Market Trends of construction repair and rehabilitation chemicals Industry
Rising commercial construction investment and office spaces are likely to boost the commercial sector
- In 2022, the global commercial sector witnessed a 2% increase in its floor area, driven by a surge in demand for properties like offices, hotels, and retail malls. Notably, the Indian retail industry saw a significant uptick, with its top seven cities adding over 2.6 million sq. ft of mall space, marking a 27% jump from 2021. The following year, in 2023, the global commercial sector's floor area surged by approximately 6.8 billion sq. ft, largely propelled by a surge in foreign direct investment (FDI), necessitating new offices, warehouses, and retail outlets worldwide.
- Between 2018 and 2021, the global commercial sector's floor area expanded by 6.33% in volume. In 2021, office occupancy witnessed a robust growth of over 80% across nearly 390 metro cities globally. Additionally, from Q3 2021, there was a net absorption of 30 million sq. ft. of office space. Consequently, the global commercial sector's floor area swelled by approximately 6.5 billion sq. ft. in 2021 compared to the previous year.
- Projections indicate that the global commercial sector's floor area will register a CAGR of 2.21% in volume during the forecast period. This growth is fueled by heightened demand for commercial construction spending and office spaces. For instance, commercial construction spending in the United States is set to hit USD 646 billion by 2027. In India, the Grade A office market in the top seven cities is expected to expand to nearly 1 billion sq. ft by 2026 and further to 1.2 billion sq. ft by 2030.
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Increasing demand for housing units and investments in renovation are likely to boost residential sector constructions
- In 2022, the global residential sector witnessed a 1.35% increase in its existing floor area, driven by factors like population growth, rising wealth, and rapid urbanization. The residential construction sector, specifically, saw a surge of around 28.2 billion sq. ft in its floor area in 2023, primarily due to a rise in the number of homes. Notably, the United States was projected to have 241.19 million homes by 2023.
- Between 2018 and 2021, the global residential sector's floor area expanded by approximately 4.05% in terms of volume. In 2020, the residential sector accounted for 44% of the global construction industry, solidifying its position as the largest subsector and a key driver of global growth. The global residential floor area grew by about 27.6 billion sq. ft in 2021, with the United States alone completing 1.33 million housing units, marking a 4% increase from the previous year.
- Looking ahead, the global residential sector's floor area is projected to witness a CAGR of 1.50% in terms of volume. This growth will be fueled by sustained housing demand, increased investments, and supportive government policies. The emphasis on affordable housing is set to rejuvenate the global residential construction sector, aiding its recovery. For instance, it is estimated that India will require an additional 25 million affordable housing units by 2030 to meet the needs of its expanding urban population. Additionally, Europe has plans to invest approximately EUR 2.5 billion in residential dwelling renovations by 2030.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Rising industrial construction investment, as well as an increased warehousing space adoption, is likely to augment the demand for the industrial & institutional sector
