Flock Adhesive Market Report 2026

The flock adhesive market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.85 billion in 2025 to $3.01 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in automotive interior customization, expansion of textile and upholstery manufacturing, increased use of decorative flocking processes, availability of solvent-based adhesive formulations, rising demand for surface finishing solutions.

The flock adhesive market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.89 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of low-voc adhesive systems, rising focus on sustainable flocking materials, expansion of printing and packaging flock applications, growing demand for high-performance polyurethane adhesives, increasing regulatory pressure on solvent emissions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of waterborne flock adhesives, rising demand for high-durability bonding solutions, growing use of eco-friendly resin systems, expansion of automotive interior flocking applications, enhanced focus on adhesive performance consistency.

The expansion of the textile industry is expected to drive the growth of the flock adhesive market in the coming years. The textile industry includes activities such as research, design, and the manufacturing of textiles, fabrics, and apparel. Flock adhesives, particularly those made using non-toxic, water-based formulations and recycled fibers, are widely used in decorative textile finishing processes. These processes involve applying fine fibers, known as flock, onto surfaces to create a soft, velvety texture. For example, in June 2024, according to the International Trade Administration, a US-based government agency, textile and apparel imports for the year-to-date period ending April 2024 reached 30,095.1 MSME, representing a 9.5% increase compared with the same period in 2023. Within this total, textile imports accounted for 22,426.8 MSME, marking a 12.8% rise year over year. Therefore, the continued growth of the textile industry is contributing to the expansion of the flock adhesive market.

Companies operating in the flock adhesive market are increasingly focusing on product innovation, including the development of advanced adhesive tape solutions, to gain a competitive advantage. Adhesive tapes are flexible materials coated with pressure-sensitive substances on one or both sides, enabling strong bonding or temporary holding across various applications. For instance, in February 2024, Avery Dennison Performance Tapes, a US-based adhesive tape manufacturer, introduced a new portfolio of pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape solutions for the appliance industry. This portfolio features a broad range of tapes designed to simplify assembly processes, enhance product durability, and reduce noise, vibration, and harshness in both commercial and residential appliances. The solutions offer quick adhesion, strong shear resistance, and reliable foam bonding, along with lamination options that include felt, flock, foam, high-loft PET, and other batting materials.

In July 2023, FlexDev Group, a UK-based textile personalization company, acquired Aneyron for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, FlexDev Group sought to strengthen collaboration across its business units and position itself as a leading textile customization provider in Europe. Aneyron is a Netherlands-based manufacturer specializing in textile products, including flock adhesive transfer solutions for textile applications.

Major companies operating in the flock adhesive market are Dow Inc., Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Avery Dennison Corporation, Wacker Chemie AG, H.B. Fuller Company, Avient Corporation, Ashland Global Holdings, Sika AG, LORD Corporation, CHT Germany GmbH, Paramelt BV, Stahl Holdings B.V., Franklin International Inc., Argent International Inc., Kiwo Inc., International Coatings Company Inc., Anhui Sinograce Chemical Co. Ltd., Nyatex Adhesive and Chemical Co., SwissFlock AG, Schuster Beflockung GmbH, VIRUS Inks, Flock IT, Anhui Dowell Huatai New Materials Co. Ltd., Chemproof Chemicals Company, and Flocking Ltd.

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

The flock adhesive market consists of sales of flame-retardant epoxy and aqueous polyurethane. 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.

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