Lignosulfonate-Based Concrete Admixtures Market - Forecast(2023 - 2028)

Lignosulfonate-Based Concrete Admixtures Market Overview

The Lignosulfonate-Based Concrete Admixtures Market size is estimated to reach US$2.5 billion by 2027 after growing at a CAGR of around 4.5% from 2022 to 2027. Lignosulfonates are water-soluble anionic polyelectrolytes which are produced from wood pulp using sulfite pulping. Lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures are the admixtures that are used as superplasticizers during concrete production. Such compound forms an essential ingredient of concrete as it acts as waterproof agent to reduce water content in concrete while maintaining its flow. Factors like increase in residential construction, growing spending on commercial infrastructure and growing government initiatives relating to providing affordable housing units for poor are driving the growth of Lignosulfonate-Based Concrete Admixtures Market. However, the toxic nature of lignosulfonate products like sodium lignosulfonate can limit its usage in concrete production, which can hamper the growth of global lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures industry.

COVID-19 Impact

The lockdown implemented by countries all across the world in order to prevent the widespread of COVID-19, led to decrease in activities of various manufacturing sectors like construction sector. Restrictions on construction sites relating to labor strength and supply of raw materials, decreased the productivity of construction sector. For instance, according to India’s Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, in 2020, growth rate of Indian construction industry declines by 7% in Q3 and 49.4% in Q2. Further, according to UK’s Office of National Statistics, in 2020, total new work construction output in UK decreased by 16.3% with 17.2% reduction seen in public construction and 16% in private construction. Lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures are majorly used during concrete production as swelling agent and waterproof agent. The decrease in construction output in major countries on account of COVID restrictions, led to decrease in usage of concrete, which reduced the demand for lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures for concrete production. This negatively impacted the global lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures industry growth.

Report Coverage

The “Lignosulfonate-Based Concrete Admixtures Market Report – Forecast (2022 – 2027)”, by IndustryARC covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Lignosulfonate-Based Concrete Admixtures Market industry.

Key Takeaways

• Asia-Pacific dominates the global lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures industry as the region consists of major economies like China and India which are leading countries in the construction sector and constantly make investments in their infrastructure developments.
• Rising investments in the social infrastructures such as hospitals, government offices, educational buildings, and correctional facilities will increase infrastructure construction activities leading more usage of lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures in concrete making.
• Lignosulfonate works as retarding agent and superplasticizer in construction sector and absorption of its admixtures in concrete improves various physical performance of concrete.

Lignosulfonate-Based Concrete Admixtures Market Segment Analysis – By Concrete Type

Ready mix concrete segment accounted for approximately 35% of Lignosulfonate-Based Concrete Admixtures Market share in 2021 and is estimated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures are majorly used in ready-mix concrete as such admixtures influence dispersion of the concrete in the presence of water and maintains the hydration rate of concrete. The rapid development in construction sector globally has increased the demand for ready mix concrete. For instance, according to European Union, in December 2021, construction of buildings increased by 4.6% and civil engineering construction by 3.3% compared to 2020. Also, according to Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography, in Q2 of 2021, the construction industry in Mexico posted a high year-on-year growth rate of 33.8%. Such increase in construction output will create more usage of ready mix concrete in construction sector, resulting in more usage of lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures as superplasticizers in ready mix concrete. This will boost the growth of global lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures industry.

Lignosulfonate-Based Concrete Admixtures Market Segment Analysis – By End User Industry

Residential segment accounted for approximately 41% of Lignosulfonate-Based Concrete Admixtures Market share in 2021 and is estimated to grow at significant CAGR during the forecast period. Concrete is majorly used in residential construction for structural applications like footings, wall and slabs on ground. Hence, on account of growing population the demand for residential units has also increased, which has positively impacted the demand for lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures. For instance, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, in Q4 of 2021, housing construction increased to 68,958 units compared to 63,741 units in Q4 of 2020, showing an 8.1% increase. Further, according to Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, in June 2021, construction order for new houses increased to 32.3% compared to -13.4% in 2020 same month. High residential construction will increase concrete usage in them, resulting an increase in demand for lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures to be used as superplasticizer during concrete production. This will positively impact global lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures industry growth.

