Global Countertops

Report Overview

This report forecasts to 2028 global demand for countertops by material, market, and major world region in square meters. Material segments include: solid surface and other cast polymers; natural stone; laminate; engineered stone; porcelain slab/sintered stone; and small volume materials such as tile, concrete, and wood (butcher block). Reported markets encompass: residential buildings and nonresidential buildings. Major world regions include North America, Western Europe, Asia/Pacific, and all other regions.

To illustrate historical trends, world, material, market, and regional demand (including material and market segments) are provided for 2013, 2018, and 2023.

A countertop (sometimes referred to as a bench top or work top) is the firm, flat, horizontal work surface on top of a counter, generally at waist level. Countertops are mostly found in kitchens and bathrooms but can be used in any work area. For purposes of this report, edging and backsplashes used in conjunction with countertops are also included.

Tile made from metal and glass (including bronze, copper, glass, iron, nickel, pewter, stainless steel, tin, and zinc) are included under tile demand numbers for purposes of this report and not under the material type.

Stone tiles differ from stone slabs in that natural stone tiles are generally sold in thin one-foot squares, while stone slabs are much thicker and heavier; and there are grout lines in stone tile counters.

Integrated sinks are included in demand if they feature functional counter space on either side of the sink (only the counter space itself is included in the countertop estimate – the sink itself is excluded). If the integrated sink only features a small edge or lip, the entire integrated sink is excluded.

Excluded from the scope of this report are: recycled materials, including completely recycled materials, partially recycled materials, or reclaimed materials, such as tiles salvaged from other countertop installations (since no new tiles must be produced); materials used as wall coverings; countertops used in applications other than residential and nonresidential buildings – such as in recreational vehicles, ships, and boats; and surfaces installed on tables, rolling utility carts, and other furniture.

For the purposes of this report, all data including countertop demand, pricing, and market share is measured at the materials level.

Other various topics, including profiles of pertinent leading companies, are covered in this report. A full outline of report items by page is available in the Table of Contents.

Related NAICS Codes

Table of Contents

HIGHLIGHTS

• Solid Surface/Cast Polymers
• Natural Stone
• Laminate
• Engineered Stone
• Porcelain Slab/Sintered Stone
• Other Countertop Materials

• Residential
• Nonresidential

• Regional Demand Overview
• North America
• Western Europe
• Asia/Pacific
• Other Regions

• Industry Characteristics
• Market Share

• Scope
• Sources
• Industry Codes
• Freedonia Methodology
• Resources

• Figure 1 | Global Countertop Market Outlook, 2023 - 2028
• Figure 2 | Global Countertop Demand by Material; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (mil sq mtr)
• Table 1 | Global Countertop Demand by Material; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (mil sq mtr)
• Figure 3 | Global Countertop Demand by Material; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (%)
• Figure 4 | Global Countertop Demand by Market; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (mil sq mtr)
• Table 2 | Global Countertop Demand by Market; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (mil sq mtr)
• Figure 5 | Global Countertop Demand by Market; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (%)
• Figure 6 | Global Countertop Demand by Region; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (mil sq mtr)
• Table 3 | Global Countertop Demand by Region; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (mil sq mtr)
• Figure 7 | Global Countertop Demand by Region; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (%)
• Figure 8 | North America: Countertop Demand by Material; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (mil sq mtr)
• Figure 9 | North America: Countertop Demand by Market; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (mil sq mtr)
• Table 4 | North America: Countertop Demand by Material & Market; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (mil sq mtr)
• Figure 10 | Western Europe: Countertop Demand by Material; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (mil sq mtr)
• Figure 11 | Western Europe: Countertop Demand by Market; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (mil sq mtr)
• Table 5 | Western Europe: Countertop Demand by Material & Market; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (mil sq mtr)
• Figure 12 | Asia/Pacific: Countertop Demand by Material; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (mil sq mtr)
• Figure 13 | Asia/Pacific: Countertop Demand by Market; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (mil sq mtr)
• Table 6 | Asia/Pacific: Countertop Demand by Material & Market; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (mil sq mtr)
• Figure 14 | Other Regions: Countertop Demand by Region; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (mil sq mtr)
• Figure 15 | Other Regions: Countertop Demand by Material; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (mil sq mtr)
• Table 7 | Other Regions: Countertop Demand by Region & Material; 2013, 2018, 2023, 2028 (mil sq mtr)
• Figure 16 | Global Countertop Market Share by Company, 2023 (%)
• Table 8 | Leading Suppliers to the Global Countertop Market
• Table 9 | HS Codes Related to Countertops
• Table 10 | NACE Codes Related to Countertops
• Table 11 | NAICS & SIC Codes Related to Countertops