Paving Contractors in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: January 2024
NAICS 23899aRevenue
$23.1bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$X.Xbn
Employees
210k
Businesses
123k
Wages
$X.Xbn
Paving Contractors in the US industry analysis
Paving Contractors focus on paving driveways and parking areas for commercial and residential customers. The industry has recently benefited from broad economic improvements, including rising per capita disposable income and relatively low unemployment. Due to the pandemic, nonresidential construction activity was disrupted amid health and safety restrictions. Simultaneously residential construction flourished during this same period as homeowners took advantage of the time to conduct home improvement. This dynamic has been partially reversed as of late, as high interest rates have dissuaded investment in residential construction, while nonresidential construction has experienced a resurgence. Paving Contractors industry revenue fell at a CAGR 1.0% to $23.1 billion, with a decrease of 1.8% in 2023, as profit reached 6.8%.
Trends and Insights
- After having suffered dearly during the pandemic, non-residential construction activity has resumed in part due to surges in corporate profit. Demand from this sector has propelled paving contractors as delayed projects come to fruition.
- Asphalt has declined in popularity, as consumers have been shifting to other types of material, such as concrete and pavers, due to their improved durability and aesthetic appeal. This shift has coincided with increased disposable income, without which cash-strapped customers would either avoid upgrades altogether or use the less expensive asphalt.
- The Paving Contractors industry is characterized by a large number of small-scale establishments that aim to serve local areas. Business locations tend to correspond highly with the distribution of the population across the United States, with a keen focus on areas of high business activity due to the industry's reliance on volume of customers.
- Most paving contractors serve local markets and compete on price, quality and timeliness. The process of laying asphalt, while being the most affordable paving option, is largely generic, causing price-based competition among this segment's operators to be intense.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 1.0 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $23.1bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Pandemic disrupts non-residential construction markets and cripples demand
- When the lockdown was announced in March, construction industries were majorly affected as construction sites had to be abandoned and workers were not permitted to return to control the spread. This has led to a drastic decrease in value of private nonresidential construction. Declines in consumer spending and corporate profit hindered revenue gains for paving contractors.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Demand from residential markets slows
- As the Federal Reserve has remained committed to raising interest rates to combat the high inflationary environment, the housing market will continue to suffer. With homeowners less likely to reinvest into home improvement, paving contractors will be stymied by this lack of demand.
Biggest companies in the Paving Contractors in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2023 | Revenue ($m)
2023 | Profit ($m)
2023 | Profit Margin (%)
2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rabine Group | 343.0 | 23.2 | 6.8 | |
Rose Paving LLC | 296.0 | 20.2 | 6.8 | |
Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. | 157.1 | 9.0 | 5.7 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Paving, Sealcoating and Striping. Paving is the largest segment of the Paving Contractors in the US.
Trends and Insights
Consumers shift from prioritizing affordability to quality
- The paving of driveways and parking areas for both residential and commercial customers is largely done using asphalt. This type of driveway has grown in popularity over the decades because of its affordability. While asphalt is considered the most affordable option, it does lack durability and strength compared with other popular materials.
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Competitors
- Concrete Contractors in the US
Complementors
- Masonry in the US
- Tile Installers in the US
- Roofing Contractors in the US
International industries
- Landscaping Services in Australia
- Landscaping Services in New Zealand
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry comprises establishments that specialize in paving residential and commercial driveways and parking areas. Establishments in this industry typically use asphalt, concrete or brick when performing their paving services. Excluded from this industry are operators that pave streets and highways; these services are part of the Road and Highway Construction industry (IBISWorld report 23731a).
What's included in this industry?
PavingSealcoatingStripingRepairStone, brick, tile and clayCompanies
Rabine GroupRose Paving LLCKokosing Construction Company, Inc.Purchase this report to view all 20 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
AGITATORAGGREGATESEALERIndustry Code
NAICS 238390 - Paving Contractors in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
After having suffered dearly during the pandemic, non-residential construction activity has resumed in part due to surges in corporate profit. Demand from this sector has pro...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Asphalt has declined in popularity, as consumers have been shifting to other types of material, such as concrete and pavers, due to their improved durability and aesthetic app...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The Paving Contractors industry is characterized by a large number of small-scale establishments that aim to serve local areas. Business locations tend to correspond highly w...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Most paving contractors serve local markets and compete on price, quality and timeliness. The process of laying asphalt, while being the most affordable paving option, is lar...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
The paving contractor industry has a low market share concentration as most participants operate on a local level due to the service-based nature of the industry. Most paving...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Rabine Group's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Rose Paving LLC's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.'s performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 17 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Rabine Group, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Rose Paving LLC, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Kokosing Construction Company, Inc., and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 17 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The number of housing starts has declined amid high interest rates dissuaded investment in residential construction. This lack of activity has translated into dampened demand...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The associated businesses closures as a result of the pandemic severely disrupted paving activity, nonresidential activity has resumed but profit has yet to recover. As corpo...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Paving Contractors in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Paving Contractors in the US industry in United States is $23.1bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Paving Contractors in the US industry in 2024?
There are 123k businesses in the Paving Contractors in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Paving Contractors in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Paving Contractors in the US industry in United States has been declining at a CAGR of 1.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Paving Contractors in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Paving Contractors in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Paving Contractors in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Paving Contractors market in United States are Rabine Group, Rose Paving LLC and Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.
What does the Paving Contractors in the US in United States include?
Paving and Sealcoating are part of the Paving Contractors in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Paving Contractors in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Rabine Group.
How competitive is the Paving Contractors in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Paving Contractors in the US industry in United States.
