01 Growing Investments in Infrastructure DevelopmentA significant aspect driving market expansion is the growing number of infrastructure development projects in developed and developing countries. Other important drivers projected to fuel revenue growth in the market include investment in infrastructure projects, expanding current airports and building new ones, and increasing educational institutions, hospitals, industrial facilities, and water infrastructure.Additionally, construction adhesives are used in flooring installation, laminating, and roofing applications. Developments in polyurethane and epoxy-based adhesives have resulted in an extension of these adhesives' application areas in the construction sector. Therefore, the growing investments in infrastructure development are expected to boost market growth.
02 Rising Demand from Asia-Pacific RegionThe Asia-Pacific region is expected to be the fastest-escalating market for construction adhesives. The construction sector is growing in Asia-Pacific because of increased local demand and the availability of low-cost labor. As a result, market players are concentrating on this area to grow their market share and profits. China, Japan, India, and South Korea are significant developing countries in Asia-Pacific. Rising disposable income, strong economic growth, and soaring construction activities have primarily supported market growth in the region.Asia-Pacific was the biggest market for the global construction industry in 2021 and will continue to dominate. Asia-Pacific is a developing market since Asian cities are home to over half of the world's urban population and are expected to account for two-thirds of the global urban population growth. Asia-Pacific's key drivers of construction adhesive are the rising need for residential and commercial construction and government regulations to preserve the environment and human health from harmful VOC emissions.
01 Limitations of Hot-Melt AdhesivesIn conditions such as high temperatures that can fully melt an adhesive and thermal strain on the substrate, hot-melt adhesives do not display good bonding strength. Many hot-melt adhesives are also chemical- and weather-resistant, which might negatively influence construction adhesives globally.Other issues manufacturers face include poor adherence, adhesive charring, adhesive gelling, stringing (when adhesive materials are left behind on the nozzle), and adhesive fuming. These concerns result in increased downtime, product waste, and manufacturing costs. One of the major concerns that arise when hot-melt adhesives are used for construction purposes is charring. All these factors restrict market growth.
01 Increasing Demand from the Residential SectorThe growing population and increasing disposable income among developing economies have impacted the demand side of the residential sector. The demand for residential buildings has increased exponentially due to the need for better living standards and focus on investments in developing countries. With tremendous development potential for single-family dwelling construction and multifamily housing units, the global residential building construction industry is expected to increase.Cost cutting, quality improvement, and customer happiness become more crucial as businesses move from supplier to buyer-driven. Simultaneously, the worldwide residential building construction industry is driven by rising business sector growth, low-loan cost circumstances, expanding discretionary cashflows, rapid urbanization, rising population, and creative advancements. The residential sector contributes around 44% of the total construction growth and is expected to grow at a 7.1% CAGR. Therefore, increasing demand from the residential sector is expected to create opportunities for market growth.
February 2026 Henkel entered a strategic partnership with Wetherby Laroc to strengthen its building products and facade systems portfolio. The collaboration was structured as a joint venture, with Henkel becoming the majority shareholder of Wetherby Laroc. The partnership combines Wetherby Laroc’s expertise in high-performance building products with Henkel’s adhesive and construction technology capabilities to expand solutions for energy-efficient buildings and modern construction applications.
August 2025 Sika continued expanding its construction bonding solutions portfolio through innovation in high-performance adhesive technologies. The company focused on developing advanced bonding solutions for construction, refurbishment, and infrastructure applications, supporting demand for durable and sustainable building materials.
July 2025 H.B. Fuller expanded its construction adhesive development initiatives by focusing on sustainable bonding technologies for building and assembly applications. The company continued strengthening its adhesive portfolio through research-driven product improvements targeting improved durability, efficiency, and environmental performance.
June 2025 Bostik advanced its construction adhesive solutions through continued product innovation under its building and construction portfolio. The company focused on developing adhesive technologies supporting flooring, insulation, and building assembly applications while improving sustainability performance.