Hardscaping Products


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Hardscaping Products

US demand for hardscaping products is forecast to advance 5.4% per year through 2023. . Gains will be supported by macro-level trends (e.g., healthy economic outlook and continuing gains in construction activity and population) as well as by weather and climate conditions.

This report covers hardscaping product demand by material type, application, market, project class, and region, along with analysis and discussions of retail trends and consumer insights. Data are given in value terms at both manufacturers’ level and retail level.

Hardscaping product types are…
Aggregates
Clay Brick
Concrete (concrete pavers; ready-mix concrete; concrete blocks, bricks, & other)
Stone Pavers, Tiles, & Boulders (natural stone (granite, sandstone, limestone, other natural stones); and manufactured stone)
Wood
Porcelain & Other
Markets for hardscape products include
New residential
Residential improvement & repair
Commercial
Parks, golf courses, and other
Applications for hardscaping products include
Patios
Walkways
Walls
Edging & other applications
Demand is broken out by US Census regions
Northeast
Midwest
South
West

Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the US hardscaping products market, including key trends in materials, applications, markets, and regional growth. Historical data are provided for 2008, 2013, and 2018 and with forecasts to 2023. Year-by-year market volatility is also addressed, retail trends are discussed, and consumer insights are analyzed. Data are presented in dollar value terms. Analysis of key industry players and competitive trends are also included.


