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1 Market overview

1.1 Introduction

The cement market encompasses the production, distribution and sale of this construction material. Cement is used in different segments such as residential construction, non-residential construction and various infrastructures. There are several types of cement, such as

  • Portland cement: clinker (a mixture of clay and limestone that has been heated) ground into a fine powder that is mixed with gypsum and other additives.
  • Aluminous cement: made from materials containing alumina and resistant to acids and sulfates, ideal for industrial applications.
  • Fast-setting cement: water-based and fast-setting, ideal for emergency repairs.

Worldwide, the cement market is largely dominated by Asia, which accounts for over 60% of total consumption. In addition, emerging countries such as India and China are the main drivers of global demand due to their growing infrastructure and urban housing construction. The CAGR for the cement market is around 5%. By way of comparison, around 150,000 kilograms of cement areprocessed every second worldwide.

In Germany, the cement market is mature and well-established, with annual production of around 30 million tonnes. However, demand for cement in Germany is strongly influenced by public infrastructure projects and housing construction. The German cement industry is also characterized by high environmental standards and, in particular, by a growing demand for more environmentally-friendly types of cement. Typical customers in the German cement market are construction companies, property developers and public institutions.

Several companies are active in this market, the main ones being :

  • HeidelbergCement
  • Dyckerhoff
  • Schwenk Zement

Many companies are investing in the research and development of low-carbon footprint cements, such as geopolymer cements. Developments in this market reflect environmental concerns as well as the evolving needs of customers and regulators. New forms of cement, such as those based on industrial or agricultural waste, are gaining in popularity because of their reduced environmental impact.

1.2 The global market

The global cement market is constantly evolving and plays a central role in the construction industry worldwide. To analyze this market, we first consider cement sales forecasts from **** to ****. This is shown in Figure *.

Cement sales forecasts World, ****-****, in billions of US dollars

The cement sales forecast shows a steady ...

1.3 The German market

The cement market in Germany has shown an interesting trend in cement industry sales in recent years. The following graph shows the sales trend from **** to ****:

Sales of the German cement industry Germany, ****-****, in millions of EUR Source: ****

As can be seen from the graph, the sector recorded sales of ...

1.4 Foreign trade in cement

Foreign trade plays a decisive role in Germany's cement industry and has a decisive influence on economic dynamics. The graphs below illustrate the development of foreign trade in cement between **** and ****.

Cement foreign trade Germany, ****-****, in millions of USD Source: ****

The graph shows the values of cement exports and imports ...

2 Demand analysis

2.1 Customer structure in the cement industry

The structure of buyers in the German cement industry plays a decisive role in market analysis. The graphs below show the share of the various buyer groups in domestic cement sales for the years **** and ****.

Buyer structure in the cement industry Germany, ****-****, share of domestic sales Source: ****

These charts clearly ...

2.2 Breakdown of cement consumption by construction sector

The breakdown of cement consumption by construction sector in Germany in **** presents a balanced picture, with cement consumption split between residential construction, non-residential construction and civil engineering. This is reflected in the following diagram:

Breakdown of cement consumption by construction sector Germany, ****, in Source: ****

The graph shows that non-residential construction accounts ...

2.3 Cement consumption by construction sector

Cement consumption in Germany is closely linked to the various construction sectors, as the market can be divided into three main segments: residential construction, non-residential construction and civil engineering. The breakdown of cement consumption in these sectors in **** is shown in Figure *.

Breakdown of cement consumption by construction sector Germany, ****, in Source: ...

2.4 Construction conditions in 2023

Construction conditions in **** will be shaped by a number of factors influencing the building materials market and the construction industry. Looking back, the year **** initially gave positive signals, as order books recovered and supply chains got back on track. Sales in the main construction sector were expected to increase by around ...

2.5 Commercial Construction

Commercial construction plays a decisive role in the German cement market, and has shown a steady increase in demand in recent years. The following graph illustrates the development of demand in different segments of commercial construction between **** and ****.

Building permits in the commercial construction sector (***) Germany, ****-****, in billions of €. source: ...

3 Market structure

3.1 Cement plants in Germany by Land

The distribution of cement plants in Germany by state plays a decisive role in the structure of the cement industry. The following graph shows the number of cement plants in the various German Länder in ****.

*. North Rhine-Westphalia tops the list: With a total of ** cement plants, North Rhine-Westphalia tops ...

3.2 Employees in the cement industry

The employment situation in the German cement industry from **** to **** is shown in Figure *. The number of employees over this period shows a slight downward trend. In ****, *,*** employees were recorded, while this figure falls to *,*** in ****. A slight rise is recorded in **** with *,*** employees, followed by a further increase to *,*** in ...

3.3 Use of raw materials by the German cement industry

The composition of raw materials plays a decisive role in the German cement industry. In ****, the following graph shows the percentage share of the various raw materials in the total use of cement production:

Raw materials used by the German cement industry Germany, ****, in Source: ****

The dominant raw materials in cement ...

4 Offer analysis

4.1 Cement sales by type of cement

A detailed examination of cement sales by type of cement provides a more precise understanding of the specific trends and preferences of the German cement market. The following graphs show cement sales in thousands of tonnes for different types of cement in **** and ****.

Cement sales by type of cement Germany, ****-****, ...

4.2 Cement producer price index

The producer price index for cement in Germany rose significantly between **** and ****, as shown in the accompanying graph (***). In ****, the index started at ***.* and rose to ***.* in ****, indicating continued price trends in the cement sector.

Producer price index for cement Germany, ****-****, **** = index *** Source: ****

The increase in the cement producer price ...

4.3 Waste and recycling of building materials

The construction industry is one of Germany's biggest waste producers. In ****, around *** million tonnes of mineral waste were produced, such as rubble, road cuttings or slag and ash. This corresponds to around ** percent of total waste production in Germany.

Most of this waste is used in road construction. Around *** million tonnes ...

5 Regulations

5.1 Laws and regulations

The German building materials market is governed by a large number of laws and decrees. These laws and regulations are designed to ensure that building materials meet the required quality standards, and that construction work is carried out safely.

Among the most important laws affecting the building materials market are :

The ...

6 Positioning the players

6.1 Segmentation

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  • Share of world cement production by region
  • Cement production trends
  • Main European cement producers
  • Cement sales forecast
  • German cement industry sales
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Latest news

French cement manufacturer Vicat relies on 3D printing. - 14/06/2022
  • Lithosys, Vicat's brand, offers a complete range of services and products in the field of concrete 3D printing.
  • Vicat has declared sales of 3.1 billion euros in 2021.
  • The French cement maker wants to develop a range of paints and ad hoc objects for concrete that will be 3D printed.
  • Its aim is to become a major player in 3D printing in France and internationally
CO2 capture by Vicat in 2027 - 27/06/2023
  • Montalieu-Vercieu cement plant belonging to the Vicat group, established in 1922.
  • Current production capacity of 1.2 million tonnes of cement per year, with a maximum capacity of 2 million tonnes.
  • Objective to capture 1 million tonnes of CO2 per year, given that the plant currently emits around 800,000 tonnes of CO2.
  • Second-generation Oxyfuel technology studied in collaboration with two German cement manufacturers (Heidelberg Materials and Schwenk) and an Italian group (Buzzi Unicem) via the CI4C joint venture.
  • Since September 2020, Vicat has been testing a device developed in partnership with Carbon8 Systems, in which the family-owned group has become a minority shareholder, to transform kiln dust into lightweight aggregates.
making cement from raw clay | Vicat and Materrup make cement from clay. - 28/08/2023
  • Vicat, the cement group, and start-up Materrup plan to build a raw clay cement plant with a capacity of 60,000 tonnes per year by 2024.
  • The plant will be built by the Borda Occitanie joint venture, equally owned by Vicat and Materrup.
  • The plant will eventually create 10 jobs and require an investment of nearly €7 million.
  • Materrup, founded in 2018, opened its first plant in March 2022 with a capacity of 60,000 tonnes per year and employs 18 people.
  • Materrup plans to build ten cement plants in France and a further ten in Europe.

Companies quoted in this study

This study contains a complete overview of the companies in the market, with the latest figures and news for each company. :

Holcim
HeidelbergCement
Vicat Groupe
Imerys
EQIOM Bétons (CRH Group)
Dyckerhoff
Hornbach
Obi
Bauhaus

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