Artificial Grass Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Installation (Flooring, Wall Cladding), Fiber Base Material (Nylon, Polypropylene, Polyethylene), Application (Contact Sports, Non-Contact Sports) and By Geography

Artificial Grass Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Installation (Flooring, Wall Cladding), Fiber Base Material (Nylon, Polypropylene, Polyethylene), Application (Contact Sports, Non-Contact Sports) and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Artificial Grass Market is accounted for $6.72 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $11.16 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 8.8% during the forecast period. Artificial grass is made up of synthetic, man-made fibers that seem like real grass. These grasses are green in color and are available in different pile heights. It is manufactured in the same way as carpet and has a solid backing and then the blades are machine stitched on.

In 2020, the area used for permanent organic grassland was greatest in Spain at 1.27 million hectares, followed by Germany and France, each with 880 thousand hectares. The United Kingdom (UK) had an area used for permanent organic grassland of approximately 300 thousand hectares. The area used for permanent organic grassland in the European Union (EU-28) has more than doubled during the period from 2005 to 2020. Permanent organic grassland area in the EU has gone from 3 million hectares in 2005 to 6.3 million hectares in 2020.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing number of renovations

Renovation of sport field and facility improvements will have a tremendous effect on the growth of the artificial grass market. A growing number of high schools, colleges, professional sports teams, municipalities, and major hotels are choosing the beauty and functionality of artificial grass. The effects of adoption will resonate throughout the forecast period.

Restraint:

Recycling concerns of artificial grass

Concerns regarding the recycling of artificial grass are a major factor that might hinder the growth of the artificial grass market.

Opportunity:

Availability of new technologies

Owing to bad conditions of original natural lawn and weather challenges, the installation of artificial grass is on a rise. Artificial grass is maintenance-friendly, besides this retains its color and resilience for many years, most new artificial grass is being produced today also weaves in a brown thatch that mimics the look of dead grass for a natural feel. With the newly available technologies, artificial grass has made leaps and bounds on its realistic looking appearance.

Threat:

Location challenges

The major challenge of the market is the concern associated with the location where artificial grass needs to be planted.

Covid-19 Impact

The market has grown strongly in recent years but is currently suffering the impact of Covid-19 on global demand. A key feature of the industry is the way that its structure keeps changing in response to new technology, new opportunities and new strategies. Synthetic turf includes products for many sports, landscaping and decorative applications. 3G surfaces are frequently used in contact sports like football and increasingly combine elastic underlayers with high performance yarns to achieve optimal ball bounce and safety. In the landscaping segment there have been many developments aimed at getting the synthetic turf to look like natural turf by imitating the appearance of different varieties of grass in different climatic conditions.

The nylon segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

Nylon-based artificial turfs are stiff and retain their original shape even in extreme athletic applications and in heavy foot traffic areas. These turfs are resistant to high temperatures and prohibit melting.

The contact sports segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The contact sports segment is estimated to be the largest owing to factors such as the increase in number of football pitches across the world, increase in investments in hockey in countries such as India, and growth in popularity of American football in the US.

Region with largest share:

Europe is projected to hold the largest market share owing to the mature artificial grass industry and the presence of major companies. The increase in research & development activities for artificial grass due to safety concerns of sports players, government support for the maintenance of artificial grass facilities, and infrastructure to promote sports activities, mainly football, is expected to drive the global market in this region during the forecast period.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific is projected to have the highest CAGR due to the increasing constructions backed by rising investments from foreign multinationals. Developing tourism and hospitality industries are the major drivers triggering the consumption of the product in commercial applications. Moreover, growing constructions for commercial playgrounds and rapid urbanization are likely to support market growth. The growing trend of landscaping, growing investment by key stakeholders, and government support for infrastructure upgradation, mainly hockey, is expected to drive the market in countries like India.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Artificial Grass Market include Dowdupont, Tigerturf, Controlled Products, Soccer Grass, Matrix Turf, Sportlink, Shaw Industries, Victoria PLC, Tarkett , Nurteks Hali, Sport Group, ACT Global, Limonta, SIS Pitches, and El Espartano.

Key developments:

In November 2020: SIS Pitches has started the full reconstruction of the stadium pitch at Club Atlético River Plate in Buenos Aires in Argentina. The existing Club Atlético pitch will be replaced by a SISGrass hybrid grass system and will be supported with undersoil SISAir aeration system to create a stronger playing surface.

Installations Covered:
• Flooring
• Wall Cladding

Fiber Base Materials Covered:
• Nylon
• Polypropylene
• Polyethylene

Infill Materials Covered:
• Plant-based Infills
• Sand Infill
• Petroleum-based Infills

Applications Covered:
• Contact Sports
• Non-Contact Sports
• Landscaping
• Leisure

Distribution Channels Covered:
• Online
• Offline

Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, and 2028
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements