What Does the Historical and Current Polyurethane Sealants (PU) Market Size Trend Indicate?
The polyurethane sealants (pu) market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•The market size of polyurethane sealants (PU) has been experiencing consistent growth over the past few years. The market is anticipated to expand from $3.02 billion in 2024 to $3.17 billion in 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%.
Several factors have driven this growth during the historic period, including a surge in construction and building activities, the necessity for infrastructure development, expansion in automotive manufacturing, an uptick in the manufacturing sector, and a transition towards buildings that are more energy-efficient.
How Will the Polyurethane Sealants (PU) Market Size Evolve over the Forecast Period?
The polyurethane sealants (pu) market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market for polyurethane sealants (PU) is predicted to experience significant growth in the upcoming years, reaching a value of "$3.96 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%.
This expected growth during the forecast period is largely due to factors such as environmentally friendly construction methods, projects related to renewable energy infrastructure, developments in automotive weight reduction, urbanization with smart city projects, and industrial manufacturing advancements. The forecast period will also see major trends such as an increase in marine uses, custom-made sealant solutions, a shift towards sealants with lower volatile organic compounds (VOC), a widening of the global market, and a concentration on improved performance.
What Are The Core Factors Supporting Growth In The Polyurethane Sealants (PU) Market?
An increased demand within the building and construction, automotive, and consumer product sectors is anticipated to fuel the expansion of the polyurethane sealants (PU) market. Specifically, growth in the building and construction field reflects the prevailing trend of urbanization and population growth leading to a surge in infrastructure establishment. Similarly, the automotive domain encompasses the production of a wide range of vehicles essential for urban living. The implementation of glass in the construction sector, for example in windows and doors, is another key area. Polyurethane sealants play a crucial role in the building and construction industry where they are employed to fill gaps, and stop water and air leakage in joints. Additionally, the automotive sector uses these sealants for securely installing windshields and glasses into vehicles. A May 2024 report from Kroll, a US-based financial and risk advisory firm, indicated that global auto sales volumes could surpass 92 million units in the same year. Data from 2023 revealed a 10.9% global rise in car sales, with U.S. light vehicle sales increasing by 13.1% from the previous year, reaching 15.5 million units. U.S. vehicle sales are predicted to rise further, possibly hitting 15.9 million units in 2024. Hence, the mounting demand across building and construction, automotive, and consumer products spheres is propelling the growth of the polyurethane sealants (PU) market.
What Are The Major Segments Within The Global Polyurethane Sealants (PU) Market?
The polyurethane sealants (PU) market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: One-Component, Two-Component
2) By Application: Glazing, Flooring And Joining, Concrete Joints, Submerged, Sanitary And Kitchen
3) By End-User: Building And Construction, Automotive, General Industrial, Marine, Aerospace, Other End-Users
Subsegments:
1) By One-Component: Moisture-Curing Sealants, Heat-Curing Sealants, Solvent-Based Sealants
2) By Two-Component: Polyurethane Or Polyol Systems, Epoxy-Polyurethane Systems, Hybrid Systems
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Which Trends Are Expected To Transform The Polyurethane Sealants (PU) Market?
The upsurge in technological evolution is becoming a major trend in the polyurethane sealants (PU) market. Leading companies in the polyurethane sealants (PU) sector are prioritizing the development of technological alternatives in order to retain their market standing. For example, Sika AG, a Swiss-based adhesives and sealants producer for the construction and car industry, released PURFORM polyurethane technology in November 2023. The technology has an ultra-low monomer content of less than 0.1% monomeric diisocyanate, a substance known to be harmful to human health. This makes it more environmentally friendly than conventional polyurethane products which have a higher monomer diisocyanate content. PURFORM products also offer increased strength, durability, flexibility, and bond capacity, assuring superior performance across various uses.
Who Are the Key Players in the Polyurethane Sealants (PU) Market?
Major companies operating in the polyurethane sealants (PU) market include:
• 3M Company
• Arkema SA
• Asian Paints Ltd.
• Badische Anilin- und Sodafabrik
• The Dow Chemical Company
• Sika AG
• H.B. Fuller India Adhesives Pvt Ltd.
• Henkel AG & Company KGaA
• Mapei S.P.A.
• Itw Polymer Sealants North America Inc.
• Soudal N.V.
• Hodgson Sealants Ltd
• Pidilite Industries Limited
• Akzo Nobel N.V.
• RPM International Inc.
• Wacker Chemie AG
• Huntsman Corporation
• Avery Dennison Corporation
• Bostik SA
• Chemence Inc.
• Dicks-Armstrong-Pontius
• Franklin International Inc.
• General Electric Company
• Illinois Tool Works Inc.
• Jowat SE
• Kumkang Korea Chemicals Co. Ltd.
• LORD Corporation
• Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
• PPG Industries Inc.
• Royal Adhesives & Sealants LLC
• SABA Dinxperlo B.V.
• Sashco Inc.
• Selena Group
• Tremco Incorporated
• W. L. Gore & Associates Inc.
• Weicon GmbH & Co. KG
• Worthen Industries Inc.
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Polyurethane Sealants (PU) Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the global polyurethane sealants (PU) market in 2024. It is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the polyurethane sealants (PU) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
