Vertical: CNMBase Year: 201712 Sections
Market Size (2017)
$20.63B
Projected (2023)
$33.56B
CAGR (2015–2023)
8.2%
Key Players
10+
The global cement and concrete additives market was valued at USD 20,549.9 million in 2017 and is expected to register a CAGR of 8.16% to reach around USD 32,706.5 million by the end of 2023. Cement and concrete additives can be defined as additives used in cement and concrete mixes to improve the performance and increase the durability of the mix. The global demand for cement and concrete additives is mainly driven by a rise in construction activities globally. Expanding the construction industry in the developing markets of Asia-Pacific and the Middle East & Africa region with the rise in residential and commercial construction is fueling the demand for concrete and cement additives. Increase in construction activities in developed markets because of increasing spending on the renovation of houses and infrastructure development is likely to drive the market growth. Additionally, increasing requirement for high-performance additives with superior benefits such as reduced water requirement and sustainability is expected to stimulate the product demand.
Increasing use of ready-mix concrete over traditional concrete due to superior benefits is likely to witness significant growth opportunities for the cement and concrete additives market. Also, emerging concept of 3D construction printing coupled with growing digitalization is driving the demand for fiber additives which in turn is expected to offer lucrative opportunities to the manufacturers of cement and concrete additives in the coming years. Moreover, increasing demand for green/sustainable cement products due to shifting in focus from traditionally constructed building to green and energy-efficient building by using lightweight construction materials is one of the growing trends noticed in the construction industry. This is likely to result in growth in demand for high-performance cement and concrete additives during the review period.
The players operating in the global cement and concrete additives are emphasizing on new product development and product expansion in the developing markets in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East & Africa. However, sluggish growth of the construction industry in Western and Eastern European countries is likely to lead to declining in demand for cement and concrete additives and thereby, is likely to hamper the market growth during the review period.
The global cement and concrete additives market has been segmented by type and application. Based on type, the global cement, and concrete additives market has been segmented into chemical, mineral, and fiber additives. The chemical additives segment accounted for the largest share of the global cement and concrete additives market and was valued at USD 9,141.4 million in 2017; it is expected to reach USD 15,127.4 million by the end of 2023. This market growth can be attributed to the increasing demand for admixtures in construction to improve the performance of concrete and cement and reduce the water requirement. The mineral additive segment is the fastest growing segment with increasing use in construction activities due to superior benefits such as easy availability, low cost, and sustainability.
Based on application, the global cement, and concrete additives market has been segmented into residential, commercial, industrial and others. The residential segment accounted for the largest share of the global cement and concrete additives market and was valued at USD 9,023.2 million in 2017; it is expected to reach USD 14,589.8 million by the end of 2023. The construction industry is expanding in both developing and developed nations on account of increasing residential construction coupled with growing urbanization and the growing demand for modern residential architecture respectively. This boom in the construction industry is likely to drive the growth of the global cement and concrete additives market in the coming years. Commercial application is the fastest growing segment with an increase in investment by government in construction for infrastructure development globally.
Based on region, the market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. The market in Asia-Pacific accounted for a 47.27% share and was valued at USD 9,713 million in 2017; it is expected to reach USD 16,385.4 million by the end of 2023. The growth of the regional market can be attributed to the rise in residential and commercial construction in emerging economies such as China, India, and South-East Asian nations including Thailand, Indonesia, and Singapore.
North America and Europe are the other prominent markets for cement, and concrete additives on account of the increased spending on the renovation of houses coupled with growing emphasis on energy efficient buildings. Additionally, the increase in construction of complex building structures and smart buildings in the developed markets together with growing digitalization is expected to support the market growth. The markets in Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are expected to grow at healthy CAGRs during the review period due to industrialization and urbanization in the regions.
The Cement and Concrete Additives Market market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2015 to 2023.
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View Subscription PlansCement and concrete additives can be defined as additives used in cement and concrete mixes to improve the performance, increase the durability of the mix, and to control hardening or setting of concrete. These additives can be found in both liquid and solid form. The global demand for cement and concrete additives is mainly driven by a rise in residential construction activities globally.
