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Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 22, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20774477

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Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses low carbon construction materials market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for low carbon construction materials ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The low carbon construction materials market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Material: Plastic; Metal; Mass Timber; Green Concrete; Green Tiles; Low-Carbon Bricks; Other Materials

2) By Application: Residential; Commercial; Industrial; Other Applications

3) By End-User: Repair And Maintenance Activities; New Construction Activities

Subsegments:

1) By Plastic: Recycled Plastic Materials; Biodegradable Plastics; Composite Plastics

2) By Metal: Recycled Steel; Aluminum Alloys; Low-Carbon Steel

3) By Mass Timber: Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT); Glulam (Glued Laminated Timber); Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)

4) By Green Concrete: High-Performance Concrete; Fly Ash Concrete; Geopolymer Concrete; Recycled Aggregate Concrete

5) By Green Tiles: Recycled Ceramic Tiles; Sustainable Porcelain Tiles; Green Roof Tiles

6) By Low-Carbon Bricks: Fly Ash Bricks; Compressed Earth Blocks (CEBs); Recycled Clay Bricks

7) By Other Materials: Hempcrete; Bamboo; Rammed Earth; Cork

Companies Mentioned: 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

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 3-5 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy
4.1.2 Industry 4.0 & Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.3 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.1.4 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.1.5 Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Smart Mobility
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Increasing Adoption Of Carbon-Neutral Building Materials
4.2.2 Growth In Recycled And Renewable Construction Inputs
4.2.3 Rising Demand For High-Performance Low-Carbon Concrete
4.2.4 Expansion Of Sustainable Structural Design Practices
4.2.5 Increasing Use Of Innovative Carbon-Capture Construction Technologies
5. Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Construction Developers
5.2 Green Building Contractors
5.3 Infrastructure Companies
5.4 Residential Builders
5.5 Commercial Property Developers
6. Low Carbon Construction Materials Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Plastic, Metal, Mass Timber, Green Concrete, Green Tiles, Low-Carbon Bricks, Other Materials
9.2. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Other Applications
9.3. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Repair And Maintenance Activities, New Construction Activities
9.4. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Plastic, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Recycled Plastic Materials, Biodegradable Plastics, Composite Plastics
9.5. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Metal, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Recycled Steel, Aluminum Alloys, Low-Carbon Steel
9.6. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Mass Timber, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), Glulam (Glued Laminated Timber), Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)
9.7. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Green Concrete, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
High-Performance Concrete, Fly Ash Concrete, Geopolymer Concrete, Recycled Aggregate Concrete
9.8. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Green Tiles, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Recycled Ceramic Tiles, Sustainable Porcelain Tiles, Green Roof Tiles
9.9. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Low-Carbon Bricks, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Fly Ash Bricks, Compressed Earth Blocks (CEBs), Recycled Clay Bricks
9.10. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Materials, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Hempcrete, Bamboo, Rammed Earth, Cork
10. Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
12.1. China Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
13.1. India Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
14.1. Japan Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
15.1. Australia Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
16.1. Indonesia Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
17.1. South Korea Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
18.1. Taiwan Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
19.1. South East Asia Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
20.1. Western Europe Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
21.1. UK Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
22.1. Germany Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
23.1. France Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
24.1. Italy Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
25.1. Spain Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
27.1. Russia Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
28.1. North America Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
29.1. USA Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
30.1. Canada Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
31.1. South America Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
32.1. Brazil Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
33.1. Middle East Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
34.1. Africa Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Low Carbon Construction Materials Market, Segmentation By Material, Segmentation By Application, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Low Carbon Construction Materials Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. ArcelorMittal S.A. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. POSCO Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Nippon Steel Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Rio Tinto Group Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Nucor Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
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.
38. Global Low Carbon Construction Materials Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Low Carbon Construction Materials Market
40. Low Carbon Construction Materials Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Low Carbon Construction Materials Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Low Carbon Construction Materials Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Low Carbon Construction Materials Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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