재생 건설용 자재 시장 : 점유율 분석, 업계 동향과 통계, 성장 예측(2026-2031년)

According to Mordor Intelligence, the recycled construction aggregates market size was valued at USD 20.37 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow from USD 21.69 billion in 2026 to reach USD 29.69 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 6.48% during the forecast period (2026-2031).

This report is Segmented by Type (Crushed Stone, Gravel, Sand, Concrete Aggregates, and Others), Application (Residential, Commercial, Infrastructure, and Industrial), Source (Construction and Demolition Waste, Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement, and Others), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and More). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Global Recycled Construction Aggregates Market Trends and Insights

Digital Construction and Demolition-Waste Tracking Mandates

Satellite tracking and electronic manifests are effectively curbing informal dumping, steering debris towards licensed recyclers. The European Union's Digital Waste Shipment System, operational since May 2026, empowers customs officers to intercept non-compliant cross-border shipments, levying fines for each infraction. China's Solid Waste Action Plan, initiated in January 2026, mandates Beidou tracking for trucks hauling over 5 tonnes of construction debris. Simultaneously, India's Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, unveiled in April 2026, elevate extended-producer-responsibility targets, pushing for full compliance by 2029. These regulations bolster feedstock transparency, reduce financing risks for new plants, and accelerate the market's adoption of recycled construction aggregates, especially in regions previously reliant on informal supply chains.

Government Circular-Economy Targets Tighten

Starting in 2027, Saudi Arabia will require public projects to source a portion of their aggregates from recycled materials. In Mexico, the Circular Economy Law, effective in 2026, links producer responsibilities to deposit-return schemes for construction materials. Scotland has implemented a rule stating that if recycled materials are available within a 50-kilometer radius, the use of virgin stone for road repairs is prohibited. This regulation has led to a significant reservation of municipal asphalt demand. These mandates not only broaden the market for recycled construction aggregates but also encourage investments in capacity, particularly in previously overlooked regions.

Perceived Structural-Grade Performance Gap vs. Natural Stone

Design codes often restrict the use of recycled aggregates in load-bearing mixes. In India, the use of recycled coarse aggregates is limited to the M25 concrete. South Korea, on the other hand, imposes a design strength limit when the coarse recycled aggregate surpasses a specific threshold. Due to a lack of long-term performance data, structural engineers remain skeptical about the quality of these aggregates. This skepticism has hindered the widespread adoption of recycled construction aggregates, especially in high-rise buildings and bridge projects.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

1. Cost Gap Narrows vs. Virgin Aggregates as Diesel Levies Rise
2. Carbon-Mineralised Aggregates Earn Negative-Emission Credits
3. Sparse Recycling Infrastructure Outside Tier-1 Asia-Pacific Metros

For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.

Segment Analysis

In 2025, concrete aggregates held a dominant 40.22% share of the recycled construction aggregates market, with projections indicating a robust 6.67% CAGR through the forecast period of 2026-2031. Carbonation-curing lines enhance the 28-day compressive strength, enabling recycled materials to effectively replace virgin basalt in EN 206-certified structural mixes. While crushed stone finds its application in road bases with lenient tolerances, recycled gravel is the preferred choice for permeable pavements, ensuring compliance with Europe's stormwater regulations. High-fines sand encounters supply challenges due to air-classification upgrades, which not only inflate processing costs but also hinder its market penetration.

Selective demolition, impact crushers, and air separators have become focal points for investments. These enhancements guarantee adherence to UNI 11531-1:2024 standards, particularly for flakiness and Los-Angeles abrasion thresholds, rendering them suitable for structural-grade concrete. Heidelberg Materials has integrated carbonation into its production line at a Polish facility. On the other hand, Holcim's strategic acquisitions in 2024 have amplified its capacity, with a clear focus on concrete aggregates designed for low-carbon binders. Such advancements in equipment are set to bolster the recycled construction aggregates market, especially within the precast and ready-mix domains, over the forecast period of 2026-2031.

Geography Analysis

In 2025, Europe accounted for 36.69% of global revenue. In Scotland, a levy on aggregates has widened the recycled discount compared to virgin stone. The European Union's Digital Waste Shipment System mandates the real-time reporting of cross-border waste, effectively closing loopholes that have historically disadvantaged local recyclers. Germany mandates the use of recycled content in the non-structural elements of its building code. France prioritizes recycled materials for municipal road orders when they are locally available. The United Kingdom now allows a significant percentage of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) in surface layers. These measures collectively strengthen the market for recycled construction aggregates in high-value civil works.

The Asia-Pacific region is set to achieve a 7.12% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period of 2026-2031. India's extended producer responsibility targets are expected to increase significantly between 2026 and 2029. In China, prefectures are mandated to achieve resource utilization goals by 2027, a directive supported by Beidou monitoring. Indonesia, Vietnam, and Malaysia have integrated diversion clauses into their annual infrastructure spending. However, inland markets still lack sufficient crushing capacity, presenting greenfield opportunities for investors aiming to expand the footprint of the recycled construction aggregates market beyond tier-1 hubs.

