Low Carbon Cement Global Market Report 2025

The low carbon cement market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.63 billion in 2024 to $2.94 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The growth during the historic period is attributed to stricter environmental regulations, greater awareness among builders regarding sustainable construction practices, increased demand for green buildings, heightened industrial focus on minimizing carbon emissions in manufacturing, and rising energy costs encouraging the use of energy-efficient cement alternatives.

The low carbon cement market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.58 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%. The growth during the forecast period is driven by expanding urbanization, higher demand for infrastructure projects, wider adoption of carbon-neutral policies, increased preference for green construction, and growth in international trade of sustainable materials. Key trends in this period include the development of sustainable supply chains, integration of renewable energy, innovations in waterless curing, advancements in additives and admixtures, and the adoption of smart logistics.

The increasing construction activities are anticipated to drive the growth of the low carbon cement market in the coming years. Expanding urban populations are creating higher demand for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects, which fuels construction growth. Low carbon cement supports these projects by offering a sustainable, durable, and eco-friendly alternative to conventional cement, allowing faster project completion while lowering carbon emissions. For example, in the March quarter of 2023, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that dwellings under construction rose to 240,813 from 240,065 in 2022, with new houses increasing to 103,778 from 101,240. These rising construction activities are contributing to the expansion of the low carbon cement market.

Key players in the low carbon cement market are investing in innovative technologies such as calcined clay blends to reduce carbon emissions and support sustainable construction. Calcined clay blends involve heating clay at high temperatures and combining it with clinker to maintain strength while cutting CO₂ emissions. In February 2023, Holcim Ltd., a Switzerland-based building materials company, launched its low-carbon cement operation using proprietary proximA Tech technology, producing up to 500,000 tonnes annually. The facility uses biomass-based fuels and waste heat recovery systems, making the manufacturing process nearly carbon-free and highly efficient. The launch of Europe’s first calcined clay cement production line represents a major step in Holcim’s effort to decarbonize the construction sector.

In September 2025, Cement Roadstone Holdings plc, an Ireland-based construction and building materials company, acquired Eco Material Technologies for $2.1 billion. This acquisition allows CRH to strengthen its position in advanced low-carbon cement materials and accelerate sustainable infrastructure initiatives in North America. Eco Material Technologies Inc., based in the US, specializes in providing low-carbon cement.

Major players in the low carbon cement market are LafargeHolcim Ltd., Anhui Conch Cement Company Limited, CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., Siam Cement Group Public Company Limited, Adani Group, UltraTech Cement Limited, Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, Vicat Group, Titan Cement Company S.A., Shree Cement Limited, Breedon Group plc, Dalmia Bharat Limited, Secil - Sociedade de Exploração de Cimentos S.A., Buzzi Unicem S.p.A., JSW Cement Limited, Sublime Systems Inc., Carbon Upcycling Technologies, Ecocem Materials Limited, CarbonBuilt Inc., Hoffman Green Technologies Inc., Brimstone Energy Inc., and Terra CO2 Technologies Inc.

North America was the largest region in the low carbon cement market in 2024. The regions covered in low carbon cement report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the low carbon cement 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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Low carbon cement is a type of cement designed to generate significantly lower carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions during its production compared to traditional cement. It aims to reduce the environmental impact of construction while maintaining comparable strength and durability.

The main product types of low carbon cement include geopolymer cement, limestone calcined clay cement, and others. Geopolymer cement is an inorganic cementitious material created through the chemical reaction of aluminosilicate powders with alkaline solutions, providing a low-carbon alternative to traditional Portland cement. It is manufactured using raw materials such as fly ash, slag, limestone, silica fume, and others, and is applied in residential, commercial, infrastructure, and industrial projects. It is distributed through channels including direct sales, distributors, online sales, and others.

The low carbon cement market consists of sales of sulfoaluminate cement, magnesia-based cement, calcium aluminate cement, belite cement, and calcium silicate cement. 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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