Market Trends of Active Calcium Silicate Industry
Growing Demand from Insulation and Fire Protection Segment
- Active calcium silicate is widely used in the building and construction segment owing to its properties which leads the product to be used for adhesion, insulation, intumescence, and fire resistance applications. Growing construction spending to upgrade the quality of residential, commercial, and industrial projects is boosting the demand for the market studied in the sector.
- Active calcium silicate is non-combustible and retains its excellent dimensional stability even in damp and humid conditions. The increasing usage of active calcium silicate in producing wallboard and acoustic tiles can offer excellent sound adsorption properties.
- The government has been emphasizing stringent environmental regulations to prevent fire and reduce the harm caused by fire hazards, improving emergency rescue, safeguarding personal safety and security of property, as well as maintaining public security.
- Building Regulations apply to the construction of new buildings and extensions and material alterations to the buildings. These safety laws on building construction have been followed rapidly in the interior surfaces for protection against fire hazards, leading to enhanced demand for fire protection products such as active calcium silicate.
- According to Global Construction Perspectives and Oxford Economics, the volume of construction output is expected to reach USD 15.5 trillion worldwide by 2030, with three countries - China, the United States, and India leading the way and accounting for 57% of all global growth.
- According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) forecasts, single-family housing is expected to be 1.210 million in the United States in 2023.
- The United States boasts a colossal construction sector with over 7.6 million employees. According to U.S. Census Bureau, in 2022, the value of construction was USD 1,792.9 billion, a 10.2% increase over the USD 1,626.4 billion spent in 2021.
- Owing to all the factors mentioned above for active calcium silicate, its market is expected to grow rapidly over the forecast period.
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Asia-Pacific Region to Dominate the Market
- Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the market for active calcium silicate during the forecast period. In countries like China and India, owing to the increase in the demand for active calcium silicates from various applications in building & construction, fire protection, cement, and ceramics, the demand for active calcium silicate has been increasing in the region.
- Enactment of rules and regulations about product standards and quality is expected to drive regional growth. Demand for fireproofing cladding products such as active calcium silicate for prevention against smoke, flames, and fire spread should boost market demand.
- The construction sector of Asia-Pacific has been witnessing steady growth, in the recent past, owing to the presence of fast-growing economies, rapid urbanization, and rising infrastructure spending. The increasing presence of foreign companies in the Asia-Pacific region has also created the demand for the construction of new offices, buildings, production houses, etc., thereby driving the growth of the construction sector in the region and consequently stimulating the active calcium silicate market in the region.
- China has already established a set of fire safety regulations, from policy-based regulations about fire prevention and reduction to specific standards related to the requirements for fire safety facilities and monitoring processes. The updated law relating to fire safety is the Code for Fire Protection Design of Buildings (GB50016-2014), which combines the original specification and the Code of Fire Protection Design of tall buildings to increase consistency and compatibility with other standard protocols. Such regulations boost the uptake of active calcium silicate in the region.
- According to the Indian Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the Indian real estate industry will likely reach USD 1 trillion by 2030 and contribute approximately 13% to the country's GDP by 2025. This will likely increase the demand for active calcium silicate and propel its market in the region.
- The construction sector in the country is expected to expand at a moderate pace over the next five years, owing to the increasing investments in public and private infrastructure and commercial projects. The GDP shares in 2023 and 2024 are expected to enhance, reaching USD 221.75 billion and USD 225.20 billion, respectively.
- Regarding infrastructure investment in Southeast Asia, Japan remains the undisputed leader, not only to counter Beijing's growing influence in the region but also to serve as an important economic and foreign policy goal. Tokyo is the largest investor in this rapidly developing region, and Japanese financiers are now involved in infrastructure projects.
- Some major companies operating in the Asia-Pacific region are - Promat, 2K Technologies, HIL Limited, and MLA Group of Industries.
- The abovementioned factors and government support contribute to the increasing demand for active calcium silicate during the forecast period.
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