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PUBLISHER: Market Xcel - Markets and Data | PRODUCT CODE: 1691649

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PUBLISHER: Market Xcel - Markets and Data | PRODUCT CODE: 1691649

Europe Green Cement Market Assessment, By Raw Material, By Application, By Product Type, By Country, Opportunities and Forecast, 2018-2032F

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Europe green cement market is projected to witness a CAGR of 7.43% during the forecast period 2025-2032, growing from USD 8.91 billion in 2024 to USD 15.80 billion in 2032. The growth of green cement market in Europe is driven by various factors including a growing awareness of environmental degradation caused by traditional cement. Green cement produced using fly ash, furnace slug and other eco-friendly raw materials minimizes environmental impact. Moreover, the rise in construction activities in Europe and continuous persistence by the governments regarding the use of eco-friendly materials by implementing strict policies and regulations is expected to grow the market further.

In addition, the excellent thermal and fire resistance properties of green cement make it a good choice for building and construction projects. Many developers and builders are adopting environment-friendly products to reduce the carbon footprint, and its harsh effects on the environment and working with the government to provide green projects and incentivizing their goodwill by getting green certificates. Furthermore, the entry of multiple startups is accelerating the technological advancement, adoption, and availability of the product. Moreover, big companies are also showing interest in small startups by investing in them and utilizing their source for the overall benefit.

For instance, in September 2024, Holcim Ltd and CRH plc announced a USD 75 million investment in the startup Sublime Systems, committing to purchasing green cement from its pilot facilities and collaborating on additional plant sites.

Advancements in Technology Fuels Market Growth

The expansion of the green cement industry is mostly due to technological developments in the material's composition and manufacturing processes. The performance and appeal of green cement are being improved by innovations like the use of substitute raw materials like fly ash, slag, and other industrial by-products, as well as the creation of innovative manufacturing techniques that lower carbon emissions such as Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. These advancements allow green cement to achieve more sustainability while maintaining performance levels that are comparable to or even higher than those of standard cement. Furthermore, the volume of R&D being invested in this industry and the emergence of new technologies and raw ideas are making it possible to create goods with improved energy efficiency.

In April 2024, Construction of one of the world's first carbon-neutral cement plants was started in new Holcim (Deutschland) GmbH Plant located at Schleswig-Holstein that utilizes 'pure oxyfuel' technology provided by thyssenkrupp AG, which captures all the CO2 arising in the production plant and reuses it in a sustainable manner.

Stringent Regulations and Policies Further Boost the Growth of the Market

Europe has implemented strict regulations and policies to encourage the promotion of eco-friendly materials in constructions such as cement. These regulations persuade companies to use low-carbon production methods and to incorporate alternate materials while making unsustainable products. Moreover, to promote efficiency and encouragement, region also enforces emission limits and fostering sustainability certifications. Additionally, financial incentives drive the industry towards adopting greener practices, ultimately contributing to broader climate goals. These combined approaches facilitate a rapid shift and benefit everyone.

For instance, in October 2024, the European Commission selected 85 innovative net-zero projects to receive USD 5.23 billion in grants from the Innovation Fund, with a significant focus on industrial carbon management in sectors like cement production. These projects aim to capture CO2 emissions and are expected to contribute 13% towards the Net-Zero Industry Act target of storing at least 50 million tonnes of CO2 annually from hard-to-abate industries.

Application of Green Cement in Residential Construction Dominate Market Share

Due to an increase in environmentally friendly building constructions and rising consumer demand for eco-friendly living spaces, the residential sector currently represents the largest application in the European green cement market. Green building materials are becoming more and more popular among homeowners and developers as environmental consciousness rises, with the goal of lowering carbon footprints and improving energy efficiency. The use of green cement in residential applications is greatly encouraged by several government incentives and regulatory frameworks that support sustainable construction practices and go hand in hand with this shift. Moreover, Urbanization is expected to increase demand for environmentally friendly residential projects, which will ensure the residential sector's dominance in the green cement market. Companies are also adopting strategic alliances such as partnerships, acquisitions, and expansion to enhance their market presence, leverage complementary strengths, and accelerate innovation in the green cement industry.

For instance, in December 2024, Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies signed a licensing agreement with Cemblend Ltd to expand into the UK and Ireland. This agreement allows Cemblend Ltd to produce and market Hoffmann cements, furthering the decarbonization of the construction sector with sustainable materials.

Germany to Dominate Green Cement Market Share in Europe

Germany is one of the most prominent markets for green cement in Europe, given that it has a very well-established regulatory framework, coupled with a very high rate of adoption of new technology. This strong regulatory environment not only encourages manufacturers to prioritize sustainability but also promotes innovation in the production process. Furthermore, Germany's commitment and favorable policies are attracting investment and collaboration focused on developing advanced green cement solutions. This move is positioning Germany as a key player in driving the future of sustainable construction and as a leader in making of sustainable materials including green cement in Europe.

