Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Market

Industry Overview

The global autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) market size is expected to grow from USD 19.0 billion in 2020 to USD 26.0 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 6.0%, during the forecast period.

The growth in this market is driven by the inclination towards buildings that are green and proof of their sound along with cost-effective & lightweight material solutions. Construction to resist earthquakes or natural calamity and the growing use of ACC products over traditional clay bricks are quickly driving market development. However, the construction of the ACC production unit entails high costs and thus prevents the expansion of the market between current and new market participants. Growing living standards and increasing population expenditure have made it possible for manufacturers to work with earthquake engineering, which at the same time boosts the growth of the global demand for autoclaved aerated concrete.

A lightweight precast, foamed concrete building material suited to the development of a concrete masonry unit (CMU), such as blocks, is autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC). AAC products are processed with heat and pressure in an Autoclave, consisting of quartz sand, calcinated gypsum, lime, cement, water, and aluminium powder. Invented in the mid-1920s, AAC offers fire and mould resistance, structure, and insulation. The shape of the wall, the floor panels and roof boards, the panel coverings and the lintels are included in the form.

Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is an environment friendly green building material, also called autoclaved cellular concrete (ACC) or autoclaved lightweight concrete (ALC). AAC is a fly ash, a residue product of thermal power plants, as the raw material used for processing. In contrast with other building materials AAC has multiple advantages. A unique combination of low weight, construction rigidity, reliability and economic efficiency is given for the product. Quick construction is facilitated by AAC. The product includes thermal and acoustic insulation, improving safety and lower heating or cooling energy costs. While AAC exists since 1923, the product has only now become popular as a sustainable green building material.

Growing global population demands for infrastructure accommodation. The construction of private houses, institutions and other infrastructures has increased sensationally. Global building industry growth has stimulated demand for various raw materials, including aerated autoclaved cement (AAC). This evolution is mainly triggered in emerging economies such as China, Mexico, India and Brazil through rapid urbanization and industrialisation. The demand for AAC is expected to increase in the next decade with rising regional government projects and the expansion of the real-estate market.

The outbreak of nCoV-19 nevertheless affected the entire construction industry in degrading demand for AAC and other building-related raw materials. These pandemics are expected to have an effect for at least three consecutive quarters by 2020. In addition, the resumption of construction activities and stopped infrastructure projects would lead to rising global AAC demand.

Market Segmentation

Based on Product Type

• Blocks
• Beams and Lintels
• Cladding Panels
• Roof Panels
• Wall Panels
• Floor Elements
• Others (Including pipes, small boxes, and joint fillers)

The autoclaved aerated concrete industry, based on product type, is expected to grow fastest during the projected period in the blocks segment. This is due to their ability to stack in a functional bond with a thin-bed mortar. Autoclaved aerated concrete blocks are suitable for high-level building, pavement construction and construction of railway bridges, thanks to their fast and easy installation and their high thermal efficiency. Furthermore, because of its high stability and constructive factors, these blocks are one of the most common construction materials, including lightweight, environmentally friendly, easy to decrease (can be conveniently cut) and high strength.

Based on End User

• Residential Buildings
• Commercial Buildings
• Public Infrastructure (bridges, highway substructure, and water treatment systems)

In the forecast era, the highest share of revenues based on end users in the category of public infrastructure is predicted. Increasing construction of civil infrastructure to serve the increasing population efficiently is the key factor in increasing demand for autoclave aerated concrete. AAC is also increasingly used because of its superior properties, such as non-toxic, reusable, sustainable and recyclable. Public infrastructure growth has been a top priority in many countries with a view to improving governance. In addition, affordable housing programs implemented by governments around the world have been used to drive the building industry to boost demand for autoclaved aeration concrete.

Based on Application

• Construction Material
• Road Sub-Base
• Roof Insulation
• Bridge Sub-Structure
• Void Filling
• Concrete Pipes

In the timeframe predicted, the group of construction material dependent on application will have the highest proportion in the autoclaved aerated concrete industry. The growing construction activities around the world can be due to this because of the rapid urbanization and population growth. This is also followed by an increasing need for environmentally sustainable products to protect the environment. The building materials are expected to remain the quickest-growing class in the forecast era, due to its superior properties, such as a high-tensile strength, a higher degree of compression and easy processing over conventional concrete.

Based on Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Rest of the World

During the forecast era, due to the increasing local real estate construction industry, APAC- China is expected to be the largest and fastest growing sector. Moreover, governments in the region's development countries are investing in large-scale infrastructure building projects. In addition, increased people's buying power, rapid urbanization, increasing population and the government's attempts to provide affordable housing would boost the need for AAC throughout those economies.

