Waterproofing Chemicals Market to Reach $15.77 Billion by 2035, Driven by Urbanization and Infrastructure Expansion
The global waterproofing chemicals market is projected to hit USD 15.77 billion by 2035, fueled by increasing urbanization, infrastructure expansion, and a rising focus on building longevity. The U.S. market alone is expected to reach USD 2.56 billion by 2035. Key growth drivers include aging infrastructure renovation, commercial construction, and stringent building codes. Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region, while membranes, polymer-based systems, residential construction, and roofing/terraces were dominant segments in 2025.
The global waterproofing chemicals market is forecasted to achieve a value of USD 15.77 billion by 2035, propelled primarily by rapid urbanization, significant infrastructure development, and growing awareness regarding building durability and life cycle cost savings. The U.S. market is also set for substantial growth, projected to reach USD 2.56 billion by 2035 from USD 1.37 billion in 2025, driven by factors such as aging infrastructure renovation, increased residential and commercial construction, strict building regulations, and evolving climate challenges. Emerging economies, particularly in the Asia Pacific region, are major contributors to market expansion due to large-scale construction activities. Asia Pacific stands out as both the dominant and fastest-growing regional market, expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.16%, thanks to massive investments in residential and infrastructure projects across countries like China, India, and Southeast Asia. North America also shows steady growth, focusing on renovation and high-performance materials. In terms of market segmentation for 2025, membranes led product types with a 52% share, while polymer-based waterproofing dominated technology at 46%. Roofing and terraces constituted the largest application segment (34%), and residential construction held the biggest end-user share (41%). Sheet & roll membrane systems were the leading installation type with 58% market share, although liquid-applied systems are the fastest-growing across multiple categories. Recent innovations include Sika's sustainable low-VOC membranes and MBCC Group's advanced polymer-modified systems.
