Global Concrete Admixtures Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Product (Accelerator, Air Entraining Admixture, Retarder, Shrinkage Reducing Admixture, Viscosity Modifier, Water Reducer (Plasticizer), High Range Water Reducer, Waterproofing Admixture, Others), By End-Use Sector (Commercial, Industrial and Institutional, Infrastructure, Residential), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Concrete Admixtures Market Size:

The Global Concrete Admixtures Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.22% over the forecast period, increasing from US$23.218 billion in 2025 to US$31.400 billion by 2030.

Concrete Admixtures Market Highlights:

• Rising infrastructure projects drive demand for advanced concrete admixtures globally.
• Sustainable admixtures gain traction to reduce environmental impact in construction.
• Technological innovations enhance concrete strength, durability, and workability.
• Urbanization fuels the need for high-performance admixtures in complex structures.

Concrete Admixtures Market Introduction:

Chemical admixtures are a class of concrete materials other than cement, water, and aggregate, and are introduced when concrete is mixed. Admixtures are mostly applied by producers to reduce the price of concrete construction, modify the characteristics of real concretes, ensure concrete quality at the time of mixing, slicing, placing, and curing, and to overcome certain difficulties during operations in concreting.

Furthermore, the suitability of admixtures in concrete relies on the right method of batching and concreting. Most admixtures are supplied in the liquid state and can be incorporated into the concrete either at the factory or at the site. Some, like colors and pumping aids, are used in minimal proportions and are usually taken in a batch from the calibrated tanks.

Some factors that affect an admixture include the kind of cement, the amount of water used, the period taken to mix, the slump requirement, and both the concrete and air temperature. Substitution of the concrete mix could yield results similar to those of the admixtures. For instance, a reduction in the W/C ratio, an increase in the amount of cement, an altered type of cement, or the type of aggregate and/or the grading of the aggregate. Master Builders Solutions provides a range of excellent quality products that are admixtures and improve concrete placing, pumping, finishing, and durability. They are committed to providing clients with ways to enhance the characteristics of concrete.

Concrete Admixtures Market Overview:

The concrete admixtures comprise the chemicals mixed in concrete to change either the workability or other properties in a concrete construction, such as the flowability, durability, or strength of the concrete. There are many types of these admixtures, ranging from water-reducing admixtures, air-entraining admixtures, retarding admixtures, and accelerating admixtures to many others. Water-reducing admixtures reduce water used due to workability. Air-entraining admixture introduces microscopic air bubbles for resistance against freezing and thaw cycles and de-icing salts. Accelerating admixtures refer to the substances that speedily set or harden concrete, whereas retarders are materials that delay the setting of concrete, allowing more time for placement and finishing.

Market growth of concrete admixtures is attributed to the expanding construction industry globally, urbanization leading to the increasing need for housing and commercial spaces, and the rise of infrastructure. The developing infrastructure drives demand for concrete and admixtures.  According to data from UNCTAD, there is an increasing trend in the urban population, which was valued at 4,540 million in 2022 and will continue to rise to reach a 2050 level of 6,605 million.

Thus, with the rise in urban population, construction activities will also increase. This requires an increase in concrete use for increased strength and durability. Thus, concrete admixtures for quality improvement and efficiency of modern construction projects will rise in demand in the coming years.

List of Top Concrete Admixtures Companies:

Some of the major companies include Sika AG, Cemex, and Fosroc Inc.

• Sika AG provides a comprehensive guide to concrete admixtures, offering various types and characteristics based on European standards.
• IBM Cemex, a global leader in innovative admixture solutions, has prioritized quality, reliability, and efficiency in concrete chemical needs for over 20 years.
• Fosroc, a global leader in concrete admixtures, offers tailored formulations like Aura, Structuro, and Conplast, providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions for concrete producers worldwide.

