Market Trends of Artificial Turf Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Artificial Turf Market according to our research experts:
High Adoption of Artificial Grass in Various Sports Tournaments Driving the Market
The artificial turf demand is rising due to increased sporting events, competitions, and unfavorable environmental conditions for optimal natural grass growth. In addition, governments of various nations are investing heavily in infrastructure development projects to build new commercial gardens, sports facilities, and stadiums. The sports segment held the largest market share. There is high demand for artificial turf due to easy maintenance and more playing time from the sports industry. Moreover, market growth is attributed to the introduction of high-quality artificial turf products by players approved by various associations, such as the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Due to minimum maintenance efforts and the growing artificial turf demand from the sports and residential sectors, the artificial turf market is expected to witness high growth potential. The factors responsible for the increasing demand for artificial turf in the sports sector include a remarkable rise in sports events and unfavorable climatic conditions for natural grass growth. For instance, CC Grass installed artificial grass on a football field of Dingyuan County Sports Center, while Anhui obtained FIFA Quality Pro Certification in 2022.
Europe Dominates the Global Market
The market for artificial turf in Europe expanded quickly because of the proliferation of sports arenas, a rise in infrastructure expenditure, and fast urbanization. Additionally, the water limitation issue and lifestyle improvements have aided the artificial turf market expansion in Europe. The United Kingdom is the largest market for artificial turf in Europe, with more than 5,000 artificial turf pitches in the country. France is also a massive market for artificial turfs in Europe and include 1800 synthetic pitches, which account for 4% of all the pitches installed across France. Rugby is a significant sport in France. Over the last six years, around 277 synthetic pitches have been installed among the 29 countries where rugby is played. In Germany, DFB (German Football Association) established 1,000 synthetic mini-pitches to increase popularity and develop football right from the grass-root level. Luzhniki Olympic Complex is the largest sports complex in Russia and is home to as many as ten artificial turf pitches.
