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NEWS & MARKET20 NEWS & MARKET AAC WORLDWIDE %u2022 3.2025Delta Building System is actively working with industry bodies, academic institutions, and regulatory authorities to raise awareness about the economic and environmental benefits of AAC. The company is also the driving force and founding member of a national initiative to establish Egypt%u2019s first AAC Industry Association, aimed at setting unified standards, enhancing product quality, and promoting research and innovation, and DBS is proud to be a founding member of the upcoming Egyptian AAC Industry Association, an initiative aimed at unifying industry efforts, enhancing standards, and driving innovation. The association brings together key AAC stakeholders and market leaders across Egypt who share a common vision for advancing lightweight construction, value engineering and setting national benchmarks for product quality, sustainability, and technical excellence.Local Market Growth: Egypt's Shift Toward Sustainable ConstructionDelta Block AAC is gaining momentum as the material of choice for developers and consultants seeking lightweight, thermally efficient, and environmentally responsible building solutions. Further reinforcing this growth is the adoption of a third-party verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) %u2013 verifying that Delta Block AAC materials in Egypt can offer transparent, lifecycle-based environmental solutions. This milestone supports consultants and developers working with green certification systems such as EDGE, LEED, and Tarsheed. Moreover, it reflects the company%u2019s broader commitment to measurable sustainability aligned with the country%u2019s Egypt Vision 2030.Through the many years of DBS raising the awareness of autoclaved aerated concrete, Egypt has seen a steady increase in adoption of this construction material in both private and public sector projects, including social housing initiatives, mixed-use developments, and industrial zones. In recent years, ongoing awareness efforts, including large conferences and seminars, have contributed to what appears to be a tipping point, with AAC evolving from a niche alternative to a more mainstream walling solution in Egypt. Supporting this shift is Delta Building System%u2019s ongoing investment in scaling its manufacturing base, its technical support, and its market education, making it a key partner for forward-looking construction practices.Market Share Shift in Masonry MaterialsCurrently, traditional red clay bricks dominate the Egyptian walling market, holding approximately 80% of total usage, followed by concrete blocks at 16%, AAC at around 3%, and other solutions at 1%. However, this balance is expected to shift significantly over the next five years. By 2030, autoclaved aerated concrete is projected to capture 15%u201320% of the market share, reflecting a growing preference for sustainable and efficient materials.AAC Production Volumes in EgyptAt present, the total annual AAC production volume in Egypt stands at approximately 250,000 m%u00b3, only from Delta Building Systems contribution through its two operating plants. With the launch of the third facility, DBS%u2019s annual output is expected to rise to 500,000 m%u00b3, and the total national production capacBy 2030, autoclaved aerated concrete is projected to capture 15%u201320% of the market share, reflecting a growing preference for sustainable and efficient materials.