Chem Reports predicts that the Recycled Concrete Market, valued at USD xxxx million in 2025, is projected to reach USD xxxx million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of xx% globally. The Global Recycled Concrete Market Report 2025 provides an in-depth examination of industry dynamics, technological progress, regulatory impacts, and evolving construction material trends. This study combines historical market data with current developments to forecast performance through 2035. The research methodology incorporates extensive primary and secondary data, including regulatory frameworks, sustainability policies, market behavior, raw material availability, and construction industry trends. Recycled concrete—derived from processed construction and demolition waste—has become increasingly important as a sustainable material solution supporting cost efficiency, reduced landfill use, and environmental conservation.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Recycled Concrete Market
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted construction activities worldwide in 2020, leading to reduced material demand and operational delays. Supply chain interruptions and labor shortages slowed the recycling and processing of concrete waste. However, as infrastructure projects resumed and governments prioritized green recovery initiatives, demand for recycled concrete rebounded strongly. Increased emphasis on sustainable construction practices, waste reduction, and circular economy models further supported market revival in the post-pandemic period.
Market Segmentation
1. By Type
• Heavy Type
• Light Type
2. By Application
• Aggregate Base Course
• Soil Stabilization
• Pipe Bedding
• Landscape Materials
Top Key Players
1. Jurgensen Companies
2. ReAgg
3. Atlas Concrete
4. Pioneer Materials
5. NOVA RECON
6. Jacobs NV
Regional Analysis
North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico)
Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain)
Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Southeast Asia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, South Africa)
1. Market Drivers, Restraints & Trends
Market Drivers
1. Growing Demand for Sustainable Construction Materials
Increasing focus on environmental conservation and the circular economy is pushing contractors and governments to adopt recycled concrete as an alternative to natural aggregates.
2. Rising Construction and Infrastructure Development
Expanding road networks, commercial buildings, and public infrastructure projects are generating strong demand for cost-effective and durable aggregate materials, supporting the use of recycled concrete.
3. Regulatory Support for Waste Reduction
Governments are promoting recycling of construction and demolition waste to reduce landfill burden, encouraging the use of recycled concrete in civil engineering applications.
4. Cost Advantages Over Natural Aggregates
Recycled concrete is cheaper to produce and transport, particularly for local projects, making it an attractive option for contractors seeking to lower material costs.
Market Restraints
1. Variability in Quality and Performance
Recycled concrete's composition can vary depending on the source material, which may affect consistency, strength, and suitability for certain structural applications.
2. Limited Adoption in High-Strength Structural Projects
Some engineers and developers prefer natural aggregates for high-performance or load-bearing applications due to concerns about long-term durability.
3. Lack of Advanced Recycling Infrastructure
In regions with underdeveloped recycling systems, the availability and processing of recycled concrete remain limited, restricting widespread market adoption.
4. Awareness and Perception Issues
Some stakeholders perceive recycled materials as inferior, slowing acceptance despite advancements in quality and performance standards.
Market Trends
1. Expansion of Onsite Crushing and Mobile Recycling
Mobile crushing plants are gaining popularity, enabling contractors to recycle demolition waste directly at job sites, reducing transportation costs and emissions.
2. Growing Use in Road Base and Civil Engineering
Recycled concrete is increasingly used in road base layers, embankments, and drainage systems due to its excellent compaction properties and affordability.
3. Integration into Green Building Certifications
Construction companies adopt recycled concrete to meet sustainability certifications and reduce the carbon footprint of large projects.
4. Increasing Use in Landscaping and Decorative Applications
Lightweight recycled concrete products are being used in gardens, walkways, retaining walls, and erosion control projects.
