Philippines Roofing Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends And Forecast (2025 - 2030)

Philippines Roofing Market Trends and Insights

Surge in Build Better More Infrastructure Pipeline

The Build Better More plan features flagship projects, including those that specify new roofing for public markets, evacuation centers, and transport hubs. Pre-engineered metal roofs with long-term warranties have become the default option in these tenders, securing significant annual demand throughout the forecast period. National procurement rules now privilege systems with superior wind-uplift ratings, nudging local governments in key regions to copy the federal template. A 2025 budget of PHP 1.507 trillion preserves infrastructure outlays at 5.2% of GDP, smoothing the project pipeline despite fiscal tightening^{[1]Department of Budget and Management, “National Budget 2025 Infrastructure Allocations,” dbm.gov.ph}. This accelerated timetable shortens the public-building replacement cycle in high-traffic facilities, helping sustain the Philippines' roofing market beyond the current construction surge.

Residential Construction Boom Driven by OFW Remittances

OFW remittances increased in 2024, demonstrating growth compared to the previous year and making a significant contribution to GDP. Surveys indicate a notable portion of this income is allocated to homebuilding, resulting in substantial spending on roofs and envelopes. Pag-IBIG’s subsidy lowers effective interest rates on mortgages, encouraging buyers to opt for specific metal brackets. Provinces with large migrant-worker communities, such as Pangasinan and Iloilo, experienced significant growth in residential permits in 2024, surpassing the national average. Since remittances are influenced by global labor demand rather than local economic cycles, this cash flow provides the Philippines' roofing market with a dependable long-term advantage.

Momentum Toward Green and Energy-Efficient Building Codes

The Philippine Green Building Code requires new commercial structures to reduce energy use, a threshold that has been further tightened in DOE Circular DC2024-08-0024. BERDE certifications have increased as developers have pursued cool roofs that reflect more solar heat and trim air conditioning loads. Government offices now mandate reflective metal surfaces on all new buildings, pushing private contractors to standardize on similar materials to streamline procurement. Although cool-roof coatings cost more than standard finishes, paybacks appeal to asset owners with long hold periods. Fast-track permit incentives in Metro Manila for projects that beat efficiency baselines further enlarge this premium niche.

National Push for Typhoon-Resilient Building Envelopes

Typhoon Kristine and Super Typhoon Pepito caused significant infrastructure damage and destroyed numerous homes in late 2024. Post-event audits showed fewer failures on houses clad with pre-painted galvanized steel that meets NSCP 2015 wind-load standards. Municipal engineers in coastal provinces now informally require metal roofs for new permits, further constricting asphalt and tile demand. Insurance carriers respond with premium discounts for certified typhoon-resistant designs, translating safety into a financial benefit. Build Better More also devotes resources to disaster-risk-reduction projects through 2028, many of which involve reroofing public buildings in high-risk zones.

Raw-Material Price Volatility

Galvanized-steel prices rose in 2024 as China limited exports and freight rates climbed. With imports covering a significant portion of domestic steel use, currency shifts and trade policies immediately pass through to roof quoting. Bitumen cost spikes squeezed asphalt-shingle margins, prompting manufacturers to curtail promotions in the retrofit channel. Local mills meet only a portion of steel demand, so contractors now shorten price-validity windows, complicating project budgeting. A lack of hedging tools in the Philippine futures market amplifies volatility, discouraging developers from stockpiling ahead of builds. Although backward-integrated players such as Philsteel cushion shocks, the broader Philippines roofing market remains sensitive to global raw-material cycles.

High Upfront Cost of Premium Roofing Systems

Cool-roof, solar-ready panels sell at a premium compared to standard galvanized steel. Energy savings and lower upkeep costs offset this premium over time, yet buyers with limited income struggle to finance the extra outlay. Construction loans often leave little room for upgrades once land and structural costs are paid. Commercial owners with long-term leases accept the payback period, but speculative builders favor cheaper roofs to speed cash recovery. A shortage of green-finance products, such as energy-efficiency mortgages, further slows premium uptake.

