Building and Construction Sealants Market Analysis

Resins (Silicone, Polyurethane, Plastisol, Emulsion, Polysulfide, Butyl-based)

The silicone sealants dominate the building and construction sealants market securing the largest share of 35.7% of global demand owing to an invaluable combination of properties such as high durability, flexibility, and resistance against extreme temperature, weathering, and chemical exposure. Moreover, silicone sealants usually exhibit outstanding adhesion to such substrates as glass, stone, metal, and concrete, thus enabling a multiplicity of usages within buildings and construction by offering a strengthened building framework.

The growing demand is owed to its unique feature of fulfilling specific performance requirements, including high-temperature resistance, UV stability, and mold and mildew resistance which makes them an ideal choice for building and other construction applications. For instance, in March 2024, WACKER announced a new production building for silicone sealants at the Nünchritz site in Germany as a major expansion project for its sealants business.

Technology (Water-based, Solvent-based, Reactive)

The water-based sealants segment in building and construction sealants market is expected to register rapid revenue growth during the forecast period owing to its wide applications in glazing, flooring, and roofing. Water-based sealants offer several advantages including ease of application, low odor, and minimal environmental impact. Also, water-based sealants are suitable for most substrates, including wood, metal, and concrete, thereby consolidating their position as the leading technology in the market.

Application (Flooring, Packaging, Food & Beverages, Construction, Automotive)

The flooring segment leads the application type in the building and construction sealants market due to the growing demand for durable and resilient flooring solutions. Waterproofing is an essential feature of sealants used in flooring applications, which can avoid moisture damage, slips, and falls. This growth is attributed to the trend of using an increasing amount of the following sealant types in flooring such as epoxy, polyurethane, and acrylic. Also, the increasing demand for low-maintenance and easy-to-clean flooring has accelerated the usage of sealants in different commercial and residential construction projects.

Our in-depth analysis of the building and construction sealants market includes the following segments: