Summary

The global portland cement market size reached 2.3 Billion Tons in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 3.1 Billion Tons by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2% during 2024-2032. The growing need for housing and commercial spaces, rising number of construction activities and infrastructure development projects, and favorable government initiatives for industrialization and sustainable infrastructure development are some of the major factors propelling the market.

Portland cement is a widely used construction material known for its integral role in the building industry. It is a hydraulic cement, primarily composed of clinker, gypsum, and other essential additives. It involves heating limestone, clay, and iron ore in a kiln to high temperatures to form a clinker nodule and then grounded to create Portland cement. It can harden when mixed with water and form a solid and durable binder that adheres to various materials. As it assists in maintaining the integrity of building structures, the demand for Portland cement is increasing across the globe.

At present, rising consumer preferences for sustainable and environmentally friendly construction materials are contributing to the growth of the market. In line with this, the increasing adoption of durable construction material with low maintenance costs is strengthening the growth of the market. Moreover, the growing demand for green buildings to reduce carbon emissions in the environment around the world is positively influencing the market. In addition, advancements in cement production technologies to improve energy efficiency and sustainability are offering lucrative growth opportunities to industry investors. Furthermore, the increasing preference for developing portland cement with lower prices is supporting the growth of the market. In line with this, the rising demand for stadiums for playing different sports games is propelling the growth of the market.

Portland Cement Market Trends/Drivers:
Rising number of construction and infrastructure development activities

The rising number of construction and infrastructure development activities across the globe is bolstering the growth of the market. In addition, people are increasingly preferring renovation in residential areas to enhance the aesthetics of spaces. Besides this, there is a rise in the demand for residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction due to rapid urbanization. Moreover, the rising demand for high quality cement due to the increasing need for maintenance and renovation of aging infrastructure is propelling the growth of the market. Furthermore, there is an increase in the popularity of portland cement in the concrete due to its enhanced binding properties, which makes it suitable in forming resilient structures.

Increasing need for housing and commercial spaces due to rising population

The rising need for housing, commercial spaces, and critical infrastructure due to increasing population around the world is supporting the growth of the portland cement industry. In line with this, there is a rise in the number of construction projects on a massive scale to fulfill the increasing need of living spaces for the population. Apart from this, portland cement plays an essential role in constructing buildings, roads, bridges, and other structures. This cement offers improved versatility and durability, which makes it a preferred choice in the construction industry. Furthermore, the rising number of mass transit systems across the globe is contributing to the growth of the market.

Favorable government initiatives for industrialization

Governing agencies of various counties are encouraging infrastructure development activities by investing in smart cities projects across the globe, which is offering a positive market outlook. They are also providing several incentives for green building construction that assist in lowering carbon footprint. Apart from this, the rising demand for portland cement to support manufacturing, logistics, and energy generation infrastructure is contributing to the growth of the market. In line with this, there is an increase in the construction of factories, warehouses, power plants, and transportation networks due to rapid industrialization. Furthermore, rural populations are rapidly migrating to urban centers in search of employment opportunities.

Portland Cement Industry Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global portland cement market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country levels for 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on type, application sector, Packing type, and trade data.

Breakup by Type:

Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
Type 4
Type 5

Type 1 represents the largest market segment

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes type 1, type 2, type 3, type 4, and type 5. According to the report, type 1 represented the largest segment. Type 1 portland cement, often known as general use cement, is the most commonly used and widely available variety of cement. It is characterized by its versatility and suitability for a broad range of construction applications. This type of cement is composed primarily of clinker, gypsum, and small amounts of other additives. It possesses enhanced binding properties and is known for its high early strength, which makes it ideal for projects requiring rapid setting and early curing. It is used in the construction of residential and commercial buildings, bridges, highways, pavements, and other general construction applications.

Breakup by Application Sector:

Residential
Commercial
Industrial

Residential accounts for the majority of the market share

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application sector. This includes residential, commercial, and industrial. According to the report, residential represented the largest segment. The residential sector requires portland cement to develop houses, apartments, condominiums, and other housing structures. In residential construction, it is primarily used to create concrete, which serves as the foundation, walls, floors, and various structural elements of these buildings. It offers improved durability and strength properties to ensure that residential structures can withstand extreme environmental conditions and provide safe, long-lasting homes for individuals and families. In addition, this cement is essential in the construction of multi-story apartment buildings and affordable housing projects.

