Global Bookbinding Adhesives Market Size Study & Forecast, by Technology and Chemistry, and Regional Forecasts 2025–2035

The Global Bookbinding Adhesives Market is valued at approximately USD 1.92 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand at a steady CAGR of 2.20% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2035. In a world increasingly shaped by print-on-demand publishing, academic literature, high-quality magazines, and retail-driven catalogs, bookbinding adhesives have emerged as the unspoken heroes in production lines, enabling durability, flexibility, and visual aesthetics across varied publishing formats. These adhesives—spanning emulsion-based, hot melt, and reactive chemistries such as PVA, EVA, PUR, and VAE—have reshaped how publishers and manufacturers bind softcovers, hardcovers, and specialty prints with precision and cost-efficiency.

The transition toward digital printing and short-run production has driven a new era of adhesives that offer faster setting times and enhanced thermal resistance. With consumers and publishers demanding eco-conscious yet high-performing products, companies are actively investing in sustainable, bio-based adhesive formulations. At the same time, the rise in e-learning platforms and customized book printing services across both mature and emerging economies has added significant momentum to the market. As book formats evolve, adhesive manufacturers are moving beyond traditional binding constraints, engineering products that maintain integrity even under high-speed binding machines and demanding environmental conditions.

Regionally, North America continues to lead the market, bolstered by its expansive commercial publishing industry and widespread adoption of advanced bookbinding techniques. The region’s highly automated production infrastructure and emphasis on sustainability are pushing adhesive innovation at scale. Meanwhile, Europe is embracing bio-based adhesives faster, largely due to stringent environmental regulations and strong consumer preference for greener materials. However, it is the Asia Pacific region—particularly India, China, and Japan—that is projected to witness the fastest growth over the next decade. Increasing literacy rates, aggressive government investments in education, and booming commercial printing sectors are amplifying demand for versatile and reliable adhesive systems across the region.

Major market player included in this report are:
• H.B. Fuller Company
• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
• Arkema Group
• Sika AG
• Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
• Dow Inc.
• 3M Company
• Avery Dennison Corporation
• Jowat SE
• Bostik SA
• Paramelt B.V.
• Franklin International
• DIC Corporation
• Adhesives Research, Inc.
• Buhnen GmbH & Co. KG

Global Bookbinding Adhesives Market Report Scope:
• Historical Data – 2023, 2024
• Base Year for Estimation – 2024
• Forecast period – 2025–2035
• Report Coverage – Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
• Regional Scope – North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players.

The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Technology:
• Emulsion Based
• Hot Melt

By Chemistry:
• PVA (Polyvinyl Acetate)
• VAE (Vinyl Acetate Ethylene)
• EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate)
• PUR (Polyurethane Reactive)

By Application:
• Hardcover and Softcover Books
• Magazines and Catalogs
• Print on Demand

By Region:

North America
• U.S.
• Canada

Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico

Middle East & Africa
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:
• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
• Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

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