World Building Materials Market Brief

World Building Materials Market Brief

The global outlook series on Building Materials provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers an aerial view of the global construction landscape, identifies major market segments, and offers a bird’s eye view of the industry’s diverse and far-flung dynamics impacting demand. The report also offers incisive insights into key technological breakthroughs i.e. the evolution of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete, Flyash, and Insulated Concrete Forming (ICF), among others. The report provides an exclusive prelude to the world cement & concrete market. Market discussions in the report are punctuated with 26 fact-rich market data tables with a special focus on the faltering US market. The growth engine in the world construction industry, the Chinese market, is also elaborated upon and punctuated with statistical findings and discussions on accompanying trends, and issues. Other regional markets briefly synopsized include France, Finland, Germany, Norway, Poland, Russia, Spain, UK, Turkey, Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia among others. The reader stands to gain macro-level insights into recent noteworthy corporate developments such as mergers, acquisitions, product launches, and other industry activities. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 576 companies worldwide.

BUILDING MATERIALS GOS-007
A GLOBAL OUTLOOK, SEPTEMBER 2008


Contents


1. Overview 1
Do-It-Yourself – An Emerging Market 1
Factors Governing the DIY Market 1
Online Marketplace 1
Positive Global Wood Market 1
Consolidation, Technology and Substitution – Molding Wood Sector 1
Engineered Wooden Products Ready to Replace Wood 2
Engineered Wood Products – Performance Oriented 2

2. Technological Breakthroughs 2
Glass – Permeable to Sunlight but Not to Heat 2
Ductal: An Innovative Composite Building Material 3
PPC Pipe Production Line: A Green Environment Friendly
Building Material 3
Insulated Concrete Forming 3
Flyash – For Concrete Reinforcement 3
Fiber-Reinforced Concrete 4
Cement Pulsation 4
Wire Mesh Products Expand Metal Applications 4
CanFibre Develops Barkboard from Waste 4
Tiles – In All New Natural Looks 5

3. Market Trends 5
Building Materials Sector in 2007-2008 5
Green Building Materials Market Soars 5
Asahi Leads Building Glass Market 5

4. Segmental Perspective 5
Aggregates 5
Sand and Gravel 6
Crushed Rock 6
Cement & Concrete Products 6
Cement – The Basic Material in Construction Industry 6
A Review of Cement Market 6
Cement Pricing 2005 to 2008 6
Concrete – A Mix of Cement and Aggregate 6
Precast Concrete 7
Ready-Mixed Concrete 7
Textured Concrete 7
Applications of Concrete 7
Bricks 7
Metal 8
Steel – The Key Constituent 8
Table 1: Leading Producers in the Global Flat Product Market
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Capacity for Mittal
Steel, Arcelor Group, Nippon Steel, JFE Steel Group, Posco
Group, US Steel Group, Shanghai Baosteel Group, ThyssenKrupp
Stahl Group, Corus Group, and China Steel Group 8

Table 2: Leading Producers in the Global Long Products
Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Capacity for
Mittal Steel, Arcelor Group, Gerdau Group, Evrazholding
Group, Nippon Steel, JFE Steel group, Riva Group, Nucor
Group, Sumitomo Group and Severstal Group 8
Glass – The Most Green Building Material 8
Timber 9
Timber Scores on Benefits 9
Plastic 9
Other Building Materials 9
Mineral Wool 9
Bitumen 9
Asphalt 9
Wood Fiber Plastic Composites – A Modern Building Material 9
Regional Growth Prospects 10
Outlook 10
Factors Affecting the Global Market 10

5. Mergers and Acquisitions 11

6. Strategic Corporate Developments 44

7. Product/Technology/Service Launches 48

8. World Cement and Concrete Market 49
Table 3: World Market for Cement and Concrete by Geographic
Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle
East, and Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through
2008 49

Table 4: Worldwide Cement and Concrete Market (2004 & 2008):
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic Region –
USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and
Latin America 50
Outlook 50
World Steel Market 50
Table 5: Global Steel Demand in Construction Sector by
Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
Middle East, Latin America, and African Markets independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Million Metric Tons for
Years 2003 through 2008 51

Table 6: Global Steel Demand in Construction Sector (2004 &
2008): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales by Geographic
Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle
East, Latin America, and Africa 51
Market Players 52

9. A North American Perspective 52
Overview 52
North America – Foremost in Appearance Wood Products 52

9a. United States 53
Overview 53
US Housing Slump to Continue & Non- Residential Construction
Spending to be Sluggish 53
Aggregates Market – Insight 53
Continuous Growth in Construction Market 53
Future Prospects 53
Stone Industry Registers Consistent Growth 53
Opportunities for New Products 54
Plastics and Metals Keep Roof Market Buoyant 54
New Housing Purchases – Consumer Preferences 54
Multifamily Housing 54
Positives Abound 54
Braving the Negative Perception 54
House Remodeling – Bright Prospects 54
Commercial Constructions 55
Federal Projects Augment Growth 55
Technology Transitions – Corporate America is No Stranger to
Efficiency Boosters 55
Distribution – A Fragmented Business 55
Giants Clout for Regional Stronghold 55
Players Struggle with Small Product Line 55
Foreign Investments Galore 55
US Cement Market 55
Building Materials and Hardlines 56
Outlook 56
Table 7: US Market for Building Materials by Product
Group/Segment – Aggregates (Sand & Gravel and Crushed Rock),
Cement & Concrete (Cement, Concrete Products and Ready-Mix
Concrete), Bricks, Tiles, Glass, Metal, Timber, and Other
Building Products Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 56

