PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1702048
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1702048
Waterproofing Membranes Market Report by Product, Usage, Application, and Region 2025-2033
The global waterproofing membranes market size reached USD 28.8 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 46.1 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.11% during 2025-2033. The increasing construction of residential and commercial spaces, rising development of smart and self-healing adhesives, and the growing investment in research and development (R&D) activities are some of the major factors propelling the market.
Waterproofing membranes are specialized materials used in construction to create a barrier that prevents the passage of water or moisture through building structures. They can withstand exposure to environmental factors like ultraviolet (UV) rays, temperature fluctuations, and chemicals. They extend the lifespan of buildings by protecting them from water-related issues, such as corrosion, mold, and structural damage. They are applied to outdoor areas like plazas, decks, and balconies to protect the underlying structure and prevent water damage. Besides this, they are utilized in water containment structures to avoid leakage and maintain water quality.
Rapid urbanization and the increasing population across the globe are positively influencing the market. Additionally, the rising need to renovate and remodel existing structures to meet modern building standards is driving the demand for waterproofing membranes. Apart from this, the rise in extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and heavy rainfall, is catalyzing the demand for robust waterproofing solutions. Furthermore, the increasing construction of bridges, tunnels, and transportation systems is driving the need for waterproofing solutions to ensure their longevity and functionality. Moreover, the leading market players are investing in research and development (R&D) activities in material science and construction technologies to develop more advanced and efficient waterproofing membranes.
Waterproofing Membranes Market Trends/Drivers:
Rising construction activities
The increasing construction activities of residential and commercial spaces across the globe represent one of the key factors catalyzing the demand for waterproofing membranes to protect the infrastructure from water damage. Waterproofing membranes help in ensuring the longevity and durability of buildings, especially in areas prone to heavy rainfall or flooding. Additionally, the construction industry is witnessing a shift towards sustainable and energy-efficient building practices. Waterproofing membranes that offer both waterproofing and insulation properties align with this trend. These green building practices are further driving the demand for advanced and eco-friendly waterproofing solutions that generate minimal carbon footprint and promote environmental health.
Stringent building regulations and standards
The governing authorities and regulatory bodies of various countries are imposing stricter building codes and standards related to water management and building safety. Additionally, the increasing use of waterproofing membranes to provide an effective means of preventing water ingress and ensuring structural integrity is offering a favorable market outlook. Waterproofing membranes act as a protective barrier, preventing water from seeping into the construction materials and contributing to the overall longevity of buildings. Furthermore, the growing environmental concerns and the rising emphasis on sustainability to promote environmental health are encouraging manufacturers to develop eco-friendly waterproofing membranes with optimal durability and energy efficiency.
Technological advancements
The development of modern waterproofing membranes with superior performance, ease of installation, and longer lifespans is influencing the market positively. Additionally, the leading industry investors are focusing on introducing innovative products, which include self-adhesive membranes with convenient installation and reduced labor costs. Apart from this, the development of composite membranes is attracting a wider consumer base. These membranes combine multiple layers or materials to enhance durability and insulation properties. Furthermore, the launch of smart and self-healing membranes is contributing to the market growth. These innovative products can autonomously detect and repair small leaks or damages and aid in reducing the risk of water infiltration.
Waterproofing Membranes Industry Segmentation:
Breakup by Product:
- Liquid Applied Membranes
- Cementitious
- Bituminous
- Polyurethane
- Acrylic
- Other
- Sheet Membranes
- Bituminous
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)
- Other
Liquid applied membranes dominate the market
Breakup by Usage:
- Refurbishment
- New Construction
New construction holds the largest market share
Breakup by Application:
- Roofing and Walls
- Water and Waste Management
- Building Structures
- Tunnel Liners
- Bridges and Highways
Roofing and walls represent the largest market segment
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Asia Pacific exhibits a clear dominance, accounting for the largest waterproofing membranes market share
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, Asia Pacific accounted for the largest market share since the region experiences diverse climatic conditions, including heavy rainfall and monsoons in many areas. Consequently, there is a rise in the demand for effective waterproofing solutions to protect buildings and infrastructure from water damage. Additionally, rapid urbanization and the increasing population are driving the demand for waterproofing membranes. Apart from this, governments and regulatory bodies in Asia-Pacific countries are increasingly implementing stricter building codes and standards related to water management and safety. These regulations emphasize the use of waterproofing membranes, further stimulating market growth. Moreover, Asia-Pacific is witnessing a shift towards sustainable building practices and green construction.
