The peat market is deteriorating, according to MRFR, who is releasing industry forecasts up to 2032.

Global Peat Market is predicted to reach USD 3.97 billion at a CAGR of 4.57% during the forecast period:

Market Research Future (MRFR) has published a cooked research report on the “Global Peat Market” that contains information from 2023 to 2032. The Global Peat Market is estimated to register a CAGR of 4.57% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2032.

MRFR recognizes the following companies as the key players in the Global Peat Market— Oulun Energia OY, Global Peat Ltd, Jiffy Products International B.V., Klasmann-Deilmann GmbH, T & J Enterprises, Vapo Group, Cocogreen, Elva E.P.T. Ltd, Bord na Mona, Peat Land Ukraine LLC and Globalcoirs.

Market Highlights

The Global Peat Market is accounted to register a CAGR of 4.57% during the forecast period and is estimated to reach USD 3.97 Billion by 2032.

The Global Peat Market refers to the worldwide trade and consumption of peat, a type of organic soil material derived from the partial decomposition of plant matter in wetland areas. Peat is formed over thousands of years in waterlogged conditions where the lack of oxygen slows down the decomposition process. It is commonly found in bogs, marshes, and swamps.

The global peat market is influenced by factors such as availability of peat reserves, environmental regulations, demand from end-use industries, and sustainability concerns. As peat is a non-renewable resource that forms very slowly, there is a growing focus on sustainable peatland management practices, including peatland restoration and the development of alternative growing substrates.

Segment Analysis

The Global Peat Market has been segmented based on type and application.

On the basis of type, the market is segmented into coco peat and sod peat. It’s anticipated that factors including expanding demand from a number of developing nations, increased utilization in the horticulture and agricultural sectors, and growing knowledge of reusability and long lifecycle would raise demand for coco peat.

Based on application, the market has been segmented into agriculture and fuel & energy. The increase in peat use, which shields the product from water while it is dry and retains moisture in the soil, is responsible for the segment's expansion.

Regional Analysis

The Global Peat Market, based on region, has been divided into the North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. North America consists of US and Canada. The Europe Global Peat Market comprises of Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and the rest of Europe. The Global Peat Market in Asia-Pacific has been segmented into China, India, Japan, Australia, South Korea, and the rest of Asia-Pacific. The Rest of the World Global Peat Market comprises of Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.

Canada and the United States are major players in the peat market. Canada, particularly in the provinces of Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, has extensive peatlands and is a significant exporter of peat products.

Europe is one of the largest consumers and producers of peat. Countries such as Finland, Ireland, Sweden, Estonia, and the Netherlands have significant peat reserves and extensive peat extraction operations. Peat is commonly used in European horticulture and agriculture for greenhouse cultivation and soil improvement.

The Asia-Pacific region, including countries like China, Japan, South Korea, and India, has a growing demand for peat-based products. Peat is used in commercial horticulture, landscaping, and agricultural practices in this region.

Furthermore, the rest of the world's Global Peat Market is divided into the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Latin America: Countries in Latin America, such as Chile and Argentina, have a notable presence in the peat market. Peat-based products are utilized in horticulture, agriculture, and landscaping applications in these regions. Brazil and Colombia also have peat reserves and participate in peat extraction.

Key Findings of the Study

• The Global Peat Market is expected to reach USD 3.97 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 4.57% during the forecast period.


• Canada and the United States are major players in the peat market. Canada, particularly in the provinces of Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, has extensive peatlands and is a significant exporter of peat products.


• Based on type, the market is segmented into coco peat and sod peat holding the largest market in 2022.


• Oulun Energia OY, Global Peat Ltd, Jiffy Products International B.V., Klasmann-Deilmann GmbH, T & J Enterprises, Vapo Group, Cocogreen, Elva E.P.T. Ltd, Bord na Mona, Peat Land Ukraine LLC and Globalcoirs.