Geotextiles Market by Types (Woven, Nonwoven, Knitted), Materials (Polypropylene, Polyester, Polyethylene) & Applications (Road Industry, Pavement Repair, Erosion Control, Waste Containment, Railroad Stabilization) - Global Trends & Forecasts To 2017

Geotextiles market is a major category within the global geosynthetics industry. It is the most dominating market within geosynthetics with a healthy market growth. The geotextiles market report gives a holistic view about the geotextiles industry while covering diverse market segments which include product types, applications, and materials. There has been a drastic usage of geotextiles in civil engineering applications in different parts of the globe; especially in Asia (China).

Nonwoven geotextile is the major market segment for global geotextiles industry followed by woven geotextiles. These two types of products cover a major portion of the global geotextiles market with most of the market players involved in manufacturing and supplying of these product types. Some of the major manufacturers developing these product types include TenCate, NAUE, Huesker Synthetic, Fiberweb, and Propex. Knitted geotextiles form a small part of the global geotextiles industry.

Polypropylene, polyester, and polyethylene are the major categories within the geotextiles materials market which are used in the production of geotextile products. Over the past few years, polypropylene and polyester have been the favorite materials for geotextile product manufacturers.

Road industry is the dominating applications segment within geotextiles market. More than 50% of the market demand is expected to come from this segment. It is estimated that over the next five years, road industry will govern the geotextiles market share as far as applications are concerned. Some other major applications within geotextiles market include erosion control, waste containment, and pavement repair.

The report has also segment the global geotextiles market with respect to different regions which include Asia, North America, Europe, and ROW. The Asian geotextiles market is expected to have the largest demand for geotextiles in the coming few years with China leading the regional claim. The large scale infrastructural projects in the Asian region have led to drastic rise in the geotextiles need. The European and North American markets are also huge in terms of volume and are having moderate growth rate when compared to the Asian continent.

The geotextiles market report gives a competitive scenario between the major players by evaluating the objectives of their different developments namely Mergers and acquisitions, Partnerships and agreements, New products launch, and Expansions. This gives a holistic view about the long term plans of the key market players in geotextile industry. Furthermore, the report also profile these companies in order to provide elaborative information such as company overview, financials, products and services, developments and strategies these companies are adopting in order to mark their presence in the market.

Scope of the report

The report segments the global geotextiles market as:

On the basis of product type:

• Woven
• Nonwoven
• Knitted

On the basis of applications:

• Road industry
• Pavement repair
• Erosion control
• Waste containment
• Railroad stabilization
• Others

On the basis of materials:

• Polypropylene (PP)
• Polyester (PET)
• Polyethylene (PE)
• Others

Table Of Contents 
 
1 Introduction (Page No. - 20)
  1.1 Key Take-Aways
  1.2 Report Description
  1.3 Markets Covered
  1.4 Stakeholders
  1.5 Research Methodology
      1.5.1 Market Size
      1.5.2 Key Data Points From Secondary Sources
      1.5.3 Key Data Points From Primary Sources
      1.5.4 Assumptions

2 Executive Summary (Page No. - 27)

3 Market Overview (Page No. - 29)
  3.1 Introduction
  3.2 Market Segmentation
  3.3 Market Dynamics
      3.3.1 Drivers
            3.3.1.1 Government Policies And Environmental Norms Supporting Commercial Usage
                    3.3.1.1.1 Socio-Economic Outlook Supporting Growth Of Geotextile Market
                    3.3.1.1.2 Implementation Of CBR And MARV – A Key Driver
            3.3.1.2 Increasing Acceptance Of Geotextiles Applications
                    3.3.1.2.1 Integration Of Infrastructure Value Chain
      3.3.2 Restraints
            3.3.2.1 Fluctuating Cost Of Raw Materials
                    3.3.2.1.1 Economic Crisis Combined With Intense Energy Prices Have High Impact On Costs
            3.3.2.2 Lack Of Quality Control Across Developing Countries
                    3.3.2.2.1 Market Leaders Demand For Formation Of Standards And Authority
      3.3.3 Opportunities
            3.3.3.1 Emerging Economies With Newer Market
                    3.3.3.1.1 Nonwoven Geotextiles – Key Segment For Large Infrastructure Projects
            3.3.3.2 Expertise In Modern Technologies
                    3.3.3.2.1 Global Giants’ Expertise In Sophisticated Solutions
      3.3.4 Winning Imperative
  3.4 Impact Analysis Of DRO’s (Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities)
  3.5 Regional Market For Geotextiles
      3.5.1 Geotextile Market: Regional Comparison
  3.6 High Growth For Nonwoven Industry
      3.6.1 Production Capacities In Sync With Global Rising Demands
  3.7 Value Chain Analysis
      3.7.1 Geotextiles
      3.7.2 Applications
  3.8 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
      3.8.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
      3.8.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
      3.8.3 BUYERS’ POWER
      3.8.4 SUPPLIERS’ POWER
      3.8.5 Degree Of Competition
  3.9 Patent Analysis
  3.10 Market Life Cycle Analysis, By Geography
       3.10.1 Asia Continues To Be Dominant
  3.11 Market Share Analysis
       3.11.1 Global Geotextiles Market Dominated By Tencate
  3.12 Global Locations Of Major Market Players
 
