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Adhesives and Sealants Market (2025-2032)

Adhesives and Sealants Market is expected to reach $87.2 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2025 to 2032.

Published
May 2024
Pages
250
Format
PDF + Excel
Report ID
MRCHM - 1041189
Base year
2024
Market size · USD billion · 2024–2032Forecast 2025–2032 · 3.8% CAGR
2032 · FORECAST
$87.20B
2032
$87.20B
CAGR 2025–2032
3.8%
$150B$112.5B$75B$37.5B0
2024
2025
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2024 baseline · 2025–2032 forecast at 3.8% CAGR · hover a bar for the value

Key highlights

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Adhesives and Sealants Market is expected to reach $87.2 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2025 to 2032.

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The Adhesives Segment to Dominate the Adhesives and Sealants Market

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The paper & packaging segment is expected to account for the largest share of 30.0% of the adhesives and sealants market.

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In 2025, Asia-Pacific is expected to account for the largest share of 37.0% of the adhesives and sealants market.

Report summary

ParticularsDetails
Number of Pages250
FormatPDF
Forecast Period2025–2032
Base Year2024
CAGR (Value)3.8%
Market Size (Value)USD 87.2 Million by 2032
Segments CoveredBy Product · Adhesives · Acrylic · Cyanoacrylate · Silicone · Polyurethane · Epoxy · Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) · Other Adhesives Products · Sealants · Acrylic · Epoxy · Silicone · Polyurethane · Other Sealants Products · By Application · Building & Constructions · Paper & Packaging · Automotive · Transportation · Semiconductor & Electronics · Footwear & Leather · Healthcare · Other Applications
Countries CoveredNorth America (U.S., Canada), Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Poland, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia & New Zealand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America), and the Middle East & Africa (UAE, Israel, and Rest of the Middle East & Africa)
Key CompaniesCabot Corporation (U.S.), Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (U.S.), Avery Dennison Corporation (U.S.), H.B. Fuller Company (U.S.), Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany), Arkema S.A.(France), Huntsman Corporation (U.S.), Wacker Chemie AG (Germany), Uniseal Inc. (U.S.), Sika AG (Switzerland), Akzo Nobel N.V. (Netherlands), Dymax Corporation (U.S.), MAPEI S.p.A. (Italy), Meridian Adhesives Group (U.S.), and 3M Company (U.S.).

Report overview

Scope note

Segments covered: product, application. Regions: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East & Africa.

The growth of this market can be attributed to several factors: the growing adoption of adhesives & sealants in the building & construction industry and the increasing demand for adhesives in the healthcare industry. Moreover, the increasing demand for adhesives & sealants in the packaging industry and increasing investment in the building & construction industry in developing economies are expected to offer growth opportunities for the players operating in this market.

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Market dynamics

3 factors across 2 forces
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Growing Adoption of Adhesives & Sealants in the Building & Construction Industry

Construction is a major contributor to the global economy. In the 1st quarter of 2024, there were more than 919,000 construction establishments in the U.S. The industry employs 8 million employees and creates nearly USD 2.1 trillion worth of structures each year. In recent years, the building & construction industry has seen a growing adoption of adhesives and sealants. Adhesives are used to bond structural components such as panels, facades, and laminates. They provide high-strength bonds that distribute loads evenly, enhancing the structural integrity of buildings. This eliminates the need for traditional mechanical fasteners like nails or screws, resulting in cleaner aesthetics and reduced material costs. Also, adhesives are essential for installing flooring materials such as tiles, wood, laminate, and vinyl. They create strong bonds between the flooring material and the substrate, ensuring stability and durability.

Sealants are also used to fill joints and seams in tiled surfaces, preventing water penetration and grout deterioration. Overall, the growing adoption of adhesives and sealants in the building and construction industry reflects their importance in modern construction practices, where they contribute to improved performance, efficiency, and sustainability of buildings and infrastructure.

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Increasing Demand for Adhesives in the Healthcare Industry

Adhesives & sealants are essential for assembling various medical devices, including catheters, syringes, IV sets, and diagnostic equipment. They provide strong and reliable bonds between different components, ensuring the integrity and functionality of medical devices. Also, adhesives & sealants are increasingly used in surgical procedures for wound closure, tissue bonding, and hemostasis. In addition, adhesives play a critical role in restorative and prosthetic dentistry for bonding dental materials such as composites, crowns, bridges, and veneers to tooth structures. Dental sealants are used to protect teeth from decay by sealing pits and fissures, reducing the risk of cavities and promoting oral health.

Thus, the increasing demand for adhesives & sealants in the healthcare industry underscores their critical role in medical device manufacturing, wound care, drug delivery, surgical procedures, and patient care. As healthcare technologies continue to advance, adhesives & sealants will remain indispensable materials for supporting innovation, improving treatment outcomes, and enhancing patient quality of life.

