Soil Stabilization Market

Global Soil Stabilization Market Size (2024 to 2032)

The global soil stabilization market was valued at USD 23.15 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach USD 24.28 billion in 2024 from USD 35.61 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2024 to 2032.

Soil Stability Materials are natural soil additives to enhance the natural properties of the soil. Soil stabilization materials help increase load capacity, tensile strength, and overall soil performance. They affect the physical and chemical properties of the soil and aggregates, temporarily or permanently strengthening their technical properties. Materials used for soil stabilization are mainly classified into three different categories, namely polymers, minerals, and stabilizers. The category of minerals, soil stabilization materials is composed of materials such as lime, fly ash, Portland cement, bitumen, etc. strong preferences. Additionally, lime remains the most preferred type in the mineral and stabilizer space, as lime remains the oldest and most traditional solution for stabilizing soils.

Impact of COVID-19 on Soil Stabilization Market

The impact of COVID-19 on the economy is undoubtedly devastating. No sector has escaped its impact. Its impact on agriculture is complex and varied in various segments that make up the agricultural value chain. Even between the different segments, its impact varies considerably between regions and between producers and agricultural workers. The problems of today's agriculture are mainly related to the availability of labor and the inability to access product markets due to transportation problems and the functioning of the market.

Market Drivers and Restraints

Dirt helps change the physical properties of the soil, such as tensile strength and resistance to softening. An increase in the number of construction and infrastructure activities around the world due to increasing urbanization is driving the growth of the soil stabilization market. Governments around the world have started investing huge sums in infrastructure activities such as road networks, dams, railways, and government institutes, including schools and hospitals, that promote the growth of the soil stabilization market. Urban activities change physical conditions and increase levels of soil contamination. They also affect the physical and biochemical properties, as well as the polluting loads that, on the other hand, affect the vital role of the soil. Continuous industrialization in developing countries leads to soil pollution that destroys its quality. All these factors lead to the need to protect and disinfect soils, which is achieved by stabilizing the soil. The application of different soil stabilizing additives in optimal amounts provides many benefits to the soil. Soil stabilization reduces soil movement by keeping it intact in place, reduces soil erosion by changing soil structure, changes the physical properties of the soil, and retains soil moisture.

There has been a rapid growth of agricultural activities around the world due to increased food and energy needs due to the increase in human population. Soil and water conservation is essential to maintain food production and preserve the environment.

Soil stabilizers such as organic polymers, gypsum, organic waste, lime, and fly ash are used to improve soils used for agricultural purposes. By preventing clay scattering and improving the stability of surface aggregates, stabilizers reduce soil sensitivity to crusting and reduce erosion and runoff. The gypsum used in agricultural practices limits the swelling and dispersion of the clay. Also, the addition of synthetic organic polymers to the soil heads improves the bonding between the adjacent aggregates and their stabilization. In addition to stabilization, the addition of organic matter improves microbial activities in the soil. Fly ash improves the texture, structure, and water-holding capacity of the soil to promote crop growth. However, the lack of standardization regarding the use of additives generates agricultural and environmental problems. On the contrary, mechanical and chemical soil stabilization improves the technical characteristics of problem soils by increasing compressive strength and permeability and improving durability, making it suitable for agricultural activities.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Global Soil Stabilization Market By Method

• Mechanical
• chemical

 The geotextiles and fabrics segment has the largest share of the soil stabilization market. It is used in the construction of unpaved roads on soft soils. Geotextiles are a thin, strong membrane fabric used to strengthen the soil and prevent damage. Geotextiles are mainly used in road construction, especially to fill the gaps between roads and improve the soil structure. The Mechanical Method section is leading the market due to the number of machines such as rollers, pavers, and compactors that are used for soil improvement that are present in this section; this method provides a consistent and adequate soil mix, etc. Mechanical stabilization involves the use of physical processes.

Unlike chemical stabilization, you only change the physical properties of the soil by compacting, mixing the soil (adding fibrous and non-biodegradable reinforcement), or placing a barrier in the soil. The industrial sector has been the main market for soil stabilization. The industrial sector includes roads, landfills, contaminated land, and others. With rapid urbanization, the use of soil stabilization has increased, which has contributed to the awareness of improving the quality and properties of soil stabilizing additives. Soil stabilization is the process of improving the shear strength parameters of the soil and, therefore, increases its bearing capacity in road construction.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Asia-Pacific is estimated to have the largest share of the global soil stabilization market, in terms of value due to growing awareness of soil management practices. With rapid urbanization, the use of soil stabilization has increased; therefore, it contributed to the awareness of improving the quality and properties of soil stabilizing additives. Another factor contributing to the growth of this market in the Asia-Pacific region is the emphasis of manufacturers on investing in the purchase of soil stabilization machinery. The continuous modernization of various additives/stabilizers and stabilizer machines by manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific region presents several opportunities for the soil stabilization industry. The demand for infrastructure development has also increased among the industrial and non-agricultural sectors of the region and also provides opportunities for manufacturers of soil stabilization machines in the region. South America is supposed to be the fastest-growing region in the world market during the forecast period due to the increase in the use of soil stabilization in the agricultural and industrial sectors.

The soil stabilization market in South America is in its emerging phase and growing rapidly. Brazil and Argentina focus on the industrial and agricultural sectors due to the emphasis on transportation and production of crops for export to the world market. Regional soil stabilization market players are also focusing on reducing dust control and soil erosion as it helps minimize crop waste and improve crop yields to meet consumer demand in the international market. Established infrastructure in developing countries is one of the main factors restricting the growth of the soil stabilization market globally. Developed countries such as the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan have established infrastructure for the public, commercial, and transport sectors. The infrastructures already developed in these countries present poor prospects for new construction activities.

LEADING COMPANY

AB Volvo had the largest share of the Soil Stabilization Market in terms of sales and revenue in 2020.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

Prominent players in the Soil Stabilization Market include Caterpiller, AB Volvo, Carmeuse, Altacrete, Aggrebind, Fayat, and among others. These are some of the market players that are dominate the global soil stabilization.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE GLOBAL MARKET

• Clean Earth, Inc. announced the acquisition of the private company Phoenix Soil, LLC located in Plainville, Connecticut. This acquisition will mark Clean Earth's 15th fixed site in the United States and will provide Clean Earth the opportunity to geographically expand soil recycling throughout the Northeast with a strong presence in the New England markets.
• CONTECH® Construction Products Inc., an Ohio-based civil engineering solutions products and Services Company, and funds advised by Apax Partners Worldwide, a private equity investment group, announced that Apax had finalized the acquisition of a majority stake in Contech. The transaction had a total business value of more than $ 1 billion. In addition, Contech announced a readjustment of its activities.
• Sunil Hitech Engineers has approved the acquisition of 51% stake in I-Tec India, a global company operating in the field of soil stabilization and green road infrastructure.

DETAILED SEGMENTATION OF THE GLOBAL SOIL STABILIZATION MARKET INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

This market research report on the global soil stabilization market is segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

By Additive

• Mineral
• Stabilizing Agent

By Application

• Industrial
• Agricultural

By Method

• Mechanical
• chemical

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa