Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Research Report 2026(Status And Outlook)

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Base Year
2026
Forecast Period
2024-2029
Pages
166
Industry
Chemicals
Regions
Global
Updated
April 2026

Report Overview


Report Overview
A PVC waterproofing membrane is a type of synthetic material used for creating a watertight barrier in various construction applications to prevent water infiltration and protect structures from moisture-related damage. PVC stands for Polyvinyl Chloride, which is a durable and versatile plastic polymer. PVC waterproofing membranes are widely used in the construction industry to ensure the waterproofing and integrity of surfaces exposed to moisture, such as roofs, basements, foundations, and swimming pools.Infrastructure Development: Growing construction and infrastructure development activities worldwide, including residential, commercial, industrial, and civil engineering projects, drive the demand for waterproofing solutions.Increase in Renovation Projects: Renovation and retrofitting projects in older buildings and structures often require waterproofing to extend their lifespan and improve their condition.Competition from Other Materials: PVC waterproofing membranes face competition from alternative waterproofing materials such as bitumen, liquid-applied membranes, and other polymer-based systems.

The global PVC Waterproofing Membrane market size was estimated at USD 2827.0 million in 2025 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.80% during the forecast period.

This report offers a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the global PVC Waterproofing Membrane market, covering all critical facets from a broad macroeconomic overview to detailed micro-level insights. It examines market size, competitive landscape, emerging development trends, niche segments, key drivers and challenges, as well as conducts SWOT and value chain analyses.

The insights provided enable readers to understand the competitive dynamics within the industry and formulate effective strategies to enhance profitability and market positioning. Additionally, the report presents a clear framework for evaluating the current status and future outlook of business organizations operating in this sector.

A significant focus of this report lies in the competitive landscape of the global PVC Waterproofing Membrane market. It offers detailed profiles of major players, including their market shares, performance metrics, product portfolios, and operational status. This enables stakeholders to identify leading competitors and gain a nuanced understanding of market rivalry and structure.

In summary, this report serves as an essential resource for industry participants, investors, researchers, consultants, and business strategists, as well as anyone planning to enter or expand their presence in the PVC Waterproofing Membrane market.
Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market: Market Segmentation Analysis
This research report provides a detailed segmentation of the market by region (country), key manufacturers, product type, and application. Market segmentation divides the overall market into distinct subsets based on factors such as product categories, end-user industries, geographic locations, and other relevant criteria.
A clear understanding of these market segments enables decision-makers to tailor their product development, sales, and marketing strategies more effectively to meet the unique needs of each segment. Leveraging market segmentation insights can significantly enhance targeted approaches, optimize resource allocation, and accelerate product innovation cycles by aligning offerings with the specific demands of diverse customer groups.
Key Company
Soprema Group
GAF
Sika
Duro-Last
Johns Manville
TECHNONICOL Corporation
Firestone
Carlisle
CKS
Versico
Jianguo Weiye Waterproof
Hongyuan Waterproof
FiberTite
Fosroc
Bauder
IB Roof Systems
Custom Seal Roofing
Joaboa Technology
Polyglass

Market Segmentation (by Type)
1.2 mm
1.5 mm
2.0 mm
Others

Market Segmentation (by Application)
Roofing
Tunnels
Swimming Pools
Others

Geographic Segmentation
North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)
Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)
The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Key Benefits of This Market Research:
Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study
Neutral perspective on the market performance
Recent industry trends and developments
Competitive landscape & strategies of key players
Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered
Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value
In-depth analysis of the PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market
Overview of the regional outlook of the PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market:

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Chapter Outline
Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods.

Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.

Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the markets competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market.

Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porters five forces analysis.

Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.

Chapter 9 shares the main producing countries of PVC Waterproofing Membrane, their output value, profit level, regional supply, production capacity layout, etc. from the supply side.

Chapter 10 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next five years.

Chapter 12 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment in the next five years.

Chapter 13 is the main points and conclusions of the report.

