The high performance adhesives market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent years, the market for high performance adhesives has seen a marked increase in size. It is set to expand from a value of $34.1 billion in 2024 to an estimated $35.96 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%.
The historical growth trend of this market is primarily due to factors such as the rise in manufacturing processes, intensifying environmental regulations, growth in the automotive industry, surge in consumer electronics, and an elevated focus on construction materials.
The high performance adhesives market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The size of the high performance adhesives market is projected to witness significant expansion in the forthcoming years. It is anticipated to rise to $43.96 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%.
Factors contributing to the growth during the estimated period include an increase in aircraft production, burgeoning medical sector, rising consumer knowledge, growth of the packaging and online retail sectors, and e-commerce surge. The forecast period also sees significant trends such as polymer chemistry advancements, the amalgamation of sensors and intelligent materials, involvement of automation and robotics, the inclusion of nanotechnology, and the progression of manufacturing digitalization.
As the transportation sector continues to expand, it is predicted to stimulate growth in the high-performance adhesives market. Encompassing the movement of individuals and goods via various channels such as road, rail, air and sea, the transportation sector is essential for international trade, supply chains and personal travel. Its growth is attributed to a multitude of factors like the surge in online shopping, population increase, urbanisation and infrastructure expansion. High-performance adhesives positively impact the sector by reducing the weight of vehicles and enhancing their durability, which results in improved fuel efficiency and reduced maintenance costs. As reported by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, a United States government agency, in April 2024, transportation's total contribution to GDP increased from 6.3% in 2021 to 6.7% in 2022. The for-hire transportation sector led the upsurge, rising from 3.2% to 3.5%, whereas the household transportation sector saw a smaller increase of one percentage point. As a result, the rising transportation sector is propelling the growth of the high-performance adhesives market.
The high performance adhesivesmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Epoxy, Polyurethane, Acrylic, Silicone, Other Types
2) By Technology: Water-Based, Solvent-Based, Hot Melt, Reactive, Other Technologies
3) By End-Use Industry: Automotive, Electronics, Packaging, Medical, Construction, Aerospace, Other End Use Industries
Subsegments:
1) By Epoxy: Two-Part Epoxy Adhesives, One-Part Epoxy Adhesives, Specialty Epoxy Adhesives
2) By Polyurethane: Moisture-Curing Polyurethane Adhesives, Hot-Melt Polyurethane Adhesives, One-Part Polyurethane Adhesives
3) By Acrylic: Solvent-Based Acrylic Adhesives, Water-Based Acrylic Adhesives, Reactive Acrylic Adhesives
4) By Silicone: Room Temperature Vulcanizing Silicone Adhesives, High-Temperature Silicone Adhesives, Silicone Sealants
5) By Other Types: Cyanoacrylate Adhesives, Anaerobic Adhesives, Thermoplastic Adhesives
Major firms in the high performance adhesives market are concentrating their efforts on creating unique products such as waterborne adhesive solutions that enhance the footwear fabrication process. These waterborne adhesive products are considered eco-friendly as they utilize water as a solvent rather than harmful substances. As an illustration, Covestro AG, a polymer and high performance plastic firm from Germany, introduced Dispercoll U and Dispercoll U PLUS in the markets in September 2024. These state-of-the-art waterborne polyurethane adhesives are specifically engineered for the athletic footwear and car interior sectors. Dispercoll U enhances manufacturing effectiveness due to its lower activation temperatures and robust initial tack, while Dispercoll U PLUS boasts greater durability and resistance to hydrolysis, thus being perfect for use in footwear and car interiors needing heat and climatic resilience.
Major companies operating in the high performance adhesives marker are:
• The Dow Chemical Company
• 3M Company
• Parker-Hannifin Corporation
• Sika AG
• Avery Dennison Corporation
• Huntsman International LLC
• H.B. Fuller Company
• Pidilite Industries Limited
• DELO adhesive
• TEX YEAR INDUSTRIES INC.
• Dymax Corporation
• PARSON ADHESIVES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
• Jowat SE
• Super Bond Adhesives Pvt. Ltd.
• ITW Performance Polymers
• Hernon Manufacturing Inc.
• WEICON GmbH & Co. KG
• Permabond Engineering Adhesives Limited
• Ester Chemical Industries Pvt. Ltd.
• Ameri-Cal Corporation
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the high performance adhesives market in 2024. Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the high performance adhesives marker report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.