The market for fiber cement is projected to grow from USD 13.75 Billion in 2016 to USD 17.38 Billion by 2021, at an estimated CAGR of 4.80%. This growth is due to growing construction activities, globally. Stringent regulations against the use of asbestos cement also provides an opportunity to the market to grow further, especially in the emerging Asia-Pacific and Latin American regions.

The fiber cement market is segmented on the basis of material, application, end-use, and region. On the basis of material, Portland cement, which is the most widely used type of cement used for making concrete and mortar, held the largest market share.  It is a low-cost material and is readily available, which makes it one of the widely used materials for construction globally.

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Residential sector to gain maximum traction during the forecast period

The residential sector is projected to be the fastest-growing segment by 2021. Favorable and lenient lending policies initiated by governments across all regions are one of the major factors driving this sector. Durability and aesthetics of fiber cement for applications such as siding and roofing have made them a popular choice in the residential construction market.

Target audience

• Raw material suppliers and producers
• Regulatory bodies
• Fiber cement distributors/suppliers
• End users (builders, contractors)

The market is segmented into residential and non-residential sectors, based on end use. This is primarily due to favorable and lenient lending policies initiated by governments across all regions, which is driving the sales of residential construction projects.

On the basis of key regions, the market for fiber cement is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW). Asia-Pacific is projected to grow at the highest rate from 2016 to 2021, because the countries in this region are expected to achieve high growth in the construction sector, thus triggering a huge demand for fiber cement.

Investment and expansion were the major strategies adopted by most players in the market. Companies such as Etex Group NV (Belgium), James Hardie Industries PLC (Ireland), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), Compagnie de Saint Gobain SA (France), and Toray Industries Inc (Japan) were the key players who adopted this strategy to increase their geographic reach and product offerings, to increase the customer base, and to stay ahead of competitors. Companies aim to serve the market efficiently by investing in research & development activities and introducing new products to keep up with changing consumer needs.