  • Executive Summary
    • Table Figure 1-1 | Key Trends in the US Hardscaping Products Market
  • Overview
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 2-1 | Key Trends in the Hardscaping Products Market
    • Historical Market Trends
      • Table Hardscaping Products Market, 2008 – 2018
    • Pricing Trends
      • Table Selected Hardscaping Product Prices, 2008 – 2023
    • Hardscaping Product Growth Opportunities
      • Table Growth Opportunities in Hardscaping Products
    • Drought & Water Runoff
    • Pollution in the Manufacture of Hardscaping Products (Clay Bricks & Concrete)
    • Recycling
  • Consumer Insights
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 3-1 | Key Consumer Insights in the Hardscaping Products Market
    • Homeownership
      • Homeownership vs. Home Rental
        • Table Homeownership & Rental Trends in the US, 2009 – 2019
      • Homeownership by Household Annual Income
        • Table Homeownership & Rental Trends in the US by Annual Household Income, 2009 – 2019
      • Homeownership by Age Group
        • Table Homeownership & Rental Trends in the US by Age Group, 2009 – 2019
        • Table Figure 3-2 | Homeownership & Rental Trends in the US by Age Group, 2009 – 2019
    • Prevalence of Outdoor Space at Home
      • Table Figure 3-3 | Presence of Outdoor Space at Home, 2019
    • Size of Owned Land Around Home
      • Table Percent of Households That Own Land by Size of Lot, 2019
    • Home Improvement
      • Table Remodeling Done in the Last 12 Months vs. Planned in the Next 12 Months, 2009 – 2019
      • Table Who Completed Home Remodeling in the Last 12 Months, 2009 – 2019
    • Gardening Preferences
      • Table Figure 3-4 | Gardening Preferences of Consumers, 2019
    • Landscaping Preferences
      • Table Figure 3-5 | Landscaping Preferences of Consumers, 2019
    • Consumer Hardscaping Purchases by Selected Demographics
      • Table Hardscaping Product Purchases in the Last 12 Months by Age Group, Race, Gender, Home Type, Marital Status, &Household Income Bracket, Area, &US Region, 2019
  • Major Trends Affecting Hardscaping Products
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 4-1 | Key Trends Affecting Hardscaping Products
    • Outdoor Living
    • Design Trends
    • Key Demographics
      • Millennials & Baby Boomers
        • Table Figure 4-2 | Consumers Who Enjoy Gardening by Age Bracket, 2019
      • Urbanites
        • Table Figure 4-3 | Urban Dwellers Percent of Total US Population, 2000 – 2023
    • Environmental Trends
      • Climatic Issues & Impact on Landscaping
      • Permeable Pavers
    • DIY vs. DIFM Trends
  • Retail Strategies
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 5-1 | Key Retail Trends for Hardscaping Products
    • Retail Level Hardscaping Product Sales
      • Table Hardscaping Product Retail Sales by Type, 2008 – 2023
      • Table Figure 5-2 | Hardscaping Retail Sales: Share by Product, 2018
    • Marketing & Advertising: Telling the Story & Reaching the Client
      • Strategies & Media Use
      • Sustainability & Eco-Friendliness
      • Product Origin
      • Digital Media
    • Retail Distribution Channels: Where & How
      • Sales by Primary & Secondary Retail Outlet
        • Table Figure 5-3 | Consumer Retail Shopping Patterns, 2019: Among Consumers Who Purchased Hardscaping in the Past 12 Months, Where Did You Primarily Shop for These Items?
        • Table Consumer Retail Shopping Patterns by Gender & Age Group, 2019: Among Consumers Who Purchased Hardscaping in the Past 12 Months, Where Did You Primarily Shop for These Items?
        • Table Figure 5-4 | Consumer Retail Shopping Patterns, 2019: Among Consumers Who Purchased Hardscaping in the Past 12 Months, Where Did You Also Shop for These Items?
        • Table Consumer Retail Shopping Patterns by Gender & Age Group, 2019: Among Consumers Who Purchased Hardscaping in the Past 12 Months, Where Did You Also Shop for These Items?
      • Home Centers
      • Mass Merchandisers
      • Garden Centers
      • Internet
      • Other Retail Distributors
  • Products
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 6-1 | Hardscaping Products
    • Demand Forecast by Product
      • Table Hardscape Product Demand by Material, Market, &End User, 2008 – 2023
      • Table Figure 6-2 | Hardscape Product Demand Growth by Material, 2018 – 2023
      • Table Figure 6-3 | Hardscape Materials: Product Examples
    • Design Trends in Materials
      • Contemporary & Natural Aesthetics
        • Table Figure 6-4 | Product Example: Rosetta Hardscapes Miros Slabs
        • Table Figure 6-5 | Product Example: Natural Paving's Inspired by Nature Hardscape Collection
        • Table Figure 6-6 | Product Example: Techo-Bloc Aquastorm Permeable Pavers
        • Table Figure 6-7 | Product Examples: Concrete Pavers with Natural Appearance
      • Porcelain Pavers & Tiles
        • Table Figure 6-8 | Product Example: Belgard Verona Porcelain Pavers
        • Table Figure 6-9 | Product Example: Mirage Granito Ceramico EVO_2/e
      • Unify Indoor & Outdoor Spaces
        • Table Figure 6-10 | Product Example: Daltile's "Indoor-To-Outdoor Transitional Living" Trend
        • Table Figure 6-11 | Product Example: MS International Seamless Sanctuary
    • New Product Introductions in Hardscaping Materials
      • Durability
        • Table Figure 6-12 | Product Example: Techo-Bloc HD2 Technology
        • Table Figure 6-13 | Product Example: EP Henry ColorTech Pavers
      • Environmentally Friendly
        • Table Figure 6-14 | Product Example: Belgard Permeable Pavers
        • Table Figure 6-15 | Product Example: Sagamore Ready Mix's EnviroCrete Pervious Ready-Mix Concrete
