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2024-2032 年按产品、最终用户和地区分類的混凝土外加剂市场报告Concrete Admixtures Market Report by Product, End User, and Region 2024-2032 |
IMARC Group年,全球混凝土外加剂市场规模达到179亿美元。对永续建筑实践的日益关注、不断增加的翻新和基础设施开发活动以及数位技术的整合以实现更精确的剂量和品质控制是推动市场的一些主要因素。
混凝土外加剂是建筑业中用于增强混凝土性能和性能的专用化学或矿物添加剂。它们经过精心配製,以实现混凝土混合物的特定目标,例如提高和易性、耐久性、强度和凝结时间。它们广泛用作减水剂、塑化剂、促进剂、缓凝剂、引气剂和高效减水剂。它们有助于将微小气泡引入混合物中,以增强抗冻融性。由于它们有助于改善混凝土的流动性而不增加含水量,因此全球范围内对混凝土外加剂的需求正在增加。
目前,各行业对高性能混凝土的需求不断增长,支撑着市场的成长。除此之外,越来越多地采用混凝土外加剂,因为它们可以透过提高和易性和降低含水量来降低施工成本,正在加强市场的成长。此外,为了延长基础设施的使用寿命,对这些外加剂的需求不断增长,对市场产生了积极影响。除此之外,越来越多地使用这些外加剂来增强结构抵御地震和飓风等自然灾害的能力,这为行业投资者提供了利润丰厚的成长机会。此外,各国政府机构都在推动全球基础建设。与此一致的是,对减少碳足迹的日益关注正在推动市场的成长。
翻新和基础设施开发活动不断增加
住宅装修在个人中的日益普及,以及基础设施开发项目数量的增加,都促进了市场的成长。此外,快速的都市化过程对道路、桥樑、高层建筑、住宅小区等新型基础设施的需求也随之增加。除此之外,混凝土是一种基本的建筑材料,外加剂对于提高其性能和寿命至关重要。这些使建筑专业人员能够针对特定应用优化混凝土混合物,并确保结构符合安全、耐用性和永续性要求。此外,这些外加剂有助于加快施工进度,从而带来积极的市场前景。
日益关注永续建筑
人们越来越关注永续建筑实践以减少环境足迹,这正在支持市场的成长。同时,一些国家的管理机构正在鼓励采用环保和资源节约型的建筑实践,这提供了良好的市场前景。除此之外,混凝土外加剂在实现永续发展目标方面发挥着至关重要的作用。此外,对减少用水量的外加剂(例如减水剂和高效减水剂)的需求也在增加。此外,建筑师和建筑商越来越多地采用外加剂来提高混凝土的耐久性并提供更持久的结构,从而减少频繁维修和更换的需要。
将数位技术整合到外加剂中以实现更精确的剂量
主要参与者正在创造具有增强性能和功能的创新外加剂产品。与此一致的是,奈米技术在外加剂的应用不断增加,以提高混凝土的强度、耐久性和和易性,这有助于市场的成长。除此之外,他们正在开发自修復混凝土,它使用外加剂自主修復裂缝。此外,人工智慧(AI)和资料分析等数位技术的整合可以在建筑项目期间实现更精确的配料、品质控制和性能监控,从而提供更高效、更可靠的混凝土结构,这正在加强市场的成长。此外,对高性能材料的需求也在增加。
The global concrete admixtures market size reached US$ 17.9 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 40.8 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 9.4% during 2024-2032. The growing focus on sustainable construction practices, rising renovation and infrastructure development activities, and integration of digital technologies to enable more precise dosing and quality control are some of the major factors propelling the market.
Concrete admixtures are specialized chemical or mineral additives used in the construction industry to enhance the performance and properties of concrete. They are carefully formulated to achieve specific objectives in concrete mixtures, such as improved workability, durability, strength, and setting time. They are widely available as water reducers, plasticizers, accelerators, retarders, air-entraining agents, and superplasticizers. They assist in introducing microscopic air bubbles into the mixture to enhance freeze-thaw resistance. As they aid in improving the flow of concrete without increasing water content, the demand for concrete admixtures is increasing worldwide.
At present, the rising demand for high-performance concrete among various sectors is supporting the growth of the market. Besides this, the increasing adoption of concrete admixtures, as they can reduce construction costs by improving workability and reducing water content, is strengthening the growth of the market. Additionally, the growing demand for these admixtures to extend the lifespan of infrastructures is positively influencing the market. Apart from this, the increasing employment of these admixtures to enhance the resilience of structures against natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes is offering lucrative growth opportunities to industry investors. Furthermore, governing agencies of various countries are promoting infrastructure development across the globe. In line with this, the increasing focus on reducing carbon footprint is propelling the growth of the market.
Rising renovation and infrastructure development activities
The rising popularity of residential renovation among individuals, along with the increasing number of infrastructure development projects, are contributing to the growth of the market. In addition, there is an increase in the demand for new infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, high-rise buildings, and residential complexes due to rapid urbanization. Besides this, concrete is a fundamental building material, and admixtures are essential to improve its performance and longevity. These allow construction professionals to optimize concrete mixes for specific applications and ensure that structures meet safety, durability, and sustainability requirements. Furthermore, these admixtures assist in facilitating faster construction schedules, which is offering a positive market outlook.
