Soil Stabilization Market

Soil Stabilization Market Overview

The Soil Stabilization Market Size was valued at USD 21.2 Billion in 2023. The Soil Stabilization market industry is projected to grow from USD 22.17096  Billion in 2024 to USD 30.2 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.94% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Rising infrastructural activities and increasing construction activities worldwide are the key market drivers boosting market growth.

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Soil Stabilization Market Trends

Growing Infrastructural activities are driving the market growth

The market CAGR for soil stabilization is driven by the increasing awareness of soil management techniques. Soil stabilization is a process of enhancing soil strength and improving its weight-bearing capacity. This helps modify the soil properties to better stability, durability, and compressibility. Expanding agricultural activities in various nations provides growth opportunities during the review period ly. Moreover, ongoing extensive research and development in technology for improving the fertility of soil provide various growth opportunities during the forecasted period.  

Additionally, the increasing number of mining sites, airfields, landfills, and infrastructure activities due to the rise in population and disposable income has led to the use of soil stabilization. Some of the materials used in the Soil Stabilization Process include quicklime/cement and bitumen. During the construction of driveways and parking yards, the soil can be mixed with bitumen compounds. Bitumen is sticky in nature and helps in holding the soil particles together. Also, soil stabilization used in road construction helps stabilize unbound soil materials with the help of cementitious materials such as lime, ash, and cement. Hence, rapidly expanding road networks are expected to drive the soil stabilization market during the forecast period.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, manufacturers faced unsettling matters in raw material supply and construction activities' stoppage, restraining market growth. Also, the release of toxic compounds from some of the chemical agents in soil stabilization can affect the environment and also human life in general and increases the risk of groundwater contamination. But manufacturers are investing in research and development of soil stabilization to improve the quality and produce eco-friendly soil stabilizer systems.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), over 90% of all construction projects in the United States involve soil stabilization, and USGS (U.S Geological Survey) projected that soil stabilization techniques could lessen construction costs by up to 20%, depending on the type of project and other factors. Consequently, it is anticipated that throughout the projection period, demand for Soil Stabilization will increase and thus, driving the Soil Stabilization market revenue.

Soil Stabilization Market Segment Insights

Soil Stabilization Additive Insights

The Soil Stabilization market segmentation, based on additives, includes polymers, minerals & stabilizing agents, and others. The minerals & stabilizing agents segment dominated the market during the forecast period. Lime, fly ash, Portland cement, bitumen, etc., fall under the category of minerals & stabilizing agents based on soil stabilization materials. The usage of lime as a soil stabilizing material is on the rise, owing to the expansion of the construction industry, especially.

Soil Stabilization Method Insights

The Soil Stabilization market segmentation, based on method, includes mechanical and chemical. The mechanical category generated the most income. This involves physical processes like compacting or tamping using equipment such as rollers or rammers to stabilize rocky and sandy soils. This is a widely used and preferred method since it contains no chemical changes that could lead to soil degradation.

Figure 1:  Soil Stabilization Market, by Method, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)

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Soil Stabilization Application Insights

The Soil Stabilization market segmentation, based on application, includes industrial, agriculture, and others. The industrial segment witnessed fast growth during the forecast period. Soil stabilization assists the tensile strength, load-bearing capacity, and overall performance of soil, which makes it useful in industrial applications, mainly in road construction projects, since it maintains and strengthens the soil content. 

Soil Stabilization Regional Insights

By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The North American Soil Stabilization market area will dominate this market, owing to growing construction activities paired with modernization in construction industries, especially for high-story buildings and unique designs that need the soil of specific properties. Hence it will boost the market growth in this region.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

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The Asia-Pacific Soil Stabilization Market accounts for the second-largest market share due to increasing modernization and urbanization. Increasing demand for the construction industry, especially in office and residential areas. Moreover, China’s Soil Stabilization market held the largest market share, and the Indian Soil Stabilization market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Europe's Soil Stabilization market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is the due presence of a deep-rooted technologically developed structure coupled with higher disposable income. Further, the German Soil Stabilization market held the largest market share, and the UK Soil Stabilization market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.

Recent News

November 2023: A novel specialized machine for layer processing in road construction and soil stabilization, the WRC 240(i) Rock Crusher from Wirtgen fractures coarse rocks in situ, such as those found in hand-packed pavement layers (e.g. Telford bases) or stony soils, and perpetually generates a uniform mixture. With a maximum working depth of 510mm and a working breadth of 2,320mm, it is capable of producing 600 tonnes per hour. Wirtgen has broadened its range of wheeled soil stabilizers, including the WRC 240(i), which is specifically engineered for the handling of stony ground. The machine is capable of simultaneously pulverizing rocks and stones with compressive strengths of up to 200MPa and edge lengths of up to 300mm. This functionality is particularly useful when preparing base layers and involves the addition of cement and water. Cement is pre-spread using a binding agent spreader, while the necessary water is sprayed through the Varioinjection bar of the Rock Crusher into the mixing chamber.