For instance, in August 2024, the German government announced USD 3.7 billion for carbon-friendly industrial projects, with a focus on reducing emissions in the cement industry amid growing environmental pressure.

Future Market Scenario (2025 - 2032F)

Rising knowledge and acceptance among customers regarding the benefits of green cement is expected to raise the market further.

Companies' huge investment in research and development and rising production plants of cement will increase the flow of green cement in the market.

Continuous support and favorable policies by government for green cement are expected to enhance the usage of green cement.

Increasing collaboration between cement manufacturers, technology startups and environmental organizations is expected to accelerate innovation sustainable practices.

Key Players Landscape and Outlook

Europe green cement market is highly competitive where established players are continuously investing in developing more efficient and less carbon-intensive green cement solutions. Moreover, the market has been witnessing new plants with higher production capacity, especially to build green cement only. This commitment to sustainability is driving the establishment of new plants specifically designed to produce green cement, equipped with advanced technologies that increase production capacity while adhering to stringent environmental standards.

In addition to traditional cement manufacturers, a growing number of startups and technology firms are entering the market, contributing to a diverse competitive landscape. These new players often focus on trying out different recycled stuff, which fits with the idea of a circular economy that's catching on across Europe and investors are also industry-friendly by providing funds to the startups and encouraging their route to progress.

For instance, in March 2024, Swedish Startup Cemvision AB raised USD 10.40 million to turn industrial waste into green cement. They use by-products from industries like steel instead of fresh limestone and they are on track to produce cement that emits 95% less carbon than traditional cement.

Product Code: MX12879

Table of Contents

1. Project Scope and Definitions

2. Research Methodology

3. Executive Summary

4. Voice of Customer

  • 4.1. Product and Market Intelligence
  • 4.2. Mode of Brand Awareness
  • 4.3. Factors Considered in Purchase Decisions
    • 4.3.1. Brand Name
    • 4.3.2. Quality
    • 4.3.3. Quantity
    • 4.3.4. Price
    • 4.3.5. Production Specification
    • 4.3.6. Availability of Product

5. Europe Green Cement Market Outlook, 2018-2032F

  • 5.1. Market Size Analysis & Forecast
    • 5.1.1. By Value
  • 5.2. Market Share Analysis & Forecast
    • 5.2.1. By Raw Material
      • 5.2.1.1. Fly Ash
      • 5.2.1.2. Blast Furnace Slag
      • 5.2.1.3. Recycle Aggregates
      • 5.2.1.4. Others
    • 5.2.2. By Application
      • 5.2.2.1. Residential
      • 5.2.2.2. Non-Residential
      • 5.2.2.3. Others
    • 5.2.3. By Product Type
      • 5.2.3.1. Magnesium Oxychloride Cement
      • 5.2.3.2. Geopolymer Cement
      • 5.2.3.3. Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement
      • 5.2.3.4. Others
    • 5.2.4. By Country
      • 5.2.4.1. Germany
      • 5.2.4.2. France
      • 5.2.4.3. Italy
      • 5.2.4.4. United Kingdom
      • 5.2.4.5. Russia
      • 5.2.4.6. Netherlands
      • 5.2.4.7. Spain
      • 5.2.4.8. Turkey
      • 5.2.4.9. Poland
    • 5.2.5. By Company Market Share Analysis (Top 5 Companies and Others - By Value, 2024)
  • 5.3. Market Map Analysis, 2024
    • 5.3.1. By Raw Material
    • 5.3.2. By Application
    • 5.3.3. By Product Type
    • 5.3.4. By Country

6. Germany Green Cement Market Outlook, 2018-2032F

  • 6.1. Market Size Analysis & Forecast
    • 6.1.1. By Value
  • 6.2. Market Share Analysis & Forecast
    • 6.2.1. By Raw Material
      • 6.2.1.1. Fly Ash
      • 6.2.1.2. Blast Furnace Slag
      • 6.2.1.3. Recycle Aggregates
      • 6.2.1.4. Others
    • 6.2.2. By Application
      • 6.2.2.1. Residential
      • 6.2.2.2. Non-Residential
      • 6.2.2.3. Others
    • 6.2.3. By Product Type
      • 6.2.3.1. Magnesium Oxychloride Cement
      • 6.2.3.2. Geopolymer Cement
      • 6.2.3.3. Calcium Sulfoaluminate Cement
      • 6.2.3.4. Others