Table 8: US Building Materials Market (2004 & 2009):
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Group/Segment –
Aggregates (Sand & Gravel and Crushed Rock), Cement &
Concrete (Cement, Concrete Products and Ready-Mix Concrete),
Bricks, Tiles, Glass, Metal, Timber, and Other Building
Products 57

9b. Canada 57
Overview 57
Restructuring of the Canadian Cement Industry 57
Canadian Steel manufacturers Affected by Price Differentiation 57

9c. Mexico 58
Overview 58
Regulatory Environment 58

10. A Japanese Perspective 58
Overview 58
Optimistic Future of Japanese Cement Industry 58
Factor Affecting Housing Market in Japan 58
Japan Timber Housing – Japanese and Western Style 58
Japanese Style 59
Western Style 59
Regulatory Environment 59
Import Laws 59
Table 9: Building Stones Market in Japan (2005): Imports in
Volume (in ‘000 Tons) and Value (in ¥ Million) by Type –
Marble, Granite & Sandstones, and Others 59

Table 10: Ceramic Tiles Market in Japan (2005): Imports in
Volume (in ‘000 Tons) and Value (in ¥ Million) by Type –
Unglazed Ceramic Tiles, and Glazed Ceramic Tiles 59
Building Standards Law 59

11. A European Perspective 60
European Cement Market – Ripe but Not Rotten 60
European Construction Industry – Top Consumer of Wooden Products 60
Shift Towards Secondary Wood Products in Europe 60
European Steel Industry Growing 61
Clay Tiles Dominate the European Roof Tile Market 61
Major Trends Influencing WPC in the Building Products Market 61

11a. Belgium 61
Overview 61
The Belgian Cement Industry 61

11b.Bulgaria 62
Overview 62
Construction Industry in Need of Investment 62
Cheap Labor but Inferior Technology 62

11c. Czech Republic 62
Overview 62
Czech Construction Market in Focus 62

11d.Denmark 62
Overview 62
Largest Exporter of White Cement in the World 62

11e. France 63
Overview 63
France – The Most Mature Cement Market in Europe 63
Steel Market Hotting Up 63

11f. Finland 63
Overview 63
Monopolistic Cement Market Thriving in Finland 63

11g. Germany 63
Germany Cement Market – Mature and Consolidating 63
Recycling Under Government Scrutiny 63

11h.Norway 64
Overview 64
Building Material Market Flourishing with Governmental Energy
Projects 64
Local Producers Govern Building Material Market 64
DIY and Wood – Prospective Segments 64

11i. Poland 65
Overview 65
Corporate Scenario: The Evolution 65
A Giant But Troubled Cement market 65
Competition Breeds Novelties 65
Ceramic Tiles – In Focus 65
Regulatory Network 66
Certification of Product Mandatory 66
Foreign Players Solicit Local Support 66

11j. Russia 66
Overview 66
Land of Potential Opportunities 66
The End-Use Market 66

11k. Turkey 67
Overview 67
A Principal Region for Construction Industry 67
Construction Sector Playing Prominent Role 67
Eczacibasi – Sets the Trends in Ceramics 67

11l.United Kingdom 67
Overview 67
Brick Market – Europe’s Largest 68
Cement Production – Highly Concentrated 68
Timber Flooring and Other Products Market 68
Ceramic Tiles Industry – At its Peak 68
UK Ceramic Tiles 69
Table 11: UK Market for Ceramic Tiles Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in Million Square Feet for Years 2003 through
2008 69

Table 12: Ceramic Products Market in the UK (2005): Imports
in Million Pounds by Country – Thailand/ Portugal/China,
Italy, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Others 69
Outlook 69
Doors – The Application Route 69
UK Flooring Products 70
Seamless Flooring Products 70
Price Margins 70
Other Industrial Flooring Products 70
Table 13: UK Market for Industrial Flooring Products by
Product Group/ Segment – Seamless Flooring (Epoxy Resin,
Polyurethane, Cementitious Polymer, Methacrylate, and
Screeds), Ceramic Tiles (Dust Pressed Tiles and Floor
Quarries), Mastic Asphalt, and Chemical Resistant Bricks
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in £ ‘000
for Years 2003 through 2008 70

Table 14: UK Industrial Flooring Products Market (2004 &
2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Product
Group/Segment – Seamless Flooring (Epoxy Resin,
Polyurethane, Cementitious Polymer, Methacrylate, and
Screeds), Ceramic Tiles (Dust Pressed Tiles and Floor
Quarries), Mastic Asphalt, and Chemical Resistant Bricks 71
Outlook 71

