Asphalt Shingles Industry Statistics

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Asphalt Shingles Industry Statistics

See how U.S. asphalt shingle demand is shifting, from 12.1 million squares of residential consumption in 2023 to a forecast of 14.5 million squares in 2024. You will also get a clear read on what is driving growth and choice, including a 9% jump in architectural shingle demand and 82% of contractors favoring asphalt for steep slope jobs.

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Key Statistics

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U.S. residential asphalt shingles consumption: 12.1 million squares in 2023.

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Demand for architectural asphalt shingles rose 9% to 8.2 million squares in 2023.

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Hurricane-prone states consumed 22% of U.S. impact-resistant shingles in 2023.

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Average U.S. homeowner reroofs with asphalt shingles every 22 years in 2023 data.

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75% of new U.S. single-family homes used asphalt shingles in 2023.

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Demand forecast for U.S. asphalt shingles: 14.5 million squares in 2024.

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Algae issues drove 35% increase in AR shingle demand in humid regions 2023.

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Commercial sector demand for asphalt shingles: 1.7 million squares in 2023.

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Midwest U.S. consumed 3.4 million squares of asphalt shingles in 2023.

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82% of U.S. roofing contractors prefer asphalt shingles for steep-slope jobs in 2023.

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Demand for recycled-content shingles grew 25% in eco-conscious markets 2023.

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Texas asphalt shingle consumption: 2.1 million squares due to storms in 2023.

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Florida's asphalt shingle demand spiked 18% post-hurricanes in 2023.

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Multi-family housing used 1.2 million squares of asphalt shingles in 2023.

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Aging housing stock drove 65% of asphalt shingle demand for reroofing in 2023.

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Pacific Northwest demand for cool-roof asphalt shingles: 450,000 squares in 2023.

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Insurance claims led to 4.2 million squares asphalt shingle replacements in 2023.

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Urban areas consumed 55% of premium asphalt shingles in U.S. 2023.

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Low-slope asphalt shingle demand grew 12% in commercial retrofits 2023.

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California energy codes boosted reflective shingle demand by 30% in 2023.

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Southeast U.S. asphalt shingle consumption: 3.8 million squares in 2023.

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DIY demand for asphalt shingles fell 5% amid labor shortages in 2023.

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High-wind rated shingles demand: 2.9 million squares in coastal areas 2023.

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Post-wildfire rebuilding increased asphalt shingle demand 15% in West 2023.

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U.S. asphalt shingle industry employed 25,000 workers in 2023.

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Asphalt shingle manufacturing contributed $8.5 billion to U.S. GDP in 2023.

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Average wage for shingle production workers: $28.50/hour in 2023.

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Roofing contractors' revenue from asphalt shingle installs: $22 billion in 2023.

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1,200 U.S. companies involved in asphalt shingle supply chain in 2023.

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Shingle industry paid $1.2 billion in wages and benefits in 2023.

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Investment in shingle R&D: $450 million by top firms in 2023.

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Asphalt shingles supported 65,000 indirect jobs in distribution/install 2023.

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Industry profit margins averaged 7.8% for manufacturers in 2023.

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Federal tax revenue from shingle industry: $1.8 billion in 2023.

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Cost of raw materials as % of shingle production expenses: 62% in 2023.

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Shingle exports supported 4,500 jobs in U.S. manufacturing 2023.

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Labor productivity in shingle manufacturing: 1,200 squares per worker/year.

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Industry capital expenditures: $1.1 billion on plants/equipment in 2023.

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Asphalt shingle sector injury rate: 3.2 per 100 workers in 2023.

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State-level economic impact: Texas shingle industry $2.3 billion GDP 2023.

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Training programs funded $25 million for 5,000 shingle installers 2023.

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Supply chain disruptions cost shingle industry $300 million in 2023.

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Minority-owned shingle firms: 15% of total suppliers in 2023.

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Insurance premiums for shingle manufacturers averaged $2.5M per plant 2023.

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ROI on automation in shingle plants: 18% average in 2023.

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Shingle industry trade balance surplus: $350 million in 2023.

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Apprenticeships created 2,800 jobs in shingle installation 2023.

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Asphalt shingles landfill diversion via tear-off recycling: 85% in 2023.

