Turf Protection Market, Analysis by Control Method (Mechanical, Chemical, and Biological), By Form (Liquid and Powder), Application (Stress Protection, Pest Protection, and Scarification), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The global turf protection market size is expected to exhibit appreciable growth over the forecast period. The rise is due to the growing demand from the sports & tourism sector and surging awareness about the role of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems in preservation. Turf is the uppermost layer of land, where the grass is grown. It requires a lot of protection and care in terms of minimizing the widespread attack of pests or weeds.

The use of turf care materials has been rapidly increasing due to its rising requirements in maintaining the home landscapes and other sports-related premises, fueling the market growth. Several protection materials, such as synthetic chemicals, pest-catching mats, or nets, are also used to cover the lawns. The soaring demand for turf grasses for residential & commercial purposes, home gardening, and other athletic activities are responsible for contributing to the turf market growth.

Apart from IPM use, numerous practices such as water injection cultivation, mowing, coring, drilling, turf colorants, weeding, and others are used for managing turf grasses. However, certain restraints accompany the benefits, such as high-cost methods for developing novel protection products, which leads to sluggish market growth. In addition, other strict regulations on the permitted use of synthetic chemicals hinder the growth of turf market share.

Impact of COVID-19

The unexpected COVID-19 crisis has adversely affected global business activities owing to the unprecedented nationwide lockdown and disruptions in every industry. Furthermore, the restrictions in the public movement and trading businesses negatively impacted turf protection market growth. Due to government regulations, the closure of public parks, playgrounds, or other social grounds affected the use of turf protection materials across the world. The inactivity of the athletes or tourists indirectly hindered the market capabilities in the pandemic phase. However, with the upliftment of obligations, the companies are strongly determined to concentrate on loss and work accordingly to generate more profit, which will further fuel product usage to a greater extent.

Key Insights

The report will cover the following key insights:

• Overview of parent/related market


• Drivers, restraints, and opportunities


• Key trends and innovations


• Regulatory analysis


• Impact of COVID-19 on the turf protection industry.

Analysis by Control Method

Based on control method, the global market is segmented into mechanical, chemical, and biological. The chemical segment is anticipated to hold the largest market share as it is the most widely used and convenient method for preservation. In addition, the cost-effective strategy of promoting the use of chemicals with strong pest elimination properties further activates the utilization of synthetic chemicals across the globe. Although the stringent rules imposed on chemicals are responsible for the slow growth of chemical industries, the use of pesticides or herbicides is still prominent in several sectors.

Analysis by Application

Based on application, the market is trifurcated into stress protection, pest protection, and scarification. The pest protection segment is expected to hold the largest market share owing to its increased affordability and ease of application. Pest protection products are widely used to control the growth of pests such as chinch bugs, grubs, and others.

Analysis by Region

North America turf market size is expected to depict appreciable expansion over the forecast period. The surge is due to the rising acceptance and the area under turf in countries such as the U.S. and Canada. Also, proliferation in sports activities and the use of pest management systems promote the development of the turf market across the region.

The Asia Pacific turf protection market share is experiencing a steady growth. This is on account of the increased government initiatives and adoption of various sports activities & training facilities, offering lucrative opportunities for market growth.

Key Players

• Syngenta AG (Switzerland)


• Nuturf Pty Ltd (Australia)


• Pure AG (U.S.)


• The Andersons Inc (U.S.)


• FMC Corporation (U.S.)


• Soil Technologies Corporation (U.S.)


• Lallemand Incorporated (Canada)


• Lucerne Biotech U.K. Ltd (England)


• Corebiologic LLC (U.S.)


• Backyards Organic LLC (U.S.)


• Evans Turf Supplies Ltd (New Zealand)


• Teraganix Inc. (U.S.).

TURF PROTECTION MARKET SEGMENTATION ANALYSIS

Key Industrial Developments

• June 2021: Commodit AG, along with Soil Technologies Corp. launched a new product, “Armorex,” which uses natural ingredients to produce a pesticide alternative that either kills or maintains a repellant action against insects and fungi. The product is largely considered for preserving vegetables, berries, turf grasses, and others.

• March 2020: PBI Gordon launched a new herbicide, Vexis, which contains acetolactate synthase, and is widely labeled for use on broadleaf weeds and turf grasses.