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Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2030)

ISIC 2395 April 2025 Spotlight Report

Revenue

€163.9bn

2020-2025 2.1 %
2025-2030 X.X %

Employees

1m

2020-2025 5.0 %
2025-2030 X.X %

Businesses

62,761

2020-2025 5.6 %
2025-2030 X.X %

Wages

€XX.Xbn

2020-2025 X.X %
2025-2030 X.X %

Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe industry analysis

Concrete, cement and plaster product manufacturing revenue is anticipated to climb at a compound annual rate of 2.1% over the five years through 2025 to €163.9 billion, including an estimated increase of 1.4% in 2025. Construction product sales are hugely influenced by activity in the residential and non-residential construction markets, which depend on factors like exchange rates, supply chain disruptions and trading frictions. Concrete, cement and plaster product manufacturers have contended with numerous economic headwinds in recent years, like rampant inflation decimating demand and fierce supply chain disruptions ratcheting up purchase costs and weighing on profitability.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe key trends

Inflationary pressures hit the construction market.

 

Concrete, cement and building plaster product manufacturers have seen their sales and output slow amid recent economic downturns. While inflation is slowing, economic uncertainty continues to constrict output.

Sustainability moves to the forefront of construction product manufacturing.

 

Many manufacturers have looked to widen their sustainable product offerings to capitalise on a growing market for eco-friendly materials.

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Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe

Industry Revenue

Total value and annual change from 2012-2030. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe market size (2020-2025)

Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 2.1 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €163.9bn in 2025.

Trends and Insights

Inflated borrowing costs hit demand from key construction markets

  • In response to spiralling inflation, central banks across Europe ramped up interest rates. For example, in August 2023, the Bank of England raised the UK base rate to 5.25%, while the European Central Bank hiked the deposit facility rate to 4% in September 2023 to curb inflation. This drastically reduced demand for new housing, a key market for concrete, cement and plaster products, as the cost of borrowing picked up.

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Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe outlook (2025-2030)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

An improving economic environment bolsters sales of construction products

  • In the short term, interest rates are expected to creep down as inflationary pressures continue to ease, which will lower borrowing costs and support investment projects. European governments are concentrating on stimulating economic growth following an extended period of sluggish development.

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Revenue

€163.9bn

2020-2025 2.1 %
2025-2030 X.X %

Employees

1m

2020-2025 5.0 %
2025-2030 X.X %

Wages

€XX.Xbn

2020-2025 X.X %
2025-2030 X.X %

European Leaders & Laggards

Europe Job Growth CAGR: 5.0 % *
  • Job Growth

Top 5 Countries

  1. Turkey +8.9%
  2. Iceland +8.4%
  3. Russia +6.5%
  4. Serbia +6.1%
  5. Ireland +5.8%

Bottom 5 Countries

  1. Slovenia -5.3%
  2. Cyprus -3.5%
  3. Malta -1.7%
  4. Ukraine -1.1%
  5. United Kingdom -0.3%

* CAGR values are for the years 2020-2025.

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Biggest companies in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe

Company
Market Share (%)
2025
Revenue (€m)
2025
Profit (€m)
2025
Profit Margin (%)
2025
Kingspan Group plc
9,253.6
897.5
9.7
Saint-Gobain SA
47,642.1
5,384.6
11.3
Etex Group SA
3,809.4
324.4
8.5

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Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe

Products & Services Segmentation

Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in Europe in 2025?

The market size of the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in Europe is €163.9bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in Europe in 2025?

There are 62,761 businesses in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.6 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in Europe has been growing at a CAGR of 2.1 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in Europe over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in Europe is expected to grow.

What does the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in Europe include?

Concrete products and Cement products are part of the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in Europe.

Which countries have the most businesses in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in Europe?

The European country with the most businesses in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry is Russia.

How competitive is the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in Europe?

The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing industry in Europe.

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This industry is covered in 37 countries

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Companies in this industry manufacture construction products from concrete, cement and plaster-based materials. These include ready-mixed concrete, prefabricated components and mortars. Manufacturers supply these essential building materials to the construction sector across Europe.

Related Terms

PLASTERBOARDPRECAST CONCRETE CORNICE

What's included in this industry?

Concrete productsCement productsBuilding plaster products

Companies

Kingspan Group plcSaint-Gobain SAEtex Group SA

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

2395 - Manufacture of articles of concrete, cement and plaster in Europe

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Performance

Key Takeaways

Inflated borrowing costs hit demand from key construction markets

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Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2025 Revenue Growth
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
  • Employees in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
  • Business in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
  • Profit in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe industry (2012 -2030)
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

The residential sectors plays a significant role in determining demand. Building plaster products, most notably plasterboard, are vital in the construction of buildings and houses. A recent slowdown in the housing market is hurting sales.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Largest Importer
  • Smallest Importer
  • Total Imports into Europe
  • Largest Exporter
  • Smallest Exporter
  • Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2025)

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2025)
  • Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2025)
  • Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2025)
  • Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2025)

Industry Geographic Breakdown

Data Tables

Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:

  • Revenue (2025)
  • IVA (2025)
  • Enterprises (2025)
  • Employment (2025)
  • Exports (2025)
  • Imports (2025)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Small companies hold down concentration. Despite containing of a handful of large manufacturers, the industry has a low level of concentration, with many smaller players catering to niche markets.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Companies

Market Share

Charts
  • Industry Market Share by Company (2020-2025)

Companies

Data Tables

Top 10 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2025)
  • Revenue (2025)
  • Profit (2025)
  • Profit Margin (2025)

Data Tables
  • Countries of operation for Kingspan Group plc
  • Countries of operation for Saint-Gobain SA
  • Countries of operation for Etex Group SA
  • Countries of operation for Wienerberger AG
  • Countries of operation for Cemex, SAB de CV
  • Countries of operation for Holcim Ltd
  • Countries of operation for CRH plc
  • Countries of operation for Buzzi Unicem SpA
  • Countries of operation for Knauf Gips KG
  • Countries of operation for Forterra plc

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Cement, concrete and building plaster manufacturers contend with strict regulation. This typically focuses on building regulations and product specification codes.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Supply chain disruptions ramp up purchase costs. Manufacturers have contended with inflated purchase costs, particularly following the Russia-Ukraine conflict, weighing on profitability.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Concrete, Cement & Plaster Product Manufacturing in Europe industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

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