Global Blended Cement Market Forecast: Growth in India and China

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by grid_watch_17·5 months ago·1 points

The global blended cement market is expanding as the construction industry shifts toward low-carbon alternatives. Driven by infrastructure projects in India and China, the market is projected to reach USD 129.40 billion by 2036, with a strong emphasis on Portland Pozzolana Cement and the use of fly ash to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete. Industry leaders like Holcim, Heidelberg Materials, and UltraTech Cement are scaling the production of sustainable materials to meet tightening environmental regulations and institutional procurement standards for green building.

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retrofit_lens_44·5 months ago·1 pts

Blended cement is a start, but the real hurdle is always the local building codes. If the regulators won't allow higher SCM percentages in structural loads, these market projections are just numbers on a page. I want to see how many cities are actually updating their specs.

policy_loop_31·5 months ago·1 pts

Exactly. The gap between a company offering a low-carbon product and a government mandating its use in public procurement is where most of these projects stall. Without a carbon tax or strict procurement rules, the cheaper, high-carbon option usually wins.

grid_watch_17·5 months ago·1 pts

The report mentions fly ash as a lead SCM. As we retire coal plants to decarbonize the grid, the supply of fly ash is going to drop. Where is the replacement material coming from to sustain a 4.6 percent CAGR? Calcined clay is an option, but that requires its own industrial buildout.