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Wantstats analysis is conducted by industry experts who offer insight into industry structure, market segmentation, technology assessment, competitive landscape (CL), and market penetration, as well as on emerging trends. Besides primary interviews (~80%) and secondary research (~20%), their analysis is based on years of professional expertise in their respective industries. Our analysts also predict where the market will be headed in the next five to 10 years, by analyzing historical trends and current market positions. Furthermore, the varying trends of segments and categories in different regions are estimated based on primary and secondary research.
Primary Research
Extensive primary research was conducted to gain a deeper insight into the market and the industry performance. For this particular report, we have conducted primary surveys (interviews) with the key level executives (VPs, CEOs, marketing directors, and business development managers, among others) of the major players active in the market. In addition to analyzing the current and historical trends, our analysts predict where the market is headed over the next five to 10 years.
Secondary Research
Secondary research was conducted to collect and identify information useful for an extensive, technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the cement and concrete additives market. It was also used to obtain key information about major players, market classification and segmentation according to industry trends, regional markets, and developments related to the market and technology perspectives. For this study, analysts have gathered information from various credible sources, such as annual reports, SEC filings, journals, white papers, corporate presentations, company websites, international organizations of chemical manufacturers, and paid databases.
Market Size Estimation
Both the top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the size of the market and to estimate the size of various other dependent sub-markets of the overall cement and concrete additives market. The key players in the market were identified through secondary research, and their market contributions in the respective regions were determined through primary and secondary research. This entire process included the study of the annual and financial reports of the top market players and extensive interviews for key insights with industry leaders such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives. All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources. All the possible parameters that affect the market covered in this research study have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to arrive at the final quantitative and qualitative data. This data has been consolidated, and detailed inputs and analysis by Wantstats added before being presented in this report. The following figure shows an illustrative representation of the overall market size estimation process employed for the purpose of this study.
Base Year
2017
Historical Period
2015 – 2016
Forecast Period
2018 – 2023
Primary Interviews
150+
Historical data (2015–2017) and forecast period (2017–2023)
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
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View Subscription PlansThe competitive landscape is an analysis of the degree of competition among industry players as well as industry growth and the market scenario. The global cement and concrete additives market comprise tier-1, tier-2, and small players. The growth of the global cement and concrete additives market is mainly driven by the increasing use of additives in the building and construction industry due to their superior properties such water retention and enhanced strength. With the growing demand for sustainable construction materials due to rising environmental concerns, the players operating in the cement and concrete additives market are emphasizing new product developments and portfolio expansion. For instance, on September 2018, GCP Applied Technologies has commissioned concrete admixture plant in Atsugi, Japan. The investment increases production efficiencies and will serve construction activities for large-scale tunnelling, and the renowned Shinkansen high-speed train network projects. Also, emerging concept of 3D printing construction owing to growing digitalization is also likely to drive the demand for additives as fiber additives are used in tools manufactured for 3D construction printing. For instance, Sika AG developed tools for 3D construction printing using fiber additives.
In the global cement and concrete additives market, Sika AG, BASF SE, GCP Applied Technologies, Inc, and Fosroc, Inc. are some of the major shareholders. The market players are adopting various strategies such as business expansions, product development, and investments in R&D to outperform their competitors and serve the increasing demand for cement and concrete additives in major Construction industries. For instance, in Septemeber 2018, BASF SE launches a new concrete additive namely master builders’ solution. It is the concrete additives from the MasterCast series for the production of autoclaved aerated concrete disperse the binder particles efficiently, allowing the water content of the fresh concrete to be significantly reduced.
Strategic business managers trying to gain an edge over competitive firms in the global cement and concrete additives market can utilize the Porter’s Five Forces model to comprehend better the industry in which their firm operates. The components of each of the forces and the degree of impact of each component in the context of the global cement and concrete additives market have been broken down and analyzed.
Threat of New Entrants
The global cement and concrete additives market is expected to witness a moderate threat of new entrants in the coming years. Increasing use of mineral concrete additives due to superior benefits offered such as sustainability and low cost coupled with easy availability is likely to encourage new players to enter the market. Also, with the increase in the use of ready-mix concrete in developing nations is likely to lead to the entry of new players in the in the developing markets, such as India, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Threat of Rivalry
The global cement and concrete additives market is projected to witness a moderate-to-high threat of rivalry as the major players operating in the market such as BASF SE, Sika AG, and GCP Applied Technologies Inc. are continuously emphasizing on new product development using new technologies and new construction material by investing in R&D activities. Additionally,, the market players are focusing on business expansion in the developing markets because of the growing construction industry.
