Nutrient Recycling

Global Nutrient Recycling Market to Reach US$6.3 Billion by 2030

The global market for Nutrient Recycling estimated at US$5.1 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$6.3 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Bio Composting Method, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 2.8% CAGR and reach US$2.6 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Anaerobic Digestion Method segment is estimated at 5.0% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$1.4 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 6.7% CAGR

The Nutrient Recycling market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.4 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$1.3 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 6.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 1.5% and 2.8% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 2.1% CAGR.

Global Nutrient Recycling Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Why Is Nutrient Recycling Emerging as a Crucial Strategy for Sustainable Agriculture and Circular Economy Goals?

Nutrient recycling—the process of recovering and reusing nutrients such as nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) from organic waste streams—is gaining momentum globally as agriculture, municipalities, and industries seek sustainable solutions for food security, soil fertility, and environmental protection. Traditional linear fertilizer systems rely heavily on mined or synthesized inputs, contributing to ecological degradation, water pollution, and resource depletion. Nutrient recycling presents an alternative model that aligns with circular economy principles by converting waste into valuable agricultural inputs.

The urgency for nutrient recovery is being driven by escalating fertilizer costs, finite phosphate reserves, and stricter environmental regulations on nutrient runoff and effluent discharge. Agricultural intensification, coupled with climate change, has further stressed soil nutrient balances, prompting the adoption of regenerative farming and integrated nutrient management practices. Technologies such as anaerobic digestion, composting, struvite precipitation, and biochar-based nutrient fixation are enabling efficient nutrient recovery from livestock manure, food waste, municipal sludge, and agro-industrial effluents. These developments are positioning nutrient recycling at the core of sustainable land use and waste valorization strategies.

How Are Technologies and Policy Frameworks Enabling Scalable, High-Quality Nutrient Recovery Systems?

Innovations in biological, chemical, and mechanical separation techniques are transforming the efficiency and purity of nutrient recycling processes. Advanced anaerobic digesters, nutrient stripping units, membrane filtration, and ion exchange technologies are enabling the selective recovery of nitrogen and phosphorus in concentrated, transportable forms. Struvite recovery systems are gaining traction in wastewater treatment plants for recovering magnesium ammonium phosphate—a slow-release, high-quality fertilizer—while minimizing pipeline scaling and nutrient discharge.

Policy instruments and incentive programs are also catalyzing market growth. The EU Circular Economy Action Plan, U.S. Clean Water Act standards, and national nutrient reuse frameworks are encouraging public-private partnerships, technology deployment, and the creation of regional nutrient recovery hubs. Certification schemes, product standardization (e.g., for biofertilizers), and nutrient trading platforms are helping to build trust among farmers and stimulate demand. These regulatory and financial mechanisms are essential to scale nutrient recycling from pilot projects to commercially viable, climate-resilient infrastructures.

Which End-Use Sectors and Regional Markets Are Accelerating the Adoption of Nutrient Recycling Solutions?

Agriculture is the largest consumer of recovered nutrients, particularly in organic farming, precision agriculture, and regenerative land management. Farmers are using recycled products such as digestate, compost, struvite, and treated manure to improve soil structure, replenish macro- and micronutrients, and reduce dependence on synthetic fertilizers. Municipalities and wastewater treatment plants represent both a source of nutrient-rich biosolids and an emerging user base for onsite nutrient recovery systems that reduce sludge volume and disposal costs.

Europe leads the global nutrient recycling market due to aggressive regulatory targets, circular bioeconomy strategies, and high environmental awareness. Countries like the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany are pioneers in manure processing, struvite recovery, and biofertilizer use. North America is advancing through agricultural co-operatives and waste-to-value startups. In Asia-Pacific, rapid urbanization, intensive agriculture, and mounting waste volumes are driving adoption in China, India, and Southeast Asia. Latin America and Africa are gaining interest through development-funded projects aimed at addressing food security, land degradation, and waste overaccumulation.

What Is Driving Long-Term Growth and Integration of Nutrient Recycling in Global Resource Systems?

The growth in the nutrient recycling market is driven by the confluence of agricultural transformation, environmental regulation, and circular economy integration. Rising input costs and the geopolitical volatility of fertilizer supply chains are making nutrient recovery not only ecologically desirable but also economically strategic. As nations work toward SDG targets on sustainable agriculture, clean water, and responsible consumption, nutrient recycling offers a practical mechanism for closing resource loops and decoupling food production from resource extraction.

Technology scale-up, public education, and decentralized implementation models are key to expanding access and affordability. Digital tools for nutrient mapping, life cycle assessment, and traceability are enhancing transparency and ROI for stakeholders. Future growth will involve integrating nutrient recycling with carbon markets, green financing, and ecosystem service payments. With climate-resilient food systems becoming a global imperative, nutrient recycling is poised to become a foundational element of next-generation agriculture and environmental stewardship.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Nutrient Recycling market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Method (Bio Composting Method, Anaerobic Digestion Method, Cover Cropping & Mulching Method, Other Methods); Application (Wastewater Treatment Application, Food Waste Management Application, Biogas Production Application, Forestry Residue Application, Biobased Fertilizer Application, Other Applications)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 34 Featured) -

• AgriProtein Holdings Ltd.
• AgriReNew, Inc.
• Algol Chemicals
• Anuvia Plant Nutrients
• Aqua Green
• BioHiTech Global Inc.
• Biolan Oy
• Cambi AS
• DVO, Inc.
• Elemental Enzymes
• Harvest Power
• Lystek International Inc.
• Nutrient Recovery & Upcycling LLC
• Ostara Nutrient Recovery Technologies Inc.
• Smithfield Foods, Inc.
• Soil Technologies Corp.
• SUEZ Group
• TerraCycle
• Veolia
• Yara International ASA

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