Global High Early Strength Cement (HE) Market - 2023-2030

Overview

Global High Early Strength Cement (HE) Market reached US$ 1.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 2.3 billion by 2030, growing with a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period 2023-2030.

Early high-strength cement is commonly utilised in projects that require speedy building or maintenance. It includes applications like road repairs, precast concrete manufacture and projects with short deadlines. The capacity to set quickly is the feature that distinguishes early high-strength cement. The feature enables faster fabrication, shorter curing times and quicker attainment of specified strength levels.

In cold weather circumstances, where standard cement may face prolonged setting times, early high-strength cement is generally preferred. Its ability to attain great strength quickly in low temperatures makes it useful in cold climates. The early high-strength cement business is focused on specialised construction projects that benefit from the cement's unique qualities. It has uses in tunnels, high-rise structures and other vital infrastructure.

In 2022, Asia-Pacific is expected to hold the highest CAGR in the global high early strength cement (HE) market covering over 20% of the market. In recent years, China has focused on decreasing its environmental effect, such as lowering carbon dioxide emissions and rubbish emissions. The use of high-strength cement further enhances the country's objective to promote the reduction of environmental impact, when utilised in relevant projects.

Dynamics

Technological Advancements in Cement

Advances in cement production technologies and the development of high-performance cement formulations help to drive the growth of the high early strength cement market. Innovations that improve the strength and setting qualities of cement promote market growth. Chemical accelerators, such as calcium chloride, have been employed to reduce the setting time of concrete. Advances in understanding and synthesising these accelerators have helped to better performance in high early strength cement.

Researchers and producers have been attempting to create new formulations for high early strength cement. It entails the use of certain additives and admixtures to improve the cement's performance, setting time and strength. In May 2021, CHRYSO introduced EnviroMix, a revolutionary solution focused on controlling the concrete's carbon footprint, dedicated to the precast concrete and ready-mix sectors.

Rapidly Rising Construction Activities

Government-led infrastructure initiatives, as well as investments in building and development, have the potential to dramatically increase demand for high early strength cement. Many governments prioritise such initiatives in order to spur economic growth and improve public facilities. Demand for high early strength cement can often be driven by the desire for faster construction and infrastructure development.

It is especially important in projects with short deadlines where rapid setting and strong early strength are required. UN projects that by 2050, there will be 9.7 billion people on the planet, boosting demand for housing and cement. In 2021, the global real estate business displayed exceptional resilience in the face of pandemic difficulties. Notably, reported to the National Association of Realtors, existing house sales in U.S. have reached a 14-year high.

High Costs and Regulatory Compliances

High early strength cement formulas frequently need complex technologies and specialised additives, resulting in higher production costs. The cost element is a substantial constraint, particularly in price-sensitive markets. Compliance with demanding environmental and construction norms presents obstacles for high early strength cement makers. Meeting regulatory criteria necessitates significant investments in R&D and manufacturing operations.

Some regions may lack standardised testing techniques and criteria for high early strength cement. The lack of industry-wide standards might result in inconsistencies and impede market growth. While high early strength cement can help to energy savings during construction, worries about the environmental impact of cement manufacture, especially carbon emissions, restrict its use in places that place a great emphasis on sustainability.

Segment Analysis

The global high early strength cement (HE) market is segmented based type, application and region.

Rising Demand for High Early Strength Cement (HE) in General Construction

General construction is expected to drive the market demand with a share of about 1/3rd of the global market in 2022. Ongoing and planned building projects, including residential, commercial, industrial and public infrastructure, contribute significantly to the demand for high early strength cement. Fast-setting and high-strength cement variants are used for jobs with short timelines.

The inexorable march of urbanisation has a significant impact on the demand for general construction applications. According to a United Nations estimate from 2020, metropolitan areas housed more than 55% of the global population, with projections predicting an increase to 68% by 2050. The transformation involves the construction of office buildings, shopping malls and hotels, all of which rely substantially on cement. Notably, development of new commercial buildings in U.S. increased by 4.1% between 2019 and 2020.

Geographical Penetration

Infrastructural Developments in Asia-Pacific

During the forecast period, Asia-Pacific is expected to be the dominant region in global high early strength cement (HE) market with over 1/3rd of the market. The need for high early strength cement in Asia-Pacific is frequently driven by large infrastructure development projects. Increased cement consumption is driven by rapid urbanisation, population growth and the need for modern infrastructure.

Several Asian-Pacific countries have launched efforts to promote infrastructure development and stimulate their economies. As construction remains a vital driver of economic growth, such activities have resulted in increasing demand for cement. For example, China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) intends to expand regional connectivity and enhance trade, resulting in a rise in infrastructure projects across the area and increased cement demand.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include Almatis, Kerneos, Cimsa, Calucem, Elfusa, Fengrun Metallurgy Material, RWC, Caltra Nederland, U.S. Electrofused Minerals and Shree Harikrushna Industries.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

Due to the pandemic, stakeholders in the cement sacks business have witnessed a significant impact as all production work, factories and other activities have been halted. Following the epidemic, governments continue to apply various restrictions, such as working with half the workforce and fewer operational hours, which disrupt the market's production cycle. The slowdown in global construction activity has affected both supply and demand for cement.

However, the market is likely to recover following the pandemic, with sectors trying to operate at higher production rates to offset the incurred losses. Furthermore, once the limits were lifted, several countries faced a cement shortage due to a decrease in production and an increase in demand. For example, UK construction market economy began to expand in 2021 but was hampered by construction material shortages. In April 2021, the Construction Leadership Council added cement, aggregates and plastics to its list of materials in short supply.

Russia-Ukraine War Impact

The conflict has the ability to disrupt the supply chains of critical raw materials used in cement production, such as coal, gypsum and clinker. Ukraine and Russia are major producers and suppliers of these minerals to neighboring countries and elsewhere. Such disruptions can result in global production delays and cost increases for cement makers. Higher energy costs have led to rising cement prices, which can have an influence on construction project budgets and deadlines.

Such uncertainty has an influence on construction project investments, perhaps leading to project delays or cancellations. Currency exchange rates can be volatile during geopolitical conflicts. Currency values in nations directly or indirectly affected by the war may vary, affecting the cost of imported cement and building materials. The fluctuations impact the profitability of foreign cement businesses operating in the impacted regions.

By Type

• AS3972 Type HE
• Indicative Type HE

By Application

• Emergency and cold-temperature construction
• General construction
• Concrete products
• Pavement construction
• Marine construction
• High-strength concrete
• High-fluidity concrete
• Others

By Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

Key Developments

• On May 24, 2023, Ambuja Cement and ACC together opened a cement and concrete R&D facility at Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai. The newly constructed R&D facility intends to move Ambuja and ACC forward, promote cost optimization and develop long-term solutions that will shape the cement industry's future.
• On May 23, 2023, Shree Cement, one of India's top three cement firms, has launched a new product created exclusively for the Odisha market. The revolutionary cement variety, dubbed 'ROCKSTRONG Concrete Special,' is skillfully developed to assure speedy setting and outstanding durability in building projects.

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