Concrete Admixtures Market Drivers

• Increasing infrastructure development

Growing emphasis on infrastructure development is one of the primary factors for the market of concrete admixtures due to their durability and ability to increase the life span in projects like roads, railways, bridges, and dams. For example, the Interim Budget 2024-25 of India increased infrastructure capital investment by 11.1 percent to Rs.11.11 lakh crore (US$133.86 billion). The railway's capital outlay went up from last year with an increase of 5.8 percent to Rs.2.55 lakh crore (US$30.72 billion). Further, the government designated Rs.2.76 lakh crore (US$33.4 billion) to the Ministry of Roads in 2024-25, according to the IBEF data. Admixtures provide major characteristics like strength, water resistance, and freeze-thaw resistance for high-performance concrete, which assists in reducing costs in construction by increasing workability, labor, and required cement utilization while improving its durability, thereby minimizing long-term maintenance costs.

• Demand from end-users will propel the market growth

Housing units are anticipated to rise in the market, and this may, in turn, increase the need for concrete admixtures. These are important in enhancing concrete characteristics such as workability, durability, and strength, which are essential to meet the new dynamism of construction projects. For instance, Homes England started 11,530 housing units in England outside of London between April 1 and September 30, 2023, for all programs except GLA (Greater London Authority) programs, whereas housing completion stood at 11,297. Furthermore, the Housing Finance Directorate General of the Ministry of Public Works and Public Dwelling apprehends that based on the calculation of population growth, Indonesia is forecast to need 30 million dwelling units in 2025.

With the increase in urban development and the number of people worldwide, construction-related activities will increase, leading to more usage of concrete and admixtures. Thus, as of January 1, 2024, according to the US Census Bureau, the United States of America's population was calculated to be 33,58,93,238. This is up 17,59,535 or 0.53% since January 1, 2023, and up 44,43,957, or 1.34% from Census Day of April 1, 2020. The world population, on the 1st of January 2024, was approximated to have reached 80,19,87,689.

Besides this, in India, infrastructure assistance remains a primary priority, as it will considerably change products and export flow, making goods delivery more efficient and cost-effective. These measures have helped the "Smart Cities Mission" and the "Housing for All" campaigns. Saudi Arabia plans to spend up to $100 billion in India on infrastructure and other industries. As a result, rising housing demand will be closely correlated with greater acceptance and innovation in concrete admixtures, highlighting their crucial role in current construction methods.

• Product innovations are expected to boost the market expansion

New products, product releases, and product enhancements play a very important role in propelling the concrete admixtures market for better technical advancements and to meet the changed construction requirements. These developments present fresh possibilities that advance the way concrete responds in the areas of strength, durability, workability, and sustainability, thus meeting various project requirements. CHRYSO, for instance, provides a wide variety of innovative ready-mix concrete solutions at the plant or on-site and solutions to meet all wet and dry cast needs. The company’s solutions aim to increase concrete performance, manufacturing, use, aesthetics, and sustainability. Euclid Chemical, on the other hand, offers a variety of admixtures to fulfill the demands of block, paver, roofing tile, hollow core slab, and dry-cast pipe manufacturers.

Moreover, new admixtures introduced often contribute positively to construction productivity by reducing costs and time, satisfying important regulatory measures, and satisfying the client with environment-friendly products. The Sika® ViscoCrete® technology provides more than just the ability to develop PCE polymers with specified qualities. It permits the blending of several polymers to maximize the potential of each. This adaptability is a significant benefit of Sika® ViscoCrete® technology: custom solutions may be designed and tailored to the performance of the concrete mix. Furthermore, final products may be optimized based on local market requirements to get the optimum cost-performance ratio.

Additionally, Mapei has concrete admixtures for every real estate, new building, or any type of structure one can think of. By linking thoroughly researched findings and novel technological advancements, Mapei has created concrete for various uses. Comprehensively, continual innovation in concrete admixtures propels industry growth and creates players who determine the future of building practices through new materials and solutions.

Concrete Admixtures Market Segmentation Analysis:

• By Product, water-reducing admixtures are among the most rapidly developing segments.

