Booming AAC Block Market in India: A Sustainable Construction Revolution

The AAC (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) block market in India is witnessing substantial growth, driven by urbanization, sustainable construction needs, and government initiatives like 'Housing for All by 2024.' The market has grown significantly from a Rs 50 crore industry in 2008 to Rs 4,000 crore in 2022-23, with further growth expected.

The AAC (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) block market in India is experiencing substantial growth. The global market size was around USD 19 billion in 2022-23 and is set to grow at 6.2% over the next five years. Meanwhile, India's market, valued at USD 0.5 billion, is anticipated to grow 15-20%, reaching USD 1.3 billion over the same period.

Significant strides have been made since 2008, when the Indian industry was valued at only Rs 50 crore. By 2022-23, the market had ballooned to Rs 4,000 crore and is forecasted to reach Rs 8,000-10,000 crore within five years. The country's urbanization and focus on sustainable construction fuels this expansion.

Despite red bricks currently dominating 75-80% of the market, AAC blocks offer properties like strength, light weight, thermal insulation, and fire resistance, making them a preferred choice. Factors such as rising costs of red bricks and numerous government infrastructure projects adopting eco-friendly materials further boost AAC block demand.

(With inputs from agencies.)