The study involved four major activities for estimating the current size of the global lightweight aggregates market. Exhaustive secondary research was carried out to collect information on the market, the peer product market, and the parent product group market. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizes with the industry experts across the value chain of Lightweight aggregates through primary research. Both the top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the overall size of the lightweight aggregates market. After that, market breakdown and data triangulation procedures were used to determine the size of different segments and sub-segments of the market.
Secondary Research
The market for the companies offering lightweight aggregates is arrived at by secondary data available through paid and unpaid sources, analyzing the product portfolios of the major companies in the ecosystem, and rating the companies by their performance and quality. Various secondary sources such as Business Standard, Bloomberg, World Bank, and Factiva were referred to, to identify and collect information for this study on the lightweight aggregates market. The secondary sources include annual reports, press releases, investor presentations of companies, white papers, journals, certified publications, and articles from recognized authors, directories, and databases. In the secondary research process, various secondary sources were referred to for identifying and collecting information related to the study. Secondary sources included annual reports, press releases, and investor presentations of lightweight aggregates vendors, forums, certified publications, and whitepapers. The secondary research was used to obtain critical information on the industry’s value chain, the total pool of key players, market classification, and segmentation from the market and technology-oriented perspectives.
Primary Research
In the primary research process, various primary sources from both the supply and demand sides were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information for this report. The primary sources from the supply side included industry experts, such as Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Vice Presidents (VPs), marketing directors, technology and innovation directors, and related key executives from various key companies and organizations operating in the lightweight aggregates market. After the complete market engineering (calculations for market statistics, market breakdown, market size estimations, market forecasting, and data triangulation), extensive primary research was conducted to gather information and verify and validate the critical numbers arrived at. Primary research was also conducted to identify the segmentation types, industry trends, competitive landscape of lightweight aggregates offered by various market players, and key market dynamics, such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, challenges, industry trends, and key player strategies. In the complete market engineering process, the top-down and bottom-up approaches were extensively used, along with several data triangulation methods, to perform the market estimation and market forecasting for the overall market segments and subsegments listed in this report. Extensive qualitative and quantitative analysis was performed on the complete market engineering process to list the key information/insights throughout the report.
Following is the breakdown of primary respondents—
Notes: Others include sales, marketing, and product managers.
Tier 1: >USD 1 Billion; Tier 2: USD 500 million–1 Billion; and Tier 3: < USD 500 million.
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Market Size Estimation
Both the top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the global size of the lightweight aggregates market. These approaches were also used extensively to estimate the size of various dependent segments of the market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size included the following:
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall market size using the market size estimation processes explained above, the market was split into several segments and subsegments. The data triangulation and market breakup procedures were employed, wherever applicable, to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics of each market segment and subsegment. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides.
Market Definition
Lightweight aggregate is a type of coarse aggregate used in the production of lightweight concrete products such as concrete blocks, structural concrete, and pavement. Lightweight aggregates are categorized into two main types: natural and artificial. Natural lightweight aggregates are naturally occurring materials that include pumice, volcanic cinders, scoria, sawdust, rice husk, and diatomite. The artificial lightweight aggregates include expanded clay and shale, perlite, vermiculite, fly ash, slag, and others. Lightweight aggregates are aggregates of mineral origin with a particle density not exceeding 2000 kg/m³ or a loose bulk density not exceeding 1200 kg/m³. The high porosity of lightweight aggregates enhances their thermal insulation and soundproofing properties. Their irregular shape and rough surface texture improve the bonding strength between the aggregate and cement paste in concrete, resulting in enhanced mechanical performance. The reduced weight of lightweight concrete helps lower the dead load on a structure, allowing for the use of smaller foundations and thinner structural elements. The lower weight reduces shipping and handling costs. Lightweight aggregates are used in the construction industry for producing lightweight concrete in structural and non-structural applications. They are also used in infrastructure and other applications such as geotechnical.
Stakeholders
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Lightweight Aggregates Manufacturers
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Raw Material Suppliers
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Construction Companies
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Distribution and Logistics Company
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Infrastructure Developers
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Precast Concrete Manufacturers
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Research & Development Entities
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Industry Associations and Regulatory Bodies
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Waste Management and Recycling Companies
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End Users
Report Objectives
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To estimate and forecast the lightweight aggregates market, in terms of value and volume
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To provide detailed information about the major factors (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges) influencing the market growth
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To define, describe, and forecast the market product, application, and region
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To forecast the market size along with segments and submarkets, in key regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), Middle East & Africa (MEA), and South America along with their key countries
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To strategically analyze micro markets, for individual growth trends, prospects, and their contribution to the total market
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To analyze growth opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide details on the competitive landscape for market leaders
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To strategically profile key players and comprehensively analyze their market shares and core competencies
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To analyze competitive developments, such as acquisitions, product launches, agreements, and expansions in the lightweight aggregates market
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