Artificial Grass Turf Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Artificial Grass Turf Market is segmented By Application (Sports, Leisure and Landscaping), By Material (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyamides), and by Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031

Artificial Grass Turf Market Overview

Artificial Grass Turf Market is expected to grow at a high CAGR 6.6% during the forecasting period (2024-2031).

Artificial Grass Turf Market Scope and Summary

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Artificial turf is a man-made surface manufactured from synthetic materials with an appearance similar to natural grass. It is used for making world-class surfaces for playing sports (Hockey, Soccer, Baseball, Tennis, Ski, and snowboard) which are normally played on grass. It is also used indoors or outdoors for landscaping such as Jogging / Walking Tracks, Rooftops, Home and Corporate Lawns, Hotels and Resorts, Club Houses, Balconies, Atriums, Airports, Shopping Malls, and others.

Artificial Grass Turf Market Dynamics and Trends

The global Artificial Grass Turf Market is primarily driven by its growing penetration and use in contact sports, such as soccer, baseball, and rugby, which are some of the most popular games in and around North America and Europe. Therefore, contributing to the signs in the global market. Many new artificial turfs were set up for soccer and rugby grounds in last five years, with the most notable development being the usage of artificial turfs in FIFA Women’s U-20 World Cup in 2014, FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2015, and in the FIFA World Cup in 2018.

Another major factor for fueling growth in the market is rapid urbanization and increased demand from developing nations such as India, China, and Brazil.

However, artificial grass turf has some disadvantages such as the initial cost of installation is high, anti-shock layer and infill must be replaced from time to time, and it can get hot in direct sunlight. These factors can hinder the growth of the market during the forecast period 2019 to 2026.

Artificial Grass Turf Market Segment Analysis:

By application, the global Artificial Grass Turf Market is segmented into Sports and Leisure and landscaping. Owing to minimum maintenance efforts and the growing demand for artificial turf from the sports and residential sectors. The factors that are responsible for the rising demand for artificial turf in the sports sector are the remarkable rise in the number of sports events and unfavorable climatic conditions for the growth of natural grass.

For instance, in April 2019, Ecoworkz installed 3,800 square feet of Synthetic Grass Warehouse's Diamond Pro Spring at the Annex on Chicago apartment complex located in Riverside, California (The U.S.). Diamond Pro Spring features a dual coloring of field and lime green and has a pile height of 1.875 inches. With a 75-ounce face weight, it is ideal for moderate to heavy foot traffic and drains at a rate of more than 30 inches of rain per hour per square yard. Therefore, growing awareness about benefits of artificial turf will result in leisure and landscaping segment growing at a CAGR of approximately 13% during the forecast period.

By material type, the global Artificial Grass Turf Market is segmented into Polyethylene, Polypropylene, and Polyamides (Nylon). The polyethylene artificial turf segment accounted for major share in the market due to its long shelf life and gentle nature on the human skin. Furthermore, the low price of polyethylene artificial turf will result in steady growth for polyethylene artificial turf segment during the forecast period.

Artificial Grass Turf Market Geographical Share

By geography, the global Artificial Grass Turf market is segmented into North America, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa (MEA).

Europe holds the largest market share for Artificial Grass Turf. It was attributed to the growing popularity of using artificial turf in sports arenas and landscaping. Furthermore, European sports associates have recommended the use of artificial turf playing surfaces due to minimal chances of injuries to players. The artificial turf market in Asia-Pacific is projected to grow at the highest rate, followed by LAMEA, owing to the growing demand in sports stadiums and water crisis in this region.

The Asia-Pacific artificial turf market has witnessed a rapid growth rate due to of the increase in sports stadiums, increase in inflow of investment in infrastructure, and rapid urbanization. Moreover, the issue of water scarcity and improvement in lifestyle has supplemented the growth of the Asia-Pacific artificial turf market. Artificial grass turf offers various benefits such as green lawns all year, regardless of the weather, and with no yard work. Artificial grass turf is the perfect replacement for natural grass for a consumer who travels a lot cannot always make sure that their grass will survive their absence. In addition, it gives more playing time with less maintenance for sports fields and no need for expensive sprinkler systems. Artificial grass turf is environmentally responsible, especially in drought-plagued regions.

Artificial Grass Turf Companies and Competitive Landscape:

Key players are adopting strategies such as mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, regional expansion, and product launches to stand out as strong competitors in the market. Global Artificial Grass Turf Market is a competitive market with the presence of various global and regional players in the market. The major players include Tencate Group, SportsGroup, Tarkett Group, AstroTurf, DuPont, and SIS Pitches. Other key players in the market include Shaw Sports Turf, Polytan GmbH, TigerTurf Americas, LIMONTA SPORT S.p.A., Saltex Oy, Mondo S.p.A., ForestGrass, and Ecoworkz.

In 2018, FieldTurf, a Tarkett Sports company and a global market leader in artificial turf, announces today the acquisition of the assets of Grass Manufacturers Pty Limited (Grassman), a leading Australian artificial turf manufacturer.

In 2019, Robins Stadium, home of the University of Richmond Spiders, upgraded its playing surface with a new AstroTurf premium turf system. The work will begin immediately following the lacrosse season and will be completed in time for fall football camp in early August. The stadium will feature AstroTurf’s RootZone 3D3 Blend turf system. This premium product is AstroTurf’s most popular stadium turf due to its combination of long-lasting performance. The RootZone 3D3 Blend integrates three unique fibers – the slit film, monofilament, and patented RootZone – into one cohesive system. Combined with a Brock Powerbase underlayment for shock absorbency, this field will deliver superior playability, safety, and durability.