Concrete Admixtures Market Report 2026

The concrete admixtures market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $16.38 billion in 2025 to $17.3 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase in large-scale construction projects, early adoption of chemical admixtures, rising demand for durable concrete structures, growth in residential and commercial development, expansion of infrastructure modernization.

The concrete admixtures market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.38 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift toward high-performance admixture formulations, rising demand for sustainable concrete solutions, expansion of smart infrastructure projects, development of advanced specialty admixtures, increasing focus on long-lasting construction materials. Major trends in the forecast period include rising use of high-performance water-reducing admixtures, growing adoption of durable waterproofing admixtures in infrastructure projects, expansion of accelerators and retarders for temperature-controlled concreting, increasing demand for air-entraining agents for freeze-thaw durability, growing utilization of specialty admixtures such as fibers and shrinkage reducers.

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 instance, in July 2023, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, an Australian government agency, reported that in the March quarter of 2023, the number of dwellings under construction increased to 240,813, up from 240,065 in 2022. New houses comprised 103,778 of these, compared with 101,240 in the previous year. Therefore, the increasing demand from the construction sector is driving the growth of the concrete admixture market.

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 are 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, 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.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the concrete admixtures market by increasing the cost of imported chemicals, polymers, minerals, and processing agents used in admixture formulation, resulting in higher production costs across water reducers, waterproofers, accelerators, retarders, and air-entraining agents. Regions heavily reliant on foreign raw materialssuch as North America, Europe, and parts of Asiaface delays, budget escalations, and reduced affordability for commercial, residential, infrastructure, and industrial projects. However, tariffs can stimulate domestic chemical manufacturing, reduce dependency on external suppliers, and encourage localized innovation. Overall, tariffs add cost pressures but promote long-term supply-chain resilience and regional production growth.

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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.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the concrete admixture market in 2025. 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 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).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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