Admixtures are classified by product. There are five types of chemical admixtures: air-entraining, water-reducing, retarding, accelerating, and plasticizers (superplasticizers). All other types of admixtures come into the specialty group, and their purposes include corrosion inhibition, shrinkage reduction, alkali-silica reactivity reduction, workability enhancement, bonding, damp proofing, and coloring. Air-entraining admixtures, which are used to intentionally insert small air bubbles into concrete, are thoroughly detailed in Air-Entrained Concrete.

Water-reducing admixtures often lower the needed water content of a concrete mixture by 5-10%. As a result, concrete with a water-reducing additive requires less water to achieve the desired slump than untreated concrete. The treated concrete may have a reduced water-cement ratio. This typically means that stronger concrete may be made without increasing the amount of cement. Recent advances in admixture technology have resulted in the creation of mid-range water reducers. These admixtures lower water content by at least 8% and are more stable throughout a wider temperature range. Mid-range water reducers have more consistent setup times than standard reducers.

Superplasticizers, also known as plasticizers or high-range water reducers (HRWR), lower water content by 12 to 30% and can be mixed into concrete with a low-to-normal slump and water-cement ratio to create high-slump flowing concrete. Flowing concrete is a very fluid yet workable concrete that may be installed with little to no vibration or compaction. Superplasticizers have an effect that lasts only 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the type and dose rate, before rapidly losing workability. They are typically added to concrete on the construction site to compensate for slump loss.

Satiates Solutions is one of the top producers of innovative solutions in passive fire prevention, construction chemicals, and a comprehensive line of professional water reduction and superplasticizing admixtures. The company offers superplasticizer admixtures, also known as high-quality water repellents, which are the most effective substances for producing high-strength concrete.

• The residential sector is growing rapidly

By end-use sector, the concrete admixtures market is segmented into commercial, industrial and institutional, infrastructure, and residential. Accelerated urbanization and increased housing demand bring out the need for effective and environment-friendly construction products. As of January 2024, the United States of America population, according to the US Census Bureau, was calculated to be 335,893,238. This is up 1,759,535 or 0.53% since January 2023 and up 4,443,957, or 1.34% from Census Day of April 2020. The world population in January 2024 was approximated to have reached 801,987,689.

In line with this, the urbanization rate in China stands at one of the highest levels in the world. According to the American Institute of Architects, AIA Shanghai, by 2025, China will have constructed the equivalent of ten New York-size cities. The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, MOHURD, had published a notice to implement urban renewal actions in 2020 according to China's 14th Five-Year Plan. Even though China's urbanization rate stood at 64.7% in 2022, the government is developing its urban regeneration program for greener and more efficient cities in its efforts to enhance urban living conditions.

Moreover, concrete admixtures can considerably speed up the construction cycle. By accelerating curing, builders can complete a project in less time, meaning faster occupancy and higher productivity. This is especially vital in regions with high housing demand and few construction windows.

For instance, Homes England started 11,530 housing units in England outside of London between April 1 and September 30, 2023, for all programs except GLA (Greater London Authority) programs, where housing completion stood at 11,297. Additionally, the Housing Finance Directorate General of the Ministry of Public Works and Public Dwelling is also anticipating that, according to the projection of population growth, Indonesia will require 30 million dwelling units by 2025.

Apart from this, by 2030, it is estimated that 40% of India's population will live in urban areas, which will significantly contribute to the country's GDP. However, rapid urbanization poses challenges in managing infrastructure and delivering services effectively. The Smart Cities Mission is a key initiative aimed at addressing these challenges efficiently. As of February 2024, 6,753 projects out of a total of 7,991 have been completed under the Smart Cities Mission, demonstrating tangible progress. As a result, rising housing demand will be closely correlated with greater acceptance and innovation in concrete admixtures, highlighting their crucial role in current construction methods.

