CEO & Director General,
International Fertilizer Association
Two out of every five people on Earth owe their lives to fertilizers. These words, written by Bill Gates more than a decade ago, are more relevant than ever. Today, amid global uncertainty and mounting challenges, fertilizers have proven to be the one of the greatest scientific achievements in human history and a vital component of economic stability.
The fertilizer industry, an integral part of modern agriculture, is pivotal in achieving food security and feeding expanding population. By 2025, rising demand has lifted the industry’s value to USD 213.1 billion, with a further 2.7% yearly expansion anticipated. In the United States, the world’s third-largest fertilizer consumer, responsible for nearly 11% of international use, demand continues to climb at a pace that even surpasses the global averages.
$ 213.1 billion
Fertilizer industry’s value in 2025
2.7 %
Annual Growth Rate
11 %
U.S. Fertilizer Consumption compared to total global use
Interviews
Interview with Ms. Alzbeta Klein, CEO & Director General, International Fertilizer Association
"It wasn’t until 2022, with the start of the Russia–Ukraine war, that many realized how dependent the world is on fertilizers and how closely food prices are tied to energy prices."
08 January, 2026
