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Waterproof adhesives and sealants are robust chemicals designed to withstand adverse weather conditions, dampness, or exposure to sunlight. They are employed to prevent water leaks and associated damage, finding extensive use in interiors for applications such as floor joints, bathtubs, sinks, and showers. Waterproof adhesives and sealants play a crucial role in enhancing the performance and durability of construction materials.
The main types of waterproof adhesives and sealants include adhesives and sealants. Waterproof adhesives are specifically developed to endure exposure to liquids and vapors, including tap and sea water, without compromising their binding strength, even at elevated temperatures. These adhesives are utilized across a diverse range of products such as books, home appliances, medical tape, and packaging. They are formulated from various chemicals, including silicones, polyurethanes, acrylics, epoxy, polysulfide, and others. These waterproof adhesives and sealants find applications in building and construction, transportation, electrical and electronic equipment, and various other industries.
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 influencing the waterproof adhesives and sealants market by increasing costs of imported polymers, resins, curing agents, and specialty additives used in advanced formulations. Construction and transportation sectors in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented production. These tariffs are raising material costs and impacting project budgets. However, they are also encouraging domestic chemical manufacturing, local formulation optimization, and substitution with regionally sourced raw materials.
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The waterproof adhesives and sealants market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $28.54 billion in 2025 to $30.97 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of residential and commercial construction, rising renovation and remodeling activities, increasing use of sealants in transportation, growing demand for leak-proof interiors, availability of advanced adhesive formulations.
The waterproof adhesives and sealants market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $41.94 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing investments in infrastructure development, rising demand for durable waterproof materials, expansion of electric vehicle sealing applications, increasing focus on sustainable adhesive chemistries, rising adoption in prefabricated construction systems. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high-performance waterproof bonding solutions, rising adoption of polyurethane and silicone chemistries, growing use in interior and sanitary applications, expansion of durable construction sealants, enhanced focus on long-term moisture resistance.
The expanding building and construction industry is expected to propel the growth of the waterproof adhesives and sealants market. The building and construction sector encompasses the manufacturing, trading, maintenance, repair, and renovation of buildings and infrastructure. Waterproof adhesives and sealants are used extensively in this sector to prevent fluids and other liquids from penetrating surfaces and mechanical joints, protect construction materials from water damage, and enhance structural integrity. For instance, in April 2025, according to an article published by Nilead, a Vietnam-based digital platform, U.S. construction spending increased 3.2% from 2022 to 2023, with modest growth expected in 2025. Therefore, the expanding building and construction industry is driving the growth of the waterproof adhesives and sealants market, increasing demand for high-performance bonding and sealing solutions.
Major companies in the waterproof adhesives and sealants market are focusing on innovative solutions, such as multi-performance waterproof adhesive and sealant systems, to meet the rising need for moisture-resistant bonding, long-lasting protection, structural durability, and versatile applications across residential, commercial, and industrial environments. These advanced systems surpass traditional adhesives by offering superior weather resistance, flexibility, chemical stability, and multi-material compatibility. For instance, in January 2023, Saint-Gobain, a France-based construction materials company, launched OneBond, a range of waterproof adhesives and sealants designed for kitchens and bathrooms. The silicone sealants provide strong resistance to sunlight, seawater, humidity, temperature fluctuations, and ozone, along with fire and electrical protection. The polyurethane range offers high puncture, tear, and abrasion resistance, low gas permeability, and antimicrobial properties. MS-Hybrid sealants combine polyurethane toughness with silicone weather resistance, delivering excellent vibration absorption and structural movement accommodation for long-term durability.
In April 2024, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, a Germany-based chemical and consumer goods company specializing in adhesives, sealants, and surface technologies, acquired Seal for Life Industries LLC for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Henkel aims to strengthen its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) platform and expand its protective coating and sealing solutions, particularly for infrastructure applications, by integrating Seal for Life's advanced protective coatings, epoxy and urethane systems, and sealing technologies. Seal for Life Industries LLC is a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in protective coatings and sealing solutions for industrial and infrastructure applications.
Major companies operating in the waterproof adhesives and sealants market are Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Sika AG, 3M Company, H.B. Fuller Company, Arkema SA, Dow Inc., Bostik SA, Wacker Chemie AG, Pidilite Industries Ltd., Mapei S.p.A., Tremco Incorporated, ITW Performance Polymers, Franklin International, RPM International Inc., Soudal Group, Selena Group, Den Braven Holding B.V., Wacker Neuson SE, Fosroc International Ltd., Huntsman Corporation, BASF SE
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the waterproof adhesives and sealants market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the waterproof adhesives and sealants market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the waterproof adhesives and sealants market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The waterproof adhesives and sealants market consists of the sale of primary resins, solvents, fillers, plasticizers, reinforcements, thickeners, and thixotropic materials. 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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