Prefabricated Building Sealant Market Report 2025

The prefabricated building sealant market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.11 billion in 2024 to $2.25 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to higher spending in the construction sector, expanding urban infrastructure development, increasing demand for modular buildings, a growing focus on energy efficiency, and a rising preference for eco-friendly construction.

The prefabricated building sealant market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.88 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. In the forecast period, growth is expected to be driven by greater emphasis on building safety, increased investment in housing projects, faster project completion rates, growing demand for prefabricated structures, and a stronger focus on sustainability. Key trends anticipated during this period include the adoption of smart sealant technologies, the introduction of self-healing sealant formulations, a shift toward hybrid polymer solutions, the use of nanomaterials in sealants, and the application of artificial intelligence in material testing.

The rising spending in the construction sector is expected to drive growth in the prefabricated building sealant market in the coming years. Construction sector spending encompasses total investments in residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects within a given timeframe. This spending is increasing largely due to significant government funding directed toward infrastructure developments, which in turn fuels demand for civil engineering and public works. Such investments support the prefabricated building sealant market by financing large-scale projects that require efficient, durable, and quick-application sealing solutions to maintain structural strength and energy efficiency. For example, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), a US-based professional organization, projected in January 2025 that commercial construction spending would grow modestly by 1.7% in that year, with a stronger increase expected to reach 4.2% growth by 2026. Therefore, the surge in construction sector spending is a key driver for the prefabricated building sealant market.

Key players in the prefabricated building sealant market are focusing on developing advanced products such as hybrid adhesives and sealants to improve bonding strength and sealing performance on a variety of materials and under different conditions. These innovations offer durability, flexibility, and resistance to weather, moisture, and chemicals. Hybrid adhesives and sealants are single-component materials that combine strong adhesion with flexible sealing, often using silane-modified polymers, providing versatile and long-lasting performance across multiple surfaces. For instance, in April 2024, MAPEI S.p.A., an Italy-based company specializing in chemical products for construction, launched Mapeflex MS 55. This product is a fast-curing hybrid adhesive and sealant with high initial tack and a high modulus of elasticity, suitable for both flexible bonding and sealing of expansion and fillet joints in construction and industrial uses. It can be applied on various substrates, including damp surfaces, and is free from silicones and isocyanates, making it environmentally friendly and safe for contact with potable water.

In December 2023, Arkema S.A., a chemical manufacturing company headquartered in France, acquired Arc Building Products for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance Arkema’s footprint in the Irish construction market and broaden its range of high-performance adhesives and sealants by leveraging Arc Building Products’ local expertise and distribution network. Arc Building Products is an Ireland-based manufacturer specializing in building sealants.

Major players in the prefabricated building sealant market are BASF SE, Dow Inc., 3M Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Sika AG, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Wacker Chemie AG, Mapei S.p.A., H.B. Fuller Company, Arkema S.A., Elkem ASA, Pidilite Industries Limited, Soudal N.V., Tremco Incorporated, Ardex GmbH, Guangzhou Baiyun Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co. Ltd., Akfix, Supex Co. Ltd., Shandong Tengyu Chemical Co. Ltd., and Conrepair Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the prefabricated building sealant market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in prefabricated building sealant report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the prefabricated building sealant 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.

Prefabricated building sealant is a specially designed material used to seal joints, seams, and gaps in prefabricated building components. It provides airtightness, watertightness, and flexibility between pre-made panels or modules, thereby improving the building’s durability and energy efficiency. These sealants play a crucial role in preserving structural integrity and preventing the infiltration of moisture or air in modular construction.

The primary types of prefabricated building sealants include silicone sealants, polyurethane sealants, acrylic sealants, polysulfide sealants, and hybrid sealants. Silicone sealants are flexible and durable adhesives widely used for sealing joints and gaps in construction, automotive, and industrial applications, thanks to their excellent resistance to weather, moisture, and temperature extremes. These sealants offer properties such as resistance to temperature, water, ultraviolet (UV) rays, fire, and soundproofing. They are distributed through various channels, including direct sales, online platforms, retail outlets, wholesale distributors, and distributor networks. Their applications span residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional prefabricated buildings, as well as temporary prefabricated structures, catering to key sectors such as construction, infrastructure development, energy, transportation, and healthcare facilities.

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The prefabricated building sealant market consists of sales of butyl rubber sealant tape, two-part epoxy sealant, fire-resistant sealant, and weatherproof silicone joint sealant. 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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