Abstract
Global demand to rise 5.1% annually through 2010
World demand for cement and concrete additives is forecast to rise 5.1 percent
per year through 2010 to over $11 billion, an improvement over the performance
of the 1995-2005 period. Gains will be fueled by the increased acceptance of
additives in high-volume developing markets for cement, such as China, India,
Eastern Europe and the Middle East. In more mature markets, rising performance
requirements for concrete will prompt greater loading factors for additives
and the use of higher-value products such as superplasticizers.
Mineral additives to be fastest growing type
Demand for mineral additives will grow at the fastest pace, fueled by
increased utilization of blast furnace slag and fly ash as partial
replacements for portland cement. Environmental benefits will be the driving
factor, as the use of mineral additives provides a beneficial application for
waste materials as well as reducing the energy and emissions required to
produce cement. Gains for chemical and fiber additives will benefit from
penetration into new markets in the developing world, as the concrete
industries in these countries become more aware of the benefits of additive
use.
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