Geotextiles and Geogrids Market

Geotextiles and Geogrids Market in UAE and GCC: Snapshot

The geotextiles and geogrids market in the UAE and GCC is driven by its wide application in engineering such as roadway construction and landscaping. The market is also driven by the use of these geotextiles for soil reinforcement, drainage, erosion control and protection, filtration, and separation. While geotextiles and geogrids are used separately in other parts of the world, the sandy geography of the Gulf Cooperation Council or GCC make it beneficial for both the materials to be used to amplify the soil reinforcement properties in various applications such as residential and non-residential construction and rail road construction.

Need to Make Sloping Grounds and Sandy Lands Fit for Construction Activities Will Drive Demand

These materials are in high demand from the UAE and GCC regions as these areas feature lands that are mostly covered by soil and have soft sub-grades, and sloping grounds. These characteristics of the land make the UAE and GCC a difficult region for activities such as reinforcement, stabilization, draining, and isolation of grounds during construction. To solve this problem, geotextiles and geogrids are used to give stability and desired aesthetics to make these lands fit for construction activities as well as extending their performance life.

Depleting Petroleum Reserves Resulting in Volatility in Pricing of Raw Materials

It is estimated that the market for geotextiles and geogrids will receive a huge impetus in the UAE and GCC areas on account of the growing focus of the government for developing gulf railway. The focus on road development and several new tenders issued by regulatory bodies regarding the use of geotextiles and geogrids for erosion control, drainage, and construction will help boost the growth of this market in the UAE and GCC regions. On the other hand, the fluctuating cost of raw materials may pose a challenge for the growth of this market. The cost fluctuation is occurring majorly due to the depleting reserves of petroleum, which in turn is making the price of polyester and polypropylene, volatile.

Nonwoven Geotextiles to Continue to Enjoy High Demand

Of the different product types such as woven, knitted, and non-woven, the market for non-woven has been leading on account of its high use for drainage sub-systems and construction of roads, the growing infrastructure activities, especially the drainage systems, in this part of the world is also aiding the growth of this market segment. The nonwoven segment will also witness the fastest growth in the years to come, driven by its easy availability and cheap price. By application, the road construction segment has been leading in the market. However, the erosion control segment will emerge as the fastest growing application segment in the years to come.  Growing awareness of the benefits of the use of geotextiles for soil protection will help this segment to grow.