Single Ply Roofing Market

Single Ply Membrane Market Analysis

The Single-ply Membranes Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 9% during the forecast period.

• The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the overall single-ply membranes market in 2020. However, the upsurge in construction activities in the Asia-Pacific region propelled the demand for single-ply membranes.
• Major factors driving the market are the growing demand for lighter and faster construction roofing materials in Europe, rising private construction expenditure in the North American region, and increasing investments in the construction sector in emerging economies of Asia-pacific. Fluctuating prices of raw materials are expected to hinder the market's growth.
• Increasing usage in the Asia-Pacific region is likely to act as an opportunity in the future. North America is the largest market for single-ply membranes, with the largest consumption from countries such as the United States and Canada.

Single Ply Membrane Market Trends

Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) to dominate the market

• Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) is a single-ply roofing membrane that is one of the fastest-growing commercial roofing systems on the market. It is a polypropylene-based plastic and ethylene/propylene rubber material. TPO is manufactured by blending plastic and rubber. It has various advantages, such as heat weldability, ease to repair, flexibility, and white color (due to which almost 90% of the sun rays are reflected).
• TPO can be easily installed on both low and high-slope surfaces. It has become popular because it can resist the sun's ultraviolet rays, ozone, and environmental chemicals. Owing to all these advantages, these membranes are most commonly used in roofing houses in the North American region. With the increasing construction of houses in the countries such as the United States, China, India, etc., the demand for these membranes is increasing significantly.
• The demand for new homes in the United States has been increasing consistently over the past few years, owing to the country's growing population and rising consumer incomes. In 2021, the public sector spent nearly USD 9.3 billion on residential construction projects, a slight decrease compared to 2020. Additionally, 1,337 thousand units new housing units were completed in 2021, a 4% increase from 2020.
• China's construction work sector is growing steadily. It reached a total output value of about USD 4.08 trillion in 2021. Due to rapid urbanization, China's construction industry generated an output of USD 4.58 trillion in 2022, exceeding its value in 2021.
• These aforementioned trends are projected to boost the consumption of thermoplastic polyolefin in residential construction, propelling the overall market growth.

North America to Dominate the Market

• North American region dominated the global market accounting for the highest share. With the growing construction industry and the usage of lightweight and faster construction techniques in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the demand for these roofing membranes is increasing.
• The construction is increasing gradually year by year with the increasing number of new homes and public buildings. The United States represents the world's largest economy in the world. The residential and non-residential sectors witnessed growth due to increased private construction spending over the years.
• Construction is a major contributor to the United States economy. The sector employs more than 7.6 million people, has over 745,000 employers, and builds structures valued at nearly USD 1.4 trillion annually.
• In 2021, the United States construction sector was valued at around USD 1.6 trillion. It is estimated to reach over USD 2 trillion in 2025. Spending on private construction continued to grow in 2022 and was nearly four times larger than construction spending in the public sector.
• Furthermore, commercial construction returned to pre-recession figures, with a value of USD 115 billion in 2022, following a notable decline during the recession. The most frequent kinds of commercial construction started in the United States were warehouses and private offices.
• With the increase in demand from the residential and non-residential construction industry, the demand for single-ply membranes is expected to increase rapidly during the forecast period.

Single Ply Membrane Industry Overview

The global single-ply membranes market is fragmented. The major companies include Dow, Duro-Last Inc., BMI Group (Icopal), GAF, and Firestone Building Products Company LLC., among others.

Single Ply Membrane Market Leaders

Single Ply Membrane Market News

• February 2023: Holcim acquired Duro-Last, a US leader in commercial roofing systems, with pro forma net sales of USD 540 million. Duro-Last's systems will complement and strengthen Holcim's integrated roofing offer, with expected yearly synergies of USD 60 million.
• September 2022: GAF announced a commitment to build a new manufacturing plant in Valdosta, Georgia, to support its commercial roofing operations. GAF has signed an agreement to purchase 130 acres of land for the future home of a plant that will expand the company's thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roofing manufacturing.