Competitive Landscape:
Waterproofing membrane manufacturers are investing in R&D activities to develop advanced materials and technologies. They are focusing on the development of membranes with improved performance, durability, and sustainability. This includes innovations in composite materials, self-healing technologies, and eco-friendly materials. Additionally, they are innovating and promoting eco-friendly products with minimal carbon emissions and energy-efficient properties. Apart from this, they are actively engaged in marketing and educational initiatives to raise awareness about the importance of waterproofing in construction. They are also collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors to provide training and promote best practices. Furthermore, many companies are implementing stringent quality control processes to meet or exceed industry standards and regulations.
The report has provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the key players in the market include:
- BASF SE
- Carlisle Companies Incorporated
- Dow Inc.
- Firestone Building Products (Holcim Group)
- Fosroc Inc. (JMH Group)
- GAF Materials Corporation (Standard Industries)
- GCP Applied Technologies (W. R. Grace and Company)
- Johns Manville (Berkshire Hathaway Inc.)
- Mapei S.p.A
- Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG
- Renolit SE (JM Holding GmbH & Co. KGaA)
- Sika AG
- Soprema S.A.S.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- 1.What was the size of the global waterproofing membranes market in 2024?
- 2.What is the expected growth rate of the global waterproofing membranes market during 2025-2033?
- 3.What are the key factors driving the global waterproofing membranes market?
- 4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global waterproofing membranes market?
- 5.What is the breakup of the global waterproofing membranes market based on the product?
- 6.What is the breakup of the global waterproofing membranes market based on the usage?
- 7.What is the breakup of the global waterproofing membranes market based on application?
- 8.What are the key regions in the global waterproofing membranes market?
- 9.Who are the key players/companies in the global waterproofing membranes market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Waterproofing Membranes Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Product
- 6.1 Liquid Applied Membranes
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Key Segments
- 6.1.2.1 Cementitious
- 6.1.2.2 Bituminous
- 6.1.2.3 Polyurethane
- 6.1.2.4 Acrylic
- 6.1.2.5 Other
- 6.1.3 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Sheet Membranes
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Key Segments
- 6.2.2.1 Bituminous
- 6.2.2.2 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- 6.2.2.3 Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)
- 6.2.2.4 Other
- 6.2.3 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Usage
- 7.1 Refurbishment
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 New Construction
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Application
- 8.1 Roofing and Walls
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Water and Waste Management
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Building Structures
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4 Tunnel Liners
- 8.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.2 Market Forecast
- 8.5 Bridges and Highways
- 8.5.1 Market Trends
- 8.5.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Region
- 9.1 North America
- 9.1.1 United States
- 9.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.1.2 Canada
- 9.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.1.1 United States
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific
- 9.2.1 China
- 9.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.2 Japan
- 9.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.3 India
- 9.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.4 South Korea
- 9.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.5 Australia
- 9.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.6 Indonesia
- 9.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.7 Others
- 9.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2.1 China
- 9.3 Europe
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.2 France
- 9.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.3 United Kingdom
- 9.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.4 Italy
- 9.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.5 Spain
- 9.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.6 Russia
- 9.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.7 Others
- 9.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3.1 Germany
- 9.4 Latin America
- 9.4.1 Brazil
- 9.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.2 Mexico
- 9.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.3 Others
- 9.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4.1 Brazil
- 9.5 Middle East and Africa
- 9.5.1 Market Trends
- 9.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 9.5.3 Market Forecast
10 SWOT Analysis
- 10.1 Overview
- 10.2 Strengths
- 10.3 Weaknesses
- 10.4 Opportunities
- 10.5 Threats
11 Value Chain Analysis
12 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.1 Overview
- 12.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.6 Threat of Substitutes
13 Price Analysis
14 Competitive Landscape
- 14.1 Market Structure
- 14.2 Key Players
- 14.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 14.3.1 BASF SE
- 14.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.1.3 Financials
- 14.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.2 Carlisle Companies Incorporated
- 14.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.2.3 Financials
- 14.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.3 Dow Inc.
