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再生混凝土骨材市場預測至2032年:按產品類型、供應來源、加工方法、應用、最終用戶和地區分類的全球分析

Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Product Type, Source, Processing Method, Application, End User, and By Geography

出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 200+ Pages | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

價格

根據 Stratistics MRC 的一項研究,全球再生骨材市場預計在 2025 年價值 52 億美元,預計到 2032 年將達到 107 億美元。

預計在預測期內,再生混凝土骨材市場將以10.9%的複合年成長率成長。再生混凝土骨材是指將拆除的混凝土加工成已調整的分級骨材,用於道路基層、路面、地基和新混凝土混合料。這包括破碎、分類、品管以及為建築和基礎設施計劃提供的物流服務。其優點包括減少對原生骨材的需求、減少送往掩埋的建築廢棄物、降低某些應用領域的材料成本,以及支持循環經濟和永續建築法規。

嚴格的環境法規

世界各國政府正在實施嚴格的環境政策以應對氣候變化,這直接推動了再生混凝土骨材(RCA)市場的發展。碳排放稅和永續建築方法等法規迫使建築公司採用RCA以減少其環境影響並避免處罰。這創造了穩定的政策主導需求,刺激了對回收設施的投資,並促進了RCA作為符合標準的主流建築材料的普及。因此,日益嚴格的法規是加速市場成長和機構採用的根本驅動力。

對品質和性能差異的擔憂

再生骨材的強度和成分會因其所用混凝土類型而異,這引發了人們對高規格計劃中耐久性和結構完整性的擔憂。這種差異性要求進行嚴格的測試,也使得工程師不願意在關鍵應用中指定使用再生混凝土骨材。在標準化、可靠的品管流程已廣泛建立和認可之前,其市場滲透可能僅限於非結構性應用。

致力於循環經濟

減少廢棄物和材料再利用已成為主要企業和政府永續性目標的重中之重。再生混凝土骨材(RCA)就是一個典型的循環材料,它可以將建築和拆除廢棄物轉化為寶貴的資源。這項特性使企業能夠強化其環保立場並實現永續性目標,開拓新的市場區隔領域,並促進建築價值鏈各環節的夥伴關係,從而最大限度地減少掩埋的使用和原生資源的消耗。

與新型骨材的競爭

礦產材料通常受益於現有的高效供應鏈和低廉的加工成本,因此成為對成本敏感型計劃的首選。此外,部分承包商對再生混凝土骨材(RCA)的長期性能缺乏了解和懷疑,可能導致他們繼續偏好更傳統的材料。這種經濟和傳統觀念的衝突威脅著市場佔有率,尤其是在環境法規薄弱、回收基礎設施不發達的地區。

新冠疫情的影響:

新冠疫情初期,建築業大面積停工、供應鏈受阻以及勞動力短缺,對再生混凝土骨材(RCA)市場造成了衝擊,導致建築廢棄物產生量和新建設需求雙雙大幅下降。然而,隨著經濟復甦,政府主導的基礎設施投資以及疫情後重建計畫中對永續重組的重新重視,開始推動市場復甦。這次危機也提高了人們對供應鏈韌性的認知,間接促進了本地再生材料作為原生骨材長期穩定替代方案的普及。

預計在預測期內,粗骨材再生混凝土骨材(cRCA)細分市場將佔據最大的市場佔有率。

由於其用途廣泛且在大型建設計劃中被大規模應用,粗再生骨材骨材(cRCA)預計將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率。在路基、土方工程和散裝填料應用中,它是天然礫石的可靠替代品。此外,與骨材相比,其易於加工且成本效益更高,使其成為回收商和承包商的首選。這種在基礎施工中的廣泛應用確保了其持續高需求,鞏固了其在銷售和收入方面最大的地位。

預計在預測期內,建築和拆除(C&D)廢棄物領域將呈現最高的複合年成長率。

預計在預測期內,建築和拆除(C&D)廢棄物領域將實現最高成長率,這主要得益於監管機構日益加大力度將混凝土廢料從垃圾掩埋場掩埋,以及回收利用業務經濟效益的提升。城市改造和拆除計劃的增加也提高了再生骨材(RCA)的原料供應。此外,分類和加工技術的進步使得將複雜的C&D廢棄物轉化為高品質的再生骨材變得更加容易和盈利,從而將曾經的負擔轉變為寶貴的資產,並推動了該領域的快速擴張。

佔比最大的地區:

