Manufactured Soil Market Report 2026

The manufactured soil market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.46 billion in 2025 to $10.17 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing land degradation, growing landscaping and gardening activities, rising use of compost and manure blends, expansion of urban development projects, increasing remediation of contaminated sites.

The manufactured soil market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.66 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for sustainable soil alternatives, growing adoption of specialty soil formulations, increasing focus on climate-resilient green spaces, expansion of commercial landscaping, higher investment in land rehabilitation projects. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for engineered soil solutions, growth in use of specialized soil mixes for specific crops, rising adoption of organic soil improvers, expansion of soil products for urban landscaping, greater emphasis on reclaimed and remediated land development.

The increased production of fruits and vegetables is expected to drive the growth of the manufactured soil market going forward. Fruits and vegetables are edible plant products consumed for their diverse flavors, nutritional benefits, and role in a balanced diet. Manufactured soil is used in fruit and vegetable cultivation to provide a customized, nutrient-rich growing medium that supports optimal plant development and improved crop yields. For example, in February 2025, Statistics Canada, a Canada-based government agency, reported that in 2024 the farm-gate value of fruits and vegetables increased by 2.5% year over year to $3 billion, as higher vegetable sales (+5.5%) outweighed a 1.3% decline in fruit sales. Therefore, the increased production of fruits and vegetables is driving the manufactured soil market.

Major companies in the manufactured soil market are prioritizing the development of environmentally friendly products, such as sustainable soil and mulch products, to contribute to market revenue. Sustainable soil and mulch products serve as eco-conscious alternatives made from renewable and recycled materials. In May 2023, Walker Industries, a Canada-based company, launched GrowBetter Gardens, a sustainable line of bagged soil and mulch composed entirely of renewable and recycled materials, including composted leaf and yard waste, as well as recycled bark fines from the forestry industry. The product line features environmentally friendly options such as peat-free Fabulous Flowers & Shrubs and Vibrant Vegetables soils, along with Hemlock CPM and CPM Pine Nuggets mulch.

In December 2023, Oldcastle APG, a U.S.-based wholesale building materials company, acquired the Nampa facility of Waupaca Northwoods for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition bolsters Oldcastle APG's presence in the landscaping sector and enhances its service offerings to customers throughout North America. Waupaca Northwoods is a U.S.-based consumer goods company that specializes in producing landscaping products, including soils, barks, mulches, and decorative stones.

Major companies operating in the manufactured soil market are Boxley Materials Company Inc., Casella Organics Inc., Tim O’hare Associates LLP, B.D. White Top Soil Company Inc., Boughton Loam & Turf Management Limited, Miller Companies LC, ERTH Products L.L.C., The Ground Up LLC, Seaside Mulch Inc., Greger Topsoil- H&K Group Inc., Eclipse Soils, Tarmac Group, LFX Design Centre, Garick LLC, Ferris Mulch Products LLC, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Sun Gro Horticulture Inc., London Rock Supply Limited, American Soil Products, Berger Peat Moss Ltd., Blue Ribbon Organics, Bouldin & Lawson LLC, C&C Peat Company, Carolina Eastern-Vail Inc., Coast of Maine Organic Products Inc., DTEP LLC, Floratine Products Group, FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Company, General Organics, Good Earth Organics Corporation, High Caliper Growing Inc., Hummert International, Jiffy International AS, Kellogg Garden Products, Lambert Peat Moss Inc., Sustainable Soil Solutions LLC.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are affecting the manufactured soil market by raising costs for imported raw materials such as peat substitutes, composting machinery, soil conditioners, and packaging supplies, increasing production expenses across garden soil, soil mixes, manure and compost, turf sand, and organic soil improver segments. Regions dependent on imported soil inputs particularly North America and Europe face price fluctuations and supply delays. However, tariffs may stimulate local production of soil amendments, promote circular use of organic waste streams, and drive innovation in region-specific engineered soils, supporting long-term market resilience.

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Manufactured soil, also known as engineered soil, is a specially designed soil substitute created to mimic the characteristics of natural soil or evolve into topsoil. Comprising a blend of various organic and inorganic materials, it serves as a growing medium extensively utilized for landscaping and the reclamation of mined areas, brownfield sites, and wasteland.

The primary categories of manufactured soil include garden soil, soil mix, manure and compost, turf sand, and organic soil improver. Garden soil is specifically formulated for plant growth in outdoor spaces such as gardens and is applied in vegetable plots, raised beds, outdoor containers, and flower gardens. Available under brand names such as super soil, peaceful valley, farm supply, ferry mores, and jiffy mix, it finds applications in cultivation, lawns, commercial developments, sports fields, and green spaces.North America was the largest region in the manufactured soil market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global manufactured soil market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the manufactured soil market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the manufactured soil market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The manufactured soil market consists of sales of compost, sand, subsoil, and organic materials. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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