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Global Fiber Cement Board Market

Global Fiber Cement Board Market Size, Share, Competitive Landscape and Trend Analysis Report, by Type, by Application : Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031

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Author's: Chidanand Vijaykumar Bilagi | Eswara Prasad
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Fiber Cement Board Market Research - 2031

The global fiber cement board market size was valued at $9.7 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $15.3 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2022 to 2031. The surge in adoption of fiber cement boards in residential and commercial sectors, along with increasing urbanization and infrastructure development, is driving market growth. As cities expand and modernize, the demand for durable, fire-resistant, and low-maintenance construction materials rises. Fiber cement boards are preferred for their strength, longevity, and environmental benefits, making them an ideal choice for both residential and commercial buildings, further fueling their market expansion.

Global Fiber Cement Board Market Size,Share Report Analysis, 2031

Fiber cement board is environment friendly construction material made up of Portland cement, sand, and cellulose fiber. The fiber cement board market growth is driven by rise in use of fiber cement board in flooring, wall cladding, and pre-fabricated shelter. Fiber cement boards find use across pre-fabricated shelters and homes such as walls, floors, roofs, shelves, and windows & door frames is the key market trend. Fiber cement boards can be easily transported and require minimal labor use; thus, minimizing construction cost, which drives the demand of the global market.

Fiber cement boards are environment friendly and do not contain toxic elements as compared with mortar and bricks used in re-fabricated shelter construction. Mainly, gypsum boards were used in pre-fabricated shelters. However, gypsum boards tend to shrink and swell owing to change in climatic and weather conditions. Fiber cement boards are moisture resistance and weather resistance making them best choice over gypsum board in pre-fabricated shelter construction drives the overall demand of the global market. Use of fiber cement boards for exterior wall cladding application owing to its structural strength and moisture resistance is the key market trend. In addition, fiber cement board can also be used for boundary wall cladding application across residential and non-residential construction projects drives the demand of the global fiber cement board market Report.

Fiber cement board cladding adds aesthetic look to the building and also help to protect exterior building skin structure and interior products against wind and other climatic conditions. In addition, insulation capability of fiber cement board makes it viable to be used for wall cladding application that in turn minimizes structural deterioration and improves energy efficiency. All these factors have escalated the demand for fiber cement board in wall cladding application thereby augmenting the demand of the global market. Key-players in fiber cement boards offer diverse portfolio of products for wall cladding application thereby allowing consumers to choose appropriate design for wall cladding. For instance, handcrafted brick design fiber cement boards, designer fiber cement boards, natural wood color fiber cement boards, and others are few types of products available in the market for wall cladding application.

However, availability of substitute products such as vinyl sidings, wood sidings, and wood based composites is anticipated to hamper the market growth. In addition, fiber cement board siding have disadvantages such as periodic maintenance that in turn increases cost and fiber cement board siding tend to absorb moisture thereby increasing the risk of damage and rotting. All these factors are anticipated to hamper the market growth. 

Fiber cement boards are widely used in construction industry during high-speed work and drywall construction application, which is the key market trend. Drywall construction is gaining importance as it minimizes construction time and curing time associated with use of brick & mortar. In addition, drywall construction are used mainly across non-load bearing wall structures. Fiber cement boards are viable choice over gypsum for construction of drywalls drives the demand of the global fiber cement board market forecast.

Fiber cement is proven to offer thermal insulation and water resistance making it best choice for production of boards used in underlay application across fabricated roofing sector. In addition, fiber cement boards are compatible to be used with roof tiles and roofing shingles, thus making it viable choice to be used for roof tile underlay application. All these factors collectively drive the demand of the global market. In addition, fiber cement boards are crucial product across duct covering application. Use of fiber cement boards for duct covering application increases aesthetic look to the external facade of a building. These factors are anticipated to offer remunerative opportunities for the fiber cement board market growth during the forecast period.