由於歐洲地區擁有完善的法規結構,包括歐盟的《基本廢棄物指令》(該指令為建築廢棄物回收設定了雄心勃勃的目標),預計該地區將在預測期內佔據最大的市場佔有率。嚴格的掩埋稅和根深蒂固的永續性意識正鼓勵建築商採用再生材料。此外,成熟的回收基礎設施和政府對綠建築認證的大力支持,也推動了對再生混凝土骨材(RCA)的強勁穩定需求。

複合年成長率最高的地區:

預計亞太地區在預測期內將實現最高的複合年成長率,這主要得益於快速的都市化和對新基礎設施的大規模投資,尤其是在中國、印度和東南亞國家。這場建設熱潮產生了大量的建築廢棄物,促使各國政府實施回收政策,以因應城市污染和資源短缺問題。此外,開發中國家增強的環保意識和對經濟建築材料的需求,也為再生混凝土骨材(RCA)市場的快速擴張創造了有利條件。

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目錄

第1章執行摘要

第2章 前言

  • 概述
  • 相關利益者
  • 調查範圍
  • 調查方法
    • 資料探勘
    • 數據分析
    • 數據檢驗
    • 研究途徑
  • 研究材料
    • 原始研究資料
    • 次級研究資訊來源
    • 先決條件

第3章 市場趨勢分析

  • 介紹
  • 促進要素
  • 抑制因素
  • 機會
  • 威脅
  • 產品分析
  • 應用分析
  • 終端用戶分析
  • 新興市場
  • 新冠疫情的影響

第4章 波特五力分析

  • 供應商的議價能力
  • 買方的議價能力
  • 替代品的威脅
  • 新進入者的威脅
  • 競爭對手之間的競爭

5. 全球再生混凝土骨材市場(依產品類型分類)

  • 介紹
  • 粗骨材再生骨材(cRCA)
  • 細再生混凝土骨材(fRCA)
  • 原/碎骨骨材

6. 全球再生混凝土骨材市場(依來源分類)

  • 介紹
  • 建築廢棄物
  • 再生瀝青路面(RAP)
  • 按行業產品

7. 全球再生混凝土骨材市場依加工方法分類

  • 介紹
  • 機械破碎
  • 行動/可攜式破碎系統
  • 固定式破碎設備
  • 先進分離技術

8. 全球再生混凝土骨材市場(依應用領域分類)

  • 介紹
  • 道路和人行道
  • 混凝土製造
  • 散裝填料和路堤
  • 排水和景觀美化
  • 河岸保護和侵蝕防治
  • 橋樑和基礎設施

9. 全球再生混凝土骨材市場(依最終用戶分類)

  • 介紹
  • 基礎設施建設
  • 住宅
  • 商業建築
  • 工業建築

第10章 全球再生混凝土骨材市場(按地區分類)

  • 介紹
  • 北美洲
    • 美國
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 歐洲
    • 德國
    • 英國
    • 義大利
    • 法國
    • 西班牙
    • 其他歐洲
  • 亞太地區
    • 日本
    • 中國
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 紐西蘭
    • 韓國
    • 亞太其他地區
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 南美洲其他地區
  • 中東和非洲
    • 沙烏地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公國
    • 卡達
    • 南非
    • 其他中東和非洲地區

第11章 重大進展

  • 協議、夥伴關係、合作和合資企業
  • 收購與併購
  • 新產品上市
  • 業務拓展
  • 其他關鍵策略

第12章 企業概況

  • Heidelberg Materials AG
  • Holcim Ltd
  • CRH plc
  • CEMEX SAB de CV
  • Vulcan Materials Company
  • Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
  • Boral Limited
  • REMEX GmbH
  • FCC Environment
  • SUEZ SA
  • Veolia Environnement SA
  • Vicat SA
  • Vinci SA
  • Arcosa Inc.
  • Rogers Group, Inc.
Product Code: SMRC32623

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market is accounted for $5.2 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $10.7 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 10.9% during the forecast period. The recycled concrete aggregate covers processing of demolished concrete into graded aggregates used in road bases, pavements, foundations, and new concrete mixes. It includes crushing, screening, quality control, and logistics services for construction and infrastructure projects. Benefits include reduced need for virgin aggregates, lower construction waste sent to landfills, lower material costs in some applications, and support for circular economy and sustainable construction regulations.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Stringent Environmental Regulations

Governments worldwide are implementing stringent environmental policies to combat climate change, directly fueling the recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) market. Regulations such as carbon taxation and mandates for sustainable construction practices compel construction firms to adopt RCA to reduce their environmental footprint and avoid financial penalties. This creates a consistent, policy-driven demand, encouraging investment in recycling facilities and promoting RCA as a compliant, mainstream construction material. Consequently, the regulatory push is a fundamental force accelerating market growth and institutional adoption.

