Clay Blocks Market

Clay Blocks: Introduction

• Clay blocks are lightweight, green building products used in building long-lasting homes. Clay blocks stay cool in summer and warm in winter. They are cost-effective, eco-friendly, and consume low energy. Clay blocks high thermal insulating properties. Clay blocks are light in weight and energy efficient. They also have high compressive strength, thermal insulation, and sound insulation. Clay blocks have lifespan of more than 100 years and require limited maintenance. These blocks regulate the temperature and air humidity; and provide a pleasant indoor climate. This eliminates the need for air-conditioning systems.

Key Drivers of Global Clay Blocks Market

• The clay blocks market is expected to expand at a significant pace during the forecast period. Expansion of the building & construction sector is anticipated to drive the demand for clay blocks in the near future.
• Clay blocks are primarily used to build external walls. Clay blocks can be used in lintels, wall tiles, mortar, parge coat (thin coating of polymeric mortar), and variety of firings. These blocks allow on-site design changes. Clay block construction is considered a strong method of building houses. In this construction method, block walls initially are kept hollow, with steel reinforcing bars running through them at regular spacing.
• Clay blocks are a preferred choice in new construction and renovation activities. Clay blocks can be employed in internal and external walls.

Residential End-use Industry Segment to Dominate Global Market

• Based on end-use industry, the residential segment accounted for major share of the global clay blocks market in 2020. Rise in need of clay blocks in the residential sector and increase in renovation activities across the globe are propelling the demand for these blocks across the globe.
• Low maintenance cost and long shelf life are primary factors driving the clay blocks market. Economic development and rapid urbanization in emerging economies are anticipated to fuel the clay blocks market in the near future.
• Technological advancement and increase in product innovation are also estimated to propel the market. High investment in infrastructure development by various governments in emerging economies of Asia Pacific and Latin America is projected to drive the clay blocks market.

Availability of Substitutes to Hamper Global Market

• Several new eco-friendly substitutes of clay clocks such as fly-ash bricks, autoclaved aerated concrete blocks, and concrete blocks manufactured using 70%-75% of fly ash (a waste from coal-based thermal plants) have gained traction across the globe. This is likely to hamper the global clay blocks market.

COVID-19 Impact on Clay Blocks Market

• The COVID-19 pandemic has led to interruption of various manufacturing facilities, disruption of the supply chain, and reduced demand for products from the construction industry. Demand for clay blocks was low in several end-use industries in 2020.
• Demand for clay blocks has been declining owing to largely hampered building & construction sector, decline in manufacturing output, and delays in expansion projects across the globe owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, demand is anticipated to a rise in 2021 and 2022, owing to the recovery of the global economy and steady progress of various end-use sectors.

Asia Pacific to Hold Significant Share of Global Clay Blocks Market

• In terms of region, the global clay blocks market can be divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
• Asia Pacific dominated the global market for clay blocks in 2020. The market in the region is estimated to expand significantly during the forecast period, largely driven by increase in investments in the building & construction sector and growth in the industrial sector in developing countries such as China and India. Increase in construction and renovation activities, especially in China and India, is driving the clay blocks market in Asia Pacific.
• The clay blocks market in North America and Europe is estimated to expand at a significant pace during the forecast period, primarily due to the large-scale investment in renovation activities in these regions

Key Players Operating in Market

The global clay blocks market continues to remain fragmented among a large number of players. Companies are focusing on expanding their regional footprint. Key players operating in the global clay blocks market include:

• Wienerberger AG
• Fornaci Scanu SpA
• MRF Bricks
• Paul Bricks
• Boral Limited
• Florida Tile Indusrties
• Hanson Building Products UK
• Lanka Floortiles Plc
• Mahawk Industries
• Dal-Tile Corporation
• Monier Group GmbH
• Pacific Cost Building Products
• RHI AG
• TRL Krosaki Refractories Limited
• Vesuvius Group SA

Global Clay Blocks Market: Research Scope

Global Clay Blocks Market, by Product

• Non-load Bearing Blocks
• Load Bearing Blocks
• Grinded Blocks
• Special Thermal Insulated Blocks

Global Clay Blocks Market, by End-use Industry

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial

Global Clay Blocks Market, by Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia & CIS
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa