YCP in Numbers
With China's building materials market valued at
USD 500 billion*
in 2024, companies must navigate rapid urbanization and stringent sustainability standards.
Source: Statista, 2024
YCP Building Materials Experts in China
In China's building materials industry, rapid urbanization is driving demand, yet challenges persist.
YCP leverages deep industry insights and global professionals to tackle market barriers in China, offering strategic consulting firm solutions.
As a trusted partner, YCP stands ready to guide clients through the complexities of the building materials industry, ensuring success.
Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with China's Building Materials Professionals
The Building Materials sector in China is booming, driven by urbanization and infrastructure projects. YCP offers unparalleled strategy advisory.
With rapidly evolving regulations and a push for sustainability, YCP helps clients navigate the complex landscape of China's building materials market.
Our team of experts leverages local insights and global practices to aid our clients in scaling their operations efficiently within China.
Our Services
Marketing & Sales
Elevate your Marketing & Sales in China's building materials sector with YCP expertise.
- Branding & Brand Management
- Product & Portfolio Management
- Pricing
- Digital Marketing
- E-commerce
- Customer Experience
- Sales Channel Strategy
- Digital Sales
Operations
Elevate your Operations in China's Building Materials Sector with Expert YCP Guidance.
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- Growth Strategy Implementation
- Operation Transformation
- Manufacturing
- Organization Design
Supply Chain Management
Enhancing your supply chain for building materials in China, driving growth & efficiency.
- Supply Chain
- Digital Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Logistics
M&A, Transactions, and PMI
Elevate your M&A and PMI success in China's building materials sector with YCP.
- M&A Strategy
- Divesstiture/Curb-out Strategy
- M&A Target Scouting
- Buyer/Investor Search
- Commercial Due Diligence
- M&A Execution (Buy-side & Sell-side Financial Advisory)
- Valuation
- Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
- Value Creation
- IPO PMO
- Joint Venture
- Corporate Venture Capital
Strategy
Elevate your strategy in China's building materials sector with YCP's expert consulting.
- Business Strategy
- Corporate Finance
- Growth Opportunity Identification
- New Business Development
- Organization Strategy
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Asset/Project Risk Management
- Digital Strategy
- Strategic Partnership & Channel Strategy
Digital Transformation
Elevate your China-based materials business with our digital transformation expertise.
- DX Vision
- Digital Roadmap
- CIO/CDO Support
- System Architecture Design
- DX PMO
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
- Big Data Analysis
- IT Organization Design & Restructuring
- IT Portfolio Management
- Off-shore Development Centre Set-up
Public Services
Elevate your Public Services in China with YCP's expert consulting.
- Economic Development
- Public Policy Development
- E-Governance
Sustainability
Elevate sustainability in China's building materials sector with YCP expertise.
- Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
- Double Materiality
- Decarbonization & Net-Zero Strategy
- Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
- Sustainability Due Diligence
- Supply Chain Assessment
- ESG Reporting
- Investor Relations & Fundraising
- Organization & Governance Design
Market Research
Elevate your building materials business in China with our in-depth market research.
- Market Landscape
- Market Size
- Industry Structure and Trend
- Competitive Benchmark
- Business Partner Search & Screening
- B2B/B2C Customer Survey
- Consumer Research
Navigating Building Materials Sector in China
Regulatory challenges impacting growth in the building materials sector
- The building materials sector in China saw a 15% growth last year but ongoing changes in environmental regulations challenge ongoing operational activities.
- Businesses must regularly update compliance standards. Investing in cleaner technologies that meet new regulatory demands can contribute to resilient growth.
Supply chain disruptions affecting building materials businesses in China
- With labor and raw material costs increasing by 10% annually recently, China’s supply chain constraints have significantly hampered the building materials sector.
- To navigate disruptions, businesses should diversify suppliers and explore domestic resources, capitalizing on China's extensive logistics infrastructure to mitigate impacts.
Government incentives benefiting sustainable and innovative building materials
- China's dedication to green initiatives leads to subsidies, with ¥200 billion allocated yearly to encourage eco-friendly building materials solutions.
- Companies should invest in R&D to create green building products and technologies, leveraging government incentives to achieve competitive market positioning.
Rapid infrastructure development offers opportunities for growth
- China's GDP-spurred urbanization sees the construction market expanding by 8% annually, a significant driver for the building materials industry.
- Businesses can capitalize on infrastructure projects, partnering with local authorities to access favorable terms and large-scale new constructions driving demand.
Our Clients
We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.
