PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1362930
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1362930
The U.S. geotextile market size is expected to reach USD 1.29 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc.. The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.0% from 2023 to 2030. The cost-effectiveness and longer lifespan of geotextiles compared to other materials and the growing environmental concerns regarding soil erosion are projected to drive the product demand in the U.S. Initiatives by regulatory bodies and promotional policies have aided in increasing the awareness related to the benefits offered by geotextiles.
The major applications of geotextiles include the construction of new roads and drainage systems. The U.S. is expected to contribute majorly to the product demand owing to their increasing penetration in the aforementioned applications. In addition, in 2021, under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the U.S. government announced over USD 550.00 billion to be invested from 2022 to 2026. A large investment amount is expected to go into infrastructure investment, where major investments are likely to be made in the construction of highways & bridges, marine, pipeline, airports, and railways.
Innovation backed by government initiatives and other regulatory bodies is another major factor that is positively contributing to market growth. A few factors responsible for the active participation of government bodies include the creation of employment for manufacturing & application and the improvement of current environmental conditions.
Geotextiles are manufactured with certain specifications such as tensile strength and opening size, depending on their application area. In the U.S., regulatory agencies, such as the American Association of State Highway and Transport Officials (AASHTO), have defined manufacturing standards, which include mandatory tests to address general requirements such as application area, application by geography, and quantity.
Trading geotextiles with such countries becomes easier as each country has its own set of defined standards for trade. In addition, geotextiles traded from the U.S. market yield higher quality results owing to the ideal geographical and climatic conditions. As a result, the export of products from the U.S. to other regions has also increased due to their high quality. This is expected to further propel the market growth in the country.
Geotextile is made of synthetic fibers such as nylon, polyester, or polyethylene. Petroleum is a major raw material for most of the aforementioned synthetic fibers. Excessive extraction of crude oil has resulted in the depletion of reserves and an increase in prices, thus encouraging a shift from petroleum-based products to other alternatives. The production of synthetic fibers has a negative impact on the environment, in terms of carbon emissions, during conversion and manufacturing processes (starting from raw material acquisition to textile fabrication).