Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| CAGR | 6.05 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
| Market Concentration | Low |
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Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market Analysis
The Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market size is expected to grow from USD 5.26 billion in 2023 to USD 7.05 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 6.05% during the forecast period (2023-2028).
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the market. Construction work stopped worldwide, especially in significant construction hubs like China and India. However, the industry witnessed a recovery in 2021, thus rebounding the demand for the market studied.
- Over the short term, the increasing construction and redevelopment projects across the world are some of the factors driving the growth of the market studied.
- On the flip side, the cost of manufacturing an AAC block is higher than normal cement or burnt clay blocks, which is expected to hinder the growth of the market studied.
- However, the emphasis on using fire-retardant building materials is expected to provide opportunities for the growth of the market in the future.
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market Trends
Growing Demand from the Construction Industry
- AAC, owing to its thermally insulated and energy-efficient properties, along with being fire-resistant, termite- or pest-resistant, seismic-resistant, lightweight, sustainable, and quick and easy to apply, is used in construction.
- The demand for autoclaved aerated concrete is expected to rise throughout the forecast period due to rising investments and construction activity in the country. China is a huge contributor, as it has been one of the leading investors in infrastructure worldwide over the past few years. For instance, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of China, in 2022, the output value of construction works in China amounted to 27.63 trillion yuan (USD 4108.581 billion), an increase of 6.6% compared with 2021. Therefore, the increasing construction industry in the country is expected to create upside demand for the autoclaved aerated concrete market.
- The United States has one of the world's largest construction industries. According to the US Census Bureau, the output value of new construction in the United States amounted to USD 1,792.9 billion in 2022, which showed an increase of 10.40% compared to 2021, reaching USD 1626.4 billion. Apart from that, the total commercial construction value in the country accounted for USD 91.03 billion in 2021 compared to USD 114.79 billion in 2022, which showed an increase of 21.5% compared to 2021. Therefore, increasing commercial construction output in the United States is expected to increase demand for the autoclaved aerated concrete market.
- Moreover, Saudi Arabia works on many commercial projects, likely leading to more commercial buildings. The USD 500 billion futuristic mega-city "Neom" project, the Red Sea Project, Phase 1, which is expected to be completed by 2025 and has 14 luxury and hyper-luxury hotels with 3,000 rooms spread across five islands and two inland resorts, Qiddiya Entertainment City, Amaala, the uber-luxury wellness tourism destination, and Jean Nouvel's Sharaan resort in Al-Ula Therefore, upcoming investments from the construction industry are expected to create upside demand for the autoclaved aerated concrete market in the country.
- The government of the United Kingdom had announced initiatives to construct new schools as a top priority. School renovation projects in England are expected to create an upside for the autoclaved aerated concrete market. For instance, according to the United Kingdom government's publication, 239 school buildings are to be transformed as part of a revolutionary ten-year program in England.
- In addition to the school rebuilding program, the government invests in the school estate with annual capital funding. Over GBP 13 billion (USD 16.07 billion) has been allocated since 2015 to maintain and improve school facilities across England, including GBP 1.8 billion (USD 2.226 billion) in the financial year 2022-23.
- Moreover, the government is also setting out school funding allocations for local authorities for next year, following the extra GBP 2 billion (USD 2.473 billion) funding boost for schools for next year and the year after announced in the Autumn Statement. School funding is expected to be at its highest-ever level in real terms per pupil, totaling GBP 58.8 billion (USD 72.729 billion) by 2024-25. Therefore, these investments in the construction industry are expected to create upside demand for autoclaved aerated concrete.
- Owing to all the above factors, the demand for autoclaved aerated concrete is expected to surge during the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific to Dominate the Market
- Asia-Pacific accounts for most of the ACC market owing to the high demand from the construction sector in countries like China and India.
- India is anticipated to remain the fastest-growing G20 economy in the Asia-Pacific region. The Indian government announced a target of USD 376.5 billion in infrastructure investment over three years (2023-2025), including USD 120.5 billion for developing 27 industrial clusters and USD 75.3 billion for road, railway, and port connectivity projects.
- The residential sector in India is on an increasing trend, with government support and initiatives further boosting demand. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MoHUA) allocated USD 9.85 billion in the 2022-2023 budget to construct houses and create funds to complete the halted projects.
- Moreover, in December 2022, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and other airport developers targeted a capital outlay of approximately Rs. 98,000 crores (USD 11.8 billion) in the airport sector in the next five years for expansion and modification of existing terminals, new terminals, and strengthening of runways, among other activities. Therefore, these expansions are expected to increase the demand for autoclaved aerated concrete materials.
- According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT), building starts will increase in Japan after the rainy season. In 2022, approximately 859.5 thousand housing starts were initiated in Japan. This represents an increase of 0.4% compared to 2021. Therefore, the increasing number of housing starts in Japan is expected to create upside demand for autoclaved aerated concrete.
- Hence, all such favorable trends and regional investments are expected to drive the demand for autoclaved aerated concrete during the forecast period.
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Industry Overview
The autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) market is highly fragmented in nature. The major players in this market (not in a particular order) include Xella International, H+H, ACICO Group, SOLBET, and Tarmac.
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market Leaders
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H+H
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SOLBET
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Tarmac
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Xella International
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ACICO Group
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market News
- February 2022: BigBloc Construction expanded its manufacturing capacity by installing a Greenfield project of AAC blocks in Maharashtra, India.
- January 2022: Xella announced the sale of its insulation business unit URSA to Etex, a global building material manufacturer and pioneer in lightweight construction headquartered in Belgium. The sale includes 13 production sites in Spain, France, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and Russia.