2. SWOT Analysis
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Strengths |
Weaknesses |
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• Low-cost alternative to natural aggregates. |
• Quality variation depending on demolition source. |
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• Supports environmental goals and reduces landfill waste. |
• Limited acceptance in high-strength structural construction. |
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• Readily available from construction waste streams. |
• Recycling facilities may require significant capital investment. |
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• Strong demand from road and civil infrastructure sectors. |
• Perception of lower quality compared to virgin aggregates. |
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Opportunities |
Threats |
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• Expansion of infrastructure projects in emerging markets. |
• Competition from manufactured aggregates and natural stone. |
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• Increasing government mandates for waste recycling. |
• Market fluctuations in construction activity. |
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• Adoption in green building and sustainable construction. |
• Regulatory changes affecting recycled material standards. |
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• Development of improved processing technologies. |
• High transportation costs for long-distance deliveries. |
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3. Competitive Landscape Matrix
Competitive Positioning of Key Players in the Recycled Concrete Market
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Company |
Product Quality |
Recycling Technology |
Market Reach |
Pricing Strategy |
Competitive Position |
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Jurgensen Companies |
High |
Advanced crushing & processing |
Regional |
Mid |
Strong regional leader in recycled aggregates |
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ReAgg |
High |
Efficient recycling & logistics capabilities |
Regional |
Mid |
Reliable supplier with broad product range |
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Atlas Concrete |
High |
Modern recycling facilities |
Regional |
Mid–Premium |
Sustainability-focused construction materials provider |
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Pioneer Materials |
Medium–High |
Standard recycling technologies |
Regional |
Mid |
Well-established in construction supply markets |
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NOVA RECON |
High |
Specialized onsite crushing & recycling |
Regional |
Mid |
Key specialist in sustainable material recovery |
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Jacobs NV |
Medium–High |
Integrated engineering & recycling solutions |
International |
Premium |
Major player involved in large-scale infrastructure projects |
1. Market Overview of Recycled Concrete
1.1 Recycled Concrete Market Overview
1.1.1 Recycled Concrete Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Recycled Concrete Market Size by Regions:
1.3 Recycled Concrete Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Recycled Concrete Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Recycled Concrete Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Recycled Concrete Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Recycled Concrete Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Heavy Type
2.4 Light Type
3. Covid-19 Impact Recycled Concrete Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Recycled Concrete Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Recycled Concrete Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Aggregate Base Course
3.4 Soil Stabilization
3.5 Pipe Bedding
3.6 Landscape Materials
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Recycled Concrete Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Recycled Concrete Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Recycled Concrete Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Recycled Concrete Business
5.1 Jurgensen Companies
5.1.1 Jurgensen Companies Company Profile
5.1.2 Jurgensen Companies Recycled Concrete Product Specification
5.1.3 Jurgensen Companies Recycled Concrete Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 ReAgg
5.2.1 ReAgg Company Profile
5.2.2 ReAgg Recycled Concrete Product Specification
5.2.3 ReAgg Recycled Concrete Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Atlas Concrete
5.3.1 Atlas Concrete Company Profile
5.3.2 Atlas Concrete Recycled Concrete Product Specification
5.3.3 Atlas Concrete Recycled Concrete Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Pioneer Materials
5.4.1 Pioneer Materials Company Profile
5.4.2 Pioneer Materials Recycled Concrete Product Specification
5.4.3 Pioneer Materials Recycled Concrete Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 NOVA RECON
5.5.1 NOVA RECON Company Profile
5.5.2 NOVA RECON Recycled Concrete Product Specification
5.5.3 NOVA RECON Recycled Concrete Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 Jacobs NV
5.6.1 Jacobs NV Company Profile
5.6.2 Jacobs NV Recycled Concrete Product Specification
5.6.3 Jacobs NV Recycled Concrete Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Recycled Concrete Market Size
6.2 North America Recycled Concrete Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Recycled Concrete Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Recycled Concrete Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Recycled Concrete Market Size
7.2 East Asia Recycled Concrete Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Recycled Concrete Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Recycled Concrete Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Recycled Concrete Market Size
8.2 Europe Recycled Concrete Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Recycled Concrete Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Recycled Concrete Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Recycled Concrete Market Size
9.2 South Asia Recycled Concrete Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Recycled Concrete Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Recycled Concrete Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Recycled Concrete Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Recycled Concrete Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Recycled Concrete Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Recycled Concrete Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Recycled Concrete Market Size
11.2 Middle East Recycled Concrete Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Recycled Concrete Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Recycled Concrete Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Recycled Concrete Market Size
12.2 Africa Recycled Concrete Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Recycled Concrete Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Recycled Concrete Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Recycled Concrete Market Size
13.2 Oceania Recycled Concrete Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Recycled Concrete Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Recycled Concrete Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Recycled Concrete Market Size
14.2 South America Recycled Concrete Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Recycled Concrete Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Recycled Concrete Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Recycled Concrete Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Recycled Concrete Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Recycled Concrete Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Recycled Concrete Market Size by Application
16 Recycled Concrete Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter?s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
18.1 Research Methodology
18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
18.1.2 Data Source
18.2 Disclaimer
Market Segmentation
1. By Type
• Heavy Type
• Light Type
2. By Application
• Aggregate Base Course
• Soil Stabilization
• Pipe Bedding
• Landscape Materials
Top Key Players
1. Jurgensen Companies
2. ReAgg
3. Atlas Concrete
4. Pioneer Materials
5. NOVA RECON
6. Jacobs NV
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