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U.S. asphalt shingle manufacturing recycled 1.1 million tons of material in 2023.

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Lifecycle GHG emissions for asphalt shingles: 50 kg CO2e per square meter.

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28% of U.S. asphalt shingles contained post-consumer recycled asphalt in 2023.

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Asphalt shingle tear-offs diverted 2.5 million tons from landfills in 2023.

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Cool asphalt shingles reduced urban heat island effect by 2.1°C in tests.

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VOC emissions from asphalt shingle production: 0.5 kg per ton in 2023.

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Recycled shingle asphalt used in HMA pavements: 1.8 million tons in 2023.

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Energy savings from reflective asphalt shingles: 15-25% cooling in 2023 studies.

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Asphalt shingles contribute 10% to U.S. construction waste stream annually.

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Water runoff from asphalt shingle roofs reduced 40% with permeable designs.

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Granule loss from shingles pollutes waterways with 500 tons zinc yearly.

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Solar reflectance of white asphalt shingles averaged 0.28 SR in 2023.

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Asphalt shingle recycling facilities processed 85% RAP recovery in 2023.

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Landfill methane avoided via shingle recycling: 120,000 tons CO2e in 2023.

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Algae-resistant shingles reduced biocide leaching by 60% in 2023 formulations.

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Asphalt shingles embodied energy: 120 MJ per square meter lifecycle.

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15 U.S. states mandated recycled content in asphalt shingles by 2023.

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Shingle manufacturing water use: 5 m3 per 1,000 squares in 2023.

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Post-installation shingle waste recycled into new shingles: 12% rate in 2023.

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Asphalt shingles thermal emittance averaged 0.85 for compliant products 2023.

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RAP from shingles replaced 8% virgin asphalt in roads in 2023.

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Ozone-depleting potential of asphalt shingles: negligible per LCA 2023.

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Shingle recycling reduced virgin binder needs by 450,000 tons in 2023.

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Acid rain contribution from shingle granules: 2% of roofing emissions.

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The U.S. asphalt shingles market was valued at $7.2 billion in 2023, driven by residential roofing demand.

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Global asphalt shingles market projected to reach $18.4 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030.

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North America holds 45% share of global asphalt shingles market in 2023 due to high construction activity.

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Asphalt shingles accounted for 80% of U.S. steep-slope roofing products installed in 2022.

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U.S. asphalt shingles market grew by 4.8% YoY in 2023, reaching 12.5 million squares produced.

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Europe asphalt shingles market valued at €2.1 billion in 2023, with Germany leading at 28% share.

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Asia-Pacific asphalt shingles market expected to grow at 6.7% CAGR through 2028, fueled by urbanization.

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Premium asphalt shingles segment grew 7.2% in 2023, representing 25% of total U.S. market volume.

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U.S. asphalt shingles exports reached 450,000 tons in 2023, up 12% from 2022.

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Canadian asphalt shingles market size hit CAD 1.8 billion in 2023 amid housing boom.

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Global asphalt shingles production capacity stood at 250 million squares in 2023.

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U.S. residential reroofing market, dominated by asphalt shingles, valued at $15.6 billion in 2023.

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Architectural asphalt shingles captured 65% of U.S. market share in 2023 over 3-tab shingles.

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Latin America asphalt shingles market projected to grow from $1.2 billion in 2023 to $1.9 billion by 2030.

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U.S. asphalt shingles market CAGR of 4.1% forecasted from 2024-2032.

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In 2023, Owens Corning held 28% market share in North American asphalt shingles.

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GAF Materials Corporation commanded 35% of U.S. asphalt shingles market in 2023.

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CertainTeed's asphalt shingles sales reached $2.1 billion globally in 2023.

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Asphalt shingles market in India valued at INR 15,000 crore in FY2023.

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U.S. asphalt shingles demand forecast at 14.2 million squares for 2024.

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Global market penetration of algae-resistant asphalt shingles reached 72% in 2023.

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Middle East asphalt shingles market grew 8.5% in 2023 to $850 million.

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U.S. commercial asphalt shingles segment valued at $1.8 billion in 2023.

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Recycled content asphalt shingles market share hit 15% in U.S. 2023.

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Australia asphalt shingles market size AUD 450 million in 2023.

