Cement-based permeable crystalline waterproofing material is a powdery rigid waterproofing material made from Portland cement, quartz sand, etc., and infiltrated with a variety of active chemicals.
After interacting with water, the active chemicals contained in the material penetrate into the interior of the concrete through the carrier water, forming water-insoluble crystals in the concrete and blocking the capillary pores, thereby making the concrete dense and waterproof.
In my country, cement-based permeable crystalline waterproof materials have been used since the late 1980s. Currently, such materials are widely used, and the country has formulated clear standards for such materials, namely GB18445-2001.
Since this type of waterproof material has irreplaceable advantages in its waterproof performance and construction technology that other types of waterproof materials cannot, this type of material will be accepted by more and more people.
In recent years, the cement-based permeable crystalline waterproofing material industry has received support and supervision from national policies.
For example, the “Implementation Plan for the High-Quality Development of the Green Building Materials Industry” released in December 2023 proposes to strengthen supervision and inspection of green building materials products and production enterprises, promptly disclose inspection results, and continue to strengthen industry governance.
Strengthen product quality supervision, increase quality supervision and random inspections of cement, safety glass, waterproof materials, architectural coatings and other products, and strengthen the investigation and punishment of counterfeit and shoddy products.
The policy increases the quality supervision and spot inspection of waterproof materials, which will further standardize the development of the cement-based penetrating crystalline waterproof material industry.
From the perspective of the industrial chain, the upstream raw materials of the cement-based permeable crystalline waterproofing material industry include Portland cement, quartz sand, a variety of active chemicals, etc.
The midstream refers to the production and manufacturing of cement-based penetrating crystalline waterproof materials.
Downstream refers to application fields, including construction, roads, water conservancy projects, industry and other fields.
In terms of market size, the market size of China’s cement-based permeable crystalline waterproofing materials will show an upward trend from 2020 to 2021. However, affected by the continued adjustment of the real estate market in 2022, the demand for cement-based permeable crystalline waterproofing materials industry will decrease significantly, and the market size will decrease by 4.8% year-on-year.
Subsequently, in 2023, with the impact of national policies actively promoting the renovation of old communities and the increase in investment in infrastructure construction across the country, industry demand gradually rebounded and the market size gradually increased.
In 2024, the market size of China’s cement-based permeable crystalline waterproof materials will reach 9.66 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.8%.
From the perspective of competition pattern, the cement-based permeable crystalline waterproofing material industry presents a pattern of “leading leaders dominate and small and medium-sized enterprises are differentiated”.
Leading companies lead the way with their full-chain advantages, while small and medium-sized enterprises seek survival space in regional and segmented scenarios.
At present, relevant companies in the industry mainly include Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd., Keshun Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Kailun Building Materials Co., Ltd., 3Tree Coatings Co., Ltd., Guangdong Fordis Green Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., Weifang Yongxing Waterproof Materials Co., Ltd., etc.
In terms of future market trends, with the advancement of infrastructure construction and new urbanization, the application scenarios of cement-based permeable crystalline waterproof materials are no longer limited to traditional civil construction fields such as roofing, kitchens and bathrooms, but extend to major engineering fields such as underground comprehensive pipe corridors, sponge city construction, and nuclear power and water conservancy.
As the market entry threshold for cement-based permeable crystalline waterproofing materials increases, small and medium-sized enterprises that lack core technology and quality control capabilities are gradually being eliminated. Leading companies with R&D capabilities, perfect quality systems and brand reputation occupy more market shares.
The tightening of environmental protection policies has promoted the production model of the cement-based permeable crystalline waterproofing material industry to upgrade to green and low-carbon.
Based on market conditions, relevant organizations launched the “Research and Judgment Report on Market Competition Status and Industry Trends of China’s Cement-based Permeable Crystalline Waterproofing Material Industry from 2026 to 2032”.
This report is based on a new perspective of cement-based permeable crystalline waterproofing materials and focuses on the core issues of the industry. We look forward to working with industry partners to explore new patterns and new opportunities for industry development and promote the development of the cement-based permeable crystalline waterproofing materials industry.