Segment Analysis

By Product Type: Metal Roofing Locks in Solar-Ready Premium

Metal panels accounted for 84.17% of the Philippines Roofing Market share in 2024 and are expected to grow at a rate of 7.68% through 2030, outpacing the overall market. Pre-painted galvanized steel is widely used due to its low weight, compliance with wind codes, and cost-effectiveness, making it the primary choice. Within the metal industry, solar-ready variants are scaling rapidly as installers pair mounting rails with the net-metering boom. Premium coatings are also gaining traction, particularly in coastal zones where corrosion resistance is a priority.

Tile roofs maintain a presence in heritage districts and luxury estates, where aesthetics are prioritized over cost and structural load. However, their heavier weight limits their use in typhoon-prone areas. Asphalt shingles are used in retrofit jobs for older Metro Manila subdivisions where rafters cannot support heavier tiles. Rising bitumen costs and informal coastal bans after severe typhoons are impacting this segment^{[2]National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, “Typhoon Pepito Damage Report 2024,” ndrrmc.gov.ph}. Other materials, such as bituminous sheets, polycarbonate, and nipa thatch, are used for temporary structures and farms, but their share is declining as public housing increasingly adopts metal roofing.

Note: Segment shares of all individual segments available upon report purchase

By End-User Industry: Residential Anchors Volume, Non-Residential Captures Value

The residential channel accounted for 87.02% of the Philippines Roofing Market size in 2024 and is projected to grow at 7.31% from 2024 to 2030, driven by overseas remittances and government housing targets. Single-family homes outside Metro Manila predominantly choose budget aluminum-zinc panels that strike a balance between affordability and typhoon safety. Condominium and townhouse developers in major cities are increasingly adopting cool-roof metal to meet green building standards, driving growth in this premium segment. Government housing projects are also contributing to consistent demand for metal panels.

Non-residential work, while holding a smaller share of volume, contributes a larger share of revenue due to the preference for thicker gauges, cool coatings, and longer warranties in malls, warehouses, and municipal buildings. Infrastructure projects are creating significant demand for roofing materials. Incentives for solar-ready metal roofs are encouraging commercial owners to adopt energy-efficient options, reducing long-term energy costs. Although its growth rate is slightly lower than that of residential work, the higher margins in non-residential work make it a strategic focus for producers.

Geography Analysis

Metro Manila generated significant volume thanks to condominium towers, office build-outs, and civic projects tethered to Build Better More. High-rise sites specify cool-roof, solar-ready metal, whereas older districts still re-cover homes with asphalt shingles when rafter loads are restrictive. Net-metering approvals in the capital reinforced premium demand. Yet land scarcity means fewer square meters of roof per dwelling, capping Metro Manila’s expansion below the national pace.

Calabarzon and Central Visayas jointly represent a substantial portion of the Philippines' roofing market, propelled by OFW-funded self-builds and 4PH sites. Cavite, Laguna, and Cebu accounted for the bulk of the rise in residential permits, largely for single-story homes that standardize on galvanized sheets. Industrial parks surrounding Batangas ports and Mactan Airport also adopt pre-engineered metal roofs with long-term warranties, lifting the average revenue per square meter above the residential norm.

Bicol and Eastern Visayas contribute to the volume but lead growth, underwritten by reconstruction funds after Super Typhoon Pepito. Local permit offices now require metal panels for new builds, accelerating the displacement of tile and asphalt. The rest of Luzon and Mindanao, including Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Western Visayas, Northern Mindanao, and SOCCSKSARGEN, account for a significant portion of demand. These areas rely on agriculture and remittance income, sustaining a steady flow of single-family projects that keep metal penetration high. Regional variations, therefore, reflect funding sources and disaster exposure, not fundamental material preferences, reinforcing metal’s nationwide supremacy in the Philippines' roofing market.