4 Global GEOTEXTILES Market, By Types (Page No. - 57)
  4.1 INTRODUCTION
      4.1.1 Commercial Usage Dominated By Nonwoven Fabric
      4.1.2 Global Leaders Focus On Nonwoven Product Portfolios
            4.1.2.1 Market Volume, By Types
  4.2 Nonwoven
      4.2.1 High Performance Across Applications – Key Advantage
      4.2.2 Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Geography
      4.2.3 Geotextiles Market Volume, By Geography
  4.3 Woven
      4.3.1 Reduced Costs & Stabilization Applications – Key Advantages
      4.3.2 Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Geography
      4.3.3 Geotextiles Market Volume, By Geography
  4.4 Knitted
      4.4.1 River Banking Applications – Key To Demand Generation
      4.4.2 Market Revenue, By Geography
      4.4.3 Market Volume, By Geography

5 Global GEOTEXTILES Market, By Materials (Page No. - 72)
  5.1 INTRODUCTION
      5.1.1 Comparative Analysis Of Polymers
      5.1.2 Market Volume, By Materials
  5.2 Polypropylene (PP)
      5.2.1 Market Leaders’ Preference Due To Chemical Resistance Properties
  5.3 Polyester (Pet)
      5.3.1 Fiber To Water Weight Ratio Creates Demand For PET Fabric
  5.4 Polyethylene (PE)
      5.4.1 Low Cost & Moisture Resistance – Key Drivers For Demand
  5.5 Others
      5.5.1 Ramie: High Tenacity & Silky Lustre
      5.5.2 Jute: Moisture Absorption & Biodegradability
      5.5.3 Polyamide: Retention Of Resistance At High Temperatures & Low Permeability

6 Global GEOTEXTILES Market, By Applications (Page No. - 80)
  6.1 Introduction
      6.1.1 Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Applications
      6.1.2 Geotextiles Market Volume, By Applications
  6.2 Road Industry
      6.2.1 Key Benefits: Durability & Cost Effectiveness Of Roadways
      6.2.2 Roadways In Developing Countries – A Key Driver
      6.2.3 Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Geography
      6.2.4 Geotextiles Market Volume, By Geography
      6.2.5 Application OF GEOTEXTILE IN ROAD INDUSTRY
            6.2.5.1 Separation
                    6.2.5.1.1 Prevention Of Intermixing; Free Flow Of Liquid And Gas
            6.2.5.2 Filtration
            6.2.5.3 Reinforcement
  6.3 Pavement Repair
      6.3.1 Need For Moisture Barrier To Prevent Water Interference
      6.3.2 Nonwoven & Woven – Preferred Types Of Geotextiles
      6.3.3 Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Geography
      6.3.4 Geotextiles Market Volume, By Geography
  6.4 Erosion Control
      6.4.1 High Permeability & Resistance To UV & Abrasion – Desired Properties
      6.4.2 Market Revenue, By Geography
      6.4.3 Market Volume, By Geography
  6.5 Waste Containment
      6.5.1 Liner Protection & Fluid Filtration – Key Desired Properties
      6.5.2 Dominance By Nonwoven PP Fabric Due To Chemical Resistance
      6.5.3 Market Revenue, By Geography
      6.5.4 Market Volume, By Geography
  6.6 Railroad Stabilization
      6.6.1 Preference For Nonwoven Geotextile With Elongation & Tensile Properties
      6.6.2 Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Geography
      6.6.3 Geotextiles Market Volume, By Geography
  6.7 Others
      6.7.1 Embankment Application – Low Cost & Time Saving
      6.7.2 Subsurface Drainage Application – Filtration Of Soil From Aggregate
      6.7.3 Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Geography
      6.7.4 Geotextiles Market Volume, By Geography

