Brick, Stone & Construction Material Wholesaling in the US

Growth carved in stone

The boom in housing construction lifted growth of this mature industry significantly however as the boom ended so did the rate of growth. This cyclical downturn is expected to be short lived; the reconstruction of buildings and infrastructure in the region affected by Hurricane Katrina and an upswing within the construction industry is expected to boost growth in the future.

This industry comprises of establishments primarily engaged in wholesaling stone, cement, lime, construction sand, and gravel; brick; asphalt and concrete mixtures; and/or concrete, stone, and structural clay products. 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.