Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Report 2026

The low carbon construction materials market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $281.84 billion in 2025 to $306.52 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing use of alternative low-carbon materials, rising adoption of recycled construction inputs, early development of green concrete technologies, expansion of sustainable building certifications, growth in environmentally conscious construction practices.

The low carbon construction materials market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $429.02 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for carbon-neutral construction, increased investment in green infrastructure, rising use of advanced eco-friendly composites, expansion of low-emission building standards, development of innovative carbon-capture materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of carbon-neutral building materials, growth in recycled and renewable construction inputs, rising demand for high-performance low-carbon concrete, expansion of sustainable structural design practices, increasing use of innovative carbon-capture construction technologies.

The rising demand for new homes is expected to drive the growth of the low-carbon construction materials market going forward. The demand for new homes is fueled by population growth, increasing urbanization, and the desire for modern amenities and personalized living environments. Low-carbon construction materials are essential in new home development to lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduce environmental impact, and promote sustainable building practices. For example, in July 2023, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, an Australian government agency, the number of dwellings under construction in the March quarter of 2023 increased to 240,813, up from 240,065 in 2022. Of these, new houses totaled 103,778 in 2023, compared to 101,240 the year before. Therefore, the rising demand for new homes is fueling the growth of the low-carbon construction materials market.

Leading companies in the low-carbon construction materials market are focusing on developing technologically advanced products, such as energy-efficient glass, to reduce environmental impact while ensuring high performance. Energy-efficient glass is designed to minimize heat loss or gain, enhance thermal insulation, and improve energy conservation in buildings. For example, in June 2023, Saint-Gobain India, a construction company based in India, introduced low-carbon glass. This new glass substrate from Saint Gobain Glass India is engineered to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 40% compared to their existing products. Despite its lower carbon footprint, it upholds the same high technical, quality, and aesthetic standards as traditional glass. This new product, soon to be added to their energy-efficient glass portfolio, is expected to significantly reduce embodied carbon in buildings and enhance operational energy efficiency.

In August 2023, Aggregate Industries, a UK-based building materials company, acquired OCL Regeneration for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to bolster Aggregate's asphalt and surfacing operations, improving its position in the UK highways market and aligning with the company’s sustainability goals. OCL Regeneration specializes in recycling materials from highway maintenance and construction to produce low-carbon products that support the circular economy. Based in the UK, OCL Regeneration focuses on converting waste from road maintenance into low-carbon materials for highway projects.

Major companies operating in the low carbon construction materials market are ArcelorMittal S.A., POSCO, Nippon Steel Corporation, Rio Tinto Group, Nucor Corporation, Holcim Limited, Tata Steel Limited, Hesteel Group Company Limited, Steel Dynamics Inc., China Hongqiao Group Limited, Norsk Hydro ASA, CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., Vedanta Limited, Gerdau S/A, EN+ Group plc, Stora Enso Oyj, Commercial Metals Company, LIBERTY Steel Group, CelsaGroup, Kenoteq Ltd., CarbonCure Technologies Inc., Roca Tile USA, Mercer Mass Timber LLC, Plantd Inc., CarbiCrete.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are influencing the low carbon construction materials market by increasing costs for imported cement substitutes, recycled metals, engineered timber, and specialty green construction components. Regions relying heavily on imported sustainable materialsespecially Europe and Asia-Pacificexperience heightened procurement expenses. However, tariffs encourage domestic production of eco-friendly materials, supporting regional innovation and strengthening low-carbon supply chains.

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Low-carbon construction materials are building materials designed to reduce the carbon footprint associated with their production, use, and disposal. These materials aim to reduce construction projects' overall carbon footprint by using fewer natural resources, incorporating recycled or renewable materials, improving energy efficiency, or utilizing innovative technologies that capture or offset carbon emissions.

The main materials of low carbon construction materials are plastic, metal, mass timber, green concrete, green tiles, low-carbon bricks, and others. Plastic in low-carbon construction refers to materials that are either bio-based or recycled, minimizing environmental impact. It is applied for residential, commercial, industrial, and others and is used by various end-users, including repair and maintenance activities and new construction activities.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the low carbon construction material market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the low carbon construction materials market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the low carbon construction materials market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The low carbon construction materials market consists of sales of low-carbon concrete, engineered wood products, insulation materials, sustainable roofing materials and recycled glass tiles. 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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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