Superplasticizers Market: By Product Type, By Form, By Application, By End-user, and Geography

Superplasticizers Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Product Type (Lignosulphonates, Sulphonated Melamine Formaldehyde, Sulphonated Naphthalene Formaldehyde, Polycarboxylic Ether), By Form (Powder, Liquid), By Application (Ready-Mix Concrete, Precast Concrete, Self-compacting Concrete, High Performance Concrete), By End-user (Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Infrastructural Construction), and Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East and Africa)

Superplasticizers Market size was valued at US$ 4.8 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 8.1 billion by 2030, at a significant CAGR of 8.0% from 2024-2030. Superplasticizers, also known as high range water reducers, are chemical admixtures used where well-dispersed particle suspension is required. These polymers are used as dispersants to avoid particle segregation (gravel, coarse and fine sands), and to improve the flow characteristics (rheology) of suspensions such as in concrete applications. Their addition to concrete or mortar allows the reduction of the water to cement ratio without negatively affecting the workability of the mixture, and enables the production of self-consolidating concrete and high performance concrete.

This effect drastically improves the performance of the hardening fresh paste. The strength of concrete increases when the water to cement ratio decreases. However, their working mechanisms lack a full understanding, revealing in certain cases cement-superplasticizer incompatibilities. Superplasticizers are chemical substances with a higher ability for absorbing water. High-range water reducers are another name for it. Superplasticizers are chemical additions that are used in the production of high-strength concrete. Plasticizers are chemical substances that allow for the manufacturing of concrete with a water content of about 15% less. Water content can be reduced by up to 30% with superplasticizers. These additives are used in small amounts, only a few percent of the total weight of the product.

Superplasticizers Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

8%

Largest Market

Europe

Fastest Growing Market

Asia-Pacific

Superplasticizers Market Dynamics

The primary driver in the global concrete superplasticizer market is the widening application scope of superplasticizer. Furthermore, the ongoing research and development projects to enhance the efficiency of the construction industry is expected to bode well for the growth of the global concrete superplasticizer market. Owing to factors such as mounting population and the need for efficient infrastructure to accommodate the rising population, the construction industry has received a shot in the arm. As a result of this, the demand for concrete superplasticizers is anticipated to intensify over the consecutive years. The key demand for concrete superplasticizers stems from emerging countries due to the development of infrastructure in the region and the rise in construction activities. Cost and ecological benefits are further expected to accelerate the sales of concrete superplasticizers. However, factors such as established infrastructure in developed regions are likely to challenge the expansion of the market. Moreover, the fluctuations in the prices of raw materials are likely to inhibit the growth of the global concrete superplasticizer market.

Superplasticizers Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024-2030

Market Size in 2023

US$ 4.8 billion

Market Size in 2030

US$ 8.1 billion

Market CAGR

8%

By Product Type

  • Lignosulphonate
  • Sulphonated Melamine Formaldehyde
  • Sulphonated Naphthalene Formaldehyde
  • Polycarboxylic Ether

By Form

  • Liquid
  • Powder

By Application

  • Ready-Mix Concrete
  • Precast Concrete
  • Self-compacting Concrete
  • High Performance Concrete

By End User

  • Residential Construction
  • Commercial Construction
  • Infrastructural Construction

By Region

  • North America
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa

Key Features of the Report

  • The report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and key strategies
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenario
  • The report analyses the impact of the socio-political environment through PESTLE Analysis and competition through Porter's Five Force Analysis in addition to recent technology advancements and innovations in the market

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The Superplasticizers market key player is BASF SE, Kao Corporation, Mapei SpA, Nippon Shokubai, Air Products & Chemicals Inc, Sure Chemicals, Arkema GCP, Applied Technologies Inc, Fuclear Technologies, Ha-Be Betonchemie, Fritz-Pak Corporation, Enaspol, Mapei, Sika AG, Shandong Wanshan Chemical, Rhein-Chemotechnik

