Market Outlook By Credence Research Artificial Turf Market 2018-2026 | Page 4

3 Market Insight Browse Full report Download Sample of This Report By material type, the polyethylene segment held the largest market share in 2017. Polyethylene on account of its characteristics such as softness, durability and resiliency is the most preferred when it comes to turf material type. On the other hand, factors such as excellent wear resistance, high melting point and long color holding capacity would contribute to the growth of the polyamides segment in the coming years. In terms of geography, Europe accounted for the largest market in 2017. The region houses a large number of sports stadiums. Moreover, many leading artificial turf manufacturers such as Victoria PLC, Tarkett, SportGroup and SIS Pitches among others are headquartered in the region. Growing number of commercial playground surfaces, high investment in infrastructure and rapid urbanization would drive the growth of the artificial turf market in Asia Pacific. Countries such as India and China helped by the growth of the construction sector and rising disposable income would lead this growth.