US Lawn & Garden Mulch
This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $809 million US packaged lawn and garden mulch industry. It presents historical demand data (2011, 2016, and 2021) and forecasts (2026 and 2031) by type, application, market, and end user.
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Report Overview
Learn more about key trends in mulch.
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Consumer demand for lawn and garden mulch surged in the COVID-19 pandemic
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Plastic and rubber mulch growth will outpace gains for wood mulch.
This Freedonia industry study analyzes the $809 million US packaged lawn and garden mulch industry.
It presents historical demand data (2011, 2016, and 2021) and forecasts (2026 and 2031) by type (wood – including conventional and colored, and other type – including rubber and all other mulch and ground coverings), application (lawn and turf, gardens and borders, and other applications), market (residential, golf courses, government and institutional, and commercial and industrial), and end user (consumer, service firms, and other professional users). The study includes year-by-year annual data and consumer survey data. The study also evaluates company market share and competitive analysis on industry competitors including CRH and Scotts Miracle-Gro.
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This report includes data from 2011-2031 in 5 year intervals and tables featuring year-by-year data for 2018-2025.
- Executive Summary
- Figure 1-1. Lawn & Garden Mulch Market
- About This Report
- Report Details
- Study Scope & Product Description
- Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
- Table | Annual Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by Application & End User, 2020 – 2023
- Table | Annual Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by Market, 2020 – 2023
- Figure 2-1. Annual Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by End User, 2019 – 2024
- Overview
- Historical Market Trends
- Table | Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand, 2011 - 2021
- Figure 3-1. Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand, 2006 - 2021
- Demand by End User
- Consumer vs. Professional End Users
- Table | Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by End User, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Table | Annual Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by End User, 2018 - 2025
- Consumer Trends
- Table | Consumer Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Table | Annual Consumer Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by Application, 2018 - 2025
- Professional Trends
- Table | Professional Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by Application & End User, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Table | Annual Professional Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by Application & End User, 2018 - 2025
- Consumer vs. Professional End Users
- Demand by Application (Gardens & Borders, Lawn & Turf, &Other)
- Table | Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Table | Annual Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by Application, 2018 - 2025
- Figure 3-2. Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand Growth by Application, 2011 - 2031
- Demand by Type (Wood Mulch, Rubber Mulch, &Other)
- Table | Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by Type, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Table | Annual Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by Type, 2018 - 2025
- Pricing Trends
- Figure 3-3. Lawn & Garden Mulch Pricing, 2011 - 2031
- Historical Market Trends
- Factors Impacting Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand
- Demographic Trends
- Urbanization Trends
- Table | Households by Type, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Figure 4-1. Urban Dweller Share of US Population, 2011 - 2031
- Homeownership Trends
- Ownership vs. Rentals
- Table | US Homeownership & Rental Rates, 2011 - 2021
- Annual Household Income
- Table | US Homeownership & Rental Rates by Household Income Bracket, 2021
- Age of Head of Household
- Table | US Homeownership & Rental Rates by Age of Head of Household, 2011 - 2021
- Ownership vs. Rentals
- Average Lot Size & Outdoor Space Trends
- Table | US Homeownership Rates by Property Size, 2011 - 2021
- Figure 4-2. Amount of Land Owned around Homes, 2021
- Sustainability Trends & Issues
- Water Conservation
- Wildlife Conservation, Pollinator-Friendly Gardens, &Native Plants
- Climate & Seasonality
- Urban Green Spaces & Park Investment
- Markets
- Demand by Market
- Table | Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Table | Annual Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025
- Figure 5-1. Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Residential
- Table | Residential Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by Application & End User, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Table | Annual Residential Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by Application & End User, 2018 - 2025
- Commercial & Industrial
- Table | Commercial & Industrial Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Table | Annual Commercial & Industrial Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by Application, 2018 - 2025
- Government & Institutional
- Table | Government & Institutional Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Table | Annual Government & Institutional Lawn & Garden Mulch Demand by Application, 2018 - 2025
- Golf Courses
- Table | Golf Course Mulch Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Table | Annual Golf Course Mulch Demand by Application, 2018 - 2025
- Other Markets (Nurseries, Sod Farms, &Sports Venues)
- Table | Other Lawn & Garden Mulch Markets Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Table | Annual Other Lawn & Garden Mulch Markets Demand by Application, 2018 - 2025
- Demand by Market
- Key Suppliers & Market Share
- Industry Composition
- Market Share
- Figure 6-1. Lawn & Garden Mulch Market Share by Company, 2021
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Table | Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
- Appendix
- Scope
- Table | Relevant Industry Codes
- Table | Relevant HS Codes
- Definitions
- Freedonia Methodology
- Study-Specific Methodology
- Sources
- Associations & Agencies
- Related Studies & Reports
- Macroeconomic Assumptions
- Economic Environment
- Table | Macroeconomic Indicators, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Demographic Trends
- Table | Population & Households, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Consumer Spending
- Table | Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Housing Stock
- Table | Housing Stock by Type, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Figure 7-1. Housing Stock: Share by Year of Construction, 2021
- Regional Population & Housing Starts
- Table | Population by Region & Subregion, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Table | Single Family Housing Starts by Region & Subregion, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Table | Multifamily Housing Starts by Region & Subregion, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, &2031
- Economic Environment
- Scope
What does the market for mulch include?
Mulch and other ground covers control moisture and weed growth, insulate and enrich the soil, and offer aesthetic benefits. These products can be made from a variety of materials including bark, cocoa beans, crushed brick, gravel, lava rocks, plastic film, shredded tires, other types of rubber, shredded wood, stone, straw, and wood chips.
What is considered to be organic mulch?
The term “organic mulch” often refers to dead plant matter such as wood, bark, leaves, grass clippings, paper, or peanut shells.
What is the projected growth rate for lawn & garden mulch in the US?
Demand for packaged lawn and garden mulch for consumer users is expected to decline nearly 1.0% from its high 2021 base to $585 million in 2026.
Who are the leading suppliers of mulch in the US?
In 2021, the largest suppliers of mulch to the US market were CRH and Scotts Miracle-Gro.
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