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Notably, significant trends are currently affecting the dynamics of the construction industry through the Concrete Admixtures Market. The demand for durable, high-performance concrete continues to rise due to increased global urbanization, leading to growth in the Concrete Admixtures sector. In addition, sustainability is one of the most prominent trends observed lately in this market segment for concrete additives: with a better understanding of environmental issues involved, do builders nowadays prefer ecologically friendly solutions that decrease carbon footprint during the construction process? In response to these needs, manufacturers are developing new types of admixtures that not only enhance workability and durability but promote sustainable construction practices as well. These sustainable admixtures aim to minimize the pollution resulting from the production of cement while satisfying all modern strength requirements that are set on it.
Growing acceptance levels towards high-performance concrete admixtures can characterize another key trend. The complexity associated with infrastructure projects calls for stronger concretes that are able to resist different environmental factors, hence requiring greater strength or longevity than they currently do. There is also an increase in the market of high-performance admixtures aimed at addressing such requirements by improving the compressive strength, durability and workability of concrete. Thus, it is possible to build constructions that will be able to serve for a long time under harsh weather conditions. Additionally, there has been a surge in research and development, with the introduction of advanced admixtures being one major factor responsible for this trend. These research efforts have enabled manufacturers to produce state-of-the-art formulations that solve specific construction problems such as fast setting times, early strength enhancement, or corrosion protection, among others. Such innovations are driven by the goal of offering architects well-rounded solutions that could suit many projects.
Geographically, developing countries are driving the growth of the concrete admixtures market. Urbanization and industrialization are on the rapid rise, witnessing most parts of Asia continent, Africa continent, and a large part of South America continent, thus catalyzing demand for better building materials. Consequently, are governments investing heavily in infrastructure development in these regions, thereby creating an environment that is enabling the adoption of concrete admixtures? Moreover, there is also increased partnership between manufacturers and other players in the construction industry within the same marketplace right now. Their partnerships aim at sharing knowledge so as to develop tailor made admixture solutions appropriate for various applications while properly incorporating them into any construction project they deal with. Through fostering such alliances, therefore, enhances overall expansion and evolution in the realm relating to the Concrete Admixtures Market by promoting a more collaborative approach toward addressing ever-emerging requirements from the construction industry.
Concrete Admixtures Market Highlights:
Global Concrete Admixtures Market Overview
Concrete Admixtures Market Size was valued at USD 17.82 billion in 2021. The Concrete Admixtures industry is projected to grow from USD 18.64 Billion in 2022 to USD 30.96 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.55% during the forecast period (2022 - 2030). Growing use of precast concrete and ready-mix concrete and Increasing construction activities are driving market growth.
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
Concrete Admixtures Market Trends
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Growing use of precast concrete and ready-mix concrete
Precast concrete is adaptable and recyclable with high strength and is highly durable which enhances the setting up of modern construction units and pre-factored buildings. The rise in demand for green buildings rises the precast concrete demand. Precast Construction consists of various precast elements such as walls, beams, slabs, columns, staircase, landing and some customized elements that are standardized and designed for stability, durability and structural integrity of the building. The expansion in the construction industry in some of the emerging countries and the growth in commercial and construction of residential activities along with hotel industry create demand for fast installations and quick results which propels the growth of precast concrete in construction sector which will help Superplasticizer market to grow in forecast period.
Additionally, the ready-mix concrete (RMC) is made up of cement, water, sand, and aggregates. Ready-mix concrete is particularly advantageous when small quantities of concrete or intermittent placing of concrete are required. Ready-mixed concrete is also ideal for large jobs where space is limited and there is little room for a mixing plant and aggregate stockpiles. It is customized according to the applications in commercial, residential, infrastructure, industrial sectors. In general, roadways, manufacturing facilities, and residential and commercial buildings use ready-mixed concrete. In the building sector, ready-mix concrete is frequently used. The growing construction sector and increasing demand for new residential and commercial buildings is enhancing the growth of ready-mix concrete that offers higher quality. With ready-mix concrete widely being used as a substitute for traditional concrete on account of greater convenience, ease of use, and enhanced quality. The demand for RMC is majorly driven by the ease of installation and scarcity of manpower at the sights. RMC are also transported very easily as compared to conventional concretes which fuels the demand for RMC and superplasticizer market for more enhance durability and other properties. Thus, the growing use of precast concrete and ready-mix concrete is likely to drive the growth of the Concrete Admixtures market revenue.
Concrete Admixtures Market Segment Insights
Concrete Admixtures Function Insights
The Concrete Admixtures market segmentation, based on function, includes Plasticizers, Super Plasticizers, Air Entrainers, Accelerators, Retarders, Waterproofing Admixtures and others. The Plasticizers segment held the majority share in 2021 contributing to around ~28%-30% with respect to the Concrete Admixtures market revenue. Plasticizers reduce the required water content for a concrete mixture by 5 to 10%. As a result, concrete containing a water-reducing additive requires less water to achieve the desired slump than untreated concrete. The water-cement ratio of the treated concrete can be reduced. This typically means that a greater strength concrete may be made without using more cement. Admixture technological developments in recent years have resulted in the creation of mid-range water reducers. These admixtures lower water content by at least 8% and are more stable across a wider temperature range. Standard water reducers have more inconsistent setup times than mid-range water reducers. Thus, due these properties offered by plasticizers they are widely used in the construction activities.
