Fertilizers
Pioneering sustainable fertilizer solutions for the future of agriculture
Roquette is at the forefront of this transformation, offering a diverse portfolio of plant-based ingredients and technologies designed to help fertilizer producers create next-generation products that meet both sustainability goals and high-performance standards.
Meeting the growing demand for sustainable fertilizer solutions
The global fertilizer market is transforming, with the organic segment projected to reach €12.01 billion in 2025. This growth is driven by increasing consumer interest in sustainable agriculture and growing preference to enhance traditional fertilization practices with plant-based alternatives. Climate change impacts and concerns about the accessibility of synthetic fertilizers are driving the industry toward innovative, plant-based solutions.
Traditional fertilizer production faces mounting sustainability challenges. While synthetic and mineral fertilizers remain essential for global food production, their dependency on fossil fuels contributes approximately 1-2% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The Haber-Bosch process, essential for nitrogen production, relies on natural gas and creates significant environmental impact. Additionally, microplastic contamination from conventional fertilizer coatings poses growing environmental concerns that require immediate solutions.
Plant-based innovation for associated fertilization
Modern agriculture increasingly adopts integrated fertilization approaches, combining mineral fertilizers, organic fertilizers, and biofertilizers to optimize crop nutrition while reducing environmental impact. Roquette offers a comprehensive range of plant-based raw materials that enable fertilizer producers to develop enhanced formulations across all fertilizer categories.
Our solutions provide NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) nutrition while supporting soil microbiome health through organic compounds, vitamins, and trace minerals. Whether you're producing synthetic fertilizers requiring microplastic-free coatings, developing organic fertilizer blends, or formulating biofertilizers, our plant-based ingredients offer sustainable enhancement opportunities.
Roquette's fertilizer solutions portfolio
SOLULYS® offers soluble, stable plant extracts with various NPK profiles enhanced by free amino acids, organic acids, vitamins, and minerals acting as growth factors. Available in both balanced formulations and specialized profiles (such as our potato-based variants), these protein-based solutions serve multiple purposes: organic fertilizers, raw materials for biofertilizer formulations, and additives for enhanced synthetic fertilizer performance, while promoting beneficial microbial development in soil ecosystems.
AGROBIND™ provides a comprehensive platform of plant-based binders for sustainable coating solutions. This technology delivers superior performance across film coating with enhanced adhesion, and granulation. The platform eliminates microplastic contamination while maintaining nutrient delivery performance, making it ideal for manufacturers of synthetic, mineral, or organic fertilizers seeking regulatory compliance and environmental responsibility.
Gluconates, are progressive acidifiers and complexing agents that enhance mineral and metal ion uptake across all fertilizer types. These organic compounds prove particularly effective in neutral and alkaline soils where nutrient availability is limited.
Market drivers reshaping the industry
The shift toward sustainable agriculture creates significant opportunities for fertilizer manufacturers to differentiate their products through plant-based formulations. Consumer demand for organic agriculture, combined with regulatory pressure to reduce synthetic inputs, drives market adoption of fertilizer solutions.
Regulatory restrictions on synthetic fertilizers are emerging in various municipalities, creating immediate market needs for alternative solutions.
Growing consumer consciousness about food production methods is pushing agricultural producers toward more sustainable practices. The need for secure, resilient food systems amid climate change challenges requires innovative approaches to crop nutrition. Additionally, the industry is actively moving away from microplastic-containing formulations due to environmental concerns.
Partner with Roquette for fertilizer innovation
Roquette's plant-based ingredients enable fertilizer producers to develop next-generation products that meet sustainability requirements without compromising performance. Our comprehensive range supports formulation flexibility across multiple application areas, from large-scale field agriculture to specialized horticultural applications.