Self-Healing Concrete Market Trends

Global Self-Healing Concrete Market Overview

Self-Healing Concrete Market Size was valued at USD 49181.42 Million in 2023. The Self-Healing Concrete industry is projected to grow from USD 52279.85 Million in 2024 to USD 98937.75 Million by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). The self-healing concrete market is defined by self-healing agents that are synthetically created and have the exclusive capability of automatically healing the damage and cracks. These products can repair their cracks autogenously or autonomously. The rapid infrastructure development and growing urbanization are the major factors driving the growth of the Self-Healing Concrete Market. The self-healing concrete has wide application in bridges, dams, tunnels, etc. where concrete, the major construction material, is subjected to constant stress.   Therefore, with a growing emphasis on the development of public infrastructure the market of this concrete will also get a boost. Moreover, increasing construction activities of residential and commercial buildings are also likely to generate huge demand for self-healing concrete as it will help in reducing their maintenance cost. Moreover, the growing emphasis on the use of durable and eco-friendly construction materials will bring better prospects for the self-healing concrete market.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Self-Healing Concrete Market Trends

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  Growth in the construction industry boosts demand for Self-Healing Concrete.

  
  

The construction industry continues to grow at a moderate pace in the context of a global economy that is showing signs of a slight deceleration. Growth will be concentrated in a handful of countries, such as China, India, US, and Indonesia accounting for some 58% of projected global expansion. By the end of the forecast period, China is expected to become the top construction sector and India will be the third-largest, overtaking Japan in the short term, while Indonesia will surpass Germany, UK, and Japan to become fourth largest by the end of the forecast period. In North America and Europe, renovation activities push the growth of the construction sector through the short and medium-term. The growing urban population in the developing regions is mainly driving the growth of the construction in the industry. Factors influencing the growth of the sector in developing countries include population increases in these countries, increased residential development, and expected investments in infrastructure and industrial development in these countries. The growing construction sector and increasing demand for new residential buildings is augmenting the growth of self-healing concrete that offers higher quality. Thus, the demand for self-healing concrete is expected to increase by considering the overall long-term outlook for the global construction industry.

Rising awareness about the benefits of self-healing concrete

Self-healing concretes reduce the need to detect and repair cracks and are one strategy to address corrosion risk. This has social, economic, and environmental benefits, reducing the need for maintenance and increasing longevity reduces disruption, as well as the cost and use of materials. It can last decades or centuries. Concrete’s ability to heal reduces the need to detect and repair cracks that may otherwise lead to corrosion of reinforcement and deterioration of the concrete. This reduces costs, while boosting durability. This is the biggest advantage of self-healing concrete. Self -healing concrete decreases concrete maintenance. In normal concrete, there is a need to fill and seal the cracks; however, self-healing concrete does not need filling and sealing. In addition, compared to normal concrete it has better compressive and flexural strength and has good resistance against freeze-thaw attacks. In addition, concrete permeability is also low for self-healing concrete. With the growing awareness about the guarantee of structural durability, and higher service life, self-healing concrete will thus gain greater demand over the forecast period.

Self-Healing Concrete Market Segment Insights

Self-Healing Concrete Form Insights

Based on the form, the Self-Healing Concrete Market is segmented into Intrinsic and Extrinsic.  The extrinsic form segment is expected to dominate the Self-Healing Concrete Market during the forecast period. In the extrinsic forms, the healing elements are separated from the surrounding polymer in microcapsules or vascular networks which, after material cracking, release their content into the crack plane, reacting and allowing the restoration of material functionalities. Extrinsic forms include vascular, and capsule based self-healing concrete. Vascular self-healing of concrete is a bio-inspired technique in which a network of hollow tubes, filled with a healing agent, is embedded in the concrete. Among the different techniques, this technique is chosen because of its potential for multiple healing. The vascular network allows for a continuous supply of healing agent to damaged locations within a material, can address different magnitudes of damage, and could be pressurized, thus further increasing healing agent distribution. However, capsule-based self-healing concrete is expected to witness notable growth over the forecast period owing to the ease of convenience the technique offers for large-scale usage.

Figure 1: Self-Healing Concrete Market, by Form, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Self-Healing Concrete End-use Insights

Based on the end-use, the Self-Healing Concrete Market has been bifurcated into Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Civil Infrastructure. In 2022, the civil infrastructure end-use segment account for the largest market share. Self-healing concretes are mostly used in the construction of bridges and all road constructions as they often experience small-sized cracks due to heavy loads and constantly need maintenance. Furthermore, investments in green infrastructure, sustainable’ infrastructural projects, and renewable sectors such as geothermal, biomass, hydroelectric, solar, and wind are witnessing continued growth in the coming years. Thus, with the rise in the construction activities in the infrastructural sector, the demand for self-healing concrete is also expected to rise subsequently in the coming years.

Figure 2: Self-Healing Concrete Market, by End-use, 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Self-Healing Concrete Regional Insights

The Self-Healing Concrete Market, based on country, has been divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa. North America consists of US, Canada, Mexico. Europe consists of UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Rest of Europe. Asia-Pacific consists of China, India, Japan, and Rest of Asia-Pacific. South America consists of Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America. Middle East & Africa consists of South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, North Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa. Europe accounted for the largest market share in 2022 and is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The high consumption potential and increasing production capacities in the region propel the self-healing concrete market growth. The region has seen increased interest in self-healing construction materials. Besides, the rising use of construction materials in households and the booming construction sector witnessing constant renovation activities substantiates the region's self-healing concrete market share. In Europe, infrastructures such as tunnels and earth retaining walls alone cost approximately 5 billion EUR per year. Self-healing strategies, particularly bacterial-based self-healing, are regarded as a promising solution to reduce the high maintenance and repair cost of concrete infrastructures and up to 120 million EUR could be saved annually on their maintenance. The U.K., Germany, and France are major self-healing concrete markets in the region, holding sizable shares. Furthermore, increasing green building structures create substantial demand for self-healing concrete in Europe.