Breakup by Packing Type:

10 KG
15 KG
25 KG
Others

25 Kg holds the biggest market share

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the Packing type. This includes 10 kg, 15 kg, 25 kg, and others. According to the report, 25 kg represented the largest segment. The 25 kg bag Packing is a popular choice due to its convenience and versatility. These bags are designed to hold a standardized weight of 25 kilograms of cement powder. This Packing type caters to a broad range of consumers, such as small-scale contractors, do-it-yourself (DIY) enthusiasts, and smaller construction projects. They are easy to handle and transport, which makes them suitable for projects where a large quantity of cement is not required. They are commonly used for residential construction, small repair and renovation jobs, and landscaping projects. The smaller Packing size reduces wastage and ensures that users have the right amount of cement for their specific needs.

Breakup by Trade Data:

Import Trends
Export Trends

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the trade data. This includes import trends and export trends.

Import data reveals the countries and regions that are significant consumers of Portland cement. This information helps identify areas with high demand for cement due to construction activities or other factors. Importing countries often include those with limited domestic production capacity, where cement is needed for infrastructure and construction projects.

Export data indicates countries or regions that are major exporters of this cement. Countries with surplus cement production often export this cement to meet global demand. These exporters can play a crucial role in the global cement supply chain, especially for countries with insufficient domestic production capacity.

Breakup by Region:

Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Others
North America
United States
Canada
Europe
Germany
UK
Others
Middle East and Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
Others

Asia Pacific exhibits a clear dominance, accounting for the largest portland cement market share

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, and others); North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, UK and others); the Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and others); and Latin America (Brazil, Argentina, and others). According to the report, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share.

Asia Pacific held the biggest market share due to rapid urbanization. In line with this, the rising development of residential complexes is impelling the growth of the market in the region. Apart from this, favorable government initiatives for smart cities projects are contributing to the growth of the market. In addition, the rising demand for higher-grade cement that provides improved durability is supporting the growth of the market in the Asia Pacific region.

Competitive Landscape:
Major players are investing in research and development (R&D) activities to create innovative cement products. This includes the development of eco-friendly cements with reduced carbon emissions and specialized cements tailored for specific applications, such as high-performance concrete. In line with this, many companies are focusing on sustainability by implementing environmentally friendly practices in cement production. This includes reducing energy consumption, incorporating alternative raw materials, and adopting carbon capture technologies to mitigate the environmental impact of cement manufacturing. Apart from this, major manufacturers are investing in quality control measures to meet industry standards and provide reliable products to customers. They are also integrating digital technologies, such as automation and data analytics, to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the overall production process.

The report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:

Mitsubishi Cement Corporation
Alamo Cement Company
Lafarge
Martin Marietta
Heidelberg Cement
National Cement Company
American Cement Company
Holcim
Argos
Essroc
China National Building Material
Salt River Materials Group
Italcementi
Anhui Conch Cement
Ash Grove Cement Company
Tanzania Portland Cement Company
Quikrete
CalPortland Company
Capitol Aggregates
CEMEX
GCC of America
Lehigh Hanson
NationalCement Company of Alabama
Ultratech Cement
BuzziUnicem USA

Recent Developments:
In 2022, Buzzi Unicem USA and Alamo Cement Co. converted its traditional ASTM C150 Type I and II cements ordinary Portland cement (OPC) to ASTM C595 Type IL Portland limestone cement (PLC) to reduce carbon emissions.
In 2022, UltraTech Cement received Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certificates for four of its cement products, which are ordinary Portland cement (OPC), Portland pozzolana cement (PPC), Portland slag cement (PSC) and Portland composite cement (PCC).
In 2023 , Holcim Philippines introduced Holcim Optima, a blended Portland limestone cement (PLC), that assist in reducing carbon emissions as compared to ordinary Portland cement (OPC).

Key Questions Answered in This Report

1. What was the size of the global portland cement market in 2023?
2. What is the expected growth rate of the global portland cement market during 2024-2032?
3. What are the key factors driving the global portland cement market?
4. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global portland cement market?
5. What is the breakup of the global portland cement market based on the type?
6. What is the breakup of the global portland cement market based on the application?
7. What is the breakup of the global portland cement market based on the packing type?
8. What are the key regions in the global portland cement market?
9. Who are the key players/companies in the global portland cement market?

