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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Global Glass Mat Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
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The global Glass Mat market size is expected to reach $ million by 2032, rising at a market growth of %CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032). Glass mat (or glass veil) is a non-woven material co...
January 2026
133 pages
Global Mortar Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
US$ 4,480.00
The global Mortar market size is expected to reach $ 84610 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 5.6% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032). Mortar is a building material composed of a m...
January 2026
168 pages
Global Plywood Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
US$ 4,480.00
The global Plywood market size is expected to reach $ 97630 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 2.3% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032). Plywood is a sheet material manufactured fro...
January 2026
169 pages
