Construction adhesives market seen topping $19B by 2030

The construction adhesives market is projected to exceed $19 billion by 2030, with water-based products emerging as the largest segment and Asia Pacific leading regional growth. Henkel led global sales in 2025, while sustainability, prefabrication and modular construction are reshaping demand.

Why it matters: - Construction adhesives are becoming more important as builders look for stronger, faster and lower-emission alternatives to mechanical fasteners. - The market is forecast to top $19 billion by 2030, signaling sustained demand across residential, commercial and infrastructure construction. - Water-based products are set to lead the market, which points to continued pressure for lower-VOC and more environmentally friendly formulations.

What happened: - The Business Research Company projected that the global construction adhesives market will grow at a 9% CAGR through 2030. - Henkel AG & Co. KGaA led global construction adhesives sales in 2025 with a 3% market share. - Sika AG, MAPEI S.p.A., H.B. Fuller Company and Arkema SA each held 2% in 2025. - The Dow Chemical Company, 3M, Pidilite Industries Limited, Wacker Chemie AG and BASF SE each held 1%. - The top ten companies together accounted for 16% of market revenue in 2025, underscoring a fragmented competitive landscape.

The details: - Water-based adhesives are projected to be the largest product segment by 2030, with 44% of the market and about $8 billion in value. - The market also includes solvent-based, hot-melt and reactive adhesives. - Resin categories include acrylic, polyurethane, polyvinyl acetate and epoxy. - The market serves residential and commercial applications. - Asia Pacific is expected to be the largest regional market by 2030 at $8 billion, up from $5 billion in 2025. - The USA is projected to be the largest national market at $4 billion by 2030, up from $3 billion in 2025. - Sustainable packaging and product design are shaping the category, including Henkel’s September 2025 introduction of an eco-friendly cardboard cartridge line in Europe for adhesives and sealants. - The cardboard cartridge line uses less plastic, is designed for improved recyclability and includes an auto-opening mechanism. - The report said more information is available through a free sample request. - The detailed report is available here.

Between the lines: - The market’s fragmentation suggests no single supplier dominates, even as Henkel leads the field. - Sustainability is moving from a nice-to-have to a competitive requirement, especially as regulations and low-VOC building standards tighten. - Prefabrication and modular construction are boosting demand for adhesives that cure quickly and bond reliably across materials. - The shift toward water-based, bio-based and hybrid products shows how construction materials are being pulled toward greener chemistry without sacrificing performance.

What’s next: - The report expects water-based adhesives, reactive adhesives, solvent-based adhesives and hot-melt adhesives to provide the largest growth opportunities through 2030. - Water-based adhesives are forecast to add about $3 billion from 2025 to 2030. - Reactive adhesives are expected to add about $2 billion, while solvent-based and hot-melt categories are each projected to add about $1 billion. - Asia Pacific growth will be driven by residential and mixed-use development, infrastructure investment and faster installation needs. - U.S. growth will be supported by renovations, low-VOC materials demand and continued improvements in bond strength and curing times.

The bottom line: - Construction adhesives are shifting toward greener, higher-performance products, and the biggest winners appear to be water-based technologies and companies with global scale, innovation capacity and strong construction ties.