Japan Construction Materials Market

Japan Construction Materials Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Japan Construction Materials Market Size Was Estimated at USD 98.3 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 3.76% from 2025 to 2035
• The Japan Construction Materials Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 147.6 Billion by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Decisions Advisors Consulting, The Japan Construction Materials Market Size is anticipated to Reach USD 147.6 Billion by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 3.76% from 2025 to 2035. The Construction Materials market in Japan is driven by a strong emphasis on developing and implementing materials that are earthquake-resistant, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly, aligning with national goals for sustainability and safety. In addition, government initiatives, significant public and private investment in infrastructure, and a growing demand for new residential and commercial properties.

Market Overview

The Japan construction materials market refers to the economic sector for all materials used in the country's building and infrastructure projects, including traditional materials like cement, aggregates, and bricks, as well as modern solutions like construction chemicals and next-generation materials. The country depends on multiple construction materials types, including traditional construction materials (e.g., cement, aggregates, brick) and modern construction materials. As government infrastructure investment blossoms, there is a strong demand for both residential and commercial properties, and a trend towards the construction of disaster and environmentally-resilient buildings.

Government initiatives for green construction, along with the replacement of outdated infrastructure with sustainable infrastructure, are providing areas of innovation and development opportunities, and ongoing investments and demand from end-users to support ways to improve energy efficiency in construction. Thus, as the demand for low-carbon cement, high-performance insulation, advanced composite building materials, and prefabricated components continues to increase, innovation and research are also growing. Smart building materials integrated with automation and sustainability support also continue to increase in demand. The government’s push for green buildings, replacing/decommissioning old infrastructure, and designing climate-resilient structures has created an opportunity for innovation to occur. The growth of the construction materials industry in Japan has been spurred by government initiatives that promote sustainable and resilient infrastructure through providing financial incentives to offer green buildings, and the adoption of advanced technology such as Building Information Models (BIM).

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the Japan construction materials market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the Japan construction materials market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the Japan construction materials market.

Driving Factors

The Japanese construction materials market is driven by government infrastructure spending and demand for sustainable, earthquake-resistant buildings. Opportunities exist in developing and supplying high-performance, eco-friendly materials like lightweight composites and IoT-enabled solutions for urban redevelopment and renovation projects.

Restraining Factors

The Construction Materials market is restrained by a severe shortage of skilled labor due to an aging population, which drives up costs and delays projects. Other restraints are the rising costs of raw materials and inflation, complex and strict regulations, the higher initial cost of eco-friendly materials, and potential supply chain disruptions.

Market Segmentation

The Japan construction materials market share is classified into material type and end-user.

• The aggregates segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan construction materials market is segmented by material type into aggregates, cement, bricks and blocks, metals, and others. Among these, the aggregates segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period aggregates segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to construction aggregates are in high order because of rising tourism and the demand for modern workspaces, shopping malls, and commercial structures.  The increasing home construction industry also contributes to this demand.

• The residential segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

The Japan construction materials market is segmented by end-user into residential, infrastructure, commercial, and industrial. Among these, the residential segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period residential segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. This is due to a rise in the building of homes. In contrast, the infrastructure segment is recognized as the fastest-growing, backed by considerable government spending in public works and the renewal of old infrastructure.

Competitive Analysis

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the Japan construction materials market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Shimizu
• Obayashi
• Taisei
• Kajima
• Takenaka
• AGC Inc.
• NSG Group
• Others

 Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at the Japan, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Decisions Advisors has segmented the Japan Construction Materials market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Japan Construction Materials Market, By Material Type

• Aggregates
• Cement
• Bricks and Blocks
• Metals
• Others

Japan Construction Materials Market, By End-User

• Residential
• Infrastructure
• Commercial
• Industrial

FAQ’s

Q: What is the base year and historical period considered in this market study?

A: The base year is 2024, with historical data from 2020 to 2023.

Q: What is the current size of the Japanese construction Materials market?

A: The market size was estimated at USD 98.3 billion in 2024.

Q: What is the expected market size by 2035?

A: The market is projected to reach USD 147.6 billion by 2035.

Q: What is the CAGR of the Japan Construction Materials market?

A: The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.76% from 2025 to 2035.

Q: What factors are driving the growth of the construction materials market in Japan?

A: Key drivers include government infrastructure spending, demand for earthquake-resistant and energy-efficient buildings, urban redevelopment, and adoption of sustainable green materials.

Q: Which material type held the largest market share in 2024?

A: The aggregates segment accounted for the largest share in 2024.

Q: Which end-user segment dominated the market in 2024?

A: The residential segment held the largest market share in 2024.

Q: What are the challenges faced by the Japan Construction Materials market?

A: Challenges include labor shortages, rising raw material costs, strict regulations, and higher initial costs of eco-friendly materials.

Q: Who are the major players in the Japanese construction Materials market?

A: Key companies include Shimizu, Obayashi, Taisei, Kajima, Takenaka, AGC Inc., and NSG Group.

Q: What is the forecast period for the Japan Construction Materials market?

A: The forecast period is 2025–2035.