Geotextile Fabric Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth 2030

Geotextile Fabric Industry Prospect:

The global geotextile fabric market size was worth around USD 6.55 Billion in 2021 and is predicted to grow to about 12.04 billion by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 6.3% between 2022 and 2030.

The report analyzes the global geotextile fabric’s drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the geotextile fabric market.

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Geotextile Fabric Market: Overview

Geotextile fabrics are among some of the most utilized synthetic fibers that are essentially engineered these days to provide an economical solution in order to attain various requirements in the industry. In fact, geotextiles are manufactured through synthetic materials. Due to their impressive resistance to biodegradation and high permeability, they are extensively used in the construction of roads, deep drainage trenches, land reclamation, and various other civil engineering applications in a number of sectors. Woven geotextile fabrics are actively used in numerous applications due to their immense stability, high strength, and exceptional performance. These mighty fabrics are created from virgin fiber polypropylene, which provides high-grade mechanical properties that are ideal for undertaking heavy construction projects.

Key Insights

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global geotextile fabric market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 6.3% over the forecast period (2022-2030).
• In terms of revenue, the global geotextile fabric market size was valued at around USD 6.55 billion in 2021 and is predicted to grow to about 12.04 billion by 2030 with.
• Geotextiles are made of plastic materials, most popularly being polyester or polypropylene, apart from polyamide (nylon), polyvinylidene chloride, polyethylene, and fiberglass that are widely used in roadway substrates for making coastal protection structures, earth dikes, and also road and railway embankments in order to effectively meet various requirements of cost and resistance for the intended applications.
• Based on material, the polypropylene segment held the largest market share in 2021.
• Based on application, the road construction and pavement repair segment held the largest market share in 2021.
• Based on region, the Asia-Pacific region held the dominating market share in 2021 and is further expected to drive the growth of the geotextile fabric market during the forecast period.

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Geotextile Fabric Market: Growth Drivers

Rising demand for geotextiles in enhancing road infrastructure in developed and developing nations

Geotextiles are one of the most prominent materials that are used in the construction of roads, highways, bridges, flyovers, and multiple pavements for separation and filtration purposes that serve as an important element in maintaining and enhancing mobility and commuting among people. Thus, geotextiles have rapidly emerged as an excellent solution to counter ground stabilization problems, allow free movement of water, enhance pavement life, control cost, and provide a much better lifespan of roads.

Therefore, geotextiles have become a remarkable alternative for concrete for the future of the road industry in both developed and developing countries across the globe. All these factors are projected to drive the global geotextile fabrics market volume during the forecast period.

Geotextile Fabric Market: Restraints

Irregular changes in the prices of raw materials restrict the growth of the market

Geotextiles are largely manufactured with the help of various synthetic fibers including polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene and even natural fibers be it ramie, jute, or coir. Thus, even a minor change in the demand and supply of raw materials can notably impact the global geotextile market. Besides, the vulnerability of geotextiles to blockage and changes in the prices of crude oil can further hinder the growth of the market.

Geotextile Fabric Market: Opportunities

Growing awareness about the conservation of water especially in manufacturing industries and adoption of bio-based geotextiles to offer lucrative opportunities for the market

Various countries around the globe are facing fierce water scarcity particularly due to climate change and natural phenomena and hence nations are adopting effective several water conservation procedures in various countries to counter the growing problem of water scarcity. In addition, there has been an exponential surge in the adoption of bio-based geotextiles. For instance, jute is widely used as a natural geotextile due to its renewable nature, large availability, high moisture-absorbing capacity, and cost-effectiveness, which makes it an ideal material for numerous applications.

Geotextile Fabric Market: Challenges

Lack of awareness about geotextile in developing countries acts as a challenge for market growth

Decreased use of geotextiles among civil engineers in developing countries due to a lack of technical knowledge, expertise, and notable insight about its properties and application act as a major challenge for the expansion of the global geotextile fabric market.

Geotextile Fabric Market: Segmentation

The global geotextile fabric market is segmented based on material, application, product, and region.

