Special Mortars for Construction Market Report 2025

The special mortars for construction market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $9.47 billion in 2024 to $9.91 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to urbanization and infrastructure development, increasing demand for energy-efficient buildings, expansion in renovation and restoration projects, a rise in high-rise construction, and growing awareness of green building materials.

The special mortars for construction market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.73 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The growth projected for the forecast period is driven by government investments in smart cities, rising demand for lightweight construction materials, growth in commercial real estate, an increase in modular and prefabricated construction, and expanding residential construction. Key trends in the forecast period include the integration of nanotechnology in mortars, development of self-healing mortars, growth in geopolymer-based mortars, use of recycled materials in production, and automation in mortar mixing and application systems.

The rise in residential construction is anticipated to drive the growth of the special mortars for construction market. Residential construction involves building new housing units such as single-family homes, apartments, and condominiums. This increase is largely attributed to population growth and urban migration, as more people moving to urban areas creates a heightened need for new housing developments to support the expanding population. Special mortars are essential in residential construction because they offer improved bonding, durability, and resistance to environmental elements, ensuring that homes are structurally sound and long-lasting. For example, in June 2024, the United States Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, reported that the seasonally adjusted annual rate of privately owned housing completions reached 1,514,000 in May 2024, representing a 1% increase from 1,499,000 in May 2023. As a result, the rise in residential construction is contributing to the expansion of the special mortars for construction market.

Leading companies in the special mortars for construction market are adopting advanced technologies such as 3D printing to boost construction efficiency, lower labor costs, and support intricate architectural designs. In construction, 3D printing refers to the layer-by-layer creation of building components using automated printers and specialized materials based on digital models. This technology helps reduce build times, cut down material waste, decrease reliance on manual labor, and allow for precise and complex design execution. For instance, in January 2025, Holcim Ltd., a building materials company based in Switzerland, introduced Tector 3D Mortar, the first locally produced material in Argentina specifically engineered for 3D printing in construction. This innovative product was developed in partnership with Holcim Argentina’s Innovation and Research Center and Teknix, an Argentina-based manufacturing firm. It is made from a blend of cement, sand, and specialized additives tailored for additive construction technology. The mortar has already been successfully used to 3D print full-scale building elements, showcasing its practical effectiveness.

In June 2024, SIKA AG, a specialty chemicals company based in Switzerland, acquired Chema for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, SIKA aims to bolster its market footprint and accelerate the spread of high-performance mortar solutions throughout Peru. Chem Masters del Perú S.A. is a Peru-based company that manufactures a range of construction mortars, including tile adhesives, grouts, waterproofing solutions, and other related products.

Major players in the special mortars for construction market are Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Holcim Ltd., CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., Sika AG, Knauf Gips KG, UltraTech Cement Limited, Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua S.A.B. de C.V., ARDEX GmbH, Uzin Utz SE, LATICRETE International Inc., Remmers GmbH, Baumit GmbH, Schluter-Systems KG, PCI Augsburg GmbH, ISOMAT S.A., Fosroc International Limited, Litokol S.p.A., Mapei S.p.A., Caparol Farben Lacke Bautenschutz GmbH & Co. KG, Kerakoll S.p.A.

North America was the largest region in the special mortars for construction market in 2024. The regions covered in special mortars for construction report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the special mortars for construction market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the construction sector, particularly in materials procurement and project costs. Higher duties on imported steel, aluminum, lumber, and machinery have driven up expenses for builders, contractors, and infrastructure developers, leading to increased project bids and delayed timelines. Construction equipment manufacturers face similar challenges, with tariffs on essential components and raw materials inflating production costs and squeezing margins. Additionally, retaliatory tariffs in international markets have curtailed exports of U.S.-made construction equipment and materials, further affecting profitability. The sector must now prioritize local sourcing, modular construction techniques, and supply chain diversification to control costs and ensure project viability amid ongoing trade uncertainties.

Special mortars for construction are specially formulated mortar mixtures designed to fulfill specific performance requirements that standard mortars cannot meet. These mortars are enhanced with additives or specialized ingredients to provide properties such as high strength, quick setting, water resistance, fire resistance, thermal insulation, or chemical resistance.

The main categories of special mortars for construction include dry special mortar and wet mixed special mortar. Dry special mortar is a factory-prepared, pre-mixed product that only requires water on-site and is intended for specific construction uses such as waterproofing, insulation, or tile fixing. Their applications include flooring, self-leveling, plastering, repair, tiling, and waterproofing. These mortars are distributed through various channels, including direct sales, distributors, online platforms, and retail outlets, and are utilized by end users in commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.

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The special mortars for construction market consist of sales of repair mortars, grouting mortars, waterproofing mortars, fire-resistant mortars, insulating mortars, tiling adhesive mortars and self-leveling mortars. 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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