Global Geopolymer Market - 2023-2030

Overview

Global Geopolymer Market reached US$ 9.2 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 71.7 billion by 2030, growing with a CAGR of 29.2% during the forecast period 2023-2030.

Geopolymers are increasingly being developed specifically for certain uses, such as chemical resistance or high-temperature settings. Geopolymers are being used more often in industrial settings, especially in fields like aerospace, automotive and manufacturing, where their resilience to harsh chemicals and high temperatures is quite useful.

Construction materials that are strong and long-lasting are needed for the growing number of infrastructure development projects across the world, including those for roads, bridges, buildings and airports. The exceptional strength and corrosion resistance of geopolymers makes them the ideal choice for a variety of infrastructure applications.

Asia-Pacific is among the growing regions in the global geopolymer market covering more than 1/3rd of the market due to the growing construction of public infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, buildings and other types of public infrastructure, which is taking place in substantial amounts across Asia-Pacific. Due to their resilience, high strength and minimal environmental effect, geopolymers are being utilized in construction more and more.

Dynamics

An Increased Focus on Infrastructure And Maintenance

Infrastructure maintenance and repair are necessary in addition to the development of new infrastructure. Infrastructure requires upkeep since it can deteriorate over time. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill was signed into law by U.S. President Biden in November 2021. The decrepit infrastructure system in America will be revitalized by this US$1.2 trillion initiative.

Over the following five years, the money will be utilized for a wide range of worthwhile projects, from bridges to new train systems. According to the White House, 45,000 bridges and 20% or 173,000 miles, of the nation's highways and main roadways, are in disrepair.

Road maintenance should be prioritized since it lengthens their lifespan. The Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways allotted Rs 2,618 crore for road and highway repair year 2020-21, including upkeep of toll bridges. High Speed 2 (HS2), a cutting-edge high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham, is an ambitious public transport project in UK.

The first leg of the railway is already under construction. In July 2021, the Ruler of Dubai announced infrastructure projects for UAE totaling Dh1.9 billion. The geopolymer business is fueled by the increased attention being paid to infrastructure projects all over the world.

Increasing Attention to Green Buildings

Green buildings are the newest trend in the construction sector. An environmentally friendly building can have a positive influence on the environment and climate by its design, construction or operation. Materials that are non-toxic, ethical and sustainable are utilized to make green buildings. Fly ash, a byproduct of thermal power plants and powdered granulated blast furnace slag, a byproduct of the iron industry, are two examples of the industrial waste byproducts used in the environmentally beneficial product geopolymer concrete.

This causes geopolymer concrete to cut CO2 emissions by around 80%. Being sustainable, geopolymer is becoming more and more important in green construction. By 2030, the nation has committed to have at least 80% of its buildings be green. Green buildings are also being promoted by governments all globally. The European Commission's Green Building Programme is a shining illustration of this.

China has expanded its efforts to resource conservation and greenhouse gas emission reduction through green building as a result of rising urbanization and governmental goals on stability and sustainability. The geopolymer business and its associated expansion of geopolymers are both driven by the increasing emphasis on green construction.

U.S. now retains the top spot overall in a globally green building survey, with a total of 124,212 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) projects. The LEED certification program offers a foundation for healthy, highly effective and cost-effective green structures. It is a globally recognized emblem of environmental accomplishment and leadership. Since 200 5, the Singaporean government has been promoting green construction through several schemes.

Lack of Consistent Standards and Regulations

The current standard system is what prevents innovative building materials from being used. Prescriptive standards for concrete define certain mix designs and binders, as opposed to permitting the use of any material that satisfies predetermined performance specifications. A variety of binder materials fall under the umbrella of "geopolymer," which causes variances in performance and characteristics.

One of the main causes of the lack of instant adoption in the building industry is the application of prescriptive standards and rules and the exclusion of binders other than Portland cement. Additionally, geopolymers' long-term durability data, which has yet to be internationally established (especially in field performance), serves as a disincentive.

Additionally, the use of cement is directly related to regional or national economic growth. Cement sales depend on building sector activity, which often occurs shortly after (in established markets like Europe where cement consumption per capita still varies widely from country to country). Potential investors may be discouraged from investing in innovative cement products like geopolymers due to this dependency on the economy of the individual areas.

Lack of Awareness

Several advantages, including improved structural performance, lower greenhouse gas emissions and acid and fire resistance, are provided by geopolymers. Nevertheless, compared to Portland cement, geopolymer concrete has not been widely used commercially despite its benefits. It is primarily due to people's ignorance about geopolymers.

Geopolymer can be used to restore infrastructure, according to several research. Despite this research, there is only a limited amount of geopolymer concrete used in roadway infrastructure. In the development of geopolymer concrete without CO2 emissions, Australia has taken the lead.

According to the Australian think tank Beyond Zero Emissions, geopolymer concrete was used in the construction of roads and pavements throughout Victoria, including stretches of the Westgate Motorway. It is processed at room temperature, unlike Portland Cement and creates lengthy molecules that bind together to give the concrete its strength. To get beyond this obstacle that can prevent the geopolymer industry from expanding, consumers must be made aware of the advantages of geopolymers.

Segment Analysis

The global geopolymer market is segmented based on product, application, end-user and region.

Rising Demand for Green Concrete Roads in the Building and Construction Industry

Building and construction segment is among the growing regions in the global geopolymer market covering more than 1/3rd of the market . The International Energy Agency (IEA) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) estimate that roughly 40% of all energy- and process-related emissions globally come from the building industry. It is crucial to cut CO2 emissions to meet the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement. Finding appropriate substitutes for cement and concrete is primarily motivated by this need.

