Global Agricultural Grow Bags Market - 2023-2030

Overview

Global Agriculture Grow Bags Market reached US$ 392.5 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 703.7 million by 2030, growing with a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period 2023-2030.

The global agriculture grow bags market has witnessed significant growth and transformations over the years as they offer various benefits such as convenience, durability and come in various sizes. The respective product act as versatile tools for growing plants for both commercial and household purposes.

Furthermore, these grow bags are highly adopted as they help in precision irrigation systems by preventing waterlogging and overwatering in the plants. Moreover, the research and developments in agriculture grow bags are increasing, making them more versatile. For instance, in August 2021, C.V.Prakash, an Indian Ex-navy man started "Mission Turmeric" in which he used sizable porous bags made of high-density polyethylene packed with coco-peat.

The coco chip segment accounts for over half of the market share. Similarly, the Asia-Pacific dominates the agriculture grow bag market, capturing the largest market share of over 1/3rd. The region's rapid increase in nursery industry and government schemes. Australia remains the largest consumer of agriculture grow bags as the nursery industry is extremely prevalant in the country.

Dynamics

Raising Adoption of Fabrics in the Agriculture Sector

The demand for fabrics among the farmers in the agriculture sector is increasing as they provide aeration to the plant roots, prevent waterlogging and regulate soil temperature. It helps in enhancing healthy root growth encourages the development of a well-pruned and fibrous root structure and improves the nutrients and water absorption in plants.

Furthermore, many manufacturing companies are launching innovative products in order to attract a larger consumer base. For instance, in November 2021, Wangara Horticultural Supplies launched a new innovative product Patented Desert Bag. A double layer material around the entire bag ensures that Sun Damage is limited to the outer layer while leaving the structure of the bag untouched. Such products help in increasing the adoption rate.

Increase in Demand for Precision Irrigation Systems

The demand for precision irrigation systems helps in increasing the adoption of agriculture grow bags, as these bags help provide sufficient water and keep the root zone consistently moist, promoting healthy root growth and preventing waterlogging in the soil. They also provide aeration and promote the development of strong and robust root systems, which can lead to an increase in the market.

Furthermore, many manufacturing companies are producing innovative products in order to attract a large consumer base. For instance, Van der Knaap company produced Forteco Basic. The grow bags have a high air-holding capacity, which ensures good drainage and crop management. The unique air-water ratio allows for easy rooting and an even distribution of roots throughout the substrate. Such products can help in increasing the adoption rate.

High cost of Raw Materials

High cost of products can make it difficult for new farmers or smaller agricultural businesses to enter the market, they might opt for another alternative which is of less cost when compared to this advanced aquaculture equipment. The high cost of can be based on the brand and quality used in them, which can lead to declination in market growth.

Furthermore, the high cost can cause declination in market growth. For instance, Rain Science Company produces black commercial grow bags of 10 packs for US$ 63 and fabric raised beds cost about US$ 45. Such high cost of raw materials can cause limitations of the market for a smaller consumer base which could hamper the market growth.

Segment Analysis

The global Agriculture grow bags market is segmented based on type, raw material, farming method, blend, distribution channel, application and region.

Increase in Demand for Effective Agriculture Farming

Coco chip blend segment holds the maximum share in the global agriculture grow bags market. Consumers are willing to adopt these coco chip blend agriculture grow bags, as they provide excellent moisture retention and aeration properties. The respective segment of agriculture grow bags contain various components such as lignin, cellulose, hemicellulose, potassium and others, which promote healthy plant growth and help in increasing crop productivity.

Furthermore, many manufacturing companies are producing high-quality products in order to help consumers obtain high-quality productivity. For instance, Dutch Plantin produces slabs and open-top grow bags. The aforementioned products are made of coco chips and sieved coco pith and are highly suitable for the cultivation of strawberries and all vegetables.

Geographical Penetration

Increase in Nursery Industry and Government Schemes

The consumers in Asia-Pacific are investing more in indoor farming and nursery cultivation which helps in increasing the usage of agriculture grow bags. For instance, according to the Nursery Industry Statistics 2020-21 report, the Australian nursery industry is currently valued at approximately US$ 2.8 billion and employs almost 25,000 people in every state and territory of Australia.

Additionally, the governments in the region are launching many innovative schemes to make the farmers and indoor farming consumers adopt agriculture grow bags. For instance, the Tamil Nadu government has launched the Do-it-Yourself kit program. As part of the program, 20 Sealed Polythene grow bags with 2Kg Coco peat/bag with polythene spreading sheet were distributed throughout the state.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include: Dolphin Plastics, Dutch Plantin, FibreDust LLC., JIFFY GROUP, Rain Science Grow Bags, Van der Knaap Group, WHS Australia, Laizhou Guoliang Packing Products Co. Ltd., Cape Agricultural Products and Bloem LLC.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

During the pandemic, many people started adopting indoor farming cultivations to avoid boredome and tackle the growing food prices and scarcity. The respective fact has raised the usage of grown bags as they provide convenience, portability and are suitable for different kinds of cultivation. Hence, the pandemic has shown a positive impact on the global agriculture grow bags market.

Further, during the pandemic, many people started looking for alternatives to chemical fertilizers as they became more health conscious which has raised the demand for agriculture grow bags for small-scale farming. Additionally, the water management system for agriculture has increased during the pandemic, which further increased the adoption of grow bags.

Russia-Ukraine War Impact Analysis

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has brought disruption in the country, Many manufacturing companies are shut down due to low employment, exports and import rates which has caused a disruption in the supply chain and lowered the availability of products in the market. The respective fact has shown a negative impact on the global agriculture grow bags market.

Moreover, the war has disrupted agriculture practices as most of the agricultural land is damaged due to the pollution caused by the war. Further, due to the low economic ratio, people started investing more in essential goods, which has reduced the adoption rate for agriculture grow bags. Hence, it could be concluded that the war has brought a negative impact on the global agriculture grow bags market.

By Type

• Horizontal
• Upright
• Others

By Raw Material

• Fabric
• Polypropylene
• Polythene
• Others

By Farming Method

• Indoor Farms
• Outdoor Farms

By Blend

• Coco Chips
• Coconut Coir
• Blueberry Blend
• Others

By Distribution Channel

• Company Stores
• E-Commerce
• Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
• Specialty Stores
• Others

By Application

• Fruits & Vegetables
• Commercial Crops
• Herbs and Medicinal Crops
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico

• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe

• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America

• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific

• Middle East and Africa

Key Developments

• In June 2023, Associated British Foods (ABFL) acquired National Milk Records company for US$ 59.7 million to boost its agri-food unit and help grow its agriculture business, adding data and technology platforms that help farmers become more profitable, initially in Britain.
• In September 2022, the Kerala government banned the usage of plastic grow bags and wanted to replace them with environmentally friendly alternatives like high-density polyethylene containers, pots of clay or coir pith.
• In December 2022, Startup company Zetta Farms bags acquired McCain Foods' potato cultivation orders. To help the farmers to sustain the bad weather conditions.

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Target Audience 2023

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