Smart cities throughout the country have been propelled by rapid urbanization. Governments of the different countries in the region often seek to maximize urban space with mass transit, high-speed infrastructure, development of mixed uses and green cities. This further raises demand for building materials and thereby accelerates market growth for autoclaved aerated concrete.

Drivers of Global Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market

• Increasing Urbanization and Industrialization with Growth in Infrastructural Sector
• Surging Focus on Green and Sound-Proof Buildings
• Rising Need for Lightweight Construction Materials
• Growing Preference Toward Low-Cost Houses

Competitive Landscape and Key Players in the market

With over 3,000 manufacturers operating around the world, the global autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) market is largely fragmented. The Xella Company has been the world market leader. The Xella Party, H+H International AS, Forterra Buildings Products Limit, ACICO and Tarmac are the major players, among them. In addition to the quest for long-term contracts, the key players on the autoclaved aerated concrete market invest in expanding their production capacity to meet the rising global demand. ACICO, for example, has signed a long-term agreement for ACC supplies with Cemengal, a Spanish engineering, procurement, and construction company.

• Masa GmbH
• Isoltech srl
• ACICO Industries Co. KSCP
• Xella International GmbH
• Broco Industries
• SOLBET Spolka z o.o.
• Aircrete Europe B.V.
• Fast Build Blocks Pvt. Ltd.
• Wehrhahn GmbH
• AERCON AAC
• H+H International A/S

News Update for Global Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market

CSR Hebel opened its $75 million manufacturing facility for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC), allowing the company to double its existing size. The plant's opening, located in Somersby, NSW, would meet Australia's rising demand for housing services. The plant was launched approximately four years ago and concentrated on the local economy and reduced its carbon footprint. Where possible, local suppliers, producers and manufacturers were sources in the area.

CSR started Hebel production in Australia some 30 years ago, which makes it one of Australia and New Zealand's only local AAC manufacturers. Mr Harry Triguboff, Meriton Group Managing Director said that Meriton is a supporter of CSR Hebel for years to come.

To acquire the AAC blocks of its production units in Pune and Tumkur, Biltech has signed a business purchase agreement with Siporox. By the end of fiscal year 2017, the transaction is presumably done. This will possibly lead the business in the AAC block market.

Primary Research

VynZ Research conducts extensive primary research to understand the market dynamics, validate market data and have key opinions from the industry experts. The key profiles approached within the industry includes, CEO, CFO, CTO, President, Vice President, Product Managers, Regional Heads and Others. Also, end user surveys comprising of consumers are also conducted to understand consumer behavior.

Source: VynZ Research

Source: VynZ Research

1.    Research Overview 

        1.1.    The Report Offers
        1.2.    Market Coverage
                1.2.1.    By Product Type
                1.2.2.    By End User
                1.2.3.    By Application
        1.3.    Research Phases
        1.4.    Limitations
        1.5.    Research Methodology
                1.5.1.    Data Sources
                        1.5.1.1.    Primary Research
                        1.5.1.2.    Secondary Research
                1.5.2.    Methodology
                        1.5.2.1.    Data Exploration
                        1.5.2.2.    Forecast Parameters
                        1.5.2.3.    Data Validation
                        1.5.2.4.    Assumptions
                1.5.3.    Study Period & Data Reporting Unit

2.    Executive Summary

3.    Industry Overview

        3.1.    Industry Dynamics
                3.1.1.    Market Growth Drivers
                3.1.2.    Market Restraints
                3.1.3.    Key Market Trends
                3.1.4.    Major Opportunities
        3.2.    Industry Ecosystem
                3.2.1.    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
                3.2.2.    Recent Development Analysis
                3.2.3.    Value Chain Analysis
        3.3.    Competitive Insight
                3.3.1.    Competitive Position of Industry Players
                3.3.2.    Market Attractive Analysis

