South Africa Pozzolan Market Outlook

The south african pozzolan market is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period of 2018 to 2032. this growth is largely due to the surge in demand for building materials such as cement and concrete from the construction industry. this is further driven by the country’s growing urbanization, infrastructure development and other initiatives, such as the south african national infrastructure plan. the south african pozzolan market is fuelling this growth, aided by the 'demand-pull' from the construction industry. pozzolan is a natural material made up of volcanic ash and other finely divided compounds, which are mainly used to make cement and concrete. it has a unique property: its particles have a strong affinity for water and form a hard and durable material. as a result, pozzolan is extensively used in building materials such as waterproof mortars and concretes that are fire-resistant, mold-resistant and maintenance-free. the market for pozzolan is particularly strong in the regions of the eastern cape and gauteng, due to the depth of the shale bedrock in those regions. the market for pozzolan is also likely to be boosted by the increasing use of slag, a material obtained from the metal smelting process, as it replaces conventional pozzolan for certain applications. the rise in demand for green products has also benefited the south african pozzolan market. pozzolan produced from fly ash reduces the cost of production and is an environmentally friendly product, making it popular for construction material applications. furthermore, the use of pozzolan in road construction has seen an uptake over the years due to its ability to reduce crumbling, cracking and dusting of roads. further, pozzolan is widely used in paints, ceramics, and as an additive to plastics as a natural pigmenting agent in lieu of artificial dyes and pigments. as the demand for pozzolan rises, there may be new entrants to the south african market in the coming years. this could propel the market forward as more sources for the material become available, as well as drive up the quality of it. overall, the south african pozzolan market is set for an impressive growth outlook for the 2018-2032 period, owing to the shift in demand for building materials, increased use of slag and the emergence of green construction products.