12. An Asia-Pacific Perspective 71

12a. Australia 71
Overview 71
Australian’s Inclination Towards Spacious Homes 72
Steel Frames in Australia 72

13. An Asian Perspective 72
Overview 72
Asian Cement Industry 72
Steel Industry in Asia-Pacific 73
Building Materials Market in Asia-Pacific 73
Table 15: Asia-Pacific Market for Building Materials by
Product Group/Segment – Aggregates (Sand & Gravel and
Crushed Rock), Cement & Concrete (Cement, Concrete Products
and Ready-Mix Concrete), Bricks, Tiles, Glass, Metal,
Timber, and Other Building Products Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 73

Table 16: Asia-Pacific Building Materials Market (2004 &
2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product
Group/Segment – Aggregates (Sand & Grave land Crushed Rock),
Cement & Concrete (Cement, Concrete Products and Ready-Mix
Concrete), Bricks, Tiles, Glass, Metal, Timber, and Other
Building Products 74

13a. China 74
Overview 74
Luring Players from All Over the World 75
A Unique Country in Cement Market 75
2008 Olympics Games Fuel Cement Demand 75
Building Materials Market 75
Table 17: Chinese Market for Building Materials by Flooring
Material – Cement and Concrete, and Ceramic Tiles
Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Billion Square
Meters for Years 2003 through 2008 76

Table 18: Building Materials Market in China (2005): Capacity
in ‘000 Metric Tons by Category – Cement and Concrete,
Architecture Paints, Plastic Pipes, Metal Pipes, and
Insulation Materials 76

Table 19: Leading Building Materials Producers in China
(2005): Percentage Breakdown of Output for China Yaohua Glass
Group, Qinhuangdao Yaohua Hualong Beveled Glass, China
Luoyang Float Glass Group, Shanghai Yaohua Compound Material,
and Others 76

Table 20: Chinese Market for Building Materials by Category –
Waterproof Materials, Rock Wool Sound Absorption Board,
Construction Paints, Plastic Flooring, and Wallpaper &
Fabrics Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million
Square Meters for Years 2003 through 2008 77

Table 21: Chinese Market for Building Products by Category –
Rock Wool; Mineral Wool; Expandable Perlite; Shaped Plastic,
Materials & Doors, & Windows; and Aluminum Silicate
Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Million Tons for
Years 2003 through 2008 77
Outlook 77
Cement and Concrete 78
Table 22: Chinese Cement and Concrete Market for Residential
Buildings Analyzed with Annual Consumption Figures in Million
Metric Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 78

Table 23: Leading Cement and Concrete Producers in China
(2005): Percentage Breakdown of Output for Jiangsu Hailuo
Group, Beijing Building Materials, Huaxin Cement, and Others 78
Cement Industry Structure 78
Outlook 79
Commercial Concrete on A High 79
China Leads the World in Wooden Building Products 79
Environmental Awareness and Easy Finance to Boost Wooden
Products Market 79
China – Destined to Become Outsourcing Station for Wood
Products 80
Composite Wooden Floor Tiles Blooming 80
Plastics Products Market Soaring with Prohibition on Cast
Iron Products 80
China's Metal Demand Also Mounting 80
China Steel Market is Steady 80
Windows and Doors 81
Table 24: Chinese Market for Windows and Doors for Residential
Buildings by Type – Wood Windows & Doors, Plastic Windows &
Doors, Steel Windows & Doors, and Aluminum Windows & Doors
Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Thousand Metric
Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 81

Table 25: Chinese Market for Windows and Doors for Commercial
Buildings by Type – Wood Windows & Doors, Plastic Windows &
Doors, Steel Windows & Doors, and Aluminum Windows & Doors
Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Thousand Metric
Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 81
Outlook 82
Construction – The Backbone of Economy 82
Residential Building Market 82
Commercial Building Market 82
Imports Knock the Shine of Domestic Produce 82
Distribution and Supply Perspective 82
Overseas Practices Take Roots 83
Supply Chain Comparisons 83
Infrastructure: Government Makes Efforts to Tame Bottlenecks 83
Regulatory Environment 83
China Bans Six Building Materials 83

13b.India 84
Construction Sector – An Overview 84
Market Snapshots 84
An Overview of the Cement Industry 84
Indian Government Cuts Duty on Cement Imports 84
Tile Manufacture – Current Issues 85
Table 26: Indian Market for Construction and Building Materials
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2004 through 2010 85

13c. Indonesia 85
Overview 85
Cement Industry Overview 85
Indonesia Bans Sand Exports 85

13d.Malaysia 86
Overview 86
Malaysian Timber Industry Initiates Downstream Integration 86

14. A Latin American Perspective 86
Overview 86
A Potential and Secured Cement Market 86

14a. Argentina 87
Overview 87
Construction – Essential for the Country’s Macroeconomic Profile 87

14b.Brazil 87
Overview 87
Cement – The Hallmark 87
Regulatory Environment 87

15. Middle East 88
Overview 88

15a. Egypt 88

15b. Saudi Arabia 88

15c. United Arab Emirates 89
Overview 89
UAE Construction Industry – Showhome Concept 89


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