In addition, the increasing focus on building codes and regulations emphasizing structural integrity and safety is driving the adoption of concrete admixtures. Concrete admixtures can enhance the overall performance of concrete structures, thus making them more resilient to natural disasters and other external factors. Mapei, for instance, offers concrete admixtures for every kind of real estate, new building, or any other structure. By linking highly researched findings and novel technological breakthroughs, Mapei has developed concrete for many uses.

Concrete Admixtures Market Geographical Outlook:

• Asia Pacific's concrete admixtures market is anticipated to grow significantly.

Several major reasons drive the Asia Pacific concrete admixtures market to significant development. Rapid urbanization in countries such as China and India, together with expanding infrastructure developments in Southeast Asia, drives the need for innovative building materials. Population increase needs the creation of residential and commercial areas, while industrialization and economic expansion drive more infrastructure expenditures. China's urbanization rate ranks among the highest in the world. According to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Shanghai, by 2025, China will have built the equivalent of ten New York-size cities. According to China's 14th Five-Year Plan, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) has issued a notice for the implementation of urban renewal actions in 2020. While China's urbanization rate reached 64.7% in 2022, the government's urban regeneration program aims to create greener and more efficient cities as part of its efforts to enhance urban living conditions.

Additionally, India's housing business is one of the fastest-growing sectors. This sector's growth is driven by a huge population base, growing income levels, and expanding urbanization. The Indian Constitution delegated responsibility for housing and urban development to the State Governments in the country's federal structure. Between April 2000 and December 2023, FDI in the construction development (townships, housing, built-up infrastructure, and construction development projects) and construction (infrastructure) activity sectors totaled US$26.54 billion and 33.52 billion, respectively. Furthermore, technical improvements in admixture formulations address regional issues such as seismic activity and environmental laws, resulting in a competitive market landscape. With these factors, the Asia Pacific region remains crucial to defining the future of the global concrete admixtures market.

• North America, particularly the US, will also hold a considerable market share

In the United States, concrete admixtures are adopted in the construction industry to meet the demand for advanced solutions that improve concrete performance and the changing needs of infrastructure. Admixtures improve durability, workability, and setting time, thus allowing for the efficient construction of complex projects such as high-rise buildings, bridges, and highways.

Additionally, increasing investment in the country's residential sector is further fuelling market growth in the coming years. For instance, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the total construction spending in the United States in July 2024 was US$2,162.7 billion, which was 6.7% higher than that of July 2023, when the spending was US$2,027.4 billion.

There is also an increased focus on sustainable and resilient construction, leading to the demand for water-reducing admixtures and energy-efficient admixtures. Moreover, investments made by governments in infrastructure modernization and renovation of aging structures propel the use of admixtures across the industry.

For instance, the Joint Centre for Housing Studies of Harvard University (JCHS) released a report in March 2023, known as Improving America's Housing 2023. In this, it was stated that the US remodeling sector was rising rapidly, and in 2022, an investment of USD567 billion was made for remodeling old houses. Hence, such rising investment in the construction and remodeling sector in the United States will propel the market growth in the coming years.  

Concrete Admixtures Market Key Developments:

• In May 2023, Sika completed its acquisition of MBCC Group, a renowned global provider of construction chemicals. MBCC Group has led the way in generating good change in the construction sector by focusing on innovation and sustainability.
• In 2023, CHRYSO (Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals) announced the development of a solution for ultra-low carbon concrete, based on its new admixture CHRYSO®EnviroMix ULC 5500, specially designed for H-UKR type cement by Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies.