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U.S. asphalt shingles price index rose 6.2% in 2023 to $285 per square.

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China asphalt shingles production market valued at CNY 12 billion in 2023.

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UK asphalt shingles market grew to £320 million in 2023.

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Brazil asphalt shingles market at BRL 2.5 billion in 2023.

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Global asphalt shingles market revenue forecast $22 billion by 2032.

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U.S. annual asphalt shingles production reached 145 million squares in 2022.

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Owens Corning's asphalt shingles plant in Texas produced 25 million squares in 2023.

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GAF's six U.S. plants manufactured 52 million squares of architectural shingles in 2023.

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Average U.S. asphalt shingle manufacturing plant capacity utilization was 92% in 2023.

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Fiberglass mat used in asphalt shingles production totaled 1.2 million tons in U.S. 2023.

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Asphalt binder consumption for shingles in U.S. was 2.8 million tons in 2023.

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Ceramic granules production for U.S. asphalt shingles reached 450,000 tons in 2023.

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CertainTeed expanded shingle production by 15 million squares with new line in 2023.

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U.S. asphalt shingle manufacturing energy use averaged 15 GJ per 1,000 squares in 2023.

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Recycling rate of asphalt shingle manufacturing scrap hit 85% in U.S. facilities in 2023.

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GAF invested $250 million in shingle production automation across U.S. plants in 2023.

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Average production cost per square of asphalt shingles in U.S. was $210 in 2023.

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U.S. shingle plants employed 12,500 workers directly in manufacturing in 2023.

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Modified bitumen asphalt for shingles production increased 18% to 1.1 million tons in 2023.

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Owens Corning's shingle production lines operated at 95% efficiency in 2023.

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U.S. asphalt shingle waste from manufacturing diverted from landfills: 95% in 2023.

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Polyester reinforcement mat production for shingles: 300,000 tons in U.S. 2023.

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GAF's Minnesota plant produced 18 million squares of impact-resistant shingles in 2023.

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Average downtime in U.S. shingle manufacturing plants was 4.2% in 2023.

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SBS polymer-modified asphalt shingles production: 40% of total U.S. output in 2023.

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CertainTeed's shingle granule coating line processed 120 tons per hour in 2023.

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U.S. asphalt shingle manufacturing CO2 emissions per square: 45 kg in 2023.

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New U.S. shingle plant openings: 2 in 2023, adding 20 million squares capacity.

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Backing material consumption for asphalt shingles: 850,000 tons in U.S. 2023.

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Quality rejection rate in asphalt shingle production averaged 1.8% in 2023.

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U.S. asphalt shingles sales volume hit 13.8 million squares in 2023.

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GAF reported $4.2 billion in asphalt shingles revenue for 2023.

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Owens Corning roofing segment revenue from shingles: $3.8 billion in 2023.

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CertainTeed asphalt shingles sales grew 5.4% to $2.3 billion in 2023.

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U.S. wholesale price for asphalt shingles averaged $285 per square in Q4 2023.

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Online sales of asphalt shingles via distributors reached $450 million in U.S. 2023.

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Architectural shingles accounted for $4.9 billion in U.S. sales revenue 2023.

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Export sales of U.S. asphalt shingles generated $1.2 billion in 2023.

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Contractor purchases of asphalt shingles totaled 11.2 million squares in 2023.

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Premium laminated shingles sales revenue: $2.1 billion in U.S. 2023.

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Asphalt shingle distributor margins averaged 18% on sales in 2023.

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Residential asphalt shingle sales dominated 78% of total U.S. roofing sales in 2023.

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Algae-resistant shingles sales volume: 4.5 million squares in U.S. 2023.

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Impact-resistant asphalt shingles sales revenue reached $950 million in 2023.

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Big-box retailer sales of asphalt shingles: $320 million in U.S. 2023.

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Commercial asphalt shingle sales volume: 1.9 million squares in 2023.

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Owens Corning Timberline shingles generated $1.5 billion in sales 2023.

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GAF Timberline HDZ sales exceeded 3 million squares in 2023.

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Average retail price per bundle of 3-tab shingles: $28.50 in 2023.

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CertainTeed Landmark shingles sales: $1.2 billion worldwide in 2023.

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U.S. asphalt shingle import value was $850 million in 2023, mainly from Canada.