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Indicates the region and segment that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market
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Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled
Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players
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Table of Contents

  • 1 Research Methodology and Statistical Scope
    • 1.1 Market Definition and Statistical Scope of PVC Waterproofing Membrane
    • 1.2 Key Market Segments
      • 1.2.1 PVC Waterproofing Membrane Segment by Type
      • 1.2.2 PVC Waterproofing Membrane Segment by Application
    • 1.3 Methodology & Sources of Information
      • 1.3.1 Research Methodology
      • 1.3.2 Research Process
      • 1.3.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
      • 1.3.4 Base Year
      • 1.3.5 Report Assumptions & Caveats
  • 2 PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Overview
    • 2.1 Global Market Overview
      • 2.1.1 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Size (M USD) Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2035)
      • 2.1.2 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Sales Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2035)
    • 2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
    • 2.3 Global Market Size by Region
  • 3 PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Competitive Landscape
    • 3.1 Company Assessment Quadrant
    • 3.2 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Life Cycle
    • 3.3 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Sales by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
    • 3.4 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
    • 3.5 PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
    • 3.6 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Average Price by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
    • 3.7 Manufacturers’ Manufacturing Sites, Areas Served, and Product Types
    • 3.8 PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Competitive Situation and Trends
      • 3.8.1 PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Concentration Rate
      • 3.8.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest PVC Waterproofing Membrane Players Market Share by Revenue
      • 3.8.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
  • 4 PVC Waterproofing Membrane Industry Chain Analysis
    • 4.1 PVC Waterproofing Membrane Industry Chain Analysis
    • 4.2 Market Overview of Key Raw Materials
    • 4.3 Midstream Market Analysis
    • 4.4 Downstream Customer Analysis
  • 5 The Development and Dynamics of PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market
    • 5.1 Key Development Trends
    • 5.2 Driving Factors
    • 5.3 Market Challenges
    • 5.4 Industry News
      • 5.4.1 New Product Developments
      • 5.4.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
      • 5.4.3 Expansions
      • 5.4.4 Collaboration/Supply Contracts
    • 5.5 PEST Analysis
      • 5.5.1 Industry Policies Analysis
      • 5.5.2 Economic Environment Analysis
      • 5.5.3 Social Environment Analysis
      • 5.5.4 Technological Environment Analysis
    • 5.6 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Porters Five Forces Analysis
      • 5.6.1 Global Trade Frictions
      • 5.6.2 U.S. Tariff Policy – April 2025
      • 5.6.3 Global Trade Frictions and Their Impacts to PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market
    • 5.7 ESG Ratings of Leading Companies
  • 6 PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Segmentation by Type
    • 6.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
    • 6.2 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
    • 6.3 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Size by Type (2020-2025)
    • 6.4 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Price by Type (2020-2025)
  • 7 PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Segmentation by Application
    • 7.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
    • 7.2 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Sales by Application (2020-2025)
    • 7.3 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Size (M USD) by Application (2020-2025)
    • 7.4 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Sales Growth Rate by Application (2020-2025)
  • 8 PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Sales by Region
    • 8.1 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Sales by Region
      • 8.1.1 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Sales by Region
      • 8.1.2 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Sales Market Share by Region
    • 8.2 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Size by Region
      • 8.2.1 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Size by Region
      • 8.2.2 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Size by Region
    • 8.3 North America
      • 8.3.1 North America PVC Waterproofing Membrane Sales by Country
      • 8.3.2 North America PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Size by Country
      • 8.3.3 U.S. Market Overview
      • 8.3.4 Canada Market Overview
      • 8.3.5 Mexico Market Overview
    • 8.4 Europe
      • 8.4.1 Europe PVC Waterproofing Membrane Sales by Country
      • 8.4.2 Europe PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Size by Country
      • 8.4.3 Germany Market Overview
