Adhesives Market Report 2026

The adhesives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $82.67 billion in 2025 to $89.29 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of automotive production, growth of construction and infrastructure projects, increasing use of adhesives in electronics, rising demand for flexible bonding solutions, availability of advanced resin chemistries.

The adhesives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $125.31 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for electric vehicle adhesives, rising adoption of automation-compatible adhesive systems, expansion of sustainable adhesive formulations, growing use in renewable energy installations, increasing focus on long-life bonding solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of structural adhesives in automotive manufacturing, rising use in lightweight vehicle assembly, growing demand for high-performance bonding materials, expansion of multi-material joining applications, enhanced focus on durability and fatigue resistance.

The burgeoning expansion of the automotive industry is anticipated to act as a driving force behind the continued growth of the adhesives market. The automotive industry encompasses diverse entities engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing, and maintaining motor vehicles. Adhesives employed within the automotive sector offer robust, lightweight, and flexible bonding solutions that augment structural integrity while reducing weight, consequently contributing to enhanced fuel efficiency and overall vehicle performance. For instance, in September 2023, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), a UK-based trade association, reported a notable 28.9% increase in UK vehicle production in July compared to the previous year, totaling 85,304 units. Passenger car production saw a 31.6% rise to 76,451 units, while commercial vehicle production increased by 9.3% to 8,853 units year-on-year. Hence, the upward trajectory of the automotive industry serves as a key driver propelling the growth of the adhesives market.

Major adhesive market players are directing their investments towards developing bio-compatible adhesive solutions to gain a competitive edge and cater to the escalating demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products. One such innovation is Swiftmelt 1515-I, exhibiting exceptional performance in achieving a balance between adhesion and ease of removal. This product underwent thorough testing and received certification by ISO 10993-5 for cytotoxicity. For example, in January 2023, H.B. Fuller, a US-based adhesive manufacturing company, introduced Swiftmelt 1515-I, its inaugural bio-compatible product compliant in IMEA - India, the Middle East, and Africa. Specifically designed for medical tape applications in challenging climatic conditions prevalent in the Indian subcontinent, Swiftmelt 1515-I ensures effective high-tack, secure bonding, quick adhesion even under high temperatures, and offers shear resistance.

In May 2024, H.B. Fuller Company, a US-based provider of specialty adhesives, acquired ND Industries Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, H.B. Fuller sought to expand its portfolio of advanced adhesive and fastener locking and sealing technologies to drive growth in high-margin segments and strengthen its capabilities in serving automotive, electronics, and aerospace customers. ND Industries Inc. is a US-based provider of specialty adhesives and engineered solutions for locking, sealing, masking, and vibration control in demanding industrial applications.

Major companies operating in the adhesives market are Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, 3M Company, Sika AG, H.B. Fuller Company, Arkema S.A., Dow Inc., BASF SE, Huntsman Corporation, Avery Dennison Corporation, Illinois Tool Works Inc., RPM International Inc., Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Wacker Chemie AG, Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, Kuraray Co., Ltd., Toray Industries, Inc., LG Chem Ltd., Covestro AG, LORD Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the adhesives market in 2025. North America was the second-largest region in The adhesives market. The regions covered in the adhesives market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the adhesives market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The adhesives market consists of the sales of wet adhesives, contact adhesives, single/two component reactive adhesives, and pressure-sensitive 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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