Threat of Substitutes
The threat of substitutes in the global cement and concrete additives market is expected to be low. High-performance cement and concrete additives, especially mineral concrete additives, are being increasingly used in construction activities as these additives are sustainable and thus, reduce harmful environmental emissions. With the growing demand for fewer carbon products in the construction industry, the demand for cement and concrete additives is expected to grow at a healthy rate. However, the use of asphalt additives in road construction may pose a threat to the demand for cement and concrete additives in road construction.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
The bargaining power of suppliers is projected to be moderate to high. The players operating in global cement and concrete additives market, such as BASF SE and Sika AG, are providing new materials on account of increasing demand for high-performance and sustainable cement products for addressing environmental concerns. In 2018, BASF SE showcased new additive under the brand name Master Builders Solutions at International Conference on Autoclaved Aerated Concrete. This product will help in reducing the pre-curing time due to less content of water requirement in concrete. Also, another key market player, Sika AG, introduced fiber additives for use in 3D construction printing tools. Additionally, markets players offer different materials such as chemical additives, mineral additives or fiber additives with different attributes suitable for specific applications.
Bargaining Power of Buyers
The bargaining power of buyers is projected to be low to moderate in the global cement and concrete additives market. The rising demand for high-performance cement and concrete additives that are sustainable and require less quantity of water in the construction industry due to rising environmental concerns and water scarcity is fueling the demand for cement and concrete additives at a significant rate.
Market estimates by geography (2023)
InsightAsia Pacific leads with $16.86B by 2023.
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View Subscription Plans| REGION | 2015 | 2017 | 2023 | CAGR | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Pacific | $8.24B | $11.63B | $16.86B | 9.4% | 50% |
| South America | $1.04B | $1.38B | $1.89B | 7.8% | 6% |
| Europe | $3.54B | $4.47B | $5.81B | 6.4% | 17% |
| North America | $3.66B | $4.74B | $6.32B | 7.1% | 19% |
| Middle East and Africa | $1.32B | $1.86B | $2.68B | 9.2% | 8% |
| Total | $17.80B | $24.08B | $33.56B | 8.2% | 100% |
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View Subscription PlansTotal Market Size
$33.56B
| APPLICATION | REVENUE ($B) | GROWTH RATE | MARKET PENETRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Construction | $13.91B | 9.0% | 41% |
| Commercial Construction | $9.26B | 7.8% | 28% |
| Others | $6.16B | 8.1% | 18% |
| Industrial | $4.22B | 7.0% | 13% |
* Revenue projections based on 2025 estimates. Growth rates represent CAGR 2024–2030. Market penetration indicates current adoption rate within addressable market segments.
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Analytical insights on Cement and Concrete Additives Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
The Cement and Concrete Additives Market market is projected to reach $33.56B by 2023, growing at 8.2% CAGR. The Residential Construction segment holds the largest share.
The global demand for cement and concrete additives is driven by the expanding construction industry in the developing markets of Asia-Pacific and the Middle East & Africa with the rise in residential and commercial construction. Moreover, increasing spending on the renovation of houses due to the rise in demand for modern architecture in the developed markets, mainly North America and Eastern Europe, are driving the market growth. Additionally, a surge in demand for construction materials with improved benefits, such as lightweight, waterproof, fire retardant, and durability, is also fueling the demand for cement and concrete additives with different attributes.
Increasing use of ready-mix concrete in the developing markets due to superior benefits such as convenience, and reduced time and manpower requirement is likely to offer significant growth opportunities to the manufacturers of cement and concrete additives. Furthermore, increasing demand for green/sustainable cement products due to shift in focus from traditionally constructed building to green and energy-efficient building using lightweight construction materials is one of the growing trends noticed in the construction industry, which is likely to result in growth in the demand for high performance cement and concrete additives during the review period.
However, sluggish growth of the construction industry in Western and Northern European countries such as the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands is likely to lead to decline in the demand for cement and concrete additives and thereby, is likely to hamper the market growth during the review period.