      • 8.4.4 France Market Overview
      • 8.4.5 U.K. Market Overview
      • 8.4.6 Italy Market Overview
      • 8.4.7 Spain Market Overview
    • 8.5 Asia Pacific
      • 8.5.1 Asia Pacific PVC Waterproofing Membrane Sales by Region
      • 8.5.2 Asia Pacific PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Size by Region
      • 8.5.3 China Market Overview
      • 8.5.4 Japan Market Overview
      • 8.5.5 South Korea Market Overview
      • 8.5.6 India Market Overview
      • 8.5.7 Southeast Asia Market Overview
    • 8.6 South America
      • 8.6.1 South America PVC Waterproofing Membrane Sales by Country
      • 8.6.2 South America PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Size by Country
      • 8.6.3 Brazil Market Overview
      • 8.6.4 Argentina Market Overview
      • 8.6.5 Columbia Market Overview
    • 8.7 Middle East and Africa
      • 8.7.1 Middle East and Africa PVC Waterproofing Membrane Sales by Region
      • 8.7.2 Middle East and Africa PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Size by Region
      • 8.7.3 Saudi Arabia Market Overview
      • 8.7.4 UAE Market Overview
      • 8.7.5 Egypt Market Overview
      • 8.7.6 Nigeria Market Overview
      • 8.7.7 South Africa Market Overview
  • 9 PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Production by Region
    • 9.1 Global Production of PVC Waterproofing Membrane by Region(2020-2025)
    • 9.2 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Revenue Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
    • 9.3 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
    • 9.4 North America PVC Waterproofing Membrane Production
      • 9.4.1 North America PVC Waterproofing Membrane Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
      • 9.4.2 North America PVC Waterproofing Membrane Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
    • 9.5 Europe PVC Waterproofing Membrane Production
      • 9.5.1 Europe PVC Waterproofing Membrane Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
      • 9.5.2 Europe PVC Waterproofing Membrane Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
    • 9.6 Japan PVC Waterproofing Membrane Production (2020-2025)
      • 9.6.1 Japan PVC Waterproofing Membrane Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
      • 9.6.2 Japan PVC Waterproofing Membrane Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
    • 9.7 China PVC Waterproofing Membrane Production (2020-2025)
      • 9.7.1 China PVC Waterproofing Membrane Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
      • 9.7.2 China PVC Waterproofing Membrane Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
  • 10 Key Companies Profile
    • 10.1 Soprema Group
      • 10.1.1 Soprema Group Basic Information
      • 10.1.2 Soprema Group PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Overview
      • 10.1.3 Soprema Group PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Market Performance
      • 10.1.4 Soprema Group Business Overview
      • 10.1.5 Soprema Group SWOT Analysis
      • 10.1.6 Soprema Group Recent Developments
    • 10.2 GAF
      • 10.2.1 GAF Basic Information
      • 10.2.2 GAF PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Overview
      • 10.2.3 GAF PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Market Performance
      • 10.2.4 GAF Business Overview
      • 10.2.5 GAF SWOT Analysis
      • 10.2.6 GAF Recent Developments
    • 10.3 Sika
      • 10.3.1 Sika Basic Information
      • 10.3.2 Sika PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Overview
      • 10.3.3 Sika PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Market Performance
      • 10.3.4 Sika Business Overview
      • 10.3.5 Sika SWOT Analysis
      • 10.3.6 Sika Recent Developments
    • 10.4 Duro-Last
      • 10.4.1 Duro-Last Basic Information
      • 10.4.2 Duro-Last PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Overview
      • 10.4.3 Duro-Last PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Market Performance
      • 10.4.4 Duro-Last Business Overview
      • 10.4.5 Duro-Last Recent Developments
    • 10.5 Johns Manville
      • 10.5.1 Johns Manville Basic Information
      • 10.5.2 Johns Manville PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Overview
      • 10.5.3 Johns Manville PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Market Performance
      • 10.5.4 Johns Manville Business Overview
      • 10.5.5 Johns Manville Recent Developments
    • 10.6 TECHNONICOL Corporation
      • 10.6.1 TECHNONICOL Corporation Basic Information
      • 10.6.2 TECHNONICOL Corporation PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Overview
      • 10.6.3 TECHNONICOL Corporation PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Market Performance
      • 10.6.4 TECHNONICOL Corporation Business Overview
      • 10.6.5 TECHNONICOL Corporation Recent Developments
    • 10.7 Firestone
      • 10.7.1 Firestone Basic Information
      • 10.7.2 Firestone PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Overview
      • 10.7.3 Firestone PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Market Performance
      • 10.7.4 Firestone Business Overview
      • 10.7.5 Firestone Recent Developments
    • 10.8 Carlisle
      • 10.8.1 Carlisle Basic Information
      • 10.8.2 Carlisle PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Overview
      • 10.8.3 Carlisle PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Market Performance
      • 10.8.4 Carlisle Business Overview
      • 10.8.5 Carlisle Recent Developments
