Report Overview

Growing manufacturing activities, spurring demand for construction aggregates from infrastructure redevelopment and recovery projects in Türkiye and Ukraine, of the region are projected to propel the expansion of Europe construction aggregates market during the forecast period between 2023 and 2029.

Europe Construction Aggregates Market - Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2029

Europe construction aggregates market size was estimated at USD 18.36 billion in 2022. During the forecast period between 2023 and 2029, the size of Europe construction aggregates market is projected to grow at CAGR of 4.68% reaching a value of USD 25.02 billion by 2029. Major growth drivers for Europe construction aggregates market include increasing construction and infrastructure projects in Europe combined with a scarcity of natural sand. Due to their favorable features, the initiation of development and infrastructure projects across the country is expected to enhance demand for construction aggregates. Also, as natural resources dwindle, construction aggregates have emerged as a viable option and are expected to be one of the building blocks of all types of construction projects, driving market expansion over the forecast period. Aggregates are widely employed in building, accounting for the vast bulk of materials used in the industry. Aggregates are used in the construction of infrastructure like as new and expanded highways, rail lines, airport facilities, dwellings, flood defense, and water and sanitation facilities, as well as transportation, critical properties, and affordable housing. The key demand driver for aggregates is rising infrastructure expenditure, notably in commercial and residential projects.

Europe Construction Aggregates Market – Overview

Construction aggregate, or simply aggregate, refers to all sorts of construction materials utilized in the construction industry, such as sand, gravel, and crushed stone. Construction aggregates are employed to increase the volume of concrete as well as its durability by putting additional hardness and strength. Aggregates are inert elements that are utilized in a binding substance to form concrete. Aggregates serve as fillers or volume-increasing components on the one hand, and they are responsible for the hardness, stiffness, and roughness of concrete on the other. Aggregates utilized widely in the building industry include sand, gravel, and crushed stone. Aggregators are divided as Fine Aggregates and Coarse Aggregates based on grain size. Sand, with grain sizes ranging from 4.75mm to 0.15mm, is an example of Fine Aggregates. Coarse Aggregates, on the other hand, have a grain size of about 7.5mm and are typically utilized as gravel. Aggregates that have been treated are a subset of aggregates. They are specifically intended for use in the manufacturing of high-quality concrete. They are classified into three types based on density: normal aggregates, high-density aggregates, and low-density aggregates.

Europe Construction Aggregates Market

Growth Drivers

Massive Nation-wide Urban Redevelopment Projects in Türkiye and Ukraine

Major companies in Europe construction aggregates market are expected to gain from significant opportunities provided by the massive infrastructure projects in earthquake-hit Türkiye and war-ravaged Ukraine.

In Türkiye, analysts estimated that the urban redevelopment across the country post the earthquake would provide huge opportunities for the construction and related industries in total investment of more than USD 250 billion. On February 06, 2023, a 7.8-magnitude of earthquake hit Türkiye and Syria, killing tens of thousands of people and severely damaging infrastructure in cities and villages across its fault line. The President of Türkiye announced that the government would engage in a comprehensive construction program to rebuild cities with safety and sustainability.

In Ukraine, Russia’s war in the country has been continuing for more than a year now. Consequently, infrastructure across Ukraine has been severely damaged. In September 2022, Ukraine government, the European Commission, and the World Bank, along with their partners estimated the cost of Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery would be about USD 350 billion. As the war continues, the cost is anticipated to escalate.

Massive redevelopment and recovery projects in Türkiye and Ukraine are expected to provide lucrative growth opportunities for construction and supplementary industries. It, in turn, is projected to aid the growth of Europe construction aggregates market during the forecast period between 2023 and 2029 and beyond.

Growing Manufacturing Activities

The expansion of the European construction market can be ascribed to rising demand for housing in urban areas, increased infrastructure development activities, and increased modernization and refurbishment of buildings to improve their energy efficiency. Given the region's significant economic expansion, commercial infrastructure construction, such as offices, schools, hotels, restaurants, and leisure facilities, is on the rise. Furthermore, the introduction of many favorable programs and investments by governments to improve housing infrastructure and provide housing for the vulnerable sector is supporting the expansion of the European building market. For example, the Dutch government announced a EUR 253 million investment in December 2021 to build 44,277 new residences, 64% of which would be affordable housing.

Restraints

High Initial and Overall Costs

The availability of low-cost replacements, such as fly ash and recycled aggregates, is anticipated to stifle the expansion of Europe construction aggregates sector. Unfortunately, these materials have lesser compressive strength than construction aggregates, which limits their use in the construction industry. Furthermore, the increasing presence of a large number of businesses, severe rivalry in the market, high capital costs required for operations, and stable demand for aggregates from France's building sector make entry into the market difficult.