In January 2024, Loam Bio, an Australian company, made its foray into the agricultural biologicals market in the United States with the introduction of CarbonBuilder. This innovative microbial seed treatment is designed to augment soil organic carbon levels and promote overall soil health. Farmers who utilize the product may also participate in SecondCrop, the organization's carbon credit program, which generates income. By 2024, soybean producers in the states of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin will have access to CarbonBuilder. Through photosynthesis, plants remove carbon from the atmosphere and convert it to particulate organic matter. This type of carbon is capable of rapidly cycling in and out of the soil. As per the findings of Loam Bio, the soil fungi incorporated in CarbonBuilder are responsible for the stabilization of this carbon and the augmentation of mineral-associated organic matter and aggregate carbon, which are the soil's most stable carbon reservoirs. Greater stability ought to result in a reduction of carbon emissions back into the atmosphere.

Soil Stabilization Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will assist the Soil Stabilization market to grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launching, contract-based agreements, higher investments, mergers and acquisitions, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, the Soil Stabilization industry must offer Low-cost items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the Soil Stabilization industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Soil Stabilization industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Soil Stabilization market, including Wirtgen Group (Germany), FAYAT SAS (France), The Volvo Group (Sweden), Adelaide Brighton Cement (Australia), Boral Limited (Australia), and others, are striving to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

FAYAT SAS (France) was incorporated in January 1957, headquartered in Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It is a construction company that carries out the activities of building and public works; electricity, steel works; information technology; energy networks, road building equipment; material handling and hoisting equipment; and pressure vessels. The company provides services such as civil engineering, construction services, energy services, deep foundations, and urban development and also offers steel construction, architecture and aluminum construction, electrical engineering, underground works, land development, waste-water treatment, and others. The company manufactures and markets equipment for use in road construction, including asphalt or bituminous binders' production, cleaning the roadways and urban spaces, and recycling the deconstruction waste and re-introducing it into the road's life cycle, among others.

Adelaide Brighton Cement (Australia) was incorporated on 12th December 1882 by William Lewis in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. The company manufactures cement and distributes clinkers, industrial lime, sand, construction aggregates, and premixed concrete and concrete products. It also supplies concrete masonry products, concrete bricks, blocks, erosion control products, pavers, and retaining walls. Adbri serves residential and non-residential construction, engineering construction, infrastructure, and mineral processing markets throughout Australia. It has cement and industrial lime manufacturing facilities in South Australia and Western Australia. The company, through its joint ventures, produces concrete and aggregates in New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, and Victoria.

Key Companies in the Soil Stabilization market include

• AltaCrete (Canada)
• AggreBind Inc. (US)
• SNF Holding Company Inc. (US)
• Soilworks
• LLC (US)
• Wirtgen Group (Germany)
• FAYAT SAS (France)
• The Volvo Group (Sweden)
• Caterpillar Inc. (US)
• SCR-Sibelco NV (Belgium)
• Adelaide Brighton Cement (Australia)
• Boral Limited (Australia)
• Tensar International Corporation (US)
• The Low & Bonar Group (UK)
• Carmeuse (Belgium)
• Graymont Limited (Canada)

Soil Stabilization Industry Development

For Instance, April 2022 Carmeuse made an announcement regarding the acquisition of a majority stake in Panamint Valley Limestone, LLC (PVL), a leading producer of high-quality limestone products in California, to enlarge its geographic reach and strengthen its product portfolio in the soil stabilization market.

For Instance, February 2022 Soilworks LLC, a leading soil stabilization solution provider, made an announcement regarding the acquisition of Clearflow Enviro Systems Group, Inc. (Clearflow), a Canadian environmental products company, to enlarge its product offerings in the soil stabilization market.

For Instance, 2021 Caterpillar Inc. introduced the Cat Soil Compactor, a next-generation soil stabilization machine that offers advanced features such as an intuitive touchscreen display, improved visibility, and enhanced operator comfort.

Soil Stabilization Market Segmentation Insights

Soil Stabilization Additives Outlook

• Polymers
• Minerals & Stabilizing Agents
• Others

Soil Stabilization Method Outlook

• Mechanical
• Chemical

Soil Stabilization Application Outlook

• Industrial
• Agricultural
• Others

Soil Stabilization Regional Outlook

• North America
• US
• Canada
• Europe
• Germany
• France
• UK
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• China
• Japan
• India
• Australia
• South Korea
• Australia
• Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Rest of the World
• Middle East
• Africa
• Latin America

Market Segmentation

Soil Stabilization Additive Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

• Polymers

• Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

• Others

Soil Stabilization Method Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

• Mechanical

• Chemical

Soil Stabilization Application Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

• Industrial

• Agricultural

• Others

Soil Stabilization Regional Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

• North America Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • North America Soil Stabilization by Additive

    • Polymers

    • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

    • Others

  • North America Soil Stabilization by Method

    • Mechanical

    • Chemical

  • North America Soil Stabilization by Application

    • Industrial

    • Agricultural

    • Others

• US Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

• US Soil Stabilization by Additive

  • Polymers

  • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

  • Others

• US Soil Stabilization by Method

  • Mechanical

  • Chemical

• US Soil Stabilization by Application

  • Industrial

  • Agricultural

  • Others

• CANADA Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • CANADA Soil Stabilization by Additive

