Green Building Materials Global Markets, 2024-2025 & 2025-2030 with Holcim, Saint-Gobain, China National Building Material Co, Kingspan, and Owens Corning Dominating
Explore the comprehensive Global Green Building Materials market report, highlighting growth trends, forecasts up to 2030, and key insights into applications like insulation and interior finishes. With data from USGBC and other councils, the report offers regional analyses, sustainability trends, and major company profiles.
Global Green Building Materials Market
Global Green Building Materials Market
Dublin, Sept. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Green Building Materials: Global Markets” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The global market for green building materials is expected to grow from $368.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $708.9 billion by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
Green building materials are designed to minimize resource consumption, lower carbon emissions, and promote healthier living environments throughout a building’s lifecycle. These materials generally include low-carbon cement, recycled or green steel, reclaimed wood, bio-based insulation, solar-integrated materials, and high-performance glazing systems. Green building materials play a critical role in reducing environmental impact and supporting global climate goals.
The green building materials market is primarily driven by growing public awareness of sustainable development, stringent environmental regulations, and government-backed green building certification programs, such as LEED, the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM), and the WELL Building Standard. Government initiatives have further accelerated the global adoption of green building materials. The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), phased in since 2023, places tariffs on carbon-intensive imports, creating market advantages for lower-carbon materials.
Market Dynamics
The dynamics of the global market for green building materials are characterized by a combination of regulatory, economic, technological, and environmental factors, collectively transforming the construction industry. The international push for carbon neutrality has led governments to enforce strict building codes and environmental standards. For instance, the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive mandates using energy-efficient materials.
At the same time, the U.S. Green Building Council promotes building certification, creating strong incentives for developers to use green materials. The potential of green building materials in the construction industry is immense, with developers and builders seeking solutions that enhance energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and resource conservation. Stakeholders favor buildings that incorporate sustainable features, such as VOC-free paints, smart glass windows, and green roofing systems that enhance building performance and lower operational costs.
Report Scope
This report provides an analysis of the global market for green building materials, incorporating the latest data, trends, and market projections. Green building materials minimize their environmental impact throughout their life cycle, prioritizing sustainability, durability, and health by using natural or recycled resources. The U.S. Green Building Council defines these as environmentally preferable products under its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program.
This report focuses on the building type, application, and product aspects of green building materials. Forecast growth rates are based on expected industry capacity additions, feedback from key industry suppliers, revenue reported by major companies, and anticipated regulatory updates.
Data from major green building material associations, including the World Green Building Council, the Indian Green Building Council, the Green Building Initiative, the U.S. Green Building Council, the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products, the German Green Building Association, and the Canada Green Building Council, were used to anticipate market dynamics and further triangulate the market size.
Report Includes
41 data tables and 54 additional tables
Analyses of the trends in the global markets for green building materials, with revenue data from 2024, estimates for 2025, forecasts for 2029, and projected CAGRs through 2030
Estimates of the size and revenue prospects for the global market, along with a market share analysis by building type, application and region
Facts and figures pertaining to the market dynamics, opportunities and challenges, technological advances, regulations, and the impacts of macroeconomic variables
Insights derived from the Porter’s Five Forces model, as well as global supply chain and PESTLE analyses, and case studies
An analysis of patents, and emerging trends and developments in patent activity
A look at the emerging technologies in green building or sustainable building materials
Overview of sustainability trends and ESG developments, with emphasis on consumer attitudes, and the ESG scores and practices of leading companies
Analysis of the industry structure, including companies’ market shares and rankings, strategic alliances, M&A activity and a venture funding outlook
Company profiles of leading players, Holcim, Saint-Gobain, China National Building Material Co. Ltd., Kingspan Group, and Owens Corning
Company Featured
Key Attributes:
Report Attribute
Details
No. of Pages
139
Forecast Period
2025 – 2030
Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2025
$368.7 Billion
Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2030
$708.9 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate
14.0%
Regions Covered
Global
Key Topics Covered:
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Market Dynamics and Drivers
Trends and Future Developments
Segmental Analysis
Regional Insights and Emerging Markets
Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
Overview
Green Building Materials
Engineered Wood
Recycled Steel
Low-Emitting Insulation Materials
Fly Ash Concrete
High-Performance Glass
Others
Green Buildings
Importance of Green Building
Value Chain Analysis
Raw Material Extraction
Manufacturing and Processing
Distribution
Construction and Installation
Operations and Maintenance
End-of-Life
Regulatory Frameworks
Green Building Standards
Impact of President Trump’s Trade Policies
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
Market Dynamics
Market Drivers
Demand for Sustainable Construction
Favorable Government Regulations and Policies
Development of Building Codes
Market Restraints
High Initial Costs and Investment Barriers
Limited Availability and Supply Chain Gaps
Market Opportunities
Circular Economy Efforts in Buildings and Construction
Potential of Extended Producer Responsibility in the Construction Sector
Market Challenges
Compatibility Issues
Lack of Awareness
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
Overview
Emerging Technologies and Trends
Low-Carbon Concrete
Carbon-Negative Concrete
Plastic Waste-Sourced Concrete
Mass Timber
Green Cement
Concrete Fibers
Electrochemical Cement Production
Fiberglass Windows
Fabric Structures
Hempcrete
Textile Waste-Based Building Materials
Mycelium
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
Green Building Projects
Torre Reforma, Mexico City, Mexico
Shanghai Tower, Shanghai, China
Albion District Library, Toronto, Canada
Transoceanica Building, Santiago de Chile, Chile
Floating School, Lagos, Nigeria
Eastgate Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe
Asia Square, Singapore
Tokyo Toranomon Global Square, Tokyo, Japan
Marco Polo Tower, Hamburg, Germany
The Edge, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
International House, Sydney, Australia
Patent Analysis
Takeaways
Recent Patent Grants
Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis
Segmentation Breakdown
Market Analysis, by Building Type
Takeaways
Residential
Commercial Buildings
Institutional Buildings
Infrastructure
Market Analysis, by Application
Takeaways
Insulation
Exterior Siding
Framing
Interior Finishes
Roofing
Geographic Breakdown
Market Analysis, by Region
Takeaways
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Middle East and Africa
Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence
Chapter 7 Sustainability in Green Building Materials Market: An ESG Perspective
Importance of ESG in the Green Building Materials Industry
Sustainability Trends
ESG Practices
Current Status of ESG
ESG Score Analysis
Risk Scale, Exposure Scale, and Management Scale
Risk Scale
Exposure Scale
Management Scale
Future of ESG: Emerging Trends and Opportunities
Concluding Remarks
Chapter 8 Appendix
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