North America held the second largest share in the market for self-healing concrete and is anticipated to ascend at a revenue based CAGR over the forecast period. Increasing renovations in US and Canada are projected to support the demand for self-healing concrete in construction operations. The significant rise in environmental concerns in the US is also expected to increase demand for environment-friendly construction materials such as self-healing concrete in the construction industry. Furthermore, increased capital expenditure on roads, railways, and private sector expenditure on Civil Infrastructure projects are also expected to have a positive impact on the growth of the US self-healing concrete market.

Asia Pacific is a lucrative market in terms of self-healing concrete market. Rapid infrastructural development in Thailand, Singapore, India, and China are projected to support the demand for self-healing concrete in construction operations. Government reforms to develop the road infrastructure in China and India to flourish the industrial development in the region are anticipated to positively impact the industry. New construction related to factories and industrial centers in the region coupled with the urban development and housing growth are projected to surge the demand for self-healing concrete.

A major development in the civil infrastructure segment in Middle East and Africa, particularly in Saudi Arabia and UAE has significantly contributed to market growth. In addition, increasing construction of commercial and residential complexes in the region is projected to augment the demand for self-healing concrete over the estimated time. Saudi Arabia is home to the Middle East's largest construction market, making it the region's largest self-healing concrete market. The numerous construction projects taking place in the Kingdom offer a big boost for the self-healing concrete market players. The evolving demand for high-quality self-healing concrete in the Kingdom can also be attributed to the influx of new residential, commercial, and hospitality projects as well as the host of new schools and hospitals planned across the country in preparation for Saudi Vision 2030. There has been a rise in real estate development, increasing demand for residential properties in the Kingdom along with government initiatives for development for socio-economic Civil Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.

The increase in demand for self-healing concrete in countries such as Brazil, Chile, Argentina due to the rise in Civil Infrastructure activities and expansion projects is the major factors driving the self-healing concrete market in South America region. Furthermore, the increase in construction expenditure by the Brazilian government for manufacturing and power plants and emergence of new Civil Infrastructure projects extend profitable opportunities to the market players in the forecast period of 2023 to 2032 in South America. In addition, as the civil infrastructure construction sector is expected to maintain growth momentum, supported by public spending, the demand for self-healing concrete is expected to remain stable in the upcoming years in South America.

Figure 3: Self-Healing Concrete Market Size By Region 2022 & 2032 (USD Million)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Self-Healing Concrete Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

The Self-Healing Concrete Market is characterized by the presence of many global and regional vendors. The market is highly competitive with all the players competing to gain market share. the self-healing concrete market is highly competitive and with an increasing number of global construction companies making a foray into manufacturing operations in developing countries. The industry is becoming more attractive and experiencing strong growth. The self-healing concretes market has shown a strong growth rate in recent years, historically owing to the construction boom in the developing markets and growing awareness in the industry for a better quality of construction materials. Key players include in the market are Basilisk (Netherlands), Akzo Nobel N.V. (Netherlands), Sika AG (Switzerland), GCP Applied Technologies, and RPM International among others.

The foremost strategies adopted by vendors comprise collaborations, new product developments, investments associated with expanding capabilities, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and agreements, and investments in research and development. Conversely, with product innovation, mid-size to smaller companies is increasing their market presence by securing new contracts. The growth of the market vendors is dependent on the market conditions, government support, and industry development. Thus, the vendors should focus on expanding geographically and decreasing costs.

The international players may strengthen their presence worldwide through acquisitions during the forecast period. Recently, Sika has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MBCC Group, the former BASF Construction Chemicals, a leading supplier in construction chemicals worldwide. The acquisition will complement and broaden Sika’s product and solution offerings in four of five core technologies and seven of eight Sika Target Markets and will further strengthen its geographic footprint.

Key Companies in the Self-Healing Concrete Market include.

• Basilisk


• Akzo Nobel N.V.


• Sika AG


• GCP Applied Technologies


• RPM International


• Hycrete Inc.


• Penetron


• MBCC Group


• Xypex Chemical Corporation


• Kryton International Inc

Self-Healing Concrete Market Industry Developments

• In November 2021: Sika signed a definitive agreement to acquire MBCC Group, the former BASF Construction Chemicals, from an affiliate of Lone Star Funds, a global private equity firm, for a consideration of CHF 5.5 billion (EUR 5.2 billion). MBCC Group is a leading supplier in construction chemicals worldwide. The acquisition will complement and broaden Sika’s product and solution offerings in four of five core technologies and seven of eight Sika Target Markets and will further strengthen its geographic footprint. The combined business will be a key accelerator in enabling both Sika’s and MBCC Group’s customers and the construction industry to drive the sustainable transformation further and faster.


• In July 2021, JP concrete, a leading supplier of sustainable precast concrete products, signed an agreement with Basilisk, the pioneer of self-healing concrete Technology, to use its new Sensicrete compound. This deal will make JP concrete the first UK-based company to offer self-healing concrete products.

Self-Healing Concrete Market Segmentation

Self-Healing Concrete Form Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2032)

• Intrinsic


• Extrinsic

Self-Healing Concrete End-use Outlook (USD Million, 2018-2032)

• Residential


• Commercial


• Industrial


• Civil Infrastructure

Self-Healing Concrete Market Regional Outlook

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  • China
  
  
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  • Brazil
  
  
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  • Saudi Arabia
  
  
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  • UAE
  
  
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  • Rest of Middle East & Africa