Fly Ash Market Report 2026

The fly ash market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.37 billion in 2025 to $7.86 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising use of fly ash in concrete and cement, growing demand from construction industry, adoption in brick and block manufacturing, increasing road and infrastructure projects, utilization of class f and class c fly ash variants.

The fly ash market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.33 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion in urban infrastructure and smart city projects, increasing demand for sustainable construction materials, adoption in high-performance concrete applications, growth in road construction and repair, development of innovative fly ash-based products. Major trends in the forecast period include use of fly ash in high-performance concrete, adoption of low-calcium and high-calcium fly ash variants, integration of fly ash in road construction and infrastructure projects, development of fly ash-based bricks and blocks, enhancement of portland cement blends with fly ash.

The anticipated growth in the fly ash market is expected to be propelled by the rapid expansion of the construction industry. The construction industry encompasses the commercial sectors involved in the development, preservation, and repair of infrastructure. Fly ash, known for its cost-effectiveness, is utilized in construction to enhance the strength and durability of hardened concrete, as well as the workability of plastic concrete. A notable example is the record 12.7% increase in the annual construction sector reported by the UK's Office for National Statistics in February 2022, compared to the previous year. Additionally, the United States Census Bureau, in March 2023, indicated a 13.8% rise in the number of privately owned housing units approved by building permits in February on a seasonally adjusted yearly basis. This surge further underscores how the booming construction industry is driving the growth of the fly ash market.

Leading companies in the fly ash market are forming partnerships to drive growth and revenue. Such partnerships focus on developing environmentally friendly and economically viable solutions for managing fly ash, aiming to reduce waste and promote sustainable practices. For example, in November 2023, Eco Material Technologies, a US-based company providing sustainable cement alternatives, announced plans to build its second fly ash harvesting facility in partnership with Georgia Power at Plant Branch in Putnam County. The company’s first facility, located at Plant Bowen in Bartow County, is scheduled to begin harvesting in 2024.

In April 2023, Heidelberg Materials AG, a Germany-based building materials company, acquired The SEFA Group, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, Heidelberg Materials aims to enhance its fly ash supply and sustainable construction solutions by incorporating SEFA Group’s fly ash recycling and beneficiation services. The SEFA Group, Inc. is a US-based company that offers high-quality recycled fly ash and processing services for use in cement and concrete applications.

Major companies operating in the fly ash market report are R-E-D Industrial Products, Charah Solutions Inc., Holcim Ltd., FlyAshDirect Ltd., Aggregate Industries Ltd., Ashtech India Pvt. Ltd., Tarmac International Inc., Cement Australia Pty Limited, Titan America LLC, SEFA Group, HeidelbergCement AG, ENX Inc., Royal Mineral, Salt River Materials Group, Southeastern Fly Ash Company, Sephaku Cement Ltd., China National Building Material Company, UltraTech Cement Ltd., ACC Limited, Ambuja Cements Limited, Dalmia Bharat Limited, JK Cement Ltd., Shree Cement Ltd., Prism Johnson Limited, Ramco Cements Limited, India Cements Limited, Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., JSW Cement Ltd., Orient Cement Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the fly ash market in 2025 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global fly ash market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the fly ash market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fly ash market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The fly ash market consists of sales of oxides of silicon, aluminum iron and calcium. Magnesium, potassium, sodium, titanium, and sulfur. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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