Slag-Based Green Cement Market Report 2026

The slag-based green cement market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.43 billion in 2025 to $10.31 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing adoption of slag in cement production, growth in sustainable construction practices, reliance on GGBFS and other industrial by-products, expansion of infrastructure projects, rising demand for high-performance cement.

The slag-based green cement market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.58 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing production of energy-efficient and eco-friendly slag cements, adoption of smart monitoring and quality control, development of rapid-hardening and sulfate-resistant formulations, expansion in residential and commercial construction, integration of AI in cement manufacturing processes. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of slag-based green cement adoption, integration of AI-based manufacturing control, deployment of eco-friendly slag blends, implementation of smart monitoring for cement performance, adoption of energy-efficient production techniques.

The rising construction activities driven by rapid urbanization and increasing infrastructure development are expected to propel the growth of the slag-based green cement market. As urban populations grow, the demand for housing, commercial spaces, and infrastructure continues to surge, making construction a key driver of economic growth. Slag-based green cement offers a sustainable, low-carbon alternative to traditional cement, which helps meet the growing demand for construction while reducing the environmental impact. This type of cement enhances the strength and longevity of structures, supporting more sustainable and eco-friendly building practices. For example, in July 2024, the Bureau of National Statistics in Kazakhstan reported that in 2023, the total value of construction services had risen by 15.1% compared to 2022, reaching 7.61 trillion tenge. This indicates that increasing construction activity, spurred by urbanization, is driving the demand for greener building materials such as slag-based cement.

Companies operating in the slag-based green cement market are also focusing on developing innovative low-carbon cement solutions to further support sustainable construction. One key approach is clinker substitution, where a portion of the energy-intensive clinker is replaced with alternative materials such as slag, fly ash, or calcined clay. This process reduces CO₂ emissions while improving cement performance. For instance, in March 2024, Ecocem Global Ltd., an Ireland-based cement manufacturer, launched the ACT range, a next-generation low-carbon cement technology. This technology can reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 70% compared to standard European cement blends. It offers high-performance concrete with improved strength, durability, and workability while using fewer resources and without the need for costly changes to existing manufacturing plants. Ecocem's ACT range is a scalable, cost-effective solution aimed at decarbonizing the construction industry and helping meet global climate goals.

In August 2024, Ambuja Cements Ltd., an India-based cement company, acquired Penna Cement Industries Limited for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition allows Ambuja Cements to expand its production capacity and strengthen its market presence in South India. With a target to reach a total cement production capacity of 140 million tonnes per annum by 2028, Ambuja Cements aims to optimize logistics, reduce operational costs, and drive growth. Penna Cement Industries, known for its slag-based green cement offerings, will play a critical role in helping Ambuja meet the increasing demand for sustainable construction materials in India.

Major companies operating in the slag-based green cement market are China National Building Material Group Co. Ltd., CRH PLC, Holcim Ltd., Heidelberg Materials AG, CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., Siam Cement Public Company (SCG), Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, UltraTech Cement Limited, Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, Votorantim Cimentos S.A., Shree Cement Limited, Boral Limited, Dalmia Bharat Group, JK Cement Ltd., Cement Australia Pty Ltd, Buzzi Unicem S.p.A., JSW Cement Limited, Kiran Global Chems Limited, LKAB Minerals AB, Hallett Group Pty Ltd, JFE Mineral & Alloy Company Ltd., Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies S.A., Ecocem Materials Limited.

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 slag-based green cement market by increasing costs for imported ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS), electric arc furnace slag, copper slag, nickel slag, and other sustainable materials. Construction, manufacturing, infrastructure development, and residential projects in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America are most affected due to dependency on imported raw materials. Nevertheless, tariffs are promoting local sourcing, regional production of slag-based cements, and innovation in high-performance, energy-efficient cement solutions, improving supply chain reliability and sustainable construction practices.

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Slag-based green cement refers to a sustainable type of cement that incorporates ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS), a by-product of steel manufacturing, as a major ingredient. This reduces the amount of clinker required, decreases CO₂ emissions, and improves the strength and durability of concrete.

The main product types of slag-based green cement include ordinary Portland slag cement, blast furnace slag cement, slag blended cement, high-performance slag cement, and sustainable slag cement. Ordinary Portland slag cement is a blended cement produced by inter-grinding Portland cement clinker with granulated blast furnace slag. The primary slag types used include ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS), electric arc furnace (EAF) slag, copper slag, nickel slag, and others, which are processed using wet grinding, dry grinding, semi-dry grinding, and other techniques. These products are distributed through online sales, direct sales, and retail or wholesale distributors, and they serve end-user sectors such as construction, manufacturing, infrastructure development, roads and bridges, and residential building.North America was the largest region in the slag-based green cement market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in slag-based green cement report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the slag-based green cement market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The slag-based green cement market consists of sales of sulphate-resistant slag cement, alkali-activated slag cement, and rapid-hardening slag cement. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, meaning the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or producers of slag-based green cement, whether to other entities such as downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers, or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market also includes related services provided by the producers, such as technical support, product customization, and sustainable construction solutions associated with slag-based green cement.

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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