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April 2025
The global liquid adhesives market size was valued at USD 42.15 billion in 2024 and is growing to approximately USD 58.60 billion by 2034, with a developing compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.35% over the forecast period 2025 to 2034.The sustainability regulations by the government and the increased need from packaging and woodworking industries are propelling the market growth.
The liquid adhesives market has experienced fast-paced growth in the recent period. The higher rate of application in multiple industries is leading to market growth in the current period. As the increased need for high-performance bonding solutions increased and they rose as a key choice in specific industries such as automotive, packaging, and construction, liquid adhesives have gained significant market attention in recent years. Also, proper ties such as flexibility and durability can help liquid adhesive in setting a trend for the replacement of traditional adhesives, which are environmentally harmful and heavy. Moreover, technological advances in adhesive formulation can transform the industry structure during the forecast period.
The rising governmental initiatives for sustainable adhesive production are anticipated to drive the market growth in the coming years. Heavy manufacturing companies are seeking biobased and water-based adhesives made from natural polymers, plant-based resins, and recyclable compounds to comply with the modern rules of several governments. Additionally, some governments are seen in giving subsidies and tax reductions for these sustainable adhesive manufacturers in the current period. Industries such as packaging and woodworking can lead the market potential in the coming years by today's extensive use of liquid adhesives in their works.
| Report Attribute | Details |
| Market Size in 2025 | USD 43.56 Billion |
| Expected market size in 2034 | USD 58.60 Billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 3.35% from 2025 to 2034 |
| Base Year of Estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2034 |
| Dominant Region | Asia Pacific |
| Segment Covered | By Formulation,Substrate,End Use,Regional |
| Key Companies Profile | 3M Company, Arkema (BOSTIK SA), Avery Dennison Corporation, Dymax Corporation, H.B. Fuller, Henkel AG, Jowat SE, Permabond LLC., RPM International Inc., Sika AG. |
The trend towards the adoption of sustainable packaging solutions can create lucrative opportunities for the liquid adhesive manufacturers in the coming period. Several countries have been increasingly implementing regulations on single-use plastics recently. As liquid adhesives can emerge as key bonding solutions to the paper-based and fiber-based alternatives in the coming period. Moreover, growing e-commerce and secure packaging needs can create a positive market environment for the liquid adhesive during the next decade. Also, manufacturers are actively investing in research and development programs to develop product enhancements. By developing liquid biobased adhesives, manufacturers can gain liquid adhesives market attraction in the future.
The increasing use of alternative bonding solutions is expected to hinder market growth. Several industries are seen using traditional bonding solutions such as mechanical fasteners, solid-state adhesives, and welding activities in the current period. Some of these bonding solutions have strong load-bearing capacities and superior strength, which can reduce the dependency on liquid adhesives in the coming period. Also, alternative adhesives can have properties like faster bonding and curing time that reduce processing times in between bonding activities. Also, some automotive manufacturers are seeking
Asia Pacific dominated the liquid adhesives market in 2024. The strong manufacturing infrastructure, rapid developments in the construction industry, and fast-paced urbanization are leading the major market share in the region. Moreover, countries like China, India, and Japan are under significant technology developments, which provide a positive atmosphere for the liquid adhesives in the current period. Also, the presence of enlarged glass and metal industries is driving the liquid adhesives sales in the region recently.
China: The Global Hub for Liquid Adhesives Production. China consumes a major market share in the liquid adhesives sales in the current period. Also, China is considered the largest exporter of adhesives globally in the current market scenario. Moreover, having enlarged manufacturing plants from automobiles and textiles to heavy types of machinery are creating a large consumer base for liquid adhesives nowadays. Initiatives like Made in China 2025 and other campaigns are actively encouraging industrial production in the country recently.
North America expects significant growth in the liquid adhesives market in the coming period. The advanced technology integrated manufacturing plants and strong automotive industry are expected to lead the industry potential during the forecast period. Furthermore, higher demand for flexible bonding solutions from packaging industries is currently severely contributing to the growth of liquid adhesive sales in the region. Also, automotive giants such as General Motors, Tesla, and Ford are present in the region. Moreover, manufacturers are increasing their efforts in creating partnerships and collaboration for market developments.
United States is expected to become a key country for the liquid adhesives consumption during the forecast period. Having a stronger automotive sector can grow a sustainable market environment for liquid adhesives in the coming years. Several automakers are using liquid adhesives in the development of their vehicles for weight management and fuel efficiency. Also, automakers are actively replacing traditional mechanical fasteners bonding’s such as screws and bolts with advanced adhesives solutions nowadays.
The water-based segment held the dominating share of the liquid adhesives market in 2024. Increased demand for environmentally friendly adhesives and the need for paper lamination are leading to segment growth in the current period. As the government takes steps towards sustainability, liquid adhesives can gain significant market share by having a lower volatile organic compounds rate than traditional adhesives, which reduce carbon emissions. Industries such as woodworking and packaging have been seen in heavy consumption of the water-based adhesives recently.
The solvent-based segment is expected to experience significant market growth in the future. Having stronger bonding qualities than any formulation adhesives, solvent-based adhesives can secure a dominating position in the coming years. Also, the growing demand from large manufacturing industries, such as aerospace and heavy loads, is likely to contribute significantly to the growth of solvent-based adhesives. The high-speed manufacturing can push the solvent-based industry growth forward during the forecast period as these adhesives make strong bonding with durability.
The paper segment led the liquid adhesives market in 2024. Increasing the application multiple industries such as packaging, bookbinding, and labeling is seen in often contributing in the growth of segment. Also, paper-based product bonding requires durability, flexibility, and waterproofing, the liquid adhesives are risen as the key solution in the current period. Moreover, sustainable packaging initiatives will increase the segment's dominance in the coming years.
The plastic segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period. The increasing need for stronger adhesion in durable, versatile, and lightweight materials is likely to increase plastic adhesives sales in the future. Several industries are trying to release heavy loads for fuel efficiency and cost cutting by developing lightweight and durable technologies. In the enlargement of the medical and automotive industries, plastic-based adhesives will gain significant traction during the forecast period.
The medical segment held the largest share of the liquid adhesives market in 2024. The heavy need for the advanced bonding solution in healthcare device application is leading the market in the current period. Considering liquid adhesives' suitability for the biocompatibility bonding solution in the device assembly, wound care and surgical procedures are increasingly providing market attention to liquid adhesives in the current scenario. Moreover, the rising prevalence of chronic diseases can create substantial market opportunities for liquid adhesives in the coming period.
The building and construction segment is seen to grow at a notable rate during the predicted timeframe. As the construction developers are actively looking for the lightweight bonding solution to replacement of traditional solutions such as screws, nuts, and bolt for the infrastructure projects. Thus, liquid adhesives are expected to emerge as a key solution for this development. Also, liquid adhesives are increasingly seen in suing flooring, insulation, and panel bonding recently.
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