Artificial Turf Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Industry Research Report, 2019 to 2025

by Susan Hill Business Consultant

The global artificial turf market size is expected to reach USD 3.8 billion by 2025, accelerating at a CAGR of 5.4% over the forecast period, as per a new report by Grand View Research Inc. Durability, low maintenance, and affordable costs compared to natural grass are the key factors that are likely to drive the demand for artificial turf in sports and lawns applications over the projected period.

Increasing number of international outdoor sports events across the globe and rising need for low maintenance of stadiums & playgrounds are likely to augment the artificial turf market growth. Furthermore, increasing demand for artificial turf in modern residential construction to improve the aesthetic appeal of living and backyard areas is anticipated to aid the market growth. In addition, rising living standards and high spending capacities of individuals in developing economies are likely to support the product demand in residential renovation activities.

Suitable characteristics exhibited by the product for use external areas and resistance to wear & UV rays are expected to increase its penetration in commercial applications. Rising demand for the product in offices, hotels, and in the corridors and seating areas of institutional buildings is expected to drive its demand over the forecast period. Commercial application segment is expected to register a CAGR of 5.1%, in terms of volume, over the forecast period owing to increasing utilization of artificial turf in educational institutes, playgrounds, malls, and walkways. Moreover, development of industrial areas and growing construction of modern architecture are anticipated to augment the market growth of artificial turf.

Key players in the market are focusing on the development of artificial turf with enhanced strength and ability to sustain heavy traffic and high temperatures, which is likely to aid product utilization in commercial applications. Product quality, affordable pricing, and well-established distribution channels are expected to be the key success factors for the market players. Players are focusing on improvements in the backing materials of artificial turf to hold turf threads firmly and new sewing technologies to cater to the demand in several flooring applications.

Further key findings from the report suggest:

Polyethylene-based artificial turf segment was valued at USD 1.5 billion in 2018 on account of its characteristics including softness, durability, longer lifespan, low maintenance, and reduced use of fertilizers and chemicals
Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing market for artificial turf, denoting a CAGR of 6.0%, in terms of revenue, over the projected period owing to increasing product penetration in residential and commercial applications
Europe is expected to be a key market for the product, wherein a majority of the demand is driven by sports grounds such as rugby, tennis, hockey, and baseball
In the Middle East, an increasing number of sports clubs across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE and unfavorable weather conditions for natural grass are likely to support the demand for artificial turfs in the region
Prominent players in the artificial turf market are engaged in providing installation and maintenance services along with color and pattern customization to sustain in the competitive environment.

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