Roofing Tile Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

Roofing tile market size is forecast to reach $38.6 billion by 2026, after growing at a CAGR of 5.4% during 2021-2026. Roofing tiles such as terracotta roof tiles, pantile roof tiles, and slate roof tiles play an important role in terms of thermal insulation as they help reduce energy consumption significantly. Insulation given by roofing tiles decreases the heat transfer coefficient of the roof, thus reducing the consumption of energy. Globally, the flourishing commercial and residential sector is the prime growth driver of the roofing tile market. In addition, the government initiatives such as “Housing for All” and “One Belt, One Road” are flourishing the residential and commercial building sector, which is anticipated to play a key role in driving the roofing tile industry during the forecast period.

Numerous building and construction activities in various regions have halted their operations, owing to the coronavirus pandemic. Either no new orders are taken or existing production order could not be completed due to pandemic outbreak, adversely effecting the roofing tile market growth. There has been a temporary suspension of building and construction activities in various regions. For instance, the construction output in Great Britain fell by a record 35.0% in Quarter 2 (Apr to June) 2020 compared with Quarter 1 (Jan to Mar) 2020. This value decline was due to the Corona Virus pandemic. With the decrease in building and construction operation, the demand for roofing tile has significantly fallen, which is having a major impact on the roofing tile market growth.

The report: “Roofing Tile Market – Forecast (2021-2026)”, by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the roofing tile Industry.

By Material Type: Clay Tiles, Concrete Tiles, and Others

By Construction Type: New Construction and Maintenance & Renovation

By End-Use Industry: Residential Construction (Private Dwellings, Apartments, Consortium, and Others), Commercial Construction (Hospitals, Airports, Schools, Hotels, Shopping Malls, Retails, Banks, and Others), Industrial Construction (Oil Refineries, Manufacturing Plants, Chemical Processing Plants, and Others), and Others

By Geography: North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (U.K, Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Russia, Belgium, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, Indonesia, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Rest of APAC), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Rest of South America), Rest of the World (Middle East, and Africa)

The concrete tiles segment held the largest share in the roofing tile market in 2020. An undeniably strong substance is cement-based concrete. Although it is widely used for commercial purposes to withstand wear and tear better than ceramic and hardwoods, concrete tiles are endlessly versatile from a design point of view and have found their place in residential homes in recent years. Cement-based flooring is more durable than hardwoods, and it also outlasts ceramic tiles, making it a perfect solution not only for corporations and public spaces with heavy traffic but also as a material used in the building or renovation of homes. All these extensive characteristics of concrete tiles are the key factors anticipated to boost the demand for roofing tiles during the forecast period.

The new construction segment held the largest share in the roofing tile market in 2020 and is growing at a CAGR of 5.9% during 2021-2026, owing to increasing new construction activities when compared to repair/rehabilitation activities in various regions. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in Quarter 4 (Oct to Dec) 2019, construction production grew by 0.5% compared to Quarter 3 (July to Sept) 2019 in Great Britain; this was guided by a 0.8% rise in new jobs, which offset a 0.1 percent decrease in repair and maintenance growth. In repair and maintenance, the 0.1 percent decline in Quarter 4 2019 was led by a 2.9% drop in repair and maintenance of private housing; also, repair and maintenance of non-housing and public housing increased 1.6% and 0.9%, respectively. Thus, roofing tiles are used during new construction applications such as in the kitchen, living room, foyer, dining room, bathroom, and laundry room, and more, which is the major driving factor for the roofing tiles market during the forecast period.

The residential segment held the largest share in the roofing tile market in 2020 and is growing at a CAGR of 5.8% during 2021-2026, owing to increasing usage of roofing tiles such as terracotta roof tiles, pantile roof tiles, and slate roof tile in the residential industry. As compared to an asphalt shingle roof, the use of roofing tiles for residential applications will minimize the overall heat transfer into the attic room. For different types of dwellings, roofing tiles are affordable, including single-family homes, town-homes, condominiums, and apartment buildings. Because of their long lifetime, the installation of roofing tiles in residential applications are one of the most cost-effective decisions. Despite the higher demand, there is still a considerable under-supply to satisfy the demand for housing worldwide, providing a major opportunity for investors and developers to adopt alternative construction methods and new collaborations to advance growth. Working in full compliance with all applicable design codes and regulations, the companies servicing roofing tiles provide customers with comprehensive housing models, which is the major factor driving the demand for roofing tiles in the residential sector during the forecast period.

Asia-Pacific region held the largest share in the roofing tile market in 2020 up to 42%, owing to the increasing demand for roofing tiles such as terracotta roof tiles, pantile roof tiles, and slate roof tile from the residential construction industry in the region. In countries such as India and Singapore, the building and construction industry is flourishing due to economic reforms, infrastructural growth, and growing individual per capita income. The growth of the population is leading to a need for more residential and commercial sectors. The government has launched initiatives in India, such as '100 smart cities' and 'Housing for All by 2022,' which are projected over the forecast period to drive the Indian residential construction market. According to the International Trade Administration (ITA), China is the world’s largest construction market, and the Chinese construction industry is forecast to grow at an annual average of 5% in real terms between 2019 and 2023. Thus, with the expanding residential construction industry, the demand for roofing tiles will also subsequently increase, which is anticipated to drive the roofing tile market in the APAC region during the forecast period.

Due to its features and properties, such as longevity, durability, fire resistance, wind resistance, and low long-term cost, roof tiles are favoured in residential construction. For example, in June 2020, the Government of Canada launched a USD 30 million rebate program that will help homeowners save large sums of money on building and renovation projects. Also, the European Construction 2020 Action Plan is stimulating favourable investment conditions in the region. Moreover, the Government-wide Circular Economy Initiative, which aims to establish a circular economy in the Netherlands by 2050, is boosting the country's construction industry. Such investments by the governments are driving the construction sector in various regions. Thus, the expanding building and construction sector acts as a driver for market growth during the forecast period.

China is also looking to migrate from large-scale infrastructure projects to projects that are more locally focused. In line with the 13th Five-Year Plan (FYP), projects such as water supply and treatment plants, road upgrades, urban metro systems, and public parks are aimed at reducing road traffic and pollution, redeveloping dilapidated housing, and encouraging the development of small and medium-sized towns. Japan's Kansai International Airport is preparing to spend around 100 billion yen ($911 million) by 2025 to upgrade the larger terminal, hoping to improve capacity for foreign flights at the country's No.2 hub. Also, the Indian government has aimed at making air travel affordable, improving regional connectivity, and developing regional airports. In February 2020, the Union Budget presented has proposed creating 100 new airports by 2024 to help growing air traffic under Centre's Udan scheme. Thus, it is anticipated that with the flourishing commercial construction industry, there will be an upsurge in the demand for roofing, which will subsequently drive the roofing tile market growth.

The long-term cost of roofing tiles such as terracotta roof tiles, pantile roof tiles, and slate roof tile is minimal, but they have high upfront costs. In addition, roofing system construction costs are also high. As durable and weather-resistant as tiles are, as a consequence of impact damage, they can still crack or break. Also, roofing tile installation requires skilled labour, which entails high wages. Besides, it can cost twice as much as asphalt shingles for clay or concrete roof tiles. During the forecast period, these factors are expected to impede the growth of the roofing tile market.

Technology launches, acquisitions, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the roofing tile market. Major players in the roofing tile market are Boral Limited, Crown Roof Tiles, Dachziegelwerke, Eagle Roofing, Ecostar LLC, Ludowici Roof Tile, Marley Ltd, MCA Clay Roof Tile, Shital Potteries, and Terreal Malaysia Sdn bhd.