Additives for cements, mortars, concretes market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish market for prepared additives for cements, mortars, or concretes experienced a substantial contraction from 2018 to 2021, with its volume dropping from 249.8 тыс. т to 118.0 тыс. т. A turnaround began in 2022, leading to a recovery that accelerated in 2023 when market volume reached 153.1 тыс. т. This rebound was driven by stronger domestic demand and production, with sector revenue rising by 7% that year, supported by a growing preference for additives that improve energy efficiency and incorporate recycled materials in line with sustainable construction standards.

Growth continued through 2024 as market volume climbed to 193.7 тыс. т. Two key developments supported this expansion: the July 2024 update to Royal Decree 256/2016, which introduced new technical rules for cement acceptance and additive specifications, and the launch of innovative products like Chryso's EnviroMix C-Clay admixtures that reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 50%, meeting the rising demand for greener construction solutions.

Production additives for cements, mortars, concretes in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's production of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 97.6 million US dollars, marking a decrease of 7.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 21.7%, which translates to an annualized rate of 7.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 137.0 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 23.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 9.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Spain's production of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 178.9 thousand tonnes were produced, reflecting a significant drop of 18.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 32.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.5%. The peak was in 2018, with 295.0 thousand tonnes. The largest decline was in 2019, at 25.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 10.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports additives for cements, mortars, concretes from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Spain's export volume of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 57 918 tonnes, up by 2.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 8.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. The lowest value was in 2018, at 53 048 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 1.0%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 6.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the leading destinations for Spain's exports of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes in kind were Portugal, accounting for 29.6% of exports, France at 17.9%, and Algeria at 10.7%. Together, these three countries represented 58.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Spain's cross-border shipments of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 41 397 thousand US dollars, which is 12.5% less than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 6.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018, at 48 787 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 9.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for Spain's exports of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes in value terms were Portugal, with a 21.7% share, Algeria at 19.4%, and France at 11.7%. This cluster accounted for 52.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Spain in value, 2017-2020

Imports additives for cements, mortars, concretes to Spain

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year advance, Spain's imports of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes declined. In 2020, imports totaled 8 589 tonnes, equivalent to a decrease of 12.4% compared to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 15.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The peak was in 2019, with 9 809 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 24.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the principal suppliers of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes to Spain in kind were South Korea, accounting for 34.3% of imports, Germany at 21.4%, and Italy at 20.4%. Together, these three countries made up 76.1% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

After a two-year improvement, Spain's imports of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes declined. In 2020, imports registered 12 357 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust reduction of 13.5% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 28.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.6%. The highest value was in 2019, at 14 283 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 23.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes to Spain in value terms were Germany, with a 28.2% share, South Korea at 23.6%, and Italy at 17.2%. Together, these three countries comprised 69.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Spain in value, 2017-2020