Concrete Admixtures Market Report 2025

The concrete admixtures market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $15.96 billion in 2024 to $16.65 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to construction industry growth, infrastructure development, efficiency in concrete production, cost efficiency, environmental considerations, demand for high-performance concrete.

The concrete admixtures market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.1 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainable construction practices, infrastructure renewal, smart cities initiatives, focus on durability, rapid urbanization in emerging markets, efforts to reduce carbon footprint. Major trends in the forecast period include high-performance admixtures, innovation in self-healing concrete technology, high-range water reducers (HRWR), rheology modifiers for special concrete applications, and air-entraining admixtures.

The rising demand from the construction sector is anticipated to drive the growth of the concrete admixture market in the coming years. Construction activities have been increasing due to rapid industrialization and urbanization. Concrete admixtures help accelerate construction projects by enabling the establishment of climate-controlled facilities and improving specific properties of both fresh and hardened concrete. For example, in November 2023, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based executive office of the UK Statistics Authority, reported that new construction orders in 2022 rose by 11.4% compared to 2021, reaching a record high value of $98.62 billion (£80,837 million). The primary drivers of this growth included private infrastructure, private commercial, and other public non-housing sectors, which saw increases of 85.1%, 10.2%, and 17.5%, respectively. Therefore, the increasing demand from the construction sector is driving the growth of the concrete admixture market.

The rising investments in infrastructure development are expected to drive the growth of the concrete admixtures market in the future. Infrastructure development encompasses the planning, design, construction, and enhancement of essential physical and organizational structures and facilities necessary for the functioning of a society, region, or industry. Within this context, concrete admixtures are vital additives that improve the performance of concrete by enhancing workability, setting times, and durability, while also addressing specific challenges such as extreme weather conditions and corrosion. For instance, in July 2024, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based executive office of the UK Statistics Authority, reported that total general government investment in infrastructure increased by 9.6% to $31.7 billion (£26 billion) in current prices in 2022, compared to 2021. Thus, the surging investments in infrastructure development are driving the growth of the concrete admixture market.

Major companies in the concrete admixtures market are concentrating on creating innovative formulations, such as sustainable and high-performance options, to improve durability, minimize environmental impact, and meet the evolving needs of the construction industry. Sustainable and high-performance concrete admixtures are advanced formulations that enhance the durability and workability of concrete while reducing environmental harm through the use of eco-friendly materials and technologies. For example, in February 2022, Euclid Chemical, a US-based manufacturer of specialty construction products, introduced three new concrete admixtures. Eucon Air100 is an air-entraining admixture that boosts freeze-thaw durability by forming air pockets in concrete, thereby preventing cracking and enhancing longevity. Plastol Ultra 209 is a high-range water-reducing admixture that improves workability and flow, making it ideal for high-performance and precast concrete with lower water content. Eucocrete Geo-Mix is a geopolymer admixture designed for sustainable concrete production, helping to reduce carbon emissions while maintaining strength and durability in eco-friendly projects.

Major companies in the concrete admixtures market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as bio-sourced admixtures, to achieve a reduced carbon footprint while improving concrete strength and workability. Bio-sourced admixtures are advanced concrete additives derived from natural, renewable, and locally sourced materials that enhance performance and lower carbon emissions in construction. For example, in January 2023, CEMEX, a US-based construction materials company, introduced a new range of bio-sourced admixtures aimed at minimizing carbon footprints. This innovative product line utilizes raw materials that are natural, renewable, and locally available, providing a sustainable option for construction. These admixtures are designed to improve concrete properties, including strength and workability, while significantly decreasing the carbon emissions typically associated with conventional concrete mixes.

In January 2023, Saint-Gobain S.A., a France-based company specializing in construction and waterproofing chemicals, acquired Matchem for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to bolster Saint-Gobain’s position in the construction chemicals market, particularly in concrete admixtures, which play a crucial role in the decarbonization of the construction industry. By enhancing its product offerings and expanding its footprint in Brazil's burgeoning building and infrastructure markets, Saint-Gobain aims to accelerate its growth strategy and reinforce its commitment to sustainable construction solutions. Matchem is a Brazilian company focused on concrete admixtures.

Major companies operating in the concrete admixtures market include BASF SE, CRH plc, Rhein-Chemotechnik GmbH, Holcim Limited, Concrete Additives and Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., Cemex S.a.b. De C.v., The India Cement Limited, Sika AG, Wacker Chemie AG, RPM International Inc., CHRYSO S.A.S, Votorantim Cimentos S.A., Shree Cement Limited, Dalmia Bharat Cement Limited, ParexGroup, Fosroc Inc., UltraTech Cement Limited, ADCO Constructions Pty. Ltd., GCP Applied Technologies Inc., Ambuja Cement Limited, Mapei SpA, Flowcrete Group Ltd., Shandong Wanshan Chemical Co. Ltd., Buildtech Products Pvt. Ltd., MBCC Group, CICO Group, Pidilite Industries Ltd., HA-BE Betonchemie, Polisan Kimya San A.S, HeidelbergCement AG.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the concrete admixture market in 2024. The regions covered in the concrete admixtures market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the concrete admixtures market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Concrete admixtures, additives in concrete mixing, enhance specific properties such as workability and durability, composed of cement, aggregates, and water, solidifying over time.

Concrete admixtures encompass several key types such as water-reducing, waterproofing, accelerating, air-entraining agents, retarding admixtures, and additional variants. Water-reducing admixtures notably decrease the necessary water content in a concrete mix by around 5 to 10%, reducing the required water needed for the desired slump of the concrete. These admixtures find application across reinforced and non-reinforced concrete processes and are utilized in various sectors including commercial, residential, infrastructure, and industrial projects.

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Concrete admixture market consists of sales of chemical-based admixture and mineral-based admixture. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

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