7 GEOTEXTILES Market, By Geography (Page No. - 103)
  7.1 INTRODUCTION
      7.1.1 Developing Countries’ Infrastructural Projects – Key Driver
      7.1.2 Regional Market Share Trend
      7.1.3 Market Revenue, By Geography
      7.1.4 Market Volume, By Geography
  7.2 Asia
      7.2.1 China – Leading The Asian Geotextile Market
      7.2.2 Merging Of Domestic & Global Giants, Resulting In Enhanced Quality & Fuelling Growth
      7.2.3 Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Types
      7.2.4 Geotextiles Market Volume, By Types
      7.2.5 Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Countries
      7.2.6 Geotextiles Market Volume, By Countries
      7.2.7 Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Applications
      7.2.8 Geotextiles Market Volume, By Applications
      7.2.9 China
            7.2.9.1 Government Investments In Rail And Road Construction - Driving The Demands
            7.2.9.2 Market Revenue, By Types
            7.2.9.3 Market Volume, By Types
      7.2.10 Others
             7.2.10.1 Mobilization And Public Transport Demands - Fuelling Growth In India
             7.2.10.2 Market Revenue, By Types
             7.2.10.3 Market Volume, By Types
  7.3 North America
      7.3.1 Dominance Of U.S-Based Manufacturers
      7.3.2 Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Types
      7.3.3 Geotextiles Market Volume, By Types
      7.3.4 Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Countries
      7.3.5 Geotextiles Market Volume, By Countries
      7.3.6 Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Applications
      7.3.7 Geotextiles Market Volume, By Applications
      7.3.8 U.S.
            7.3.8.1 Economic Problems Resulting In Slow Growth
            7.3.8.2 Market Revenue, By Types
            7.3.8.3 Market Volume, By Types
      7.3.9 Canada
            7.3.9.1 Market Revenue, By Types
            7.3.9.2 Market Volume, By Types
  7.4 Europe
      7.4.1 Global Market Leaders Based In Europe
      7.4.2 Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Types
      7.4.3 Geotextiles Market Volume, By Types
      7.4.4 Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Applications
      7.4.5 Geotextiles Market Volume, By Applications
  7.5 ROW
      7.5.1 Associations Playing Key Role In Creating Standards & Awareness
      7.5.2 Geosynthetics Centre Of Excellence – Driving Search For New Applications
      7.5.3 Market Revenue, By Types
      7.5.4 Market Volume, By Types
      7.5.5 Market Revenue, By Applications
      7.5.6 Market Volume, By Applications

8 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 142)
  8.1 INTRODUCTION
  8.2 Partnerships & Agreements - Key Focus Areas
  8.3 Most Active Companies In Global Geotextiles Market
  8.4 Mergers & Acquisitions
  8.5 Partnerships/Agreements/Contracts
  8.6 New Products Launch/DEVELOPMENT
  8.7 Expansions, Investments, & OTHERS

9 Company Profiles (Page No. - 155)
  (Overview, Financials, Products & Services, Strategy, And Developments)* 
  9.1 Agru America Inc.
  9.2 AMCOL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
  9.3 Belton Industries Inc.
  9.4 Carthage Mills
  9.5 Contech Engineered Solutions Llc
  9.6 E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
  9.7 Fibertex Nonwovens A/S
  9.8 Fiberweb Plc
  9.9 Gundle/SLT Environmental Inc.
  9.10 Hov Environment Solutions Private Limited
  9.11 HUESKER SYNTHETIC GMBH
  9.12 KAYTECH ENGINEERED FABRICS
  9.13 Leggett & Platt Inc.
  9.14 Low & Bonar Plc
  9.15 NAUE Gmbh & Co. KG
  9.16 NILEX
  9.17 Propex
  9.18 Strata Systems Inc.
  9.19 Tenax Group
  9.20 Royal Tencate Nv
  9.21 The Dow Chemical Company
  9.22 Thrace Plastics Co. Sa
  *Details On Overview, Financials, Product & Services, Strategy, And Developments Might Not Be Captured In Case Of Unlisted Companies. 

