PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1737261
PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1737261
Global Mastic Removers Market to Reach US$858.2 Million by 2030
The global market for Mastic Removers estimated at US$623.0 Million in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$858.2 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Solvent-based Mastic Removers, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 7.2% CAGR and reach US$418.3 Million by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Water-based Mastic Removers segment is estimated at 3.9% CAGR over the analysis period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$169.7 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 9.0% CAGR
The Mastic Removers market in the U.S. is estimated at US$169.7 Million in the year 2024. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$175.4 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 9.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 2.5% and 5.5% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 3.6% CAGR.
Global Mastic Removers Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized
Why Are Mastic Removers Critical in Construction, Renovation, and Industrial Maintenance?
Mastic removers are essential chemical solutions used for dissolving and lifting residual mastic adhesives, sealants, and floor coatings from surfaces during renovation, flooring replacement, and equipment maintenance operations. These products are crucial in ensuring clean substrate preparation before new material application in both residential and commercial settings. Traditionally employed in flooring demolition-especially for removing black cutback adhesives used beneath vinyl asbestos tiles-mastic removers play a central role in surface restoration, particularly where mechanical abrasion is either damaging or inefficient.
The importance of mastic removers extends to various segments such as asbestos abatement, industrial equipment servicing, pipeline maintenance, and commercial real estate retrofitting. They are valued for their ability to soften and emulsify hardened adhesive residues without etching concrete, damaging subfloors, or producing excessive dust. With stricter safety codes and building material regulations in place, the demand for efficient, low-odor, and surface-safe mastic removers is increasing. These solutions help meet preparation standards for bonding new adhesives or coatings and are essential for ensuring compliance with warranty requirements in floor system installations.
How Are Formulation Technologies and Environmental Regulations Influencing Product Innovation?
Innovation in mastic remover formulations is being shaped by increasing demand for eco-friendly alternatives and regulatory restrictions on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). Traditional petroleum- or solvent-based removers, though highly effective, pose health and environmental risks due to their high VOC content, flammability, and strong odors. Consequently, manufacturers are shifting towards bio-based, biodegradable, and low-toxicity formulations using soy esters, citrus terpenes, and d-limonene blends that provide comparable performance with improved worker safety and indoor air quality.
Water-based and gel-based mastic removers are also gaining traction due to their reduced environmental impact and user-friendly application. These variants often incorporate thickening agents for vertical surface adherence and slower evaporation rates to enhance dwell time on stubborn residues. Formulators are also integrating emulsifiers and surfactants that improve the rinse-off process, enabling easier residue removal with minimal scrubbing. Compliance with EPA guidelines, OSHA standards, and regional green building certifications such as LEED is pushing innovation toward safer, greener, and more versatile chemical stripping solutions.
Which End-Use Markets and Application Contexts Are Driving Demand Growth?
The primary markets for mastic removers include flooring contractors, industrial maintenance teams, demolition specialists, and asbestos abatement services. Commercial spaces such as schools, hospitals, retail outlets, and government buildings often require mastic removal during flooring upgrades or indoor remodeling-particularly in legacy structures where asbestos-containing adhesives were historically used. The residential renovation market also represents a growing segment, especially in North America and Europe, where aging housing stock demands systematic floor restoration and adhesive residue treatment.
Industrial applications include removing aged sealants and bonding agents from metal surfaces, equipment housings, and piping systems before reassembly or repainting. The oil and gas, transportation, and aerospace sectors require mastic removal for maintenance of tanks, vessels, and composite structures. Infrastructure renewal projects in public transit stations, airports, and municipal buildings also create demand for high-efficiency, non-damaging removers that can be used in occupied or high-traffic environments. The rise in modular flooring and decorative concrete overlays is further boosting demand for pre-installation surface conditioning tools, including mastic removal agents.
What Is Driving the Long-Term Growth of the Mastic Removers Market Globally?
The growth in the global mastic removers market is driven by several converging forces-aging infrastructure, green building practices, surface reusability trends, and regulatory pressure for safe worksite chemicals. As global renovation cycles accelerate and building stock ages, the need to replace outdated flooring, remove legacy adhesives, and prepare surfaces for new installations is increasing across both commercial and residential sectors. Green construction standards and ESG frameworks are compelling contractors to use low-emission, worker-safe chemicals that align with sustainability benchmarks and waste minimization goals.
Simultaneously, improvements in product performance-such as faster dwell times, reduced residue, and compatibility with multiple substrate types-are making modern mastic removers more appealing for professional and DIY users alike. Distribution via home improvement stores, specialty flooring retailers, and e-commerce platforms is expanding market access, especially in small-scale residential and contractor-grade segments. Growth is also supported by training programs, demo tool rentals, and bundling of removers with stripping pads, vacuums, and reapplication kits.
As environmental scrutiny of industrial solvents intensifies, demand for next-generation, biodegradable, non-toxic mastic removers is expected to rise sharply. Manufacturers that innovate around user safety, application ease, and substrate compatibility will be well-positioned to capture share in this evolving, compliance-sensitive market segment.
SCOPE OF STUDY:
The report analyzes the Mastic Removers market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:
Segments:
Product Type (Solvent-based Mastic Removers, Water-based Mastic Removers, Bio-based / Eco-friendly Mastic Removers, Other Product Types); Application (Tile Removal, Carpet Removal, Vinyl Flooring Removal, Adhesive Removal); Distribution Channel (Hardware Stores, Home Improvement Centers, Online Retailers, Specialty Stores)
Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.
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