Market Trends of vietnam specialty fertilizer Industry
The Vietnamese government has been promoting policies to reduce production costs, which is expected to increase the cultivation area under field crops
- Vietnam allocates significant land to field crops, with major focuses on rice, maize (corn), and other staples. Owing to its diverse climate and topography, Vietnam can cultivate a wide array of crops. However, the country witnessed a 6.6% decline in the area dedicated to field crop cultivation during the study period.
- Rice takes center stage as Vietnam's primary field crop, given its status as a staple food. It dominates the cultivation landscape, accounting for 81.8% of the total area, followed by corn at 10.2%. In 2022, Vietnam's rice production reached around 43.9 million metric tons, solidifying its position as a leading global exporter.
- Vietnam experiences three distinct cropping seasons: winter-spring (early season), summer-autumn (midseason), and autumn-winter (longer rainy season). Key agricultural hubs in the country encompass the Red River Delta, Mekong River Delta, and Southern Terrace. Rice stands as the primary crop across all three regions, with the Mekong Delta alone contributing to half of Vietnam's rice exports.
- The Vietnamese government has implemented policies aimed at reducing production costs. These measures include cutting back on fertilizer and pesticide usage, promoting locally-sourced fertilizers, and emphasizing their role in enhancing field crop productivity, quality, and profitability. The increase in crop failures due to nutrient deficiencies and the need for high-efficiency fertilizers to combat plant dwarfism are additional factors bolstering Vietnam's fertilizers market.
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Nitrogen is a vital nutrient required for a range of field crops, and its application is notably higher
- In 2022, field crops in Vietnam saw an average application rate of 123.94 kg per hectare for primary nutrients. Within this segment, grains and cereals emerged as the largest consumers of fertilizers. Notably, rice, wheat, and maize stood out as the top cereal crops in Vietnam, with average primary nutrient application rates of 155.49 kg/ha, 228.90 kg/ha, and 148.49 kg/ha, respectively, in the same year.
- Among the primary nutrients, nitrogen took the lead, with an average application rate of 221.43 kg/hectare for field crops. This emphasis on nitrogen stems from its role in bolstering various aspects of crop growth, such as tillering, leaf area development, grain formation, filling, and protein synthesis. It also positively impacts both yield and quality. Wheat took the crown for the highest nitrogen application rate at 492.06 kg/ha, followed by rice at 328.04 kg/ha.
- In Vietnam's Vinh Phuc province, significant portions of soil suffer from degradation, characterized by low organic matter, total available nitrogen below 0.08%, total phosphorus below 0.04%, and total potassium below 1.0%. Additionally, available phosphorus falls below 10 ppm. These deficiencies have contributed to a surge in fertilizer consumption in Vietnam, rising from 49.2 kg/ha in 1969 to 415.3 kg/ha by 2018, marking an average annual growth rate of 6.71%.
- Despite 43% of Vietnam's population being involved in agriculture, the sector's contribution to the country's GDP remains modest, accounting for only about 12.36%. However, as the nation strives for agricultural stability, the demand for fertilizers continues to rise, propelling the growth of Vietnam's fertilizers market during 2023-2030.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- The growing demand for fresh produce from the country in other nations increasing the cultivation area under horticultural crops
- Manganese is the most applied micronutrient in vegetable crops in Vietnam due it its role in photosynthesis and carbohydrate synthesis
- Calcium holds the highest demand with the average application rate of 42.66 kg/ha
- The Mekong Delta and Red River Delta regions lead in the adoption of irrigation systems within the agriculture sector
- The average zinc content in soil was 15.0 mg/kg, which is lower in comparison with the Vietnamese recommendation of 200.0 mg/kg soil for agricultural soils
- Among the various crops, okra ranks as the highest nitrogen consumer, with a substantial application rate of 218.69 kg/ha
- Calcium is crucial for the development of plant tissue and overall growth in vegetables
