Ready Mix Concrete Market Forecasts to 2030 – Global Analysis By Product (Central Mixed Concrete, Hybrid Riser and Other Products), Production (On-site and Off-site), Application and By Geography

Ready Mix Concrete Market Forecasts to 2030 – Global Analysis By Product (Central Mixed Concrete, Hybrid Riser and Other Products), Production (On-site and Off-site), Application and By Geography


According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Ready Mix Concrete Market is accounted for $911.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $1,562.4 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 9.0% during the forecast period. Ready-mix concrete (RMC) is a pre-mixed concrete that is manufactured in batching plants according to a set recipe and then delivered to construction sites in a ready-to-use state. This type of concrete offers numerous advantages, including consistency in quality, reduced construction time, and enhanced durability. RMC eliminates the need for on-site mixing, saving time and labor costs. It is produced under controlled conditions, ensuring precise proportions of ingredients like cement, aggregates, water, and additives. This results in a high-quality and uniform product that meets specific project requirements.

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Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Rapid urbanization and infrastructure development

The surge in urban population and the consequent demand for housing and commercial spaces fuel the need for quick and efficient construction solutions. Ready-mix concrete, with its pre-mixed composition, offers a time-saving and cost-effective solution for large-scale construction projects. As cities expand and infrastructural projects multiply, the demand for RMC grows exponentially, driven by the necessity to meet tight construction timelines and ensure high-quality building structures. This trend underscores the integral role of ready-mix concrete in supporting the fast-paced urbanization and infrastructure development prevalent in today's dynamic construction landscape.

Restraint:

Dependence on construction industry
The ready-mix concrete market is intricately tied to the construction industry, and its growth is significantly restrained by fluctuations in construction activities. Economic downturns, regulatory hurdles, and labor shortages within the construction sector can impact demand for ready-mix concrete. Moreover, delays in project timelines, budget constraints, and the cyclical nature of construction projects further limit the market's expansion. The ready-mix concrete market is inherently dependent on the overall health and stability of the construction industry.

Opportunity:

Customized mixes for specialized applications

Tailoring concrete mixes to meet the specific requirements of construction projects, such as high-strength formulations for structural elements or low-permeability mixes for water-resistant applications, provides a competitive edge. This customization caters to diverse construction needs, ensuring optimal performance and durability. Companies that capitalize on this opportunity can enhance customer satisfaction, address niche market demands, and foster long-term partnerships with clients seeking bespoke solutions. The ability to provide specialized mixes position businesses strategically in the dynamic and evolving construction industry, opening avenues for growth and market differentiation.

Threat:

Raw material price volatility

Fluctuations in the prices of key raw materials such as cement, aggregates, and admixtures can disrupt profit margins and overall market stability. Sudden price hikes may lead to increased operational expenses for concrete producers, affecting their competitiveness and pricing strategies. Moreover, the industry's vulnerability to global economic conditions and geopolitical factors intensifies the raw material price volatility threat, necessitating effective risk management and strategic planning within the ready-mix concrete sector.

Covid-19 Impact:

Construction projects faced disruptions due to lockdowns, supply chain interruptions, and labor shortages, leading to a decline in demand for ready-mix concrete. Delays in project timelines and uncertainties in the construction sector resulted in reduced orders for this essential building material. However, as economies gradually recover and construction activities resume, the ready-mix concrete market is expected to rebound, driven by infrastructure development and the resumption of delayed projects, albeit with lingering challenges such as fluctuating raw material costs and supply chain constraints.

The hybrid riser segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The growth of the hybrid riser segment in the ready-mix concrete market can be attributed to its unique combination of durability and flexibility. Hybrid risers, incorporating both steel and concrete elements, offer enhanced structural integrity and resistance to various environmental conditions. This innovative solution addresses the demand for high-performance concrete in construction projects, ensuring superior strength and longevity. Additionally, the versatility of hybrid rims makes them well-suited for diverse applications, contributing to their increasing adoption in the construction industry.