November 2021: Euclid Chemical has disclosed that the company has acquired the business of Brett Admixtures that has wholly manufactured and commercially promoted Euclid solutions since 1998. Euclid Chemical believes that the acquisition will help expand its combined geographic footprint and boost its production and distribution operations.
Figure 2: Concrete Admixtures Market, by Function, 2021 & 2030 (USD Billion)
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
Concrete Admixtures Material Application Insights
The Concrete Admixtures market segmentation, based on application, includes Residential, Non-Residential and Infrastructure. The Residential segment held the majority share in 2021 with respect to the Concrete Admixtures market revenue. The growing population need additional living space, particularly in tier 1 cities. Construction activity is increasing by both government and private sector enterprises to meet demand. Governments in several nations, including India, are stressing rural development. These are the primary drivers driving the expansion of the residential construction industry. Furthermore, younger generations are dominating the population in growing economies such as India, Japan, and China. In compared to historic structures, the younger generation is more drawn to freshly constructed dwellings. Hence the growth in the residential construction will propel the demand in the Concrete Admixtures market.
October 2021: Sika, a Swiss chemical company, has developed a concrete additive in partnership with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne that uses Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) technology to reduce CO2 emissions. The technique focuses on making it easier to produce efficient and sustainable cement with less clinker.
Concrete Admixtures Regional Insights
By Region, the study segments the market into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa. Asia-Pacific Concrete Admixtures market accounted for largest market share in 2021 and is expected to exhibit an 6.75% CAGR during the study period. This is attributed to the robust growth of the construction, and other industries in major economies in the region is fueling the demand for Concrete Admixtures.
Further, the major countries studied are: The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure 3: Concrete Admixtures MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2021 (%)
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review
North America Concrete Admixtures market accounts for the ~20%-22% market share. The growth is attributed to the growth in the commercial and residential infrastructure development in the region. Further, the USA Concrete Admixtures market held the largest market share and was the fastest-growing market in the region
The Europe Concrete Admixtures Market has the second-largest market share of ~27%-29% in the Concrete Admixtures market. This is due to growth in the construction industry. Moreover, Germany Concrete Admixtures market held the largest market share, and was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Concrete Admixtures Key Market Players & Competitive Insights
The Concrete Admixtures market is characterized by the presence of , regional, and local players. The market is highly consolidated, with all the players competing to gain significant market share. The key market players of Concrete Admixtures compete based on cost, product quality, availability of raw materials, and durability of the product. They are engaged in expanding their production capacity and investing in R&D activities to gain an edge over competitors. Furthermore, the growing popularity of Concrete Admixtures in residential construction is expected to offer lucrative opportunities to manufacturers in the coming years. However, scarcity of raw materials is expected to hinder the growth of the market studied significantly.
Additionally, the adoption of various strategies by Concrete Admixtures industry such as expansion, R&D, agreements, acquisitions, collaborations, and investments is expected to help these players to gain maximum revenue and long-term growth during the review period. The key participants in the Concrete Admixtures market Fosroc International, Dow Chemical Company, Chryso SAS, BASF SE, Ashland Inc, Sika AG, CICO Technologies Ltd, W.R. Grace & Co, RPM International, and Pidilite Industries.
BASF SE (BASF) is one of the largest chemical producers in the world. The company has divided its business segments into six divisions, namely, materials, industrial solutions, chemicals, surface technologies, agricultural solutions, and nutrition & care. The company operates through 12 divisions that manage 54 and regional business units and develops strategies for the 86 strategic business. BASF has a presence in 80 countries and operates through six Verbund sites, which interlink the working of production plants, energy flows, and infrastructure in different regions. BASF primarily operates in Europe and has an active presence in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa.
Also, Sika is a specialty chemicals firm that is a market leader in the research and manufacture of systems and solutions for bonding, sealing, damping, strengthening, and protecting in the construction and automotive industries. Sika has operations in 101 countries and manufactures in over 300 plants worldwide.
Key Companies in the Concrete Admixtures market includes
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Fosroc International
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Chryso SAS
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BASF SE
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Ashland Inc
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CICO Technologies Ltd
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W.R. Grace & Co
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RPM International
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Pidilite Industries
Concrete Admixtures Industry Developments
November 2021: Sika has agreed to purchase MBCC Group, the former BASF Construction Chemicals, from a subsidiary of Lone Star Funds, a worldwide private equity company, for EUR 5.2 billion. The merged company will be a critical accelerator in allowing Sika and MBCC Group clients to drive the sustainable transformation farther and quicker. The MBCC Group offers a ly recognized product range of and local brands with a solid reputation for quality and dependability. MBCC Group engages in all phases of the building life cycle with its balanced product offering and is a vital contributor to the construction industry's decarbonization.
Concrete Admixtures Market Segmentation
Concrete Admixtures Function Outlook
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Plasticizers
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Super Plasticizers
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Air Entrainers
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Accelerators
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Retarders
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Waterproofing Admixtures
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others
Concrete Admixtures Application Outlook
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Residential
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Non-Residential
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Infrastructure
Concrete Admixtures Regional Outlook
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North America
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US
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Canada
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Europe
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Germany
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France
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UK
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Italy
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Russia
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Spain
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Rest of Europe
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Asia-Pacific
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China
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Japan
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India
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South Korea
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Australia & New Zealand
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Rest of Asia-Pacific
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Latin America
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Mexico
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Brazil
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Argentina
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Rest of Latin America
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Middle East & Africa
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Turkey
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GCC Countries
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South Africa
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Rest of the Middle East & Africa
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