Appendix (Page No. - 223 )
U.S. Patents
Europe Patents
Japan Patents
 
 
List Of Tables (112 Tables) 
 
Table 1 Global Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Types,2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 2 European Standards For Applications
Table 3 Asia: Geotextiles Market Revenue ($Million) & Volume (Million Meter Square), 2010 – 2017
Table 4 North America: Geotextile Market Revenue ($Million) & Volume (Million Meter Square), 2010 – 2017
Table 5 Europe: Geotextile Market Revenue ($Million) & Volume (Million Meter Square), 2010 – 2017
Table 6 Nonwoven Industry Production, By Geography, 2007 – 2011 (’000 Tons) 
Table 7 Patent Analysis 2008 – 2012
Table 8 Key Players In Global Geotextile Industry
Table 9 Global Locations For Key Market Players
Table 10 Geotextile Properties
Table 11 Classification Of Geotextiles Properties For Intended Applications
Table 12 Global Geotextiles Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square)
Table 13 Nonwoven: Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 14 Nonwoven: Geotextiles Market Volume, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 66
Table 15 Woven: Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 16 Woven: Geotextiles Market Volume, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 17 Knitted: Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 18 Knitted: Geotextiles Market Volume, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 19 Properties Of Polymers
Table 20 Global Geotextiles Market Volume, By Materials, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 21 Polypropylene Properties
Table 22 Tests For Polypropylene Geotextile
Table 23 Fibers Used In Geotextiles
Table 24 Global Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Applications, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 25 Global Geotextiles Market Volume, By Applications, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 26 Geotextiles Market Revenue For Road Industry, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 27 Geotextiles Market Volume For Road Industry, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square)
Table 28 Geotextiles Market Revenue For Pavement Repair, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 29 Geotextiles Market Volume For Pavement Repair, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 30 Product Types Preferred For Erosion Control
Table 31 Geotextile Market Revenue For Erosion Control, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 32 Geotextiles Market Volume For Erosion Control, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 33 Geotextiles Market Revenue For Waste Containment, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 34 Geotextiles Market Volume For Waste Containment, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 35 Geotextiles Market Revenue For Railroad Stabilization, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 36 Geotextiles Market Volume For Railroad Stabilization, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 37 Geotextiles Market Revenue For Other Applications, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 38 Geotextiles Market Volume For Other Applications, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 39 Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 40 Geotextiles Market Volume, By Geography, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 41 Asia: Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 42 Asia: Geotextiles Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 43 Asia: Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Countries, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 44 Asia: Geotextiles Market Volume, By Countries, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 45 Asia: Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Applications, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 46 Asia: Geotextiles Market Volume, By Applications, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 47 China: Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 48 China: Geotextiles Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 49 Others: Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 50 Others: Geotextiles Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 51 U.S. Companies, By Subsidiaries
Table 52 North America: Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 53 North America: Geotextiles Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 54 North America: Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Countries, 2010 – 2017 ($Million)
Table 55 North America: Geotextiles Market Volume, By Countries, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square)
Table 56 North America: Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Applications, 2010 – 2017 ($Million)
Table 57 North America: Geotextiles Market Volume, By Applications, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square)
Table 58 U.S: Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 59 U.S: Geotextiles Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 60 Canada: Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 61 Canada: Geotextiles Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 62 European Companies, By Subsidiaries
Table 63 Europe: Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 64 Europe: Geotextiles Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 65 Europe: Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Applications,2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 66 Europe: Geotextiles Market Volume, By Applications, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 67 Row: Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Types, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 68 Row: Geotextiles Market Volume, By Types, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 69 Row: Geotextiles Market Revenue, By Applications, 2010 – 2017 ($Million) 
Table 70 Row: Geotextiles Market Volume, By Applications, 2010 – 2017 (Million Meter Square) 
Table 71 MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, 2011 – 2012
Table 72 PARTNERSHIPS/AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS, 2011 – 2012
Table 73 NEW Products LAUNCH, 2011 – 2012
Table 74 Expansions, Investments & Others, 2010 – 2012
Table 75 Agru America: Products & Its Description
Table 76 AMCOL: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 77 AMCOL: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2011 ($Million)
Table 78 AMCOL: Products & Its Applications
Table 79 Belton: Products & Its Description
Table 80 Carthage Mills: Products & Its Description
Table 81 Contech Engineered: Products & Its Description
Table 82 DUPONT: Total Revenue, BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 83 DUPONT: Total Revenue, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 – 2011 ($MILLION)
Table 84 Dupont: Products & Its Description
Table 85 DUPONT: Total Revenue, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 – 2011 ($MILLION)
Table 86 FIBERWEB: Total Revenue, BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 87 FIBERWEB: Annual Revenue, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 88 Fiberweb: Products & Its Description
Table 89 GSE ENVIRONMENTAL: Total Revenue, BY PRODUCTS, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 90 GSE ENVIRONMENTAL: Total Revenue, BY GEOGRAPHY, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 91 GSE ENVIRONMENTAL: Products & Its Description
Table 92 Hov Environment: Products & Its Description
Table 93 HUESKER SYNTHETIC: Products & Its Description
Table 94 KAYTECH ENGINEERED: Products & Its Description
Table 95 Leggett & Platt: Total Revenue, By Business Segments,2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 96 Leggett & Platt: Total Revenue, By Geography,2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 97 Leggett & Platt: Products & Its Description
Table 98 Low & Bonar: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 99 Low & Bonar: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 100 Low & Bonar: Products & Its Description
Table 101 NAUE: Products & Its Description
Table 102 NILEX: PRODUCTS & ITS DESCRIPTION
Table 103 Propex: Products & Its Description
Table 104 Strata Systems: Products & Its Description
Table 105 Tenax: Products & Its Description
Table 106 Royal Tencate: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 107 Royal Tencate: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 108 Royal Tencate: Products & Its Description
Table 109 The Dow Chemical: Total Revenue, By Business Segments, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 110 The Dow Chemical: Total Revenue, By Geography, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 111 THRACE: Total Revenue, BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS, 2010 – 2011 ($Million) 
Table 112 THRACE: Products & Its Description
 
