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Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) refers to a lightweight, porous silicate concrete material where fly ash, a residual product of thermal power plants, is utilized in its production. The material consists of fine aggregates, cement, and an expansion ingredient that causes the freshly mixed material to rise, similar to the rising of bread dough. Autoclaved aerated concrete offers various benefits to the construction industry, including a unique combination of low weight, construction rigidity, cost-effectiveness, and durability.
The primary types of autoclaved aerated concrete include blocks, lintels, panels, and other variations. These types are formed using ingredients such as cement, fly ash, limestone, aluminum powder, and water. AAC blocks find widespread use in the development of residential properties, including apartments, as well as in industrial and commercial buildings such as hotels, offices, hospitals, and schools. Autoclaved aerated concrete has diverse applications, serving as a construction material, roof insulation, roof sub-bases, bridge sub-structures, concrete pipes, void filling, and more, catering to both residential and non-residential settings.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs have impacted the autoclaved aerated concrete market by increasing the cost of imported raw materials like fly ash and additives, raising production costs for blocks, panels, and lintels. Asia-Pacific regions, particularly china and india, which are major producers and consumers, are most affected. Segments like residential and non-residential construction, roof insulation, and bridge sub-structures face cost pressures. However, tariffs have encouraged local sourcing, boosted domestic AAC production, and accelerated adoption of cost-effective and sustainable construction solutions.
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The autoclaved aerated concrete market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $18.22 billion in 2025 to $19.86 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing residential and non-residential construction activities, increasing use of fly ash and thermal power plant by-products, expansion of wall panel and lintel applications, rising adoption of lightweight and low-cost building materials, growth of bridge and infrastructure sub-structure projects.
The autoclaved aerated concrete market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $27.4 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift towards energy-efficient and sustainable building materials, increasing demand in roof and floor panels, expansion in void filling and concrete pipe applications, rising adoption of prefabricated AAC elements, growth in urbanization and smart city construction projects. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of lightweight and porous construction materials, growing demand for cost-effective and durable building solutions, increasing use of fly-ash-based aac blocks, expansion of aac panels and precast elements in construction projects, rising focus on load-bearing and insulating aac products.
The growing construction of green buildings is expected to drive the expansion of the autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) market. Green buildings are designed to be more energy-efficient and sustainable, with a lower carbon footprint and minimal environmental impact. For example, in November 2024, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a U.S.-based non-profit organization promoting sustainability in building design, reported that as of 2024, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely used green building rating system worldwide, with over 195,000 LEED-certified projects across 186 countries. As a result, the rising demand for green building construction is driving the growth of the autoclaved aerated concrete market.
Major companies within the autoclaved aerated concrete market are actively investing in expanding their foothold within the industry. Investments represent financial commitments made by companies into various assets, projects, or ventures, aiming to yield future returns or benefits. For instance, in June 2023, Kovalska Industrial and Construction Group, a Ukraine-based construction and materials company, directed an investment of $28. 64 million (27 million Euros). This substantial investment seeks to facilitate the import of aircrete Europe's sustainable autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) block production technology from the Netherlands into Ukraine, potentially paving the way for future panel production.
In March 2024, Magicrete Building Solutions Private Limited, an India-based provider of AAC blocks, construction chemicals, and precast construction solutions, acquired a majority stake in Maxlite for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Magicrete aims to increase its production capacity, strengthen its presence in South India, and solidify its position in the resource-efficient building materials market. Maxlite ACC Blocks Private Limited is an India-based company specializing in the manufacturing of AAC blocks for construction applications.
Major companies operating in the autoclaved aerated concrete market report are Aerated Concrete Industries Company, Aercon Florida LLC, Akg Gazbeton Isletmeleri AS, Bauroc AS, Biltech Building Elements Limited, Brickwell Manufacturing Private Limited, Buildmate Projects Pvt. Ltd., Eastland Building Materials Co. Ltd., JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd., Masa GmbH, Parin Beton Amood Company, UAL Industries Ltd., UltraTech Cement Ltd., Haniel Bau-Industrie GmbH, Solbet Sp. z o. o, Xella International GmbH, Eco Green Products Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad Industries Limited, Renaatus Procon Private Limited, Thomas Armstrong Limited, AerBlock LLC, Aerix Industries Pvt. Ltd., CSR Hebel, DOMAPOR Baustoffwerke Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH, HESS AAC Systems B. V., KLB Klimaleichtblock GmbH, RPP Group of Companies, Siporex India
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the autoclaved aerated concrete market share in 2025 and is also expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the autoclaved aerated concrete market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the autoclaved aerated concrete market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The autoclaved aerated concrete market consists of sales of on-load-bearing block, load-bearing block, thermal insulation block, wallboard and roof panel. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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