Geosynthetics: United States

Geosynthetics: United States

This report forecasts US geosynthetics demand in square yards to 2019. Total demand is segmented by product in terms of geotextiles, geomembranes, geogrids, and other geosynthetics. Total demand is also segmented by market as follows: construction, transportation infrastructure, landfills, liquid containment, and other markets.

To illustrate historical trends, total demand is provided at five-year intervals for 2004, 2009, and 2014; the various segments are reported for 2009 and 2014. A Market Environment section provides pertinent background on historical market size and trends, key economic indicators, trade, environmental and regulatory factors, and raw materials. A Segmentation and Forecasts section defines products and markets, discusses market drivers and constraints, identifies substitute products when applicable, and assesses the impact of key drivers and constraints on each product and market segment over the forecast period.

Further analysis includes an Industry Structure section, which surveys the supply base and profiles the leading firms competing to serve US demand. A one-page, introductory Highlights section summarizes key findings from this 28-page report, and a Resources section lists contributing sources as well as resources available for further research.