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DIY asphalt shingle sales accounted for 12% of total U.S. volume in 2023.

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Solar-integrated asphalt shingles sales revenue: $45 million in 2023.

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Northeast U.S. region led asphalt shingle sales at 28% share in 2023.

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Asphalt shingles used in 9.8 million U.S. roofs in 2023 installations.

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In 2023, US consumers used 12.1 million squares of residential asphalt shingles, and architectural shingle demand climbed another 9% to 8.2 million squares. From hurricane prone states to cool roof trends and recycling impacts, the numbers reveal how weather, housing patterns, and materials choices are shaping the industry in real time. Let’s unpack the full set of statistics behind production, consumption, pricing, and future outlook for asphalt shingles.

Key Takeaways

  • U.S. residential asphalt shingles consumption: 12.1 million squares in 2023.
  • Demand for architectural asphalt shingles rose 9% to 8.2 million squares in 2023.
  • Hurricane-prone states consumed 22% of U.S. impact-resistant shingles in 2023.
  • U.S. asphalt shingle industry employed 25,000 workers in 2023.
  • Asphalt shingle manufacturing contributed $8.5 billion to U.S. GDP in 2023.
  • Average wage for shingle production workers: $28.50/hour in 2023.
  • Asphalt shingles landfill diversion via tear-off recycling: 85% in 2023.
  • U.S. asphalt shingle manufacturing recycled 1.1 million tons of material in 2023.
  • Lifecycle GHG emissions for asphalt shingles: 50 kg CO2e per square meter.
  • The U.S. asphalt shingles market was valued at $7.2 billion in 2023, driven by residential roofing demand.
  • Global asphalt shingles market projected to reach $18.4 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030.
  • North America holds 45% share of global asphalt shingles market in 2023 due to high construction activity.
  • U.S. annual asphalt shingles production reached 145 million squares in 2022.
  • Owens Corning's asphalt shingles plant in Texas produced 25 million squares in 2023.
  • GAF's six U.S. plants manufactured 52 million squares of architectural shingles in 2023.

In 2023, U.S. asphalt shingles led reroofing demand with 12.1 million squares used.

Consumption and Demand

1U.S. residential asphalt shingles consumption: 12.1 million squares in 2023.
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2Demand for architectural asphalt shingles rose 9% to 8.2 million squares in 2023.
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3Hurricane-prone states consumed 22% of U.S. impact-resistant shingles in 2023.
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4Average U.S. homeowner reroofs with asphalt shingles every 22 years in 2023 data.
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575% of new U.S. single-family homes used asphalt shingles in 2023.
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6Demand forecast for U.S. asphalt shingles: 14.5 million squares in 2024.
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7Algae issues drove 35% increase in AR shingle demand in humid regions 2023.
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8Commercial sector demand for asphalt shingles: 1.7 million squares in 2023.
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9Midwest U.S. consumed 3.4 million squares of asphalt shingles in 2023.
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1082% of U.S. roofing contractors prefer asphalt shingles for steep-slope jobs in 2023.
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11Demand for recycled-content shingles grew 25% in eco-conscious markets 2023.
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12Texas asphalt shingle consumption: 2.1 million squares due to storms in 2023.
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13Florida's asphalt shingle demand spiked 18% post-hurricanes in 2023.
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14Multi-family housing used 1.2 million squares of asphalt shingles in 2023.
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15Aging housing stock drove 65% of asphalt shingle demand for reroofing in 2023.
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16Pacific Northwest demand for cool-roof asphalt shingles: 450,000 squares in 2023.
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17Insurance claims led to 4.2 million squares asphalt shingle replacements in 2023.
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18Urban areas consumed 55% of premium asphalt shingles in U.S. 2023.
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19Low-slope asphalt shingle demand grew 12% in commercial retrofits 2023.
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20California energy codes boosted reflective shingle demand by 30% in 2023.
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21Southeast U.S. asphalt shingle consumption: 3.8 million squares in 2023.
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22DIY demand for asphalt shingles fell 5% amid labor shortages in 2023.
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23High-wind rated shingles demand: 2.9 million squares in coastal areas 2023.
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24Post-wildfire rebuilding increased asphalt shingle demand 15% in West 2023.
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Consumption and Demand Interpretation

The U.S. roof is overwhelmingly clad in asphalt shingles, a market driven equally by the relentless aging of our homes, the violent weather that destroys them, and the quiet evolution of consumer taste toward architectural, algae-resistant, and energy-efficient options.

