Glue & Adhesives Manufacturing in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

Sticky performance: Falling activity in downstream markets cuts into revenue in 2022-23

Synthetic glues are well-established products that generate most of the Glue and Adhesives Manufacturing industry's revenue. There's now an enormous range of specialised adhesive formulas, as many downstream manufacturers have moved away from traditional joining processes like welding towards structural adhesive bonding. Adhesive solutions are also being used more commonly in other fields, like medicine. This industry comprises companies that manufacture glue and prepared adhesives. In total, there are about 30,000 different adhesives, which are used in a vast array of different areas, from automotive engineering to footwear. Adhesives are an increasingly essential raw material input for a host of downstream industries. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.