White Cement Market

Market Insights

Sustainable infrastructure promoting the global white cement market

The mounting focus on environmental sustainability has influenced the use of white cement across the globe. In addition, the growing use of white cement due to its heat-reflecting properties and beautiful appearance of artwork are driving the global white cement market in recent years. Moreover, white cement is currently an ideal choice for architectural works due to the freedom of choice of colors, textures, shapes, sizes, and patterns to accommodate many applications that take their artistic expression to a higher level.

Further, there is a high demand for white cement in countries with a hot climates. For example, Egypt is one of the largest white cement producers, with a production capacity of around 2.7 Mt/yr. Also, several governments across the globe are initiating policies to promote green architecture that helps to lower carbon emissions and reduce the local temperature by reducing albedo. Considering these benefits, many builders are adopting white cement in building construction.

However, some limiting factors include high capital cost, green funds, and market awareness. Moreover, only a few countries have mandatory energy efficiency standards, mainly Singapore and Thailand. Further, low electricity prices in some Asian countries do not encourage energy-saving practices in building construction. This has negatively impacted the market. Further, the high cost of production and limited utilization in heavy construction activities obstruct the market’s growth. Overall, the global white cement market is US$ 8.03 Bn in 2018 and is expected to reach US$ 11.93 Bnby 2027, growing at a CAGR of 4.56% from 2019 to 2027.

Market Snapshot

End-use Segment Analysis

Residential segment accounted for the fastest growth rate.

The building and construction industry is driving at a high pace, creating a good demand for the white cement market in 2018. In addition, rapid urbanization across developing regions of the world, viz. the Asia Pacific, along with growing disposable income, is influencing the demand for white cement across the region. Further, the rising demand for personal housing in India, China, ASEAN, the Middle East, and Latin America positively impacted the market in 2018. It is estimated that the current trend to further rise during the forecast period, thereby expanding the market share of the residential segment.

Regional Analysis

Rapid urbanization is driving the Asia Pacific market.

With the growing economic development, Asia Pacific is going through rapid urbanization. With increasing construction and reconstruction activities in India, China, Indonesia, and ASEAN, there is a high demand for white cement. Further, increasing foreign direct investment in the rapidly growing Asia Pacific is influencing the industrial development in the region. Moreover, government initiatives such as smart cities and affordable homes for millions has a growing demand for white cement in India. This has further expanded the regional white cement market share. Overall, the Asia Pacific is estimated to be the most attractive to the region for investment and is the fastest-growing region during the forecast period.

Emerging partnership trend is keeping the market competitive.

The white cement market is fragmented, and market players are focusing on new product launches and acquisitions of other players to boost their market position. Some of the leading global players included in the reports are Çimsa Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Turkey), Cementir Holding N.V. (Italy), and J.K. Cement Ltd (India), UltraTech Cement Ltd. (India) and LafargeHolcim (Switzerland). Following is the list of companies covered in this report.

List of Companies Covered:

• Çimsa Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
• Cementir Holding N.V.
• J.K. Cement Ltd.
• UltraTech Cement Ltd.
• LafargeHolcim
• SOTACIB
• SECIL
• Adana Çimento (OYAK Çimento)
• Cementos Portland Valderrivas
• Boral
• SESCO CEMENT CORP.
• and Others

Key Industry Development:

• In March 2019, Çimsa Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. signed an acquisition agreement of Buñol, one of the most technologically advanced plants in Europe. With this acquisition, Cimsa’s production capacity increased by 40% and enhanced its European presence. In the future, the company has plans to develop a strong export network in Europe, North Africa, and South America and increase its geographical reach.
• In October 2019, Al Jouf Cement signed an agreement with Riga Company to convert its second production line to white cement. This new line has increased the company’s production capacity and helped increase its market share.
• In July 2019, LafargeHolcim announced that it had upgraded its production fleet with automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, predictive maintenance, and digital twin technologies for its entire production process. This Industry 4.0 revolution helped the company to improve its operational efficiency by 15 to 20%.

Historical & Forecast Period

The research report presents the analysis of each segment from 2017 to 2027, considering 2018 as the base year for the research. Compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for each respective segments calculated for the forecast period from 2019 to 2027.

SegmentationCement Type Segment (2017-2027; US$ Bn)

• White Portland Cement
• White Masonry Cement
• Others

 End-use Segment (2017-2027; US$ Bn)

• Residential
• Commercial
• Industrial

 Geography Segment (2017-2027; US$ Bn)

• North America (the U.S., Rest of North America)
• Europe (U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Rest of Europe)
• Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Rest of APAC)
• Rest of the World (the Middle East & Africa, Latin America)

The current report also comprehends qualitative market valuation factors such as key market drivers, market trends, restraints, and opportunities to understand the global white cement market better. In addition, the global report also comprises a graphical representation of a competitive landscape based on market initiatives and strategies, product portfolio, and business strengths.