The fiber cement board market is segmented on the basis of product type, application, and region. On the basis of product type, the market is categorized into high density fiber cement board, medium density fiber cement board, and low-density fiber cement board. On the basis of application, it is divided into furniture, flooring, wall cladding & panel, pre-fabricated shelters, and others. Region-wise, the market is studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.

The global fiber cement board market report profiles leading players that include Beijing Hocreboard Building Materials Co. Ltd., HIL Limited, Century Plyboards (India) Limited, Everest Industries Limited, Saint Gobain, Sahyadri Industries Limited (SIL), Toray Industries Inc., Visaka Industries, REXLER, and Sarex. The global fiber cement board industry report provides in-depth competitive analysis as well as profiles of these major players

Fiber Cement Board Market, By Geography

Global Fiber Cement Board Market by Region

The Asia-Pacific reflective tape market size is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period and accounted for 25% of fiber cement board market share. Rise in building & construction, commercial complexes, and other sectors, has enhanced the performance of the fiber cement boards in the Asia-Pacific region. Furthermore, the tourism sector in Thailand is witnessing a significant growth, which in turn has increased the renovation activities, wherein fiber cement board is widely used for flooring, cladding, and furniture applications. The use of fiber cement boards in sectors such as consumer, building and construction, pre-fabricated shelters, residential activities, hotels, offices, industrial, and others, is the major key market trend in the Asia-Pacific region. Furthermore, rapid development of building and construction infrastructure sector in countries such as China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and others, is further expected to aid the growth of the market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Fiber Cement Board Market, By Type

Global Fiber Cement Board Market by Type

In 2021, the medium density fiber cement board was the largest revenue generator, and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period. Medium density fiber cement boards have high strength, water & fire resistance, high sound absorption properties making them widely used across suspended ceiling application, wall partition, billboards, and desktop boards. Medium density fiber cement boards are used widely for exterior wall applications such as decoration panels and integrated façade panels is the key market trend. In addition, low medium density fiber cement boards are best choice for loft interlay application, outdoor furniture, and wall thermal insulation, which drives their demand for the global market.

Fiber Cement Board Market, By Application

Global Fiber Cement Board Market by Application

In 2021, the wall cladding and panels application was the largest revenue generator, and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period. Fiber cement boards that are intended to be used for wall cladding are manufactured in plank form and have a standard thickness of 8mm. Fiber cement boards can be used along with other wall cladding products such as steel, cement and wooden substrates. Fiber cement boards can be used for wall cladding application across different areas such as exterior walls, gates, lobby, and facades. Use of fiber cement boards for exterior wall cladding application owing to their structural strength and moisture resistance is the key market trend. In addition, they can also be used for boundary wall cladding application across residential and non-residential construction projects drives the demand of the global market. Fiber cement board cladding adds aesthetic look to the building and also helps to protect exterior building skin structure and interior products against wind and other climatic conditions.

Growth in Indian Real Estate Industry Overview

  • The growth of the Indian real estate industry is driving demand for fiber cement boards, as the construction of residential and commercial buildings rises. Fiber cement boards, known for their durability, fire resistance, and low maintenance, are increasingly used in modern construction projects. With rapid urbanization and infrastructure development across India, the need for high-quality building materials like fiber cement boards is expanding, contributing to the market's growth.
  • Real estate sector in India is expected to reach $ 1 trillion in market size by 2030, up from $ 200 billion in 2021 and contribute 13% to the country’s GDP by 2025. Retail, hospitality, and commercial real estate are also growing significantly, providing the much-needed infrastructure for India's growing needs. 
  • India’s real estate sector is expected to expand to $ 5.8 trillion by 2047, contributing 15.5% to the GDP from an existing share of 7.3%. In FY23, India’s residential property market witnessed with the value of home sales reaching an all-time high of $ 42 billion, marking a robust 48% year-on-year increase. The volume of sales also exhibited a strong growth trajectory, with a 36% rise to 379,095 units sold.
  • Indian real estate developers operating in the country’s major urban centers are poised to achieve a significant feat in 2023, with the completion of approximately 558,000 homes.
  • In 2021-22, the commercial space was expected to record increasing investments. For instance, in October 2021, Chintels Group announced to invest $ 53.47 million to build a new commercial project in Gurugram, covering a 9.28 lakh square feet area. The transactions of commercial real estate doubled and reached 1.5 million sq. ft. in Q1 of 2023.