Impact of COVID-19 on Europe Construction Aggregates Market

COVID-19 had a detrimental impact on the Europe construction aggregates market. Europe has been placed under strict lockdown. Although it has now been lifted, construction activity in the region has yet to fully resume. Furthermore, delays in petroleum supplies across roads and waterways caused by the closure of major international crossings have significantly increased the quantity of inventories. Consequently, higher expenditures paid for building aggregate storage have restricted market expansion. Delays in cargo shipments from refineries to targeted destinations, as well as travel restrictions, have all had an impact on the building aggregate supply chain.

Europe Construction Aggregates Market

Segmental Coverage

Europe Construction Aggregates Market – By Type

By type, Europe construction aggregates market is divided into Crushed Stones, Gravel, Sand, and M-Sand. The crushed stones hold the highest share in Europe construction aggregates market. Instead of being shaped or formed naturally in riverbeds or canyons, crushed stones are produced by crushing layer rocks with machinery. Crushed stone plays a vital role in the production of concrete and asphalt types. It is also largely used in the construction of building foundations, drainage systems, and roads. As crushed stones have jagged and angled edges, they provide a larger surface area for bonding of sand, water, and other components of ready-mix concrete and thus hold the dominant share of the market.

Europe Construction Aggregates Market – By Application

Based on application, Europe construction aggregates market is divided into Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Infrastructural segments. The industrial segment held the highest market share. Europe has grown as an industrial powerhouse, with significant corporations from areas such as automotive and electronics locating there. Furthermore, Eastern Europe is proving to be an ideal location for manufacturing and trade, providing growth for the region's commercial section. According to the European Commission, demand for construction materials, such as cement and aggregates, is likely to stay constant even during the coronavirus pandemic and to return to increase after 2021, particularly for renovation operations. As a result, the infrastructure and residential construction segments of the market are likely to rise at an appealing rate in the foreseeable future.

Europe Construction Aggregates Market – By Country

Europe construction aggregates market covers Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands, and Rest of Europe. Germany leads the region's market, as it has been a vital hub in Europe for infrastructure development, with a predominantly metropolitan population. In terms of value, it currently controls 14.7% of the European market. It is projected to continue to lead in the wake of the European Union's announcement of green construction reforms. On the other hand, infrastructure projects in the Benelux region are gaining traction thanks to the people's high spending capacity and strong support from regional governments. As a result, it is obvious that aggregate demand will increase in Belgium and the Netherlands. Considering the increased need for infrastructure, such as hospitals and other healthcare facilities following COVID-19, aggregate demand is likely to remain constant during the forecast period.

Competitive Landscape

Major players operating in Europe construction aggregates market include LSR Group, ROGERS GROUP INC., Heidelberg Cement AG, Adelaide Brighton Ltd, Martin Marietta Materials Inc., CRH plc, Cemex SAB de CV ADR, CEPSA, and Vulcan Materials Company. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

Scope of the Report

Attributes	Details
Years Considered	Historical Data – 2019–2022
	Base Year – 2022
	Estimated Year – 2023
	Forecast Period– 2023–2029
Facts Covered	Revenue in USD Billion
Market Coverage	Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands, Rest of Europe
Product/ Service Segmentation	Type, Application, Transportation Mode, Country
Key Players	LSR Group, ROGERS GROUP INC., Heidelberg Cement AG, Adelaide Brighton Ltd, Martin Marietta Materials Inc., CRH plc, Cemex SAB de CV ADR, CEPSA, Vulcan Materials Company

 

