Fiber Cement Board Market

Fiber Cement Board Market: Introduction

• A fiber cement board, also referred to as a fiber cement siding, is made of cellulose fibers along with cement and sand. Fiber cement boards are durable and fiber-resistant construction material used as wall partition, false ceiling, external cladding, and lining material for residential and commercial buildings. The basic ingredients used in fiber cement boards are the same; however, the composition can vary for different manufacturers.

Key Drivers of the Global Fiber Cement Board Market

• Increase in preference for eco-friendly and durable building materials is anticipated to drive the demand for fiber cement boards across the globe. Fiber cement boards have been emerging as an efficient alternative to vinyl boards due to their eco-friendly properties and resistance to fire. Moreover, fiber cement provides complete protection from rotting and insects, unlike wood boards.
• Several architects recommend fiber cement boards over vinyl boards for easy handling and low maintenance. Rising popularity of fiber cement as a green building product is likely to boost the demand for fiber cement boards during the forecast period.
• The global construction industry is moving toward sustainable materials and focusing on the use of more flexible and durable building materials

Fiber Cement Boards Market: Key Segments

• The global fiber cement boards market can be segmented based on product, application, end user, distribution channel, and region. Based on product, the fiber cement board market can be segmented into shingle, sheet form, clapboards, and stucco or brick. Based on application, the market can be classified into indoor and outdoor. Based on end-user, the market can be segmented into residential and commercial. The commercial segment can be further categorized into hotels and restaurants, hospitals, corporate offices, and others. In terms of distribution channel, the market can be bifurcated into online and offline distribution channel. Key offline channels of fiber cement boards include company authorized distributors and specialty stores engaged in the sales and distribution of building materials.

North America Dominates Global Fiber Cement Board Market

• Based on geography, the global fiber cement board market can be classified into South America (SA), North America (NA), Europe (EU), Middle East & Africa (MEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC)
• Country-level bifurcation of the North America market includes the forecast and analysis for the U.S., Canada, and Rest of North America. Country-level analysis and forecast for the Europe market includes historical and forecast analysis for the fiber cement board market in the U.K., Germany, France, and Rest of Europe. Country-level analysis and forecast for the Asia Pacific market includes major countries in the region such as India, China, Japan, and Rest of Asia Pacific. Middle East & Africa country-level analysis and forecast for the fiber cement board market includes GCC countries, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa. The South America fiber cement board market is categorized into Brazil, and Rest of South America.
• Increasing investment in infrastructure development and residential construction is a key factor driving the fiber cement board market in North America. Furthermore, households in North America are increasingly preferring impact-resistant and easy-to-handle wall partitions.

Key Players Operating in Global Market

Key companies emphasize on the creation of inventive, reliable, and practical solutions through improved technology in order to cater to every specific need of customers and users around the world. Furthermore, companies are focused on product promotion at international and national trade fairs and exhibitions.

Some of the major companies identified in the global fiber cement board market are:

• Saint-Gobain Gyproc
• Vnext by Visaka
• CenturyPly
• Cembrit Holding A/S
• CLADME
• James Hardie Europe GmbH
• American Fiber Cement Corporation
• Trumark Group Ltd
• SHERA Public Company Limited
• Lato OJSC

Global Fiber Cement Board Market: Research Scope

Global Fiber Cement Board Market, by Product

• Shingle
• Sheet Form
• Clapboards
• Stucco or Brick

Global Fiber Cement Board Market, by Application

• Indoor
• Outdoor

Global Fiber Cement Board Market, by End-user

• Residential
• Commercial
  • Hotels and Restaurants
  • Hospitals
  • Corporate Offices
  • Others (Educational Institutes, Resorts, etc.)

Global Fiber Cement Board Market, by Distribution Channel

• Online
• Offline
  • Distributors
  • Specialty Stores

Global Fiber Cement Board Market, by Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Rest of North America
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Rest of South America

The report on the global fiber cement board market is a compilation of first-hand information, qualitative and quantitative assessment by industry analysts, and inputs from industry experts and industry participants across the value chain. The report provides in-depth analysis of parent market trends, macroeconomic indicators, and governing factors, along with market attractiveness as per segments. The report also maps the qualitative impact of various factors on market segments and regions.