Key Benefits For Stakeholders

  • This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the global fiber cement board market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing global market opportunities.
  • The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
  • Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
  • In-depth analysis of the global fiber cement board market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
  • Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
  • Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
  • The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global global fiber cement board market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.

Global Fiber Cement Board Market Report Highlights

Aspects Details
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Market Size By 2031

USD 15.3 billion

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Growth Rate

CAGR of 4.7%

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Forecast period

2021 - 2031

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Report Pages

270

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By Type
  • High density fiber cement board
  • Medium density fiber cement board
  • Low density fiber cement board
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By Application
  • Furniture
  • Flooring
  • Wall cladding and panels
  • Pre-fabricated shelters
  • Others
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By Region
  • North America  (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
  • Europe  (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Rest of Europe)
  • Asia-Pacific  (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)
  • LAMEA  (Brazil, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Rest of LAMEA)
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Key Market Players

Century Plyboards (India) Limited, Toray Industries Inc., HIL Limited, Beijing Hocreboard Building Materials Co. Ltd. (HBD), Saint Gobain, REXLER, Sahyadri Industries Limited (SIL), Visaka Industries, Sarex, Everest Industries Limited

Analyst Review

According to CXOs of leading companies, the global fiber cement board market is expected to exhibit high growth potential. Fiber cement board has useful characteristics such as fir & moisture resistance, lightweight, durability, and strength & flexibility, making it the best choice over brick and mortar during pre-fabricated shelter construction. Fiber cement boards find uses across pre-fabricated shelters and homes such as walls, floors, roofs, shelves, and windows & door frames is the key market trend. Fiber cement boards can be easily transported and require minimal labor use thus minimizing construction cost drives the demand of the global market. In addition, fiber cement boards are environment friendly and do not contain toxic elements as compared with mortar and bricks are used in re-fabricated shelter construction. Mainly, gypsum boards were used in pre-fabricated shelters. However, gypsum boards tend to shrink and swell owing to change in climatic and weather conditions. Fiber cement boards are moisture resistance and weather resistance making them best choice over gypsum board in pre-fabricated shelter construction drives the overall demand of the global market.

Fiber cement boards are widely used in the construction industry during high-speed work and drywall construction application is the key market trend. Drywall construction is gaining importance as it minimizes construction time and curing time associated with use of brick & mortar. In addition, drywall construction is used mainly across non-load bearing wall structures. Fiber cement boards are viable choice over gypsum for construction of drywalls drives the demand of the global market. Fiber cement is proven to offer thermal insulation and water resistance making it the best choice for production of boards used in underlay application across fabricated roofing sector

Author Name(s) : Chidanand Vijaykumar Bilagi | Eswara Prasad
Frequently Asked Questions?

Fiber cement boards are widely used in construction industry during high-speed work and drywall construction application, which is the key market trend. Drywall construction is gaining importance as it minimizes construction time and curing time associated with use of brick & mortar. In addition, drywall construction are used mainly across non-load bearing wall structures. Fiber cement boards are viable choice over gypsum for construction of drywalls. These are the upcoming trends of global fiber cement board market in the world

Wall claddings and panels is the leading application of global fiber cement board market

North America is the largest regional market for global fiber cement board

The global fiber cement board market was valued at $9.7 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $15.3 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2022 to 2031

Beijing Hocreboard Building Materials Co. Ltd., HIL Limited, Century Plyboards (India) Limited, Everest Industries Limited, and Saint Gobain are the top companies to hold the market share in global fiber cement board

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