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

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 market 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:

The global & regional players operating in the Construction Aggregates market include Heidelberg Cement AG, Martin Marietta Materials Inc, LSR Group, LafargeHolcim Ltd, Cemex SAB de CV ADR, Vulcan Materials Company, CRH plc and others.

Key Insights

• New Advancements in Production Technologies


• Key Trends in the construction aggregates market


• New Product Launches, Expansions, Key Players


• Ranking of Key Players in the Market

Regional Analysis:

North America is leading the global 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 Developments

• 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.