North America Construction Additives Market Forecast to 2030 - Regional Analysis - by Type and Application

The North America construction additives market was valued at US$ 14.06 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach US$ 21.84 billion by 2030; it is estimated to record a CAGR of 5.7% from 2022 to 2030.

Growing Residential and Commercial Construction Fuels North America Construction Additives Market

According to the US Census Bureau, the total construction spending in the US accounted for US$ 740.8 billion during the first five months of 2023. The investment was spent on the development of offices, commercial spaces, transportation, highways, and streets. The spending on private and public construction was US$ 585.7 billion and US$ 133.8 billion, respectively, during the first five months of 2023. According to the US Census Bureau, in November 2023, the number of privately owned houses (at a seasonally adjusted annual rate) was reported as 1.56 million units, a rise of 9.3% compared to 1.43 million units in November 2022.

In February 2023, China launched an inbound investment program called the Qualified Foreign Limited Partnership (QFLP), which involved at least US$ 4.37 million of fundraising in its first round. The scheme is aimed at investing in residential and commercial housing projects. During the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) period, China plans to allocate 6.5 million government-subsidized rental homes in 40 key cities to assist an estimated 13 million people in need of affordable housing. Nearly 219,000 old residential communities constructed in urban areas before the end of 2000 will most likely be renovated by 2025 to provide more housing.

In 2023, DEEM Enterprises LLC announced its plans to spend US$ 2.7 billion to build a Formula 1-style racetrack, housing, and shopping complex on the site of a former airport in New Jersey, the US. The growing residential and commercial construction are fueling the demand for different construction chemicals & materials, thereby driving the North America construction additives market growth.

North America Construction Additives Market Overview

The construction sector in North America is witnessing growth due to a robust economy and increased federal and state financing for commercial and institutional structures. According to a report published by the US Census Bureau in 2022, the spending on residential construction in the US increased from US$ 815.48 billion in 2021 to US$ 929.67 billion in 2022. Construction additives are utilized in various building & construction applications such as waterproofing, roofing, and road & pavement construction. Further, the demand for bitumen additives is increasing due to growing construction activities and rising government support for new infrastructure rehabilitation projects in the region.

According to the US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, the US government signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021, encompassing long-term infrastructure investment, providing US$ 550 billion over fiscal years 2022-2026 for the construction of roads, bridges, and mass transit, water infrastructure, resilience, and broadband.

North America Construction Additives Market Revenue and Forecast to 2030 (US$ Million)

North America Construction Additives Market Segmentation

The North America construction additives market is categorized into type, application, and country.

Based on type, the North America construction additives market is segmented into cement additives, concrete admixtures, precast concrete, ready-mix concrete, paints and coatings additives, adhesives and sealants additives, plastic additives, bitumen additives, and others. The cement additives segment held the largest market share in 2022.

In terms of application, the North America construction additives market is categorized into residential, commercial, infrastructure, and others. The residential segment held the largest market share in 2022.

By country, the North America construction additives market is segmented into the US, Canada, and Mexico. The US dominated the North America construction additives market share in 2022.

W. R. Grace & Co, Chryso SAS, Dow Inc, BASF SE, Heidelberg Materials AG, CRH Plc, Cemex SAB de CV, Sika AG, Evonik Industries AG, RPM International Inc, Mapei SpA, and Holcim Ltd. are some of the leading companies operating in the North America construction additives market.