South Korea Tile Adhesive Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Cementitious, Dispersion, and Reactive tile adhesive), By Application (Ceramic tile, Vitrified tiles, Natural stone, Mosaic, and Glass), and South Korea Tile Adhesive Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Tile Adhesive Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Tile Adhesive Market Size was estimated at USD 942 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 12.68% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Tile Adhesive Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 3501 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea Tile Adhesive Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 3501 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 12.68% from 2025 to 2035. By growing construction activity and fast urbanization, particularly in the residential and commercial sectors. Demand is also being accelerated by government programs supporting environmentally friendly adhesive formulations and sustainable infrastructure. Furthermore, product performance innovations like quicker curing and moisture resistance are increasing use in a variety of applications.

Market Overview

The South Korea tile adhesive market encompasses the industry that produces, distributes, and uses adhesives made especially for attaching tiles to different surfaces in building and remodeling projects is included in the South Korean tile adhesive market. Additionally, this trend is also linked to the growth of the do-it-yourself (DIY) market, as more people take on home renovation projects, necessitating the use of user-friendly products. The growing popularity of interior decoration trends among South Korean consumers is another factor driving the demand for decorative tiles. This, in turn, raises the need for specialty tile adhesives made especially for certain materials. As producers look into chances for application-specific and customized products, the South Korean tile adhesive market is expanding. Underfloor heating systems are becoming more and more popular, which increases the potential for adhesive solutions made especially for this use. Moreover, As the market grows, working with manufacturers, distributors, and construction firms can enhance the innovation pipeline, meeting the various needs of the sector and spurring additional expansion.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea tile adhesive market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea tile adhesive market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the South Korea tile adhesive market.

Driving Factors

Several noteworthy trends that are impacted by a multitude of factors currently define the tile adhesive market in South Korea. The strong expansion in the building and remodeling industries, which is fueled by government programs aimed at enhancing urban development and infrastructure, is one of the main factors propelling the market. The policies of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport have promoted the implementation of a growing number of residential and commercial construction projects, which has increased demand for tile adhesives.

Restraining Factors

The market for tile adhesive in South Korea is constrained by unstable raw material prices, strict environmental laws, and small-scale contractors' lack of knowledge about cutting-edge adhesive technologies. These factors slow market penetration in the rural and renovation segments and impede the adoption of high-performance products.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea tile adhesive market share is classified into type and application.

• The cementitious segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea tile adhesive market is segmented by type into cementitious, dispersion, reactive Among these, the cementitious segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. With their solid bonding properties, cementitious tile adhesives are essential in the market and can be used in a variety of settings, especially heavy-duty ones like infrastructure projects and commercial buildings.

• The ceramic tile segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea tile adhesive market is segmented by application into ceramic tile, vitrified tiles, natural stone, mosaic, glass. Among these, the ceramic tile segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Ceramic tiles are widely used in both residential and commercial buildings because of their strength and beauty, which makes them a popular option for customers.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea tile adhesive market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• BURIM CHEMICAL CO., LTD
• OKONG Corp.
• Unitech Co., Ltd.
• Daejung Chemicals
• Henkel Korea
• 3M Korea

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea Tile Adhesive Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Tile Adhesive Market, By Type

• Cementitious
• Dispersion
• Reactive tile adhesive

South Korea Tile Adhesive Market, By Application

• Ceramic tile
• Vitrified tiles
• Natural stone
• Mosaic
• Glass