Flooring adhesive market seen topping $13 billion by 2030

The global flooring adhesive market is projected to exceed $13 billion by 2030 as construction, renovation and low-VOC product demand keep growth steady. Asia-Pacific is expected to lead regional demand, while the United States becomes the largest national market.

Why it matters: - Flooring adhesives sit at the center of new construction and renovation across residential, commercial and industrial projects. - The market’s growth reflects demand for faster installation, stronger bonding and lower-emission products that meet green building standards. - The sector is expected to top $13 billion by 2030, making it a meaningful slice of the wider adhesives and chemicals markets.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released its Flooring Adhesive Global Market Report 2026, covering market size, trends and forecasts for 2026-2035. - The report says the flooring adhesive market will grow at a 7% compound annual growth rate through 2030. - The report values the market at more than $13 billion by 2030. - The report puts flooring adhesives at about 12% of the broader adhesives market, which is forecast to reach about $106 billion by 2030. - The report says flooring adhesives account for close to 0.2% of the chemicals industry, which is projected to reach $7,007 billion by 2030.

The details: - Urethane is expected to be the largest product type in 2030, with 36% market share and about $4 billion in value. - The report also tracks epoxy, acrylic, vinyl and other flooring adhesive types. - Water-based, solvent-based and hot-melt technologies are included in the market breakdown. - Tile and stone, carpet, wood and laminate are key application areas. - Residential, commercial and industrial projects are the main end-user segments. - Asia-Pacific is projected to be the largest regional market by 2030 at $5 billion, up from $4 billion in 2025. - Asia-Pacific is forecast to grow at a 7% CAGR, supported by construction, renovation and infrastructure spending. - The United States is expected to be the largest national market by 2030 at $3 billion, rising from $2 billion in 2025. - The U.S. market is forecast to grow at a 6% CAGR. - The report points to home renovations, commercial flooring upgrades, environmentally friendly adhesives and improved installation speed as growth drivers in the U.S. - Henkel AG & Co. KGaA led the global flooring adhesive market with a 5% share of sales in 2025, according to The Business Research Company. - The top 10 companies held 23% of total revenues in 2025, pointing to a moderately fragmented market. - Barriers to entry include technology demands, distribution reach, changing building standards and expertise in sustainable formulations. - The report highlights more than $3.6 billion in added value across urethane, acrylic, vinyl, epoxy and other adhesive types by 2030. - Urethane, acrylic and vinyl are each expected to add about $1 billion from 2025 to 2030. - Epoxy is projected to add about $0.4 billion, while other types are expected to add about $0.2 billion. - February 2025 product launches show the direction of the market, including Mapei S.p.A.'s Ultrabond Eco 987, a water-based low-VOC adhesive for parquet and engineered wood. - The Mapei product is designed to provide strong initial grip, durable bonding and easier application. - The report lists major players including Henkel, Sika, Mapei, Arkema's Bostik, H.B. Fuller, Dow, BASF, Bona, Forbo, UZIN UTZ, Ardex, Pidilite, Akzo Nobel, RPM International, Wacker Chemie, Huntsman, Jowat, Soudal, LATICRETE and Franklin Industries. - The supply chain includes raw material suppliers, distributors and end users spanning major construction and flooring firms. - Request a free sample of the flooring adhesive market report - Access the detailed flooring adhesive market report

Between the lines: - Sustainable, low-VOC and moisture-resistant formulations are becoming table stakes as buyers balance performance with indoor air quality and regulatory pressure. - The fragmented competitive landscape suggests room for both global leaders and niche specialists, especially in high-performance and eco-friendly products. - Growth in Asia-Pacific and the U.S. signals that mature renovation markets and fast-growing construction markets are both supporting demand.

What's next: - Market competition is likely to intensify as companies push single-component systems, bio-based raw materials and faster-curing products. - Manufacturers are expected to keep expanding capacity and distribution to secure regional supply and contractor relationships. - Demand should stay strongest where new flooring systems require adhesives that cure quickly, resist moisture and meet sustainability standards.

The bottom line: - Flooring adhesives are moving from a commodity category to a performance-and-sustainability market, with growth led by construction, renovation and greener product requirements.