops
8.5.1  Sales Analysis
8.6
8.6.1  Sales Analysis
8.7
8.7.1  Sales Analysis
8.8
8.8.1  Sales Analysis
8.9
8.9.1  Sales Analysis
8.10
8.11.1  Sales Analysis
Chapter 9 Industry Chain Analysis
9.1 Up Stream Industries Analysis
9.1.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
9.1.2 Equipment and Suppliers
9.2 Manufacturing Analysis
9.2.1 Manufacturing Process
9.2.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure
9.2.3 Manufacturing Plants Distribution Analysis
9.3 Industry Chain Structure Analysis
Chapter 10 Global and Regional Market Forecast
10.1 Production Market Forecast
10.1.1 Global Market Forecast
10.1.2 Major Region Forecast
10.2 Sales Market Forecast
10.2.1 Global Market Forecast
10.2.2 Major Classification Forecast
10.3 Consumption Market Forecast
10.3.1 Global Market Forecast
10.3.2 Major Region Forecast
10.3.3 Major Application Forecast
Chapter 11 Major Manufacturers Analysis
11.1 BASF SE?
11.1.1 Company Introduction
11.1.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.1.3  Production Market Performance
11.1.4  Sales Market Performance
11.1.5 Contact Information
11.2 Akzo Nobel N.V.?
11.2.1 Company Introduction
11.2.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.2.3  Production Market Performance
11.2.4  Sales Market Performance
11.2.5 Contact Information
11.3 Syngenta AG?
11.3.1 Company Introduction
11.3.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.3.3  Production Market Performance
11.3.4  Sales Market Performance
11.3.5 Contact Information
11.4 Nufarm Limited?
11.4.1 Company Introduction
11.4.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.4.3  Production Market Performance
11.4.4  Sales Market Performance
11.4.5 Contact Information
11.5 Haifa Chemicals Ltd.?
11.5.1 Company Introduction
11.5.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.5.3  Production Market Performance
11.5.4  Sales Market Performance
11.5.5 Contact Information
11.6 Aries Agro Limited?
11.6.1 Company Introduction
11.6.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.6.3  Production Market Performance
11.6.4  Sales Market Performance
11.6.5 Contact Information
11.7 Van Iperen International?
11.7.1 Company Introduction
11.7.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.7.3  Production Market Performance
11.7.4  Sales Market Performance
11.7.5 Contact Information
11.8 Valagro SPA?
11.8.1 Company Introduction
11.8.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.8.3  Production Market Performance
11.8.4  Sales Market Performance
11.8.5 Contact Information
11.9 Protex International?
11.9.1 Company Introduction
11.9.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.9.3  Production Market Performance
11.9.4  Sales Market Performance
11.9.5 Contact Information
11.10 Deretil Agronutritional
11.10.1 Company Introduction
11.10.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.10.3  Production Market Performance
11.10.4  Sales Market Performance
11.10.5 Contact Information
11.11
11.11.1 Company Introduction
11.11.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.11.3  Production Market Performance
11.11.4  Sales Market Performance
11.11.5 Contact Information
11.12
11.12.1 Company Introduction
11.12.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.12.3  Production Market Performance
11.12.4  Sales Market Performance
11.12.5 Contact Information
11.13
11.13.1 Company Introduction
11.13.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.13.3  Production Market Performance
11.13.4  Sales Market Performance
11.13.5 Contact Information
11.14
11.14.1 Company Introduction
11.14.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.14.3  Production Market Performance
11.14.4  Sales Market Performance
11.14.5 Contact Information
11.15
11.15.1 Company Introduction
11.15.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.15.3  Production Market Performance
11.15.4  Sales Market Performance
11.15.5 Contact Information
11.16
11.16.1 Company Introduction
11.16.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.16.3  Production Market Performance
11.16.4  Sales Market Performance
11.16.5 Contact Information
11.17
11.17.1 Company Introduction
11.17.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.17.3  Production Market Performance
11.17.4  Sales Market Performance
11.17.5 Contact Information
11.18
11.18.1 Company Introduction
11.18.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.18.3  Production Market Performance
11.18.4  Sales Market Performance
11.18.5 Contact Information
11.19
11.19.1 Company Introduction
11.19.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.19.3  Production Market Performance
11.19.4  Sales Market Performance
11.19.5 Contact Information
11.20
11.20.1 Company Introduction
11.20.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.20.3  Production Market Performance
11.20.4  Sales Market Performance
11.20.5 Contact Information
11.21

11.21.1 Company Introduction
11.21.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.21.3  Production Market Performance
11.21.4  Sales Market Performance
11.21.5 Contact Information
11.22

11.22.1 Company Introduction
11.22.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.22.3  Production Market Performance
11.22.4  Sales Market Performance
11.22.5 Contact Information
11.23

11.23.1 Company Introduction
11.23.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.23.3  Production Market Performance
11.23.4  Sales Market Performance
11.23.5 Contact Information
11.24

11.24.1 Company Introduction
11.24.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.24.3  Production Market Performance
11.24.4  Sales Market Performance
11.24.5 Contact Information
11.25

11.25.1 Company Introduction
11.25.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.25.3  Production Market Performance
11.25.4  Sales Market Performance
11.25.5 Contact Information
11.26

11.26.1 Company Introduction
11.26.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.26.3  Production Market Performance
11.26.4  Sales Market Performance
11.26.5 Contact Information
11.27

11.27.1 Company Introduction
11.27.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.27.3  Production Market Performance
11.27.4  Sales Market Performance
11.27.5 Contact Information
11.28

11.28.1 Company Introduction
11.28.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.28.3  Production Market Performance
11.28.4  Sales Market Performance
11.28.5 Contact Information
11.29

