Global Artificial Bowling Turf Market Overview
Western Market Research estimates that the global Artificial Bowling Turf market was valued at USD XXXX million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD XXXX million by 2036, growing at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period 2026–2036.
Artificial bowling turf is a specialized synthetic surface engineered to replicate the ball roll, speed, and consistency of natural grass, while significantly reducing maintenance, water usage, and weather dependency. It is widely used in lawn bowls clubs, recreational centers, sports complexes, and community facilities. Growth is driven by urban space constraints, sustainability concerns, rising sports infrastructure investments, and the need for all-weather playability.
The Global Artificial Bowling Turf Market Report delivers an in-depth assessment of market size, material innovation, installation trends, competitive landscape, and long-term growth opportunities, supported by historical analysis and forward-looking insights.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Artificial Bowling Turf Market
The COVID-19 pandemic had a short-term suppressive but structurally neutral impact:
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Temporary suspension of sports activities, club operations, and infrastructure projects in 2020.
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Delays in installation and refurbishment projects due to labor and logistics constraints.
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Gradual recovery driven by:
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Reopening of sports clubs and community facilities
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Increased preference for outdoor, low-contact recreational sports
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Renewed investments in durable, low-maintenance sports surfaces
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Overall, COVID-19 reinforced the value proposition of synthetic, easy-to-maintain sports infrastructure.
Global Artificial Bowling Turf Market Segmentation
By Product Type
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Sand-Filled Artificial Bowling Turf
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Woven Artificial Bowling Turf
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Needlepunched Artificial Bowling Turf
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Hybrid & Multi-Layer Turf Systems
By Material
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Polyethylene (PE)
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Polypropylene (PP)
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Nylon & Composite Fibers
By Application
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Indoor Bowling Alleys
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Outdoor Bowling Alleys
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Multi-Sport & Community Facilities
By End User
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Sports Clubs & Associations
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Recreational & Community Centers
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Educational Institutions
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Commercial Sports Complexes
Regional Analysis
North America
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Moderate but steady demand from recreational and community sports facilities
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Growing adoption in multi-purpose indoor sports centers
Europe
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Largest and most mature market
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Strong lawn bowls culture in the UK, Germany, and France
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Preference for woven and premium turf systems
Asia-Pacific
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Fastest-growing region
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Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia lead demand
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Government-backed sports infrastructure investments support growth
South America
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Gradual adoption in urban sports and recreation facilities
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Demand driven by climate resilience and cost efficiency
Middle East & Africa
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Emerging market with selective adoption
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Growth linked to sports tourism and recreational infrastructure development
Competitive Landscape – Key Players
The artificial bowling turf market is niche and moderately consolidated, with competition based on surface performance, durability, installation expertise, and after-sales service.
Major Market Participants Include:
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Playrite
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TigerTurf
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Berry Bowling Systems
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Dales Sports Surfaces
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APT Asia Pacific
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Greengauge
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Sportgrass
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ABS Sport Surfaces
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Sportsmark Group
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Evergreen Synthetic Grass
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Synthetic Bowling Solutions
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
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Threat of New Entrants – Low to Moderate
Specialized know-how, certifications, and performance testing limit entry. -
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate
Synthetic fiber and backing material prices influence margins. -
Bargaining Power of Buyers – Moderate
Clubs and municipalities compare lifecycle costs and warranties. -
Threat of Substitutes – Moderate
Natural grass and alternative synthetic surfaces compete in some regions. -
Competitive Rivalry – Moderate
Market competition focuses on quality, reputation, and long-term performance.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
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All-weather usability and long lifespan
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Low maintenance and water efficiency
Weaknesses
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Higher upfront installation cost
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Niche sport limits total addressable market
Opportunities
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Replacement of aging natural greens
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Expansion into community and multi-sport facilities
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Sustainability-driven infrastructure upgrades
Threats
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Budget constraints in public sports funding
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Preference for natural turf in traditional clubs
Market Trends
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Shift toward woven and premium performance turf
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Increased demand for environmentally sustainable surfaces
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Integration of shock-absorption and drainage layers
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Growth in indoor bowling facilities
Key Market Drivers
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Rising cost and maintenance burden of natural grass greens
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Climate variability affecting outdoor sports
