Mercado mundial del guano: tendencias de la industria y pronóstico hasta 2031

Análisis y tamaño del mercado del guano

El mercado del guano ofrece oportunidades extraordinarias para el progreso agrícola y los beneficios económicos. Con su rico contenido orgánico, el guano mejora la fertilidad del suelo, promoviendo el rendimiento y la calidad de los cultivos. Los agricultores aprovechan este fertilizante natural para cultivar productos más saludables y, al mismo tiempo, minimizar el impacto ambiental. En consecuencia, el mercado del guano no solo impulsa el progreso agrícola, sino que también sustenta los ecosistemas, asegurando beneficios a largo plazo tanto para los agricultores como para el medio ambiente.

El tamaño del mercado mundial de guano se valoró en USD 602,96 millones en 2023 y se proyecta que alcance los USD 1.005,42 millones para 2031, con una CAGR del 6,60% durante el período de pronóstico de 2024 a 2031. Además de los conocimientos sobre escenarios de mercado como el valor de mercado, la tasa de crecimiento, la segmentación, la cobertura geográfica y los principales actores, los informes de mercado seleccionados por Data Bridge Market Research también incluyen un análisis profundo de expertos, epidemiología de pacientes, análisis de canalización, análisis de precios y marco regulatorio.

Alcance del informe y segmentación del mercado       

Definición de mercado

El guano es un fertilizante natural compuesto de excrementos de aves o murciélagos, rico en nitrógeno, fósforo y potasio. Históricamente ha sido valorado para fines agrícolas debido a su contenido de nutrientes. Extraído de colonias de aves marinas o cuevas donde anidan los murciélagos, el guano ha desempeñado un papel importante en la agricultura y la industria, particularmente en el siglo XIX, antes de la llegada de los fertilizantes sintéticos.

Dinámica del mercado del guano

Conductores

• Rising Agricultural Demand

Guano's nutrient-rich composition, boasting nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, renders it a sought-after organic fertilizer. Agricultural sectors, particularly those prioritizing organic farming methods, increasingly rely on guano to enhance soil fertility and crop yields sustainably. For instance, organic coffee plantations in South America utilize guano to enrich soil quality, fostering robust growth and superior bean quality, aligning with consumer demand for eco-friendly products.

• Growth in Horticulture

The horticulture industry, including floriculture and greenhouse cultivation, relies on high-quality fertilizers to ensure optimal plant growth and yield. Guano's effectiveness as a natural fertilizer makes it attractive to this sector, particularly for specialty crops and high-value plants.  For instance, in orchid cultivation, guano's balanced nutrient composition supports robust growth and vibrant blooms. Its organic nature aligns with the sector's emphasis on sustainable practices, driving its adoption among growers seeking premium yields and superior quality in high-value crops.

Opportunities

• Consumer Awareness and Preferences

Increasing consumer awareness of the environmental and health impacts of food choices fuels demand for sustainably produced agricultural products. This trend boosts the preference for organic produce, which, in turn, drives the demand for natural fertilizers such as guano food. For instance, a rise in sales of organic fruits and vegetables correlates with increased interest in fertilizers that align with organic farming principles, such as guano.

• Rising Organic Farming Trends

The rise of organic farming, fueled by concerns over environmental sustainability and health, fuels the demand for natural fertilizers such as guano. Its nutrient richness and organic nature make it an ideal fit, aligning seamlessly with this movement. For instance, small-scale organic vegetable farms in California increasingly rely on guano to enrich soil health and yield nutrient-dense crops, meeting consumer demands for sustainable produce.

Restraints/Challenges

• High Transportation Costs

High transportation costs due to remote guano deposits hinder market competitiveness against locally produced or synthetic fertilizers. Accessibility challenges exacerbate expenses, making guano less appealing to consumers. The significant cost difference hampers guano's market reach and demand, impacting its feasibility as a fertilizer choice across different agricultural settings.    

• Declining Natural Sources

Depletion of seabird and bat populations, caused by habitat destruction, climate change, and overharvesting, significantly hampers the guano market. With guano primarily sourced from these creatures, their declining numbers limit the availability of this valuable fertilizer resource, leading to supply shortages and increased costs, thereby challenging the sustainability and profitability of the guano industry.   

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Guano Market Scope

The market is segmented on the basis of form and crop type. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Form

• Dry
• Liquid

 Crop Type

• Cereals and Grains
• Oilseeds and Pulses
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Others

Guano Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country form and crop type as referenced above.

The countries covered in the market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa, Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America.

Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the highest CAGR in the market during the forecast period. Growing prevalence of bacterial and fungal diseases in crops, increasing personal disposable income, rising awareness in regards to various organic farming practices, and surge in expenditure for research and development proficiencies are significant factors fostering the region's growth.

North America region is expected to dominate the guano market, maintaining its stronghold due to expanding agricultural land and increasing demand for high-quality crops. With a historical precedent as one of the earliest adopters, America sustains its leadership in guano fertilizer utilization.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points like down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.

Competitive Landscape and Guano Market Share Analysis

The market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to the market.

Some of the major players operating in the market are:

• Tata Chemicals Ltd. (India)
• BASF SE (Germany)
• DuPont (U.S.)
• Dow (U.S.)
• Hanfeng Evergreen (China)
• LUXI GROUP (China)
• EcoChem (Canada)
• Yara (Norway)
• UPL (India)
• Syngenta Crop Protection AG (Switzerland)
• LANXESS (Germany)
• FMC Corporation (U.S.)
• ADAMA (Israel)
• The Scotts Company LLC. (U.S.)
• Coromandel International Limited (India)
• National Fertilizers Limited (India)
• KRIBHCO (India)
• Italpollina S.p.A. (Italy)
• ILSA SpA (Italia)

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