- 14.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.3.3 Financials
- 14.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 14.3.4 Firestone Building Products (Holcim Group)
- 14.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.5 Fosroc Inc. (JMH Group)
- 14.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.6 GAF Materials Corporation (Standard Industries)
- 14.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.7 GCP Applied Technologies (W. R. Grace and Company)
- 14.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.7.3 Financials
- 14.3.8 Johns Manville (Berkshire Hathaway Inc.)
- 14.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.9 Mapei S.p.A
- 14.3.9.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.10 Paul Bauder GmbH & Co. KG
- 14.3.10.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.11 Renolit SE (JM Holding GmbH & Co. KGaA)
- 14.3.11.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.12 Sika AG
- 14.3.12.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.12.3 Financials
- 14.3.13 Soprema S.A.S.
- 14.3.13.1 Company Overview
- 14.3.13.2 Product Portfolio
- 14.3.1 BASF SE
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Global: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
- Figure 2: Global: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2019-2024
- Figure 3: Global: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 4: Global: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Breakup by Product (in %), 2024
- Figure 5: Global: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Breakup by Usage (in %), 2024
- Figure 6: Global: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Breakup by Application (in %), 2024
- Figure 7: Global: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 8: Global: Waterproofing Membranes (Liquid Applied Membranes) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 9: Global: Waterproofing Membranes (Liquid Applied Membranes) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 10: Global: Waterproofing Membranes (Sheet Membranes) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 11: Global: Waterproofing Membranes (Sheet Membranes) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 12: Global: Waterproofing Membranes (Refurbishment) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 13: Global: Waterproofing Membranes (Refurbishment) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 14: Global: Waterproofing Membranes (New Construction) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 15: Global: Waterproofing Membranes (New Construction) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 16: Global: Waterproofing Membranes (Roofing and Walls) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 17: Global: Waterproofing Membranes (Roofing and Walls) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 18: Global: Waterproofing Membranes (Water and Waste Management) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 19: Global: Waterproofing Membranes (Water and Waste Management) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 20: Global: Waterproofing Membranes (Building Structures) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 21: Global: Waterproofing Membranes (Building Structures) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 22: Global: Waterproofing Membranes (Tunnel Liners) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 23: Global: Waterproofing Membranes (Tunnel Liners) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 24: Global: Waterproofing Membranes (Bridges and Highways) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 25: Global: Waterproofing Membranes (Bridges and Highways) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 26: North America: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 27: North America: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 28: United States: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 29: United States: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 30: Canada: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 31: Canada: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 32: Asia-Pacific: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 33: Asia-Pacific: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 34: China: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 35: China: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 36: Japan: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 37: Japan: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 38: India: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 39: India: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 40: South Korea: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 41: South Korea: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 42: Australia: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 43: Australia: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 44: Indonesia: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 45: Indonesia: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 46: Others: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 47: Others: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 48: Europe: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 49: Europe: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 50: Germany: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 51: Germany: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 52: France: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 53: France: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 54: United Kingdom: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 55: United Kingdom: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 56: Italy: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 57: Italy: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 58: Spain: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 59: Spain: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 60: Russia: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 61: Russia: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 62: Others: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 63: Others: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 64: Latin America: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 65: Latin America: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 66: Brazil: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 67: Brazil: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 68: Mexico: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 69: Mexico: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 70: Others: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 71: Others: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 72: Middle East and Africa: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 73: Middle East and Africa: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Breakup by Country (in %), 2024
- Figure 74: Middle East and Africa: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 75: Global: Waterproofing Membranes Industry: SWOT Analysis
- Figure 76: Global: Waterproofing Membranes Industry: Value Chain Analysis
- Figure 77: Global: Waterproofing Membranes Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
List of Tables
- Table 1: Global: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2024 and 2033
- Table 2: Global: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Breakup by Product (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 3: Global: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Breakup by Usage (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 4: Global: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 5: Global: Waterproofing Membranes Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 6: Global: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Competitive Structure
- Table 7: Global: Waterproofing Membranes Market: Key Players
