Europe Cement Market Outlook Report - Market Size, Share Analysis and Forecast (2025-2034)

The Europe cement market stood at a volume of around 176.58 MMT in 2024. The market is further expected to witness a CAGR of 1.90% in the forecast period of 2025-2034.

Residential Segment Holds a Significant Share in the Europe Cement Industry

The residential construction sector in Europe is witnessing a healthy growth owing to the rising disposable income, rapid urbanisation, increasing immigration in the cities, rising standards of living, and increasing inclination towards aesthetic houses. In addition to this, the rising investments in multi-housing projects in Europe is anticipated to aid the market. For instance, in the third quarter of 2021, a construction project named ZAC Campus Grand Parc Mixed-Use Development was started and is likely to finish in the last quarter of 2027. Some other multifamily housing construction projects in Europe include Milanosesto Mixed-Use Complex, Camden Goods Yard Mixed-Use Community, and Viadux Mixed-Use Community, among others. Hence, the residential sector in the region is anticipated to grow at a significant rate in the forecast period.

Germany Accounts for a Significant Share in the Market

Germany is one of the largest producers of cement in Europe and is likely to maintain its dominance over the region in the forecast period. This can be attributed to the rising investments in a number of construction projects and the rapid development of infrastructure in the region. Praille-Acacias-Vernets (PAV) is a major construction project in Geneva, where a significant number of workforce is employed and the project’s major construction stages are expected to lead to an increased consumption of cement in the forecast period. Moreover, large cement plants are located in this country such as Holcim Ltd, Vicat Group, and CRH PLC, among others. Hence, the cement market in the country is anticipated to witness a steady growth in the forecast period.

Cement: Market Segmentation

Cement is defined as a powdery substance made up of alumina, silica, lime, iron oxide, and magnesium oxide. The powder is mixed with water to form mortar, which is used to bind together the bricks or concrete blocks in various structures. Cement is a binder material and its major applications include residential, commercial, and industrial structures, among others.

Based on end use, the market can be segmented into:

• Residential
• Commercial/Institutional/Industrial
• Infrastructural

Market Breakup by Region:

• Germany
• United Kingdom
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• Switzerland
• Poland
• Netherlands
• Others

The regional markets for the product include Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, and Netherlands, among others.

Thriving Building and Construction Industry in the Region to Boost the Growth of the Europe Cement Industry

The expansion of the building and construction industry in Europe owing to the rising population, increasing standards of living, strong foot hold of major construction companies, and rising investments in the infrastructural development projects is driving the market growth. Additionally, the growing efforts by the government in France, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, and Germany to improve road networks are likely to be a major aiding factor in the market growth. Moreover, cement is very economical as the production cost of the material is low as compared to its counterparts. This is another key driving factor in the market, propelling the demand for cement in the region. Furthermore, the expansion of automotive, military and defence, and clothing industries in Europe is likely to accelerate the construction of manufacturing plants, which, in turn, is expected to boost the demand for cement in the forecast period. The market in the region will further be aided by the changing preference of engineers and architects towards construction materials with high temperature resistance in order to bolster the comfort of the occupants.

Key Industry Players in the Europe Cement Market

The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the Europe cement market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:

• Holcim Ltd.
• HeidelbergCement AG
• CRH plc
• Vicat Group
• Buzzi Unicem SpA.
• CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V
• Cementir Holding N.V.
• Titan Cement International S.A.
• Others

The comprehensive report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.

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