Construction Additives Market Report 2025

The construction additives market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $27.75 billion in 2024 to $30.04 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rapid urbanization, rise in infrastructure projects, government investment in smart cities, increased renovation activities, growth in commercial real estate, and rise in green building certifications.

The construction additives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $40.68 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. Factors contributing to this forecasted growth include the extension of metro and rail infrastructure, the surge in modular construction practices, growing construction of high-rise buildings, increasing emphasis on earthquake-resilient structures, and expanding residential and commercial construction demand. Anticipated trends in this period feature the use of bio-based construction additives, the adoption of nanotechnology, the emergence of smart additives that enable self-healing concrete, recyclable additive solutions, and integration in 3D concrete printing technologies.

The rising activity in the construction sector is propelling the expansion of the construction additives market due to heightened demand for infrastructure advancement. The construction sector encompasses the creation and execution of various types of infrastructure, from residential and commercial buildings to industrial complexes, covering the entire process from planning to completion. Its expansion is driven by both public and private sector investments focused on improving and constructing roads, railways, utilities, airports, bridges, and smart urban developments to address population and economic growth. Construction additives contribute significantly to the performance, longevity, and cost-efficiency of construction materials by enhancing workability and resistance properties. For instance, in November 2023, the UK’s Office for National Statistics reported a £18.16 billion ($19.96 million) increase in new construction activities during 2022, with private sector construction rising by 16.8% and public sector work increasing by 13.1%. This surge in construction activity is a key driver behind the growing demand in the construction additives market.

Leading companies within the construction additives market are prioritizing the development of advanced low-carbon admixture technologies aimed at improving environmental sustainability. These low-carbon admixtures are chemically engineered to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete production without compromising its performance characteristics such as strength and durability. For example, in July 2023, France-based CHRYSO introduced its EnviroMix product line, which includes solutions like CHRYSO EnviroMix and CHRYSO EnviroMix ULC (Ultra Low-Carbon), capable of cutting CO₂ emissions by up to 50%. These admixtures are designed for both precast and ready-mix concrete applications and are accompanied by tools such as EnviroMix Impact, which assesses the environmental footprint of a mix and aids in formulation optimization. The initiative aims to support environmentally responsible construction by allowing accurate carbon tracking and real-time emissions monitoring on-site.

In June 2024, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., a building materials manufacturer based in France, completed the acquisition of Fosroc. This strategic acquisition is intended to bolster Saint-Gobain's presence in the construction chemicals sector and broaden its offerings in eco-friendly building technologies. Fosroc Inc., headquartered in the UK, is known for producing construction chemicals, including cement additives, concrete admixtures, waterproofing agents, and protective coatings.

Major players in the construction additives market are BASF SE, LG Chem Ltd., CEMEX S.A.B. DE C.V., Evonik Industries AG, Sika AG, Kao Corporation, Arkema S.A., RPM International Inc., Huntsman Corporation, NIPPON SHOKUBAI Co. Ltd., Ashland Inc., Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd., Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd., Songwon Industrial Group, Satellite Chemical Co. Ltd., Concrete Additives and Chemicals Private Limited, Fritz-Pak Corporation, Berolan GmbH, Mapei S.p.A., PAC Technologies Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the construction additives market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in construction additives report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the construction additives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The sharp hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

Construction additives are chemical or mineral-based substances incorporated into materials like concrete, cement, and mortar to enhance their characteristics. These enhancements may include improved strength, durability, ease of use, and resistance to environmental stressors. In modern construction practices, these additives play a crucial role in boosting material performance, project efficiency, and the long-term durability of structures.

The primary categories of construction additives include cement additives, concrete admixtures, additives for paints and coatings, additives for adhesives and sealants, plastic additives, and bitumen additives. Cement additives are materials introduced during the production or mixing of cement to optimize aspects such as workability, setting duration, and durability. These additives are utilized in numerous applications such as residential, commercial, and industrial construction, as well as public infrastructure projects, catering to sectors including construction and infrastructure, industrial facilities, transportation, and water management systems.

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The construction additives market consists of sales of plasticizers, superplasticizers, retarders, accelerators, air-entraining agents, waterproofing additives, corrosion inhibitors, shrinkage-reducing additives, and coloring agents. 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 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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