Nonwoven Weed Control Fabric Market Report 2026

The nonwoven weed control fabric market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.82 billion in 2025 to $1.93 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial farming operations, increased use of landscape management solutions, rising adoption of mulching alternatives, availability of synthetic fabric materials, growth in greenhouse cultivation.

The nonwoven weed control fabric market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.45 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable farming inputs, rising demand for biodegradable agricultural materials, expansion of landscaping and urban gardening, growing adoption in construction ground stabilization, increasing emphasis on water conservation. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of durable weed control fabrics, rising adoption in large-scale agriculture, expansion of biodegradable weed barriers, growing focus on soil moisture retention solutions, enhanced demand for long-life ground covers.

The growth of the agricultural industry is expected to drive the expansion of the nonwoven weed control fabric market in the coming years. The agricultural sector is expanding due to rising global demand for food, biofuels, and sustainable farming methods. Nonwoven weed control fabrics provide a sustainable alternative to chemical herbicides by preventing weed growth while preserving soil health, making them an important solution for enhancing crop productivity and farming efficiency. For example, in December 2024, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), an Italy-based United Nations agency dedicated to food and agriculture, global primary crop production reached 9.9 billion tonnes in 2023, representing a 3% increase compared with 2022. Therefore, the expansion of the agricultural industry is driving growth in the nonwoven weed control fabric market.

Major companies operating in the nonwoven weed control fabric market are focusing on product innovations that incorporate recycled materials to improve sustainability and address increasing demand for environmentally friendly solutions. The integration of recycled content aims to reduce the environmental footprint of conventional synthetic fabrics by using recycled polypropylene or biodegradable alternatives, in line with global initiatives to minimize plastic waste. For instance, in June 2023, Beaulieu Technical Textiles, a Belgium-based textile manufacturer, introduced RECOVER, a sustainable range of nonwoven fabrics. This weed control fabric is produced from polypropylene containing 30% recycled material and is designed to be durable and environmentally responsible. It helps lower carbon emissions by up to 35%, offers resistance to ultraviolet radiation, and withstands mechanical stress and temperature variations. Its dense structure blocks light effectively to suppress weed growth, while the black-and-white design supports thermal balance and simplifies plant placement.

In January 2023, Nishat Group, a Pakistan-based textile company, acquired Wernerfelt A/S for $4.5 million. This acquisition aligns with Nishat Group’s strategy to enhance its product portfolio and strengthen its market presence, supporting future growth in the competitive textile industry. Wernerfelt A/S is a Denmark-based textile manufacturer specializing in breathable fabrics, including nonwoven materials, for applications in personal protection and agriculture.

Major companies operating in the nonwoven weed control fabric market are Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Toray Industries Inc., Berry Global Group Inc., Freudenberg Group, Glatfelter Corporation, Suominen Corporation, Thrace Group, TWE Group, Don & Low Ltd., Beaulieu Technical Textiles, SKAPS Industries, Belton Industries Inc., Ahlstrom Holding 3 Oy, Qingdao Yihe Nonwovens Co. Ltd, Guangzhou Huahao Nonwoven Fabric Co. Ltd, Rayson Non Woven Co. Ltd, Guide Textile Co. Ltd, Fujian Kingsda Nonwoven Co. Ltd, Thinh Gia Huy L.A Co. Ltd, Huizhou Jinhaocheng Nonwoven Fabric Co. Ltd, Guangdong Synwin Non Woven Technology Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the nonwoven weed control fabric market in 2025. The regions covered in the nonwoven weed control fabric market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the nonwoven weed control fabric market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The nonwoven weed control fabric market consists of sales of landscape weed control fabric, agricultural weed barrier fabric, UV-resistant weed control mats, biodegradable weed control fabric, and heavy-duty weed control sheets. 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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