Lumber & Other Building Materials Stores in the US

Building a new future

The low barriers along with low levels of product differentiation, and throwing tax into the mix, will make it difficult for new entrants to develop niche markets in this labor intensive industry. Although volatility is low, there are other material factors which support a declining life cycle, including the consistent falls in the number of enterprises and establishments in operation, the low demand for building material products and virtually no technology advantages of late.

This industry comprises establishments (except those known as home centers, paint and wallpaper stores and hardware stores) primarily engaged in retailing specialized lines of new building materials, such as lumber, fencing, glass, door, plumbing fixtures and supplies, electrical supplies, prefabricated buildings and kits and kitchen and bath cabinets and countertops to be installed. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.