Regional specificity of the development of the building materials industry in Odesa region
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The article presents a comprehensive socio-geographical study of the current state, spatial patterns, and trends in the development of the building materials industry within Odesa region during the period 2021–2024. The study assesses the dynamics of construction works and the construction production index, demonstrating the transition from the deep crisis of 2022 to the phase of recovery stabilization in 2023-2024. The industrial structure is analyzed, showing dominance of cement-concrete, gypsum, glass, and ceramic production. Spatial analysis reveals the concentration of production facilities in coastal and transport-accessible areas, where the main building material enterprises are located. At the same time, peripheral communities of the region remain less industrially specialized, though they possess development potential due to deposits of clay, limestone, and sand. The study proves that the formation of the industry is determined by key geographical factors, primarily transport and geographical position, coastal location, cross-border connections with EU countries, and the availability of local raw materials. These factors shape a regional production system with elements of clustering and contribute to reducing import dependency.
The article also highlights unresolved issues, such as territorial asymmetry of development, insufficient technological modernization, uneven investment distribution, and the lack of effective regional policy support for the industry. The practical significance of the study lies in its potential application for optimizing the spatial structure of industry, planning new production facilities, and developing regional programs for sustainable post-war recovery of the construction sector. The general conclusions emphasize that the building materials industry of Odesa region is not only a strategic element of the regional economy but also an important factor in the spatial stabilization of the Southern macroregion of Ukraine. Its further development depends on the integration of spatial planning, investment support, and ecological modernization of production.
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