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Table of Contents

1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
2.3.1 Primary Sources
2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Portland Cement Market
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.3 Impact of COVID-19
5.4 Market Breakup by Type
5.5 Market Breakup by Application Sector
5.6 Market Breakup by Packing Type
5.7 Market Breakup by Imports and Exports
5.8 Market Breakup by Region
5.9 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Type
6.1 Type 1
6.1.1 Market Trends
6.1.2 Market Forecast
6.2 Type 2
6.2.1 Market Trends
6.2.2 Market Forecast
6.3 Type 3
6.3.1 Market Trends
6.3.2 Market Forecast
6.4 Type 4
6.4.1 Market Trends
6.4.2 Market Forecast
6.5 Type 5
6.5.1 Market Trends
6.5.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Application Sector
7.1 Residential
7.1.1 Market Trends
7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Commercial
7.2.1 Market Trends
7.2.2 Market Forecast
7.3 Industrial
7.3.1 Market Trends
7.3.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Packing Type
8.1 10 KG
8.1.1 Market Trends
8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 15 KG
8.2.1 Market Trends
8.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3 25 KG
8.3.1 Market Trends
8.3.2 Market Forecast
8.4 Others
8.4.1 Market Trends
8.4.2 Market Forecast
9 Trade Data
9.1 Import Trends
9.2 Export Trends
10 Market Breakup by Region
10.1 Asia Pacific
10.1.1 Market Trends
10.1.2 Major Markets
10.1.2.1 China
10.1.2.1.1 Market Trends
10.1.2.1.2 Market Forecast
10.1.2.2 India
10.1.2.2.1 Market Trends
10.1.2.2.2 Market Forecast
10.1.2.3 Japan
10.1.2.3.1 Market Trends
10.1.2.3.2 Market Forecast
10.1.2.4 Others
10.1.2.4.1 Market Trends
10.1.2.4.2 Market Forecast
10.1.3 Market Forecast
10.2 North America
10.2.1 Market Trends
10.2.2 Major Markets
10.2.2.1 United States
10.2.2.1.1 Market Trends
10.2.2.1.2 Market Forecast
10.2.2.2 Canada
10.2.2.2.1 Market Trends
10.2.2.2.2 Market Forecast
10.2.3 Market Forecast
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Market Trends
10.3.2 Major Markets
10.3.2.1 Germany
10.3.2.1.1 Market Trends
10.3.2.1.2 Market Forecast
10.3.2.2 UK
10.3.2.2.1 Market Trends
10.3.2.2.2 Market Forecast
10.3.2.3 Others
10.3.2.3.1 Market Trends
10.3.2.3.2 Market Forecast
10.3.3 Market Forecast
10.4 Middle East and Africa
10.4.1 Market Trends
10.4.2 Major Markets
10.4.2.1 Saudi Arabia
10.4.2.1.1 Market Trends
10.4.2.1.2 Market Forecast
10.4.2.2 South Africa
10.4.2.2.1 Market Trends
10.4.2.2.2 Market Forecast
10.4.2.3 Others
10.4.2.3.1 Market Trends
10.4.2.3.2 Market Forecast
10.4.3 Market Forecast
10.5 Latin America
10.5.1 Market Trends
10.5.2 Major Markets
10.5.2.1 Brazil
10.5.2.1.1 Market Trends
10.5.2.1.2 Market Forecast
10.5.2.2 Argentina
10.5.2.2.1 Market Trends
10.5.2.2.2 Market Forecast
10.5.2.3 Others
10.5.2.3.1 Market Trends
10.5.2.3.2 Market Forecast
10.5.3 Market Forecast
11 SWOT Analysis
11.1 Overview
11.2 Strengths
11.3 Weaknesses
11.4 Opportunities
11.5 Threats
12 Value Chain Analysis
13 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
13.1 Overview
13.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
13.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
13.4 Degree of Competition
13.5 Threat of New Entrants
13.6 Threat of Substitutes
14 Price Analysis
15 Competitive Landscape
15.1 Market Structure
15.2 Key Players
15.3 Profiles of Key Players
15.3.1 Mitsubishi Cement Corporation
15.3.2 Alamo Cement Company
15.3.3 Lafarge
15.3.4 Martin Marietta
15.3.5 Heidelberg Cement
15.3.6 National Cement Company
15.3.7 American Cement Company
15.3.8 Holcim
15.3.9 Argos
15.3.10 Essroc
15.3.11 China National Building Material
15.3.12 Salt River Materials Group
15.3.13 Italcementi
15.3.14 Anhui Conch Cement
15.3.15 Ash Grove Cement Company
15.3.16 Tanzania Portland Cement Company
15.3.17 Quikrete
15.3.18 CalPortland Company
15.3.19 Capitol Aggregates
15.3.20 CEMEX
15.3.21 GCC of America
15.3.22 Lehigh Hanson
15.3.23 NationalCement Company of Alabama
15.3.24 Ultratech Cement
15.3.25 BuzziUnicem USA
List of Figures
Figure 1: Global: Portland Cement Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
Figure 2: Global: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Billion Tons), 2018-2023
Figure 3: Global: Portland Cement Market: Breakup by Type (in %), 2023
Figure 4: Global: Portland Cement Market: Breakup by Application Sector (in %), 2023
Figure 5: Global: Portland Cement Market: Breakup by Packing Type (in %), 2023
Figure 6: Global: Portland Cement Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2023
Figure 7: Global: Portland Cement Market: Export Breakup by Country (in %), 2023
Figure 8: Global: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Billion Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 9: Global: Portland Cement Industry: SWOT Analysis
Figure 10: Global: Portland Cement Industry: Value Chain Analysis