Lignosulfonate-Based Concrete Admixtures Market Segment Analysis – By Geography

Asia-Pacific accounted for approximately 30% of Lignosulfonate-Based Concrete Admixtures Market share in 2021 and is estimated to grow at significant CAGR during the forecast period. The region consists of major economies like China, India, Japan and Australia where level of construction output including residential and commercial has rapidly increased. For instance, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics, in February 2022, the number of dwellings approved in Australia rose 43.5% with private sector house approvals showing 16.5% rise. Also, according to India’s Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, in Q4 of 2020, India construction industry grew by 6.2%. Further, according to China’s National Bureau of Statistics, in Q2 of 2021, construction sector of China registered a growth of 1.8%, while its cumulative growth was 8.6% in first half of 2021. Lignosulfonate-based admixtures when added to concrete, acts as waterproof agent to reduce water content and maintain concrete’s strength. The increase in construction output on account of rising residential and commercial construction will increase usage of lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures in concrete production. This will positively impact global lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures industry growth.

Lignosulfonate-Based Concrete Admixtures Market Drivers

Increase in Residential Construction

Concrete forms a major material for house construction as it increases strength, durability, reflectivity and versatility of the house structure. The growing level of residential construction on account of high demand for residential units from growing population has increased concrete’s demand, thereby positively impacting the usage of lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures. For instance, according to UK’s Ministry of Housing, Community and Local Government, in Q1 of 2021, there were 49,470 completed homes in the UK, showing a highest figure in over 20 years and 4% increase compared to the last 3 months of 2020. Further, according to Germany’s Federal Statistical Office, in January 2022, the construction of 29,951 dwelling was permitted in Germany, showing an increase of 8.3% compared to 2021 same month. Increase in residential construction will increase demand for concrete in construction sector, resulting in high usage of lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures to be used in concrete production as superplasticizer. This will boost global lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures industry growth.

Growing Spending on Commercials Construction

Emerging economies, rapid urbanization and technological advancements has led to increase in the spending towards infrastructure developments in countries. This has increased concrete usage for commercial construction. For instance, according to US Census Bureau, in November 2021, construction spending on healthcare was US$51.3 million showing 9% increase, compared to US$46.7 million in 2020 same month. Further, according to Statistics Canada, in January 2022, investment in institutional building increased by 0.6% to US$1.12 billion while industrial construction investment increased by 2.1% US$691.4 million since mid-2020. An increase in commercial infrastructure spending will create more demand for concrete in such commercial construction. This results in more usage of lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures for making concrete, which will boost global lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures industry growth.

Lignosulfonate-Based Concrete Admixtures Market Challenge

Toxic Nature of Lignosulfonate Products

Certain lignosulfonate admixtures like sodium lignosulfonate which is used as superplasticizer or dispersant for concrete, has high toxic nature. The production of sodium lignosulfonate makes combustible dust concentration in air which if comes in contact with skin, causes skin irritation and also its inhalation can have serious effects on lungs. Moreover, accumulated concentrated dust of sodium lignosulfonate can cause explosion hazard if comes near heat or flames. Hence, such negative effects of sodium lignosulfonate will limit its production resulting its less usage as admixtures for concrete. This can hamper the growth of global lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures industry.

Lignosulfonate-Based Concrete Admixtures Industry Outlook

The companies to develop a strong regional presence and strengthen their market position, continuously engage in mergers and acquisitions. In the Lignosulfonate-Based Concrete Admixtures Market report, the global lignosulfonate-based concrete admixtures top 10 companies are:

1. Green Agrochem
2. LignoStar Group BV
3. Cemex
4. W.R Grace & Co.
5. Fosroc Inc.
6. Chryso Group
7. Sika AG
8. Sodamco Holding SAL
9. CICO Technologies
10. RPM International Inc.

Recent Developments

• In 2022, Master Builders Solutions launched a new range of admixtures products called MasterEase and Master X-Seed and launch of such products will increase admixtures product portfolio of Master Builders Solutions.
• In 2021, Infra Market acquired RDC Concrete India which is the largest independent ready mixed concrete company in India and such acquisition will increase the production scale of infra market in ready mix concrete.
• In 2021, Euclid Chemical a leading manufacturer of concrete and masonry construction products acquired Brett Admixtures which is a manufacturer of liquid concrete admixtures. 

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