Based on installation, the flooring segment dominated the market in terms of both value and volume in 2016. Rising popularity and acceptance of synthetic sports fields for indoor as well as outdoor sports, along with extended applications in landscaping are the key factors that drive the flooring segment in the artificial grass market. In developed countries, the backing of advanced technologies with regard to product development and sports infrastructure development has fueled the demand for artificial grass.
Based on fiber base material, the polyethylene segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the artificial grass market in 2017. It is widely preferred by various artificial grass manufacturers due to due to its durability, softness, and resiliency, which is required for technically demanding contact sports pitches.
Based on application, the contact sports segment is estimated to be the largest segment in 2017 and this trend is expected to continue through the forecast period owing to factors such as the increase in number of football pitches across the world, increase in investments in hockey in countries such as India, and growth in popularity of American football in the US.
Market Dynamics
Drivers
- Growing Demand From Sports Venues
- Increase in the Number of Stadiums Using Artificial Turf
- Cost Advantages of Artificial Grass
Restraints
- Health and Environmental Impact of Artificial Grass
Opportunities
- Opportunities in Developing Countries and Countries With Harsh Climate
- R&D Activities and Advancements in Technology
Challenges
- High Field Temperatures Associated With Artificial Grass
Companies Profiled
- ACT Global
- Controlled Products
- DowDuPont
- El Espartano
- Limonta
- Matrix Turf
- Nurteks Hali
- SIS Pitches
- Shaw Industries
- Soccer Grass
- Sport Group
- Sportlink
- Tarkett
- Tigerturf
- Victoria PLC
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