APAC Construction Chemicals Industry Overview

Study Period: | 2018 - 2028 |
Fastest Growing Market: | Asia Pacific |
Largest Market: | Asia Pacific |
CAGR: | > 6.5 % |
Major Players![]() *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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APAC Construction Chemicals Market Analysis
The Asia-Pacific construction chemicals market is estimated to witness a healthy growth, at an estimated CAGR of over 6.5%, over the forecast period. Growing construction activities in the region and increasing investments in the infrastructure sector are some of the factors driving the growth of the market studied.
- Increasing environmental regulations regarding VOC emissions remain a constraint for the growth of the market studied.
- The concrete admixture and cement grinding aids segment dominated the market, by product type. Moreover, it is expected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
- The residential segment dominated the market, by end-user sector. However, the industrial segment is expected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
APAC Construction Chemicals Industry Segments
The Asia-Pacific construction chemicals market report includes:
Product Type | |
Concrete Admixture and Cement Grinding Aids | |
Surface Treatment | |
Repair and Rehabilitation | |
Protective Coatings | |
Industrial Flooring | |
Waterproofing | |
Adhesive and Sealants | |
Grout and Anchor |
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Geography | |
China | |
India | |
Japan | |
Indonesia | |
Australia & New Zealand | |
Taiwan | |
Thailand | |
Malaysia | |
The Philippines | |
Bangladesh | |
Vietnam | |
Singapore | |
Sri Lanka | |
Rest of Asia-Pacific |
APAC Construction Chemicals Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the APAC Construction Chemicals Market according to our research experts:
Increasing Demand for Concrete Admixtures and Cement Grinding Aids
- Concrete admixtures are ingredients that are added to the concrete mixture before or during mixing. Concrete admixtures reduce concrete construction cost by modifying the properties of hardened concrete, thereby ensuring better quality during mixing, transporting, placing, and curing. This allows users to overcome emergencies during concrete operations.
- The admixture is generally added in a relatively small quantity, ranging from 0.005% to 2%, by weight of cement. However, overuse of admixtures has detrimental effects on the quality and properties of concrete.
- Based on function, admixtures are categorized into several types, which include air-entertaining, retarding, accelerating, plasticizing, and water reducing, among others. The special category admixtures have various functions, including shrinkage reduction, corrosion inhibition, workability enhancement, alkali-silica reactivity reduction, bonding, coloring, and damp proofing.
- Asia-Pacific has the largest market for concrete admixture, owing to the massive growth in construction in India, China, and various Southeast Asian countries. Various incentives by the governments of the respective countries to promote the infrastructure sector, coupled with the booming residential sector (owing to the burgeoning middle-class population), have largely facilitated the growth of the construction sector in Asia-Pacific, over the recent years.
- Demand for concrete admixture is increasing at a rapid rate. Manufacturers are responding to this demand and have started taking action. For example, BASF launched Master X-Seed STE admixture for the concrete industry. The product was introduced specifically for the Asia-Pacific region, as it enhances concrete strength’s development and performance characteristics.

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China to Dominate the Market
- China dominated the Asia-Pacific market share. With growing investments and the construction activities in the country, the demand for construction chemicals is projected to grow during the forecast period.
- The continuous improvements in economic conditions in the region have enhanced the financial status of the consumers, in turn, boosting the demand for buildings and other infrastructural activities in the country.
- China’s 13th Five Year Plan started in 2016 as it was an important year for the country’s engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) industry. In addition to this, the country ventured into new business models domestically and internationally, during the year. Although the construction sector slowed down after 2013, it is still a major contributor to the GDP of the country.
- The country has been spending over USD 100 billion every year to continue building the leading rail system in the world. By 2020, network for high-speed railways is expected to reach 30,000 kilometers, and by 2025, it is expected to further reach 38,000 kilometers.
- Moreover, restrictions on foreign investment on land development, high-end hotels, office buildings, international exhibition centers, and construction and operation of large theme parks have also been lifted. The growth in infrastructure and transportation sectors is expected to boost the construction chemicals market in the country, over the forecast period.