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Assumptions
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
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4.1 Drivers
- 4.1.1 Growing Demand from the Construction Industry
- 4.1.2 Increased Emphasis on Green Buildings (LEED Ratings)
- 4.1.3 Other Drivers
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4.2 Restraints
- 4.2.1 High Initial Cost
- 4.2.2 Limited Usage in Load Bearing Walls
- 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
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4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
- 4.4.5 Degree of Competition
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value)
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5.1 Type
- 5.1.1 Block
- 5.1.2 Lintel
- 5.1.3 Panel
- 5.1.4 Tile
- 5.1.5 Other Types
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5.2 Application
- 5.2.1 Residential
- 5.2.2 Industrial
- 5.2.3 Commercial
- 5.2.4 Other Applications
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5.3 Geography
- 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
- 5.3.1.1 China
- 5.3.1.2 India
- 5.3.1.3 Japan
- 5.3.1.4 South Korea
- 5.3.1.5 Australia and New Zealand
- 5.3.1.6 ASEAN Countries
- 5.3.1.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.3.2 North America
- 5.3.2.1 United States
- 5.3.2.2 Canada
- 5.3.2.3 Mexico
- 5.3.3 Europe
- 5.3.3.1 Germany
- 5.3.3.2 France
- 5.3.3.3 United Kingdom
- 5.3.3.4 NORDIC Countries
- 5.3.3.5 Poland
- 5.3.3.6 Czech Republic
- 5.3.3.7 Romania
- 5.3.3.8 Belgium
- 5.3.3.9 Netherlands
- 5.3.3.10 Rest of Europe
- 5.3.4 South America
- 5.3.4.1 Brazil
- 5.3.4.2 Argentina
- 5.3.4.3 Colombia
- 5.3.4.4 Rest of South America
- 5.3.5 Middle-East and Africa
- 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
- 5.3.5.2 South Africa
- 5.3.5.3 Qatar
- 5.3.5.4 Israel
- 5.3.5.5 South Africa
- 5.3.5.6 Rest of Middle-East and Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
- 6.2 Market Share (%)**/Ranking Analysis
- 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
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6.4 Company Profiles
- 6.4.1 ACICO Group
- 6.4.2 AERCON AAC
- 6.4.3 AKG Gazbeton
- 6.4.4 BAUROC AS
- 6.4.5 Biltech Building Elements Limited
- 6.4.6 Eastland Building Materials Co., Ltd
- 6.4.7 Eco Green
- 6.4.8 H+H
- 6.4.9 HIL Limited
- 6.4.10 JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd
- 6.4.11 Renaatus Procon Private Limited
- 6.4.12 SOLBET
- 6.4.13 Tarmac
- 6.4.14 Xella International
- 6.4.15 Thomas Armstrong (Concrete Blocks) Limited
- 6.4.16 UltraTech Cement Ltd.
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
- 7.1 Shifting Focus Toward the Usage of Green Chemicals
- 7.2 Other Opportunities
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Industry Segmentation
Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is an ultra-light concrete masonry product, weighing as little as one-fifth as much as ordinary concrete due to its distinct cellular structure featuring millions of tiny pockets of trapped air. The market is segmented based on type, application, and geography. The market is segmented by block, lintel, panel, tile, and other types. The market is segmented by application into residential, industrial, commercial, and other applications. The report offers market sizes and forecasts for 24 countries across major regions. For each segment, market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of revenue (USD) for all the above segments.
| Type | Block | |
| Lintel | ||
| Panel | ||
| Tile | ||
| Other Types | ||
| Application | Residential | |
| Industrial | ||
| Commercial | ||
| Other Applications | ||
| Geography | Asia-Pacific | China |
| India | ||
| Japan | ||
| South Korea | ||
| Australia and New Zealand | ||
| ASEAN Countries | ||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
| Geography | North America | United States |
| Canada | ||
| Mexico | ||
| Geography | Europe | Germany |
| France | ||
| United Kingdom | ||
| NORDIC Countries | ||
| Poland | ||
| Czech Republic | ||
| Romania | ||
| Belgium | ||
| Netherlands | ||
| Rest of Europe | ||
| Geography | South America | Brazil |
| Argentina | ||
| Colombia | ||
| Rest of South America | ||
| Geography | Middle-East and Africa | Saudi Arabia |
| South Africa | ||
| Qatar | ||
| Israel | ||
| South Africa | ||
| Rest of Middle-East and Africa |
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market Research FAQs
What is the current Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market size?
The Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market is projected to register a CAGR of 6.05% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market?
H+H, SOLBET, Tarmac, Xella International and ACICO Group are the major companies operating in the Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market?
In 2024, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market.
What years does this Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market cover?
The report covers the Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
What are the challenges hindering the growth of the Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market?
The challenges hindering the growth of the Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market include a) Lack of awareness regarding the benefits of AAC components b) High dependence on traditional clay-fired bricks c) High Initial Cost and Limited Usage in Load Bearing Walls
AAC Industry Report
The Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing demand for lightweight, environmentally friendly, and energy-efficient construction materials. Segmented based on elements like blocks, beams, lintels, and panels, blocks are the fastest-growing segment due to their insulating properties and ease of installation. The market serves both residential and non-residential sectors, with the residential sector leading due to the need for sustainable materials. Geographically, the Asia-Pacific region holds the largest market share, propelled by rapid urbanization and industrialization in countries like China and India. Additionally, North America and Europe are witnessing rising demand, influenced by stringent building regulations and a focus on reducing energy consumption. Overall, the AAC market is set for robust growth across various regions and applications, presenting significant opportunities for AAC companies and other market players. For detailed statistics, market share, size, revenue growth rate, and a forecast outlook, refer to Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports, which offer a comprehensive historical overview and a free report PDF download sample of this industry analysis.
