Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Ready-mixed concrete (RMC) is the principal material used in the construction of infrastructure, building foundations and on-site cast panels. Manufacturers in the Ready-Mixed Concrete Manufacturing industry batch, mix and deliver concrete for use by construction contractors. Firms in the industry compete with construction contractors that batch and mix concrete on-site for their own consumption (notably on motorway and rail projects).
The industry depends heavily on demand from the residential, commercial and heavy infrastructure construction markets. As such, the construction market crash from 2007 onwards has been detrimental for RMC manufacturers, creating weak demand and tough operating conditions. The volume of RMC deliveries peaked at 23.5.. purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Key Buyers Chapter
The Ready-Mixed Concrete Manufacturing industry is highly fragmented but is considered to have a medium level of ownership concentration. The industry's product is particularly perishable and producers look to service a market within 25 miles radius from the plant (for delivery by mixer lorries).
The four largest players account about 30% of annual revenue, with Cemex and HeidelbergCement (Hanson UK) together holding about 17.5% market share. The biggest firms generally operate multiple plants, with Cemex, Hanson and Lafarge/Tarmac each operating about 200 plants. The joining of forces between Lafarge and Tarmac points to increasing concentration. The industry also includes many very small scale businesses which operate from one plant and service a narrow geographic market... purchase to read more