Market Overview:

The Africa green cement market reached a value of US$ 886.8 Million in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach a value of US$ 1,607.3 Million by 2027 exhibiting a CAGR of 10.50% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic on different end use industries. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.

Green cement stands for an eco-friendly and cleaner alternative to traditional cement, as it is produced with the help of a carbon-negative manufacturing process. Some of the common waste materials used in green cement include blast furnace slag, fly ash, silica fume, aluminosilicates, recycled industrial waste, etc. As compared to conventional cement, green cement offers enhanced thermal and acid resistance and significantly helps in reducing environmental pollution.

Africa Green Cement Market Trends:

In Africa, the growing consumer concerns towards the adverse impact of conventional Portland cement on the environment are primarily driving the adoption of sustainable product variants, such as green cement. Furthermore, the rising number of government schemes for promoting low-cost rural and urban housing schemes is also propelling the product demand in the region. Additionally, several construction companies are shifting towards green cement for building structure columns, dams, highways, bridges, etc., owing to its high durability and improved strength. Apart from this, numerous environmental agencies are creating awareness among the masses for adopting green cement to reduce carbon footprints. Moreover, the increasing penetration of various international key players for launching new product variants and entering untapped markets of Africa is also bolstering the market growth. Additionally, the rising establishment of green buildings, along with constant advancements in surface treatments and admixtures of green cement, are further fueling the product demand in the region. Besides this, the introduction of several innovative technologies to produce energy-efficient and improved quality products, such as ultra-high-strength concrete, is expected to drive the Africa green cement market in the coming years.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the Africa green cement market, along with forecasts at the country and regional level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on product type and end use industry.

Market Breakup by Product Type:

• Slag-Based
• Limestone-Based
• Fly-Ash Based
• Silica Fume-Based
• Others
   

Market Breakup by End Use Industry:

• Residential
• Commercial
• Infrastructure
   

Breakup by Country:

• Egypt
• Nigeria
• Algeria
• Morocco
• South Africa
• Others
   

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined with some of the key players being Afrisam, CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., CIMPOR Côte d'Ivoire (Cimpor Global Holdings BV), Lafarge (Holcim), and Suez Cement (Heidelberg Cement Group).

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