Product Overview
Artificial turf is part of synthetic fibers which appear similar to normal grass. It is primarily used for sports activities especially lawn tennis. Various properties of artificial turf include high quality grass surface, low maintenance and are weather resistant. The artificial turf can also be used in residential sector. Artificial turf is also used in landscaping. Artificial grass fibers consist of polymers such as polypropylene, polyamide and polyethylene. The artificial turfs saves water and it also overcome the issue related to adequate sunshine. Artificial turfs are artificial surfaces that are designed to resemble natural grass surfaces. Artificial turfs has less impact on the environment and also widely used for sports pitches on the account of its eco-friendly property ,high durability, low maintenance, weather utility and virtual appeal.
Market Size and Forecast
The global artificial turf market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR around 12.8% during 2017-2027. It was valued at about USD 2.5 billion in 2017. The factors such as environment friendly attribute of the artificial turf coupled with increasing replacement of the natural turf with the artificial turf is anticipated to increase the market size during the forecast period.
The global artificial turf market can be segmented on the basis of material, end-user and grass thickness. On the basis of end-user, it is sub-segmented into contact sports, non-contact sports, landscaping and leisure. Contact sports sub-segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest rate on the account of availability of high quality grass surface which offers better playing conditions and saves the players from any injury. The low maintenance associated with artificial turf is the major factor for the contact sports end user sub-segment to lead the artificial turf market globally. On the basis of material, it is sub-segmented into polyamides, polypropylene and polyethylene. Polyamides sub-segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest rate on the account of high melting point and high wear resistance.
By region, global artificial turf market is segmented into North America, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa. Europe is the leading region for artificial turf market on the account of high popularity of different sports in the region. Asia-Pacific is the fastest growing region in the global artificial turf market on the account of rapid urbanization, increasing sports stadium and increasing investment in the infrastructure development. Additionally, decreasing underground water level and enhancement in the lifestyle is anticipated to further augment the demand for the artificial turf.
Market Segmentation
Our in-depth analysis segmented the global artificial turf market in the following segments:
By Material
- Polyamides
- Polypropylene
- Polyethylene
By End-User
- Contact Sports
- Non-Contact Sports
- Landscaping
- Leisure
By Grass Thickness
- Turf grass more than 10 mm
- Turf grass less than 25 mm
- Turf grass with 25 mm
By Region
Global artificial turf market is further classified on the basis of region as follows:
- North America (United States, Canada), Market size, Y-O-Y growth Market size, Y-O-Y growth & Opportunity Analysis, Future forecast & Opportunity Analysis
- Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of LATAM), Market size, Y-O-Y growth, Future forecast & Opportunity Analysis
- Europe (U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Hungary, BENELUX (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg), NORDIC (Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland), Poland, Russia, Rest of Europe), Market size, Y-O-Y growth, Future forecast & Opportunity Analysis
- Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Market size, Y-O-Y growth, Future forecast & Opportunity Analysis
- Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman), North Africa, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa), Market size, Y-O-Y growth, Future forecast & Opportunity Analysis.
Growth Drivers and Challenges
The various factors anticipated to drive the artificial turf market are replacement of the natural turf with synthetic turfs in sports stadiums as they require less light and water. The environment friendly attributes of the artificial turf is anticipated to drive the global artificial turf market. The rising disposable income in various countries such as China and India is anticipated to increase the demand for the artificial turf. The application of artificial turf in leisure and landscaping structure is anticipated to provide key opportunities for the market players to establish the foothold in the artificial turf market.
However, high surface temperature and high cost of the artificial turf is anticipated to hinder the market growth of the artificial turf during the predicted period.
Top Featured Companies Dominating The Market
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