Carbon Capture Low-Carbon Cement Additive Global Market Report 2025

The carbon capture low-carbon cement additive market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.28 billion in 2024 to $1.45 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.9%. Growth in the historic period can be attributed to early research and development in CO₂ mineralization, pilot carbon-cured concrete projects demonstrating technical feasibility, the establishment of low-carbon cement standards and certifications, initial public and private investment in capture-to-product pilot programs, and early cost reductions in supplementary cementitious materials.

The carbon capture low-carbon cement additive market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.32 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5%. Growth in the forecast period can be linked to increasing carbon pricing and emissions regulations, rising demand for green building materials, growing corporate net-zero and sustainable procurement commitments, expansion of CO₂ capture capacity at major industrial emitters, and increasing public infrastructure requirements for low-carbon construction materials. Major trends expected in the forecast period include technological advancements in direct air capture and mineralization, innovations in additive formulations to achieve performance parity with traditional cement, developments in scalable carbonation process equipment, research and development aimed at accelerating rapid curing and long-term durability, and expanded industry collaborations and cross-sector pilot deployments.

The rising adoption of green building certifications is expected to drive the growth of the carbon capture low-carbon cement additive market. Green building certifications are official recognitions that a building meets established standards for environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and occupant well-being. The increase in green building certifications is largely driven by energy efficiency, as these standards reduce resource consumption and lower operational costs. Carbon capture low-carbon cement additives support green building initiatives by reducing the carbon footprint of construction materials, contributing to more sustainable and environmentally friendly buildings. For instance, in February 2024, according to the US Green Building Council, there was a 9% rise in LEED certifications in 2023 compared with the previous year, along with 21 additional certifications for single-family homes. New LEED project registrations jumped by 51%, indicating significant growth. The rising adoption of green building certifications is therefore a key driver of the carbon capture low-carbon cement additive market.

Leading companies in the market are focusing on innovation through full-value-chain approaches that integrate CO₂ capture, transport, liquefaction, and permanent geological storage to reduce emissions across the entire cement production process. A full-value-chain approach coordinates all stages of carbon management - from capturing CO₂ at the plant to transporting, processing, and permanently storing or reusing it within one integrated system. For example, in March 2025, Vicat Group, a France-based producer of cement, ready-mixed concrete, and aggregates, launched the Vicat Advanced Industrial Alliance (VAIA) project, aiming to capture and utilize 1.2 million tonnes of CO₂ annually, representing nearly 100% of the plant’s emissions. This initiative is part of Vicat’s broader decarbonization strategy, which includes reducing clinker content, replacing fossil fuels, and improving energy efficiency. The captured CO₂ will be transported through a converted pipeline to Fos-sur-Mer, where it will be liquefied and permanently stored in geological reservoirs - equivalent to removing 75,000 combustion-engine cars from circulation each year.

In December 2023, Carbicrete, a Canada-based cement-free concrete producer, partnered with Lafarge Holcim to scale up carbon-negative concrete production using steel slag. Lafarge provides processed steel slag, while Carbicrete applies its cement-free binder and CO₂ mineralization curing process to manufacture carbon-negative concrete blocks at large scale. Lafarge Holcim, based in Switzerland, supplies cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete for a wide range of construction projects.

Major companies operating in the carbon capture low-carbon cement additive market are Thyssenkrupp AG, CRH plc, Holcim Ltd, Heidelberg Materials AG, CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., The Siam Cement Public Company Limited (SCG), Adani Group, Titan Cement International S.A., Calix Limited, Carbon Upcycling Technologies Inc., CarbonCure Technologies Inc., CarbiCrete Inc., Brimstone Energy Inc., Ecocem Materials Limited, CarbonBuilt Inc., Blue Planet Systems Corporation, Neocrete Limited, Alithic Limited, Terra CO2 Technologies Inc., Mineral Carbonation International Pty Ltd, Solid Carbon Inc.

North America was the largest region in the carbon capture low-carbon cement additive market in 2024. The regions covered in carbon capture low-carbon cement additive report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the carbon capture low-carbon cement additive 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 rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the construction sector, particularly in materials procurement and project costs. Higher duties on imported steel, aluminum, lumber, and machinery have driven up expenses for builders, contractors, and infrastructure developers, leading to increased project bids and delayed timelines. Construction equipment manufacturers face similar challenges, with tariffs on essential components and raw materials inflating production costs and squeezing margins. Additionally, retaliatory tariffs in international markets have curtailed exports of U.S.-made construction equipment and materials, further affecting profitability. The sector must now prioritize local sourcing, modular construction techniques, and supply chain diversification to control costs and ensure project viability amid ongoing trade uncertainties.

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A carbon capture low-carbon cement additive is a material designed to reduce the carbon footprint of cement by incorporating captured CO₂ into its composition or production process. It improves cement performance while lowering emissions associated with traditional clinker manufacturing. This additive enables the creation of more sustainable concrete without requiring changes to standard mixing or construction practices.

The main product types of carbon capture low-carbon cement additives include mineral-based additives, chemical-based additives, bio-based additives, and others. Mineral-based additives are naturally derived materials added to cement formulations to reduce carbon emissions by enhancing strength, durability, and carbon absorption properties. Key technologies associated with these additives include carbon capture and storage (CCS), carbon capture and utilization (CCU), direct air capture, and others. These products are distributed through direct sales, distributors, online channels, and more. Major applications span residential construction, commercial construction, and infrastructure, and primary end users include construction companies, cement manufacturers, government agencies and municipalities, and other stakeholders.

The carbon capture low-carbon cement additive market consists of sales of carbon-cured cement additives, mineralized CO₂ aggregates, supplementary cementitious materials, carbonated concrete blocks, and CO₂-infused precast concrete panels. 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.

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