Restraint:

Variable Quality and Performance Concerns

The strength and composition of recycled aggregate can vary based on the source concrete, leading to concerns about its durability and structural integrity in high-specification projects. This variability necessitates rigorous testing and can deter engineers from specifying RCA for critical applications, limiting its market penetration to non-structural uses until standardized, reliable quality control processes are more widely established and trusted.

Opportunity:

Circular Economy Initiatives

Major corporate and governmental sustainability goals now prioritize waste reduction and material reuse. RCA is a quintessential circular material, transforming construction and demolition waste into a valuable resource. This alignment allows companies to enhance their green credentials and meet sustainability targets, opening new market segments and fostering partnerships across the construction value chain dedicated to minimizing landfill use and primary resource consumption.

Threat:

Competition from Virgin Aggregates

Mined materials often benefit from existing, efficient supply chains and lower processing costs, making them a default choice for many cost-sensitive projects. Furthermore, a lingering lack of awareness or skepticism about RCA's long-term performance among some contractors can sustain a preference for traditional materials. This economic and habitual competition threatens market share, particularly in regions where environmental regulations are less stringent or where recycling infrastructure is underdeveloped.

Covid-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic initially disrupted the RCA market through widespread construction halts, supply chain bottlenecks, and labor shortages, causing a sharp decline in both C&D waste generation and demand for new construction materials. However, as economies recovered, government-stimulated infrastructure investments and a renewed focus on sustainable rebuilding in post-pandemic packages began to drive market recovery. The crisis also heightened awareness of supply chain resilience, indirectly bolstering the case for local, recycled materials as a stable alternative to virgin aggregates in the long term.

The coarse recycled concrete aggregate (cRCA) segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The coarse recycled concrete aggregate (cRCA) segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, attributed to its versatility and high-volume application in major construction projects. In road base and sub-base layers, earthworks, and bulk fill, it serves as a reliable substitute for natural gravel. Furthermore, its processing is more straightforward and cost-effective compared to fine aggregates, making it the first choice for recyclers and contractors alike. This widespread applicability in foundational work ensures a consistent, high demand, securing its position as the market's largest segment by volume and revenue.

The construction and demolition (C&D) waste segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the construction and demolition (C&D) waste segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate due to increasing regulatory pressure to divert concrete debris from landfills and the rising economic viability of recycling operations. As urban renewal and demolition projects increase, so does the supply of raw material for RCA. Moreover, advancements in sorting and processing technologies are making it easier and more profitable to convert complex C&D waste streams into high-quality recycled aggregates, turning a former liability into a valuable asset and driving rapid segment expansion.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the Europe region is expected to hold the largest market share due to its advanced regulatory framework, including the European Union's Waste Framework Directive, which sets high targets for C&D waste recovery. Strict landfill taxes and a deeply ingrained culture of sustainability push contractors to adopt recycled materials. Additionally, the presence of mature recycling infrastructure and strong government support for green building certifications creates a robust, consistent demand for RCA.

Region with highest CAGR:

During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, driven by rapid urbanization and massive investments in new infrastructure, particularly in China, India, and Southeast Asian nations. This construction boom generates enormous volumes of C&D waste, prompting governments to implement recycling mandates to manage urban pollution and resource scarcity. Moreover, growing environmental awareness and the need for cost-effective construction materials in developing economies are creating fertile ground for the RCA market to expand at an accelerated pace.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market include Heidelberg Materials AG, Holcim Ltd, CRH plc, CEMEX SAB de CV, Vulcan Materials Company, Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., Boral Limited, REMEX GmbH, FCC Environment, SUEZ SA, Veolia Environnement S.A., Vicat SA, Vinci SA, Arcosa Inc., and Rogers Group, Inc.

Key Developments:

In June 2025, Heidelberg Materials AG acquired assets of Concrete Crushers Inc. (CCI) in Calgary, Alberta, including a recycled aggregate yard and contract crushing business, are expanding its recycled concrete aggregate operations.

In July 2024, Heidelberg Materials AG inaugurated a "first-of-its-kind" recycling plant near Katowice, Poland, for selective separation of demolition concrete using their proprietary "ReConcrete" process to recover high-quality aggregated materials & recycled concrete paste (RCP), aiming for circularity.