Cement and concrete additives are being increasingly used in cement and concrete mixes to improve the performance and strengthen the chemical and physical properties of the mixes. Expanding construction industry in the developing markets of Asia-Pacific and the Middle East & Africa with the rise in residential and commercial construction has fueled the demand for concrete and cement, and thereby, cement and concrete additives. Growing urbanization with rising per capita disposable income and improving living standards is another important factor driving the construction industry in the developing markets.
Additionally, investment in commercial construction activities by the government for infrastructural development is fueling the demand for cement and concrete additives. For instance, initiatives taken by the Indian government such as Smart Cities Mission, Green Corridor, the building of ports and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) for infrastructure development have led to a rapid increase in construction activities. In December 2016, the Thailand government approved around USD 25.2 billion for infrastructure plan for 2017, which includes railways, roads, and ports. Furthermore, the rise in commercial construction because of increasing construction of commercial buildings such as warehouses, departmental stores, malls, and hospitals, is also supporting the growth of the construction industry in the developing markets. The rapidly growing construction industry in the markets in the Middle East & Africa due to the shift from oil-based economy to industrial development together with increasing investment in big infrastructure projects, mainly transport, is likely to drive the demand for cement and concrete additives in the coming years.
The booming construction industry in the developed markets with increasing spending on the renovation of houses due to the rise in demand for modern architecture is driving the market growth. Additionally, increasing investment in infrastructure projects such as transportation, water management, and energy sectors is likely to support the growth of cement and concrete additives. In the US, revenue from the construction industry crossed USD 1 trillion in 2016–17 and is expected to reach USD 1.7 trillion by 2020. This market growth can be attributed to the increase in residential construction with the growing need for single-family dwellings coupled with the prevalence of low mortgages in the country. Moreover, with European construction companies focusing on vertical integration to gain a competitive edge and expanding their presence in other regions, the construction industry is expected to grow at a significant rate during the review period.
Hence, the rapid increase in construction activities in both developed and developing markets is driving the demand for concrete and cement mixes, which is expected to fuel the growth of the cement and concrete additives market.
The rapidly growing era of digitalization has resulted in development and implementation of new technologies in the construction sector especially in the developed markets such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) techniques to print concrete structure components and buildings. Fiber additives are being used in manufacturing high-performance tools for 3D construction printing as they improve the mechanical performance and reduces the drying shrinkage of printing concrete due to a low water/cement ratio. The emerging concept of 3D construction printing coupled with growing digitalization is likely to drive the demand for fiber concrete additives. For instance, in April 2016, Sika AG, one of the key players operating in the global cement and concrete additives market, introduced 3D concrete printing technology using concrete additives mainly fiber in printing tool.
Furthermore, with the increase in construction of complex building structures and smart buildings in the developed markets together with growing digitalization globally is likely to offer lucrative growth opportunities to the manufacturer of cement and concrete additives mainly fiber additives.
The construction industry in Western and Northern countries of Europe, such as the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands is growing at a very sluggish rate due to certain political and economic issues. Some of the major factors affecting the growth of the construction industry in these markets include increase in labor cost, increasing trade credit, and rising margins of sub-contractors resulting in declining operating margins of the construction companies. Additionally, ongoing negotiations of the UK government on its exit from the European Union has impacted the growth of construction industry in the UK. Also, curbs on the measures taken by the government to support the growth of construction industry by investing in infrastructure development in France and Italy has further resulted in adverse impact on the construction industry growth in the region.
Furthermore, the increase in margins of sub-contractors and properties has led to insolvencies in big construction companies. For instance, in January 2018, Carillion, UK’s second-largest construction company, and Moonen, a Netherlands-based construction company filed for bankruptcy due to payment delays and overreaching on unprofitable projects in 2017.
Hence, sluggish growth of the construction industry in Western and Northern European countries is likely to cause decline in demand for cement and concrete additives and thereby, is likely to hamper the market growth during the review period.
