Construction Aggregates Market Size, Industry Share & Growth Analysis, By Type (Crushed Stone, Sand & Gravels, Recycled Aggregates, Others), By Application (Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Infrastructure) And Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The global construction aggregates market is a vital sector and experiencing significant growth drivers. These include continuous innovations in the construction sector, a surge in tourism activities, and the rapid expansion of the residential sector. These factors are expected to significantly propel the construction aggregates market in the coming years.

Construction aggregates are the most mined commodity available in the world and are the key elements of composites such as asphalt and concrete. These materials are made from natural sources such as limestone, rock traps and granite by drilling down the rocks to smaller pieces. Construction aggregates are used as basic materials under roads, airports, runways, parking lots and railroads. This material is also used for water purification, soil erosion prevention and filtration. 

The development of infrastructure projects owing to the rapid urbanization around the world has driven the market for construction aggregates. The need for offices, residential premises and commercial malls has entailed the supply in the abundance of building aggregates across the globe. Increasing investments by the government on improving transport facilities and enhancing their energy (power generation) networks has fueled the demand. However, in order to mine the aggregates, companies need to invest heavily on fuel. Any rise in fuel prices will have a negative effect on the production of aggregates. This in turn, can impede construction aggregates industry growth.

Market Segmentation:

Based on product type the market for construction aggregates is further segmented into crushed stone, sand & gravels, recycled aggregates, and others. Based on the application the market for construction aggregates is further segmented into commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure. From a geographical standpoint, the market is categorized to North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

Key Players Covered:

• Heidelberg Cement AG


• Martin Marietta Materials Inc.


• LSR Group


• LafargeHolcim Ltd.


• Cemex SAB de CV ADR


• Vulcan Materials Company


• CRH plc


• Others

Key Insights

The construction aggregates  report will cover the following key insights:

• Key Emerging Trends – For Major Regions


• Key Developments: Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships, and Others


• Latest Technological Advancement


• Regulatory Landscape


• Porters Five Forces Analysis


• Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

Regional Construction Aggregates Market Analysis:

North America is leading the global construction aggregates market. Housing refurbishment and ongoing home construction are estimated to drive development in the construction sector. This, in turn, is expected to raise demand for construction aggregates in the U.S. during the forecast period. For example, in December 2015, the U.S. Congress passed a five-year highway and transit bill to improve the infrastructure of the country. In Asia Pacific, rural areas are being transformed into cosmopolitan urban centers, and this factor is expected to continue to generate main revenues for the construction aggregate industry. Several infrastructure projects are underway in Europe, such as the development of light rail lines, apartment complexes and shopping centers. This stimulates the growth of the market in the region. The Middle East and Latin America are experiencing moderate growth as a result of emerging infrastructure projects in the region.

Segmentation

Construction Aggregates Industry Development

• In July 2016, Heidelberg Cement AG, a German multinational building materials company announced that it has acquired a 45% stake in Italy-based Italcementi. This acquisition was intended to increase the outreach of the company to foreign markets and expand its operations across the globe


• In Jan 2018, Vulcan Materials Company, a producer of construction aggregates announced that it has completed the acquisition of Aggregates USA LLC. This acquisition helped the company to gain a competitive edge over the market by its product expansion and introduction to an expanded workforce.