Building materials encompass a raft of extremely diverse substances, both naturally occurring and man-made, used for various construction purposes. Steel, glass, plastics, wood and cement are the most frequently used building materials. Wholesalers, dealers and retailers are the principle distributors of building materials. Building materials are broadly divided into two basic groups: general- and special-purpose materials. According to their functions they are classified into: natural masonry, timber and wood, ceramic, heat-insulating, polymer building materials and inorganic binders, mortars and concretes, metals, glass, organic binders and waterproofing, standards and improvements, varnishes and paints.
The population increase, rising living standards, rapid urbanization and constantly enhancing demand for building materials from residential and non-residential sectors are the main propellers of the market growth. The “green” building materials as well as special materials represent the most promising market segments. Rinker Group, DuPont, BASF, Saint-Gobain S.A., Boral and Wienerberger are amid the recognized market leaders.
This MarketPublishers’ catalogue contains research reports covering the building materials market at all geographical scales possible. The studies provide information on the market structure, major forces driving and restraining the market; analyze the market by product type. The reports delve into the competitive landscape and identify key companies dominating different market segments. Moreover, the researches outline possible future development trends for the building materials market.
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The World Market for Tempered or Laminated Safety Glass: A 2027 Global Trade Perspective
US$ 995.00
... series was created for international firms who rely on foreign markets for a substantial portion of their business or who might be threatened by international ... relies on historical figures across countries. The figures should be seen as market estimates, as opposed to historical records, as these are projected for a specific ...
January 2026
281 pages
The World Market for Tempered Safety Glass: A 2027 Global Trade Perspective
US$ 995.00
... series was created for international firms who rely on foreign markets for a substantial portion of their business or who might be threatened by international ... relies on historical figures across countries. The figures should be seen as market estimates, as opposed to historical records, as these are projected for a specific ...
January 2026
241 pages
The World Market for Worked Glass: A 2027 Global Trade Perspective
US$ 995.00
... series was created for international firms who rely on foreign markets for a substantial portion of their business or who might be threatened by international ... relies on historical figures across countries. The figures should be seen as market estimates, as opposed to historical records, as these are projected for a specific ...
January 2026
171 pages
The World Market for Glass Frit, Powder, Granules, Flake, and Prepared Pigments, Opacifiers, Colors, and Vitrifiable Enamel: A 2027 Global Trade Perspective
US$ 995.00
This report was created for strategic planners, international executives, and import/export managers who are concerned with the market for glass frit, powder, granules, flake, and prepared pigments, o...
January 2026
220 pages
