Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Size was valued at USD 1.28 Billion in 2024. The autoclaved aerated concrete industry is projected to grow from USD 1.36 Billion in 2025 to USD 2.4 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.50% during the forecast period (2025 - 2034). The demand for autoclaved aerated concrete is projected to expand due to an increase in construction projects in both developed and emerging nations, which are the key market drivers enhancing market growth.
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Market CAGR for autoclave aerated concrete is driven by the expanding building sector in developed and emerging nations. A lot of money is being invested in creating new smart cities by governments from various economies. AAC will have access to plenty of consumer options for the growth of smart cities.
Additionally, the construction sector will be greatly impacted by autoclaved aerated concrete. Its outstanding load-bearing and sound-absorbing qualities make it a lightweight, thermally insulated, and energy-efficient material. The building industry is becoming more interested in AAC because it is made from certain natural ingredients. Some of its key benefits are the features of the autoclaved aerated concrete material needed in both residential and non-residential buildings, such as flexibility, affordability, and safety.
During the forecast period, there is anticipated to be an increase in demand for autoclaved aerated concrete due to growing awareness of the many benefits of using it in building products over traditional construction materials. The government initiatives boosting development and the quickly expanding building and construction industry are the main factors propelling the worldwide autoclaved aerated concrete market. For instance, the National Housing Bank (NHB), an initiative of the Indian government, announced the creation of the Affordable Housing Fund for the middle-class population at a reasonable cost. Additionally, AAC has improved attributes that simultaneously give construction, insulation, fire resistance, and acoustic and durability qualities. They are the perfect material for builders and developers because of this. The market has also grown due to advantages over conventional materials, poor logistics, and rigorous government regulations around the building. The expansion is anticipated to be fueled by rising construction spending and the financial advantages AAC provides. As a result, it is anticipated that demand for autoclave aerated concrete will increase throughout the projection period due to the rising construction sector. Thus, it drives the autoclave-aerated concrete market revenue.
The global autoclaved aerated concrete market segmentation, based on product type, includes block, lintel, floor and roof panel, wall panel, cladding panel, and tile. The block segment dominated the market, accounting for 37% of market revenue (3.88 Billion), because of its many advantages in construction. AAC blocks are employed in the construction industry worldwide to satisfy the demands of social, modern, and commercial sectors while serving as a building material. Autoclaved aerated concrete blocks are in high demand because of their affordability, versatility, and rapid development.
The global autoclaved aerated concrete market segmentation, based on application, includes construction material, road construction, roof insulation, bridge sub-structure, and void filling. The construction materials category generated the most income (64.6%). The expansion of the residential segment in the autoclaved aerated market is driven by the rising usage of environmentally friendly and nontoxic building materials for the home renovation trend. Additionally, the rise of the residential segment in the autoclaved aerated concrete market is driven by rising demand for lightweight and environmentally friendly construction materials that offer fire protection, moisture resistance, and thermal insulation. The residential segment of the autoclaved aerated concrete market is also expanding due to technological advancements in the building and construction sector.
Figure 1: Global Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market, by Application, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
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By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World. The North American autoclaved aerated concrete market will dominate this market. North America is predicted to experience significant growth due to expanding infrastructure projects.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure 2: GLOBAL AUTOCLAVED AERATED CONCRETE MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)
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Europe autoclaved aerated concrete market accounts for the second-largest market share due to the increased demand for efficient and lightweight building materials. Europe is predicted to develop significantly. Further, the German autoclaved aerated concrete market held the second largest market share, and the UK autoclaved aerated concrete market was the second largest growing market in the European region.
The Asia-Pacific autoclaved aerated concrete market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is due to the brisk rate of industrial growth and construction activity. The market is also anticipated to benefit from the extraordinary growth in construction in nations like China, Japan, and India. Moreover, China’s autoclaved aerated concrete market held the largest market share, and the Indian autoclaved aerated concrete market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development to expand Additionally, market participants are engaging in a variety of strategic initiatives to increase their product lines, which will help the Autoclaved Aerated Concrete market, grow even more. Additionally, market participants are engaging in a variety of strategic initiatives to increase their worldwide reach, with important market developments such as the introduction of new products, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and cooperation with other organizations. The autoclaved aerated concrete industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate.
Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics manufacturers use in the global autoclaved aerated concrete industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the autoclaved aerated concrete industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the autoclaved aerated concrete market, including Wehrhahn GmbH (Germany), AERCON AAC (India), Xella Group (Germany), ACICO Industries (Kuwait), Masa Group (Germany), Biltech Building Elements Limited (India), Aircrete Europe B.V. (Netherlands), JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd. (India), Broco Industries (Indonesia), and AERCON AAC (US), are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.
Biltech Building Elements Limited (BBEL) manufactures and markets building materials. The business sells concrete in clinics, educational facilities, clubhouses, resorts, hotels, schools, shopping centers, hostels, and apartment towers. In India, BBEL works with both the public and private sectors. For instance, The manufacturing facilities for AAC blocks owned by Siporox in Tumkur and Pune were purchased by Biotech in March 2017. India's increasing population has enhanced the growth prospects of the blocks and bricks business, increased per capita income, improved economic growth, industrialization, and quickening urbanization. As a result, this acquisition helped the company boost its AAC block segment.
Xella International GmbH manufactures concrete products. The company offers aerated concrete, calcium silicate units, mineral insulation and gypsum fibre boards, and limestone. Xella International has a global reach. For instance, the insulation company URSA was sold to Etex by the Xella Group, a significant European supplier of construction supplies, in June 2022.
In December 2021, a joint venture for the manufacturing of ALC panels was made in India by Siam Cement Group and BigBloc Construction, and it was done through SCG International, which is a subsidiary of Siam Cement Group, with the location set in Business City of Gujarat.
In the European Region, Xella Group aimed to get into pole position and look for greater opportunities as an insulation supplier company and to strengthen its portfolio, in June in the year 2022, the company sold its foundation business URSA to Etex.
BigBloc, in December 2020, announced that its subsidiary Starbigbloc had completed its plant extension project in the region of Gujarat, and Star Bigbloc has expanded its brick making capacity by 25 % as well.
HIL is estimated to grab the complete sales, distribution, and manufacturing network for the aerated blocks after taking over Fast Build Blocks Ltd while carrying all the debt in July 2022.
BigBloc Construction in February of 2022, announced that they will commence their autoclaved aerated concrete block manufacturing facility project in the region of Maharashtra, India, as part of their plan to enhance their production capability.
The Airports Authority of India and other airport developers revealed an extensive upgrade plan for existing and new facilities amounting to an astounding whopping Rs. 98,000 crores with an expected capital outlay of roughly Rs. 98,000 crores, which amounts to 11.8 billion USD. These improvements have boosted the need for autoclaved aerated concrete materials.
According to estimations, in 2022 alone, Japan alone saw a staggering 859,500 housing units being crafted and this was a generous 4% more than the previous year. Hence, the enhanced demand for AC blocks in Japan can - and likely will - be satisfied by the increasing trend of residential construction.
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