11.29.1 Company Introduction
11.29.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.29.3  Production Market Performance
11.29.4  Sales Market Performance
11.29.5 Contact Information
11.30

11.30.1 Company Introduction
11.30.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.30.3  Production Market Performance
11.30.4  Sales Market Performance
11.30.5 Contact Information
11.31

11.31.1 Company Introduction
11.31.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.31.3  Production Market Performance
11.31.4  Sales Market Performance
11.31.5 Contact Information
11.32

11.32.1 Company Introduction
11.32.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.32.3  Production Market Performance
11.32.4  Sales Market Performance
11.32.5 Contact Information
11.33

11.33.1 Company Introduction
11.33.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.33.3  Production Market Performance
11.33.4  Sales Market Performance
11.33.5 Contact Information
11.34

11.34.1 Company Introduction
11.34.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.34.3  Production Market Performance
11.34.4  Sales Market Performance
11.34.5 Contact Information
11.35

11.35.1 Company Introduction
11.35.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.35.3  Production Market Performance
11.35.4  Sales Market Performance
11.35.5 Contact Information
11.36

11.36.1 Company Introduction
11.36.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.36.3  Production Market Performance
11.36.4  Sales Market Performance
11.36.5 Contact Information
11.37

11.37.1 Company Introduction
11.37.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.37.3  Production Market Performance
11.37.4  Sales Market Performance
11.37.5 Contact Information
11.38

11.38.1 Company Introduction
11.38.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.38.3  Production Market Performance
11.38.4  Sales Market Performance
11.38.5 Contact Information
11.39

11.39.1 Company Introduction
11.39.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.39.3  Production Market Performance
11.39.4  Sales Market Performance
11.39.5 Contact Information
11.40

11.40.1 Company Introduction
11.40.2 Product Specification and Major Types Analysis
11.40.3  Production Market Performance
11.40.4  Sales Market Performance
11.40.5 Contact Information
Chapter 12 New Project Investment Feasibility Analysis
12.1 New Project SWOT Analysis
12.2 New Project Investment Feasibility Analysis
Chapter 13 Conclusions
Chapter 14 Appendix
Author List
Disclosure Section
Research Methodology
Data Source
Interview List
Global Disclaimer

Metal Chelates Market — Segment Analysis

1. By Chelating Agent Type

·         EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) Chelates
Most widely used for agricultural micronutrients, cleaning, and water treatment.

·         DTPA (Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid) Chelates
Effective for metals like Fe and Zn in moderate pH conditions.

·         EDDHA / EDDHSA / EDDH-type Chelates
High-stability chelates especially for iron in alkaline soils.

·         IDHA / GLDA / Biodegradable Chelates
Eco-friendly, rapidly degradable, used in agriculture, detergents, and food applications.

·         Citric Acid & Organic Acid Chelates
Used in food, nutrition, and mild cleaning formulations.

·         Amino-Acid & Protein-Based Chelates
High bioavailability; widely adopted in feed, nutraceuticals, and premium fertilizers.

·         Polyphosphates & Phosphonates
Applied in industrial water treatment and cleaning systems.

2. By Metal Chelated

·         Iron Chelates (Fe-EDTA, Fe-EDDHA, Fe-DTPA)
Largest segment in agriculture for correcting iron deficiency.

·         Zinc Chelates (Zn-EDTA, Zn-DTPA, Zn-amino-acid complexes)
Widely used in crops and feed premixes.

·         Manganese Chelates
Important for crop micronutrient balance.

·         Copper Chelates
Used in fertilizers, feed, and some industrial processes.

·         Calcium & Magnesium Chelates
Used in nutraceuticals, food fortification, and feed.

·         Multi-Mineral Blends
Combination chelates for complete micronutrient solutions.

3. By Application

·         Agriculture & Horticulture
Micronutrient fertilizers, foliar sprays, fertigation, soil correction.

·         Animal Feed & Nutrition
Chelated minerals for improved absorption and reduced excretion.

·         Industrial & Water Treatment
Scale removal, corrosion control, metal sequestration.

·         Household & Institutional Cleaning
Detergents, surface cleaners, chelating agents for water softening.

·         Food & Beverage Processing
Mineral fortification, pH control, color stabilization.

·         Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
High-purity mineral supplements.

·         Metal Finishing & Plating
Complexing agents in baths and metal surface treatments.

·         Environmental & Mining Applications
Metal recovery, soil washing, remediation.

4. By Form

·         Liquid Chelates (fertigation-ready, industrial blends)

·         Dry Chelates (powders, granules, premix salts)

·         Encapsulated / Controlled-Release Chelates

·         Custom Formulations & Multi-nutrient Blends

Key Players in the Metal Chelates Market

• BASF SE – Major global chemical company with strong presence in agricultural and industrial chelates.
• AkzoNobel N.V. – Known for specialty chemicals including chelating agents for industrial and agricultural use.
• Dow Inc. – Offers chelating solutions for water treatment, agriculture, and industrial applications.
• Nouryon – Focused on advanced chelates for cleaning, water treatment, and agriculture.
• Valagro S.p.A. – Specialized in biostimulants and agricultural chelates for crop nutrition.
• Aries Agro Limited – Indian company with a strong portfolio of micronutrient chelates for agriculture.
• Shandong IRO Chelating Chemicals Co., Ltd. – Chinese manufacturer of EDTA and other chelating agents.
• AVT Natural Products Ltd. – Provides chelated micronutrients for agricultural applications.
• Sequestrene (part of Syngenta Group) – Known for iron chelates used in crop nutrition.
• Haifa Chemicals Ltd. – Offers chelated fertilizers and micronutrients for global agriculture.