Thin Bed Mortar Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2025-2033)

Global Thin Bed Mortar Market Size & Forecast

The global thin-bed mortar market was valued at USD 3,357.50 million in 2024 and is expected to grow at a strong CAGR of around 4.6% during the forecast period (2025-2033F), driven by the rapid expansion of global construction and renovation activities, supported by rising urbanization and infrastructure upgrades.

Thin Bed Mortar Market Analysis

Thin-bed mortar is a specially designed adhesive mortar that is used in laying tiles and stones, AAC/CLC blocks, and other building materials by the thin-layer method, usually between 2-6 mm. It is a construction material that gives high bond, cost-efficiency, and precision relative to the conventional thick-bed mortars. Thin-bed mortars usually have cement, polymers, fillers, and additives that make them more flexible, have greater adhesion strength, and are more workable and therefore are applicable in modern construction practice.

The thin-bed mortar industry is a growing market worldwide due to increased construction and renovation projects in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The growing use of large-format tiles, lightweight systems, and eco-friendly building materials is driving demand for high-performance thin-bed mortars. The economic growth in developing countries also favors market growth.

Global Thin Bed Mortar Market Trends

This section discusses the key market trends that are influencing the various segments of the global thin-bed mortar market, as found by our team of research experts.

Growing Use of Premixed and Ready-To-Use Mortars

The increasing popularity of premixed and ready-to-use mortars is an emerging trend in the market due to the necessity of more efficient, quicker, and more consistent methods of construction. These products remove the error of on-site mixing, save on the amount of labor, and provide uniform quality across the applications. They are convenient and therefore suitable in urban projects where space and skilled labor are constraints. Moreover, the enhanced formulations will have enhanced workability, adhesion, and durability, which will aid in their use in tiling, masonry, plastering, and repair works. With the current construction standards being increasingly more precise and more productive, the demand for premixed and ready-to-use mortars is growing in residential, commercial, and industrial fields.

Thin Bed Mortar Industry Segmentation

This section provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global thin-bed mortar market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels for 2025-2033.

The Tile & Stone Adhesive Segment dominates the Global Thin Bed Mortar Market

Based on the application category, the market is categorised into tile & stone adhesive, thin joint masonry (AAC/CLC blocks), insulation & finishing systems, floor & wall layering, repair, renovation & refurbishment, and others. Among these, the Tile & Stone Adhesive holds the largest market share, driven by the extensive use of thin-bed mortars for installing tiles in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, the rapid urbanization process, and the increasing popularity of ceramic, porcelain, and large-format ceramic tiles. However, the thin Joint Masonry (AAC/CLC Blocks) is expected to witness the fastest growth due to the result of increased incorporation of lightweight, energy-saving walling systems in green building and government-financed low-cost housing developments. The growing demand for environmentally-friendly building materials and quicker construction methods will cause the further acceleration of the usage of thin joint mortars in the future.

The Residential Segment dominates the Global Thin Bed Mortar Market.

Based on the end-user category, the market is categorized into residential, commercial, industrial, and others. Among these, the residential segment holds the maximum market share because of the large number of tile jobs, flooring jobs, wall overlaying, and renovation jobs in residential areas, due to the fast urbanization and the high need for modern interiors. The high rate of remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas also increases demand in this segment. However, the commercial segment is expected to grow the fastest in the future. This is backed by the growing commercial construction activities, including offices, hotels, retail areas, and public infrastructure, that will need durable, high-performance adhesives and mortars.

Asia-Pacific holds the largest market share in the global Thin Bed Mortar market

Asia-Pacific had the largest market share in the thin-bed mortar market because of the high rate of urbanization, residential construction, and construction of major infrastructures in the key economies of China, India, and Southeast Asian countries. The high demand for big-format tiles, AAC/CLC block construction, and energy-saving building materials further increased the use of thin-bed mortars. Additionally, affordable housing initiatives sponsored by the government, an increase in disposable incomes, and growing renovation also played a significant part. Moreover, a concentration of large construction chemical vendors and growing commercial property developments placed the Asia-Pacific as the biggest and most vibrant market for thin-bed mortar solutions.

For instance, in February 2025, Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., which is India’s fifth-largest cement group, expanded its footprint with the inauguration of its second state-of-the-art Ready-Mix Concrete (RMX) plant in Ranchi. Strategically located at Argora, Kanke Road, Bariatu, this plant reinforced Nuvoco's commitment to provide top-quality building materials to the Ranchi region.

China held a Dominant share of the Asia-Pacific Thin Bed Mortar Market in 2024

The Asia-Pacific thin-bed mortar market is dominated by China due to its unmatched scale of construction activity and the rapid adoption of high-tech construction technologies. The aggressive drive towards industrialized and modular buildings in the country resulted in a great demand for precision-based mortars that can be used in AAC blocks, facade systems, and massive installations of panels. The emphasis of China on urban regeneration, substituting the old buildings with new high-density cities, has also increased consumption. In addition, its intensive production in the local market of polymers, additives, and cement gave it an advantage in pricing and continuous supply to mortar manufacturers, further accelerating the market growth.

Thin Bed Mortar Industry Competitive Landscape

The global thin-bed mortar market is competitive, with several global and international market players. The key players are adopting different growth strategies to enhance their market presence, such as partnerships, agreements, collaborations, geographical expansions, and mergers and acquisitions.

Top Thin Bed Mortar Market Companies

Some of the major players in the market are Ardex Group, Saint-Gobain Group, MAPEI Inc., Sika Group, LATICRETE International, Inc., Cemex S.A.B de C.V, Cantillana (Holcim Ltd.), Custom Building Products, LLC, Katto Kft., and Nelissen Steenfabrieken.

Recent Developments in the Thin Bed Mortar Market

• In April 2024, Holcim Philippines unveiled its Holcim-TectorCeram, a new tile adhesive specifically formulated for thin-bed applications. This polymer-modified drymix mortar complies with European standard EN 12004, ensuring superior performance for various tile types.

• In February 2023, PCI Augsburg GmbH launched PCI Nanorapid, which was introduced as the world’s first deformable tile adhesive featuring CSA (Calcium Sulfoaluminate) technology. This innovative product was designed for thin-bed installation applications and provided installers with extended working and adjustment times while still maintaining rapid setting capabilities.

Global Thin Bed Mortar Market Report Coverage

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