    • Polymers

    • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

    • Others

  • CANADA Soil Stabilization by Method

    • Mechanical

    • Chemical

  • CANADA Soil Stabilization by Application

    • Industrial

    • Agricultural

    • Others

• Europe Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Europe Soil Stabilization by Additive

    • Polymers

    • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

    • Others

  • Europe Soil Stabilization by Method

    • Mechanical

    • Chemical

  • Europe Soil Stabilization by Application

    • Industrial

    • Agricultural

    • Others

• Germany Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Germany Soil Stabilization by Additive

    • Polymers

    • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

    • Others

  • Germany Soil Stabilization by Method

    • Mechanical

    • Chemical

  • Germany Soil Stabilization by Application

    • Industrial

    • Agricultural

    • Others

• France Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • France Soil Stabilization by Additive

    • Polymers

    • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

    • Others

  • France Soil Stabilization by Method

    • Mechanical

    • Chemical

  • France Soil Stabilization by Application

    • Industrial

    • Agricultural and Others

• UK Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • UK Soil Stabilization by Additive

    • Polymers

    • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

• Others

• UK Soil Stabilization by Method

  • Mechanical

  • Chemical

• UK Soil Stabilization by Application

  • Industrial

  • Agricultural

  • Others

• ITALY Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • ITALY Soil Stabilization by Additive

    • Polymers

    • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

    • Others

  • ITALY Soil Stabilization by Method

    • Mechanical

    • Chemical

  • ITALY Soil Stabilization by Application

    • Industrial

    • Agricultural

    • Others

• Spain Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Spain Soil Stabilization by Additive

    • Polymers

    • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

    • Others

  • Spain Soil Stabilization by Method

    • Mechanical

    • Chemical

  • Spain Soil Stabilization by Application

    • Industrial

    • Agricultural

    • Others

• Rest Of Europe Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Rest Of Europe Soil Stabilization by Additive

    • Polymers

    • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

    • Others

  • REST OF EUROPE Soil Stabilization by Method

    • Mechanical

    • Chemical

  • REST OF EUROPE Soil Stabilization by Application

    • Industrial

    • Agricultural

    • Others

• Asia-Pacific Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Asia-Pacific Soil Stabilization by Additive

    • Polymers

    • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

    • Others

  • Asia-Pacific Soil Stabilization by 9

    • Mechanical

    • Chemical

  • Asia-Pacific Soil Stabilization by Application

    • Industrial

    • Agricultural

    • Others

• China Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • China Soil Stabilization by Additive

    • Polymers

    • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

    • Others

  • China Soil Stabilization by Method

    • Mechanical

    • Chemical

  • China Soil Stabilization by Application

    • Industrial

    • Agricultural

    • Others

• Japan Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Japan Soil Stabilization by Additive

    • Polymers

    • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

    • Others

  • Japan Soil Stabilization by Method

    • Mechanical

    • Chemical

  • Japan Soil Stabilization by Application

    • Industrial

    • Agricultural

    • Others

• India Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • India Soil Stabilization by Additive

    • Polymers

    • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

    • Others

  • India Soil Stabilization by Method

    • Mechanical

    • Chemical

  • India Soil Stabilization by Application

    • Industrial

    • Agricultural

    • Others

• Australia Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Australia Soil Stabilization by Additive

    • Polymers

    • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

    • Others

  • Australia Soil Stabilization by Method

    • Mechanical

    • Chemical

  • Australia Soil Stabilization by Application

    • Industrial

    • Agricultural

    • Others

• Rest of Asia-Pacific Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific Soil Stabilization by Additive

    • Polymers

    • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

    • Others

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific Soil Stabilization by Method

    • Mechanical

    • Chemical

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific Soil Stabilization by Application

    • Industrial

    • Agricultural

    • Others

• Rest of the World Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Rest of the World Soil Stabilization by Additive

    • Polymers

    • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

    • Others

  • Rest of the World Soil Stabilization by Method

    • Mechanical

    • Chemical

  • Rest of the World Soil Stabilization by Application

    • Industrial

    • Agricultural

    • Others

• Middle East Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Middle East Soil Stabilization by Additive

    • Polymers

    • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

    • Others

  • Middle East Soil Stabilization by Method

    • Mechanical

    • Chemical

  • Middle East Soil Stabilization by Application

    • Industrial

    • Agricultural

    • Others

• Africa Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Africa Soil Stabilization by Additive

    • Polymers

    • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

    • Others

  • Africa Soil Stabilization by Method

    • Mechanical

    • Chemical

  • Africa Soil Stabilization by Application

    • Industrial

    • Agricultural

    • Others

• Latin America Outlook (USD Billion, 2018-2032)

  • Latin America Soil Stabilization by Additive

    • Polymers

    • Minerals & Stabilizing Agents

    • Others

  • Latin America Soil Stabilization by Method

    • Mechanical

    • Chemical

  • Latin America Soil Stabilization by Application

    • Industrial

    • Agricultural

    • Others