        • Table Figure 6-16 | Product Example: Coyote Landscape Products PerfEdge Steel Landscape Edging
        • Table Figure 6-17 | Product Example: EP Henry ECO Bristol Stone Pavers
      • Ease & Convenience
        • Table Figure 6-18 | Product Example: AZEK Paving Grid System
        • Table Figure 6-19 | Product Example: Highland Stone 2.0 Freestanding Wall System
        • Table Figure 6-20 | Product Example: Norstone Rock Panels
    • Concrete
      • Demand Forecast by Type, Application, &Market
        • Table Concrete Hardscape Demand by Type, Landscaping Application, &Market, 2008 – 2023
        • Table Figure 6-21 | Concrete Demand Growth by Type, 2018 – 2023
      • Concrete Pavers: Face-Mix vs. Through-Mix
        • Table Figure 6-22 | Product Example: Tectura Designs' Comparison of Face-Mix & Through-Mix Pavers
      • Ready-Mix Concrete
      • Concrete Blocks, Bricks, &Other Products
      • Suppliers
    • Stone Pavers, Tiles, &Boulders
      • Demand Forecast by Type, Application, &Market
        • Table Stone Paver, Tile, &Boulder Demand by Type, Landscaping Application, &Market, 2008 – 2023
        • Table Figure 6-23 | Stone Paver, Tile, &Boulder Demand Growth by Type, 2018 – 2023
      • Natural Stone
      • Manufactured (Faux) Stone
      • Suppliers
        • Table Key Manufacturers of Stone Pavers, Tiles, &Boulders
    • Wood
      • Demand by Application & Market
        • Table Wood Demand by Landscaping Application & Market, 2008 – 2023
      • Suppliers
    • Clay Brick
      • Demand by Application & Market
        • Table Clay Brick Demand by Landscaping Application & Market, 2008 – 2023
      • Suppliers
    • Aggregates
      • Demand by Application & Market
        • Table Aggregates Demand by Type, Landscaping Application, &Market, 2008 – 2023
      • Suppliers
    • Porcelain & Other Edging, Pavers, &Tiles
      • Demand by Application & Market
        • Table Porcelain & Other Edging, Paver, &Tile Demand by Landscaping Application & Market, 2008 – 2023
      • Suppliers
  • Applications
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 7-1 | Key Trends in Hardscaping Applications
    • Demand by Application
      • Table Hardscape Product Demand by Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
      • Table Figure 7-2 | Hardscape Product Demand Growth by Landscaping Application, 2018 – 2023
      • Table Figure 7-3 | Hardscape Applications: Examples
    • Patios
      • Patio Demand by Product
        • Table Patio Demand by Hardscaping Product, 2008 – 2023
        • Table Figure 7-4 | Patio Demand Growth by Hardscaping Product, 2018 – 2023
      • Patio Demand by Market
        • Table Patio Demand by Market, 2008 – 2023
    • Walkways
      • Walkway Demand by Product
        • Table Walkway Demand by Hardscaping Product, 2008 – 2023
      • Walkway Demand by Market
        • Table Walkway Demand by Market, 2008 – 2023
    • Walls
      • Wall Demand by Product
        • Table Wall Demand by Hardscaping Product, 2008 – 2023
      • Wall Demand by Market
        • Table Wall Demand by Market, 2008 – 2023
    • Edging & Other Applications
      • Edging & Other Application Demand by Product
        • Table Edging & Other Hardscape Application Demand by Product, 2008 – 2023
      • Edging & Other Hardscape Application Demand by Market
        • Table Edging & Other Hardscape Application Demand by Market, 2008 – 2023
  • Residential Markets
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 8-1 | Residential Market Trends in Hardscaping Products
    • Residential Hardscape Products
      • Demand by Product
        • Table Residential Hardscape Demand by Product, 2008 – 2023
      • Concrete
        • Table Residential Concrete Demand by Type & Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
      • Stone Pavers, Tiles, &Boulders
        • Table Residential Stone Paver, Tile, &Boulder Demand by Type & Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
      • Wood
        • Table Residential Wood Demand by Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
      • Clay Brick
        • Table Residential Clay Brick Demand by Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
      • Aggregates
        • Table Residential Aggregate Demand by Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
      • Porcelain & Other Edging, Pavers, &Tiles
        • Table Residential Porcelain & Other Edging, Paver, &Tile Demand by Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
    • Residential Hardscape Applications
      • Demand by Application
        • Table Residential Hardscaping Product Demand by Application, 2008 – 2023
      • Patios
        • Table Residential Patio Demand by Hardscaping Product, 2008 – 2023
      • Walkways
        • Table Residential Walkway Demand by Hardscaping Product, 2008 – 2023
      • Walls
        • Table Residential Wall Demand by Hardscaping Product, 2008 – 2023
      • Edging & Other Applications
        • Table Residential Edging & Other Landscaping Application Demand by Hardscaping Product, 2008 – 2023
    • Residential Hardscaping Project Types
      • Demand by Project Type (New Installation vs. Renovation & Repair)
        • Table Residential Hardscaping Demand by Project Type, 2008 – 2023
      • New Installations
      • Renovations & Repairs
  • Nonresidential Markets
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 9-1 | Nonresidential Market Trends in Hardscaping Products
    • Demand by Market
      • Table Nonresidential Hardscaping Demand by Market, 2008 – 2023
    • Commercial Market
      • Demand by Product & Application