Increasing demand for green/sustainable cement products due to shift in focus from traditionally constructed building to green and energy-efficient building by using lightweight construction materials is one of the growing trends noticed in the construction industry. This is likely to result in growth in demand for high-performance cement and concrete additives during the review period. Energy, carbon, and water management have become important issues for the cement industry which needs to be addressed, among these, water is recognized as the most critical issue for sustainable development. Many regions of the world are facing the problem of water stress, as a result of which the demand for cement and concrete additives such as plasticizers has increased as it helps in reduced water requirement. Also, with the increase in demand for low carbon cement products due to rising environmental concerns, the players operating in cement and concrete additives market are emphasizing on use of natural and mineral additives such as fly ash, slags, and limestone. Mineral additives enhance the properties of Portland cement and reduce the impact on the environment. Moreover, the Cement Sustainability Initiative developed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development is also promoting the use of sustainable cement products to reduce environmental concerns.
With the increase in demand for high-performance cement and concrete additives together with reduced water requirement, the players operating in global cement and concrete additives are emphasizing on new product development and product expansion in the developing markets in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East & Africa. For instance, on October 5, 2018, BASF SE, one of the key players operating in the cement and concrete additives market introduced new admixture in its MasterLife SRA series named as MasterLife SRA 900. This new admixture will help to extend the service life of concrete, reduce shrinkage and crack formation. Also, in November 2017, GCP Applied Technologies Inc. introduced two new cement additives under the brand name Opteva HE and Tavero VM for high-quality performance and innovative grinding aids respectively. Tavero VM will also help in reducing water injection requirements and cement pre-hydration together with providing high strength and shorter setting time.
The key market players such as BASF SE and Sika AG are emphasizing on business expansion in the markets in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East & Africa which includes India, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Nigeria on account of rising residential and commercial construction activities coupled with growing urbanization and rising per capita income.
Moreover, the government in many countries is investing in R&D activities to develop high-performance concrete additive. For instance, the government of Canada funded research carried out by Zenyatta Centures Ltd with the University of Toronto to explore the use of graphene as a concrete additive. The research results showed that the compressive strength of cured cement paste increased by 39% on mixing 0.02% of graphene product with cement.
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Profiles of 104 companies operating in the Cement and Concrete Additives Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
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Company Headquarters: Sarpsborg, Norway Founded: 1889 Workforce: ~1065 Company Working: Borregaard LignoTech is a subsidiary of Borregaard ASA and is engaged in the development, production, and marketing of specialized biomaterials, biochemical, industrial applications, and biofuels. It operates through the following segments: Performance Chemicals, Specialty Cellulose, and Other Businesses. The Other Businesses segment consists of ingredients, industrial application, fine chemicals, and the Exilva project, among which industrial applications include concrete additives. The company supplies lignin-based high-quality products to the concrete admixture industry. The concrete additives are offered both in liquid and powder form. It has 16 sales office, in 16 countries. It has has production plants in Norway, UK, Germany, Spain, Czech Republic, USA, and 50/50 joint venture in South Africa.
Elkem ASA is a 122-year-old Norwegian metals and materials producer. It has just been through the most consequential restructuring in its modern history. Until April 2026 it was a vertically integrated chain running from quartz to specialty silicones, controlled by China National Bluestar (Sinochem). It is now an independent, widely held company without a controlling owner. It focuses on three divisions: Elkem Silicon (silicon metal, ferrosilicon, Silgrain®, Microsilica® and quartz), Elkem Foundry Alloys (inoculants and nodularisers for iron foundries), and Elkem Carbon (electrode paste and specialty carbon). Its competitive moat rests on hydro-powered Norwegian smelters that CRU places among the lowest-cost silicon producers in the western world, long-term power contracts, and specialist positions in foundry alloys and Söderberg electrode paste. These strengths currently sit against weak silicon and ferrosilicon