Premium Potting Soils Market Report 2025

This Premium Potting Soils report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The premium potting soils market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $1.71 billion in 2024 to $1.75 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing demand for specialty plants, rising awareness of environmental benefits, urban gardening trend.

The premium potting soils market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.11 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued focus on sustainability, tech integration in agriculture, growth in home improvement activities, health and wellness trends, rise of urban and indoor gardening. Major trends in the forecast period include product innovation, customization options, packaging innovation, collaborations and partnerships.

The growth of greenhouse cultivation is expected to drive the expansion of the premium potting soil market in the coming years. Greenhouse cultivation is a unique farming method where crops are grown in protected environments covered by translucent or partially transparent materials. Premium potting soils are increasingly used in greenhouse cultivation due to their specific components, each designed to create an optimal growth medium for potted plants. For example, in March 2024, Statistics Canada, the national statistical office, reported that greenhouse sales increased by 6.7%, reaching $4.5 billion and accounting for 82.8% of total sales in 2023. Thus, the rise in greenhouse cultivation is fueling the growth of the premium potting soil market.

The growing popularity of gardening as a hobby is expected to drive the expansion of the premium potting soil market in the coming years. Gardening involves the design, cultivation, and upkeep of gardens, including the growing and care of crops, flowers, vegetables, and herbs. Premium potting soils play a valuable role in gardening due to their specific composition, offering numerous benefits and applications. These soils provide a specialized approach to nurturing plants, promoting better growth, and creating healthier, more abundant gardens. For example, in April 2023, the National Gardening Association, a US-based gardening organization, reported that the average household spent $616 on lawn and gardening activities in 2022, an increase of $74 from 2021. As a result, the rising interest in gardening as a hobby is fueling the growth of the premium potting soil market.

Leading companies in the premium potting soil market are developing innovative products like Organic Potting Mix, Garden Soil, and Raised Bed Mix to meet the growing demand for sustainable, high-quality gardening solutions. These products aim to enhance soil health, promote plant growth, and support eco-friendly gardening practices. For example, in April 2024, Back to the Roots Inc., a US-based organic gardening company, introduced Organic Potting Mix, Garden Soil, and Raised Bed Mix. These soil products are 100% peat-free and made from upcycled local green waste, such as plant trimmings, making them environmentally friendly. Additionally, the products are packaged in bags made from 100% International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC)-certified post-consumer recycled plastic.

Leading companies in the premium potting soil market are developing advanced products like carbon-rich biochar to enhance soil health, improve water retention, and promote sustainable gardening practices, responding to the increasing demand for eco-friendly solutions in horticulture. Carbon-rich biochar is a highly stable form of charcoal created by heating organic materials, such as plant waste or wood, in a low-oxygen environment through a process known as pyrolysis. For example, in January 2024, Sun Gro Horticulture, a US-based horticulture company, launched the Sunshine Black Bear Indoor & Outdoor Potting Mix. This climate-conscious gardening solution is designed to foster environmental sustainability. This innovative potting mix combines carbon-rich biochar with Canadian Sphagnum peat moss and is suitable for various gardening applications, including indoor and outdoor containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, and fabric pots. The biochar used in this mix is produced through the thermochemical process of pyrolysis, which repurposes forest by-products that would otherwise contribute to atmospheric carbon.

For example, in October 2022, Sun Gro Horticulture, a US-based manufacturer of growing media, acquired Pelemix for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition will allow Sun Gro to leverage its global operations and obtain high-quality coir and finished products from Pelemix's facilities in Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand. Pelemix is an Israel-based company that specializes in potting soils.

Major companies operating in the premium potting soils market include The Scotts Company LLC, CreekSide Soils, Sun Gro Horticulture Canada Ltd., ASB Greenworld Ltd, Klasmann-Deilmann GmbH, Michigan Peat Company, Vermicrop Organics LLC, Lambert Peat Moss Inc., FoxFarm Soil & Fertilizer Company, The Espoma Company, Rexius Forest By-Products Inc., W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Growers Soil, Blue Ribbon Organics LLC, Coast of Maine Organic Products Inc., Dr. Earth Inc., Earth Juice Inc., Wonder Soil LLC, Good Dirt LLC, Kellogg Supply Inc., Central Garden & Pet Company, Organic Mechanics, Premier Tech Ltd., Proven Winners North America LLC.

North America was the largest region in the premium potting soils market in 2024. The regions covered in the premium potting soils market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the premium potting soils market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

Potting soil, commonly known as potting mix, comprises various components that create a favorable environment for potted plants. These mixtures serve the purpose of preventing soil compaction, which can otherwise suffocate roots and impede the movement of water and nutrients. A high-quality potting soil is characterized by its fluffiness, light weight, and capacity to retain moisture.

Premium potting soils come in various types, including all-purpose potting soil, lawn and garden soil, and professional potting soil. All-purpose potting soil typically consists of two parts such as one part soil, one part compost, and one part perlite, sand, or vermiculite. This composition helps minimize soil-borne diseases, pests, and weeds, making it suitable for a wide range of indoor and outdoor plants such as flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs, and houseplants. Variations of all-purpose potting soil include those without fertilizer, with fertilizer, and are applicable to indoor gardening, greenhouse use, as well as lawn and landscaping.

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The premium potting soils market consists of sales of potting soil mix, peat moss, boichar and others. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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