From reinforcing highway subgrades to anti-seepage applications in landfills, geogrids—functioning as an "invisible armor"—are quietly supporting China’s infrastructure miracles. According to industry reports, from 2025 to 2030, China’s geogrid market is projected to maintain a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%, with the market size expected to grow from approximately 186 billion yuan in 2024 to 318 billion yuan by 2030.

Industry Status: Infrastructure Demand Drives Rapid Market Growth​

Geogrids, as composite materials that enhance soil mechanical properties, are indispensable in infrastructure construction due to their high tensile strength, low elongation, and corrosion resistance. China’s geogrid industry has established a complete industrial chain system. In 2023, the market size reached about 150 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.3%. In terms of product structure, plastic geogrids (including polypropylene and polyethylene materials) dominate, holding over 60% of the market share, while demand for fiberglass and polyester geogrids in high-strength applications continues to steadily grow. Regionally, the market shows significant imbalance. East China, as one of the nation’s most economically developed regions, continues to exhibit strong infrastructure demand, with its market size expected to account for 28% of the national total by 2028.

Application Fields: Transportation Infrastructure Accounts for Half the Market

Geogrids are used in a wide range of applications, including roads, railways, water conservancy, and municipal engineering. Among these, transportation infrastructure construction is the largest consumer, accounting for about 45% of the market. In road construction, geogrids are used for subgrade reinforcement, effectively improving foundation bearing capacity and controlling settlement. Industry experts note that "using geogrids to reinforce embankments or retaining walls can reduce land occupation by half, extend service life, and lower costs by 20-50%”. Water conservancy projects represent another major application field, accounting for about 18% of the market. In projects such as flood control dikes, reservoir reinforcement, and river regulation, the application ratio of geogrids is increasing year by year. Particularly in sponge city construction, the use of permeable geosynthetic materials has risen significantly, with related product procurement increasing by 23% year-on-year in 2023.

Future Prospects​

Looking ahead, China’s geogrid industry faces multiple development opportunities. Overseas markets have become a new growth point, with Southeast Asia and Africa emerging as key export destinations. In 2023, China’s geogrid exports reached $1.2 billion, a 15% year-on-year increase. By 2030, exports are expected to account for 18.6% of the industry’s total revenue. The next five years will be a critical period for the industry’s transformation and upgrading. With improved product quality and technological innovation, Chinese geogrid companies are poised to play a more significant role in the global market. As industry experts assert, enterprises with strong technological reserves and channel advantages will stand out in the market competition, injecting continuous momentum into China’s construction as an infrastructure powerhouse.