Construction Adhesives Global Market Report 2026

Construction adhesives play a crucial role in various applications such as waterproofing, roofing, carpet laying, cladding, and insulation within the construction industry. These adhesives are designed to permanently bind diverse materials, providing enhanced efficiency and design flexibility. They are commonly employed in attaching drywall, tiles, holdings, and fixtures to walls, ceilings, and floors during construction activities.

The primary types of construction adhesives include water-based, solvent-based, hot-melt, and reactive adhesives. Water-based adhesives are known for their fast action and the ability to create high-strength bonds in construction applications. They utilize water as a solvent to form the coating. Various resin types, including acrylic adhesive, polyurethane (PU), polyvinyl acetate (PVA), and epoxy, are employed in construction adhesives, catering to a range of applications in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the construction adhesives market by increasing costs of imported resins, solvents, chemical intermediates, and specialty additives. Construction markets in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented adhesive production. These tariffs are increasing material costs and affecting project budgets. However, they are also encouraging domestic resin manufacturing, alternative material sourcing, and development of low-cost adhesive formulations.

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The construction adhesives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.95 billion in 2025 to $14.15 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of residential and commercial construction, rising use of adhesives in interior applications, increasing demand for waterproofing solutions, growth of infrastructure development projects, availability of advanced polymer adhesives.

The construction adhesives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $19.85 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable construction materials, rising adoption of prefabricated building systems, expansion of green building standards, growing demand for high-strength adhesives, increasing investments in urban infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of high-performance bonding solutions, rising use of eco-friendly adhesive formulations, increased demand for lightweight construction materials, expansion of modular construction practices, enhanced focus on long-term structural durability.

The increase in construction activities is expected to propel the growth of the construction adhesives market going forward. Construction adhesives are specialized bonding agents designed to join a wide range of building materials, providing structural strength, durability, and resistance to environmental conditions. The demand for construction adhesives is rising as builders and contractors increasingly prefer solutions that reduce reliance on mechanical fasteners, save time, and enhance project efficiency. These adhesives improve construction quality by ensuring strong bonds, reducing material wastage, and supporting faster assembly of structures, making them essential in modern building practices. For instance, in August 2024, data from the U.S. Census Bureau, a U.S.-based federal statistical agency, indicated that the pace of new residential construction had slowed compared to previous years. In July 2024, there were 1.54 million housing starts, a 6.5% decrease from the previous month and a 20% decrease compared to July 2023. Therefore, the increase in construction activities is fueling the construction adhesives market growth.

Major companies operating in the construction adhesives market are focusing on the development of bio-based adhesives such as bio-based polyurethane structural adhesives to enhance load-bearing timber construction performance and sustainability. Bio-based polyurethane structural adhesive refers to a type of adhesive formulated from renewable biological sources, designed specifically to bond timber and other construction materials for load-bearing applications. For instance, in November 2023, Henkel, a Germany-based specialty chemicals company, introduced its first bio-based polyurethane adhesives for load-bearing timber construction: Loctite HB S ECO and Loctite CR 821 ECO. Loctite HB S ECO is a one-component PUR adhesive with 63% bio-based content and zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs), while Loctite CR 821 ECO is a two-component PUR resin containing 71% bio-based material. Both adhesives provide high mechanical strength, excellent durability, and performance comparable to conventional fossil-based adhesives, making them ideal for eco-friendly structural timber applications and reducing CO2 emissions in construction projects.

In June 2023, Holcim AG, a Switzerland-based building materials company, acquired Minerales y Agregados for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Holcim aims to expand its solutions and product offerings in Latin America and strengthen its presence in the construction and agriculture materials sector. Minerales y Agregados S.A is a Guatemala-based company specializing in the production of dry mortars, adhesives, and related solutions for construction and agricultural applications, supporting enhanced product performance and sustainable building practices in the region.

Major companies operating in the construction adhesives market are Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (3M), Adhesives Technology Corporation, Arkema SA, DAP Products Inc., H.B. Fuller Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, ITW Performance Polymers, MAPEI S.p.A., Sika AG, Wacker Chemie AG, Ashland Inc., Don Construction Products Limited, Franklin International Group Ltd., LORD Corp., RPM International Inc., BASF SE, ARDEX AMERICAS Inc., Huntsman International LLC, Bostik SA, Jowat SE, Pidilite Industries Limited, Royal Adhesives & Sealants LLC, The Dow Chemical Company, Akzo Nobel N.V., Collano Adhesives AG, Delo Industrial Adhesives LLC, Hexion Inc., Master Bond Inc., Parson Adhesives Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the construction adhesives market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the construction adhesives market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the construction adhesives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The construction adhesive market consists of sales of construction adhesives by chemistry, such as acrylic adhesives, polyurethanes, and silicones. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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This report focuses construction adhesives market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Water-based; Solvent-based; Hot-melt; Reactive
• 2) By Resin Type: Acrylic Adhesive; Polyurethane (PU); Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA); Epoxy
• 3) By Application: Residential; Commercial
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Water-based: Acrylic Adhesives; Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) Adhesives; Latex Adhesives
• 2) By Solvent-based: Polyurethane Adhesives; Epoxy Adhesives; Contact Adhesives
• 3) By Hot-melt: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Adhesives; Polyamide Adhesives; Polyolefin Adhesives
• 4) By Reactive: Polyurethane Reactive Adhesives; Silane Modified Polymer Adhesives; Epoxy Reactive Adhesives
• Companies Mentioned: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (3M); Adhesives Technology Corporation; Arkema SA; DAP Products Inc.; H.B. Fuller Company; Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; ITW Performance Polymers; MAPEI S.p.A.; Sika AG; Wacker Chemie AG; Ashland Inc.; Don Construction Products Limited; Franklin International Group Ltd.; LORD Corp.; RPM International Inc.; BASF SE; ARDEX AMERICAS Inc.; Huntsman International LLC; Bostik SA; Jowat SE; Pidilite Industries Limited; Royal Adhesives & Sealants LLC; The Dow Chemical Company; Akzo Nobel N.V.; Collano Adhesives AG; Delo Industrial Adhesives LLC; Hexion Inc.; Master Bond Inc.; Parson Adhesives Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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