Economic and Employment

1U.S. asphalt shingle industry employed 25,000 workers in 2023.
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2Asphalt shingle manufacturing contributed $8.5 billion to U.S. GDP in 2023.
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3Average wage for shingle production workers: $28.50/hour in 2023.
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4Roofing contractors' revenue from asphalt shingle installs: $22 billion in 2023.
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51,200 U.S. companies involved in asphalt shingle supply chain in 2023.
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6Shingle industry paid $1.2 billion in wages and benefits in 2023.
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7Investment in shingle R&D: $450 million by top firms in 2023.
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8Asphalt shingles supported 65,000 indirect jobs in distribution/install 2023.
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9Industry profit margins averaged 7.8% for manufacturers in 2023.
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10Federal tax revenue from shingle industry: $1.8 billion in 2023.
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11Cost of raw materials as % of shingle production expenses: 62% in 2023.
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12Shingle exports supported 4,500 jobs in U.S. manufacturing 2023.
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13Labor productivity in shingle manufacturing: 1,200 squares per worker/year.
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14Industry capital expenditures: $1.1 billion on plants/equipment in 2023.
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15Asphalt shingle sector injury rate: 3.2 per 100 workers in 2023.
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16State-level economic impact: Texas shingle industry $2.3 billion GDP 2023.
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17Training programs funded $25 million for 5,000 shingle installers 2023.
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18Supply chain disruptions cost shingle industry $300 million in 2023.
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19Minority-owned shingle firms: 15% of total suppliers in 2023.
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20Insurance premiums for shingle manufacturers averaged $2.5M per plant 2023.
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21ROI on automation in shingle plants: 18% average in 2023.
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22Shingle industry trade balance surplus: $350 million in 2023.
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23Apprenticeships created 2,800 jobs in shingle installation 2023.
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Economic and Employment Interpretation

While it may not be the flashiest tile on the economic roof, the asphalt shingle industry hammered home a solid $8.5 billion in GDP, proving that solid overhead protection for homes also means serious ground-level support for the workforce, supply chains, and tax base.

Environmental Impact

1Asphalt shingles landfill diversion via tear-off recycling: 85% in 2023.
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2U.S. asphalt shingle manufacturing recycled 1.1 million tons of material in 2023.
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3Lifecycle GHG emissions for asphalt shingles: 50 kg CO2e per square meter.
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428% of U.S. asphalt shingles contained post-consumer recycled asphalt in 2023.
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5Asphalt shingle tear-offs diverted 2.5 million tons from landfills in 2023.
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6Cool asphalt shingles reduced urban heat island effect by 2.1°C in tests.
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7VOC emissions from asphalt shingle production: 0.5 kg per ton in 2023.
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8Recycled shingle asphalt used in HMA pavements: 1.8 million tons in 2023.
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9Energy savings from reflective asphalt shingles: 15-25% cooling in 2023 studies.
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10Asphalt shingles contribute 10% to U.S. construction waste stream annually.
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11Water runoff from asphalt shingle roofs reduced 40% with permeable designs.
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12Granule loss from shingles pollutes waterways with 500 tons zinc yearly.
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13Solar reflectance of white asphalt shingles averaged 0.28 SR in 2023.
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14Asphalt shingle recycling facilities processed 85% RAP recovery in 2023.
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15Landfill methane avoided via shingle recycling: 120,000 tons CO2e in 2023.
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16Algae-resistant shingles reduced biocide leaching by 60% in 2023 formulations.
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17Asphalt shingles embodied energy: 120 MJ per square meter lifecycle.
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1815 U.S. states mandated recycled content in asphalt shingles by 2023.
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19Shingle manufacturing water use: 5 m3 per 1,000 squares in 2023.
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20Post-installation shingle waste recycled into new shingles: 12% rate in 2023.
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21Asphalt shingles thermal emittance averaged 0.85 for compliant products 2023.
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22RAP from shingles replaced 8% virgin asphalt in roads in 2023.
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23Ozone-depleting potential of asphalt shingles: negligible per LCA 2023.
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24Shingle recycling reduced virgin binder needs by 450,000 tons in 2023.
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25Acid rain contribution from shingle granules: 2% of roofing emissions.
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Environmental Impact Interpretation

While the asphalt shingles industry deserves a wry golf clap for diligently recycling mountains of old roofs into new roads and keeping them out of landfills, their environmental report card is a classic mix of honor-roll achievement in circularity and detention-worthy offenses in water pollution and waste contribution.