Additionally, Concrete is second in terms of global material consumption to water, according to the Royal Society of Chemistry. Finding a viable alternative for concrete that maintains its qualities is necessary due to its greenhouse gas emissions. Geopolymers are appropriate and superior to conventional concrete in several ways, such as the fact that they cure without the need for water. For example, precast bridge decks, water tanks, retaining walls, roadways and pavements have all been built using geopolymer concrete.

For instance, a green concrete road was built in the Indian state of Odisha in June 2020 using a geopolymer based on fly ash, sodium hydrochloride, sodium silicate, chips and sand. The building industry, which uses geopolymers often, is anticipated to dominate the geopolymer market.

Geographical Penetration

Rising Construction and Infrastructure Projects in Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific has been a dominant force in the global Geopolymer Market and the building business is booming in the area, driven by the quick urbanization and industrialization of China and India. The world's largest building market is in China which has made it contribute nearly 60.3% share in the regional geopolymers market. China has unveiled the New Infrastructure plan to counteract the COVID-19 pandemic's economic effects and promote sustainable growth.

The building of 5G networks, industrial internet, inner-city rail systems, data centers, artificial intelligence, ultra-high voltage and new energy vehicle charging stations will be the main priorities of new infrastructure projects. China has committed to making additional efforts to advance the development of new infrastructure projects in an effort to further promote new consumer demand and support industry upgrading by issuing US$ 529 billion of special local government bonds. There has been a growth in India's building sector.

The increase is anticipated to be further fueled by government initiatives like Smart Cities, Housing for All and the Atal Mission for Urban Rejuvenation and Transformation (AMRUT). The government set aside US$32.02 billion for improving transport infrastructure in Union Budget 2021.

The National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) was enlarged by the government to 7,400 projects. By 2020, 200 projects totaling US$ 15,09 billion have been finished. As of July 2021, the government had allocated 1.4 trillion dollars under the NIP for the construction of infrastructure. Based on all of these variables, the Asia-Pacific is anticipated to lead the geopolymer market throughout the forecast period.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

The geopolymer industry was negatively impacted by the implementation of COVID-19. One of the most damaged industries was construction, as current projects had to be suspended and all new projects had to be delayed because of a labor shortage and strict government regulations designed to stop the disease's spread by the year 2020. Nevertheless, the market is anticipated to expand slowly in 2021 as a result of a rise in building and construction motion.

Every industry was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The construction sector wasn't exempt either. Throughout the pandemic, the construction sector has had several highs and lows. Lockdown procedures and mandatory house confinement brought construction to a virtual halt in several nations. On the other side, as the number of patients increased, hospitals began to run out of space, which prompted record-breaking hospital development in China and Italy.

After the first lockdown, when business operations were permitted, the construction sector continued to suffer difficulties in the form of supply chain interruptions and operational hurdles that resulted in project delays and cancellations. A few supply chains for building materials have also been broken, halting distribution and manufacturing.

According to a poll conducted by the Committee for European Construction Equipment, more than one-third of respondents named supply chain disruptions and general industrial shutdowns as the industry's biggest problems. The market for geopolymers has been impacted by the difficulties facing the building sector.

Russia-Ukraine War Impact Analysis

The market for geopolymers has been significantly impacted by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In a variety of building and infrastructure projects, geopolymers can be used in place of conventional cement. There was uncertainty about the availability of crucial raw materials for geopolymers, such as fly ash and metakaolin, which are frequently obtained from the area, since the conflict interrupted supply lines and raised geopolitical tensions.

The manufacturing costs of geopolymers have been impacted by this uncertainty, making long-term planning difficult for manufacturers and construction firms. It uncertainty has also resulted in price fluctuation and potential shortages. Additionally, the geopolitical instability in the area has made it challenging for companies to invest in new initiatives or expand their businesses, which has hampered the expansion of the globally geopolymers market.

To reduce the dangers, businesses are looking for alternate raw material suppliers and investigating more secure markets. The geopolymers business should diversify its supply chains and lessen its reliance on locations with delicate geopolitical relations, as a result of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

By Product

• Cement, Concrete and Precast Panel

Slag Based Geopolymer

Rock Based Geopolymer

Fly Ash Based Geopolymer

Ferro-Sialate Based Geopolymer

Others

• Grout and Binder
• Others

By Application

• Fire Resistant Coatings & Adhesives
• Construction Binders
• High Temperature Ceramics
• Fiber Composites
• Waste Encapsulation
• Others

By End-User

• Building and Construction

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

• Offshore
• Art and Decoration
• 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 July 22, 2020, The Vertua low carbon concrete product line was introduced by CEMEX S.A.B. DE C.V., S.A.B. de C.V., to produce CarbonNeutral concrete while offsetting any remaining CO2 emissions. The Vertua line provides clients with concrete solutions for building foundations, floors and walls that are intended to enable construction businesses to drastically lower their overall carbon footprint.
• On October 27, 2020, Keltbray Group, a top UK specialist company that provides engineering, construction, demolition, decommissioning, remediation, rail, power transmission & distribution, reinforced concrete structures and environmental services collaboration with Wagners and Capital Concrete, signed a limited exclusivity license to supply and set up Earth Friendly Concrete in UK.
• On March 06, 2023, SLB introduced the EcoShield geopolymer cement-free method to reduce the CO2 impact of well building. As compared to traditional well cementing technologies, which utilize Portland cement, this cutting-edge technology removes up to 85% of the embodied CO2 emissions. The EcoShield system can prevent up to 5 million metric tons of CO2 emissions yearly, which is the same as taking 1.1 million automobiles off the road.

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include: CEMEX S.A.B. DE C.V., Wagners, Geopolymer Solutions LLC, Schlumberger Limited, Milliken Company Inc, Zeobond Pty Ltd, Imerys Group, Adelaide Brighton Cement, Solidia Technologies and Corning Inc.

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