The global market for cement and concrete additives was worth $20,549.9 million in 2017 and is expected to grow at a rate of 8.16% to reach about $32,706.5 million by the end of 2023. Cement and concrete additives are substances added to cement and concrete mixes to make them perform better and last longer. The demand for these additives is mainly driven by an increase in construction activities worldwide.
The construction industry in developing markets like Asia-Pacific and the Middle East & Africa is expanding, with more residential and commercial construction projects. This growth is boosting the need for concrete and cement additives. Developed markets are also seeing an increase in construction due to more spending on renovating houses and developing infrastructure, further driving market growth. There is also a rising demand for high-performance additives that offer benefits like reduced water usage and sustainability.
The use of ready-mix concrete instead of traditional concrete is increasing because of its superior advantages, providing significant opportunities for the cement and concrete additives market. The emerging concept of 3D construction printing and the trend towards digitalization are creating a demand for fiber additives, presenting lucrative opportunities for manufacturers in the upcoming years. Moreover, there is a growing demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable cement products, leading to an increased need for high-performance cement and concrete additives.
Companies in the global cement and concrete additives market are focusing on developing new products and expanding their offerings in the developing markets of Asia-Pacific and the Middle East & Africa. However, the sluggish growth of the construction industry in Western and Eastern European countries may result in a decline in demand for cement and concrete additives, affecting market growth.
The market has been divided into types and applications. Chemical additives, accounting for the largest share, are expected to reach $15,127.4 million by the end of 2023. This growth is attributed to the increasing demand for additives in construction to enhance concrete and cement performance. The mineral additive segment is the fastest growing due to benefits like easy availability, low cost, and sustainability.
In terms of application, the residential segment holds the largest share, expected to reach $14,589.8 million by the end of 2023. The construction industry is growing in both developing and developed nations due to increased residential construction, urbanization, and demand for modern residential architecture. The commercial application is the fastest growing, driven by government investments in infrastructure development globally.
Region-wise, Asia-Pacific holds the largest market share, valued at $9,713 million in 2017, and is expected to reach $16,385.4 million by the end of 2023. The growth in this region is attributed to increased residential and commercial construction in emerging economies. North America and Europe are also prominent markets due to increased spending on house renovations, emphasis on energy-efficient buildings, and construction of complex and smart buildings. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are expected to experience healthy growth during the review period due to industrialization and urbanization in these regions.
Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
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Market Size Value In 2022 | USD 18.2 Billion |
Market Size Value In 2023 | USD 19.7 Billion |
Growth Rate | 8.16% (2023-2032) |
Cement and Concrete Additives Market Size was valued at USD 19.7 Billion in 2023. The Cement and Concrete Additives market industry is projected to grow from USD 21.7 Billion in 2024 to USD 36.9 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.16% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Commercial development is expanding quickly, and consumers desire better, higher-quality cement, are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.
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One of the main driving forces behind the cement and concrete additives market's expansion is the surge in demand for large-scale structures in emerging nations as a result of growing industrialization and urbanization. Additionally, the market has grown as a result of increased government initiatives to build infrastructure, rising use of cement additives in flooring, roofing, doors, and walls in residential and commercial projects, and increased awareness of interior temperature control features in various materials. Cement consumption rates are rising as a result of increased building in developing countries like Vietnam, China, and India, and this is expected to have a substantial impact on the growth of the cement additive market. Future overall product consumption rates are expected to be boosted by consumer demands for better and high-quality cement, which can also provide waterproofing properties, stronger chemical resistance, color, and high water reduction.
The main objective of cement and concrete additives is to enhance the properties that make them useful, hence extending the life and firmness of the building. The cement and concrete additives market will almost probably be significantly influenced by the rising demand for high-performance materials. The demand for construction materials has increased as a result of the construction industry's hasty adoption of technical advancements to boost production. The market for cement additives is anticipated to expand quickly in the next years. One of the main factors propelling the market is the growing building industry. The cement and concrete additives market is anticipated to expand as a result of cost, time, water, and construction-quality savings. Increased demand for cement additives is being caused by rising construction activity in developing nations like Vietnam, China, and India.
Due to their outstanding qualities, such as strength augmentation, grinding, water reduction, retarders, waterproofing, and other features, cement and concrete additives are in high demand for commercial building and construction applications. Due to reasons like increasing investments in commercial construction projects, development plans for commercial spaces, and urbanization, the commercial building and construction industry is expanding quickly. For instance, the CBRE Group anticipates growth in office space of between 10 and 15% until 2023. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) reports that the announcement to build 100 more airports by 2024 was made in 2020. Statistics Canada reports that in December 2021 compared to the prior year, investments in commercial building increased by 1.7%. The need for cement and concrete additives and admixtures is growing along with the number of commercial construction projects for commercial office buildings, airports, hospitals, and other facilities, which in turn is driving the cement and concrete additives sector. Thus, driving the Cement and Concrete Additives market revenue.
