Solvent-Based Adhesives Market Report 2026
Global Outlook – By Type (PolyurethanePU, Styrenic Block), By Distribution Channel (Direct Sales, Distributor), By End User Industry (Paper And Packaging, Building And Construction, Woodworking, Automotive And Transportation, Other End Use Industries ) – Market Size, Trends, Strategies, and Forecast to 2030
Solvent-Based Adhesives Market Overview
• Solvent-Based Adhesives market size has reached to $16.84 billion in 2025 • Expected to grow to $27.46 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4% • Growth Driver: Rising Construction Industry Set To Drive Growth In The Solvent Based Adhesives Market • Market Trend: Increasing Focus On Product Innovations To Provide Reliable Services To Their Customers • Asia-Pacific was the largest region in 2025.What Is Covered Under Solvent-Based Adhesives Market?
The solvent-based adhesives refer to a class of adhesives that are formulated on an elastomer dissolved in a solvent or phenolic/formaldehyde resins. The solvent-based adhesives are ideal for both porous and non-porous surfaces and offer secure adhesion. The main types of solvent-based adhesives market are polyurethane, styrenic block, and ethyl vinyl acetate. Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) is a copolymer made up of ethylene and various quantities of vinyl acetate. The solvent-based adhesives are used in paper and packaging, building and construction, woodworking, automotive and transportation, and other sectors that are distributed through direct sales and distributors.
What Is The Solvent-Based Adhesives Market Size and Share 2026?
The solvent-based adhesives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $16.84 billion in 2025 to $18.46 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of construction activities, expansion of automotive manufacturing, demand for durable bonding solutions, adoption in packaging industry, development of solvent based resin systems.What Is The Solvent-Based Adhesives Market Growth Forecast?
The solvent-based adhesives market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $27.46 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth of electric vehicle production, rising infrastructure development, demand for high performance adhesives, expansion of industrial manufacturing, innovation in adhesive formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include rising use in automotive assembly, growing demand for high strength bonding, expansion in packaging applications, increased adoption in woodworking, focus on multi surface adhesion.
Global Solvent-Based Adhesives Market Segmentation
1) By Type: PolyurethanePU, Styrenic Block 2) By Distribution Channel: Direct Sales, Distributor 3) By End User Industry: Paper And Packaging, Building And Construction, Woodworking, Automotive And Transportation, Other End Use Industries Subsegments: 1) By Polyurethane (PU): Aromatic Polyurethane Adhesives, Aliphatic Polyurethane Adhesives 2) By Styrenic Block: SBS (Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene) Based Adhesives, SEBS (Styrene-Ethylene-Butylene-Styrene) Based Adhesives, SIS (Styrene-Isoprene-Styrene) Based AdhesivesWhat Is The Driver Of The Solvent-Based Adhesives Market?
The increasing construction industry is expected to propel the growth of the solvent-based adhesives market going forward. Construction refers to the process of planning, designing, assembling, and building physical structures, facilities, or infrastructure. Solvent-based adhesives are widely used in the construction industry to provide strong and durable bonds, high initial tack, versatility, and resistance to temperature, water, and chemicals. The growth in construction activity is driven by expanding urbanization, infrastructure development, and government investments in both public and private projects. For instance, in November 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), a UK-based statistical authority, the value of new construction work in Great Britain grew by 4.2%, reaching a record £139,029 million, reflecting expansion in both private and public infrastructure projects. Therefore, the rising construction industry is driving the growth of the solvent-based adhesives industry.Key Players In The Global Solvent-Based Adhesives Market
Major companies operating in the solvent-based adhesives market are 3M Company, Alfa International Corporation, Arkema Group, Ashland Inc., Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Avery Dennison Corporation, Everad Adhesives SAS, DuPont de Nemours Inc., H.B. Fuller Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Huntsman Corporation, Jowat AG, LORD Corporation, Sika AG, Bostik, RPM International Inc., Illinois Tool Works Inc., MAPEI SpA, Akzo Nobel NV, Permabond LLC, Franklin International Inc., COIM Group, Royal Adhesives & Sealants LLC, Reynolds Industries Inc., Cattie Adhesives Solutions LLC, AJ Adhesives Inc., Adhesives Research Inc., L.D. Davis Industries Inc., Beardow Adams Group, Chemence Inc.
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Global Solvent-Based Adhesives Market Trends and Insights
Major companies operating in the solvent-based adhesives market are focusing on innovative products, such as pearl bond adhesive, to drive revenues in the market. Pearl Bond adhesive is a range of crystalline thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) adhesives that is intended for the manufacturing of reactive hot melt adhesives (HMAs) and hot melt adhesives (HMAs). For instance, in April 2023, Pearl Polyurethane Systems LLC, a UAE-based company that provides PU-based adhesives, including solvent-based adhesives, launched a Pearl Bond adhesive. The Pearl Bond adhesive line is utilized in a range of applications such as footwear uppers, vehicle interior trim, and other textile substrates. The adhesive line is also very resistant to microbial attack, giving it a long-lasting and durable option for a variety of applications, and offers a cost-effective formulation that delivers exceptional bonding solutions for hot melt adhesives.What Are Latest Mergers And Acquisitions In The Solvent-Based Adhesives Market?
In May 2024, H.B. Fuller Company, a US-based pure play adhesives firm, acquired ND Industries, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, H.B. Fuller aims to expand its solvent-based and industrial adhesive offerings by integrating ND Industries’ adhesive and sealant portfolio into its global business unit. ND Industries, Inc., is a US-based manufacturer of adhesives (and sealants), including a line of bottled adhesive and sealant products under the Vibra-Tite brand.
Regional Insights
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the solvent-based adhesives market in 2025. North America was the second-largest region in the solvent-based adhesives market report. The regions covered in this market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa The countries covered in this market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.Need data for a specific geography? Request Regional Data
What Defines the Solvent-Based Adhesives Market?
The solvent-based adhesives market consists of the sales of contact adhesives, white glue, and rubber cement. 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.How is Market Value Defined and Measured?
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Market Size Value In 2026 | $18.46 billion |
| Revenue Forecast In 2030 | $27.46 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 9.7% from 2026 to 2030 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2025 |
| Actual Estimates/Historical Data | 2020-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 - 2030 |
| Market Representation | Revenue in USD Billion and CAGR from 2026 to 2030 |
| Segments Covered | Type, Distribution Channel, End User Industry |
| Regional Scope | Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa |
| Country Scope | The countries covered in this market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain |
| Key Companies Profiled | 3M Company, Alfa International Corporation, Arkema Group, Ashland Inc., Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Avery Dennison Corporation, Everad Adhesives SAS, DuPont de Nemours Inc., H.B. Fuller Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Huntsman Corporation, Jowat AG, LORD Corporation, Sika AG, Bostik, RPM International Inc., Illinois Tool Works Inc., MAPEI SpA, Akzo Nobel NV, Permabond LLC, Franklin International Inc., COIM Group, Royal Adhesives & Sealants LLC, Reynolds Industries Inc., Cattie Adhesives Solutions LLC, AJ Adhesives Inc., Adhesives Research Inc., L.D. Davis Industries Inc., Beardow Adams Group, Chemence Inc. |
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