Based on material, the global market is bifurcated into polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester, and other materials. The polypropylene segment held the largest market share in 2021 contributing 56% share of the market. Polypropylene is a synthetic geotextile that offers incredible resistance against inorganic salts and chemicals. In addition, it is way cheaper when compared to other raw materials. Furthermore, the impeccable heat resistance of polypropylene fibers makes them a considerable option for various applications in the construction industry. Besides, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is also extensively utilized in the textile industry. Thus, this segment is likely to continue its dominance further during the forecast period.

Based on application, the global market is bifurcated into road construction and pavement repair, erosion, drainage, railway works, agriculture, and other applications. The road construction and pavement repair segment held the largest market share in 2021, holding about 45% of the market share, and is further expected to grow at a promising compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.23% during the forecast period.

The growth of this segment is mainly attributed to the rising need for improved road infrastructure among developing nations and the subsequent surge in government funding. These funds are essentially used to combat ground stabilization problems, rehabilitate national highways, and improve pavement life and lifespan of roads. For instance, the National Green Highway mission, the reconstruction of Mangalore Adani Airport, and the construction of various bridges and tunnels in India are expected to drive the growth of the geotextiles in the country. These factors are expected to influence segmental growth during the forecast period.

Recent Developments:

• In December 2020, Industrial Plastics, one of Australia’s largest custom plastic fabricators, announced the launch of its new products namely, Geocells and Geotextile underlay fabric under their High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) liner range. Geotextiles are essentially used as a defensive layer HDPE is used. Thus, it plays a major role in various projects to make sure sharps and rocks do not impale the geomembrane. On the other hand, geocells are pierced structures that are specially created to accommodate granules, soils, and other materials. Therefore, it is extensively used in erosion control and soil stabilization. Industrial Plastics will now supply both Geocell and Geotextile fabric all over Australia from their distribution hubs that are situated in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
• In March 2019, Strata Geosystems, a dominant Indian company that provides geotechnical engineering and soil reinforcement solutions, announced that they have opened a new manufacturing facility in Daheli, Gujarat with an aim to target the growing demand for geotextile fabric in the country.

Geotextile Fabric Market Report Scope:

Geotextile Fabrics Market: Regional Analysis

Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the global market during the forecast period

The Asia-Pacific region held the largest global geotextile fabrics market share, accounting for about 54% share of the revenue share in 2021, and is further expected to cite a promising compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6% during the forecast period. The astounding growth of the market in this region is majorly due to the presence of one of the fastest growing economies in the world in this region namely, India and China.

Over the last two decades, China has witnessed rapid economic growth, that resulted in striking investments in the building and infrastructure sector. The immense availability of usable land in this region is set to drive overall infrastructure development in the country. The Chinese government has undertaken phenomenal investments in futuristic infrastructure projects, which are expected to boost geotextile demand in the country. In India, some of the colossal projects, like Inland Waterways, Rashtriya Rajmarg Zila Sanjoyokta Pariyojna, Bharatmala Project, Sagarmala Project, Setu Bharatam Project, and are being undertaken and efficiently managed that are projected to subsequently drive the demand for geotextiles in the country during the forecast period. In addition, the construction of megacities and increased foreign investments in India and China are further expected to significantly contribute to the economic growth of these nations.

Geotextile Fabrics Market: Competitive Analysis

The global geotextile fabrics market is dominated by players such as:

• Fibertex Nonwovens A/S
• TENAX Group
• AGRU America
• Global Synthetics
• HUESKER Group
• Koninklijke Ten Cate B.V.
• GSE Holdings Inc.
• NAUE GmbH & Co. KG
• Officine Maccaferri S.p.A.
• Low and Bonar PLC
• Propex Operating Company LLC
• TYPAR
• Machina-TST
• Gayatri Polymers & Geo-synthetics.

The global geotextile fabrics market is segmented as follows:

By Material

• Polypropylene
• Polyethylene
• Polyester
• Other Materials

By Application

• Road Construction and Pavement Repair
• Erosion
• Drainage
• Railway works
• Agriculture
• Other Applications

By Product

• Woven Fabric
• Non-Woven
• Knitted

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • France 
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa