Middle East and Africa Superplasticizers Market By Type (SNF, SMF, MLS, PC), By Application (Ready-Mix Concrete, Precast Concrete, Shotcrete, High-Performance Concrete, Self-Compacting Concrete, Fly Ash Concrete), By Form, By Geography – Analysis & Forecast to 2020

Superplasticizers are used in concrete mixtures to decrease water to cement ratio without affecting workability and avoiding particle aggregation in the mixture. In simple words, they enhance the quality of concrete mixtures while decreasing the use of water as compared to other admixtures. The most common and largest application of superplasticizers is in ready mix concrete, which is widely used than any other type of concrete. In the construction industry, the quality of concrete mix is of utmost importance for high-end constructions. Superplasticizers maintain the particle suspension in the concrete mix and decrease the water to cement ratio. This has resulted in the Middle East & Africa being a prominent market for superplasticizers, as most areas in the region have dry weather conditions.  

Superplasticizers are available in liquids as well as powder forms; liquid forms are more commonly used that powder form, as liquid superplasticizers contain about 40.0% of active material and are easy to mix in the concrete.

The Middle East and Africa superplasticizers market is expected to reach USD 745.0 million by 2020. The market has been segmented into four different types, namely, Sulfonated Melamine Formaldehydes (SMF), Sulfonated Naphthalene Formaldehydes (SNF), Modified Lignosulfonates (MLS), and Polycarboxylates (PC). The countries considered in the geography are Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, South Africa, and others.

This market research study provides a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the superplasticizers market in the Middle East & Africa. Various secondary sources, such as encyclopedia, directories, industry journals, and databases are used to identify and collect information useful for this extensive commercial study of the superplasticizers market. The primary sources include experts from related industries and suppliers who have been interviewed to obtain and verify critical information as well as to assess the future prospects of the market.

Competitive scenarios of the top players in the Middle East and Africa superplasticizers market have been discussed in detail. Leading players of this industry with their recent developments and other strategic industry activities have also been covered in the report. Companies, such as Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (U.S.), Arkema S.A. (France), BASF SE (Germany), Hangzhou Lans Concrete Admixture, Inc. (China), Kao Corporation (Japan), Ruetgers Polymers Ltd. (Canada) Sika AG (Switzerland), W. R. Grace & Co. (U.S.), and others are operating in this market.

Table of Content

1 introduction (Page No. - 11)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Segmentation & Coverage
    1.3 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 13)
    2.1 integrated Ecosystem of Superplasticizers Market
    2.2 Arriving at the Superplasticizers Market Size
           2.2.1 Top-Down Approach
           2.2.2 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.3 Demand Side Approach
    2.3 Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 20)

4 Market Overview (Page No. - 22)
    4.1 introduction
    4.2 Value Chain Analysis
    4.3 Market Dynamics
           4.3.1 Drivers
                    4.3.1.1 High Demand in Emerging Countries
                    4.3.1.2 Improved Quality of Construction Materials
                    4.3.1.3 Flourishing Urbanization Trend
                    4.3.1.4 Advancements in Technology
           4.3.2 Restraints
                    4.3.2.1 High Raw Material Costs
           4.3.3 Opportunity
                    4.3.3.1 Utilization of Ready-Mix Concrete (Rmc) in Emerging Countries
           4.3.4 Winning Imperatives
                    4.3.4.1 innovative Product Development
                    4.3.4.2 Acquisition of Local Businesses
    4.4 Porter’s Five Force Analysis
           4.4.1 intensity of Rivalry
           4.4.2 Threat of New Entrants
           4.4.3 Threat of Substitutes
           4.4.4 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
           4.4.5 Bargaining Power of Buyers

    4.5 Raw Material Analysis
           4.5.1 Naphthalene Sulfonate
           4.5.2 Melamine Sulfonate
           4.5.3 Formaldehyde
           4.5.4 Sulfonic Acid
           4.5.5 Polyethylene Glycol
           4.5.6 Carboxylates
    4.6 Price Analysis
    4.7 Regulations
           4.7.1 Hazards Identification & Remedies
           4.7.2 Transport Regulations
           4.7.3 Shortage & Packaging Regulations
           4.7.4 Regulatory Declarations
           4.7.5 Regulatory Standards

5 Middle East & Africa Superplasticizers Market, By Form (Page No. - 33)
    5.1 introduction
    5.2 Market Size & Projection

6 Middle East & Africa Super Plasticizers, By Type (Page No. - 36)
    6.1 introduction
    6.2 Market Size & Projection

7 Me&A Superplasticizers Market, By Application (Page No. - 40)
    7.1 introduction
    7.2 Me&A Superplasticizers: Concrete and Its End Constructions
    7.3 Ready Mix Concrete (Rmc)
    7.4 Precast Concrete
    7.5 Shortcrete
    7.6 High-Performance Concrete (Hpc)
    7.7 Self-Compacting Concrete (Scc)
    7.8 Fly Ash Concrete (Fac)
    7.9 Others

8 Middle East & Africa Superplasticizers Market,  By Geography (Page No. - 52)
    8.1 introduction
    8.2 Egypt Superplasticizers Market
           8.2.1 Egypt Superplasticizers Market, By Type
    8.3 Saudi Arabia Superplasticizers Market
           8.3.1 Saudi Arabia Superplasticizers Market, By Type
    8.4 Kuwait Superplasticizers Market
           8.4.1 Kuwait Superplasticizers Market, By Type
    8.5 Uae Superplasticizers Market
           8.5.1 Uae Superplasticizers Market, By Type
    8.6 South Africa Superplasticizers Market
           8.6.1 South Africa Superplasticizers Market, By Type
    8.7 Others Superplasticizers Market
           8.7.1 Others Superplasticizers Market, By Type

9 Middle East & Africa Super Plasticizers Market: Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 67)
    9.1 Super Plasticizers Market: Company Analysis
    9.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
    9.3 Expansions
    9.4 New Product Launch
    9.5 Agreements

10 Middle East & Africa Superplasticizers Market, By Company (Overview, Financials, Products & Services, Strategy, and Developments)* (Page No. - 71)
     10.1 Air Products & Chemicals inc.
     10.2 Arkema
     10.3 Basf Se
     10.4 Hangzhou Lans Concrete Admixture
     10.5 Kao Corporation
     10.6 Ruetgers Polymers Ltd.
     10.7 Sika Ag
     10.8 W. R. Grace & Co. Details On Overview, Financials, Product & Services, Strategy, and Developments Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Company

List of Tables

Table 1 Mea Superplasticizers Type Market, 2014 (Kt)
Table 2 Me&A Superplasticizers Market, By Form, 2013–2020 (Kt)
Table 3 Me&A Superplasticizers Market, By Forms, 2013–2020 (USD Mn)
Table 4 Superplasticizers Market, By Type, 2013–2020 (Kt)
Table 5 Superplasticizers Market, By Type, 2013–2020, (USD Mn)
Table 6 Me&A Superplasticizers Market, By Application, 2014-2020 (USD Mn)
Table 7 Me&A Superplasticizers Market, By Application, 2014-2020 (Kt)
Table 8 Me&A Superplasticizers: Concrete and Its End Constructions
Table 9 Rmc: Superplasticizers Market Consumption & Value,  2013-2020 (Kt & USD Mn)
Table 10 Precast: Superplasticizers Market Consumption & Value,  2013-2020 (Kt & USD Mn)
Table 11 Shortcrete: Superplasticizers Market Consumption & Value,  2013-2020 (Kt & USD Mn)
Table 12 Hpc: Superplasticizers Market Consumption & Value,  2013-2020 (Kt & USD Mn)
Table 13 Scc: Superplasticizers Market Consumption & Value,  2013-2020 (Kt & USD Mn)
Table 14 Fac: Superplasticizers Market Consumption & Value,  2013-2020 (Kt & USD Mn)
Table 15 Others: Superplasticizers Market Consumption & Value,  2013-2020 (Kt & USD Mn)
Table 16 Me&A: Superplasticizers Market, By Geography, 2013-2020 (Kt)
Table 17 Egypt Superplasticizers Market, By Type, 2015-2020 (Kt)
Table 18 Egypt Superplasticizers Market, By Type, 2015-2020 (USD Mn)
Table 19 Saudi Arabia Superplasticizers Market, By Type, 2015-2020 (Kt)
Table 20 Saudi Arabia Superplasticizers Market, By Type, 2015-2020 (USD Mn)
Table 21 Kuwait Superplasticizers Market, By Type, 2015-2020 (Kt)
Table 22 Kuwait Superplasticizers Market, By Type, 2015-2020 (USD Mn)
Table 23 Uae Superplasticizers Market, By Type, 2015-2020 (Kt)
Table 24 Uae Superplasticizers Market, By Type, 2015-2020 (USD Mn)
Table 25 South Africa Superplasticizers Market, By Type, 2015-2020 (Kt)
Table 26 South Africa Superplasticizers Market, By Type, 2015-2020 (USD Mn)
Table 27 Others Superplasticizers Market, By Type, 2015-2020 (Kt)
Table 28 Others Superplasticizers Market, By Type, 2015-2020 (USD Mn)
Table 29 Super Plasticizers Market: Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 30 Super Plasticizers Market: Expansions
Table 31 Super Plasticizers Market: New Product Launch
Table 32 Super Plasticizers Market: Agreements
Table 33 Air Products & Chemicals: Key Financials, 2010 - 2014 (USD Mn)
Table 34 Arkema, Key Financials, 2010 - 2013 (USD Mn)
Table 35 Basf Se, Key Financials, 2010 - 2014 (USD Mn)
Table 36 Kao Corporation., Key Financials, 2010 - 2014 (USD Mn)
Table 37 Sika Ag, Key Financials, 2010 - 2014 (USD Mn)
Table 38 W. R. Grace & Co., Key Financials, 2010 - 2014 (USD Mn)
 