Table of contents

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1.1Market Definition & Scope
1.2Currency and Limitations
1.2.1Currency
1.2.2Limitations

Segmental analysis

SegmentLargest share (2025)Fastest growth (2025–2032)
By ProductAdhesives—
By ApplicationPaper & PackagingBuilding & construction
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By Product

  • The Adhesives Segment to Dominate the Adhesives and Sealants Market
  • The adhesive segment is expected to account for the larger share of 80.0% of the adhesives and sealants market.
  • The segment’s large share is attributed to the growing adoption of adhesives in the paper & packaging industry, the rising demand for adhesives in the healthcare sector, and the rising demand for adhesives manufacturing tapes & labels for general-purpose repair and heavy-duty carton sealing.
  • In addition, the benefits offered by the adhesives segment, such as bonding versatility, strength, durability, improved aesthetics, corrosion protection, enhanced performance, and substrate compatibility, contribute to this segment's growth.
  • Also, several leading key players are taking initiatives to improve productivity.
  • For instance, in January 2024, H.B.
  • Fuller Company (U.S.) launched its new bio-compatible adhesive for medical applications.
  • This product delivers effective high tack, secure and quick bonding under high temperatures.
  • Also, this segment is projected to register a higher CAGR during the forecast period of 2025–2032.
CoversAdhesivesSealants
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By Application

  • The paper & packaging segment is expected to account for the largest share of 30.0% of the adhesives and sealants market.
  • The segment’s large share is attributed to the rising demand for adhesives & sealants to protect against moisture, dust, and other contaminants during storage and transportation; the rising need for adhesives & sealants to improve the shelf life of packaged products; and the rising adoption of adhesives in the packaging of drugs.
  • In addition, the benefits of adhesives & sealants in the paper & packaging include sealing bonding, enhanced protection, improved shelf life, lightweight packaging, and improved aesthetics.
  • Furthermore, several leading key players are taking initiatives to redefine their business strategies.
  • For instance, in July 2022, H.B.
  • Fuller Company (U.S.) partnered with Enimac (Italy) to leverage its pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes and provide quality solutions & technical support to a wide range of packaging makers.
  • However, the building & construction segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period of 2025–2032.
  • The rapid technological & architectural innovation, increasing demand for adhesives & sealants to fill cracks & sealing joints, and rising demand for adhesives and sealants to provide high-strength bonds and enhance the structural integrity of buildings are expected to support the growth of this segment.
CoversPaper & PackagingBuilding & ConstructionFootwear & Leather

Geographic analysis

01

Asia-Pacific

Largest share
China, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia & New Zealand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific

In 2025, Asia-Pacific is expected to account for the largest share of 37.0% of the adhesives and sealants market. The growing adoption of adhesives and sealants in the paper & packaging industry, increasing investment in developing economies, and rising adoption of adhesives in the automotive industry are expected to support the growth of the region. The presence of prominent players offering adhesives and sealants is also supporting the growth of this regional market. For instance, in September 2024, DuPont (U.S.) opened its new adhesives production facility in Zhangjiagang (ZJG), East China. The new facility will produce adhesives to serve customers in the transportation industry, primarily in lightweight and fast-growing vehicle electrification applications. Furthermore, in May 2021, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany) announced the construction of a new Adhesive Technologies Innovation Center in Shanghai. The state-of-the-art facility will transform Henkel’s current Zhangjiang site into an Innovation Center for China and Asia-Pacific. The new site will also strengthen the position of Henkel Adhesive Technologies to serve a variety of industries and develop leading adhesives, sealants and functional coatings solutions for customers in the region. Moreover, the Asia-Pacific region is projected to register the highest CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period. In 2025, Asia-Pacific to Dominate the Adhesives and Sealants Market

Competitive landscape

Recent developments
  1. March 2025

    Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany) signed an agreement with Kraton (U.S.) to supply its high-performance, biobased tackifiers and its REvolution rosin ester technology to enable carbon emission reductions in a range of Henkel’s adhesive formulations.

  2. September 2022

    Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany) announced the expansion of its production plant in South Dakota. This plant manufactures thermal interface material adhesives for use in the electronics and automotive industries. The adhesives are sold under the brands Loctite and Bergquist.

  3. —

    July 2021, H.B. Fuller Company (U.S.) partnered with Covestro AG (Germany) to deliver an adhesive with a reduced climate impact for the woodworking, composites, textiles, and automotive industries.

Companies profiled (15)
  • Cabot Corporation (U.S.)
  • Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (U.S.)
  • Avery Dennison Corporation (U.S.)
  • H.B. Fuller Company (U.S.)
  • Henkel AG & Co. KGaA · Germany
  • Arkema S.A. · France
  • Huntsman Corporation (U.S.)
  • Wacker Chemie AG · Germany
  • Uniseal Inc. (U.S.)
  • Sika AG · Switzerland
  • Akzo Nobel N.V. · Netherlands
  • Dymax Corporation (U.S.)
  • MAPEI S.p.A · Italy
  • Meridian Adhesives Group (U.S.)
  • 3M Company (U.S.)

Frequently asked questions

The Adhesives and Sealants Market comprises products used to bond materials and fill gaps between surfaces, enhancing the structural integrity of products in industries such as construction, automotive, healthcare, packaging, and more. Adhesives provide bonding, while sealants offer sealing and protection from external elements like moisture and air.

Cite this report

Meticulous Research. (2024). Adhesives and Sealants Market - Global Opportunity Analysis And Industry Forecast (2025-2032) (Report No. MRCHM - 1041189). Meticulous Market Research Pvt. Ltd. https://www.meticulousresearch.com/product/adhesives-and-sealants-market-5872

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