Figure 11: Global: Portland Cement Industry: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 12: Global: Portland Cement (Type 1) Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 13: Global: Portland Cement (Type 1) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 14: Global: Portland Cement (Type 2) Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 15: Global: Portland Cement (Type 2) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 16: Global: Portland Cement (Type 3) Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 17: Global: Portland Cement (Type 3) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 18: Global: Portland Cement (Type 4) Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 19: Global: Portland Cement (Type 4) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 20: Global: Portland Cement (Type 5) Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 21: Global: Portland Cement (Type 5) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 22: Global: Portland Cement (Residential) Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 23: Global: Portland Cement (Residential) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 24: Global: Portland Cement (Commercial) Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 25: Global: Portland Cement (Commercial) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 26: Global: Portland Cement (Industrial) Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 27: Global: Portland Cement (Industrial) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 28: Global: Portland Cement (10 KG) Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 29: Global: Portland Cement (10 KG) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 30: Global: Portland Cement (15 KG) Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 31: Global: Portland Cement (15 KG) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 32: Global: Portland Cement (25 KG) Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 33: Global: Portland Cement (25 KG) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 34: Global: Portland Cement (Other Packing Types) Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 35: Global: Portland Cement (Other Packing Types) Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 36: Asia Pacific: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 37: Asia Pacific: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 38: China: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 39: China: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 40: Japan: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 41: Japan: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 42: India: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 43: India: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 44: Others: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 45: Others: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 46: North America: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 47: North America: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 48: United States: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 49: United States: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 50: Canada: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 51: Canada: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 52: Europe: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 53: Europe: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 54: Germany: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 55: Germany: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 56: UK: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 57: UK: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 58: Others: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 59: Others: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 60: Middle East and Africa: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 61: Middle East and Africa: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 62: Saudi Arabia: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 63: Saudi Arabia: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 64: South Africa: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 65: South Africa: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 66: Others: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 67: Others: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 68: Latin America: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 69: Latin America: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 70: Brazil: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 71: Brazil: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 72: Argentina: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 73: Argentina: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Figure 74: Others: Portland Cement Market: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2018 & 2023
Figure 75: Others: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Sales Volume (in Million Tons), 2024-2032

List of Tables
Table 1: Global: Portland Cement Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2023 and 2032
Table 2: Global: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Table 3: Global: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Breakup by Application Sector (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Table 4: Global: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Breakup by Packing Type (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Table 5: Global: Portland Cement Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million Tons), 2024-2032
Table 6: Global: Portland Cement Market: Competitive Structure
Table 7: Global: Portland Cement Market: Key Players