The nonwoven weed control fabric market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• Strong growth has been observed in recent years in the nonwoven weed control fabric market. An increase from $1.72 billion in 2024 to $1.83 billion in 2025 is projected, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%.
The growth seen during this historical period can be traced back to several factors. These include demand for more sustainable agriculture practices, increased adoption of landscaping, expansion in horticulture activities, heightened focus on environment-friendly weed control alternatives, growing interest in home gardening, and efforts to decrease the use of chemical herbicides.
The nonwoven weed control fabric market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of the nonwoven weed control fabric is projected to experience robust growth in the upcoming years. By 2029, it is anticipated to expand to $2.34 billion, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%.
The predicted growth in this period is due to factors such as growing demand for eco-friendly agricultural practices, increasing interest in gardening and landscaping activities, heightened understanding of soil health, the escalation of commercial farming, increased governmental assistance for environmentally friendly farming solutions, and the surging requirement for efficient weed management strategies. The forecast period is expected to witness major trends like developments in biodegradable materials, better ultraviolet (UV) protection, superior durability, the application of smart technology for monitoring soil health, use of environment-friendly production practices, customization to cater to diverse agricultural needs, and advancements in sustainable farming methodologies.
Growth in the agricultural industry is anticipated to drive the expansion of the nonwoven weed control fabric market. This industry expansion can be attributed to a worldwide increase in food and biofuels demand, along with sustainable agriculture practices. Nonwoven weed control fabrics, which block weed growth and maintain soil health, serve as eco-friendly alternatives to herbicides, thereby enhancing crop yields and farming efficiency. As an illustration, the UK's Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs reported a 3.4% agricultural sector growth from 2021 to 2022, in February 2024. Thus, the upward trajectory of the agricultural industry is fueling the nonwoven weed control fabric market.
The nonwoven weed control fabricmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Material: Polypropylene, Polyester, Polyethylene, Other Materials
2) By Application: Agriculture, Landscaping, Construction, Other Applications
3) By Sales Channel: Direct Sales, Distributors
Subsegments:
1) By Polypropylene: Spunbond Polypropylene, Meltblown Polypropylene
2) By Polyester: Spunbond Polyester, Needle-Punched Polyester
3) By Polyethylene: Woven Polyethylene, Nonwoven Polyethylene
4) By Other Materials: Biodegradable Fabrics, Natural Fibers
Leading firms in the nonwoven weed control fabric market are emphasizing innovation by incorporating recycled materials into their products. This is in order to promote sustainability and meet the rising demand of consumers for environment-friendly options. The intention behind using these recycled materials is to mitigate the environmental toll brought about by conventional synthetic fabrics. This mitigation strategy involves the use of recycled polypropylene or biodegradable substitutes, keeping in line with international endeavors toward curbing plastic waste. For example, Beaulieu Technical Textiles, a textile manufacturer based in Belgium, introduced an innovative range of nonwoven fabrics named RECOVER in June 2023. The aim of these fabrics is to propound sustainability and environmental accountability. The fabric, which serves as a robust and eco-friendly weed control solution, is made up of polypropylene (PP) with 30% recycled content. This fabric helps lower carbon emissions by up to 35%, resists UV light, and can endure mechanical stress and temperature shifts. It also has a dense fabric structure that prevents light from penetrating, thus effectively controlling weed growth. The black-and-white pattern of the fabric ensures temperature equilibrium and aids in easily locating plants.
Major companies operating in the nonwoven weed control fabric market are:
• Dow Chemical Company
• Kimberly-Clark Corporation
• Toray Industries Inc.
• Berry Global Group Inc.
• DuPont de Nemours Inc.
• Freudenberg Group
• Kolon Industries Inc.
• Maccaferri Group
• Glatfelter Corporation
• Suominen Corporation
• Thrace Group
• TWE Group
• Don & Low Ltd.
• Beaulieu Technical Textiles
• SKAPS Industries
• Belton Industries Inc.
• Ahlstrom Holding 3 Oy
• Qingdao Yihe Nonwovens Co. Ltd.
• Guangzhou Huahao Nonwoven Fabric Co. Ltd.
• Rayson Non Woven Co. Ltd.
• Guide Textile Co. Ltd.
• Fujian Kingsda Nonwoven Co. Ltd.
• Thinh Gia Huy L.A Co. Ltd.
• Huizhou Jinhaocheng Nonwoven Fabric Co. Ltd.
• Guangdong Synwin Non Woven Technology Co. Ltd
North America was the largest region in the nonwoven weed control fabric market in 2024. The regions covered in the nonwoven weed control fabric market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.