Product Types Covered:

  • Coarse Recycled Concrete Aggregate (cRCA)
  • Fine Recycled Concrete Aggregate (fRCA)
  • Unprocessed/Crushed Aggregate

Sources Covered:

  • Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste
  • Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP)
  • Industrial By-products

Processing Methods Covered:

  • Mechanical Crushing
  • Mobile/Portable Crushing Systems
  • Stationary Crushing Plants
  • Advanced Separation Technologies

Applications Covered:

  • Roadway & Pavement
  • Concrete Manufacturing
  • Bulk Fills & Embankments
  • Drainage & Landscaping
  • Riverbank Protection/Erosion Control
  • Bridges & Infrastructure

End Users Covered:

  • Infrastructure Construction
  • Residential Construction
  • Commercial Construction
  • Industrial Construction

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
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    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Product Analysis
  • 3.7 Application Analysis
  • 3.8 End User Analysis
  • 3.9 Emerging Markets
  • 3.10 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market, By Product Type

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Coarse Recycled Concrete Aggregate (cRCA)
  • 5.3 Fine Recycled Concrete Aggregate (fRCA)
  • 5.4 Unprocessed/Crushed Aggregate

6 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market, By Source

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste
  • 6.3 Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP)
  • 6.4 Industrial By-products

7 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market, By Processing Method

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Mechanical Crushing
  • 7.3 Mobile/Portable Crushing Systems
  • 7.4 Stationary Crushing Plants
  • 7.5 Advanced Separation Technologies

8 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market, By Application

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Roadway & Pavement
  • 8.3 Concrete Manufacturing
  • 8.4 Bulk Fills & Embankments
  • 8.5 Drainage & Landscaping
  • 8.6 Riverbank Protection/Erosion Control
  • 8.7 Bridges & Infrastructure

9 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market, By End User

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 Infrastructure Construction
  • 9.3 Residential Construction
  • 9.4 Commercial Construction
  • 9.5 Industrial Construction

10 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market, By Geography

  • 10.1 Introduction
  • 10.2 North America
    • 10.2.1 US
    • 10.2.2 Canada
    • 10.2.3 Mexico
  • 10.3 Europe
    • 10.3.1 Germany
    • 10.3.2 UK
    • 10.3.3 Italy
    • 10.3.4 France
    • 10.3.5 Spain
    • 10.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 10.4 Asia Pacific
    • 10.4.1 Japan
    • 10.4.2 China
    • 10.4.3 India
    • 10.4.4 Australia
    • 10.4.5 New Zealand
    • 10.4.6 South Korea
    • 10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 10.5 South America
    • 10.5.1 Argentina
    • 10.5.2 Brazil
    • 10.5.3 Chile
    • 10.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 10.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 10.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 10.6.2 UAE
    • 10.6.3 Qatar
    • 10.6.4 South Africa
    • 10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

11 Key Developments

  • 11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 11.3 New Product Launch
  • 11.4 Expansions
  • 11.5 Other Key Strategies

12 Company Profiling

  • 12.1 Heidelberg Materials AG
  • 12.2 Holcim Ltd
  • 12.3 CRH plc
  • 12.4 CEMEX SAB de CV
  • 12.5 Vulcan Materials Company
  • 12.6 Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
  • 12.7 Boral Limited
  • 12.8 REMEX GmbH
  • 12.9 FCC Environment
  • 12.10 SUEZ SA
  • 12.11 Veolia Environnement S.A.
  • 12.12 Vicat SA
  • 12.13 Vinci SA
  • 12.14 Arcosa Inc.
  • 12.15 Rogers Group, Inc.

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Product Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Coarse Recycled Concrete Aggregate (cRCA) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Fine Recycled Concrete Aggregate (fRCA) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Unprocessed/Crushed Aggregate (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Source (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Industrial By-products (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Processing Method (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Mechanical Crushing (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Mobile/Portable Crushing Systems (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Stationary Crushing Plants (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Advanced Separation Technologies (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Application (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Roadway & Pavement (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Concrete Manufacturing (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Bulk Fills & Embankments (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Drainage & Landscaping (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Riverbank Protection/Erosion Control (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Bridges & Infrastructure (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Infrastructure Construction (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Residential Construction (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Commercial Construction (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 26 Global Recycled Concrete Aggregate Market Outlook, By Industrial Construction (2024-2032) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.