Optical Adhesives Market Report 2026

The optical adhesives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.43 billion in 2025 to $2.65 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of lcd and oled display manufacturing, growth in consumer electronics production, increasing use of optical components in automotive systems, rising demand for precision bonding, advancements in adhesive chemistry.

The optical adhesives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.55 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of miniaturized electronic devices, rising investments in advanced display technologies, expansion of electric vehicle display integration, growing use of optical sensors, increasing demand for high-performance bonding materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of uv-curable optical adhesives, rising demand for high-clarity bonding solutions, growing use in advanced display assembly, expansion of adhesives for medical imaging devices, enhanced focus on thermal and optical stability.

The expansion of automotive manufacturing is expected to drive the growth of the optical adhesives market in the coming years. The automotive sector includes the design, development, production, and maintenance of motor vehicles such as cars, trucks, motorcycles, and other vehicles. Optical adhesives are widely used in the automotive industry to securely bond optical components, including lenses and sensors, within vehicle systems. These adhesives ensure precise alignment and provide protection against environmental factors, which is critical for the reliable operation of advanced driver assistance systems, vehicle lighting, and optical sensing technologies. For example, in April 2024, according to the Serbian Association of Vehicle and Parts Importers, a Serbia-based professional automotive organization, global vehicle production reached 93,546,599 units in 2023, including 67,133,570 passenger vehicles, compared with 84,830,376 vehicles produced in 2022. Therefore, the growth in automotive manufacturing is contributing to the expansion of the optical adhesives market.

Major companies operating in the optical adhesives market are concentrating on the development of innovative solutions, such as high-quality optical bonding epoxy adhesives, to deliver advanced and high-performance products for the chip testing and packaging industry. High-quality optical bonding epoxy adhesives are specialized materials designed to provide strong adhesion and optical clarity in applications that involve bonding optical components such as lenses, displays, touchscreens, and optical filters. For instance, in May 2023, DeepMaterial Co. Ltd., a China-based industrial adhesives manufacturer, introduced two new products, including an underfill epoxy and a one-component epoxy adhesive. These products are engineered to create robust bonds, offer surface protection, and meet the stringent performance requirements of semiconductor and electronics applications. Underfill epoxy is particularly important for protecting electronic components from mechanical stress by forming a durable bond, making it essential in the production of devices such as smartphones, laptops, and other portable electronics. The company offers a wide range of adhesive solutions, including electronic adhesives, conductive silver adhesives, and epoxy underfill materials for diverse applications.

In March 2023, TECHSiL Ltd., a UK-based industrial adhesives and technical materials company, acquired Eurobond Adhesives for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, TECHSiL aimed to broaden and strengthen its technical adhesives portfolio and gain entry into additional market segments, including glass, signage, and sheet-metal bonding, by leveraging Eurobond’s established product range and customer base. Eurobond Adhesives Ltd. is a UK-based manufacturer specializing in high-performance adhesives, tapes, sealants, coatings, UV-light systems, and dispensing equipment.

Major companies operating in the optical adhesives market are Dow Inc., Saint-Gobain S.A., 3M Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGAA, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., SIKA AG, DIC Corporation, Nitto Denko Corporation, H.B. Fuller Company, Denka Company Limited, Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Lintec Corporation, Tesa SE, Thorlabs Inc., LORD Corporation, Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co. Ltd., Dexerials Corporation, DELO Industrie Klebstoffe GmbH & Co. KGaA, Dymax Corporation, Epotek Inc., Parson Adhesives India Private Limited, Showa Denko Corporation, Panacol-Elosol GmbH, Atom Adhesive LLC, Hernon Manufacturing Inc., Muromachi Chemicals Inc., Permabond Engineering Adhesives Ltd., Master Bond Inc., Norland Products Inc., Mactac LLC.

North America was the largest region in the optical adhesives market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the optical 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 optical adhesives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The optical adhesives market consists of sales of UV-curing adhesives, thermal-curing adhesives, visible light-curing adhesives, index-matching adhesives, low outgassing adhesives, and optical grease. 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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