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1. Executive Summary
2. Global Superplasticizers Market Introduction 
2.1.Global Superplasticizers Market  - Taxonomy
2.2.Global Superplasticizers Market  - Definitions
2.2.1.Product Type
2.2.2.Form
2.2.3.Application
2.2.4.End User
2.2.5.Region
3.Global Superplasticizers Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Product Landscape
3.6. New Product Launches
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market
4. Global Superplasticizers Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030
4.1.  Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
4.2.  Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) 
4.3.  Market Opportunity Analysis 
5. Global Superplasticizers Market  By Product Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1. Lignosulphonate
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.2. Sulphonated Melamine Formaldehyde
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.3. Sulphonated Naphthalene Formaldehyde
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
5.4. Polycarboxylic Ether
5.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
5.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
5.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.Global Superplasticizers Market  By Form, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1. Liquid
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
6.2. Powder
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.Global Superplasticizers Market  By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1. Ready-Mix Concrete
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.2. Precast Concrete
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.3. Self-compacting Concrete
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
7.4. High Performance Concrete
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
7.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.Global Superplasticizers Market  By End User, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1. Residential Construction
8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.2. Commercial Construction
8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
8.3. Infrastructural Construction
8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
8.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.Global Superplasticizers Market  By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1. North America
9.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.2. Europe
9.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
9.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
9.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
9.5. Latin America
9.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million)
9.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) 
9.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis 
10.North America Superplasticizers Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
10.1. Product Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.1.1.Lignosulphonate
10.1.2.Sulphonated Melamine Formaldehyde
10.1.3.Sulphonated Naphthalene Formaldehyde
10.1.4.Polycarboxylic Ether
10.2.  Form Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.2.1.Liquid
10.2.2.Powder
10.3.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.3.1.Ready-Mix Concrete
10.3.2.Precast Concrete
10.3.3.Self-compacting Concrete
10.3.4.High Performance Concrete
10.4.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.4.1.Residential Construction
10.4.2.Commercial Construction
10.4.3.Infrastructural Construction
10.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
10.5.1.United States of America (USA)
10.5.2.Canada
11.Europe Superplasticizers Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
11.1. Product Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.1.1.Lignosulphonate
11.1.2.Sulphonated Melamine Formaldehyde
11.1.3.Sulphonated Naphthalene Formaldehyde
11.1.4.Polycarboxylic Ether
11.2.  Form Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.2.1.Liquid
11.2.2.Powder
11.3.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.3.1.Ready-Mix Concrete
11.3.2.Precast Concrete
11.3.3.Self-compacting Concrete
11.3.4.High Performance Concrete
11.4.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.4.1.Residential Construction
11.4.2.Commercial Construction
11.4.3.Infrastructural Construction
11.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
11.5.1.Germany
11.5.2.France
11.5.3.Italy
11.5.4.United Kingdom (UK)
11.5.5.Spain
11.5.6.Rest of EU
12.Asia Pacific (APAC) Superplasticizers Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
12.1. Product Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.1.1.Lignosulphonate
12.1.2.Sulphonated Melamine Formaldehyde
12.1.3.Sulphonated Naphthalene Formaldehyde
12.1.4.Polycarboxylic Ether
12.2.  Form Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.2.1.Liquid
12.2.2.Powder
12.3.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.3.1.Ready-Mix Concrete
12.3.2.Precast Concrete
12.3.3.Self-compacting Concrete
12.3.4.High Performance Concrete
12.4.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.4.1.Residential Construction
12.4.2.Commercial Construction
12.4.3.Infrastructural Construction
12.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
12.5.1.China
12.5.2.India
12.5.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ)
12.5.4.Japan
12.5.5.Rest of APAC
13.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Superplasticizers Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
13.1. Product Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.1.1.Lignosulphonate
13.1.2.Sulphonated Melamine Formaldehyde
13.1.3.Sulphonated Naphthalene Formaldehyde
13.1.4.Polycarboxylic Ether
13.2.  Form Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.2.1.Liquid
13.2.2.Powder
13.3.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.3.1.Ready-Mix Concrete
13.3.2.Precast Concrete
13.3.3.Self-compacting Concrete
13.3.4.High Performance Concrete
13.4.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.4.1.Residential Construction
13.4.2.Commercial Construction
13.4.3.Infrastructural Construction
13.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
13.5.1.GCC Countries
13.5.2.South Africa
13.5.3.Rest of MEA
14.Latin America Superplasticizers Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million)
14.1. Product Type Analysis  and Forecast  by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.1.1.Lignosulphonate
14.1.2.Sulphonated Melamine Formaldehyde
14.1.3.Sulphonated Naphthalene Formaldehyde
14.1.4.Polycarboxylic Ether
14.2.  Form Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.2.1.Liquid
14.2.2.Powder
14.3.  Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.3.1.Ready-Mix Concrete
14.3.2.Precast Concrete
14.3.3.Self-compacting Concrete
14.3.4.High Performance Concrete
14.4.  End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.4.1.Residential Construction
14.4.2.Commercial Construction
14.4.3.Infrastructural Construction
14.5.  Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) 
14.5.1.Brazil
14.5.2.Mexico
14.5.3.Rest of LA
15. Competition Landscape
15.1.  Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) 
15.2.1.BASF SE
15.2.2.Kao Corporation
15.2.3.Mapei SpA
15.2.4.Nippon Shokubai
15.2.5.Air Products & Chemicals Inc
15.2.6.Sure Chemicals
15.2.7.Arkema
15.2.8.GCP Applied Technologies Inc
15.2.9.Fuclear Technologies
15.2.10.Ha-Be Betonchemie
15.2.11.Fritz-Pak Corporation
15.2.12.Enaspol
15.2.13.Mapei
15.2.14.Sika AG
15.2.15.Shandong Wanshan Chemical
15.2.16.Rhein-Chemotechnik
16. Research Methodology 
17. Appendix and Abbreviations 

Key Market Players

  • BASF SE
  • Kao Corporation
  • Mapei SpA
  • Nippon Shokubai
  • Air Products & Chemicals Inc
  • Sure Chemicals
  • Arkema
  • GCP Applied Technologies Inc
  • Fuclear Technologies
  • Ha-Be Betonchemie
  • Fritz-Pak Corporation
  • Enaspol
  • Mapei
  • Sika AG
  • Shandong Wanshan Chemical
  • Rhein-Chemotechnik

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