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APAC Construction Chemicals Market Competitor Analysis
The market for construction chemicals in Asia-pacific is fragmented in nature. The top 8 companies in the market account only for 15% of the total market. The major companies include Sika AG, BASF SE, 3M, Arkema Group, and Dow, among others.
APAC Construction Chemicals Market Top Players
Sika AG
BASF SE
3M
Arkema Group
Dow
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

APAC Construction Chemicals Market Report - Table of Contents
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1. INTRODUCTION
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1.1 Study Assumptions
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1.2 Scope of the Study
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2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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4. MARKET DYNAMICS
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4.1 Drivers
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4.1.1 Rising Residential and Commercial Construction Activities in the Region
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4.1.2 Increasing Investments in the Infrastructure Sector
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4.2 Restraints
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4.3 Industry Value-Chain Analysis
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4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
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4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
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4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
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4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
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4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
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4.4.5 Degree of Competition
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5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 Product Type
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5.1.1 Concrete Admixture and Cement Grinding Aids
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5.1.2 Surface Treatment
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5.1.3 Repair and Rehabilitation
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5.1.4 Protective Coatings
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5.1.5 Industrial Flooring
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5.1.6 Waterproofing
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5.1.7 Adhesive and Sealants
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5.1.8 Grout and Anchor
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5.2 End-user Sector
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5.2.1 Commercial
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5.2.1.1 Office Space
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5.2.1.2 Retails
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5.2.1.3 Education Institutes
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5.2.1.4 Hospitals
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5.2.1.5 Hotels
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5.2.1.6 Other Commercials
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5.2.2 Industrial
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5.2.2.1 Cement
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5.2.2.2 Iron and Steel
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5.2.2.3 Capital Goods
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5.2.2.4 Automobile
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5.2.2.5 Pharmaceutical
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5.2.2.6 Paper
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5.2.2.7 Petrochemical (Including Fertilizers)
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5.2.2.8 Food and Beverage
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5.2.2.9 Other Industrials
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5.2.3 Infrastructure
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5.2.3.1 Roads and Bridges
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5.2.3.2 Railways
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5.2.3.3 Metros
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5.2.3.4 Airports
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5.2.3.5 Water
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5.2.3.6 Energy
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5.2.4 Residential
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5.2.4.1 Elite Housing
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5.2.4.2 Middle-class Housing
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5.2.4.3 Low-cost Housing
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5.2.5 Public Space
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5.2.5.1 Government Buildings
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5.2.5.2 Statues and Monuments
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5.3 Geography
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5.3.1 China
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5.3.2 India
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5.3.3 Japan
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5.3.4 Indonesia
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5.3.5 Australia & New Zealand
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5.3.6 Taiwan
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5.3.7 Thailand
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5.3.8 Malaysia
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5.3.9 The Philippines
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5.3.10 Bangladesh
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5.3.11 Vietnam
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5.3.12 Singapore
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5.3.13 Sri Lanka
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5.3.14 Rest of Asia-Pacific
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6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
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6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
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6.2 Market Share Analysis**
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6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
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6.4 Company Profiles
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6.4.1 3M
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6.4.2 Arkema Group
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6.4.3 Ashland
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6.4.4 BASF SE
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6.4.5 Bolton Group
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6.4.6 Cemetaid (N.S.W.) Pty Ltd
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6.4.7 Chryso SAS
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6.4.8 CICO Group
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6.4.9 Dow
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6.4.10 Fosroc Inc.
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6.4.11 Franklin International
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6.4.12 Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
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6.4.13 LafargeHolcim
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6.4.14 MAPEI SpA
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6.4.15 MUHU Construction Materials Co. Ltd
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6.4.16 Nouryon
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6.4.17 Pidilite Industries Limited
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6.4.18 RPM International Inc.
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6.4.19 Sika AG
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6.4.20 Thermax Global
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7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
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7.1 Increasing Foreign Direct Investments in India and the Southeast Asian Countries
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APAC Construction Chemicals Market Research FAQs
What is the study period of this market?
The Asia-Pacific Construction Chemicals Market is studied from 2018 - 2028.
What is the growth rate of Asia-Pacific Construction Chemicals Market?
The Asia-Pacific Construction Chemicals Market is growing at a CAGR of >6.5% over the next 5 years.
Which region has highest growth rate in Asia-Pacific Construction Chemicals Market?
Asia Pacific is growing at the highest CAGR over 2018 - 2028.
Which region has largest share in Asia-Pacific Construction Chemicals Market?
Asia Pacific holds highest share in 2021.
Who are the key players in Asia-Pacific Construction Chemicals Market?
Sika AG, BASF SE, 3M, Arkema Group, Dow are the major companies operating in Asia-Pacific Construction Chemicals Market.
Asia-Pacific Construction Chemicals Industry Reports
In-depth industry statistics and market share insights of the Asia-Pacific Construction Chemicals sector for 2020, 2021, and 2022. The Asia-Pacific Construction Chemicals research report provides a comprehensive outlook of the market size and an industry growth forecast for 2023 to 2028. Available to download is a free sample file of the Asia-Pacific Construction Chemicals report PDF.