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Urban space optimization
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Government and community investment in sports infrastructure
Challenges
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High capital cost perception
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Limited awareness in emerging markets
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Performance acceptance among traditional players
Value Chain Analysis
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Raw Material Sourcing (Synthetic Fibers & Backing)
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Turf Manufacturing & Weaving/Needle Punching
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Surface Engineering & Testing
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Installation & Ground Preparation
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Maintenance & Lifecycle Services
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End-User Utilization
Strategic Recommendations for Stakeholders
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Manufacturers: Focus on performance certification and sustainability credentials
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Installers: Offer turnkey solutions including drainage and base preparation
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Sports Authorities: Promote artificial greens for year-round play
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Investors: Target suppliers with strong presence in Europe and Asia-Pacific
1. Market Overview of Artificial Bowling Turf
1.1 Artificial Bowling Turf Market Overview
1.1.1 Artificial Bowling Turf Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Regions: 2015 VS 2021 VS 2026
1.3 Artificial Bowling Turf Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Artificial Bowling Turf Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Artificial Bowling Turf Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Artificial Bowling Turf Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Artificial Bowling Turf Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Sand-Filled Artificial Bowling Turf
2.4 Woven Artificial Bowling Turf
2.5 Needlepunched Artificial Bowling Turf
3. Covid-19 Impact Artificial Bowling Turf Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Artificial Bowling Turf Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Artificial Bowling Turf Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Indoor Bowling Alley
3.4 Outdoor Bowling Alley
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Artificial Bowling Turf Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Artificial Bowling Turf Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Artificial Bowling Turf Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Artificial Bowling Turf Business
5.1 Playrite
5.1.1 Playrite Company Profile
5.1.2 Playrite Artificial Bowling Turf Product Specification
5.1.3 Playrite Artificial Bowling Turf Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 TigerTurf
5.2.1 TigerTurf Company Profile
5.2.2 TigerTurf Artificial Bowling Turf Product Specification
5.2.3 TigerTurf Artificial Bowling Turf Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Berry Bowling Systems
5.3.1 Berry Bowling Systems Company Profile
5.3.2 Berry Bowling Systems Artificial Bowling Turf Product Specification
5.3.3 Berry Bowling Systems Artificial Bowling Turf Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Dales Sports Surfaces
5.4.1 Dales Sports Surfaces Company Profile
5.4.2 Dales Sports Surfaces Artificial Bowling Turf Product Specification
5.4.3 Dales Sports Surfaces Artificial Bowling Turf Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 APT Asia Pacific
5.5.1 APT Asia Pacific Company Profile
5.5.2 APT Asia Pacific Artificial Bowling Turf Product Specification
5.5.3 APT Asia Pacific Artificial Bowling Turf Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 Greengauge(Argyle International Limited)
5.6.1 Greengauge(Argyle International Limited) Company Profile
5.6.2 Greengauge(Argyle International Limited) Artificial Bowling Turf Product Specification
5.6.3 Greengauge(Argyle International Limited) Artificial Bowling Turf Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 Sportgrass Pty Ltd
5.7.1 Sportgrass Pty Ltd Company Profile
5.7.2 Sportgrass Pty Ltd Artificial Bowling Turf Product Specification
5.7.3 Sportgrass Pty Ltd Artificial Bowling Turf Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 ABS Sport Surfaces Pty Ltd
5.8.1 ABS Sport Surfaces Pty Ltd Company Profile
5.8.2 ABS Sport Surfaces Pty Ltd Artificial Bowling Turf Product Specification
5.8.3 ABS Sport Surfaces Pty Ltd Artificial Bowling Turf Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 Sportsmark Group
5.9.1 Sportsmark Group Company Profile
5.9.2 Sportsmark Group Artificial Bowling Turf Product Specification
5.9.3 Sportsmark Group Artificial Bowling Turf Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 Evergreen Synthetic Grass
5.10.1 Evergreen Synthetic Grass Company Profile
5.10.2 Evergreen Synthetic Grass Artificial Bowling Turf Product Specification
5.10.3 Evergreen Synthetic Grass Artificial Bowling Turf Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 Synthetic Bowling Solutions
5.11.1 Synthetic Bowling Solutions Company Profile
5.11.2 Synthetic Bowling Solutions Artificial Bowling Turf Product Specification
5.11.3 Synthetic Bowling Solutions Artificial Bowling Turf Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.12 Grassman
5.12.1 Grassman Company Profile
5.12.2 Grassman Artificial Bowling Turf Product Specification
5.12.3 Grassman Artificial Bowling Turf Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size
6.2 North America Artificial Bowling Turf Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size
7.2 East Asia Artificial Bowling Turf Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size
8.2 Europe Artificial Bowling Turf Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size
9.2 South Asia Artificial Bowling Turf Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Artificial Bowling Turf Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size
11.2 Middle East Artificial Bowling Turf Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size
12.2 Africa Artificial Bowling Turf Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size
13.2 Oceania Artificial Bowling Turf Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size
14.2 South America Artificial Bowling Turf Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Artificial Bowling Turf Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Artificial Bowling Turf Market Size by Application
16 Artificial Bowling Turf Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter
Global Artificial Bowling Turf Market Segmentation
By Product Type
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Sand-Filled Artificial Bowling Turf
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Woven Artificial Bowling Turf
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Needlepunched Artificial Bowling Turf
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Hybrid & Multi-Layer Turf Systems
By Material
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Polyethylene (PE)
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Polypropylene (PP)
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Nylon & Composite Fibers
By Application
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Indoor Bowling Alleys
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Outdoor Bowling Alleys
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Multi-Sport & Community Facilities
By End User
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Sports Clubs & Associations
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Recreational & Community Centers
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Educational Institutions
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Commercial Sports Complexes