The infrastructure segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The infrastructure segment in the ready-mix concrete market is experiencing significant growth due to escalating urbanization and increasing construction activities globally. The demand for ready-mix concrete in infrastructure projects, such as bridges, roads, and public utilities, has surged as it offers enhanced durability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Governments and private entities alike are investing heavily in large-scale infrastructure development, further propelling the demand for ready-mix concrete. Additionally, this growth is driven by the material's ability to expedite construction timelines and ensure consistent quality, making it a preferred choice for infrastructure projects seeking timely and reliable solutions.

Region with largest share:

North America has experienced substantial growth in recent years, driven by robust construction activities and infrastructure development across the region. Factors such as population growth, urbanization, and a steady demand for residential and commercial spaces have propelled the need for ready-mix concrete. The adoption of advanced construction technologies and sustainable building practices has further fuelled the market expansion. Furthermore, with a surge in construction projects and a preference for efficient and time-saving construction methods, the North American market is poised for continued growth.

Region with highest CAGR:

The Asia Pacific region has witnessed robust growth in the market, driven by rapid urbanization and infrastructure development. Increasing construction activities across emerging economies, such as China and India, have fuelled the demand for RMC as a convenient and efficient construction material. The region's expanding population, rising disposable incomes, and government initiatives to enhance infrastructure further contribute to the market's expansion. Additionally, the adoption of advanced technologies and sustainable practices in the construction sector has played a pivotal role in shaping the growth trajectory of the RMC market in the Asia Pacific.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Ready Mix Concrete market include ACC Ltd., Barney & Dickenson, Inc, Buzzi Unicem SpA, CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., Crown Cement PLC, Dillon Bros Ready Mix Concrete, Hanson Cement Ltd., Heidelberg Materials AG , Italcementi Group, Holcim Group, Livingston's Concrete Service, Inc., R. W. Sidley, Inc., U.S. Concrete and UltraTech Cement Ltd.

Key Developments:

In September 2023, Hanson UK has launched a recycling business line to process construction and demolition waste. The business will supply recycled materials for use in Hanson UK’s operations. The development of a separate recycling business line will allow Hanson to provide the most sustainable products to customers through circularity and innovation, to enable building more with less.

In August 2023, Crown Cement PLC has decided to purchase fly ash from the Matarbari 2x600 MW Ultra Super Critical Coal Fired Power Plant to ensure smooth and regular production of cement. Crown will soon sign a joint venture consortium agreement (JVCA) with a supplier to complete the purchase.

Products Covered:
• Central Mixed Concrete
• Hybrid Riser
• Transit Mixed Concrete
• Shrink Mixed Concrete
• Other Products

Productions Covered:
• On-site
• Off-site

Applications Covered:
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential
• Infrastructure
• Other Applications

Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements


1 Executive Summary
2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions
3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Product Analysis
3.7 Application Analysis
3.8 Emerging Markets
3.9 Impact of Covid-19
4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry
5 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market, By Product
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Central Mixed Concrete
5.3 Hybrid Riser
5.4 Transit Mixed Concrete
5.5 Shrink Mixed Concrete
5.6 Other Products
6 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market, By Production
6.1 Introduction
6.2 On-site
6.3 Off-site
7 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market, By Application
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Commercial
7.3 Industrial
7.4 Residential
7.5 Infrastructure
7.6 Other Applications
8 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market, By Geography
8.1 Introduction
8.2 North America
8.2.1 US
8.2.2 Canada
8.2.3 Mexico
8.3 Europe
8.3.1 Germany
8.3.2 UK
8.3.3 Italy
8.3.4 France
8.3.5 Spain
8.3.6 Rest of Europe
8.4 Asia Pacific
8.4.1 Japan
8.4.2 China
8.4.3 India
8.4.4 Australia
8.4.5 New Zealand
8.4.6 South Korea
8.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
8.5 South America
8.5.1 Argentina
8.5.2 Brazil
8.5.3 Chile
8.5.4 Rest of South America
8.6 Middle East & Africa
8.6.1 Saudi Arabia
8.6.2 UAE
8.6.3 Qatar
8.6.4 South Africa
8.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
9 Key Developments
9.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
9.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
9.3 New Product Launch
9.4 Expansions
9.5 Other Key Strategies
10 Company Profiling
10.1 ACC Ltd.
10.2 Barney & Dickenson, Inc.
10.3 Buzzi Unicem SpA
10.4 CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V.
10.5 Crown Cement PLC
10.6 Dillon Bros Ready Mix Concrete
10.7 Hanson Cement Ltd.
10.8 Heidelberg Materials AG
10.9 Italcementi Group
10.10 Holcim Group
10.11 Livingston's Concrete Service, Inc.
10.12 R. W. Sidley, Inc.
10.13 U.S. Concrete
10.14 UltraTech Cement Ltd.
List of Tables
Table 1 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Region (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 2 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Product (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 3 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Central Mixed Concrete (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 4 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Hybrid Riser (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 5 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Transit Mixed Concrete (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 6 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Shrink Mixed Concrete (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 7 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Other Products (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 8 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Production (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 9 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By On-site (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 10 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Off-site (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 11 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 12 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Commercial (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 13 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Industrial (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 14 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Residential (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 15 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Infrastructure (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 16 Global Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 17 North America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 18 North America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Product (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 19 North America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Central Mixed Concrete (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 20 North America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Hybrid Riser (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 21 North America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Transit Mixed Concrete (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 22 North America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Shrink Mixed Concrete (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 23 North America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Other Products (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 24 North America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Production (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 25 North America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By On-site (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 26 North America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Off-site (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 27 North America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 28 North America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Commercial (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 29 North America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Industrial (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 30 North America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Residential (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 31 North America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Infrastructure (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 32 North America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 33 Europe Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 34 Europe Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Product (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 35 Europe Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Central Mixed Concrete (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 36 Europe Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Hybrid Riser (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 37 Europe Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Transit Mixed Concrete (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 38 Europe Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Shrink Mixed Concrete (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 39 Europe Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Other Products (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 40 Europe Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Production (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 41 Europe Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By On-site (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 42 Europe Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Off-site (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 43 Europe Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 44 Europe Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Commercial (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 45 Europe Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Industrial (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 46 Europe Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Residential (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 47 Europe Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Infrastructure (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 48 Europe Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 49 Asia Pacific Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 50 Asia Pacific Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Product (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 51 Asia Pacific Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Central Mixed Concrete (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 52 Asia Pacific Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Hybrid Riser (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 53 Asia Pacific Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Transit Mixed Concrete (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 54 Asia Pacific Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Shrink Mixed Concrete (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 55 Asia Pacific Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Other Products (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 56 Asia Pacific Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Production (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 57 Asia Pacific Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By On-site (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 58 Asia Pacific Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Off-site (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 59 Asia Pacific Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 60 Asia Pacific Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Commercial (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 61 Asia Pacific Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Industrial (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 62 Asia Pacific Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Residential (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 63 Asia Pacific Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Infrastructure (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 64 Asia Pacific Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 65 South America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 66 South America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Product (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 67 South America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Central Mixed Concrete (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 68 South America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Hybrid Riser (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 69 South America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Transit Mixed Concrete (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 70 South America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Shrink Mixed Concrete (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 71 South America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Other Products (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 72 South America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Production (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 73 South America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By On-site (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 74 South America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Off-site (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 75 South America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 76 South America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Commercial (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 77 South America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Industrial (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 78 South America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Residential (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 79 South America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Infrastructure (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 80 South America Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 81 Middle East & Africa Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Country (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 82 Middle East & Africa Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Product (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 83 Middle East & Africa Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Central Mixed Concrete (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 84 Middle East & Africa Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Hybrid Riser (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 85 Middle East & Africa Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Transit Mixed Concrete (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 86 Middle East & Africa Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Shrink Mixed Concrete (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 87 Middle East & Africa Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Other Products (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 88 Middle East & Africa Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Production (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 89 Middle East & Africa Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By On-site (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 90 Middle East & Africa Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Off-site (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 91 Middle East & Africa Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 92 Middle East & Africa Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Commercial (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 93 Middle East & Africa Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Industrial (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 94 Middle East & Africa Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Residential (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 95 Middle East & Africa Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Infrastructure (2021-2030) ($MN)
Table 96 Middle East & Africa Ready Mix Concrete Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)

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