2025/11/24
The market is propelling disc granulators from traditional standalone machines to a new track of high efficiency, intelligence, and green technology through a triple force of "expanding demand + policy pressure + technology monetization."
Demand-side Pull: Global fertilizer production is growing at an annual rate of 1.6%, requiring a further 70% increase in grain production by 2050. NPK granular fertilizer accounts for the largest share. In 2024, downstream demand for disc granulators already accounted for 40%, reaching a scale of $800 million. This is projected to double to $1.5 billion by 2035, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.98%, directly expanding equipment procurement budgets.
Policy-side Push: The EU Green Deal requires a 50% reduction in pesticides by 2030. China's "dual carbon" targets have raised the energy consumption standards for granulators by 15%, requiring companies to switch to low-dust, low-consumption models. Agricultural modernization projects in Southeast Asia and Africa are subsidizing 20-30% of equipment costs, creating a "first-purchase wave" in emerging markets.
Technological advancements are driving growth.
IoT-based remote monitoring can improve efficiency by 15%, new wear-resistant liners extend lifespan by 30%, and AI-powered tilt angle + speed coupling algorithms increase particle size qualification rate from 85% to 95%. Leading companies are leveraging acquisitions to boost single-machine capacity to 10 t·h⁻¹ and profit margins to 35-40%, which in turn stimulates R&D investment in organic fertilizer equipment.
Driven by a combination of high grain prices, stricter environmental regulations, and the premium associated with smart technology, disc granulators are transforming from peripheral auxiliary equipment into core profit units in fertilizer plants. The Chinese market is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 10% from 2025 to 2030, reaching a scale of tens of billions of yuan.
