Cement Board Market Report 2025

The cement board market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.15 billion in 2024 to $8.6 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing construction and infrastructure, preference for durable and fire-resistant materials, environmental concerns and sustainability, urbanization trends, regulatory standards and building codes.

The cement board market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.18 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for high-performance construction materials, focus on energy efficiency in buildings, innovation in architectural design, growth in residential construction, resilience to harsh weather conditions. Major trends in the forecast period include implementation of building codes and standards, advantages in moisture and mold resistance, market expansion in developing regions, prefabrication and modular construction trends, digitalization in manufacturing processes.

The anticipated growth in residential and commercial construction is poised to drive the expansion of the cement board market in the future. Residential construction pertains to the development of private dwelling spaces, while commercial construction involves designing and modeling properties for commercial purposes. Cement boards, when installed diagonally or laterally, serve to protect the building's foundation in both residential and commercial constructions. This surge in construction activities is leading to increased sales of cement boards. For example, as per the United States Census Bureau data from February 2023, the number of privately owned housing units saw a seasonally adjusted yearly increase of 13.8%, totaling 1,524,000 units, compared to January 2023. Consequently, the flourishing residential and commercial construction sectors are fueling the growth of the cement board market.

The rising demand for enhancing home aesthetics is expected to be a significant driver for the cement board market. Home aesthetic improvement involves the process of enhancing a home's appearance to make it more visually appealing and welcoming. Cement boards, being a versatile building material, find applications as siding to provide a modern and sleek appearance to houses and as durable, stylish backsplashes in kitchens or bathrooms. Notably, a May 2023 survey of 2,000 US homeowners by Slickdeals revealed that 69% of homeowners feel embarrassed about their home's aesthetics, and 78% have planned home improvement projects. Homeowners, on average, plan to spend $1753 on such improvement initiatives. Consequently, the growing demand for home aesthetic improvement is a driving force behind the cement board market's expansion.

An emerging trend in the cement board market is the popularity of innovative plants. Companies within the industry are investing in advanced plants to maintain their market positions. In April 2023, Knauf Group, a Germany-based construction materials provider specializing in sustainable gypsum drywall, inaugurated a cement board plant in Chile with an investment of US$17 million. The plant boasts an annual production capacity of 7 million square meters of cement boards, offering a lightweight, durable, water-resistant solution suitable for exterior applications. Notably, the product is fire-resistant and exhibits excellent soundproofing properties. This strategic move aligns with the trend of companies leveraging advanced plants to stay competitive in the cement board market.

Prominent companies within the cement board market are strategically emphasizing collaboration and partnerships as part of their business strategy to enhance service reliability for customers. A strategic partnership denotes a well-defined affiliation between two or more commercial entities, typically established through one or more business agreements or contracts. Notably, in March 2022, Geminite Cement Industries LLC, a UAE-based manufacturer specializing in quality building materials, entered into a partnership with Infor. This collaboration aimed to integrate CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise, facilitating Geminite Cement Industries' digital journey to enhance the efficiency of cement board delivery. The anticipated benefits include the automation and integration of diverse business processes, minimizing manual tasks, and optimizing operations throughout the entire plant. The adoption of this cloud-based solution eliminates the need for on-premises infrastructure and IT support, resulting in substantial cost savings.

In June 2022, Swisspearl Group, a Switzerland-based manufacturer renowned for fiber cement building materials, completed the acquisition of Cembrit for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move enables Swisspearl to broaden its international market presence and expand its production sites. Cembrit, a Denmark-based distributor and manufacturer specializing in fiber cement boards, becomes an integral part of Swisspearl Group through this acquisition.

Major companies operating in the cement board market include BetonWood SRL, Everest Industries Limited, Etex Group Ltd., Elementia Materiales SAB de CV, HIL Limited, GAF Materials Corporation, James Hardie Industries plc, Johns Manville Corp., Nichiha Corporation, Saint-Gobain SA, Atermit AS, LTM Group LLC, Lato OJSC, Soben Board International, Knauf Gips KG, Tepe Betopan AS, Mahaphant India Pvt.Ltd., Hume Cemboard Industries Sdn. Bhd., Visaka Industries Ltd., Allura USA, Swisspearl Group AG, Plycem USA Inc., Maxitile Ltd., American Fiber Cement Corporation, Copalcor Rolled Metals, Taisyou International Business Co. Ltd., SCG Building Materials Co. Ltd., TPI Polene Public Company Limited, Shandong Lutai Building Material Science and Technology Group Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the cement board market in 2024. The regions covered in the cement board market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the cement board market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Cement board, commonly referred to as backer board, is a thin layer of concrete material reinforced with fiberglass mesh on both sides. Its porous composition post-drying enables easy adhesion to grout and mortar. Cement boards are recognized for their heat and fire-resistant properties, serving to enhance wall surface strength and impact resistance.

The primary product types of cement board include fiber cement board (FCB), wood wool cement board (WWCB), wood strand cement board (WSCB), and cement-bonded particle board (CBPB). These boards find application in various areas such as flooring, exterior and partition walls, roofing, columns and beams, facades, weatherboard and cladding, as well as in acoustic and thermal insulation projects. Cement boards are utilized by residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional end users.

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The cement board market consists of sales of cement SIP (structural insulated panel) and ceramic cement boards. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

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