The global mulching materials market was valued at USD 3.82 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period. The growing popularity of mulches across the globe due to their capabilities to provide elegance to the gardens, limit weed growth, and retain the soil moisture and increasing usage of organic mulches on the decomposition as manure which provides fertility to the soil and further encourages the growth of earthworms in the soil, are among the major factors driving the demand and growth of the global market. Increasing proliferation regarding the product innovation and advancements, such as developing new materials that are more sustainable or biodegradable, or that offer additional benefits like improved nutrient retention or pest control, is also likely to offer huge revenue growth opportunities for the market.
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For instance, in February 2023, Diamond Mowers, introduced its new Boom Drum Mulcher, to mulch trees. It is used by the municipal fleets faced with cutting, eliminating, and processing woody materials, mainly to areas that are unreachable with the help of skid-steer and excavator.
Moreover, mulching has emerged as an extensively better cultural practice in the recent years, which involves the spreading of both organic and inorganic materials on the ground in order to provide a favorable and effective environment for the development and production of crops or vegetables.
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a mixed impact on the growth of the mulching materials market. The emergence of the deadly virus has led to an increase in demand for food, as people have spent more time at home and have cooked more meals and interest in home-based gardening and agriculture has also grown drastically, that influenced the demand for these materials. However, the pandemic has also disrupted supply chains and caused logistical challenges for the mulching materials industry, which resulted in delays in deliveries and shortage of materials.
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Growth Drivers
The constant surge in the expenditure of various types of garden activities and augmenting utilization of the mulching materials in the agriculture sector for several purposes du to its abilities to reduce the soil erosion, conserve water, and improves soli health along with the increasing proliferation among governments worldwide towards the launch of initiatives to promote sustainable agriculture practices has been influencing the mulching materials market growth. For example, in the United States, the Department of Agriculture's Conservation Stewardship Program provides financial and technical assistance to farmers who use mulching materials.
Furthermore, some of the major mulching materials companies are heavily focusing on expanding their product offerings to include related products, such as irrigation systems, fertilizers, or other products that promote sustainable agriculture practices and are looking to collaborate with other industry players like seed companies or agriculture equipment manufacturers, which is driving the market and generating new growth opportunities over the coming years.
The market is primarily segmented based on product type, application, sales channel, and region.
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The organic mulch segment accounted for largest market share, and will likely to continue its dominance over the forecast period, that is highly attributable to increasing awareness regarding its several benefits in terms of improving the soil fertility, weed preventer, pH equilibrium, easily decomposed, and temperature coupled with the increasing utilization of straws under the organic mulches due to its easy availability. Awareness of environment impact of conventional and traditional agriculture practices, there is rising need for organic farming, as it helps to improve soil quality, retain moisture, and suppress weed growth, making them an ideal choice for organic farming, which in turn, fueling the adoption of mulching materials at rapid pace.
The inorganic mulch segment is also likely to gain substantial growth rate over the next coming years, because of the constant increase in the product demand from low rainfall and drought-prone regions due to their ability to retain the soil moisture coupled with its longevity and durability compared to other organic mulches.
The horticulture segment held the significant market share in terms of revenue in 2022, which is mainly driven by rising demand from commercial farms and widespread adoption of these materials in greenhouse farming, as they help in regulating temperature and moisture levels. The availability of wide range of both organic and inorganic mulching materials, allowing farmers and horticulturists to choose the most suitable material for their specific needs, are also driving the segment market growth.
The residential applications segment is anticipated to be the fastest growing region during the projected period, on account of increasing people interest in home gardening and landscaping and rising awareness regarding the environmental benefits of mulching, and a desire for low-maintenance and sustainable landscaping solutions.
The online stores segment is expected to grow at a high CAGR throughout the projected period, mainly due to increased internet penetration and growing number of people looking for online shopping platforms as they provide numerous benefits and convenience including availability of wide range of options, competitive pricing, easy payment methods, and home delivery among others, that attract customers to opt for these stores while walking out to physical stores.
Additionally, online stores operators provide detailed information about the mulching materials to customers they are purchasing including product descriptions, reviews, and application instructions, that can help customers make informed decisions about which products to buy and how to use them in best appropriate way, thereby propelling the segment market.
The North America region dominated the market in 2022, and is expected to maintain its dominance throughout the forecast period, which is highly attributable to increasing demand for these materials particularly from the households, as more and more people are looking to cultivate their own food at home and are participating in the community gardens. Landscaping has become increasingly popular across the region and mulching materials are essential components of landscaping, because they help to conserve moisture, control weeds, and enhance the aesthetic appeal of landscaping projects, which is further driving the regional market growth.
The Asia Pacific region is expected to account for noticeable growth rate over the course of study period, owing to presence of some of the world’s largest agricultural and horticultural industries in the region along with the rising prevalence among farmers regarding the adoption of sustainable farming practices. Moreover, with the growing demand for food, there has been a rise in commercial farming practices which includes the use of mulching materials, as it helps to reduce the cost of farming and increase the efficiency of crop production, making them an attractive option for commercial farmers.
Some of the major players operating in the global market include Cowart Mulch Products, Bailey Bark Materials, FKuR Kunststoff, Scoots Company, Woodland Mulch, Ohio Mulch, Jolly Gardener, Novamont, Renewable Fiber, Good Earth Garden, Alpine Materials, Agriplast Tech, Lafayette Materials, Mulch Center, BioBag International, British Polythene, and Armando Alvarez.
Report Attributes |
Details |
Market size value in 2023 |
USD 4.11 billion |
Revenue forecast in 2032 |
USD 7.96 billion |
CAGR |
7.6% from 2023 – 2032 |
Base year |
2022 |
Historical data |
2019 – 2021 |
Forecast period |
2023 – 2032 |
Quantitative units |
Revenue in USD billion and CAGR from 2023 to 2032 |
Segments covered |
By Product Type, By Application, By Sales Channel, By Region |
Regional scope |
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
Key companies |
Cowart Mulch Products Inc., Bailey Bark Materials Inc., FKuR Kunststoff GmbH, The Scoots Company LLC, Woodland Mulch, Ohio Mulch, Jolly Gardener, Novamont S.p.A., Renewable Fiber Inc., Good Earth Garden, Alpine Materials, Agriplast Tech India, Lafayette Materials, The Mulch Center, BioBag International AS, British Polythene Industries PLC, and Armando Alvarez. |
The mulching materials market report covering key segments are product type, application, sales channel, and region.
Mulching Materials Market Size Worth $7.96 Billion By 2032.
The global mulching materials market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period.
North America is leading the global market.
key driving factors in mulching materials market are increasing proliferation regarding the product innovation and advancements