North America is benefiting from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, along with carbon pricing that enhances the competitiveness of recycled materials. Canada's rising carbon tax is projected to increase quarry diesel prices. In 2023, the United States achieved significant savings by utilizing Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) instead of virgin materials. Mexico's 2026 Circular Economy Law, which combines deposit-return schemes with a waste-valorization park in Tula, positions the nation as a burgeoning hub for the recycled construction aggregates market. While South America, the Middle-East, and Africa are still in their infancy, Brazil and Saudi Arabia showcase robust policy momentum. This indicates potential growth in the medium term, provided they overcome financing challenges and address the low prices of virgin stone.

1. Boral Limited
2. Breedon Group plc
3. CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V.
4. Cherry Companies
5. Colas Group
6. CRH
7. Delta Sand & Gravel
8. Eurovia
9. GreenRock Recycling
10. Heidelberg Materials
11. HOLCIM
12. Holroyd Company, Inc
13. K&B Crushers
14. Martin Marietta Materials
15. Sibelco
16. Veidekke
17. Vulcan Materials Company

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction

• 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
• 1.2 Scope of the Study

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Market Landscape

• 4.1 Market Overview
• 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.2.1 Digital construction and demolition waste tracking mandates
  • 4.2.2 Government circular-economy targets tighten
  • 4.2.3 Cost gap narrows vs. virgin aggregates as quarry diesel levies rise
  • 4.2.4 Carbon-mineralised aggregates earn negative-emission credits
  • 4.2.5 AI-optimised mobile crushers cut processing cost/ton >=18%
• 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.3.1 Perceived structural-grade performance gap vs. natural stone
  • 4.3.2 Sparse recycling infrastructure outside Tier-1 Asia-Pacific metros
  • 4.3.3 Trace-metal contamination spikes disposal cost for RAP blends
• 4.4 Value Chain Analysis
• 4.5 Porter's Five Forces
  • 4.5.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 4.5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 4.5.3 Threat of New Entrants
  • 4.5.4 Threat of Substitutes
  • 4.5.5 Competitive Rivalry

5 Market Size and Growth Forecasts (Value)

• 5.1 By Type
  • 5.1.1 Crushed Stone
  • 5.1.2 Gravel
  • 5.1.3 Sand
  • 5.1.4 Concrete Aggregates
  • 5.1.5 Others
• 5.2 By Application
  • 5.2.1 Residential
  • 5.2.2 Commercial
  • 5.2.3 Infrastructure (roads, bridges, rail)
  • 5.2.4 Industrial
• 5.3 By Source
  • 5.3.1 Construction and Demolition Waste
  • 5.3.2 Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement
  • 5.3.3 Others (slag, foundry sand, etc.)
• 5.4 By Geography
  • 5.4.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.4.1.1 China
    • 5.4.1.2 India
    • 5.4.1.3 Japan
    • 5.4.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.4.1.5 ASEAN Countries
    • 5.4.1.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • 5.4.2 North America
    • 5.4.2.1 United States
    • 5.4.2.2 Canada
    • 5.4.2.3 Mexico
  • 5.4.3 Europe
    • 5.4.3.1 Germany
    • 5.4.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.4.3.3 France
    • 5.4.3.4 Italy
    • 5.4.3.5 Spain
    • 5.4.3.6 Russia
    • 5.4.3.7 NORDIC Countries
    • 5.4.3.8 Rest of Europe
  • 5.4.4 South America
    • 5.4.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.4.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.4.4.3 Rest of South America
  • 5.4.5 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.4.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.4.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.4.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

6 Competitive Landscape

• 6.1 Market Concentration
• 6.2 Strategic Moves
• 6.3 Market Share (%)/Ranking Analysis
• 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Overview, Market Overview, Core Segments, Financials, Strategic Information, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
  • 6.4.1 Boral Limited
  • 6.4.2 Breedon Group plc
  • 6.4.3 CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V.
  • 6.4.4 Cherry Companies
  • 6.4.5 Colas Group
  • 6.4.6 CRH
  • 6.4.7 Delta Sand & Gravel
  • 6.4.8 Eurovia
  • 6.4.9 GreenRock Recycling
  • 6.4.10 Heidelberg Materials
  • 6.4.11 HOLCIM
  • 6.4.12 Holroyd Company, Inc
  • 6.4.13 K&B Crushers
  • 6.4.14 Martin Marietta Materials
  • 6.4.15 Sibelco
  • 6.4.16 Veidekke
  • 6.4.17 Vulcan Materials Company

7 Market Opportunities and Future Outlook

• 7.1 White-space and unmet-need assessment