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3,440 building materials manufacturers and suppliers on US ocean import records, across 105 countries, with 11,327 shipments between them. Find a building materials supplier by what it actually shipped.
Latest shipment: Aug 23, 2026Updated Aug 30, 2026Source: US ocean import recordsMethodology — latest shipment shown
This page shows where the 3,440 building materials manufacturers and suppliers on the records are, what sub-industries they split into, and which shipped most in the analysed window — evidence of activity, not a ranking of quality. Use it to shortlist, then verify with the supplier.
Key facts
As of the Aug 30, 2026 data update. Definitions on the methodology page.
What the data shows
- 3,440 building materials manufacturers and exporters appear on the records, with 11,327 US ocean import shipments between them.
- China and Spain account for the two largest groups: 892 (26%) and 240 (7%) of 3,440 suppliers across 105 countries.
- The largest sub-industry by supplier count is ceramic floor and wall tiles (58 suppliers, 2%); 2,488 sub-industries are classified in total.
- The most active supplier in the analysed window, Yida New Material Thailand Co Ltd, shipped 236 times to 2 US buyers.
- The latest shipment in this industry’s dataset arrived on Aug 23, 2026.
Suppliers by country
What the data shows: China and Spain account for the two largest groups: 892 (26%) and 240 (7%) of 3,440 suppliers across 105 countries. Recency and buyer overlap should be weighed alongside the count.
Supplier counts, not shipments; top 12 of 105 countries.
Suppliers by product and sub-industry
What the data shows: ceramic floor and wall tiles and ceramic floor/wall tiles account for the two largest groups: 58 (2%) and 33 (1%) of 3,440 suppliers across 2,488 sub-industries.
As classified from each supplier's customs descriptions; top 12 of 2,488.
Most active building materials suppliers by US ocean shipments
The overseas factories and exporters with the most shipments in the analysed window. Activity, not a ranking of quality.
| Supplier | Shipments | Buyers |
|---|---|---|
| Yida New Material Thailand Co LtdThailand | 236 | 2 |
| Maderas Arauco S AChile | 192 | 4 |
| Cosentino Global SluSpain | 146 | 6 |
| Global Fine Wood Sdn BhdMalaysia | 112 | 3 |
| Masisa S AChile | 98 | 19 |
| Frame Madeiras Especiais LtdaBrazil | 92 | 8 |
| Globe Union Industrial CorpChina | 83 | 4 |
| Tangshan Monopy Ceramic Hebei FreeChina | 83 | 4 |
| Procesadora De Maderas Los AngelesChile | 74 | 2 |
| Huida Sanitary Ware Co LtdChina | 72 | 9 |
| Rhi Magnesita GmbhItaly | 65 | 3 |
| Leta Stone Co LtdThailand | 61 | 9 |
| Lioncore Industries Vietnam Co LtdVietnam | 57 | 8 |
| Lota International FzeVietnam | 55 | 14 |
| Guangdong Weixiang Sanitary Ware CoChina | 53 | 11 |
| Mow Brazil Co LtdaBrazil | 53 | 4 |
| 3A Composites GmbhGermany | 51 | 11 |
| Cosentino Latina LtdaBrazil | 49 | 2 |
| Classen International GmbhGermany | 48 | 7 |
| Xijian Muxingren Hong Kong CoChina | 48 | 7 |
US distributors and importers in this industry
US-based distributors, component suppliers and manufacturers’ sales arms that import building materials — a domestic counterparty, with no import of your own. Full directory: US Distributors & Suppliers.
| Company | Shipments | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Hd Supply Facilities Maintenance LtDistributor · MRO facilities maintenance supplies, appliances, sanitary ware | 262 | 43 |
| Emser Tile LlcDistributor · ceramic and porcelain tile, stone | 253 | 42 |
| Arauco North America IncComponent & materials supplier · panels, plywood, MDF, mouldings, lumber | 215 | 4 |
| Cosentino North America IncComponent & materials supplier · engineered quartz and stone slabs | 156 | 4 |
| Woodgrain Millwork IncComponent & materials supplier · wood mouldings, doors, millwork | 118 | 10 |
| Direct Scaffold Supply LlcDistributor · scaffolding systems and accessories | 94 | 32 |
| Cmpc Usa IncComponent & materials supplier · radiata pine lumber and folding boxboard | 81 | 3 |
| Rhi Us LtdComponent & materials supplier · refractory bricks and cements | 74 | 3 |
| Zurn Water LlcComponent & materials supplier · plumbing valves and sanitary ware | 72 | 34 |
| Egger Wood Products LlcComponent & materials supplier · MDF/particleboard panels and mouldings | 68 | 14 |
| Tv Hardware Distribution LlcDistributor · hardware store goods, tools, outdoor furniture | 64 | 21 |
| Cc North AmericaManufacturer's US sales arm · engineered quartz/porcelain surfaces (Silestone, Dekton) | 53 | 2 |
| Indus Axial IncDistributor · laminated woven fabrics, roofing underlayment | 53 | 4 |
| Roca Usa IncDistributor · ceramic and porcelain tiles, flooring | 52 | 14 |
| Novo Distribution LlcDistributor · mouldings, primed boards, stair parts | 50 | 7 |
| Triton Stone Group New OrleansDistributor · quartz/granite slabs and sinks | 50 | 5 |
| Bedrosians Tile & StoneDistributor · ceramic tile, marble and granite slabs | 49 | 2 |
| Anatolia Tile & Stone Usa IncDistributor · porcelain tile, mosaic and natural stone | 48 | 17 |
| B&K LlcDistributor · plumbing valves and pipe fittings | 48 | 24 |
| Keystone Tile IncDistributor · marble, travertine and tile | 48 | 21 |
How to evaluate a building materials supplier
What to compare in the evidence before you shortlist.
- Product descriptions and HS codes against what you need to buy — they describe what moved, not the company’s full range.
- Recency: the latest shipment date, and whether shipments recur or were a one-off.
- Buyer relationships: how many US buyers, and whether any repeat.
- Origin and loading ports, for lead time and routing.
- Shipment consistency across the analysed window.
Methodology and limitations
Counts are suppliers named as shipper on US ocean import records, after forwarders and consolidators are removed; shipments are bills of lading in the analysed window; the industry is classified from each supplier’s own descriptions. Air, road and rail freight are not included. Full definitions, update cadence and limitations: methodology.
Frequently asked questions
How many building materials manufacturers are in Mati’s dataset?
3,440 building materials manufacturers and exporters, across 105 countries, with 11,327 US ocean import shipments between them, as of the Aug 30, 2026 data update.
Which countries have the most visible building materials suppliers?
By supplier count: China (892), Spain (240), Vietnam (211). The full split is in the ‘Suppliers by country’ table above.
What products do these suppliers ship?
The largest sub-industries by supplier count are ceramic floor and wall tiles, ceramic floor/wall tiles, ceramic wall and floor tiles. Each profile lists the verbatim product descriptions from its filings.
How does Mati verify that a supplier is active?
A supplier is listed because its name appears as the shipper on at least one US ocean import record. ‘Active’ means the latest shipment date shown on its profile; the analysed window and the data update date are stated on every page. Activity is evidence that goods moved — it is not a certification, a quality check, or a statement of capacity.
Does shipment activity prove product quality?
No. Shipment counts, buyers and recency show trade activity only. They do not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or whether a company will take on a new buyer. Use the evidence to shortlist, then verify directly.
Can I find US distributors instead of importing?
Yes — 20 US-based distributors, component suppliers and sales arms import in this industry; the most active are listed on this page, and the full directory is at /us-distributors-suppliers.