Report Overview

GCC Artificial Turf Market - Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2029

GCC artificial turf market size was estimated to be worth USD 119.3 million in 2022. During the forecast period between 2023 and 2029, the GCC artificial turf market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6%, reaching a value of USD 178.8 million by 2029. Major growth factors for the GCC artificial turf market include expanding construction activities and increasing the number of commercial and residential spaces, including sports complexes, hotels, and airports. As a result, the demand for cost-effective and manageable flooring alternatives is increasing, directly influencing the demand for artificial turf in the GCC countries.

GCC Artificial Turf Market – Overview

Artificial turf is a large-scale synthetic grass-like strand. The fibers are often attached to a backing material composed of nylon, polypropylene, or polyethylene. Sports stadiums, private lawns, and commercial spaces where grass was once used now deploy artificial turf since it can be maintained easily without watering or pruning. Artificial grass is often constructed of PE or PP material, both of which are waterproof and capable of withstanding prolonged submersion without suffering harm.

GCC Artificial Turf Market

Growth Drivers

Rising Demand for Artificial Turf in Sports Complexes

GCC countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, are significantly focusing on establishing themselves as a premier sports hub to promote tourism and to attain economic diversification. Examples include the UAE's Dubai Sports City Stadium, which was built to handle a variety of sports disciplines, and Qatar's Lusail Iconic Stadium, which hosted the FIFA World Cup 2022. Furthermore, these countries are also investing in the construction of stadiums to host major sports events such as FIFA and F1 and therefore are contacting stadium contractors for tenders.

Restraints

High Initial and Installation Costs

Despite all the advantages artificial grass has over natural grass, one of the primary issues with it is the cost of installation. The price of purchasing the artificial turf, preparing the land, removing the existing grass, and hiring labor to install it are all expenses to consider. This is severely impeding the expansion of the GCC artificial grass market.

Impact of COVID-19 on the GCC Artificial Turf Market

The COVID-19 pandemic halted the growth of the GCC artificial turf market. The imposition of lockdown in GCC countries, including Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, led to complete restrictions on construction activities to prevent the spread of the virus, directly impeding the demand for the artificial turf market. The decline in the need for sports complexes and commercial spaces post-COVID-19 pandemic due to growth in remote working culture also negatively impacted the market growth. Furthermore, the shortage of labor during this period also limited market growth, as the installation of artificial turf is a labor-intensive activity.

GCC Artificial Turf Market

Segmental Coverage

GCC Artificial Turf Market – By Material

Based on material, the GCC artificial turf market is segregated into polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon, and others segments. The polyethylene segment accounts for the highest share of the GCC artificial turf market by material. The PE material is cheap compared to its alternatives and offers a longer lifespan, due to which it has gained a sizable market share in terms of consumption. However, nylon-based artificial grass is anticipated to expand with the highest growth rate over the period in analysis, because it is rigid and maintains its original form even in spots with significant foot traffic and intense sporting uses.

GCC Artificial Turf Market – By End User

Based on end users, the GCC artificial turf market is segmented into residential, commercial, and sports. The sports segment holds the largest share of the market, as artificial grass is prominently used in sports pitches because of its durability. This is due to the fact that it is a time and cost-efficient, durable, low-maintenance option that facilities can be used all year round. Additionally, it functions well as a high-performance surface for various activities. Following sports, the commercial segment also covers a substantial market share owing to the high use of artificial turf in commercial spaces, including hotels and offices.

GCC Artificial Turf Market – By Country

The GCC artificial turf market covers six countries of the region: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. Saudi Arabia dominates the GCC artificial turf market owing to the high private-public investments in the construction sector. The rising inflow of foreign direct investments (FDI) is directly influencing the growth of residential and commercial real estate. The government is also significantly focusing on improving infrastructure development, including the construction of railways, airports, and seaports, which is anticipated to fuel the market demand for artificial turf during the forecast period.

Competitive Landscape

Major players operating in the GCC artificial turf market include TigerTurf, Desso Sports Systems, Royal Grass, FieldTurf, Polytan, Act Global, CCGrass, SIS Pitches, SportsTech Artificial Grass, GreenFields, and Nurteks Hali.