List of Figures
 
 
Figure 1 Me&A Superplasticizers Market: Segmentation & Coverage
Figure 2 Superplasticizers Market: integrated Ecosystem
Figure 3 Research Methodology
Figure 4 Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Demand Side Approach
Figure 7 Me&A Superplasticizers Market Snapshot
Figure 8 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 9 Liquid Form Segment is Estimated to Grow at A Significant Pace Between 2015 & 2020
Figure 10 Sulfonated Naphthalene Formaldehydes is Estimated to Dominate the Market Between 2015 & 2020, Volume (Kilotons)
Figure 11 Me&A Superplasticizers Market: By Application, 2015 & 2020 (Kt)
Figure 12 Me&A Superplasticizers Market, 2013-2020 (Kt)
Figure 13 Egypt Superplasticizers Market, By Type, 2015-2020 (USD Million)
Figure 14 Saudi Arabia Superplasticizers Market, By Type, 2015-2020 (USD Mn)
Figure 15 Kuwait Superplasticizer Market, By Type, 2015-2020 ()
Figure 16 Uae Superplasticizers Market, By Type, 2015-2020 (Kt)
Figure 17 South Africa Superplasticizers Market, By Type, 2015-2020 (Kt)
Figure 18 Others Superplasticizers Market, By Type, 2015-2020 (Kt)
Figure 19 Super Plasticizers Market: Company By Application
Figure 20 Air Products & Chemicals: Revenue Mix 2014 (%)
Figure 21 Air Products & Chemicals: Geographical Mix 2014 (%)
Figure 22 Air Products & Chemicals, Revenue, 2010-2014 (USD Mn)
Figure 23 Arkema, Revenue Mix, 2014 (%)
Figure 24 Arkema, Geographical Mix, 2014 (%)
Figure 25 Arkema, Revenue, 2010-2014 (USD Mn)
Figure 26 Basf Se, Revenue Mix, 2014 (%)
Figure 27 Basf Se, Geographic Mix, 2014 (%)
Figure 28 Basf Se, Revenue, 2010-2014 (USD Mn)
Figure 29 Kao Corporation, Revenue Mix, 2014 (%)
Figure 30 Kao Corporation , Revenue, 2010-2014 (USD Mn)
Figure 31 Sika Ag, Revenue Mix, 2014 (%)
Figure 32 Sika Ag, Geographical Mix, 2014 (%)
Figure 33 Sika Ag, Revenue, 2010-2014 (USD Mn)
Figure 34 W. R. Grace & Co., Revenue Mix, 2014 (%)
Figure 35 W. R. Grace & Co., Geographical Mix, 2014 (%)
Figure 36 W. R. Grace & Co., Revenue, 2010-2014 (USD Mn)

Superplasticizers are chemical admixtures that are used with concrete to reduce the water-cement ratio. They do not affect the workability and also help avoid particle aggregation in concrete mixtures. These are also known as high-range water reducers (HRWR), fluidifiers, or dispersants. Chemical admixtures are added to the concrete, just before it is placed on any surface. These admixtures help to improve the strength and flow characteristics of the concrete. Superplasticizers admixtures are essentially sulfonic compounds attached to the polymer backbone at regular intervals. These can be added in the proportion of 0.15% to 3.0% of the weight of cement in a concrete mixture; this proportion is higher as compared to normal plasticizers. The flow characteristics and slump of concrete varies with type, quantity, and time of addition of superplasticizers.

Superplasticizers can be classified into four types, namely, Sulfonated Melamine-Formaldehyde (SMF), Sulfonated Naphthalene-Formaldehyde (SNF) Condensates, Modified Lignosulfonates (MLS), and Polycarboxylate Derivatives (PC). The selection of the superplasticizer to be used is based on the type of concrete used, such as ready mix, precast, high strength, high performance, self-compacting, and shotcrete. The demand for these admixtures is influenced by the growing awareness about the ability of superplasticizers to reduce water-cement ratio; different combinations of superplasticizers help enhance cement performance. Rapid expansion of the construction industry has further propelled the demand of superplasticizers. Superplasticizers are application-specific and are available globally. There are different grades of superplasticizers available in the market. These superplasticizers can be either powder-based or liquid-based, depending upon the requirements of end users. Generally, liquid forms of superplasticizers are preferred as compared to their powered form, as it is difficult to mix powdered form in concrete.

The Middle East and Africa superplasticizers market is expected to reach USD 745.0 million by 2020. This report estimates the market size based on form, type, application, and geography. The report provides a comprehensive review of the major market drivers, restraints, challenges, and upcoming opportunities in the market. Based on geography, the market has been further segmented into major countries, such as Egypt, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and South Africa. Major players of this industry have also been profiled in detail with their recent developments and other strategic industry activities.