Summary

Artificial turf has become increasingly popular in North America, particularly in sports and recreational fields. The culture around artificial turf has evolved as well, with many people embracing the benefits of this technology. North America is the early adopter of the product, and precise key players create a high impact on this market. The use of AstroTurf and similar surfaces became widespread in the United States and Canada in the early 1970s, installed in both indoor and outdoor stadiums used for baseball and football. Nationally, over 11,000 artificial turf playing fields have been constructed, and demand for artificial turf in the region is constantly expanding. Increased government spending on upgrading and building new schools, colleges, and universities is predicted to drive business in North America. One of the primary benefits of artificial turf is its durability. Unlike natural grass, which can be damaged by heavy use, drought, and extreme weather conditions, artificial turf can withstand all types of weather and is designed to last for many years. This makes it an attractive option for sports fields, parks, and other outdoor areas that receive heavy foot traffic. Another advantage of artificial turf is its low maintenance requirements. Unlike natural grass, which needs to be watered, mowed, and fertilised on a regular basis, artificial turf merely needs to be cleaned and maintained on occasion. This makes it an appealing alternative for property owners looking to lessen their environmental impact while also saving money on maintenance expenditures. Moreover, the upcoming and under-construction corporate office projects are expected to drive demand for synthetic grass from offices across the region. The region consists of countries that are well-established and witnessing continuous growth. Moreover, the US has a well-established market for corporate offices. Moreover, the upcoming and under-construction projects are expected to drive demand for artificial turf from offices across the country during the forecast period. According to the research report " North America Artificial Turf Market Outlook, 2031," published by Bonafide Research, the North America Artificial Turf market was valued at USD 1.72 Billion in 2025.In the United States, ATS is a manufacturer, distributor, and internet-based supplier of high-quality synthetic and artificial turf materials used in residential, commercial playground, pet, and athletic industries in both B2B and B2C segments. The rapid growth rate of the North American market is linked to increased government expenditure in this region for sports sector development. In the United States, there are roughly 10,000 to 12,000 synthetic fields, the majority of which are produced with crumb rubber infills, while some are made with coconut, virgin rubber, and other infills. Rising demand for recyclable and biodegradable artificial turf is contributing to the revenue growth of the market in this region. For example, SYNLawn’s bio-preferred artificial grass has many advantages over conventional synthetic turf, such as being 100% recyclable, 19% renewable, and certified to include 47% bio-based materials. This artificial turf uses soybean oil in the backing, sugarcane in the thatch, and crushed walnut shell for infill. This will also provide prospects for US soybean producers, who have hitherto relied on exports to China to generate cash. According to country segmentation, the United States will dominate the market in 2025. Market Drivers ? Sports & recreation build-out: Demand rises as cities, schools, colleges, and private sports complexes add or upgrade multi-use fields. Artificial turf gives predictable playability across seasons (rain, heat, snow) and supports heavy scheduling (back-to-back practices, tournaments, community use) without the recovery time natural grass needs. This makes it attractive for facility owners trying to maximize field utilization, reduce cancellations, and control maintenance budgets over the asset life. ? Water-saving & maintenance economics: In many parts of North America, water restrictions, drought risk, and the rising cost of landscaping labor push buyers toward low-irrigation surfaces. Turf eliminates regular watering and reduces mowing/fertilizing, helping property managers and municipalities stabilize operating costs. For commercial landscaping (office parks, medians, hospitality) and residential yards, the value proposition is “consistent look + lower ongoing upkeep,” especially where natural grass struggles due to shade, foot traffic, or extreme temperatures. Market Challenges ? Health, safety & regulation scrutiny: The market faces ongoing scrutiny around infill materials (especially crumb rubber), heat retention, and potential exposure concerns. Some municipalities and school districts require additional testing, alternative infills, or stricter procurement specs, which can slow approvals and add compliance costs. Even when products meet standards, perception risk can trigger community pushback, extended stakeholder consultations, and sometimes policy changes that reshape what materials or designs are acceptable. ? High upfront cost & lifecycle complexity: While artificial turf can lower maintenance, the initial installation cost (base prep, drainage, shock pad, infill, labor) is significant, and buyers increasingly evaluate full lifecycle costs?cleaning, infill top-ups, seam repairs, and end-of-life removal/recycling. Budget cycles in public projects and schools can delay decisions, and replacement planning becomes a barrier when stakeholders realize the surface is not “set and forget.” Disposal logistics and recycling availability also affect total cost of ownership and project timing. Market Trends ? Shift to alternative infills: North America is seeing more adoption of non-rubber infills (organic