FLY ASH INDUSTRY

Fly ash is a fine powder that is produced as a byproduct of coal combustion in power plants. The product is made up of siliceous and aluminous material that, when mixed with water and lime, takes on cement-like qualities. Fly ash is being used by cement and concrete firms to substitute Portland cement in concrete production. The fly ash-based concrete has unique characteristics, such as increased strength, increased durability, and decreased permeability. Similarly, the substance is being used by brick and tile makers to remove the usage of clay. Furthermore, using fly ash in bricks and tiles reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 90%. As a result, the rising popularity of the product as a carbon-efficient material is expected to boost the growth of the fly ash market in the approaching years. Furthermore, market growth is likely to be accelerated by the global shift toward greener cement. Many businesses in the industry are working on new ways to replace Portland cement.

TYPES OF FLY ASH PRODUCTS

• Ready-mix concrete.
• Concrete block & pipe.
• Cement manufacture.
• Mineral filler for asphalt roads.
• Soil stabilization.
• Structural fill.
• Waste stabilization/treatment.
• Specialty applications.
• Fly Ash Powder
• Fly Ash Bricks 

GLOBAL FLY ASH MARKET

The market for fly ash is expected to develop at a CAGR of 6.0 percent. The growth of the construction industry, increased focus on infrastructure and road paving, problems associated with dumping fly ash, government promotion of fly ash in various countries, and increased focus on the use of environmentally friendly products have all contributed to the growth of the fly ash market.

Asia-Pacific Fly Ash Market

China, India, Japan, Australia, and Indonesia account for the majority of the Asia Pacific fly ash market. Governments in these nations have implemented a variety of measures to conserve energy and prevent fly ash from being dumped in landfills and ponds, resulting in increased use of fly ash and so propelling the market in this region. The market for fly ash in North America is being pushed by recent growth in the region’s building sector, as well as a high usage rate of fly ash. Europe is the world’s third-largest market for fly ash.

In Asia Pacific, the fly ash market is predicted to increase at a CAGR of 7%. The region’s rising population is putting a strain on current infrastructure, necessitating new rail networks, residential buildings, and streets. To close the gap between existing and necessary infrastructure in the region, significant additional infrastructure investment is required. As a result, the worldwide fly ash market is likely to be driven by government road development projects in the Asia Pacific region.

FLY ASH BRICKS MARKET IN INDIA

The pulverised fuel ash, often known as fly ash, is a waste product from coal-fired power plants. This ash is used by the fly ash brick producer to create fly ash bricks as an alternative to red clay bricks. In India, the need for fly ash bricks is growing. People are increasingly choosing fly ash bricks over traditional burnt bricks due to cost and environmental benefits. India is reliant on coal-fired power plants. The volume of fly ash produced by these facilities is enormous. The government has no alternative option for disposing of the fly ash, which is hazardous to the environment. Fly ash brick manufacturing is a lucrative business in India since the bricks are of great quality and consume fewer resources than traditional burnt bricks. The profit factor in the manufacture of fly ash bricks is very high. It varies by location and is dependent on labour, raw materials, and electricity supply. The thermal power plant is the only source of fly ash. As a result, before launching a business, manufacturers must analyse demand for fly ash bricks as well as fly ash availability.

TOP PLAYERS WORLDWIDE

• Aggregate Industries
• Ashtech (India) Pvt. Ltd.
• Boral Limited
• CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V.
• Charah Solutions
• EMEX S.A.B. DE C.V
• FlyAshDirect
• HansonDoha
• Jayem Manufacturing Co.
• Jebajeyam Brick Company
• Lafarge North America Inc.
• LafargeHolcim
• MR Enterprises
• NCL Group
• Nuvoco Vistas Corp Ltd.
• Paul Bricks
• Pavcon
• Puzzolana Green Bricks
• Pyramid Chemicals (P) Ltd
• Salt River Materials Group
• Separation Technologies LLC