According to the latest reports from MarketsandMarkets and Research and Markets, the global agricultural chelated trace element market reached a size of USD 1.66 billion in 2025, and is projected to surpass USD 2.6 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 9.4%.
Among all product segments, EDTA-chelated trace elements (including EDTA-Zn, EDTA-Fe, EDTA-Mn, EDTA-Cu, etc.) account for over 35% of the total chelated fertilizer market, making them the most widely adopted chelator-based fertilizers at present.
Driven by widespread soil acidification, salinization and the expansion of intensive farming, the Asia-Pacific region contributes more than 31% of global demand, with China and India acting as the core growth drivers. The large-scale cultivation of cereals and oilseed crops, alongside steady demand for EDTA-Fe (to prevent leaf chlorosis) and EDTA-Zn (to boost enzymatic activity) in high-value fruits and vegetables, continuously fuels import and export trade of EDTA chelated fertilizers.