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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Chapter 1. Global Bookbinding Adhesives Market Report Scope & Methodology
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
1.2.1. Forecast Model
1.2.2. Desk Research
1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
1.4.1. Market Definition
1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
1.5.2. Limitations
1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings
Chapter 3. Global Bookbinding Adhesives Market Forces Analysis
3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global Bookbinding Adhesives Market (2024–2035)
3.2. Drivers
3.2.1. Rising demand for print-on-demand and short-run book production
3.2.2. Advancements in eco-friendly and bio-based adhesive formulations
3.3. Restraints
3.3.1. Volatility in raw material prices impacting production costs
3.3.2. Environmental compliance and disposal challenges
3.4. Opportunities
3.4.1. Increasing investment in digital publishing and educational printing
3.4.2. Rapid expansion of commercial printing markets in Asia Pacific
Chapter 4. Global Bookbinding Adhesives Industry Analysis
4.1. Porter’s 5 Forces Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter’s 5 Force Forecast Model (2024–2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
4.3.1. Political
4.3.2. Economical
4.3.3. Social
4.3.4. Technological
4.3.5. Environmental
4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024–2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Bookbinding Adhesives Market Size & Forecasts by Technology 2025–2035
5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Global Bookbinding Adhesives Market Performance – Potential Analysis (2025)
5.3. Emulsion Based
5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
5.4. Hot Melt
5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 6. Global Bookbinding Adhesives Market Size & Forecasts by Chemistry 2025–2035
6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Global Bookbinding Adhesives Market Performance – Potential Analysis (2025)
6.3. PVA (Polyvinyl Acetate)
6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.4. VAE (Vinyl Acetate Ethylene)
6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.5. EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate)
6.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
6.6. PUR (Polyurethane Reactive)
6.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.6.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 7. Global Bookbinding Adhesives Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2025–2035
7.1. Market Overview
7.2. Hardcover and Softcover Books
7.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
7.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
7.3. Magazines and Catalogs
7.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
7.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
7.4. Print on Demand
7.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
7.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 8. Global Bookbinding Adhesives Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025–2035
8.1. Global Market Snapshot by Region
8.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
8.3. North America Bookbinding Adhesives Market
8.3.1. U.S.
8.3.1.1. Technology Breakdown
8.3.1.2. Chemistry Breakdown
8.3.1.3. Application Breakdown
8.3.2. Canada
8.3.2.1. Technology Breakdown
8.3.2.2. Chemistry Breakdown
8.3.2.3. Application Breakdown
8.4. Europe Bookbinding Adhesives Market
8.4.1. UK
8.4.2. Germany
8.4.3. France
8.4.4. Spain
8.4.5. Italy
8.4.6. Rest of Europe
8.5. Asia Pacific Bookbinding Adhesives Market
8.5.1. China
8.5.2. India
8.5.3. Japan
8.5.4. Australia
8.5.5. South Korea
8.5.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
8.6. Latin America Bookbinding Adhesives Market
8.6.1. Brazil
8.6.2. Mexico
8.7. Middle East & Africa Bookbinding Adhesives Market
8.7.1. UAE
8.7.2. Saudi Arabia
8.7.3. South Africa
8.7.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
Chapter 9. Competitive Intelligence
9.1. Top Market Strategies
9.2. H.B. Fuller Company
Company Overview
Key Executives
Company Snapshot
Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
Product/Services Port
Recent Development
Market Strategies
SWOT Analysis
9.3. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
9.4. Arkema Group
9.5. Sika AG
9.6. Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
9.7. Dow Inc.
9.8. 3M Company
9.9. Avery Dennison Corporation
9.10. Jowat SE
9.11. Bostik SA
9.12. Paramelt B.V.
9.13. Franklin International
9.14. DIC Corporation
9.15. Adhesives Research, Inc.
9.16. Buhnen GmbH & Co. KG
List of Tables
Table 1. Global Bookbinding Adhesives Market, Report Scope
Table 2. Global Market Estimates & Forecasts By Region 2024–2035
Table 3. Global Market Estimates & Forecasts By Technology 2024–2035
Table 4. Global Market Estimates & Forecasts By Chemistry 2024–2035
Table 5. Global Market Estimates & Forecasts By Application 2024–2035
Table 6. U.S. Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 7. Canada Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 8. UK Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 9. Germany Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 10. France Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 11. Spain Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 12. Italy Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 13. Rest of Europe Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 14. China Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 15. India Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 16. Japan Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 17. Australia Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 18. South Korea Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 19. Rest of APAC Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 20. Brazil Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 21. Mexico Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 22. UAE Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 23. Saudi Arabia Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 24. South Africa Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
Table 25. Rest of MEA Market Estimates & Forecasts 2024–2035
List of Figures
Figure 1. Global Bookbinding Adhesives Market, Research Methodology
Figure 2. Market Estimation Techniques
Figure 3. Market Size Estimates & Forecast Methods
Figure 4. Key Market Trends 2025
Figure 5. Growth Prospects 2024–2035
Figure 6. Porter’s Five Forces Model
Figure 7. PESTEL Analysis
Figure 8. Value Chain Analysis
Figure 9. Market By Technology, 2025 & 2035
Figure 10. Market By Chemistry, 2025 & 2035
Figure 11. Market By Application, 2025 & 2035
Figure 12. North America Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 13. Europe Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 14. Asia Pacific Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 15. Latin America Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 16. Middle East & Africa Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 17. Company Market Share Analysis (2025)

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