All segments will be provided for all countries covered

7. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

8. PESTLE Analysis

9. Market Dynamics

  • 9.1. Market Drivers
  • 9.2. Market Challenges

10. Market Trends and Developments

11. Case Studies

12. Competitive Landscape

  • 12.1. Competition Matrix of Top 5 Market Leaders
  • 12.2. SWOT Analysis for Top 5 Players
  • 12.3. Key Players Landscape for Top 10 Market Players
    • 12.3.1. Heidelberg Materials AG
      • 12.3.1.1. Company Details
      • 12.3.1.2. Key Management Personnel
      • 12.3.1.3. Products and Services
      • 12.3.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
      • 12.3.1.5. Key Market Focus and Geographical Presence
      • 12.3.1.6. Recent Developments/Collaborations/Partnerships/Mergers and Acquisition
    • 12.3.2. Ecocem Ireland Ltd
    • 12.3.3. Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies
    • 12.3.4. Holcim Ltd
    • 12.3.5. Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V.
    • 12.3.6. CRH plc
    • 12.3.7. Cementir Holding N.V
    • 12.3.8. Cementos Molins S.A
    • 12.3.9. Votorantim Cimentos S.A
    • 12.3.10. Holcim Ltd

Companies mentioned above DO NOT hold any order as per market share and can be changed as per information available during research work.

13. Strategic Recommendations

14. About Us and Disclaimer

Product Code: MX12879

List of Tables

  • Table 1. Competition Matrix of Top 5 Market Leaders
  • Table 2. Mergers & Acquisitions/ Joint Ventures (If Applicable)
  • Table 3. About Us - Regions and Countries Where We Have Executed Client Projects

List of Figures

  • Figure 1. Europe Green Cement Market, In USD Billion, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 2. Europe Green Cement Market Share (%), By Raw Material, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 3. Europe Green Cement Market Share (%), By Application, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 4. Europe Green Cement Market Share (%), By Product Type, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 5. Europe Green Cement Market Share (%), By Country, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 6. Germany Green Cement Market, In USD Billion, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 7. Germany Green Cement Market Share (%), By Raw Material, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 8. Germany Green Cement Market Share (%), By Application, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 9. Germany Green Cement Market Share (%), By Product Type, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 10. France Green Cement Market, In USD Billion, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 11. France Green Cement Market Share (%), By Raw Material, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 12. France Green Cement Market Share (%), By Application, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 13. France Green Cement Market Share (%), By Product Type, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 14. Italy Green Cement Market, In USD Billion, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 15. Italy Green Cement Market Share (%), By Raw Material, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 16. Italy Green Cement Market Share (%), By Application, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 17. Italy Green Cement Market Share (%), By Product Type, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 18. United Kingdom Green Cement Market, In USD Billion, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 19. United Kingdom Green Cement Market Share (%), By Raw Material, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 20. United Kingdom Green Cement Market Share (%), By Application, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 21. United Kingdom Green Cement Market Share (%), By Product Type, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 22. Russia Green Cement Market, In USD Billion, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 23. Russia Green Cement Market Share (%), By Raw Material, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 24. Russia Green Cement Market Share (%), By Application, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 25. Russia Green Cement Market Share (%), By Product Type, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 26. Netherlands Green Cement Market, In USD Billion, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 27. Netherlands Green Cement Market Share (%), By Raw Material, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 28. Netherlands Green Cement Market Share (%), By Application, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 29. Netherlands Green Cement Market Share (%), By Product Type, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 30. Spain Green Cement Market, In USD Billion, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 31. Spain Green Cement Market Share (%), By Raw Material, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 32. Spain Green Cement Market Share (%), By Application, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 33. Spain Green Cement Market Share (%), By Product Type, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 34. Turkey Green Cement Market, In USD Billion, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 35. Turkey Green Cement Market Share (%), By Raw Material, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 36. Turkey Green Cement Market Share (%), By Application, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 37. Turkey Green Cement Market Share (%), By Product Type, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 38. Poland Green Cement Market, In USD Billion, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 39. Poland Green Cement Market Share (%), By Raw Material, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 40. Poland Green Cement Market Share (%), By Application, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 41. Poland Green Cement Market Share (%), By Product Type, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 42. Rest of Europe Green Cement Market, In USD Billion, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 43. Rest of Europe Green Cement Market Share (%), By Raw Material, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 44. Rest of Europe Green Cement Market Share (%), By Application, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 45. Rest of Europe Green Cement Market Share (%), By Product Type, 2018 - 2032F
  • Figure 46. Raw Material Map-Market Size (USD Billion) & Growth Rate (%), 2024
  • Figure 47. Application Map-Market Size (USD Billion) & Growth Rate (%), 2024
  • Figure 48. Product Type Map-Market Size (USD Billion) & Growth Rate (%), 2024
  • Figure 49. Country Map-Market Size (USD Billion) & Growth Rate (%), 2024
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