Dry-Cast Concrete Market Report 2026

The dry-cast concrete market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.37 billion in 2025 to $12.12 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for durable precast concrete products, growth of infrastructure projects, increasing urban development activities, adoption of eco-friendly paving solutions, rising residential and commercial construction activity.

The dry-cast concrete market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.48 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing automation in dry-cast production, adoption of AI-driven quality control, expansion of modular and customizable precast units, growth of energy-efficient manufacturing, rising integration of IoT-enabled monitoring systems. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of automated dry-cast concrete production lines, integration of AI-based quality control systems, deployment of IOT-connected manufacturing equipment, expansion of high-precision dry-cast units, implementation of predictive maintenance platforms.

The booming construction industry is expected to drive the growth of the dry cast concrete market in the coming years. The construction industry involves the creation, assembly, and development of buildings and infrastructure through coordinated planning, design, and execution processes. The growth of the construction industry is being fueled by rapid urbanization, which increases the demand for new housing, infrastructure, and commercial developments to accommodate expanding urban populations. Dry cast concrete supports the construction sector by enabling faster manufacturing and early removal from molds, leading to quicker project completion and improved productivity. For example, in September 2025, according to the Census Bureau, a US based government agency, public construction spending reached an estimated seasonally adjusted annual rate of $515.8 billion in July, representing a 0.3 percent (±1.6 percent) increase from the revised June figure of $514.3 billion. Therefore, the booming construction industry is propelling the growth of the dry cast concrete market.

Key companies operating in the dry cast concrete market are focusing on expanding their production capacities through the establishment of advanced automated facilities to meet growing demand. A facility refers to a designated space or structure developed to support a specific function or service. For example, in March 2025, Northwest Pipe Company, a US based manufacturer of concrete pipe products, launched an automated dry cast facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. The facility spans a newly constructed 41,000 square foot space at Geneva Pipe and Precast and features advanced automation capabilities. It includes the Exact 2500 system from Schlüsselbauer Technology, which provides fully automated dry cast concrete production with high precision. Additionally, the integration of an MBK Cage Welding Machine, an Advanced Concrete Technologies Batch Plant, and a Transexact automated crane ensures a streamlined and highly efficient manufacturing process.

In June 2025, Holcim, a Switzerland based manufacturer of building materials, acquired Langley Concrete Group Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Holcim expanded its presence in British Columbia’s precast concrete market, strengthening its nationwide reach and position within the growing infrastructure sector. The newly acquired advanced facilities in Chilliwack and Duncan will produce a range of dry cast and wet cast concrete products for both surface and underground infrastructure projects. Langley Concrete Group Inc. is a Canada based manufacturer of dry cast concrete.

Major companies operating in the dry-cast concrete market are Aditya Birla Group, China National Building Material Company Limited (CNBM), CRH Plc, CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., Sika AG, UltraTech Cement Ltd., Martin Marietta Materials Inc., Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, Fletcher Building Limited, Vicat Group, Votorantim Cimentos, Boral Limited, Italcementi Group, Forterra Plc, Buzzi Unicem SpA, Basalite Building Products LLC, Mutual Materials Co., Shandong Shanshui Cement Group, HeidelbergCement AG, Lafarge Holcim, Oldcastle Precast Inc.

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 influencing the dry-cast concrete market by increasing costs for imported curbstones, retaining wall units, roof tiles, eco-pavers, and associated production equipment. Residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects in regions such as Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America are most affected due to dependency on imported precast products and machinery. However, tariffs are driving local manufacturing, regional sourcing, and innovation in energy-efficient and automated dry-cast production, improving supply chain efficiency and product quality.

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Dry cast concrete refers to a concrete mixture that contains a very low amount of water, resulting in a stiff, low slump consistency. Instead of being poured, it is compacted using vibration and pressure, producing a dense and durable material with precise dimensions. The low moisture content allows for faster setting and early removal from molds, enabling efficient large scale manufacturing while maintaining strong and long lasting structural integrity.

The key product types of dry cast concrete include blocks, pavers, pipes, manholes, and others. Dry cast concrete blocks are precast units made using zero slump concrete mixtures, commonly used for constructing walls and structural masonry. It is distributed through direct sales, distributors, and online sales channels, and applied in residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. It serves various end users, including construction, utilities, transportation, and others.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the dry-cast concrete market in 2025. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in dry-cast concrete report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the dry-cast concrete market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The dry-cast concrete market consists of sales of curbstones, retaining wall units, roof tiles, and grass-grid or eco-pavers. 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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