Turf Protection Market Report 2025

The turf protection market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.87 billion in 2024 to $7.22 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to biopharmaceutical industry growth, advance therapeutics, public health concerns, r&d investments, rising incidence of viral infections.

The turf protection market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.67 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to vaccine production demand, cell and gene therapies, bioprocessing industry expansion, globalization of clinical trials, focus on personalized medicine, environmental sustainability. Major trends in the forecast period include digitalization and automation, public-private collaborations, adoption of single-use technologies, viral safety in cell and gene therapies, risk mitigation strategies.

The anticipated surge in the turf protection market is attributed to the growing emphasis on sports. Sports, characterized by physical and mental skills, primarily revolve around competition or social participation. Turf protection is predominantly utilized on sports fields or stadiums as an artificial surface resembling and performing such as real grass. It aids in water drainage, minimizes required storage space, and prevents damage. As an illustration, in September 2022, the University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) Limited reported that the sports sector in the UK is estimated to be valued at $39 billion, with a projected average annual income expansion of 9.15% between 2022 and 2026. Additionally, in January 2023, the Sports & Fitness Industry Association revealed that sports participants in the US increased from 67 million in 2020 to 68.3 million in 2021, marking a 1.8% rise. Consequently, the escalating focus on sports is propelling the turf protection market's growth.

The rising number of educational universities is expected to drive the growth of the turf protection market. Educational universities, commonly referred to as universities, are institutions of higher education that offer a variety of academic programs, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and engage in research across various fields. Universities require turf protection to maintain aesthetic appeal, enhance durability, promote environmental sustainability, ensure the functionality of outdoor spaces, achieve cost savings, comply with regulations, and provide a positive experience for students, thereby ensuring the longevity and usability of campus green areas. For example, in November 2022, the Department for Education, a UK-based government department, reported that there were 29,682 maintained schools across the UK in 2021/22, an increase of 38 schools compared to 2020/21. Therefore, the increasing number of educational universities is driving the growth of the turf protection market.

Product innovation is a significant trend gaining traction in the turf protection market. Major companies in this sector are focused on developing innovative products to enhance their market position. For example, in October 2024, SIPCAM AGRO, a US-based agricultural chemical manufacturing company, launched ETQ Flex, a product designed to protect turf from environmental stressors such as heat, drought, and UV rays. Aimed at golf course superintendents, lawn care operators, turfgrass managers, and sod producers, ETQ Flex can be used alongside other plant support products. It is absorbed into the grass, providing protection from the shoots to the roots, and helps maintain normal respiration and photosynthesis under high-stress conditions.

Prominent players in the turf protection market are also investing in new technologies, such as formulation technologies, to gain a competitive advantage. Formulation technology involves a systematic and scientific approach applied in the development, design, and manufacturing of various formulations across industries such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and agrochemicals. As an illustration, in July 2023, Syngenta AG, an agrichemical company based in Switzerland, introduced the Tuque exoGEM fungicide, utilizing advanced formulation technology to prevent snow mold on golf courses. This cutting-edge solution offers rapid and long-lasting protection for turf during winter weather extremes. The innovative exoGEM formulation enhances the efficacy of active ingredients, including SOLATENOL technology and fludioxonil, resulting in improved rainfastness and quicker plant protection. With the GreenTrust 365 Snow Mold Guarantee, Tuque exoGEM provides golf course superintendents with a reliable tool for snow mold prevention, ensuring minimal disruption during spring openings. Furthermore, its versatility extends to comprehensive disease control, including anthracnose, leaf spots, and brown ring patch, when used in combination with other Syngenta fungicides.

In April 2024, TenCate Grass, a US-based provider of synthetic grass solutions, acquired Midwest Sport and Turf Systems (MWSTS) for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition represents a strategic effort to enhance both companies' positions in the synthetic turf industry. Midwest Sport and Turf Systems, also based in the US, specializes in synthetic turf systems for sectors including schools and municipalities.

Major companies operating in the turf protection market include Backyard Organics LLC, Corebiologic LLC, Eco Sustainable Solutions Ltd., Epicore Bionetworks Inc., Evans Turf Supplies Ltd., FMC Corporation, Idemitsu Kosan Company Ltd., Nuturf Pty. Ltd., Dow Agro Sciences LLC, Pure Ag LLC, Syngenta AG, AMVAC Chemical Corporation, BASF SE, Bayer AG, UPL Limited, The Andersons Inc., Lallemand Inc., Lucerne biotech, Soil Technologies Corp., TeraGanix, SePro Corporation, Liphatech Inc., Precision Laboratories LLC, Corteva Inc., Sumitomo Chemical Australia, ADAMA Ltd., Verdegaal Brothers Inc., Certis LLC, Isagro S.p.A., Valent Biosciences LLC.

North America was the largest region in the turf protection market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global turf protection market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the turf protection market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the turf protection market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Turf protection involves the use of perforated flooring materials that allow air, water, and light to penetrate the subsurface, safeguarding turf from deterioration. This method is employed to shield and enhance the aesthetic appeal of turfgrass by minimizing damage.

Within the realm of turf protection, key product categories include stress protection, pest protection chemicals, and scarification. Stress protection is a condition that arises from various factors, primarily stemming from high temperatures and environmental extremes. Turf protection encompasses various forms, such as mechanical, chemical, and biological methods, catering to diverse applications such as landscaping, golf courses, sports fields, and sod cultivation.

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The turf protection market consists of sales of fungicides, turf colorants, spray pattern indicators, and turf blankets. 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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