Valued at USD 4.69 billion in 2024 (the base year), the soil amendments market is projected to reach USD 5.20 billion in 2025 and USD 13.44 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 11.1% during the forecast period 2025–2034. Key factors driving demand include easier availability of humic substances as raw materials, strong demand for organic food products and high-value crops, and population growth. Key players include Adama; Bayer; BASF SE; Evonik Industries; FMC Corporation; Greenfield Eco Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited; Lallemand Inc; Novozymes; Nufarm; Oro Agri Europe S.A.; Saint-Gobain; SANOWAY GmbH; T Stanes & Company; and UPL Limited. This article examines how product and soil-type dynamics are influencing supplier strategies.

Organic Segment Leads Product Demand

The organic segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2024, as lifestyle change, urbanization, and growing consumer demand for organic food sustain consumption of products such as worm compost, food waste, manure, and sewage sludge. IFOAM Organics International reported in February 2021 that 1.6% of farmland around the world was organic. Rising demand for organic food increases the need for certified organic soil amendments, as farmers must use approved inputs to meet certification standards and consumer expectations. High prices of organic soil amendments and limited farmer awareness of application methods remain barriers, especially for small-scale producers with limited budgets.

Humic Substances Support Supply Stability

Availability of humic substances reduces production costs and improves supply chain stability for manufacturers, allowing wider distribution and competitive pricing for end users. In March 2025, the Fertilizer and Soil Amendments Product Roundup highlighted Sure Humate, a concentrated humic acid formulation, among several new innovations. Supply of adulterated and low-quality products, however, is identified as a restraint that suppliers must address.

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Clay Soil Is the Fastest-Growing Soil Type

The clay segment is expected to be the fastest-growing soil type during the forecast period. Amendments are used in clay soil to increase pores, prevent crusting, and stop erosion and water runoff, and routine amending can transform heavily compacted clay soil into healthy soil for gardens and lawns. Gypsum is ideally added to clay soil to relieve compaction in existing gardens and lawns, while also supplying essential plant nutrients such as calcium and sulfur. In vegetable gardens, gypsum helps prevent calcium deficiency.

Clay is also widely used in the ceramic industry. According to Prasar Bharati, India's exports of ceramics and glassware reached a record USD 3,464 million in 2021–22, which may increase demand for amendments in that sector.

Regional Outlook for the Soil Amendments Market

North America dominated the market in 2024, owing to rapid growth of residential gardening in the U.S. Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period due to large-scale agricultural activity and the rising need to address soil degradation. Intensive farming practices have pushed farmers to seek solutions that ensure crop yield stability and restore fertility, while a large population increases pressure on the food supply chain. Adoption of inorganic and organic amendments is rising as a strategy to improve soil health, water retention, and agricultural output.

Market Structure and Pandemic Impact

The Soil Amendments market is segmented by product into organic and inorganic, by soil type into clay, sand, loam, and silt, and by application into construction and mining, agriculture and gardening, and others. The COVID-19 pandemic affected the market through reduced supply of crop fertilizers during lockdowns, and cross-border barriers created shortages of supplies for farmers.

Regulatory and Competitive Context

In the U.S., the Association of American Plant Food Control Officials regulates the sales and distribution of fertilizers and amendments, while South Africa regulates the import and sale of fertilizers, farm feeds, and related products under the Fertilizers, Feeds and Remedies Act (Act 36 of 1947). Governments worldwide have also introduced initiatives and schemes to promote adoption of organic amendments, and greater demand from developing nations is expected to fuel market growth.

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