Market Size and Growth

1The U.S. asphalt shingles market was valued at $7.2 billion in 2023, driven by residential roofing demand.
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2Global asphalt shingles market projected to reach $18.4 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2030.
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3North America holds 45% share of global asphalt shingles market in 2023 due to high construction activity.
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4Asphalt shingles accounted for 80% of U.S. steep-slope roofing products installed in 2022.
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5U.S. asphalt shingles market grew by 4.8% YoY in 2023, reaching 12.5 million squares produced.
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6Europe asphalt shingles market valued at €2.1 billion in 2023, with Germany leading at 28% share.
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7Asia-Pacific asphalt shingles market expected to grow at 6.7% CAGR through 2028, fueled by urbanization.
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8Premium asphalt shingles segment grew 7.2% in 2023, representing 25% of total U.S. market volume.
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9U.S. asphalt shingles exports reached 450,000 tons in 2023, up 12% from 2022.
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10Canadian asphalt shingles market size hit CAD 1.8 billion in 2023 amid housing boom.
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11Global asphalt shingles production capacity stood at 250 million squares in 2023.
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12U.S. residential reroofing market, dominated by asphalt shingles, valued at $15.6 billion in 2023.
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13Architectural asphalt shingles captured 65% of U.S. market share in 2023 over 3-tab shingles.
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14Latin America asphalt shingles market projected to grow from $1.2 billion in 2023 to $1.9 billion by 2030.
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15U.S. asphalt shingles market CAGR of 4.1% forecasted from 2024-2032.
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16In 2023, Owens Corning held 28% market share in North American asphalt shingles.
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17GAF Materials Corporation commanded 35% of U.S. asphalt shingles market in 2023.
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18CertainTeed's asphalt shingles sales reached $2.1 billion globally in 2023.
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19Asphalt shingles market in India valued at INR 15,000 crore in FY2023.
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20U.S. asphalt shingles demand forecast at 14.2 million squares for 2024.
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21Global market penetration of algae-resistant asphalt shingles reached 72% in 2023.
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22Middle East asphalt shingles market grew 8.5% in 2023 to $850 million.
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23U.S. commercial asphalt shingles segment valued at $1.8 billion in 2023.
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24Recycled content asphalt shingles market share hit 15% in U.S. 2023.
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25Australia asphalt shingles market size AUD 450 million in 2023.
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26U.S. asphalt shingles price index rose 6.2% in 2023 to $285 per square.
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27China asphalt shingles production market valued at CNY 12 billion in 2023.
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28UK asphalt shingles market grew to £320 million in 2023.
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29Brazil asphalt shingles market at BRL 2.5 billion in 2023.
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30Global asphalt shingles market revenue forecast $22 billion by 2032.
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Market Size and Growth Interpretation

The statistics reveal that the global asphalt shingles market is on a steady climb, largely because everyone seems to agree that the best place to be during a storm is under a very popular, slightly more expensive, and increasingly algae-resistant roof.