blends, coated sands, TPE/EPDM variants) and system designs aimed at lowering surface temperature. Buyers are also specifying shock pads, improved drainage layers, and irrigation/misting add-ons for heat mitigation on athletic fields. This trend is driven by safety expectations, community acceptance, and the need to maintain play comfort during hotter months. ? Sustainability & circularity in materials: Sustainability is becoming a differentiator: recycled-content backings, low-VOC components, and programs for take-back/recycling at end of life are gaining attention in bids. Manufacturers are investing in recyclable mono-material backings, improved separation of yarn/infill, and documented environmental claims to satisfy ESG reporting and public procurement requirements. As a result, “environmental documentation + end-of-life plan” is increasingly part of competitive positioning, not just a nice-to-have. Polyethylene (PE) leads the North America artificial turf market because it offers the best balance of natural grass-like appearance, player safety, durability, and climate suitability for both sports and landscaping applications. Polyethylene (PE) has emerged as the dominant material in the North America artificial turf market primarily because it aligns closely with the region’s performance expectations, safety standards, and aesthetic preferences. One of the most important advantages of PE is its soft and flexible fiber structure, which closely mimics the look and feel of natural grass. This is especially important in sports applications such as soccer, football, baseball, and multi-use athletic fields, where athlete comfort and injury reduction are critical decision factors. Compared to polypropylene (PP) or nylon, PE fibers are less abrasive, reducing the risk of skin burns and impact injuries during slides and falls, which makes them highly preferred by schools, colleges, sports clubs, and municipal facilities across the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, PE demonstrates excellent resilience and memory retention, meaning the fibers bounce back after compression from foot traffic or sports activity, helping fields maintain consistent playability and visual quality over long periods of heavy use. Another key factor driving PE’s leadership is its superior performance under North America’s diverse climatic conditions. The region experiences wide temperature variations, from extreme summer heat to cold winters, and PE turf fibers are known for their strong UV resistance and thermal stability. Advanced PE formulations resist fading, cracking, and brittleness caused by prolonged sun exposure, which is essential for outdoor installations in states with intense sunlight such as California, Texas, Arizona, and Florida. At the same time, PE performs reliably in colder climates, maintaining flexibility and structural integrity during freeze-thaw cycles common in northern U.S. states and Canada. This durability reduces replacement frequency and supports lower lifecycle costs, a critical consideration for budget-conscious public institutions and commercial property owners. Sports applications lead the North America artificial turf market because synthetic turf enables year-round, high-intensity field usage with consistent performance, lower maintenance, and greater cost efficiency than natural grass. Sports dominate the North America artificial turf market largely because the region has one of the most developed and commercially driven sports ecosystems in the world, where field availability, durability, and performance consistency are critical. The United States and Canada host a vast network of professional leagues, collegiate athletics, school sports programs, community recreation centers, and private training academies, all of which require reliable playing surfaces that can withstand heavy and repeated use. Natural grass fields often struggle under such intense scheduling, requiring rest periods, reseeding, irrigation, and frequent maintenance to remain playable. Artificial turf, by contrast, allows continuous play throughout the year, even during adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or extreme heat, making it highly attractive for sports operators seeking maximum field utilization and minimal downtime. Another major factor supporting sports leadership is the predictable and standardized performance artificial turf provides. Modern synthetic turf systems are engineered to deliver consistent ball roll, traction, shock absorption, and surface firmness, which are essential for competitive sports such as football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and field hockey. In North America, where athlete safety and liability considerations are taken very seriously, artificial turf systems are often designed to meet rigorous testing and certification standards. This consistency reduces the risk of uneven playing conditions that can contribute to injuries, a common issue with worn or poorly maintained natural grass fields. As a result, schools, universities, and municipalities increasingly prefer artificial turf to ensure safer and more uniform play across seasons. Direct Sales / B2B leads the North America artificial turf market because large-scale projects require customized solutions, technical expertise, and long-term supplier relationships that are best delivered through direct manufacturer-to-business engagement. Direct Sales / B2B channels dominate the North America artificial turf market because the majority of demand comes from institutional and commercial buyers rather than individual consumers. Key end users such as municipalities, school districts, colleges, professional sports organizations, real-estate developers, and commercial property owners typically undertake large-scale projects that involve complex technical requirements, significant