 
List Of Figures (22 Figures) 
 
Figure 1 Geotextile Market Segmentation
Figure 2 Drivers & Restraints
Figure 3 Polypropylene International Pricing Trends, 2009 – 2011
Figure 4 Impact Analysis Of DRO’s On Geotextile Industry
Figure 5 Geographical Comparison Of Geotextiles Market, 2012
Figure 6 Value Chain Analysis
Figure 7 Porter’s Five Forces
Figure 8 Patent Analysis, By Companies, 2008 – 2012
Figure 9 Market Life Cycle Analysis, By Geography
Figure 10 Global Geotextiles Market Share, By Companies, 2012
Figure 11 Global Geotextile Market, By Types, 2012
Figure 12 MAJOR Global Players IN WOVEN & NONWOVEN PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS
Figure 13 Road Industry Basic Functions
Figure 14 Global Geotextiles Market Share, By Geography, 2010 – 2017
Figure 15 Asia: Geotextiles Market Share, By Countries, 2012
Figure 16 North America: Market Share, By Countries, 2012
Figure 17 Major Developments In Global Geotextiles Market,By Growth Strategies, 2010 – 2012 
Figure 18 Company Wise Developments In Geotextiles Industry, 2010 – 2012 
Figure 19 Mergers & ACQUISITIONS, 2010 – 2012
Figure 20 Partnerships/Agreements/Contracts, 2010 – 2012
Figure 21 NEW Products Launch/DEVELOPMENT, 2010 – 2012
Figure 22 Expansions, Investments & OTHERS, 2010 – 2012

Within the applications segment, road industry is the major area for geotextiles market. It is expected to maintain a dominating position over the next few years. The geotextiles market is also studied based on different types of materials which include polypropylene, polyester, and polyethylene as major materials market. Major drivers, restraints, and opportunities are analyzed and their impact is studied.

Geographically, the market is studied for different regions such as North America, Asia, and Europe. The value and volume market for geotextiles (by demand) is analyzed in detail for all the micro and macro markets. The study covers different growth strategies such as product launches, expansions, and agreements followed by key manufacturers over a period of time.

Geotextiles Market Share (Volume), By Geography, 2012

Source: MarketsandMarkets Analysis

The global geotextiles market was worth $3.8 billion in 2012 and is estimated to reach $6.3 billion by 2017, growing at a CAGR of 10.9% from 2012 to 2017. The nonwoven and woven geotextiles are expected to be the key revenue generators for global geotextiles market.