Building and Construction Plastics Market Overview

Building and construction plastics are plastic polymers that are chemically treated to attain products for the Building & Construction industry. They are used for several purposes, such as flooring, roof membranes, piping, wallcovering, cables, flooring, insulation, windows, and door panels. 

Based on types, the Construction plastics market is bifurcated into Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polystyrene (PS), Polyethylene (PE), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and Polycarbonate (PC). The polyvinyl chloride (PVC) segment holds the largest share in the construction plastics market owing to its wide use in construction applications such as pipes, flooring, window profiles, cables, and roofing. PVC helps in enhancing the quality, cost-effectiveness, and safety of the construction materials. PVC has less environmental effect, as compared to other construction plastics such as acrylic, composites, polypropylene, and other plastics. Polyvinyl chloride exhibits properties, such as scratch resistance, thermal conductivity, insulation, flexibility, durability, and design freedom. Therefore, the rising demand for PVC in the construction sector will drive the demand for the construction plastics market during the forecast period.

Building and Construction Plastics Demand Analysis

In terms of Building and Construction Plastics demand by applications, the market is divided into Piping, Roofing, Wall Coverings, Windows & Doors, and Insulation materials. The Piping segment holds the largest market share and is anticipated to dominate during the forecast period as well. Building & Construction Plastics are used for a variety of applications which include water service, fire prevention, plumbing, hydronic heating & cooling, and geothermal piping systems. Plastic pipes and tubes are used both inside the building and on the exterior of the buildings. Pipes are used for the distribution & removal of waterborne duct systems that are used in the air conditioning, exhaust systems, and air ventilation.

Asia Pacific dominates the Building & Construction Plastics market accounting for more than 35% market share. The region is forecast to continue its dominance in the market during the forecast period owing to the rising demand for Building & Construction Plastics in developing countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea. China dominates the Building & Construction Plastics market, due to the rising investments in the construction industry. India is also predicted to increase their construction plastics market during the forecast period, with the rise in investments by the government in the construction industry.

Increasing Demand for Plastics in the Building & Construction Industry

Plastics are used in the construction industry owing to their lightweight, which makes it easier to transport and handle the construction plastics. Construction plastics are resistant to rotting, and corrosion and are also weather-resistant. Plastic can be flexible, bent, easily extruded, and molded. Hence, construction plastics are commonly used in pipes, panels, sheets, coverings, cables, and films. The demand for plastics such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), will boost the growth of Building and Construction activities in emerging economies like China, Japan, India, and Brazil. Building & Construction plastics are also used in the residential construction industry as a protecting material to sound, moisture, water, and in other applications. The rising housing projects launched by the governments will positively impact the Building & Construction Plastics market.

Building and Construction Plastics Manufacturers:

• DuPont
• Solvay SA
• SABIC
• Total SA
• Borealis AG
• BASF

Environmental Effects of Building & Construction Plastics

The most widely used plastics in the construction sector are polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Building & Construction plastics are used for several applications such as seals, doors, windows, cables, pipes, insulation, and floor coverings. The main challenge of construction plastics is the segregation, reuse, and recycling of plastic waste generated during construction activities. Construction plastics materials can take up to 1,000 years to degrade, creating land and water pollution. Plastics are degraded under direct sunlight which decreases their mechanical strength. These environmental effects of Building & Construction Plastics are anticipated to hamper the market growth.