To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

Scope of the Report

By Material

• Polyethylene

• Polypropylene

• Nylon

• Others

By End User

• Residential

• Commercial

• Sports

By Country

• Saudi Arabia

• UAE

• Qatar

• Bahrain

• Kuwait

• Oman

1. Research Framework
   1. Research Objective
   2. Product Overview
   3. Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
3.  GCC Artificial Turf Market Insights
   1. Industry Value Chain Analysis
   2. DROC Analysis
      1. Growth Drivers
         1. Growing Demand in Sports Sector
         2. Commercial and Residential Use
      2. Restraints
         1. High Initial Costs
         2. Lack of Awareness about Artificial Turf
      3. Opportunities
         1. Growing Demand for Landscaping
         2. Market Expansion
      4. Challenges
         1. Competition from Natural Grass
         2. Environmental Concerns
   3. Technological Advancements/Recent Developments
   4. Regulatory Framework
   5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of New Entrants
      4. Threat of Substitutes
      5. Intensity of Rivalry
4.  GCC Artificial Turf Market Overview
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share and Forecast
      1. By Material
         1. Polyethylene
         2. Polypropylene
         3. Nylon
         4. Others
      2. By End User
         1. Residential
         2. Commercial
         3. Sports
      3. By Country
         1. Saudi Arabia
         2. UAE
         3. Qatar
         4. Bahrain
         5. Kuwait
         6. Oman
5. Saudi Arabia Artificial Turf Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Material
      2. By End User
6. UAE Artificial Turf Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Material
      2. By End User
7. Qatar Artificial Turf Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Material
      2. By End User
8. Bahrain Artificial Turf Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Material
      2. By End User
9. Kuwait Artificial Turf Market
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
      1. By Value (USD Million)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Material
      2. By End User
10. Oman Artificial Turf Market
    1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2029
       1. By Value (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Material
       2. By End User
11. Competitive Landscape
    1. List of Key Players and Their Offerings
    2. GCC Artificial Turf Market Share Analysis, 2022
    3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
    4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships, etc.)
12. Impact of Covid-19 on GCC Artificial Turf Market
13. Company Profile (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, SWOT Analysis)
    1. TigerTurf
    2. Desso Sports Systems
    3. Royal Grass
    4. FieldTurf
    5. Polytan
    6. Act Global
    7. CCGrass
    8. SIS Pitches
    9. SportsTech Artificial Grass
    10. GreenFields
    11. Nurteks Hali
    12. Other Prominent Players
14. Key Strategic Recommendations
15. Research Methodology
    1.    Qualitative Research
       1.  Primary & Secondary Research
    2.    Quantitative Research
    3.    Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
       1.  Secondary Research
       2.  Primary Research
    4.    Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Country
    5.    Assumptions & Limitations

*Financial information of case of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.

**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable

List of Figures

Figure 1       GCC Artificial Turf Segmentation

Figure 2       GCC Artificial Turf Market Value Chain Analysis

Figure 3       Company Market Share Analysis, 2021

Figure 4       GCC Artificial Turf Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Figure 5       GCC Artificial Turf Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 6       GCC Artificial Turf Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 7       GCC Artificial Turf Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 8       Saudi Arabia Artificial Turf Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Figure 9       Saudi Arabia Artificial Turf Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 10     Saudi Arabia Artificial Turf Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 11     UAE Artificial Turf Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Figure 12     UAE Artificial Turf Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 13     UAE Artificial Turf Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 14     Qatar Artificial Turf Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Figure 15     Qatar Artificial Turf Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 16     Qatar Artificial Turf Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 17     Bahrain Artificial Turf Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Figure 18     Bahrain Artificial Turf Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 19     Bahrain Artificial Turf Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 20     Qatar Artificial Turf Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Figure 21     Qatar Artificial Turf Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 22     Qatar Artificial Turf Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 23     Kuwait Artificial Turf Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Figure 24     Kuwait Artificial Turf Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 25     Kuwait Artificial Turf Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 26     Oman Artificial Turf Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Figure 27     Oman Artificial Turf Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 28     Oman Artificial Turf Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029

List of Tables

Table 1        GCC Artificial Turf Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Table 2        GCC Artificial Turf Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 3        GCC Artificial Turf Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 4        GCC Artificial Turf Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 5        Saudi Arabia Artificial Turf Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Table 6        Saudi Arabia Artificial Turf Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 7        Saudi Arabia Artificial Turf Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 8        UAE Artificial Turf Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Table 9        UAE Artificial Turf Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 10      UAE Artificial Turf Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 11      Qatar Artificial Turf Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Table 12      Qatar Artificial Turf Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 13      Qatar Artificial Turf Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 14      Bahrain Artificial Turf Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Table 15      Bahrain Artificial Turf Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 16      Bahrain Artificial Turf Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 17      Kuwait Artificial Turf Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Table 18      Kuwait Artificial Turf Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 19      Kuwait Artificial Turf Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 20      Oman Artificial Turf Market Size, By Value (USD Million), 2019–2029

Table 21      Oman Artificial Turf Market Share, By Material, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 22      Oman Artificial Turf Market Share, By End User, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 23      TigerTurf Company Overview

Table 24      TigerTurf Financial Overview

Table 25      Desso Sports Systems Company Overview

Table 26      Desso Sports Systems Financial Overview

Table 27      Royal Grass Company Overview

Table 28      Royal Grass Financial Overview

Table 29      FieldTurf Company Overview

Table 30      FieldTurf Financial Overview

Table 31      Polytan Company Overview

Table 32      Polytan Financial Overview

Table 33      Act Global Company Overview

Table 34      Act Global Financial Overview

Table 35      CCGrass Company Overview

Table 36      CCGrass Financial Overview

Table 37      SIS Pitches Company Overview

Table 38      SIS Pitches Financial Overview

Table 39      SportsTech Artificial Grass Company Overview

Table 40      SportsTech Artificial Grass Financial Overview

Table 41      GreenFields Company Overview

Table 42      GreenFields Financial Overview

Table 43      Nurteks Hali Company Overview

Table 44      Nurteks Hali Financial Overview