By Type

• Crushed Stones

• Gravel

• Sand

• M-Sand

By Application

• Residential

• Commercial

• Industrial

• Infrastructure

By Transportation Mode

• Truck

• Train

• Ship

By Country

• Germany

• UK

• Italy

• France

• Spain

• Netherlands

• Rest of Europe

1. Research Framework
   1. Research Objective
   2. Product Overview
   3. Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
3. Europe Construction Aggregates Market Insights
   1. Industry Value Chain Analysis
   2. DROC Analysis
      1. Growth Drivers
         1. Growing Manufacturing Activities
         2. Development of Infrastructure
      2. Restraints
         1. High Initial and Overall Costs
      3. Opportunities
         1. Advancements in Technology
      4. Challenges
   3. Technology Advancements/Recent Developments
   4. Regulatory Framework
   5. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of New Entrants
      4. Threat of Substitutes
      5. Intensity of Rivalry
4. Europe Construction Aggregates Market Overview
   1. Market Type & Forecast, 2019–2029
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
         1. Crushed Stones
         2. Gravel
         3. Sand
         4. M-Sand
         5. others
      2. By Application
         1. Residential
         2. Commercial
         3. Industrial
         4. Infrastructure
      3. By Transportation Mode
         1. Truck
         2. Train
         3. Ship
      4. By Country
         1. Germany
         2. UK
         3. Italy
         4. France
         5. Spain
         6. The Netherlands
         7. Rest of Europe
5. Germany Construction Aggregates Market
   1. Market Type & Forecast, 2019–2029
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Application
      3. By Transportation Mode
6. UK Construction Aggregates Market
   1. Market Type & Forecast, 2019–2029
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Application
      3. By Transportation Mode
7. Italy Construction Aggregates Market
   1. Market Type & Forecast, 2019–2029
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Application
      3. By Transportation Mode
8. France Construction Aggregates Market
   1. Market Type & Forecast, 2019–2029
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Application
      3. By Transportation Mode
9. Spain Construction Aggregates Market
   1. Market Type & Forecast, 2019–2029
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Type
      2. By Application
      3. By Transportation Mode
10. The Netherlands Construction Aggregates Market
    1. Market Type & Forecast, 2019–2029
       1. By Value (USD Billion)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Type
       2. By Application
       3. By Transportation Mode
11. Rest of Europe Construction Aggregates Market
    1. Market Type & Forecast, 2019–2029
       1. By Value (USD Billion)
    2. Market Share & Forecast
       1. By Type
       2. By Application
       3. By Transportation Mode
12. Competitive Landscape
    1. List of Key Players and Their Offerings
    2. Europe Construction Aggregates Company Market Share Analysis, 2022
    3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
    4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships, etc.)
13. Impact of Covid-19 on Europe Construction Aggregates Market
14. Company Profile (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive Landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, SWOT Analysis)
    1. LSR Group
    2. ROGERS GROUP INC.
    3. Heidelberg Cement AG
    4. Adelaide Brighton Ltd
    5. Martin Marietta Materials Inc.
    6. CRH plc
    7. Cemex SAB de CV ADR
    8. CEPSA
    9. Vulcan Materials Company
    10. Other Prominent Players
15. Key Strategic Recommendations
16. Research Methodology
    1.    Qualitative Research
       1.  Primary & Secondary Research
    2.    Quantitative Research
    3.    Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
       1.  Secondary Research
       2.  Primary Research
    4.    Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region
    5.    Assumptions & Limitations

*Financial information of case of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.

**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable

          

 

List of Figures

 

Figure 1       Europe Construction Aggregates Segmentation

Figure 2       Europe Construction Aggregates Market Value Chain Analysis

Figure 3       Company Market Share Analysis, 2022

Figure 4       Europe Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2029

Figure 5       Europe Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 6       Europe Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 7       Europe Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Transportation Mode, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 8       Europe Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 9       Germany Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2029

Figure 10     Germany Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 11     Germany Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 12     Germany Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Transportation Mode, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 13     U.K. Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2029

Figure 14     U.K. Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 15     U.K. Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 16     U.K. Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Transportation Mode, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 17     Italy Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2029

Figure 18     Italy Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 19     Italy Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 20     Italy Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Transportation Mode, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 21     France Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2029

Figure 22     France Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 23     France Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 24     France Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Transportation Mode, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 25     Spain Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2029

Figure 26     Spain Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 27     Spain Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 28     Spain Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Transportation Mode, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 29     The Netherlands Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2029

Figure 30     The Netherlands Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 31     The Netherlands Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 32     The Netherlands Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Transportation Mode, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 33     Rest of Europe Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2029

Figure 34     Rest of Europe Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 35     Rest of Europe Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Figure 36     Rest of Europe Construction Aggregates Market Share, By Transportation Mode, By Value, 2019–2029

 

List of Tables

 

Table 1        Europe Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2029

Table 2        Europe Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 3        Europe Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 4        Europe Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Transportation Mode, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 5        Europe Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Country, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 6        Germany Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2029

Table 7        Germany Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 8        Germany Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 9        Germany Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Transportation Mode, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 10      U.K. Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2029

Table 11      U.K. Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 12      U.K. Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 13      U.K. Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Transportation Mode, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 14      Italy Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2029

Table 15      Italy Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 16      Italy Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 17      Italy Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Transportation Mode, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 18      France Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2029

Table 19      France Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 20      France Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 21      France Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Transportation Mode, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 22      Spain Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2029

Table 23      Spain Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 24      Spain Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 25      Spain Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Transportation Mode, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 26      The Netherlands Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2029

Table 27      The Netherlands Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 28      The Netherlands Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 29      The Netherlands Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Transportation Mode, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 30      Rest of Europe Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2029

Table 31      Rest of Europe Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Type, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 32      Rest of Europe Construction Aggregates Market Size, By Application, By Value, 2019–2029

Table 33      LSR Group Company Overview

Table 34      LSR Group Financial Overview

Table 35      ROGERS GROUP INC. Company Overview

Table 36      ROGERS GROUP INC. Financial Overview

Table 37      Heidelberg Cement AG Company Overview

Table 38      Heidelberg Cement AG Financial Overview

Table 39      Adelaide Brighton Ltd Company Overview

Table 40      Adelaide Brighton Ltd Financial Overview

Table 41      Martin Marietta Materials Inc. Company Overview

Table 42      Martin Marietta Materials Inc. Financial Overview

Table 43      CRH plc Company Overview

Table 44      CRH plc Financial Overview

Table 45      Cemex SAB de CV ADR Company Overview

Table 46      Cemex SAB de CV ADR Financial Overview

Table 47      CEPSA Company Overview

Table 48      CEPSA Financial Overview

Table 49      Vulcan Materials Company Overview

Table 50      Vulcan Materials Company Financial Overview