Concrete Admixtures Market Scope:

Report Metric	Details
Concrete Admixtures Market Size in 2025	US$23.218 billion
Concrete Admixtures Market Size in 2030	US$31.400 billion
Growth Rate	CAGR of 6.22%
Study Period	2020 to 2030
Historical Data	2020 to 2023
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)	USD Billion
Segmentation	Product End-Use Sector Geography
Geographical Segmentation	North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in the Concrete Admixtures Market	Sika AG Cemex Fosroc, Inc. Jiangsu Subote New Material Co., Ltd. Kao Corporation
Customization Scope	Free report customization with purchase

 

Segmentation

• By Product
  • Accelerator
  • Air Entraining Admixture
  • Retarder
  • Shrinkage Reducing Admixture
  • Viscosity Modifier
  • Water Reducer (Plasticizer)
  • High Range Water Reducer
  • Waterproofing Admixture
  • Others
• By End-Use Sector
  • Commercial
  • Industrial and Institutional
  • Infrastructure
  • Residential
• By Geography
  • North America
    • United States
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of South America
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Rest of the Middle East and Africa
  • Asia-Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Taiwan
    • Thailand
    • Indonesia
    • Rest of Asia-Pacific

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1. Introduction

1.1. Market Overview

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Scope of the Study

1.4. Market Segmentation

1.5. Currency

1.6. Assumptions

1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

1.8. Key Benefits for the Stakeholders

2. Research Methodology  

2.1. Research Design

2.2. Research Process

2.3. Data Validation

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Key Findings

3.2. Analyst View

4. Market Dynamics

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Supplier

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. Global Concrete Admixtures Market By Product

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Accelerator

5.3. Air Entraining Admixture

5.4. Retarder

5.5. Shrinkage Reducing Admixture

5.6. Viscosity Modifier

5.7. Water Reducer (Plasticizer)

5.8. High Range Water Reducer

5.9. Waterproofing Admixture

5.10. Others

6. Global Concrete Admixtures Market By End-Use Sector

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Commercial

6.3. Industrial and Institutional

6.4. Infrastructure

6.5. Residential

7. Global Concrete Admixtures Market By Geography

7.1. Introduction

7.2. North America

7.2.1. By Product

7.2.2. By End-Use Sector

7.2.3. By Country

7.2.3.1. United States

7.2.3.2. Canada

7.2.3.3. Mexico

7.3. South America

7.3.1. By Product

7.3.2. By End-Use Sector

7.3.3. By Country

7.3.3.1. Brazil

7.3.3.2. Argentina

7.3.3.3. Others

7.4. Europe

7.4.1. By Product

7.4.2. By End-Use Sector

7.4.3. By Country

7.4.3.1. United Kingdom

7.4.3.2. Germany

7.4.3.3. France

7.4.3.4. Italy

7.4.3.5. Spain

7.4.3.6. Others

7.5. Middle East and Africa

7.5.1. By Product

7.5.2. By End-Use Sector

7.5.3. By Country

7.5.3.1. Saudi Arabia

7.5.3.2. United Arab Emirates

7.5.3.3. Others 

7.6. Asia Pacific

7.6.1. By Product

7.6.2. By End-Use Sector

7.6.3. By Country

7.6.3.1. China

7.6.3.2. India

7.6.3.3. Japan

7.6.3.4. South Korea

7.6.3.5. Taiwan

7.6.3.6. Thailand

7.6.3.7. Indonesia

7.6.3.8. Others

8. Competitive Environment and Analysis

8.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

8.2. Emerging Players and Market Lucrativeness

8.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

8.4. Competitive Dashboard

9. Company Profiles

9.1. Sika AG

9.2. Cemex

9.3. Fosroc, Inc.

9.4. Jiangsu Subote New Material Co., Ltd.

9.5. Kao Corporation 

9.6. MAPEI S.p.A.

9.7. MC-Bauchemie

9.8. RPM International Inc.

9.9. Saint-Gobain

9.10. Euclid Chemical

9.11. Razon Construction Chemicals

9.12. Bisley International

9.13. Thermax

9.14. Xypex

Sika AG

Cemex

Fosroc, Inc.

Jiangsu Subote New Material Co., Ltd.

Kao Corporation 

MAPEI S.p.A.

MC-Bauchemie

RPM International Inc.

Saint-Gobain

Euclid Chemical

Razon Construction Chemicals

Bisley International

Thermax

 

Xypex