capital investment, and long decision cycles. These buyers prefer working directly with manufacturers or authorized distributors to ensure that turf systems are tailored to their specific needs, including fiber type, pile height, infill selection, shock pads, drainage layers, and compliance with sport-specific or safety standards. Such customization and engineering support are difficult to achieve through indirect or retail sales channels, making direct B2B engagement the most efficient and trusted route to market. Procurement practices in North America also favor B2B channels. Public projects, such as school athletic fields and municipal parks, typically follow formal tendering and bidding processes that require extensive documentation, certifications, environmental compliance disclosures, and lifecycle cost analysis. Direct sales teams are better equipped to navigate these procurement requirements, respond to requests for proposals (RFPs), and provide detailed technical and financial justifications. This structured procurement environment naturally limits the role of retail or e-commerce channels and strengthens the position of direct manufacturer relationships. Finally, the growing emphasis on sustainability, compliance, and performance verification further strengthens the direct sales model. North American buyers increasingly demand detailed information on material sourcing, environmental impact, recyclability, and end-of-life solutions. Direct engagement allows manufacturers to communicate these attributes clearly and adapt offerings to evolving regulations and customer expectations. Flooring leads the North America artificial turf market because turf flooring offers a durable, low-maintenance, and visually consistent surface that works across a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications beyond sports. Flooring applications dominate the North America artificial turf market because artificial turf has evolved from being a primarily sports-focused surface into a versatile flooring solution used across residential, commercial, and institutional spaces. In North America, property owners and developers increasingly seek flooring materials that combine aesthetic appeal with long-term durability and minimal upkeep, and artificial turf flooring meets these expectations effectively. Unlike traditional natural grass or conventional hard flooring, turf flooring provides a green, natural look year-round without the need for watering, mowing, fertilizing, or seasonal replacement. This makes it highly attractive for spaces such as patios, balconies, rooftops, indoor gyms, daycare centers, pet areas, event venues, retail displays, and office landscapes, where maintaining natural grass is impractical or costly. Another key driver is the growing emphasis on functional landscaping and multipurpose spaces in urban and suburban environments. As cities become denser and outdoor space becomes more limited, artificial turf flooring allows designers and homeowners to convert underutilized areas into visually appealing, usable environments. Rooftop gardens, terraces, and mixed-use developments increasingly rely on turf flooring to create soft, comfortable surfaces that enhance user experience without adding structural load or complex irrigation systems. This adaptability across both indoor and outdoor flooring needs gives artificial turf a broader addressable market than sports-only installations, supporting its leadership in the region. The USA leads the North America artificial turf market because it has the largest sports infrastructure base, high field utilization rates, and strong investment capacity for durable, low-maintenance playing and landscaping surfaces. The United States dominates the North America artificial turf market primarily due to its vast and highly developed sports and recreational infrastructure combined with strong institutional spending power. The country hosts an extensive network of professional sports leagues, collegiate athletics under the NCAA, school-level sports programs, municipal recreation facilities, and private sports academies. American football, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, field hockey, and multi-sport community programs place intense usage demands on playing surfaces, often requiring fields to be used daily for practices, games, and events. Natural grass fields struggle to withstand this level of continuous use without frequent maintenance and downtime, making artificial turf a highly practical and widely adopted alternative across the United States. Another major factor behind U.S. leadership is the country’s strong focus on maximizing field utilization and return on investment. Schools, universities, and municipalities in the U.S. often operate under tight scheduling and budget constraints, requiring surfaces that can be used year-round with minimal recovery time. Artificial turf enables multiple teams and sports to share a single field while maintaining consistent performance and appearance. This efficiency is especially valuable in urban and suburban areas where land availability is limited and sports participation rates are high. The country experiences a wide range of weather conditions?from heavy rainfall and humidity in the Southeast, extreme heat and drought in the Southwest, freezing winters in the Midwest and Northeast, to variable coastal climates. Artificial turf systems are engineered to perform reliably across these conditions, offering effective drainage, UV resistance, and year-round usability. This reliability helps reduce weather-related cancellations and field damage, which is a major concern for U.S. sports organizations operating on fixed calendars. ***Please Note: It will take 48 hours (2 Business days) for delivery of the report upon order confirmation.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
