PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1529803
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1529803
The North America ceramic tiles market size is expected to reach USD 11.88 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% over the forecast period. The growth is attributed to the ongoing exponential growth in the construction sector. The construction industry is witnessing rapid growth on account of rising public and private investments in infrastructure development activities. Thereby driving demand for construction materials, such as ceramic tiles, in North America over the coming years.
The growing population, along with a rise in per capita income in countries such as the U.S. and Mexico, is leading to rapid urbanization. As a result, it is expected to bolster residential and non-residential construction projects. For instance, in 2022, Canada's Federal Budget allocated approximately USD 1.5 billion to be spent over the next two years to build approximately 6,000 housing units in the country as an extension of its Rapid Housing Initiative. Such initiatives are expected to positively influence demand for ceramic tiles over the forecast period.
The ceramic tiles market in North America is a complex network of economic agents that includes supply relationship interlinks and overlaps with collaborative ones. In the integrated value chain of the market, the central position is occupied by the manufacturers who procure advanced technologies and raw materials for developing ceramic tiles.
The flow of materials, starting from their suppliers to ceramic tiles manufacturers, includes a network of economic agents that form an effective supply chain to create value for end customers. Each participant in the supply chain adds value to the network owing to collaborative relationships among raw material suppliers, technology providers, and tile manufacturers in an open, innovative environment. This enhances the competitiveness of individual companies in the ceramic tiles market in North America.
Wet clays, feldspar, alumina, silica, and sand are some of the most commonly used raw materials for manufacturing ceramic tiles. A major raw material used for manufacturing ceramic tiles is kaolin. Similar to any mining activity, kaolin mining also has an adverse impact on the ecosystem, mainly due to tailings and removal of topsoil. Improper management of mining activities can also have an adverse socio-economic impact. Therefore, addressing these issues is very important.
The capital investment required to establish a manufacturing unit and comply with environmental standards poses a high barrier to market entry. However, new product development and effective R&D are likely to provide an advantage to new entrants. The threat of new entrants is anticipated to remain moderate over the forecast period.