4.    Global Market Estimate and Forecast

        4.1.    Global Market Overview
        4.2.    Global Market Estimate and Forecast to 2025

5.    Market Segmentation Estimate and Forecast

        5.1.    By Product Type    
                5.1.1.    Blocks
                        5.1.1.1.    Market Definition
                        5.1.1.2.    Market Estimation and Forecast to 2025
                5.1.2.    Beams & Lintels
                        5.1.2.1.    Market Definition
                        5.1.2.2.    Market Estimation and Forecast to 2025
                5.1.3.    Cladding Panels
                        5.1.3.1.    Market Definition
                        5.1.3.2.    Market Estimation and Forecast to 2025
                5.1.4.    Wall Panels
                        5.1.4.1.    Market Definition
                        5.1.4.2.    Market Estimation and Forecast to 2025
                5.1.5.    Roof Panels
                        5.1.5.1.    Market Definition
                        5.1.5.2.    Market Estimation and Forecast to 2025
                5.1.6.    Floor Elements
                        5.1.6.1.    Market Definition
                        5.1.6.2.    Market Estimation and Forecast to 2025
                5.1.7.    Others
                        5.1.7.1.    Market Definition
                        5.1.7.2.    Market Estimation and Forecast to 2025
        5.2.    By End User
                5.2.1.    Residential Buildings
                        5.2.1.1.    Market Definition
                        5.2.1.2.    Market Estimation and Forecast to 2025
                5.2.2.    Commercial Buildings
                        5.2.2.1.    Market Definition
                        5.2.2.2.    Market Estimation and Forecast to 2025
                5.2.3.    Public Infrastructure
                        5.2.3.1.    Market Definition
                        5.2.3.2.    Market Estimation and Forecast to 2025
        5.3.    By Application
                5.3.1.    Construction Material
                        5.3.1.1.    Market Definition
                        5.3.1.2.    Market Estimation and Forecast to 2025
                5.3.2.    Road Sub-Base
                        5.3.2.1.    Market Definition
                        5.3.2.2.    Market Estimation and Forecast to 2025
                5.3.3.    Roof Insulation
                        5.3.3.1.    Market Definition
                        5.3.3.2.    Market Estimation and Forecast to 2025
                5.3.4.    Bridge Sub-Structure
                        5.3.4.1.    Market Definition
                        5.3.4.2.    Market Estimation and Forecast to 2025
                5.3.5.    Void Filling
                        5.3.5.1.    Market Definition
                        5.3.5.2.    Market Estimation and Forecast to 2025
                5.3.6.    Concrete Pipes
                        5.3.6.1.    Market Definition
                        5.3.6.2.    Market Estimation and Forecast to 2025

6.    North America Market Estimate and Forecast

        6.1.    By Product Type
        6.2.    By End User
        6.3.    By Application
        6.4.    By Country
                6.4.1.    U.S. Market Estimate and Forecast
                6.4.2.    Canada Market Estimate and Forecast
                6.4.3.    Mexico Market Estimate and Forecast

7.    Europe Market Estimate and Forecast

        7.1.    By Product Type
        7.2.    By End User
        7.3.    By Application
        7.4.    By Country
                7.4.1.    Germany Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.4.2.    France Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.4.3.    U.K. Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.4.4.    Italy Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.4.5.    Spain Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.4.6.    Russia Market Estimate and Forecast
                7.4.7.    Rest of Europe Market Estimate and Forecast

8.    Asia-Pacific Market Estimate and Forecast

        8.1.    By Product Type
        8.2.    By End User
        8.3.    By Application
        8.4.    By Country 
                8.4.1.    China Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.4.2.    Japan Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.4.3.    India Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.4.4.    South Korea Market Estimate and Forecast
                8.4.5.    Rest of Asia-Pacific Market Estimate and Forecast

9.    Rest of the World (RoW) Market Estimate and Forecast

        9.1.    By Product Type
        9.2.    By End User
        9.3.    By Application
        9.4.    By Country
                9.4.1.    Brazil Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.4.2.    Saudi Arabia Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.4.3.    South Africa Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.4.4.    U.A.E. Market Estimate and Forecast
                9.4.5.    Other Countries Market Estimate and Forecast