    • 10.9 CKS
      • 10.9.1 CKS Basic Information
      • 10.9.2 CKS PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Overview
      • 10.9.3 CKS PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Market Performance
      • 10.9.4 CKS Business Overview
      • 10.9.5 CKS Recent Developments
    • 10.10 Versico
      • 10.10.1 Versico Basic Information
      • 10.10.2 Versico PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Overview
      • 10.10.3 Versico PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Market Performance
      • 10.10.4 Versico Business Overview
      • 10.10.5 Versico Recent Developments
    • 10.11 Jianguo Weiye Waterproof
      • 10.11.1 Jianguo Weiye Waterproof Basic Information
      • 10.11.2 Jianguo Weiye Waterproof PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Overview
      • 10.11.3 Jianguo Weiye Waterproof PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Market Performance
      • 10.11.4 Jianguo Weiye Waterproof Business Overview
      • 10.11.5 Jianguo Weiye Waterproof Recent Developments
    • 10.12 Hongyuan Waterproof
      • 10.12.1 Hongyuan Waterproof Basic Information
      • 10.12.2 Hongyuan Waterproof PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Overview
      • 10.12.3 Hongyuan Waterproof PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Market Performance
      • 10.12.4 Hongyuan Waterproof Business Overview
      • 10.12.5 Hongyuan Waterproof Recent Developments
    • 10.13 FiberTite
      • 10.13.1 FiberTite Basic Information
      • 10.13.2 FiberTite PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Overview
      • 10.13.3 FiberTite PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Market Performance
      • 10.13.4 FiberTite Business Overview
      • 10.13.5 FiberTite Recent Developments
    • 10.14 Fosroc
      • 10.14.1 Fosroc Basic Information
      • 10.14.2 Fosroc PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Overview
      • 10.14.3 Fosroc PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Market Performance
      • 10.14.4 Fosroc Business Overview
      • 10.14.5 Fosroc Recent Developments
    • 10.15 Bauder
      • 10.15.1 Bauder Basic Information
      • 10.15.2 Bauder PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Overview
      • 10.15.3 Bauder PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Market Performance
      • 10.15.4 Bauder Business Overview
      • 10.15.5 Bauder Recent Developments
    • 10.16 IB Roof Systems
      • 10.16.1 IB Roof Systems Basic Information
      • 10.16.2 IB Roof Systems PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Overview
      • 10.16.3 IB Roof Systems PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Market Performance
      • 10.16.4 IB Roof Systems Business Overview
      • 10.16.5 IB Roof Systems Recent Developments
    • 10.17 Custom Seal Roofing
      • 10.17.1 Custom Seal Roofing Basic Information
      • 10.17.2 Custom Seal Roofing PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Overview
      • 10.17.3 Custom Seal Roofing PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Market Performance
      • 10.17.4 Custom Seal Roofing Business Overview
      • 10.17.5 Custom Seal Roofing Recent Developments
    • 10.18 Joaboa Technology
      • 10.18.1 Joaboa Technology Basic Information
      • 10.18.2 Joaboa Technology PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Overview
      • 10.18.3 Joaboa Technology PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Market Performance
      • 10.18.4 Joaboa Technology Business Overview
      • 10.18.5 Joaboa Technology Recent Developments
    • 10.19 Polyglass
      • 10.19.1 Polyglass Basic Information
      • 10.19.2 Polyglass PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Overview
      • 10.19.3 Polyglass PVC Waterproofing Membrane Product Market Performance
      • 10.19.4 Polyglass Business Overview
      • 10.19.5 Polyglass Recent Developments
  • 11 PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Forecast by Region
    • 11.1 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Size Forecast
    • 11.2 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Forecast by Region
      • 11.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
      • 11.2.2 Europe PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Size Forecast by Country
      • 11.2.3 Asia Pacific PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Size Forecast by Region
      • 11.2.4 South America PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Size Forecast by Country
      • 11.2.5 Middle East and Africa Forecasted Sales of PVC Waterproofing Membrane by Country
  • 12 Forecast Market by Type and by Application (2026-2035)
    • 12.1 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Forecast by Type (2026-2035)
      • 12.1.1 Global Forecasted Sales of PVC Waterproofing Membrane by Type (2026-2035)
      • 12.1.2 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Size Forecast by Type (2026-2035)
      • 12.1.3 Global Forecasted Price of PVC Waterproofing Membrane by Type (2026-2035)
    • 12.2 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Forecast by Application (2026-2035)
      • 12.2.1 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Sales (K MT) Forecast by Application
      • 12.2.2 Global PVC Waterproofing Membrane Market Size (M USD) Forecast by Application (2026-2035)
  • 13 Conclusion and Key Findings

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