Dry Mix Mortar Additives and Chemicals Market Report 2025

The dry mix mortar additives and chemicals market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $22.77 billion in 2024 to $24.55 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth observed during the historic period is due to increasing urbanization and infrastructure development, a rising demand for efficient building materials, greater awareness of energy-efficient construction, government initiatives supporting affordable housing, and the growing popularity of ready-mix construction solutions.

The dry mix mortar additives and chemicals market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $32.77 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The projected growth in the forecast period is driven by rapid infrastructure expansion in developing countries, the advancement of smart city projects, increased investments in transportation infrastructure, a surge in prefabricated construction methods, and heightened demand for fire-resistant materials. Key trends expected during the forecast period include the use of nanomaterials for improved performance, the incorporation of self-healing concrete additives, the adoption of bio-based and eco-friendly chemical formulations, the application of 3D printing with dry mix mortar, and the utilization of AI and data analytics in formulation design.

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.

Leading companies in the dry mix mortar additives and chemicals market are concentrating on technological innovations such as natural cellulose ether-based thickeners to improve both the sustainability and performance of their products. Natural cellulose ether-based thickeners are water-soluble polymers derived from plant cellulose that are chemically modified to enhance water retention, thickening, and workability in products such as paints and dry mix mortars. For instance, in April 2022, Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V., a Netherlands-based specialty chemicals company, introduced Bermocoll FLOW cellulose ether, a natural alternative that offers excellent spatter resistance and low splash, while improving flow and leveling properties in water-based paints and mortars. This product delivers unique benefits that boost the performance and sustainability of waterborne paints, coatings, and related chemicals. It provides excellent flow and leveling while maintaining stable viscosity across a broad pH and temperature range. Bermocoll FLOW enhances sag resistance, water retention, and workability, ensuring smooth application and proper film formation. Additionally, it reduces spatter and improves brushability, supporting cleaner and easier application. It facilitates lower VOC formulations, meeting environmental regulations, and its compatibility with diverse formulations allows developers to create high-performance, eco-friendly chemicals and products with consistent quality.

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

North America was the largest region in the dry mix mortar additives and chemicals market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in dry mix mortar additives and chemicals report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the dry mix mortar additives and chemicals 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 intensifying U.S. tariffs and escalating trade tensions in spring 2025 are expected to have a significant impact on the chemicals sector, which is bearing a disproportionate burden, particularly from tariffs on petrochemicals and intermediates, where affordable domestic substitutes are often unavailable. Producers of specialty chemicals, heavily dependent on Chinese raw materials, are experiencing production disruptions. At the same time, fertilizer manufacturers are seeing profit margins eroded due to tariffs on phosphate imports. In response, companies are ramping up R&D into bio-based alternatives, forming procurement alliances to consolidate buying power, and shifting production to tariff-neutral nations such as Saudi Arabia.

Dry mix mortar additives and chemicals are materials incorporated into dry mortar blends to enhance characteristics such as workability, water retention, adhesion, setting time, and durability. They facilitate easier application of the mortar while boosting its strength and long-term resilience in construction.

The primary categories of dry mix mortar additives and chemicals include additives and chemicals. Additives are substances introduced in small amounts to a product (such as food, fuel, or construction materials) to improve its properties, performance, appearance, or preservation. The various types of additives include binders, formulators, modifiers, and adhesives, which serve functions such as water resistance, heat resistance, strength enhancement, durability improvement, and adhesion promotion. These additives find applications in residential construction, commercial construction, infrastructure development and renovation, as well as repair work, serving end users such as the construction sector, manufacturing industry, infrastructure and road projects, real estate development, and do-it-yourself (DIY) initiatives.

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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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