        • Table Commercial Hardscaping Demand by Product & Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
      • Concrete
        • Table Commercial Concrete Demand by Type & Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
      • Stone Pavers, Tiles, &Boulders
        • Table Commercial Stone Paver, Tile, &Boulder Demand by Type & Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
      • Wood
        • Table Commercial Wood Hardscaping Demand by Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
      • Clay Brick
        • Table Commercial Clay Brick Demand by Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
      • Aggregates
        • Table Commercial Aggregates Demand by Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
      • Porcelain & Other Edging, Pavers, &Tiles
        • Table Commercial Porcelain & Other Edging, Paver, &Tile Demand by Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
    • Parks, Golf Course, &Other Markets
      • Demand by Product & Application
        • Table Park, Golf Course, &Other Markets Hardscaping Demand by Product & Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
      • Concrete
        • Table Park, Golf Course, &Other Markets: Concrete Demand by Type & Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
      • Stone Paver, Tile, &Boulder
        • Table Park, Golf Course, &Other Markets: Stone Paver, Tile, &Boulder Demand by Type & Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
      • Wood
        • Table Park, Golf Course, &Other Market Wood Demand by Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
      • Clay Brick
        • Table Park, Golf Course, &Other Market Clay Brick Demand by Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
      • Aggregates
        • Table Park, Golf Course, &Other Markets: Aggregates Demand by Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
      • Porcelain & Other Edging, Pavers, &Tiles
        • Table Park, Golf Course, &Other Markets: Porcelain & Other Edging, Paver, &Tile Demand by Landscaping Application, 2008 – 2023
  • End Users
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 10-1 | Key Trends in Hardscaping by End Users
    • Demand by End User
      • Table Hardscape Product Demand by End User, 2008 – 2023
      • Table Figure 10-2 | Hardscaping Product Demand Share: Professional vs. Consumer/DIY, 2008 – 2018
    • Professional End Users
    • Consumer/DIY End Users
  • Regions
    • Key Findings
      • Table Figure 11-1 | Key Trends in Regional Hardscaping Product Markets
    • Demand by Region
      • Table Hardscaping Product Demand by Region, 2008 – 2023
    • Northeast
      • Table Northeast Hardscaping Product Demand by Market, 2008 – 2023
    • Midwest
      • Table Midwest Hardscaping Product Demand by Market, 2008 – 2023
    • South
      • Table South Hardscaping Product Demand by Market, 2008 – 2023
    • West
      • Table West Hardscaping Product Demand by Market, 2008 – 2023
  • Industry Structure
    • Key Findings & Industry Composition
      • Table US Landscaping Product Sales by Company, 2018
    • Market Share
      • Table Figure 12-1 | Hardscape Products Market Share by Company, 2018
      • Table Figure 12-2 | US Hardscaping Products Market: Leading Supplier
      • Table Figure 12-3 | US Hardscaping Products Market: Second Leading Supplier
      • Table Figure 12-4 | US Hardscaping Products Market: Third Leading Supplier
      • Table Figure 12-5 | US Hardscaping Products Market: Fourth Leading Supplier
      • Table Figure 12-6 | US Hardscaping Products Market: Fifth Leading Supplier
    • Industry Restructuring
      • Table Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Competitive Strategies
    • Distribution Channels
    • List of Industry Participants
  • Appendix
    • Scope
      • Table Study Scope: US Geographic Regions & Subregions
      • Table Relevant Industry Codes
      • Table Relevant HS Codes
    • Definitions
    • Abbreviations
      • Table Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
    • Freedonia Methodology
    • Study-Specific Methodology
    • Sources
    • Associations & Agencies
    • Related Studies & Reports
    • Macroeconomic Assumptions
      • Economic Environment
        • Table Macroeconomic Indicators, 2008 – 2023
        • Table Figure 13-1 | Annual Growth in Real GDP, 2000 – 2018, Compared to 1980 – 2005 Average
      • Demographic Trends
        • Table Population & Households, 2008 – 2023
        • Table Figure 13-2 | Annual Population Growth, 2003 – 2018
      • Consumer Spending
        • Table Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2008 – 2023
      • Building Construction
        • Table Building Construction Expenditures, 2008 – 2023
      • Residential Building Construction
        • Table Residential Building Construction Expenditures, 2008 – 2023
      • Residential Improvements & Repairs
        • Table Residential Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2008 – 2023
      • Housing Completions
        • Table Housing Completions, 2008 – 2023
      • Housing Stock
        • Table Housing Stock by Type, 2008 – 2023
        • Table Figure 13-3 | Housing Stock by Year of Construction, 2018
      • Commercial Building Construction
        • Table Commercial Building Construction Expenditures, 2008 – 2023
      • Commercial Building Improvements & Repairs
        • Table Commercial Building Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2008 – 2023
      • Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures
        • Table Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures, 2008 – 2023

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