Global Mulching Materials Market Size to worth USD 8.24 Billion by 2033: Market Study Report

Global Mulching Materials Market Size to worth USD 8.24 Billion by 2033

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Global Mulching Materials Market Size is Expected to Grow from USD 3.85 Billion in 2023 to USD 8.24 Billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 7.91% during the forecast period 2023-2033. 

Browse key industry insights spread across 210 pages with 110 Market data tables and figures & charts from the report on the Global Mulching Materials Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Organic and Inorganic), By Application (Residential and Horticulture), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2023 – 2033.  

Mulching materials are materials that are applied on the soil surface to protect their properties, improve moisture retention, modify temperature, and control weed growth. These mulches can be of organic type such as straw, wood chips, or compost, or inorganic type such as plastic films, gravel, and geotextiles. Mulching is one of the most commonly used agricultural and horticultural methods for increasing crop output, promoting healthy soil conditions, and effectively improving farm productivity. The mulching materials market is growing robustly as the global interest in sustainable agriculture and resource optimization increases. An increasing awareness about soil conservation coupled with an adoption of modern farming practices is creating an increased demand for mulching materials in a variety of agricultural and landscaping applications. The benefits mulching materials can provide, including water saving, prevention of soil erosion, and improved crop quality, are major factors enhancing market appeal. However, the market is restricted because the initial investment in some mulching materials, especially plastic films, is highly expensive, and management and disposal of used films are a problem and create environmental concerns.

The organic segment is predicted to hold the greatest market share through the forecast period.

Based on the product, the mulching materials market is classified into organic and inorganic. Among these, the organic segment is predicted to hold the greatest market share through the forecast period. Organic materials such as straw, wood chips, grass clippings, and compost are highly preferred due to their natural composition, biodegradability, and ability to enhance soil fertility over time.

The horticulture segment is anticipated to hold the greatest market share during the projected timeframe.    

Based on the application, the mulching materials market is divided into residential and horticulture. Among these, the horticulture segment is anticipated to hold the greatest market share during the projected timeframe. This dominance is attributed to the extensive use of mulching materials in commercial farming, landscaping, and specialized cultivation practices such as fruit and vegetable production.

North America is estimated to hold the largest mulching materials market share over the forecast period.

North America is estimated to hold the largest mulching materials market share over the forecast period. North America remains the driving force in this market due to widespread adoption of sustainable agricultural practices and increased emphasis on water conservation, mainly in areas facing drought. Additionally, organic farming practices have encouraged the use of biodegradable mulching materials, particularly in the U.S. and Canada, where environmental regulations have promoted sustainable land management practices.

Asia-Pacific is predicted to have the fastest CAGR growth in the mulching materials market over the forecast period. Owing to its rapidly expanding agricultural sector and the increasing emphasis on improving crop yields. Countries like China, India, and Japan are key contributors to this growth, as farmers in these regions are increasingly adopting mulching practices to conserve soil moisture, enhance crop productivity, and reduce water usage. The rise of organic farming in countries such as Australia and New Zealand is also driving the demand for biodegradable mulching materials.

Company Profiling

Major key players in the mulching materials market are Cowart Mulch Products Inc., Bailey Bark Materials Inc., The Scoots Company LLC, Ohio Mulch, FKuR Kunststoff GmbH, Jolly Gardener, Woodland Mulch, Novamont S.p.A., Good Earth Garden, Renewable Fiber Inc., The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, and Others.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts global, regional, and country revenue from 2023 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the mulching materials market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Global Mulching Materials Market, By Product

• Organic
• Inorganic

Global Mulching Materials Market, By Application

• Residential
• Horticulture

Global Mulching Materials Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa