Nonwoven Weed Control Fabric Market Analysis

Material (Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Polyester, Nylon)

Polypropylene segment is set to account for more than 46.4% nonwoven weed control fabric market share by the end of 2037. The segment’s growth is attributed to increasing demand for long-term use in agriculture for weed suppression. Polypropylene fabrics are moisture and chemical-resistant, boosting their adoption.  Furthermore, advancements in polypropylene technology are poised to assist the segment’s growth. For instance, in June 2024, Stratasys Ltd. announced the commercial availability of a groundbreaking new material, i.e., SAF Polypropylene (PP). The advancements in polypropylene are poised to boost recyclability and drive increased market adoption.

The polyethylene segment of the nonwoven weed control fabric market is poised to expand its revenue share during the forecast period. Polyethylene's UV stability drives its use in the manufacturing of nonwoven weed control fabrics. The nonwoven weed control market faces challenges in reduced lifespan due to prolonged UV exposure, and the polyethylene segment effectively solves the market’s pain point by offering UV-resistant solutions. The increase in large-scale landscaping projects is poised to create a steady stream of market opportunities for manufacturers. In March 2024, Dow Scientists announced the development of a novel polyethylene architecture that holds promise for reduced carbon emissions in industry-scale polyethylene production. The trends are beneficial for an increase in polyethylene production that is poised to benefit the nonwoven weed control fabric market.

Application (Agriculture, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Roadside Maintenance)

By application, the agriculture segment is poised to hold a major share in the nonwoven weed control fabric market. The multifunctional benefits offered by nonwoven fabric for crop management ensure that the agriculture segment experiences the largest application. Nonwoven weed control fabrics solve a prominent pain point plaguing the global agricultural industry, i.e., the increasing use of crop protection chemicals by providing an alternative eco-friendly solution.

Manufacturers are poised to find emerging opportunities in APAC, Middle East, and Africa as agricultural activities boom in these regions. For instance, in April 2024, the World Economic Forum estimated a USD 1 trillion food economy in Africa, and the African Development Bank forecasts a surge in the food & agriculture market from USD 280 billion annually to USD 1 trillion by 2030.

Our in-depth analysis of the global nonwoven weed control fabric market includes the following segments: