Negative Carbon Portland Cement Global Market Report 2025

The negative carbon portland cement market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $0.64 billion in 2024 to $0.79 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.1%. The growth in the historic period can be linked to increasing demand for sustainable construction materials, growing awareness of carbon footprint reduction, rising adoption of low-emission cement technologies, expansion of urban infrastructure projects, and increasing regulatory support for green building practices.

The negative carbon portland cement market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.85 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be driven by growing investment in carbon-neutral construction solutions, rising adoption of magnesium-based binders, increasing focus on circular economy and industrial by-product utilization, expansion of government incentives for low-carbon materials, and rising demand for eco-friendly residential and commercial construction. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements in carbon capture and storage, innovations in low-clinker and cement-free binders, developments in industrial-waste utilization for cement production, research and development in magnesium oxide and alternative calcium sources, and technological advancements in digital process optimization for cement manufacturing.

The rising adoption of green building certifications is driving the growth of the negative carbon portland cement market. Green building certifications, such as LEED, recognize construction projects that meet strict sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental performance standards. As the demand for low-carbon and eco-friendly construction materials grows, negative carbon portland cement becomes increasingly essential, helping projects reduce embodied carbon and earn credits toward certification. For example, in 2023, the US Green Building Council reported a 9% rise in LEED certifications and a 51% increase in new LEED project registrations, reflecting growing emphasis on sustainable construction practices.

Companies in the market are developing CO₂-cured precast concrete solutions, which permanently store carbon dioxide in concrete during the curing process, reduce reliance on traditional clinker-based cement, and enhance material strength. For instance, in May 2025, Elematic Oyj and Carbonaide launched the world’s first commercial CO₂-cured precast concrete system, which lowers cement usage by up to 20% and enables industrial-scale production of carbon-negative concrete elements. This solution is compatible with existing production lines and marks a significant step toward decarbonizing the cement sector.

In December 2023, Lafarge Canada Inc. partnered with CarbiCrete Inc. to produce carbon-negative concrete blocks using steel slag as a feedstock. This collaboration leverages CarbiCrete’s cement-free technology to sequester CO₂ during curing, enhance compressive strength, and reduce reliance on traditional cement, promoting sustainable construction practices across Canada.

Major companies operating in the negative carbon portland cement market are Dalmia Bharat Limited, Sublime Systems, Solidia Technologies Inc., CarbiCrete, Carbon8 Systems Limited, Blue Planet Systems Corporation, Prometheus Materials, GreenJams, CarbonBuilt, Partanna, Travertine Technologies, Brimstone Energy, Carbon Re, EMC Cement Co., Zeobond, Geopolymer Solutions LLC, Carbonaide, Low Carbon Materials (LCM Tree), Calix Ltd, IronKast Technologies.

Europe was the largest region in the negative carbon portland cement market in 2024. The regions covered in negative carbon portland cement report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the negative carbon portland 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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Negative carbon Portland cement is a type of cement designed to capture and store more carbon dioxide than is released during its production, resulting in a net decrease in atmospheric CO₂. This cement is manufactured using advanced materials and processes that enhance carbonation and reduce clinker usage. It supports sustainable construction by actively lowering greenhouse gas levels while offering the same structural performance as traditional Portland cement.

The main types of negative carbon Portland cement include magnesium oxide, iron oxide, fly ash, and calcium carbonate. Magnesium oxide refers to a key ingredient used in the formulation of negative carbon Portland cement that absorbs carbon dioxide during curing, enabling carbon-negative performance while preserving structural strength. The primary raw or feed material categories include natural raw materials, industrial waste-derived materials, and alternative calcium sources or innovative binders. Major applications span textiles, chemicals, and construction, with primary end-use sectors such as residential construction, commercial construction, infrastructure projects, and environmental services.

The negative carbon portland cement market consists of sales of carbon-capturing portland cement, supplementary cementitious materials, and related additives. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the cement, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to construction projects or 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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