Australia Waterproofing Membranes Market: By Product Type ), By Application, By Location / Area of Application and Country Forecast 2020-2031

Australia Waterproofing Membranes Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Product Type (Fully bonded membranes , Hand and spray applied liquids, Internal wet areas / showers (mainly hand applied)), By Application (Residential, Multi Residential, Commercial & Infrastructure), By Location / Area of Application (Below Ground, Above Ground) and Country Forecast 2020-2031

Australia's Waterproofing Membranes Market size was valued at US$ 1,044.6 million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 2,294.9 million by 2031, growing at a significant CAGR of 11.9% from 2025-2031. The market is expanding as a result of the expansion of the building and construction sector, mining demand, and the water and waste management sector.

Additionally, there will be numerous prospects for market expansion due to the increasing requirement for water management operations. Australia is a country of extremes with the highest of 40 °C in the central desert Countries and lows of 0 °C in the higher parts of the southeast. Thus, protecting the high-rise and residential buildings and public infrastructures enveloping is necessary. Awareness of this fact is increasing with the advancement of better availability of information regarding this. Thus, urban residential people and commercial organizations prefer to opt for waterproofing solutions. All these factors anticipated a major role in the market growth of the waterproofing membranes market.

For the construction of buildings and commercials, government regulations adhere to specific guidelines, for environment protection from pollution and contamination, which creates a population to follow standards accordingly during the construction. Technology and the desire for waterproofing have evolved. Building contractors must provide their clients with more durable, high-performing options if they want to remain competitive as the industry grows and the shortage of skilled workers hinders the growth of the market. Geographically, Australia & held the major market revenue share in 2022 and is expected to grow rapidly in the forecast years.

Key Developments:

  • In June 2023, Wedi received the prestigious Australian Enterprise Award from APAC Insider for its innovative waterproof shower systems. Recognized for outstanding market performance and product quality, this award cemented Wedi’s reputation across Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region for its cutting-edge wet-area waterproofing solutions.
  • In September 2022, Sika AG completed a significant installation of Sikafloor?22?PurCem in a Queensland food?manufacturing facility. The VOC?low, HACCP?approved resin flooring was designed for heavy washdown, heat, chemical exposure, and high-traffic cycles—enhancing hygiene, durability, and safety in food-processing environments.
  • In September 2022, Soprema Group began waterproofing works at the Parakiore Recreation & Sports Centre project in New Zealand, showcasing its capabilities at major aquatic and leisure facilities. The project highlights Soprema’s expansion and expertise in large-scale waterproofing within the ANZ region.
  • In September 2022, Soprema Group announced that it had started working on a new project which is Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre – Christchurch, New Zealand. After it is finished, this brand-new, cutting-edge aquatic and interior recreation and leisure facility will be the biggest of its kind in New Zealand. According to the business, the complex will be well-equipped to host local, national, and international events.
  • In September 2022, Sika AG announced its Queensland project. The significance of protective flooring was emphasized by the project engineer. The location is marked for wet production with hot water washdown, exposure to food chemicals, and traffic cycles. A hard, heat- and wear-resistant floor that was also extremely low in volatile organic compounds and HACCP-approved for use in food settings was required. For the job, Sikafloor-22 PurCem was chosen. The head contractor and client gave Apex Epoxy Flooring Pty. Ltd. careful thought before selecting them as successful tenderers. A suggested Sikafloor PurCem Installer is Apex. Director Nathan Young said Apex recognized the significance of providing a reliable, high-quality outcome for food manufacturing sites.

Australia Waterproofing Membranes Market Dynamics

The increasing demand for waterproofing due to extreme temperatures in Australia is the major market driver in the Australia Waterproofing Membranes Market during the forecast period. Australia experiences a wide range of precipitation, with low average yearly precipitation across the majority of the continent and intense seasonal falls in the tropics. The extensive arid core of the continent, which stretches to the coast in sections of the Great Australian Bight and the west, is surrounded by a circular pattern of rainfall. A broken margin of more humid conditions surrounds this arid center, increasing the amount of precipitation as it approaches the shore, especially in the east of the continent consequences high demand for waterproofing this overall factor drives the market. 

Australia Waterproofing Membranes Market Segmentation Analysis

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Details

Market Size in 2024

US$ 1,044.6 million

Market Size in 2031

US$ 2,294.9 million

By Product Type

  • Fully bonded membranes
  • Hand and spray applied liquids
  • Internal wet areas / showers (mainly hand applied)

By Application

  • Residential
  • Multi Residential
  • Commercial & Infrastructure

By Location / Area of Application

  • Below Ground
  • Above Ground

Key Features of the Report

  • The Australia waterproofing membranes market report provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2020-2024), and forecast (2025-2031)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and key strategies
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenario
  • The report analyses the impact of the socio-political environment through PESTLE Analysis and competition through Porter's Five Force Analysis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Australia's waterproofing membranes market size was valued at US$ 1,044.6 million in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 2,294.9 million by 2031, growing at a significant CAGR of 11.9%.

The segments of the market are Product Type, Type and Application.

The leading players in the Australian waterproofing Membranes Market are Holcim Group, Soprema Group, Sika AG, Carlisle Companies Inc., The Dow Chemical Company, MAPEI S.p.A., LATICRETE International, Inc, GAF, Ardex Group, Fosroc, Inc, and BASF SE

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Key Market Players

  • Holcim Group
  • Soprema Group
  • Sika AG
  • Carlisle Companies Inc.
  • The Dow Chemical Company
  • MAPEI S.p.A.
  • LATICRETE International, Inc
  • GAF
  • Ardex Group
  • Fosroc, Inc
  • BASF SE

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