Polymeric Sand Market size was over USD 115.85 billion in 2024 and is poised to exceed USD 279.8 billion by the end of 2037, growing at over 7.1% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of polymeric sand is evaluated at USD 122.43 billion. The growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing adoption rate of polymeric sand for varied purposes across the construction industry. Thus, the recent expansion in the construction industry is anticipated to drive the market growth during the forecast period. As per recent statistics, the total spending in the U.S. construction sector was totaled to be around USD 2 trillion in 2020. Further, the U.S. construction industry accounted approximately 4% of the total GDP in 2021.
Global polymeric sand market trends such as increasing demand for the construction of buildings, backed by the rapid growth in urbanization and an escalating workforce triggering the growth of the construction sector, are projected to fuel the polymeric sand market’s growth during the forecast period. As per 2021, there were almost 10 million construction workers in the United States, approximately 8% of the total working population. The primary use of polymeric sand is filling the gaps in pavers made up of concrete, stone, and rock. The increased demand for the construction of footpath, cycle spaces, walking areas is a prominent factor that is expected to bolster growth in the global polymeric sand market.
Growth Drivers
Challenges
Base Year |
2024 |
Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
CAGR |
7.1% |
Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 115.85 billion |
Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 279.8 billion |
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End-user (Industrial, Residential, Commercial, Municipal)
The global polymeric sand market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by end-use into industrial, residential, commercial, and municipal. Out of these types of segments, the residential segment is estimated to gain the largest market share over the projected time frame. The growth of the segment can be attributed to the increasing number of residential buildings across the globe, owing to the increasing population and the need for housing. As per estimations, in 2020, there were almost 100 million single-family homes in the U.S. Further, there were around 5 million multifamily residential buildings in the same period. Further, the residential segment is forecasted to gather the highest revenue owing to the increased demand for houses by the population, which is expected to increase the utilization rate of polymeric sand while constructing residential projects. In 2020, it was calculated that 90% of the buildings in the U.S. were single-family homes, with approximately 200 billion square feet. Furthermore, there has been a rising trend of smart home across the globe, which is expected to surge the segment’s growth in the market.
Application (Patios, Footpaths, Pool Deck, Pavements & Auxiliary Spaces, Parking Spaces)
The global polymeric sand market is also segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by application into patios, footpaths, pool decks, pavements & auxiliary spaces, parking spaces, and others. Amongst these segments, the footpaths segment is expected to garner a significant share. As the construction of new roads and the rejuvenation of old roads is rising, as well as the development of footpaths is also spiking. Polymeric sand is used in the construction of footpaths heavily which is further expected to hike the growth of the segment over the forecast period. A footpath is major part of any road or street. Hence, the growth of the segment is directly interlinked with the growth of construction of road, streets, and highways. For instance, India alone was expected to have a road network of about 63,00,000 kilometers in 2019, which was further expected to increase in upcoming years as the government is paying remarkable attention on road construction.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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North American Market Forecast
The North America polymeric sand market, amongst the market in all the other regions, is projected to hold the largest market share by the end of 2037. The growth of the market can be attributed majorly to the rapid expansion of construction industry, backed by the presence of leading market key players in the region and growing demand for new buildings for residential and commercial uses by the regional population. In U.S. economy, construction industry has more than 745,000 employers and over 7.6 million employees. Moreover, there has been an increase in the concept of smart cities in countries such as Canada, and U.S, that is anticipated to boost the market’s growth in the region. Further, the burgeoning population in North America is expected to increase the demand for building construction. Furthermore, such increased construction processes are expected to increase the adoption rate of polymeric sand in the assessment period. The total U.S. spending on construction was amounted to be USD 1.3 trillion in 2019. Further, in the same period, the U.S. private, public and commercial sector construction was totaled USD 977 billion, USD 329 billion and USD 29 billion. Additionally, the government of the United States is observed to be spending a high amount of capital in the road construction for better transportation. For instance, the total highway and street construction value is projected to hit approximately USD 150 billion by 2026 in the United States. Hence, all these factors are expected to expand the market size during the forecast period.
Black Diamond Coatings, Inc. has announced the next generation of DOMINATOR Polymeric Sand. This new product has the maximum bonding strength and prevents cracking from extreme heat and cold along with resistance from water & UV. DOMINATOR Polymeric Sand is based on the new ceramic flex technology and maximum bonding strength.
Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. has acquired Alliance Designer Products, Inc., leading manufacturer of polymeric sand and related installation products used in residential and commercial hardscaping projects. The services offered by Alliance Designer Products, Inc. are available in USA, Canada, and in other European markets and its headquarters are based in Mirabel, Québec.
Author Credits: Rajrani Baghel
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