Blended Cement Global Market Report 2026

Blended cement is a form of cement produced by combining Portland cement with supplementary cementitious materials such as fly ash, slag, silica fume, or natural pozzolans. These additives are incorporated in different ratios to enhance the performance and environmental sustainability of the cement. Compared to ordinary Portland cement, blended cement provides increased durability, lower heat of hydration, improved workability, and greater resistance to chemical attacks.

The primary types of blended cement include Portland pozzolana cement (PPC), Portland slag cement (PSC), composite cement, and others. Portland pozzolana cement is created by blending ordinary Portland cement (OPC) with pozzolanic substances like fly ash, volcanic ash, or silica fumes. These cements are distributed through various channels such as direct sales, retail sales, online platforms, and wholesale distributors, and are used in applications including precast and cast-in-place construction. Major end-user industries encompass residential construction, commercial and institutional buildings, transportation infrastructure, and marine construction.

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 influenced the blended cement market by increasing the cost of imported supplementary cementitious materials such as slag and fly ash, thereby affecting production economics and pricing strategies. These impacts are most pronounced in portland slag cement and composite cement segments, particularly in regions dependent on cross-border raw material trade such as asia-pacific and europe. Higher tariffs have pressured manufacturers to localize sourcing and optimize supply chains. On the positive side, tariffs have encouraged domestic utilization of industrial by-products and accelerated investments in local processing capabilities, supporting long-term market resilience.

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The blended cement market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $361.43 billion in 2025 to $381.29 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand in residential construction, adoption of ppc in precast construction, government infrastructure projects, expansion of commercial and institutional construction, increased awareness of durability benefits.

The blended cement market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $466.45 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stringent carbon emission regulations, growing green building certifications, increasing investment in sustainable infrastructure, technological advancements in cement blending, rising demand for durable and high-performance construction materials. Major trends in the forecast period include use of fly ash and slag in blended cement, development of composite cement with improved durability, low-heat of hydration cement formulations, high-performance cement for marine and infrastructure projects, eco-friendly cement production techniques.

The increase in construction activities is playing a significant role in driving the growth of the blended cement market. Construction activities encompass the various stages involved in building, renovating, or demolishing structures such as residential homes, commercial buildings, roads, and other infrastructure developments. This surge is primarily fueled by substantial government investments aimed at enhancing national infrastructure, including the development of highways, rail networks, and urban facilities to stimulate economic progress and improve connectivity. Blended cement is widely used in construction due to its enhanced durability, reduced heat during curing, and improved workability, making it particularly suitable for large-scale infrastructure as well as residential and commercial projects. For example, in November 2024, the UK's Office for National Statistics reported that total construction output in the United Kingdom increased by approximately 0.8 percent in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter, driven entirely by a 2.0 percent rise in new construction activities. As a result, the growing volume of construction work is contributing to the expansion of the blended cement market.

Companies operating in the blended cement sector are focusing on introducing innovative products like specially formulated cements to improve performance, meet project-specific demands, and promote sustainable construction practices. These special blended cements are created by mixing Portland cement with additional materials such as fly ash, slag, silica fume, or limestone to achieve desired technical properties. For instance, in January 2024, Unique Cement Industries Ltd., a cement manufacturer based in Bangladesh, launched Dhalai Special Cement, a distinctive type of blended cement. This product combines the features of Portland Composite Cement (PCC) and Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), delivering roughly 25 percent greater durability than traditional PCC and reaching OPC-level strength within just two days. Its rapid hardening capacity shortens the need for prolonged shuttering, saving both time and labor costs, and making it ideal for casting elements like roofs, columns, floors, and beams. Dhalai Special Cement supports Bangladesh's infrastructure growth by offering both strength and efficiency in construction projects.

In August 2024, Ambuja Cements Limited, an Indian cement manufacturing company, acquired Penna Cement Industries for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Ambuja aims to significantly increase its production capacity and strengthen its presence in the rapidly expanding southern Indian market. The deal also enables Ambuja to leverage Penna's established logistics network and operational facilities to improve supply chain performance, increase market penetration, and move closer to its goal of becoming a leading cement producer across India. Penna Cement Industries is an India-based company, known for manufacturing blended cement, including Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC).

Major companies operating in the blended cement market report are Holcim Ltd., Heidelberg Materials AG., Anhui Conch Cement Company Limited, The Siam Cement Public Company Limited, Siam Cement Group, CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., UltraTech Cement Limited, Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, Buzzi Unicem S.p.A., Taiwan Cement Corp., Cimpor Cimentos de Portugal SGPS S.A., Titan Cement Group, ACC Limited, InterCement Participacoes SA, Cement Australia Pty Limited, Dalmia Bharat Limited, Dyckerhoff GmbH., Lafarge S.A., Zuari Cement Limited, Tianrui Group

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in blended cement market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the blended cement market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the blended cement market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The blended cement market consists of sales of products including composite cement, fly ash blended cement, limestone blended cement, silica fume blended cement, and portland slag cement. 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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This report focuses blended cement market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC); Portland Slag Cement (PSC); Composite Cement; Other Types
• 2) By Distribution Channel: Direct Sales; Retail Sales; Online Sales; Wholesale Distributors
• 3) By Application: Precast Construction; Cast-In-Place Construction
• 4) By End-User Industry: Residential Construction; Commercial And Institutional Construction; Transportation Infrastructure; Marine Construction
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Portland Pozzolana Cement (PPC): Fly Ash-Based PPC; Calcined Clay-Based PPC; Silica Fume-Based PPC
• 2) By Portland Slag Cement (PSC): Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS)-Based PSC; Air-Cooled Slag-Based PSC
• 3) By Composite Cement: Fly Ash+Slag Based Composite Cement; Limestone+Slag Based Composite Cement; Limestone+Fly Ash Based Composite Cement
• 4) By Other Types: Ternary Blended Cement; Natural Pozzolana Blended Cement; Rice Husk Ash Blended Cement
• Companies Mentioned: Holcim Ltd.; Heidelberg Materials AG.; Anhui Conch Cement Company Limited; The Siam Cement Public Company Limited; Siam Cement Group; CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V.; UltraTech Cement Limited; Taiheiyo Cement Corporation; Buzzi Unicem S.p.A.; Taiwan Cement Corp.; Cimpor Cimentos de Portugal SGPS S.A.; Titan Cement Group; ACC Limited; InterCement Participacoes SA; Cement Australia Pty Limited; Dalmia Bharat Limited; Dyckerhoff GmbH.; Lafarge S.A.; Zuari Cement Limited; Tianrui Group
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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