2. Market Dynamics
2.1. Market Drivers & Opportunities
2.2. Market Restraints & Challenges
2.3. Market Trends
2.4. Supply chain Analysis
2.5. Policy & Regulatory Framework
2.6. Industry Experts Views
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Secondary Research
3.2. Primary Data Collection
3.3. Market Formation & Validation
3.4. Report Writing, Quality Check & Delivery
4. Market Structure
4.1. Market Considerate
4.2. Assumptions
4.3. Limitations
4.4. Abbreviations
4.5. Sources
4.6. Definitions
5. Economic /Demographic Snapshot
6. North America Artificial Turf Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size By Value
6.2. Market Share By Country
6.3. Market Size and Forecast, By Material
6.4. Market Size and Forecast, By End-User Application
6.5. Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel
6.6. Market Size and Forecast, By Installation Type
6.7. United States Artificial Turf Market Outlook
6.7.1. Market Size by Value
6.7.2. Market Size and Forecast By Material
6.7.3. Market Size and Forecast By End-User Application
6.7.4. Market Size and Forecast By Distribution Channel
6.7.5. Market Size and Forecast By Installation Type
6.8. Canada Artificial Turf Market Outlook
6.8.1. Market Size by Value
6.8.2. Market Size and Forecast By Material
6.8.3. Market Size and Forecast By End-User Application
6.8.4. Market Size and Forecast By Distribution Channel
6.8.5. Market Size and Forecast By Installation Type
6.9. Mexico Artificial Turf Market Outlook
6.9.1. Market Size by Value
6.9.2. Market Size and Forecast By Material
6.9.3. Market Size and Forecast By End-User Application
6.9.4. Market Size and Forecast By Distribution Channel
6.9.5. Market Size and Forecast By Installation Type
7. Competitive Landscape
7.1. Competitive Dashboard
7.2. Business Strategies Adopted by Key Players
7.3. Key Players Market Positioning Matrix
7.4. Porter's Five Forces
7.5. Company Profile
7.5.1. Tarkett S.A.
7.5.1.1. Company Snapshot
7.5.1.2. Company Overview
7.5.1.3. Financial Highlights
7.5.1.4. Geographic Insights
7.5.1.5. Business Segment & Performance
7.5.1.6. Product Portfolio
7.5.1.7. Key Executives
7.5.1.8. Strategic Moves & Developments
7.5.2. Mondo S.p.A.
7.5.3. Tiger lily
7.5.4. Limonta Sport S.p.A.
7.5.5. Act Global
7.5.6. Sport Group
7.5.7. Victoria PLC
7.5.8. TenCate Grass
7.5.9. SIS Pitches
7.5.10. Global Syn-Turf, Inc.
7.5.11. ForeverLawn Inc.
7.5.12. IntegriTurf, LLC
8. Strategic Recommendations
9. Annexure
9.1. FAQ`s
9.2. Notes
9.3. Related Reports
10. Disclaimer

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List of Tables/Graphs

List of Figures

Figure 1: Global Artificial Turf Market Size (USD Billion) By Region, 2024 & 2030
Figure 2: Market attractiveness Index, By Region 2030
Figure 3: Market attractiveness Index, By Segment 2030
Figure 4: North America Artificial Turf Market Size By Value (2020, 2025 & 2031F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 5: North America Artificial Turf Market Share By Country (2025)
Figure 6: US Artificial Turf Market Size By Value (2020, 2025 & 2031F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 7: Canada Artificial Turf Market Size By Value (2020, 2025 & 2031F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 8: Mexico Artificial Turf Market Size By Value (2020, 2025 & 2031F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 9: Porter's Five Forces of Global Artificial Turf Market

List of Tables

Table 1: Global Artificial Turf Market Snapshot, By Segmentation (2024 & 2030) (in USD Billion)
Table 2: Influencing Factors for Artificial Turf Market, 2025
Table 3: Top 10 Counties Economic Snapshot 2024
Table 4: Economic Snapshot of Other Prominent Countries 2022
Table 5: Average Exchange Rates for Converting Foreign Currencies into U.S. Dollars
Table 6: North America Artificial Turf Market Size and Forecast, By Material (2020 to 2031F) (In USD Billion)
Table 7: North America Artificial Turf Market Size and Forecast, By End-User Application (2020 to 2031F) (In USD Billion)
Table 8: North America Artificial Turf Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel (2020 to 2031F) (In USD Billion)
Table 9: North America Artificial Turf Market Size and Forecast, By Installation Type (2020 to 2031F) (In USD Billion)
Table 10: United States Artificial Turf Market Size and Forecast By Material (2020 to 2031F) (In USD Billion)
Table 11: United States Artificial Turf Market Size and Forecast By End-User Application (2020 to 2031F) (In USD Billion)
Table 12: United States Artificial Turf Market Size and Forecast By Distribution Channel (2020 to 2031F) (In USD Billion)
Table 13: United States Artificial Turf Market Size and Forecast By Installation Type (2020 to 2031F) (In USD Billion)
Table 14: Canada Artificial Turf Market Size and Forecast By Material (2020 to 2031F) (In USD Billion)
Table 15: Canada Artificial Turf Market Size and Forecast By End-User Application (2020 to 2031F) (In USD Billion)
Table 16: Canada Artificial Turf Market Size and Forecast By Distribution Channel (2020 to 2031F) (In USD Billion)
Table 17: Canada Artificial Turf Market Size and Forecast By Installation Type (2020 to 2031F) (In USD Billion)
Table 18: Mexico Artificial Turf Market Size and Forecast By Material (2020 to 2031F) (In USD Billion)
Table 19: Mexico Artificial Turf Market Size and Forecast By End-User Application (2020 to 2031F) (In USD Billion)
Table 20: Mexico Artificial Turf Market Size and Forecast By Distribution Channel (2020 to 2031F) (In USD Billion)
Table 21: Mexico Artificial Turf Market Size and Forecast By Installation Type (2020 to 2031F) (In USD Billion)
Table 22: Competitive Dashboard of top 5 players, 2025