Polyurethane Sealants (PU) Market Report 2025

The polyurethane sealants (PU) market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $3.02 billion in 2024 to $3.17 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the construction and building boom, infrastructure development needs, automotive manufacturing expansion, increased manufacturing sector, and shift towards energy-efficient buildings.

The polyurethane sealants (PU) market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.96 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainable and green building practices, renewable energy infrastructure projects, automotive lightweighting trends, urbanization and smart city initiatives, and advancements in industrial manufacturing. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing marine applications, customized sealant solutions, a shift towards low-VOC formulations, global market expansion, and a focus on enhanced performance.

An increase in demand within the building and construction, automotive, and consumer products sectors is expected to drive the growth of the polyurethane sealants (PU) market in the future. Demand in building and construction refers to the surge in the establishment of structures to accommodate the growing population and urbanization. Simultaneously, the automotive sector encompasses the production of various vehicles that support urban development. In the construction industry, polyurethane sealants are utilized to fill gaps and prevent water and air from entering joints, particularly in the installation of glass in windows and doors. In the automotive industry, polyurethane sealants are applied to ensure that windshields and glass components are securely attached to vehicles, including firmly affixing mirrors to their supporting structures. For instance, in May 2024, a report from Kroll, a U.S.-based financial and risk advisory firm, projected that global auto sales volumes would exceed 92 million units in 2024. In 2023, global vehicle sales experienced a 10.9% increase, with U.S. light vehicle sales rising by 13.1% year-over-year to reach 15.5 million units. U.S. vehicle sales are expected to grow further, reaching 15.9 million units in 2024. Therefore, the increasing demand in building and construction, automotive, and consumer products is driving the expansion of the polyurethane sealants (PU) market.

The escalating need for electricity is set to drive the PU sealants market. PU sealants play a pivotal role in safeguarding electrical components due to their properties, supporting safe and reliable operations. Reports from 2022 indicated a 2.4% surge in US electricity consumption, with the residential sector accounting for 38.9% of the total. This surge underscores the growing reliance on electricity, thereby augmenting the demand for PU sealants in the electrical industry.

Technological advancements stand as a prominent trend in the PU sealants market. Leading companies are prioritizing innovation to maintain market positions. Notably, Sika AG introduced the PURFORM polyurethane technology in 2023, boasting ultra-low monomer content, enhancing sustainability, and reducing potential health risks. This innovation ensures superior performance in various applications, offering enhanced strength, durability, elasticity, and adhesion.

Key companies in the polyurethane sealants (PU) market are concentrating on developing innovative products, such as adhesive solutions, to secure a competitive advantage in the industry. Adhesive solutions are materials designed to bond two or more surfaces together effectively and permanently, working by adhering to the surfaces to create a bond that resists separation. For example, in March 2024, Lanxess, a specialty chemicals company based in Germany, introduced Adiprene Green, which incorporates renewable raw materials and can serve as a substitute for fossil-based products. The new Adiprene Green prepolymers are specifically suitable for hot melt applications.

In January 2022, Sun Chemical, a US-based manufacturer specializing in printing inks and pigments, completed the acquisition of SAPICI S.p.A. The specific financial details of this transaction were not disclosed. This strategic move is geared towards enhancing Sun Chemical's integrated supply strategy by incorporating SAPICI's expertise in developing and manufacturing polymers. By assimilating SAPICI, Sun Chemical gains access to a diverse polymer portfolio, including coatings, elastomers, and polyurethane sealants. SAPICI S.p.A., based in Italy, specializes in producing polyurethane solutions utilized in sealants, coatings, packaging, and adhesives.

Major companies operating in the polyurethane sealants (PU) market include 3M Company, Arkema SA, Asian Paints Ltd., Badische Anilin- und Sodafabrik, The Dow Chemical Company, Sika AG, H.B. Fuller India Adhesives Pvt Ltd., Henkel AG & Company KGaA, Mapei S.P.A., Itw Polymer Sealants North America Inc., Soudal N.V., Hodgson Sealants Ltd, Pidilite Industries Limited, Akzo Nobel N.V., RPM International Inc., Wacker Chemie AG, Huntsman Corporation, Avery Dennison Corporation, Bostik SA, Chemence Inc., Dicks-Armstrong-Pontius, Franklin International Inc., General Electric Company, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Jowat SE, Kumkang Korea Chemicals Co. Ltd., LORD Corporation, Momentive Performance Materials Inc., PPG Industries Inc., Royal Adhesives & Sealants LLC, SABA Dinxperlo B.V., Sashco Inc., Selena Group, Tremco Incorporated, W. L. Gore & Associates Inc., Weicon GmbH & Co. KG, Worthen Industries Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the global polyurethane sealants (PU) market in 2024. It is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the polyurethane sealants (pu) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the polyurethane sealants (pu) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Polyurethane sealants, formulated from polyurethane polymers, are adhesive compounds designed to create robust and flexible seals, effectively preventing the infiltration of air, water, or other substances between surfaces. Renowned for their exceptional adhesion, elasticity, and resistance to weathering, these sealants serve various purposes such as sealing gaps, averting water and air ingress into joints, accommodating natural movements of building components, and enhancing aesthetics.

These sealants predominantly exist in two primary forms one-component and two-component varieties. One-component polyurethane sealants encompass formulations with isocyanate properties that react with moisture present in the air or on the substrate. Widely employed across diverse applications including glazing, flooring and jointing, concrete joints, submersion, sanitary and kitchen settings, these sealants cater to a broad spectrum of industries such as building and construction, automotive, general industrial usage, marine, aerospace, and others. Their versatility makes them invaluable across multiple sectors for sealing and bonding applications.

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The polyurethane sealants (PU) market consists of sales of polyurethane sealants auto glass adhesive, extra strong polyurethane sealant, polyurethane sealants metal adhesive, and polyurethane sealants marine adhesive. 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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