Production and Manufacturing

1U.S. annual asphalt shingles production reached 145 million squares in 2022.
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2Owens Corning's asphalt shingles plant in Texas produced 25 million squares in 2023.
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3GAF's six U.S. plants manufactured 52 million squares of architectural shingles in 2023.
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4Average U.S. asphalt shingle manufacturing plant capacity utilization was 92% in 2023.
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5Fiberglass mat used in asphalt shingles production totaled 1.2 million tons in U.S. 2023.
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6Asphalt binder consumption for shingles in U.S. was 2.8 million tons in 2023.
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7Ceramic granules production for U.S. asphalt shingles reached 450,000 tons in 2023.
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8CertainTeed expanded shingle production by 15 million squares with new line in 2023.
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9U.S. asphalt shingle manufacturing energy use averaged 15 GJ per 1,000 squares in 2023.
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10Recycling rate of asphalt shingle manufacturing scrap hit 85% in U.S. facilities in 2023.
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11GAF invested $250 million in shingle production automation across U.S. plants in 2023.
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12Average production cost per square of asphalt shingles in U.S. was $210 in 2023.
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13U.S. shingle plants employed 12,500 workers directly in manufacturing in 2023.
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14Modified bitumen asphalt for shingles production increased 18% to 1.1 million tons in 2023.
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15Owens Corning's shingle production lines operated at 95% efficiency in 2023.
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16U.S. asphalt shingle waste from manufacturing diverted from landfills: 95% in 2023.
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17Polyester reinforcement mat production for shingles: 300,000 tons in U.S. 2023.
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18GAF's Minnesota plant produced 18 million squares of impact-resistant shingles in 2023.
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19Average downtime in U.S. shingle manufacturing plants was 4.2% in 2023.
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20SBS polymer-modified asphalt shingles production: 40% of total U.S. output in 2023.
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21CertainTeed's shingle granule coating line processed 120 tons per hour in 2023.
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22U.S. asphalt shingle manufacturing CO2 emissions per square: 45 kg in 2023.
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23New U.S. shingle plant openings: 2 in 2023, adding 20 million squares capacity.
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24Backing material consumption for asphalt shingles: 850,000 tons in U.S. 2023.
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25Quality rejection rate in asphalt shingle production averaged 1.8% in 2023.
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Production and Manufacturing Interpretation

In 2023, U.S. shingle makers were a well-oiled machine—literally devouring millions of tons of asphalt and granules while humming along at 92% capacity, a testament to an industry shrewdly patching its environmental roof with 85% scrap recycling even as it built enough new squares to shingle every roof in Texas.

Sales and Revenue

1U.S. asphalt shingles sales volume hit 13.8 million squares in 2023.
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2GAF reported $4.2 billion in asphalt shingles revenue for 2023.
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3Owens Corning roofing segment revenue from shingles: $3.8 billion in 2023.
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4CertainTeed asphalt shingles sales grew 5.4% to $2.3 billion in 2023.
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5U.S. wholesale price for asphalt shingles averaged $285 per square in Q4 2023.
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6Online sales of asphalt shingles via distributors reached $450 million in U.S. 2023.
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7Architectural shingles accounted for $4.9 billion in U.S. sales revenue 2023.
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8Export sales of U.S. asphalt shingles generated $1.2 billion in 2023.
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9Contractor purchases of asphalt shingles totaled 11.2 million squares in 2023.
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10Premium laminated shingles sales revenue: $2.1 billion in U.S. 2023.
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11Asphalt shingle distributor margins averaged 18% on sales in 2023.
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12Residential asphalt shingle sales dominated 78% of total U.S. roofing sales in 2023.
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13Algae-resistant shingles sales volume: 4.5 million squares in U.S. 2023.
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14Impact-resistant asphalt shingles sales revenue reached $950 million in 2023.
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15Big-box retailer sales of asphalt shingles: $320 million in U.S. 2023.
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16Commercial asphalt shingle sales volume: 1.9 million squares in 2023.
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17Owens Corning Timberline shingles generated $1.5 billion in sales 2023.
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18GAF Timberline HDZ sales exceeded 3 million squares in 2023.
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19Average retail price per bundle of 3-tab shingles: $28.50 in 2023.
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20CertainTeed Landmark shingles sales: $1.2 billion worldwide in 2023.
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21U.S. asphalt shingle import value was $850 million in 2023, mainly from Canada.
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22DIY asphalt shingle sales accounted for 12% of total U.S. volume in 2023.
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23Solar-integrated asphalt shingles sales revenue: $45 million in 2023.
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24Northeast U.S. region led asphalt shingle sales at 28% share in 2023.
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25Asphalt shingles used in 9.8 million U.S. roofs in 2023 installations.
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Sales and Revenue Interpretation

Despite roofing the nation with over 13.8 million squares of shingles and generating billions for industry giants, the market reveals we're still fundamentally covering our assets in a very traditional, albeit increasingly algae-resistant and architecturally sophisticated, way.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.

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ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.

AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

Directional
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

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ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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