Dry Mix Mortar Additives and Chemicals Market Report 2026

The dry mix mortar additives and chemicals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $24.55 billion in 2025 to $26.44 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to urban construction growth, use of cement based mortars, demand for efficient building materials, expansion of residential projects, availability of construction additives.

The dry mix mortar additives and chemicals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $35.16 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to smart city development, demand for durable infrastructure, growth in renovation activities, adoption of sustainable construction materials, expansion of prefabricated construction. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for high performance mortars, increasing use of polymer modified additives, expansion of infrastructure construction projects, rising adoption of ready to use mortar systems, focus on durability and workability enhancement.

The increasing demand for sustainable construction is anticipated to drive the growth of the dry mix mortar additives and chemicals market moving forward. Sustainable construction involves building techniques that minimize environmental impact and utilize resources efficiently. This rising demand is largely driven by regulatory pressure to reduce carbon emissions, as governments enforce stricter green building codes and climate policies, encouraging builders to adopt sustainable practices to comply and avoid penalties. Dry-mix mortar additives and chemicals contribute to sustainable construction by enhancing water retention, adhesion, and durability in mortar, thereby extending building lifespan and reducing the need for repairs and material waste. For example, in July 2024, the US Green Building Council, a US-based non-profit organization, reported involvement in over 46,000 residential projects certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system, with new LEED residential project registrations rising nearly 5% in 2023. Thus, the growing demand for sustainable construction is fueling the expansion of the mortar additives and chemicals market.

Major companies in the dry mix mortar additives and chemicals market are emphasizing the development of innovative products, such as lightweight, high-performance thin-set adhesive mortars, which provide enhanced workability, extended open time, and reduced material weight for easier on-site handling. A lightweight thin-set adhesive mortar is a cementitious, polymer-modified dry mix engineered to bond tile and stone while offering lower density and prolonged workable placement time. It delivers a creamy, easy-to-trowel consistency; extended open time for layout flexibility; high bond strength that meets or exceeds industry standards; and reformulated fillers that reduce bulk weight compared with traditional sand-filled mortars. For instance, in August 2023, LATICRETE International Inc., a US-based construction chemicals company, introduced 254 PLATINUM Plus, a lightweight thin-set adhesive mortar featuring a 60-minute open time, a 25 lb (11.3 kg) bag that covers the same area as a standard 50 lb bag, and an ANSI A118.15 performance rating. The formulation is silica-sand free for improved safety, UL GREENGUARD certified for low VOCs, includes Microban antimicrobial protection to resist odor- and stain-causing bacteria, and is suitable for interior, exterior, and submerged commercial and residential tile installations, offering easier handling, consistent coverage, and best-in-class performance for installers and specifiers.

In June 2023, Saint-Gobain, a France-based building materials company, acquired United Paints and Chemicals S.A.E. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to broaden Saint-Gobain’s presence in Egypt and enhance its solutions portfolio for the construction sector in the Middle East and Africa. United Paints and Chemicals S.A.E. is an Egypt-based company specializes in cement-based ready-mixed mortars and dry-mix mortar additives and chemicals.

Major companies operating in the dry mix mortar additives and chemicals market are BASF SE, Dow Inc., Sika AG, Wacker Chemie AG, Evonik Industries AG, MAPEI S.p.A., Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Ashland Inc., Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V., Lotte Fine Chemical Co. Ltd., Avebe U.A., Rudolf GmbH, Innospec Inc., Celotech Chemical Co. Ltd., Mikem Chemical Co. Ltd., Sidley Chemical Co. Ltd., Kima Chemical Co. Ltd., Landu New Materials Co. Ltd., Shandong Head Co. Ltd., Firstchoice Specialty Chemicals Pvt Ltd, Kundu Chemicals.

North America was the largest region in the dry mix mortar additives and chemicals market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the dry mix mortar additives and chemicals market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the dry mix mortar additives and chemicals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The dry mix mortar additives and chemicals market consists of sales of plasticizers, defoamers, shrinkage reducers, anti-foaming agents, bonding agents, and corrosion inhibitors. 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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