World Construction Aggregates

World demand for construction aggregates will rise 5.2 percent annually to 51.7 billion metric tons in 2019. Crushed stone, recycled concrete, fly ash, and slag will grow at twice the pace of sand and gravel. Hydraulic concrete will remain the largest application. Gains will be fastest in the Asia/Pacific market.This study analyzes the 40.2 billion metric ton world construction aggregate industry. It presents historical (2004, 2009 and 2014) and forecast (2019 and 2024) demand data by market (residential building construction, nonresidential building construction, nonbuilding construction), product (e.g., crushed stone, sand, gravel) and application (e.g., hydraulic concrete, road base and coverings, asphaltic concrete), for six world regions and 22 major countries. The study also presents total demand for an additional 15 countries.The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share, and profiles 30 industry players, including LafargeHolcim, HeidelbergCement, and CEMIX.