Fiber Cement Market worth 17.38 Bn USD by 2021

Monday 20 June 2016, Amsterdam

The report, now available on ASDReports, "Fiber Cement Market by Material (Portland cement, Sand, Fiber, And Other Materials Including Paints and Additives), Application (Siding, Roofing, Molding & Trim, and Other Applications), End-Use (Residential and Non-Residential) - Forecast to 2021", The market for fiber cement is projected to grow from USD 13.75 Billion in 2016 to USD 17.38 Billion by 2021, at an estimated CAGR of 4.80%. This growth is due to growing construction activities, globally. Stringent regulations against the use of asbestos cement also provides an opportunity to the market to grow further, especially in the emerging Asia-Pacific and Latin American regions.

Residential sector to gain maximum traction during the forecast period

The residential sector is projected to be the fastest-growing segment by 2021. Favorable and lenient lending policies initiated by governments across all regions are one of the major factors driving this sector. Durability and aesthetics of fiber cement for applications such as siding and roofing have made them a popular choice in the residential construction market.

The siding segment contributes maximum market share to the fiber cement market

Fiber cement siding is the largest application area. This is because fiber cement siding does not require maintenance and is impervious to degradation. Also, growing construction projects, both residential and commercial, have driven the market in this segment. Other application areas of fiber cement are roofing, molding & trim, countertops, and backer boards.

Asia-Pacific to play a key role in the market for fiber cement

On the basis of key regions, the market for fiber cement is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW). The Asia-Pacific region is the most attractive market for fiber cement. Rising economy and rapid growth in the infrastructure sector in this region have significantly impacted the growth of fiber cement. This region is projected to see the highest number of new constructions and infrastructural activities in the near future.

The global market for fiber cement is dominated by large players such as Etex Group NV (Belgium), James Hardie Industries PLC (Ireland), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Compagnie de Saint Gobain SA (France), and Toray Industries Inc (Japan). Other players in this market include CSR Limited (Australia), The Siam Cement Public Company Limited (Thailand), Nichiha Fiber Cement (Japan), Plycem USA, Inc. (U.S.), and Cembrit Holding A/S (Denmark).