US demand for chemicals used in on-site construction will rise 8.2 percent annually through 2018 to $12.1 billion. Sprayed polyurethane foam, cement and asphalt additives, and grouts and mortars will grow the fastest. Higher value formulations will continue to gain market share in response to environmental and performance concerns.This study analyzes the $8.1 billion US construction chemical industry. It presents historical demand data (2003, 2008 and 2013) and forecasts (2018 and 2023) by product (e.g., protective coatings and sealers, caulks and adhesives, cement and asphalt additives, grouts and mortars, polymer flooring, sprayed polyurethane foam) and application (e.g., residential building, nonresidential building, nonbuilding).The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share, and profiles 31 industry players, including RPM International, Sika, and BASF.