The Cement and Concrete Additives market segmentation, based on Type, includes Chemical Additives, Mineral Additives, and Fiber Additives. Chemical additives segment accounted for the largest revenue share in 2022. Chemical additives such plasticizers, retarders, water-reducers, coloring agents, and others are expanding quicker than other types of additives because of their improved setting time, strength enhancement, and good water reduction content. The need for chemical additives is being fueled by the huge increase in the application of water-reducing additives, high-value plasticizers, and other additions for construction activities. However, it is projected that mineral additives would experience the largest growth in the upcoming years. Examples of minerals include rice husk ash, fly ash, and silica slag. Due to growing attempts to maximize the use of industrial waste products such fly ash and blast furnace slag, the demand for mineral additives is predicted to expand.
The Cement and Concrete Additives market segmentation, based on Application, includes Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, and Industrial. Residential construction segment dominated the Cement and Concrete Additives market in 2022. Residential buildings, apartments, houses, and other structures are using cement & concrete additives or admixtures like rice husk ash, fly ash, silica fume, polypropylene, gypsum, and others more and more because of their superior binding properties, chemical resistance, waterproofing, and strength-enhancement. For instance, an additional 25 million affordable housing units are required by 2030, according to the Economic Times Housing Finance Summit.
Figure 1: Cement and Concrete Additives Market, by Application, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
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By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The Asia Pacific Cement and Concrete Additives market dominated this market in 2022 (45.80%). Massive expansions in building and construction, infrastructure developments, and fast urbanization all have a positive impact on the region's flourishing growth potential for cement and concrete additives. The lucrative expansion of the construction industry in APAC is a result of factors like urbanization, increased investments in infrastructure projects, and programs for smart and green construction. For example, the National Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency projects that the Indian construction market will reach US$ 1.4 trillion by 2025. Moreover, China’s Cement and Concrete Additives market held the largest market share, and the Indian Cement and Concrete Additives market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure 2: CEMENT AND CONCRETE ADDITIVES MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)
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The North America Cement and Concrete Additives Market is expected to register significant growth from 2023 to 2032. In North America, the use of cement & concrete additives or admixtures like fly ash, rice husk ash, gypsum, silica fume, and others is expanding due to an increase in building & construction activities. This is expected to increase the market's potential for growth over the course of the forecast period. Further, the U.S. Cement and Concrete Additives market held the largest market share, and the Canada Cement and Concrete Additives market was the fastest growing market in the North America region.
Europe Cement and Concrete Additives market accounted for the healthy market share in 2022. Growing cement demand in wealthy nations like Spain and Italy due to restoration and infrastructure upkeep is also anticipated to have a significant impact on the growth of the cement additive market ly. Further, the German Cement and Concrete Additives market held the largest market share, and the U.K Cement and Concrete Additives market was the fastest growing market in the European region
Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Cement and Concrete Additives market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Cement and Concrete Additives industry must offer cost-effective items.
Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the Cement and Concrete Additives industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Cement and Concrete Additives industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Cement and Concrete Additives market, including GCP Applied Technologies Inc., Concrete Additives & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Lafarge Cement Australia Holdings Pty Ltd., Yara International A.S.A., Birla Corporation Sika AG, Elkem A.S.A., Huntsman International L.L.C., CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., Borregaard Ligno Tech, BASF SE, Fosroc Inc., Kao Corporation, Engro Corporation Limited, Cemented, LANXESS, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, and Oscrete Construction Products, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.
The company CEMEX SAB de CV (CEMEX) produces building supplies. It produces and distributes building supplies such as cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, clinker, and others. The business also sells precast items such rail, concrete floors, box culverts, bridges, drainage basins, barriers, and parking curbs as well as asphalt, concrete blocks, concrete pipes, and these other materials. The corporation conducts business throughout the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. In San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, CEMEX has its headquarters. CEMEX Colombia is given permission to increase its production capacity in 2021. As a result, 990,000 tons of resources (clay and limestone) may be extracted, and up to 1,500,000 metric tons of cement can be produced each year.
Construction technology and products are offered by GCP Applied Technologies Inc (GCP). It provides speciality building goods, concrete and cement admixtures and additives, in-transit concrete monitoring and management systems, and waterproofing products. The corporation has operations in the Middle East, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. The US city of Cambridge, Massachusetts, is home to GCP's headquarters. In 2018, R.I.W. Limited was purchased by GCP Applied Technologies. R.I.W. provides a selection of waterproofing options for use both above and below ground. Products include structural drainage systems, liquid, sheet, and cementitious systems.
November 2021: Brett Admixtures, a producer and distributor of admixtures, was purchased by Euclid Chemical. The deal takes advantage of a chance to expand the company's potential for expansion and keep its clientele.
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