prices, Chinese overcapacity, new US anti-dumping and countervailing duties, and leverage that is still well above target. A new CEO took office in August 2026. His first full strategic communication is due with the Q3 results and capital markets update on 29 October 2026. --- ### The company's own description In its FY2025 and FY2024 reports, Elkem described itself as one of the world's leading providers of advanced silicon-based materials. It said it develops silicones, silicon products and carbon solutions by combining natural raw materials, renewable energy and human ingenuity. It positioned those products as enablers of electric mobility, digital communications, health and personal care, and more sustainable cities (Elkem 4Q-2025 press release, 13 Feb 2026). Since the divestment, the boilerplate has changed. Elkem now calls itself a global metals and materials company established in 1904. It says it combines natural raw materials, renewable energy and advanced process technology to supply strategic materials for a cleaner, smarter and more resilient future (Elkem announcements, July–September 2026). Elkem also states that it runs about 30 sites across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa. It claims leading positions in silicon, ferrosilicon, foundry alloys and carbon solutions, serving infrastructure, manufacturing, digitalisation, mobility and energy (prospectus-period descriptions, May 2026). ### Independent characterisation The continuing Elkem is an energy-intensive, upstream-to-midstream metallurgical producer. Most of its earnings come from three kinds of business: 1. **Commodity-exposed smelting.** This covers silicon metal and ferrosilicon made in submerged-arc furnaces. Earnings depend on market prices (European silicon and FeSi indices), the cost of power and reductants, and CO₂ compensation. Elkem's Norwegian hydro-power base and long-term power contracts are its main structural advantage. In June 2026 it signed a new Statkraft PPA covering 2031–2037 for Bjølvefossen. 2. **Specialty grades and by-products.** These include Silgrain® high-purity silicon, Microsilica® (silica fume) for concrete and refractories, and specialty silicon grades for chemicals, aluminium alloys and electronics. Margins here are higher and less volatile. Management repeatedly pointed to the "speciality segments" holding up in 4Q-2025 while commodity grades weakened. 3. **Technical consumables sold to other metallurgical producers.** Foundry alloys (inoculants and nodularisers) and Söderberg electrode paste fall into this group. They are recipe-driven and service-heavy, and earn structurally higher margins. Carbon Solutions has consistently printed EBITDA margins of 24–28% even in weak quarters. **Revenue model.** Revenue comes almost entirely from product sales: physical tonnage under spot, quarterly and annual contracts. There is no material subscription or licensing income. Elkem licenses some furnace and electrode technology to third parties, but this is not separately disclosed and does not appear material. A small amount of "other operating income" comes from sale of power, CO₂ compensation and gains. **Value chain position.** Elkem owns quartz sources and smelters, buys reductants (coal, coke, charcoal, wood chips), produces silicon alloys and by-products, and sells to: - chemical producers, mainly silicone manufacturers (Bluestar/Elkem Silicones is now an external customer) - aluminium alloy producers (silicon as an alloying element) - steel producers (FeSi) - iron foundries (foundry alloys) - ferroalloy and aluminium smelters (electrode paste) - construction materials firms (Microsilica) - solar and electronics, via specialty silicon **End markets.** Construction and infrastructure, automotive and mobility (aluminium castings, iron castings), steel, chemicals and silicones, electronics and digitalisation, solar, refractories, and metallurgy. **Strategic consequence of the Silicones exit.** Before 2026, Silicones made up about 45–50% of group operating income. It brought exposure to China's downstream silicones cycle and an earnings stream that was often negative: EBITDA was −605m in 2023 and +521m in 2024. The continuing group is smaller (about NOK 16bn trailing operating income on the new perimeter, per aggregators). It is more concentrated in Norway and more exposed to European silicon and FeSi prices and trade policy.
Company Headquarters: Massachusetts, US Founded: 2015 Workforce: ~2400 Company Working: GCP Applied Technologies Inc. is a global provider of construction products that include admixtures and additives for concrete and cement. The company also offers high-performance waterproofing products, concrete management, and specialty systems. It operates through two business segments including specialty construction chemicals and specialty building materials. Specialty construction chemicals produce concrete admixtures and cement additives, which enhances the properties of concrete and other cementitious construction materials and improves the performance of Portland cement. Specialty building materials produces building envelope, residential, and specialty construction products that protect structures from water, vapor transmission, air penetration, and fire damage.
