Global Air-Entraining Agents Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Synthetic and Natural), By Application (Ready-Mix Concrete, Precast Concrete, Concrete Pavements, Concrete Blocks & Bricks, Shotcrete, and Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Air-Entraining Agents Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035     

• The Global Air-Entraining Agents Market Size Was Estimated at USD 1.73 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 3.55 % from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Air-Entraining Agents Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 2.54 Billion by 2035
• North America is expected to Grow the fastest during the forecast period.

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The Global Air-Entraining Agents Market Size was worth around USD 1.73 Billion in 2024 and is predicted to Grow to around USD 2.54 Billion by 2035 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.55% from 2025 to 2035. Opportunities for air-entraining agent growing infrastructure development, rising demand for sustainable and long-lasting concrete, improvements in admixture formulation technology, and rising building activity in emerging nations throughout the globe are the main drivers of the market.

Market Overview   

The global industry segment devoted to the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of chemical admixtures known as air-entraining agents (AEAs), which are purposefully added to concrete mixtures to incorporate and stabilize a uniform system of microscopic air bubbles (usually 0.05–1 mm in diameter) within the cement paste, is known as the air-entraining agents’ market.  The air-entraining agents market includes a variety of formulations based on natural and synthetic surfactants that are utilized in infrastructural, commercial, and residential construction applications. Growing infrastructure investment and climate-resilient building techniques are the main drivers of market expansion. The need for long-lasting, freeze-thaw-resistant concrete for usage in cold climates and infrastructure, as well as the need for shared building from both public works and expanding urbanization, are driving the air-entraining agents market. The growing focus on environmentally friendly building techniques is also another important driver of the air-entraining agents market.  

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the air-entraining agents market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the air-entraining agents market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, product launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyzes their core competencies in each sub-segment of the air-entraining agents market.           

Driving Factors   

The air-entraining agents market has expanded due to technological developments in concrete admixtures. Global urbanization and industrialization are two of the main key factors driving the air-entraining agents market. The main factors driving this rise include the growing need for high-performance, long-lasting concrete in infrastructure and building projects, as well as strict laws meant to increase the robustness and durability of buildings. Growth in building activities, expanding infrastructure development, and strict quality standards for long-lasting concrete structures in cold and temperate climates are the main factors driving the demand for air-entraining agents.  

Restraining Factors   

The market for air-entraining agents is restricted by a number of factors, such as price volatility for raw materials, strict environmental regulations, low awareness in developing nations, performance variability in specific climates, and fierce competition among admixture manufacturers that affects pricing and profit margins.

Market Segmentation     

The air-entraining agents market share is classified into type and application.      

• The synthetic segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.               

Based on the type, the air-entraining agents market is divided into synthetic and natural. Among these, the synthetic segment accounted for the largest share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Improved stability, consistent air-void distribution, and better compatibility with different cement compositions and auxiliary materials are all provided by synthetic agents. Large-scale infrastructure and commercial development projects greatly favor them due to their capacity to produce reliable outcomes in a variety of climatic and environmental circumstances.  

• The ready-mix concrete segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.        

Based on the application, the air-entraining agents’ market is divided ready-mix concrete, precast concrete, concrete pavements, concrete blocks & bricks, shotcrete, and others. Among these, the ready-mix concrete segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Ready-mix concrete is perfect for projects needing durability and structural dependability because it guarantees constant quality, controlled mixing conditions, and enhanced workability. Air-entraining agents improve long-term performance and resilience to freeze-thaw, especially in transportation infrastructure like bridges and highways.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Air-Entraining Agents Market    

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the air-entraining agents market over the predicted timeframe.   

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the air-entraining agents market over the predicted timeframe. The construction of homes, businesses, and transportation infrastructure is expanding significantly in emerging economies like China, India, and Southeast Asian nations. The need for long-lasting and high-performing concrete solutions is being further fueled by government programs supporting smart cities, industrial corridors, highways, bridges, and metro rail projects. The AEA's demand for improved concrete durability and workability is further heightened by Japan's focus on seismic-resilient structures, northern China's harsh climate, and India's Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) and smart city initiatives, which aim to upgrade infrastructure and provide billions of new homes.   

North America is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the air-entraining agents market during the forecast period. Durable and sustainable building materials are becoming more and more important in the North America region's well-established construction industry, especially for commercial buildings exposed to harsh freeze-thaw cycles, highways, bridges, and tunnels. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a multi-trillion-dollar U.S. initiative that funds highways, bridges, tunnels (like the Hudson Tunnel Project), and expansions (like I-35 in Texas), which emphasize durable, long-lasting concrete solutions, is one of the major government initiatives driving this growth.

Competitive Analysis:      

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the air-entraining agents market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.    

List of Key Companies

• Akona
• BASF SE
• Cemax
• Dura Build
• Euclid Chemical
• Fosroc International Limited
• GCP Applied Technologies
• Mapei S.p.A.
• Parsman Chemical
• Rhein-Chemotechnik GmbH
• Russtech Inc.
• Sidley Chemical Co., Ltd
• Sika AG
• TCC Materials
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Development

• In June 2024, Sika AG launched expanded Air-Entraining Agents capabilities through a regional acquisition, strengthening its North American presence and enhancing the supply of high-performance concrete admixture solutions.

• In March 2023, BASF SE launched eco-friendly air-entraining agents to support sustainable construction, reducing concrete carbon emissions and strengthening its Air-Entraining Agents portfolio amid rising global infrastructure demand.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the air-entraining agents market based on the below-mentioned segments:

Global Air-Entraining Agents Market, By Type

• Synthetic
• Natural

Global Air-Entraining Agents Market, By Application

• Ready-Mix Concrete
• Precast Concrete
• Concrete Pavements
• Concrete Blocks & Bricks
• Shotcrete
• Others

Global Air-Entraining Agents Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa