Potting Soil and Mixes Market Report 2024

This Potting Soil And Mixes market report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The potting soil and mixes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.49 billion in 2023 to $2.67 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth observed in the historic period can be attributed to several factors such as an increased demand for gardening supplies, a rise in home gardening as a recreational activity, the expansion of the horticulture industry, the aesthetic and health benefits of indoor greenery, and heightened awareness of environmental issues.

The potting soil and mixes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.53 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The anticipated growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the rise in urban and balcony gardening, increased interest in self-sustaining practices driven by the pandemic, a growing demand for eco-friendly and organic potting mixes, stricter regulations on chemical use in potting mixes, and heightened certification and standardization requirements. Key trends expected in this period include the use of soilless growing media, a focus on soil health and microbiomes, technological advancements, urban gardening and vertical farming, and climate-conscious products.

The growing interest in consuming organic vegetables is expected to drive the expansion of the potting soil and mixes market in the coming years. Organic vegetables are cultivated without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Additionally, soft fruits, such as berries, are known for their tender, juicy, and delicate nature. The rising demand for organic vegetables is driven by factors like health benefits, environmental concerns, food safety, and the influence of media and celebrities. Potting soils and mixes offer a nutrient-rich, well-draining environment that is crucial for growing organic vegetables, improving plant health and yield. For example, the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, a UK-based government agency, reported that in 2021, the area of fully organic and in-conversion vegetable land was 7.9, and this is expected to rise to 8.4 in 2022. As a result, the increasing preference for organic vegetables is fueling the growth of the potting soil and mixes market.

Leading companies in the potting soil and mixes market are focusing on developing innovative products, such as climate-conscious potting mixes and perlite, which enhance aeration and drainage. Climate-conscious potting mixes are designed to reduce environmental impact by incorporating sustainable, eco-friendly ingredients, often including renewable resources and reducing carbon footprints while supporting plant growth and soil health. For instance, in June 2024, Sun Gro Horticulture, a US-based provider of soilless growing mixes, introduced a new climate-conscious product, the Sunshine Black Bear Indoor & Outdoor Potting Mix. This mix features Black Bear biochar, a sustainable alternative to perlite that improves aeration and drainage and aids in carbon capture. Biochar, made from forest by-products through pyrolysis, helps store carbon and promote environmental sustainability.

In November 2022, SunGro Horticulture, a US-based producer of peat moss and bark-based growing mixes, acquired Pelemix Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables SunGro to capitalize on Pelemix's global operations while continuing to source premium coir products from facilities in Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand. Pelemix Ltd., based in Israel, specializes in producing and supplying high-quality potting soil and coconut coir-based growing mixes for the horticulture and agriculture industries.

Major companies operating in the potting soil and mixes market are The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Jiffy Products International B.V., Sun Gro Horticulture, COMPO Group, Denbow Ltd., Peats Soil & Garden Supplies, ASB Greenworld Inc., Fafard Inc., Klasmann-Deilmann Gmbh, The Espoma Company, FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Co., Organic Mechanics Soil, Michigan Peat Company, Dr Earth, Early's Farm & Garden Centre, Katek Fertilizers, Lambert Peat Moss, Optimize Organics, PittMoss, Sol Soils, Vigoro.

North America was the largest region in the potting soil and mixes market in 2023. The regions covered in the potting soil and mixes market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the potting soil and mixes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Potting soil and mixes are specially designed growing mediums for container gardening, providing essential nutrients, proper drainage, and aeration for plants. These mixes generally consist of a combination of organic materials such as peat moss or compost, along with perlite or vermiculite to enhance soil structure.

The primary types of potting soil and mixes include all-purpose potting soil and mixes, seed-starting mix, organic mix, and plant-specific mix. All-purpose potting soil and mixes are versatile and suitable for a wide range of plants, primarily used for container gardening and general planting. These potting soils and mixes are available through both offline and online sales channels and are applied in various settings such as indoor gardening, lawn and landscape maintenance, and for certified organic users.

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The potting soil and mixes market consists of sales of standard potting mixes, moisture-controlled mixes, and organic potting mixes. 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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