Shotcrete Accelerator Market - Global Industry Insights, Trends, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2017-2025

Shotcrete is a mortar that can be supplied through a pipe and projected at high-speed velocities on to the desired surface. It is secured by steel rods or meshes. Fiber support is also used for strengthening in the construction of slopes and tunnels. Shotcrete is sprayed and compressed at the same time, as a result of the nozzle force. It can be sprayed on any form of structure, including erect or horizontal areas. It is a globally approved way of placing cementations in a variety of applications. The shotcrete accelerator system is also known as spraycrete.

Shotcrete is the preferred material in the construction of new buildings right from the foundations up to domes. After years of technological advancements, construction projects opt shotcrete because of low costs due to decreased founding and the capacity to construct surfaces of any shape while providing a strong concrete structure. Increasing mining activities around the world, rise in tunnel constructions due to swift development in emerging economies, and growing need for construction maintenances in developed countries are the key factors driving the global shotcrete accelerator market. The disadvantages of shotcrete accelerator include dusting problems and health hazards related to the use of alkali accelerators.

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Shotcrete Accelerator Market Taxonomy

The global shotcrete accelerator market is segmented on the basis on type, grade, process, and application as follows:

On the basis of type;

• Alkali-Free Accelerator
• Alkaline Aluminate Accelerator
• Alkaline Silicate Accelerator

 On the basis of Grade;

• Liquid Accelerator
• Powdered Accelerator

On the basis of Process

• Wet Mix Process
• Dry Mix Process

On the basis of Application;

• Mining
• Tunneling
• Construction Repair Works
• Waterproofing walls
• Others

In dry mix method, the dry compounds are placed in a hopper and then blown with the help of a nozzle. In wet mix shotcrete, previously prepared mixed concrete is pumped through a nozzle. Compressed air is introduced at the nozzle to drive the mixture on to the receiving surface. The wet mix procedure generally produces fewer recoils, wastes, and dust particles as compared to the dry mix process. The greatest advantage of the wet mix process is that all the components are mixed with the water and additives required, and greater amount of concrete can be placed in a smaller timespan than the dry process. Hence, wet mix is the preferred method for activities such as mining and tunneling, where large amount of concrete is required for stabilization. Structures constructed with wet mix process have superior quality and are more efficient compared to the dry process, which is the main driving factor for the shotcrete accelerator market. Alkali-free accelerators are largely used as the alkaline accelerators have a caustic nature posing various health risks, especially to the shotcrete nozzle operators. Globally, liquid accelerator is the preferred grade of shotcrete accelerators. Both alkali-free and alkaline accelerators are available in their liquid form. Liquid accelerators are generally used for wet mix process.

Market Outlook

• Asia Pacific is a prominent market for shotcrete accelerators. China and India are among the biggest construction markets in the world. Increasing rate of urbanization has resulted in China and India having the highest number of roads in the world. Developments such as smart constructions in Japan drive the demand for shotcrete accelerators in the region
• The upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar, which will be held in 2022, has driven the construction of new stadiums and hotels in the country. This has resulted in increasing use of shotcrete accelerators in the Middle East. Development activities such as construction of proper concrete roads in the under-developed economies of Africa is likely to spur the demand for shotcrete accelerators in Africa over the forecast period
• In North America, the U.S. has a road network that surpasses 6.58 million kilometers in total length, making it the world's longest and biggest road network. Need for proper maintenance of the roads has resulted in rise in demand for shotcrete accelerators in this region. North America also has a booming construction sector due to the projects such as the New Building Canada Fund, which commits over 14 billion for the construction sector in Canada. This enhances the need for shotcrete accelerators in the North America market
• The improving economies of the EU nations are likely to lead to advancements of the shotcrete market globally. The maintenance activities related to aging historic constructions are likely to augment the need for shotcrete in Europe in the forecast period

Some of the major shotcrete accelerator market players include Sika AG., Mapei S.P.A, BASF SE, Normet Oy, Chryso SAS, GCP Applied Technologies Inc., Denka Company Limited, Fosroc, The Euclid Chemical Company, Cico Group, Shotcrete Technologies Inc., Basalite Concrete Products LLC, Silkroad C & T Co., Ltd., Euclid Chemical, Muhu Construction Materials Co., Ltd., Gemite, and Multicrete Systems Inc.