Cement Sacks Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Global Cement Sacks Market is segmented By Material (Plastic, Paper, Jute), By Product Type (Pinched Bottom Open Mouth, Sewn Open Mouth, Valve Sack, Open Mouth Sack), By Capacity (Less than 10 kg, 10 to 20 kg, 20 to 30 kg, 30 to 40 kg, Above 40 kg), and By Region (North America, Europe, South America, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031

Report Overview

Global Cement Sacks Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.77% during the forecast period 2024-2031

Cement sacks are manufactured from plastics, paper and jute. The sacks are designed for load-bearing capacity and are used in the construction industry for cement packaging solutions. Cement sacks are designed as per the shipping and transportation requirement, offering protection during handling, service, shipping and storage requirements.

Plastic cement sacks offer superior water resistance, while paper bags Paper sacks are manufactured using several layers of paper bags that are more sustainable towards the environment. The sacks are offered in various varieties, including the sewn open mouth, valve sacks, and open mouth sacks. The cement sacks market is gaining importance with growing construction activities globally, creating demand for efficient packaging solutions in the industry.

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Market Dynamics

The global cement sacks market is expected to drive with rapidly growing construction activities and demand for recyclable packing solutions.

Rapidly growing construction activities

Rapidly growing construction activities are expected to drive the global cement sacks market. The rising construction activities around the world are booming the demand for cement and effective packaging. According to the industry analysis construction industry will account for almost 14.7% of all global economic output. The leading countries in terms of construction activities are China, India and U.S. For instance, the Indian construction market is set to spend US$13TN on building and infrastructure work by 2030, expanding almost twice China’s rate. Moreover, the country produced almost 329 MT cement in FY20 and is anticipated to reach 381 MT in FY22. Such scenarios are creating hype for the cement sacks market globally.

To make the most of the upcoming opportunities, manufacturers are launching effective cement packaging solutions in the market. For instance, in 2018- BillerudKorsnäs has launched D-Sack®. It is a revolutionary packaging solution for cement packaging in the global construction industry. The D-Sack has significant advantages over other cement sacks, such as the sack disappears during the mixing process, minimizes cement waste, eliminates packaging waste and saves time.

Shortage of Cement

The cement sacks market is impacted by the global shortage of cement. During the pandemic, all the cement manufacturers have to stop cement production and all the ongoing construction projects were paused. The resumed projects with higher production rates have created a shortage of cement in various countries. For instance, The Boston Globe newspaper has reported a shortage of resources as the single threat to the US government's planned industrial reinvigoration-based US$2.2tn federal infrastructure spending plan. The newspaper named a lack of cement mills as a particular concern. It also reported that the National Association of Home Builders has decided to cut tariffs for certain key building materials such as lumber for importing more cement.

Moreover, Germany-based Heidelberg Cement has decreased its bagged cement allocation to customers. Construction Index has stated that the decision is taken due to the national shortage of cement in the UK.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

Due to the pandemic, stakeholders across the cement sacks industry have seen a notable impact as all the production work, factories and other activities were closed. As a result, production was hindered by halts and supply chain disruption globally. After the pandemic, the governments still impose various restrictions, such as working with half the workforce and fewer operating hours hindering the production cycle of the market. The pause in the global construction activities has hampered both supply and demand of cement and its packaging. However, the market is expected to recover after the pandemic, with sectors aiming to work with higher production rates to recover from the incorporated losses.

Moreover, various countries have to face shortage of cement with less supply and more demand for cement after the restrictions were over. For instance, the UK construction market economy has started to grow in 2021 but is restrained by construction material shortages. In April 2021, Construction Leadership Council added cement, aggregates and plastics to its existing lists of products in short supply.

Market Segment Analysis

By material, the cement sacks market is broadly classified into plastic, paper and jute.

The plastic cement sacks market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period (2021-2028)

The plastic cement sacks are expected to hold the largest market for the cement sacks market and are expected to continue their dominance in the forecast period. Plastic sacks are considered the most superior product for the cement packaging industry due to their many merits over paper bags. Firstly, plastic films offer water-resistant packaging, which is a major requirement for cement packaging. It also reduces material wastage, making it a cost-effective choice. Another important feature of the plastic sack is its spillage-free capability, which causes far less dust and spillage problem than a paper bag. Moreover, the plastic bag has proven more ductile for the filling machine.

The cement packaging manufacturers in Europe are taking significant steps to contribute to the circular economy. The manufacturers are focusing on using recycled content in packaging materials and raising awareness on sustainability packaging. For instance, in 2021- Tarmac Cement has become one of the first cement manufacturers in the UK to move to 50%  recycled plastic manufacturing fully recyclable hybrid bags. The company estimates all these new bagged cement products will result in millions of bags switching to more sustainable solutions.

Market Geographical Share

Asia Pacific region holds the largest market for the global cement sacks globally

Asia Pacific region holds the largest market share for the cement sacks market globally and is expected to continue its dominance in the forecast period. The presence of the largest cement production counties in the region and rapid uplift in constriction activities in the developing nations are responsible for hype in the cement sack market demand. For instance, China is the largest producer of cement globally, with an estimated production of around 2.1 billion metric tons in 2020, followed by India, being the second-largest producer of cement globally. The region seeks high demand for effective cement packaging solutions with rapid urbanization and high investments in construction projects.

As China is improving its cement production, the government has set up national standards defining specifications of bags for packaging cement.

The leading companies have been delivering effective cement packaging solutions to satisfy the huge demand from the industry. For instance, in 2021- LafargeHolcim Bangladesh has launched its new Supercrete Portland limestone cement bag redesign with a new tagline. The bags will be available from June 2021 in all the markets.

Moreover, in 2020- Mondi, Adelaide Brighton Cement and Pope Packaging have developed a new water-resistant paper bag, ‘Rain Barrier’ in Australia. The bag is designed for the Australian construction market.

Companies and Competitive Landscape

The cement sacks market is highly competitive with the local player’s presence, followed by the global companies, contributing to the major share in the market growth. In addition, some of the key players contributing to the growth of the market are Mondi Group Plc, BillerudKorsnäs AB, Klabin S.A, Smurfit Kappa Group Plc, Segezha Group, Conitex Sonoco USA Inc., LC Packaging International BV, Rengo Co., Ltd., Starlinger Group, Gascogne SA, Industrial Development Company Sal and others. The major players are adopting various new strategies to dominate the market, such as product launches, expansions, acquisitions and collaborations, contributing to the growth of the Graphene battery market globally.

Starlinger Group

Overview: Starlinger Group is a leading machinery supplier for producing plastic recycling, woven plastic packaging and refinement. The company has a customer base in over 130 countries.

Product Portfolio: The Company offers a wide range of product portfolios, covering all types of machinery for the production of the packaging industry, including woven polypropylene sacks and PET recycling.

Key Development: In 2021, Starlinger launched a sustainable and packaging solution for cement and dry goods. AD*STAR bag offers the combined advantages including sustainability of paper bag flexibility of a PE film bag and the strength & resistance of a woven PP bag.

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