10.    Company Profiles

        10.1.    Masa GmbH
                10.1.1.    Snapshot
                10.1.2.    Overview
                10.1.3.    Offerings
                10.1.4.    Financial Insight
                10.1.5.    Recent Developments
        10.2.    Isoltech srl
                10.2.1.    Snapshot
                10.2.2.    Overview
                10.2.3.    Offerings
                10.2.4.    Financial Insight
                10.2.5.    Recent Developments
        10.3.    ACICO Industries Co. KSCP
                10.3.1.    Snapshot
                10.3.2.    Overview
                10.3.3.    Offerings
                10.3.4.    Financial Insight
                10.3.5.    Recent Developments
        10.4.    Xella International GmbH
                10.4.1.    Snapshot
                10.4.2.    Overview
                10.4.3.    Offerings
                10.4.4.    Financial Insight
                10.4.5.    Recent Developments
        10.5.    Broco Industries
                10.5.1.    Snapshot
                10.5.2.    Overview
                10.5.3.    Offerings
                10.5.4.    Financial Insight
                10.5.5.    Recent Developments
        10.6.    SOLBET Spolka z o.o.
                10.6.1.    Snapshot
                10.6.2.    Overview
                10.6.3.    Offerings
                10.6.4.    Financial Insight
                10.6.5.    Recent Developments
        10.7.    Aircrete Europe B.V.
                10.7.1.    Snapshot
                10.7.2.    Overview
                10.7.3.    Offerings
                10.7.4.    Financial Insight
                10.7.5.    Recent Developments
        10.8.    Fast Build Blocks Pvt. Ltd.
                10.8.1.    Snapshot
                10.8.2.    Overview
                10.8.3.    Offerings
                10.8.4.    Financial Insight
                10.8.5.    Recent Developments
        10.9.    Wehrhahn GmbH
                10.9.1.    Snapshot
                10.9.2.    Overview
                10.9.3.    Offerings
                10.9.4.    Financial Insight
                10.9.5.    Recent Developments
        10.10.    AERCON AAC.
                10.10.1.    Snapshot
                10.10.2.    Overview
                10.10.3.    Offerings
                10.10.4.    Financial Insight
                10.10.5.    Recent Developments

11.    Appendix

        11.1.    Exchange Rates
        11.2.    Abbreviations

Note: Financial insight and recent developments of different companies are subject to availability of information in secondary domain.

List of Tables

Table 1 Sources
Table 2 Study Periods
Table 3 Data Reporting Unit
Table 4 Global Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Product Type, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 5 Global Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Product Type, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 6 Global Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by End User, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 7 Global Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by End User, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 8 Global Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Application, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 9 Global Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Application, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 10 Global Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Region, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 11 Global Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Region, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 12 North America Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Product Type, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 13 North America Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Product Type, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 14 North America Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by End User, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 15 North America Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by End User, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 16 North America Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Application, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 17 North America Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Application, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 18 North America Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Country, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 19 North America Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Country, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 20 Europe Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Product Type, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 21 Europe Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Product Type, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 22 Europe Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by End User, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 23 Europe Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by End User, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 24 Europe Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Application, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 25 Europe Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Application, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 26 Europe Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Country, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 27 Europe Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Country, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 28 Asia-Pacific Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Product Type, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 29 Asia-Pacific Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Product Type, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 30 Asia-Pacific Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by End User, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 31 Asia-Pacific Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by End User, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 32 Asia-Pacific Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Application, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 33 Asia-Pacific Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Application, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 34 Asia-Pacific Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Country, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 35 Asia-Pacific Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Country, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 36 RoW Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Product Type, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 37 RoW Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Product Type, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 38 RoW Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by End User, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 39 RoW Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by End User, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 40 RoW Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Application, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 41 RoW Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Application, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 42 RoW Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Country, 2015 – 2019 (USD Million)
Table 43 RoW Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Country, 2020 – 2025 (USD Million)
Table 44 Snapshot – Masa GmbH
Table 45 Snapshot – Isoltech srl
Table 46 Snapshot – ACICO Industries Co. KSCP
Table 47 Snapshot – Xella International GmbH
Table 48 Snapshot – Broco Industries
Table 49 Snapshot – SOLBET Spolka z o.o.
Table 50 Snapshot – Aircrete Europe B.V.
Table 51 Snapshot – Fast Build Blocks Pvt. Ltd.
Table 52 Snapshot – Wehrhahn GmbH
Table 53 Snapshot – AERCON AAC

List of Figures

Figure 1 Market Coverage
Figure 2 Research Phases
Figure 3 Secondary Sources for Different Parameters
Figure 4 Methodology
Figure 5 Data Mining & Exploration
Figure 6 Data Triangulation
Figure 7 Assumptions for Market Estimation and Forecast
Figure 8 Market Synopsis
Figure 9 Global Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market - Growth Drivers and Restraints
Figure 10 Competitive Benchmark
Figure 11 Global Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Highlight
Figure 12 Global Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Product Type, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 13 Global Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by End User, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 14 Global Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Application, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 15 Global Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Region, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 16 North America Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Highlight
Figure 17 North America Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Product Type, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 18 North America Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by End User, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 19 North America Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Application, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 20 North America Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Country, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 21 Europe Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Highlight
Figure 22 Europe Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Product Type, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 23 Europe Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by End User, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 24 Europe Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Application, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 25 Europe Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Country, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 26 Asia-Pacific Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Highlight
Figure 27 Asia-Pacific Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Product Type, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 28 Asia-Pacific Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by End User, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 29 Asia-Pacific Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Application, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 30 Asia-Pacific Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Country, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 31 RoW Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Highlight
Figure 32 RoW Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Product Type, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 33 RoW Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by End User, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 34 RoW Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Application, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 35 RoW Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size, by Country, 2015 – 2025 (USD Million)