The reactive hot melt adhesives market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• Over the past few years, the market size for reactive hot melt adhesives has witnessed significant growth. The market, which stood at $1.37 billion in 2024, is projected to rise to $1.49 billion in 2025, with a 9.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). This growth during the historic period is due to factors such as expanding end-user industries, a shift towards environmentally friendly adhesives, improved product performance and efficiency, rigorous quality norms, and cost-effective solutions.
The reactive hot melt adhesives market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Expectations are high for the reactive hot melt adhesives market, as robust growth is forecasted over the next several years. This market is slated to grow to a substantial $2.16 billion by 2029, with an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%.
This projected surge during the forecast period is mainly due to an increased demand in fields such as electronics assembly, automotive manufacturing, advanced packaging industry, construction and infrastructure development, along with gaining traction in medical applications. Trends anticipated in coming years involve the adoption of sustainable and circular economy practices, application in smart and functional textiles, initiative towards multi-material bonding, and customized solutions.
The mounting needs of the packaging industry are anticipated to boost the demand for the reactive hot melt adhesives market in future. Packaging encompasses the process of enclosing or wrapping a product with a container to assist in its distribution, recognition, storage, marketing, and application. The packaging industry is dedicated to packing various products for their manufacturers. The hot-melt adhesives industry adjusts to a wide range of requirements to adapt to the continuously evolving needs of the packaging industry, offering robust and long-lasting packaging solutions. For instance, as reported by OEM Magazine, a monthly U.S. publication focused on industrial manufacturing, in December 2023, food segment made up the largest portion of packaging machinery shipments in 2022, claiming 43%, and raking in a shipment value of around $4.3 billion, with a projected value of close to $5.6 billion by 2027. Consequently, the surge in demand within the packaging industry is escalating the necessity for reactive hot melt adhesives.
The reactive hot melt adhesives market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: High Temperature, Low Temperature
2) By Substrate: Plastic, Wood, Other Substrates
3) By Resin Type: Polyurethane, Polyolefin
4) By Application: Automotive and Transportation, Doors and Windows, Upholstery, Lamination, Textile, Assembly
Subsegments:
1) By High Temperature: Industrial-Grade adhesives, High-Performance Adhesives
2) By Low Temperature: General-Purpose Adhesives, Specialty Adhesives
One key trend rising in prominence within the reactive hot melt adhesives market is technological advancements. Numerous leading companies within this market are concentrating their efforts on technological innovation in order to maintain their market standing. Take, for example, Germany-based adhesive solutions company, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, which in September 2024 unveiled their Technomelt Supra 079 Eco Cool product. This hot melt adhesive (HMA) was crafted with sustainability in mind, utilizing bio-based components and lower temperature technology. The product incorporates 49% bio-based raw materials and 30% ISSC-certified mass-balanced materials. It has the ability to bond folding cartons, trays and wrap-around packaging while operating at temperatures up to 40 degrees Celsius lower than regular adhesives.
Major companies operating in the reactive hot melt adhesives market include:
• DOW Corning
• 3M Company
• Henkel AG & Co KGaA
• Illinois Tool Works Inc.
• Royal DSM N.V.
• Freudenberg & Co KG Arkema SA
• Eastman Chemical Company Sika AG
• Avery Dennison
• Huntsman Corporation
• Konishi Co. Ltd.
• RPM International Inc.
• H.B. Fuller Company
• Synthomer Plc Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
• Tesa SE
• Kraton Polymers LLC
• Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co Ltd.
• Tianyang
• Beardow & Adams
• Bostik Inc.
• Kleiberit
• DL Chemical Co. Ltd.
• Tex Year Industries
• Jowat SE
• Novamelt GmbH Klebstofftechnologie
• Renhe
• Zhejiang Good
• Momenti Group S.p.A.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the reactive hot melt adhesives market share in 2024. The regions covered in the reactive hot melt adhesives market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.