Product Code: ETC048680 | Publication Date: Aug 2023 | Updated Date: Feb 2025 | Product Type: Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 70 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 5 | |
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates market currently, in 2023, has witnessed an HHI of 7628, Which has increased slightly as compared to the HHI of 6972 in 2017. The market is moving towards Highly concentrated. Herfindahl index measures the competitiveness of exporting countries. The range lies from 0 to 10000, where a lower index number represents a larger number of players or exporting countries in the market while a large index number means fewer numbers of players or countries exporting in the market.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) construction aggregates market has been experiencing steady growth from 2025 to 2031. Construction aggregates refer to a broad category of coarse and fine materials, including sand, gravel, crushed stone, and recycled concrete, used in construction activities such as building roads, bridges, and infrastructure projects. The market`s expansion can be attributed to the UAE robust construction and infrastructure development, driven by urbanization, population growth, and government investment in large-scale projects.
Several factors have driven the growth of the construction aggregates market in the UAE. Firstly, with the country`s ambitious development plans, there is a growing demand for high-quality construction materials to support the construction of residential and commercial buildings, transportation networks, and public infrastructure. The rapid urbanization and population growth in the UAE have led to increased construction activities, further fueling the demand for aggregates. Additionally, the emphasis on sustainable construction practices and the use of recycled aggregates in green building projects have also contributed to the market`s growth.
Despite its growth, the UAE construction aggregates market faces certain challenges. One of the key challenges is the limited availability of high-quality natural aggregates within the country, leading to a reliance on imports. This can result in increased costs and supply chain complexities for construction projects. Moreover, environmental concerns related to quarrying and extraction of aggregates have led to regulatory scrutiny, requiring the industry to adopt responsible and sustainable mining practices.
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2025 had a notable impact on the UAE construction aggregates market. With the temporary suspension of construction activities and delays in projects during lockdowns, there were challenges in aggregate demand and supply. However, as economic activities resumed and the construction sector rebounded, the demand for aggregates gradually recovered. The pandemic also reinforced the importance of the construction industry and infrastructure development in driving economic growth and job creation.
LafargeHolcim Group, Stevin Rock LLC, RAK Rock LLC, Tarmac Middle East LLC and Al-Futtaim Tarmac Quarry Products LLC.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Overview |
3.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Trends |
6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market, By Types |
6.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market, By Product Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Revenues & Volume, By Product Type, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Revenues & Volume, By Crushed stone, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Revenues & Volume, By Sand, 2021-2031F |
6.1.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Revenues & Volume, By Gravel, 2021-2031F |
6.1.6 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Revenues & Volume, By Other aggregates, 2021-2031F |
6.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market, By Applications |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Revenues & Volume, By Residential, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Revenues & Volume, By Industrial, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Revenues & Volume, By Infrastructure, 2021-2031F |
7 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
10 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 United Arab Emirates (UAE) Construction Aggregates Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |