Reactive Hot Melt Adhesives Market Report 2025

The reactive hot melt adhesives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.37 billion in 2024 to $1.49 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing end-use industries, shift towards sustainable adhesives, product performance and efficiency, stringent quality standards, cost-effective solutions.

The reactive hot melt adhesives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.16 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand in electronics assembly, expansion in automotive manufacturing, advancements in packaging industry, construction and infrastructure development, growing popularity in medical applications. Major trends in the forecast period include sustainability and circular economy practices, smart and functional textile applications, adoption of multi-material bonding, customized solutions.

The growing demand in the packaging industry is anticipated to drive the need for the reactive hot melt adhesives market in the coming years. Packaging involves enclosing or covering a product with a container to facilitate its distribution, identification, storage, promotion, and use. The packaging industry focuses on packaging goods for manufacturers. The hot-melt adhesives sector has a broad range of criteria to meet the evolving demands of the packaging industry with robust and durable packaging solutions. For example, in December 2023, OEM Magazine, a US-based monthly publication on industrial manufacturing, reported that the food sector represented the largest share of packaging machinery shipments in 2022, accounting for 43% and generating a shipment value of about $4.3 billion, with an anticipated value of nearly $5.6 billion by 2027. Thus, the increasing demand in the packaging industry is driving the need for reactive hot melt adhesives.

The growth in residential construction projects is projected to drive the demand for the reactive hot melt adhesives market in the future. Residential construction projects encompass the planning, design, and building of housing units for individuals or families. The rising use of reactive hot melt adhesives in the construction industry plays a significant role in the increase of residential construction projects by offering efficient bonding solutions that enhance structural integrity and expedite the construction process. For instance, in December 2022, Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa, a New Zealand government data agency, reported a 3.8% increase in building activities in September 2022. Additionally, residential building activity rose by 3.1% in the September 2022 quarter, while non-residential building activity grew by 4.9%. Therefore, the increase in residential construction projects is fueling the demand for reactive hot melt adhesives.

Technological advancements have become a significant trend gaining traction in the reactive hot melt adhesives market. Leading companies in this sector are concentrating on developing new technologies to maintain their competitive edge. For example, in September 2024, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a Germany-based adhesive solutions provider, introduced Technomelt Supra 079 Eco Cool, a hot melt adhesive (HMA) tailored for sustainable packaging, incorporating both bio-based materials and low-temperature technology. This product consists of 49% bio-based raw materials and 30% ISSC-certified mass-balanced material. It effectively bonds folding cartons, trays, and wrap-around packaging at processing temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius lower than conventional adhesives.

Major companies in the reactive hot melt adhesives market are actively engaging in product launches, specifically tailored for woodworking applications, such as edge banding. Bostik, a France-based company specializing in adhesives and sealants, introduced SG6518 and SG6520 in May 2022, representing the Next Generation of Adhesive Solutions for Woodworking. These formulations, designed as HMPUR adhesive solutions, exhibit superior bonding strength, water resistance, anti-mold properties, and high green strength. These features contribute significantly to enhancing durability and quality in various woodworking applications within the reactive hot melt adhesives market.

In February 2022, Arkema, a France-based specialty chemicals and advanced materials company, acquired Shanghai Zhiguan Polymer Materials (PMP) for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is aimed at strengthening Arkema's position in the engineering adhesives market and accelerating its development in the rapidly growing electronics market in Asia. Shanghai Zhiguan Polymer Materials (PMP) is a China-based company specializing in hot-melt adhesives for the consumer electronics market.

Major companies operating in the reactive hot melt adhesives market include DOW Corning, 3M Company, Henkel AG & Co KGaA, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Royal DSM N.V., Freudenberg & Co KG Arkema SA, Eastman Chemical Company Sika AG, Avery Dennison, Huntsman Corporation, Konishi Co, Ltd., RPM International Inc., H.B. Fuller Company, Synthomer Plc Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Tesa SE, Kraton Polymers LLC, Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co Ltd., Tianyang, Beardow & Adams, Bostik Inc., Kleiberit, DL Chemical Co, Ltd., Tex Year Industries, Jowat SE, Novamelt GmbH Klebstofftechnologie, Renhe, Zhejiang Good, Momenti Group S.p.A.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the reactive hot melt adhesives market share in 2024. The regions covered in the reactive hot melt adhesives market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the reactive hot melt adhesives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Reactive hot melt adhesive is a specialized type of adhesive that forms a bond through a reaction with the surface of the material being adhered to. This adhesive is noteworthy for its ability to create a robust and durable bond, even under extreme conditions.

Reactive hot melt adhesives are classified into high temperature and low temperature. High-temperature adhesives are defined as those with a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or higher, used in the melt or reflow of thermoplastics. Substrates involved in reactive hot melt adhesives applications include plastic, wood, and others. Resin types in this category include polyurethane and polyolefin, utilized in automotive and transportation, doors and windows, upholstery, lamination, textile, and assembly applications.

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The reactive hot-melt adhesives market consist of sales of ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) and polyolefin, or metallocene reactive hot-melt adhesives. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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