PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1722988
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1722988
The global construction chemicals market size was valued at USD 43.9 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 68.4 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 5% during 2025-2033. Asia-Pacific currently dominates the market, holding a significant market share of over 52.0% in 2024. Its dominance is driven by the rising population growth, increasing demand for infrastructure development, rapid urbanization and industrialization, imposition of government initiatives and large-scale investments in smart cities and residential housing.
Construction chemicals are specialized chemical compounds added to modify the properties of various construction materials. They are mixed with concrete, mortar, cement and other materials to enhance their existing properties and hold the construction together. Some commonly used construction chemicals include concrete admixtures, adhesives, sealants, protective coatings, asphalt modifiers and waterproofing agents. They are manufactured using natural and synthetic resins, waxes and solvents and are available in oil-, resin-, water- and organic chemical-based variants. They enhance moisture retention, heat reflectance, sound insulation, tensile, flexural and bond strength and resistance to mold, chlorides and salts. As a result, they are widely used in the construction of residential, commercial and infrastructural buildings.
Significant growth in the construction industry across the globe is one of the key factors creating a positive outlook for the market. Moreover, the widespread adoption of ready-to-mix concrete (RMC) for various building and non-building constructions, such as roads, bridges, tunnels and dams, is providing a thrust to the growth of the market. Construction contractors are widely using concrete admixtures to improve the properties of hardened concrete and ensure improved output during mixing, transporting, placing and curing. Admixes minimize shrinkage, alkali-silica reactivity and enhance corrosion inhibition, bonding, coloring and damp proofing. In line with this, the increasing repair and refurbishment activities are also contributing to the market growth. Additionally, various product innovations, such as the development of green cement manufactured using sustainable materials, are favoring the growth of the market. Other factors, including rising expenditure capacities of the masses, along with the implementation of favorable government policies promoting infrastructural development, are anticipated to drive the market toward growth.
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being 3M Company, ACC Limited (Holcim Group), Arkema S.A., BASF SE, Conmix Ltd, Dow Inc., Evonik Industries AG (RAG-Stiftung), GCP Applied Technologie Inc. (Standard Industries Inc.), Mapei S.p.A, Nouryon Holding B.V., Pidilite Industries Limited, RPM International Inc. and Sika AG.