Cementing Additives Market is expected to grow at a 5.22% CAGR, achieving USD 34.854 billion in 2031 from USD 25.686 billion in 2025.
The growing number of firms and the thriving real estate industry are the key reasons behind the sector's expansion. Future smart innovations in the building industry are driving the cementing additives market growth. Because of their ability to increase strength, increase friction, reduce water, retard, waterproof, and have other features, cement, and concrete additives are highly sought after in the building and construction sectors. Moreover, the infrastructure industry is growing as a result of higher spending on urban marketing, regional business plans, and business plans. For instance, in India, the US$ 1.3 trillion Gati Shakti national master plan for infrastructure has been one of the major initiatives in implementing systemic and practical reforms in the field.
Increased demand from the construction sector
Cement has several different features, including resistance to moisture, ease of workability, and the ability to provide masonry structure strength. It is mostly employed as a binder in concrete. Therefore, cement is essential for building bridges, homes, hospitals, and other structures. Consequently, to produce high-performance cement admixture, the cement industries use grinding aids and sodium gluconate, which helps to extend the workability and life of cement additives. Cement grinding aids have the potential to significantly lessen the occurrence of electrostatic adsorption during the grinding process. Grinding aids are an essential auxiliary raw material in cement plants all over the world which increases the demand and production of cement. For instance, India's demand for cement was predicted to increase by up to 12% annually in 2022 due to the government's emphasis on infrastructural development and the need for rural housing. Further, as per the United States Geological Survey, the production of cement in the United States increased from 89,000 metric tons in 2020 to 92,000 metric tons in 2021
It is projected that the cementing additives market in the USA will grow steadily.
A cementing additive is a substance applied in cement slurry to modify its behavior, compressive strength, water & wear resistance, and durability. The additives reduce the cement hydration speed thereby improving the overall thickening owing to which they are majorly used in the construction and oil & gas sectors. The growing construction expenditure and implementation of new construction & infrastructure projects in the USA are acting as a major driving factor for the cementing additives market demand in the country. For instance, according to the U.C Census Bureau, in August 2023, total construction spending at a seasonally adjusted rate stood at US$1,983.470 billion which signified a 7.4% increase in the August 2022 figure of US$1,847.285 billion. Moreover, as per the same source, the total construction spending in the first eight months of 2023 witnessed a 4.2% growth over the same period in 2022.
Booming oil well drilling and investments
The booming oil well drilling and investments to bolster the same have paved the way for future cementing additives market growth. For instance, according to the U.S Energy Information Administration, in 2021, the total strength of horizontally drilled oil wells stood at 166,160 which represented a significant increase of 67.8% over 2014βs figure of 99,000. Furthermore, various providers of cementing additives are establishing labs & facilities in the USA to optimize the growing demand for such substances.
To produce cement at a reduced cost and with better performance, GCP Applied Technologies Inc. offers cement additives, TAVEROTM VM grinding aids, and OPTEVATM HE quality improvers. Cement additives called OPTEVATM HE quality improvers offer choices for increasing early (HE) strength and are especially useful for difficult cements. Alternatively, TAVEROTM VM grinding aid additives improve cement performance by offering greater strengths and faster setting times, while also helping to stabilize vertical roller mills (VM) during production by lowering the need for water injection and cement pre-hydration.
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 β 2031 |
| Companies |
|
Report Metric | Details |
Cementing Additives Market Size in 2025 | USD 25.686 billion |
Cementing Additives Market Size in 2030 | USD 33.380 billion |
Growth Rate | CAGR of 5.38% |
Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
Base Year | 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025 β 2030 |
Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
Segmentation |
|
Geographical Segmentation | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
List of Major Companies in the Cementing Additives Market |
|
Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |
Segmentation:
By Type
Cement Retarders
Cement Extenders
Defoamers
Dispersants
Fluid Loss Control (FLC) Additives
Others
By Function
Grinding Aids
Performance & Strength Enhancers
Others
By End-User
Building & Construction
Oil & Gas
Others
By Geography
North America
USA
Canada
Mexico
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Spain
Others
Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Israel
Others
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Indonesia
Thailand
Taiwan
Others