The market volume for liquid waterproofing in the DACH region rose from €128 million to €133 million in 2021, an increase of around 3.8%. This year, the industry’s turnover is expected to increase by a further 4.6%, according to a new study by Interconnection Consulting.

Dominant Product Segment

Sales growth will remain positive in the DACH region despite the high price increases for raw materials and energy. However, the picture is different in the three countries. In Germany, sales will increase by 3.8% annually in the years up to 2025, in Switzerland by 3.5% and in Austria by only 0.9%. Overall, there is a slight decline in expensive product segments such as liquid polymer sealants due to the strong price increases. However, this product category continues to dominate unchallenged in the DACH region. In value, this product segment has a share of 81.8%, while the share in volume is 53.6%. Bitumen and cement could become the big winners of the increased prices. Cement and bitumen currently have a value share of 7.1 and 5.8% respectively.

Not Just for Buildings

Germany’s share in the DACH region is 78.8% in volume, ahead of Austria with 12.2% and Switzerland with 9.0%. Overall, the renovation sector accounts for about 59% and new construction for about 41%. Residential construction is the largest application area with 47%, followed by civil engineering (building construction, civil engineering…) with around 24%. Overall, buildings account for about two thirds of the liquid waterproofing market. The most important companies in the DACH region for liquid waterproofing are: MC Bauchemie, Remmers, Soprema, Bauder, Mapei, Sika, Triflex, BASF, BMI.

Link to the report

07/11/2022

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