Unique data points of this report

• Recent trends across different regions in terms of the development of the white cement market
• Attractive investment proposition for application segment as well as geography

1. Preface
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Purpose of the Report
1.1.2. Target Audience
1.1.3. USP and Key Offerings
1.2. Research Scope
1.3. Research Methodology
1.3.1. Phase I – Secondary Research
1.3.2. Phase II – Primary Research
1.3.3. Phase III – Expert Panel Review
1.3.4. Approach Adopted
1.3.4.1. Top-Down Approach
1.3.4.2. Bottom-Up Approach
1.3.5. Assumptions
1.4. Market Segmentation

2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot: Global White Cement (WC) Market
2.2. Global WC Market, by Cement Type, 2018 (US$ Bn)
2.3. Global WC Market, by End-use, 2018 (US$ Bn)
2.4. Global WC Market, by Geography, 2018 (US$ Bn)

3. Market Dynamics
3.1. Introduction
3.1.1. Global WC Market Value, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
3.2. Market Dynamics
3.2.1. Market Drivers
3.2.2. Market Restraints
3.3. Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2018
3.4. Market Positioning of Key Players, 2018
3.4.1. Major Strategies Adopted by Key Players

4. Global WC Market, by Cement Type , 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
4.1. Overview
4.2. White Portland Cement
4.3. White Masonry Cement
4.4. Others

5. Global WC Market, by End-use, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
5.1. Overview
5.2. Residential
5.3. Commercial
5.4. Industrial

6. North America WC Market Analysis, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
6.1. Overview
6.1.1. North America WC Market Value and Growth, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
6.2. North America WC Market Value, By Cement Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
6.2.1. Market Analysis
6.3. North America WC Market Value, By End-use, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
6.3.1. Market Analysis
6.4. North America WC Market Value, By Region/Country, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
6.4.1. Market Analysis
6.4.2. U.S.
6.4.3. Rest of North America

7. Europe WC Market Analysis, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
7.1. Overview
7.1.1. Europe WC Market Value and Growth, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
7.2. Europe WC Market Value, By Cement Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
7.2.1. Market Analysis
7.3. Europe WC Market Value, By End-use, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
7.3.1. Market Analysis
7.4. Europe WC Market Value, By Region/Country, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
7.4.1. Market Analysis
7.4.2. U.K.
7.4.3. Germany
7.4.4. France
7.4.5. Italy
7.4.6. Rest of Europe

8. Asia Pacific WC Market Analysis, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.1. Overview
8.1.1. Asia Pacific WC Market Value and Growth, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
8.2. Asia Pacific WC Market Value, By Cement Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.2.1. Market Analysis
8.3. Asia Pacific WC Market Value, By End-use 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.3.1. Market Analysis
8.4. Asia Pacific WC Market Value, By Region/Country, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
8.4.1. Market Analysis
8.4.2. Japan
8.4.3. China
8.4.4. India
8.4.5. Rest of Asia Pacific

9. Rest of the World WC Market Analysis, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.1. Overview
9.1.1. Rest of the World WC Market Value and Growth, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
9.2. Rest of the World WC Market Value, By Cement Type, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.2.1. Market Analysis
9.3. Rest of the World WC Market Value, By End-use, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.3.1. Market Analysis
9.4. Rest of the World WC Market Value, By Region, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
9.4.1. Market Analysis
9.4.2. Middle East & Africa
9.4.3. Latin America

10. Company Profiles
10.1. Çimsa Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
10.2. Cementir Holding N.V.
10.3. JK Cement Ltd.
10.4. UltraTech Cement Ltd.
10.5. LafargeHolcim
10.6. SOTACIB
10.7. SECIL
10.8. Adana Çimento (OYAK Çimento)
10.9. Cementos Portland Valderrivas
10.10. Boral
10.11. SESCO CEMENT CORP.

List of Figures

FIG. 1 Global White Cement (WC) Market: Research Methodology
FIG. 2 Market Size Estimation – Top Down & Bottom up Approach
FIG. 3 Global WC Market Segmentation
FIG. 4 Global WC Market, by Cement Type, 2018, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 7 Global WC Market, by End-use, 2018, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 8 Global WC Market, by Geography, 2018 (US$ Bn)
FIG. 9 Global WC Market Value, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 10 Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2018
FIG. 11 Global Market Positioning of Key WC Manufacturers, 2018
FIG. 12 Global WC Market Value Share, by Cement Type, 2018 & 2027 (Value %)
FIG. 13 Global WC Market Value for White Portland Cement, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 14 Global WC Market Value for White Masonry Cement, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 15 Global WC Market Value for Others, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 16 Global WC Market Value Share by End-use, 2018 & 2027 (Value %)
FIG. 17 Global WC Market Value for Residential, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 18 Global WC Market Value for Commercial, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 19 Global WC Market Value for Industrial, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 28 North America WC Market Value, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 29 Europe WC Market Value, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 30 Asia Pacific WC Market Value, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
FIG. 31 Rest of the World WC Market Value, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)

List of Tables

TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global White Cement (WC) Market Value
TABLE 2 Impact Indicators
TABLE 3 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
TABLE 4 Global WC Market, by Cement Type, 2017-2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 7 Global WC Market, by End-use, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 8 Global WC Market Value, by Region/Country, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 9 North America WC Market, by Cement Type, 2017-2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 12 North America WC Market, by End-use, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 13 North America WC Market Value, by Region/Country, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 14 Europe WC Market, by Cement Type, 2017-2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 17 Europe WC Market, by End-use, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 18 Europe WC Market Value, by Region/Country, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 19 Asia Pacific WC Market, by Cement Type, 2017-2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 22 Asia Pacific WC Market, by End-use, 2017 – 2027 (US$ Bn)
TABLE 23 Asia Pacific WC Market Value, by Region/Country, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 24 Rest of the World WC Market, by Cement Type, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 27 Rest of the World WC Market, by End-use, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 28 Rest of the World WC Market Value, by Region, 2017 – 2027, (US$ Bn)
TABLE 29 Çimsa Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 30 Cementir Holding N.V.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 31 JK Cement Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 32 UltraTech Cement Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 33 LafargeHolcim: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 34 SOTACIB: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 35 SECIL: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 36 Adana Çimento: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 37 Cementos Portland Valderrivas: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 38 Boral: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 39 SESCO CEMENT CORP.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Profile Type Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)