Market Insights
"The concrete admixtures market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% during 2023-2028 to reach an estimated value of USD 7.4 billion in 2028."

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Market Dynamics
Introduction
Concrete admixtures are chemical or mineral substances that are added to the concrete during the mixing process to modify its properties. These admixtures are used to enhance the performance, efficiency, workability, durability, and aesthetic characteristics of concrete.
COVID-19 Impact
During the COVID pandemic, several countries implemented lockdowns and restrictions on construction activities to contain the spread of the virus. This led to delays in construction projects, including infrastructure, residential, and commercial buildings. Moreover, the construction industry witnessed a disruption in its entire supply chain. As a result, there was a drop in the total demand for concrete admixtures, which ultimately resulted in a decline of over 2% in the global market in 2020.
Post-pandemic, primarily driven by the large demand in the construction industry, the concrete admixtures market recorded substantial growth during 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, marking the industry’s recovery. It is also expected that the market would witness a reasonable growth in the upcoming years. Moreover, concrete admixtures can contribute to sustainability by reducing cement content, enabling the use of eco-friendly materials, and improving the energy efficiency of concrete production. As sustainability becomes a priority, the demand for concrete admixtures that promote environmental friendliness is also likely to witness a boost.
Market Drivers
As the industry focuses on improving construction practices, reducing environmental impacts, and achieving higher performance standards, there has been a growing demand for concrete admixtures to optimize construction processes and achieve desired performance goals. Through the incorporation of admixtures into concrete mixes, contractors can achieve higher performance levels, leading to better-quality structures.
This improvement in performance can drive growth by attracting more projects and ensuring customer satisfaction. Overall, concrete admixtures contribute to growth in the construction industry by enhancing concrete performance, increasing efficiency and productivity, supporting sustainable construction practices, meeting specific project requirements, and driving market expansion through innovation.

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Recent Market JVs and Acquisitions:
There have been some major mergers and acquisitions in the industry in recent years, which have significantly influenced the market dynamics in the construction industry. For example:
- In May 2023, Sika AG completed the acquisition of MBCC Group, an affiliate of Lone Star Funds, a global private equity firm, thereby becoming the undisputed market leader in the chemical admixtures industry. In order to close the transaction and comply with the regulatory requirements, Sika AG sold MBCC Group’s chemical admixtures assets in the UK, the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand to Cinven, the international private equity firm.
- In September 2022, Saint-Gobain acquired all the outstanding shares of GCP Applied Technologies for US$ 32 per share, in cash, in a transaction valued at approximately US$ 2.3 billion. As a result, the GCP businesses, consisting mainly of concrete admixtures and cement additives, will be combined with the Chryso businesses and become a part of the High-Performance Solutions segment. Earlier, in September 2021, Saint-Gobain completed the acquisition of Chryso, a global player in the construction chemicals industry.
Segment Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
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Product-Type Analysis
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Plasticizers, Superplasticizers, Accelerating and Retarding Admixtures, Air-Entraining Admixtures, Water-Resistant Admixtures, Mortar Admixtures, Concrete Fibers, and Others
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Plasticizer is anticipated to remain the leading chemical, whereas concrete fiber is likely to witness the fastest growth in the years to come.
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End-Use Type
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Residential Structures, Non-Residential Structures, and Infrastructures
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Infrastructure are expected to be the dominant segment, whereas residential structure is likely to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period.
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Application Type
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New Construction and Renovation
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Renovation is likely to generate larger market demand, whereas new construction is expected to witness faster growth in the foreseen years.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and The Rest of the World
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Asia Pacific is expected to be the dominant market and the fastest-growing market in the next five years.
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By Product Type
"The plasticizers segment accounted for the largest market share."
The market is segmented into plasticizers, superplasticizers, accelerating and retarding admixtures, air-entraining admixtures, water-resistant admixtures, mortar admixtures, concrete fibers, and others. Plasticizers are expected to remain the largest chemical category during the forecast period. They are low-cost admixtures and are widely preferred across the regions owing to their increasing demand for imparting improved workability, enhanced strength, durability, and segregation resistance to the concrete.
By End-Use Type
"The infrastructures segment accounted for the largest market share."
The market is segmented into residential structures, non-residential structures, and infrastructures. Infrastructure is expected to remain the dominant end-use type in the market during the forecast period. This is primarily driven by the increasing infrastructure development activities of developing countries, mainly in the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East regions. Concrete admixtures are used in various areas of infrastructure, such as bridges, roads, dams, tunnels, water reservoirs, sewage and water treatment plants, and subway systems, among others.

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By Application Type
"The renovation segment accounted for the largest market share."
The market is segmented into new construction and renovation. Renovation is likely to be the bigger demand generator during the forecast period. There has been an increasing demand for construction chemicals for renovations, including the repair of existing structures, especially in the developed economies such as the USA, Germany, and Japan. Most of the spending related to construction chemicals in these economies are related to renovation purposes only. Renovation projects help promote sustainability by reducing the need for new construction and minimizing waste.
Regional Insights
"Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest market share."
Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the largest market for concrete admixtures during the forecast period. Some of the key Asian countries contributing to the growth of the market include China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asian nations such as Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand. These countries have been investing heavily in infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, railways, airports, and residential and commercial buildings, creating a significant demand for concrete admixtures. Concurrently, key economies such as India and China are incessantly experiencing rapid economic growth, which simultaneously increases regional disposable incomes and construction activities. In addition, there has been an increasing emphasis on sustainable construction practices in the Asia Pacific region over the years, due to which the regional concrete admixture manufacturers are developing environmentally friendly and energy-efficient product types driven by the need to reduce the carbon footprint in the construction industry. This is simultaneously boosting the regional market for concrete admixtures.

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Key Players
The market for concrete admixtures is highly populated. The market is competitive with the presence of several regional and global players. Most of the major players compete on some of the governing factors, including price, product offerings, regional presence, etc.
The following are the key players in the concrete admixtures market:
- MBCC Group
- Sika AG
- Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.
- CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V.
- MAPEI S.p.A.
- Fosroc International Ltd.
- The Euclid Chemical Company
- Penetron
- RussTech, Inc
- Chembond Chemicals Ltd.
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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Research Methodology
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This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.
Report Features
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- Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
- Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
- Market trend and forecast analysis.
- Market segment trend and forecast.
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
- COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
- Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
- Emerging trends.
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
- Key success factors.
Market Segmentation
This report studies the market, covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.
The concrete admixtures market is segmented into the following categories.
By Product Type
- Plasticizers
- Superplasticizers
- Accelerating and Retarding Admixtures
- Air-Entraining Admixtures
- Water-Resistant Admixtures
- Mortar Admixtures
- Concrete Fibers
- Others
By End-Use Type
- Residential Structures
- Non-Residential Structures
- Infrastructures
By Application Type
- New Construction
- Renovation
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and the Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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