What Our Clients Say About Us
"We are very happy with the projects handled by YCP for Saint-Gobain. The YCP teams have been fully engaged and have shown real professionalism. They understood our needs and completely fulfilled our expectations. Thanks to a step by step process, many interactions were possible between YCP and our company, and their team reacted with the right flexibility and pace. The studies conducted by YCP delivered very practical recommendations and valuable conclusions for us. We definitely recommend YCP. "
Global Marketing Director
Saint Gobain
"When I came to rebuild our China organization there was only one trusted advisor I knew I could turn to for support. Having used YCP in former roles, I knew they had the industry expertise, vast proprietary resources and having successfully used their insights before, I knew they were the right resource for growing our China market. "
President
Fosroc China
Results Through Expertise: Case Studies
Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.
Understanding Application Markets for Paint Solutions
Client
A leading paints and coatings company
Area
Greater China, Japan
Expertise Scope
Macroeconomic Research, Market Forecasting, Strategic Recommendations
Project Summary
Our team conducted research from a macroeconomic perspective, focusing on the development of downstream application segments for the client. The study covered the industry’s development history, revenue changes, key customer brands in the market, and growth drivers for the next five years. Through a comprehensive analysis of market factors, we forecasted the development prospects of the segmented market and provided corresponding assumptions and recommendations to support the strategic collaboration.
Market Assessment (Value Proposition, Customers, Competitors) and Growth Plan in China
Client
A leading global manufacturer of construction chemicals
Area
Greater China
Expertise Scope
Market Insights Analysis, Strategic Consultation, In-Depth Interviews
Project Summary
Our team provided market insights by designing project scopes, conducting secondary research using construction databases, and interviewing developers, project owners, and contractors. Through in-depth management interviews, we analyzed market growth, manufacturing capabilities, and product range, providing continuous strategic recommendations. Our findings and regular updates allowed the client to refine their approach, identify market opportunities, and align strategies with long-term growth goals.
YCP in Media
Our Group CEO Yuki Ishida and Managing Partner Karambir Anand shared insights at the ASEAN–Japan Young Business Leaders’ Summit.
At the Asian Power Summit 2025, our Director Harika G. led a session on Asia’s evolving energy mix.
Singapore Business Review featured Karambir Anand on Singapore’s expanding solar capacity and energy challenges.
Publications
ウィズ・アフターコロナ時代における中国の消費変化と企業経営のダイナミックな調整
中国の消費市場は、ポストコロナ期も依然として不安定な状態が続き、所得の減少、消費者信頼感の低迷、政策の不透明感が重荷となっています。消費者はより合理的な行動を取るようになり、生活必需品や健康、品質を重視する一方で、購買行動は明確にオンラインへとシフトしています。需要低迷が長期化する環境下において、企業には利益重視かつレジリエンスの高い事業モデルへの転換が求められています。
中国オンライン人材紹介市場の市場構造
中国のオンライン採用市場は、採用活動のモバイル化やデータドリブン化を背景に急速に成長しています。大手プラットフォームは、規模の優位性やAIを活用したマッチング機能によってトラフィックを獲得し、市場を主導しています。一方で、多様化する労働ニーズを背景に、特定領域に特化したニッチ型プラットフォームにも成長余地が残されています。競争の軸は、テクノロジーやデータ活用力に加え、エコシステムにおけるパートナーシップへと移行しつつあります。
中国ヘアケア市場インサイト： ヘアカラー市場における日本ブランドのプレゼンス
中国のヘアケア市場は急速に成長している一方で、国内に圧倒的なチャンピオンブランドはまだ存在していません。ヘアカラー分野では、安全性に対する高い評価とオンラインでの強い販売力を背景に、日本ブランドが優位なポジションを確立しています。今後は、非酸化型製品を中心に新たな成長機会が見込まれており、越境ECを通じて安全性を重視する消費者層へアプローチできる点が重要な成長ドライバーとなっています。
Meet Our Experts
Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners
Yuki Ishida
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America
Past Experience:
Goldman Sachs
Naoki Arai
Managing Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Asia
Past Experience:
Japan Research Institute
Pilar Dieter
Managing Partner
Nationality: American
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America
Past Experience:
Alaris Consulting
Leon Cheng
Partner
Nationality: Chinese
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America, South America
Past Experience:
EAC, DHL
Kei Hasegawa
Partner
Nationality: Japanese
Region Coverage:
Asia
Past Experience:
Deloitte
Chris Qin
Partner
Nationality: Chinese
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America
Past Experience:
Onkyo Corporation, Frost & Sullivan
Craig Morin
Partner
Nationality: American
Region Coverage:
Asia, North America, Europe, Middle East
Past Experience:
Tompkins Ventures, Adidas
Angelina Peng
Director
Nationality: Chinese
Region Coverage:
Asia
Past Experience:
YCP
Talk to Our Building Materials Experts
Arrange a session with our experts to explore how YCP can assist you in addressing your business challenges.
YCP Group is the leading professional firm in Asia empowering excellence through diverse expertise:
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YCP Group is the leading professional firm in Asia empowering excellence through diverse expertise:
- YCP
- YCP Auctus
- YCP Consus