BASF is the world's largest chemical company by sales, built on the Verbund principle of physically and energetically integrated production sites that turn a handful of feedstocks into thousands of products. Since September 2024 it has run under the "Winning Ways" strategy, which splits the portfolio into four core segments (Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Nutrition & Care) that stay integrated, and standalone businesses (Agricultural Solutions, Battery Materials, Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions, and the now-divested Coatings) that are being monetized or prepared for capital-market options. In 2025 it generated €59.7 billion in sales and €6.6 billion in EBITDA before special items, a cyclical trough. In 2026 it closed the €7.7 billion Coatings transaction, started up its €-multi-billion Zhanjiang Verbund site, raised earnings guidance, and approached Evonik about a takeover. The investment debate is whether structural cost cuts and portfolio proceeds can restore returns above the cost of capital. --- **The company's own description.** BASF describes its purpose with the line "we create chemistry for a sustainable future" (BASF news release boilerplate, 2026) and states its ambition to be the preferred chemical company for enabling customers' green transformation. It reports around 108,000 employees, customers in nearly every sector and almost every country, and sales of around €60 billion in 2025. The portfolio is described as four core segments plus standalone businesses bundled in Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. **Independent characterization.** BASF is best understood as three businesses under one roof: 1. **An integrated commodity and intermediates engine** (Chemicals, the Monomers half of Materials). This is a steam-cracker-to-derivatives chain selling ethylene and propylene derivatives, isocyanates, polyamide precursors and intermediates on spread economics. Earnings are driven by feedstock and energy costs, operating rates and regional supply-demand. It is the most capital-intensive part of the group and the main source of the 2023–2025 earnings decline: Chemicals EBITDA before special items fell from €1,342 million in 2024 to €853 million in 2025 (Factsheet FY2025). 2. **Formulated and performance products** (Performance Materials, Industrial Solutions, Nutrition & Care). These sell on specification and performance to automotive, construction, packaging, consumer goods, pharma and nutrition customers. Margins are steadier but have come under pressure from Asian competition and, in Care Chemicals, from consumer trading-down to private-label products (Factsheet FY2025 commentary). 3. **Standalone franchises** with different industry logic: Agricultural Solutions (crop protection, seeds and traits, digital farming), ECMS (emissions catalysts plus precious-metal trading and recycling) and Battery Materials. Agricultural Solutions is the group's highest-margin segment at 21.7% EBITDA margin before special items in FY2025 and the largest single earnings contributor at €2,081 million. **Revenue model.** Revenue is almost entirely product sales under supply contracts and spot transactions. There is no subscription model of consequence; digital farming (xarvio) and licensing of process technology and catalysts are small. Seeds and traits include royalty and licensing income within Agricultural Solutions, not separately disclosed. Precious-metal trading inflates ECMS sales (€7,978 million in FY2025) with pass-through metal value, which is why BASF quotes group margins both including and excluding metals (12.3% excluding metals in FY2025 per the CFO on the February 27, 2026 call, versus 11.0% reported). **Value chain position.** Upstream to midstream in petrochemicals with captive crackers at Ludwigshafen, Antwerp, Port Arthur (joint venture with TotalEnergies), Nanjing (joint venture with Sinopec) and Zhanjiang; midstream to downstream in engineering plastics, polyurethane systems, dispersions, additives, surfactants and vitamins; branded and channel-driven in agriculture. BASF exited upstream oil and gas operations when Wintershall Dea's E&P business was transferred to Harbour Energy in September 2024. **Customers and end-markets.** BASF serves industrial customers in chemicals and plastics, transportation, construction, consumer goods, agriculture, electronics, energy and resources, and health and nutrition. Intersegment transfers are large (Chemicals transferred €3,432 million internally in FY2025 on €10,055 million of third-party sales), which shows how much of the upstream output feeds BASF's own downstream chains.
Company Headquarters: Australia Founded: 1954 Workforce: ~300 Company Working: Cementaid manufactures and markets concrete admixtures and surface treatment products. It offers membrane-free impermeable concrete structures; form oils; resistance salts and acids; grouting compounds; concrete damp, water, and corrosion proofing products; bonding agents; and latex modifiers. Additionally, the company manufactures dust proofing and resin and wax base curing compounds; case hardeners; and slip-resistant crystal products for surface traction. Comapny offers floor surface treatment in which additives are added to iron to enhance the concrete floors.
Company Headquarters: Tamworth, UK Founded: 1972 Workforce: ~350 Company Working: Fosroc is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of high-performance chemicals for the construction industry, with a particular focus on concrete and cement additives and provides construction solutions. The company provides concrete additives with benefits such as slump and water retention. Fosroc concrete admixtures help to modify and improve the properties of fresh and hardened concrete or mortar under auracast and auramix products. The building segment provides high-performance admixtures, seals, grouts, and waterproofing solutions for every stage of a building’s life-cycle under cebex 311 a retarding admixture for mortar. Cement segment offers products such as Fosroc Cure B, which enhances cement hydration and provides more durable and high strength concrete.
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