The manufactured soils market is projected to reach USD 7.8 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2016 to 2021. The growth of this market is attributed to the increasing demand for organic products, the increasing global population, improved yield & productivity, and increasing trend towards modern farming practices such as controlled agriculture and urban farming. Increase in demand for organic foods, swift growth in the urban farming techniques, increased demand for horticulture along with the promotion and aid by government agencies have fueled the usage of soil blends & mixes among the modern agricultural practices.
The global manufactured soils market is projected to reach USD 7.8 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2016 to 2021. The demand for manufactured soils is also fueled because major agriculture input firms intend to continue and preserve their market share; governmental regulatory bodies are actively participating in environmental conservation issues; growers are looking for fresh ways to generate higher yield; and there is an increased demand for agricultural products that ensure overall wellness of consumers.
In the global market for manufactured soils, garden soil dominates the manufactured soils market. There are various types of garden soils present in the market which include structured soil, moisture retentive soil, bedding soil, and lightweight soil. Soil mixes usually consist of different compositions of elements blended in a proportion suitable for the selected crop. The application of soil mixes in agriculture is constantly increasing with different soil mixes being used for different crop types. The growing market for lawns and garden consumables also plays an important role in driving the market for soil mixes across the globe.
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