Increasing focus on sustainable construction
The rising focus on sustainable construction practices to reduce environmental footprint is supporting the growth of the market. In line with this, governing agencies of several countries are encouraging the adoption of environmentally friendly and resource-efficient building practices, which is offering a favorable market outlook. Apart from this, concrete admixtures play a crucial role in achieving sustainability goals. Moreover, there is an increase in the demand for admixtures that reduce water usage, such as water reducers and high-range water reducers. Additionally, architects and builders are increasingly adopting admixtures that improve concrete durability and provide longer-lasting structures that reduce the need for frequent repairs and replacements.
Integration of digital technologies in admixtures to enable more precise dosing
Key players are creating innovative admixture products with enhanced properties and capabilities. In line with this, the rising utilization of nanotechnology in admixtures to improve the strength, durability, and workability of concrete is contributing to the growth of the market. Apart from this, they are developing self-healing concrete, which uses admixtures to repair cracks autonomously. In addition, the integration of digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics, enables more precise dosing, quality control, and performance monitoring during construction projects that provide more efficient and reliable concrete structures is strengthening the growth of the market. Furthermore, there is a rise in the demand for higher-performing materials.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country levels from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on product and end user.
Water Reducing Admixtures
Plasticizers
Superplasticizers
Waterproofing Admixtures
Accelerating Admixtures
Air-Entraining Admixtures
Retarding Admixtures
Others
Water reducing admixtures represents the largest market segment
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product. This includes water reducing admixtures (plasticizers and superplasticizers), waterproofing admixtures, accelerating admixtures, air-entraining admixtures, retarding admixtures, and others. According to the report, water reducing admixtures represented the largest segment.
Water reducing admixtures, also known as water reducers or plasticizers, are designed to reduce the water content needed in a concrete mix while maintaining its workability and desired consistency. They achieve this by dispersing cement particles more effectively, resulting in improved hydration and a reduction in water-cement ratio. In addition, water reducing admixtures enhance the workability of concrete, which makes it easier to pour, place, and finish. This is especially valuable in large-scale construction projects where time and labor efficiency are critical. Furthermore, they assist in aligning with sustainable construction practices by reducing water consumption and the carbon footprint associated with concrete production.
Residential
Commercial
Infrastructure
Residential accounts for the majority of the market share
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end user. This includes residential, commercial, and infrastructure. According to the report, residential represented the largest segment.
The residential sector comprises all types of housing construction, from single-family homes to multi-unit dwellings and apartment complexes. Admixtures play a vital role in ensuring the quality and longevity of residential structures. They enable the production of high-performance concrete for foundations, driveways, and structural elements, to ensure durability and resistance to weathering. Additionally, admixtures improve workability, which makes it easier for contractors to handle concrete during pouring and finishing. Moreover, the rising focus on environmentally friendly construction is bolstering the growth of the market.
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa
Asia Pacific exhibits a clear dominance, accounting for the largest concrete admixtures market share
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share.
Asia Pacific held the biggest market share due to the increasing demand for concrete in various construction projects. In addition, the rising need to enhance the performance and efficiency of concrete is strengthening the growth of the market in the region. Besides this, the growing focus on modern construction techniques and sustainability practices is offering a positive market outlook. In line with this, the increasing preference for constructing durable and eco-friendly structures is supporting the growth of the market in the Asia Pacific region.
Various players are investing in research and development (R&D) activities to develop innovative admixture formulations. This includes creating products that offer enhanced performance, improved sustainability, and compatibility with a wide range of concrete mixes. In addition, major manufacturers are expanding their product portfolios to cater to various market segments, such as the development of specialized admixtures for self-healing concrete, high-performance concrete, and sustainable construction. Apart from this, they are producing products that reduce water usage, lower carbon emissions, and incorporate recycled or bio-based materials. Furthermore, key companies are offering tailored solutions and are working closely with construction projects to formulate concrete mixes that meet specific performance and environmental requirements.
BASF SE
CAC Admixtures
CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V.
CICO Group
Fosroc Inc. (JMH Group)
Fritz-Pak Corporation
GCP Applied Technologies Inc. (Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.)
Mapei S.p.A.
Pidilite Industries Limited
Rhein-Chemotechnik GmbH
RPM International Inc.
Sika AG
In April 2022, Pidilite Industries Limited, a leading manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and construction chemicals, partnered with GCP Applied Technologies Inc, a global leader in construction products, to offer high-performance waterproofing solutions for challenging sites that have exposure to high temperature variation and water table, under its brand Dr.Fixit.
In 2021, Sika partnered with Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne to develop concrete admixtures leveraging the limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) technology that lowers CO2 emissions. The technology aims to facilitate the production of performant and sustainable cement with less clinker.
In 2023, CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. launched a new range of bio-sourced admixtures designed for a reduced carbon footprint. These admixtures use natural, renewable, and locally sourced raw materials and may achieve a carbon footprint up to 70% lower than traditional oil-based admixtures.