Adhesion Promoter Market Report by Type (Silane, Maleic Anhydride, Titanate and Zirconate, Chlorinated Polyolefins, Non-Chlorinated Polyolefins, and Others), Form (Liquid Form, Spray Form), Application (Plastics and Composites, Paints and Coatings, Rubber

The global adhesion promoter market size reached USD 4.3 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 6.3 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% during 2025-2033. The market demand is primarily driven by the rising demand from the automotive sector, ongoing technological improvements in surface treatments, and a continual shift towards eco-friendly products driven by regulatory pressures.

Adhesion promoters, or coupling agents, improve adhesion between organic polymers and inorganic layers by interacting with the intersection of the two. Adhesion promoters act chemically and physically between organic–inorganic interfaces to bond these dissimilar materials together. Thus, these agents increase the adhesive strength between a coating and a substrate. By using adhesion promoters, physical and chemical forces are altered at the interface, and a compatibility bridge is built between them to increase adhesion. Moreover, adhesion promoters can prevent the bonds from being weakened by various environmental factors, such as heat and moisture. In addition to enhancing the adhesion of inorganic substrates, such as coatings, inks, or adhesives to the substrate of interest, they are used to increase the reliability of semiconductors and manufacture high-performance polymers and rubbers.

Adhesion Promoter Market Trends:

Growing Demand from the Automotive Industry

The rising need for advanced materials in the automotive sector is significantly supporting the growth of the adhesion promoter market share. Since adhesion promoters are crucial for ensuring strong bonding between coatings, paints, and automotive components, particularly with lightweight materials such as polypropylene and thermoplastics, they are increasingly used to meet fuel efficiency and emissions standards. The automotive industry's shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) and the use of composite materials in vehicle production further augments the need for advanced adhesion promoters. These products help maintain durability and aesthetic quality, making them essential in various applications, including interior and exterior parts, as well as coatings. As the global automotive sector continues to innovate, the market of adhesion promoters is expected to grow in parallel.

Ongoing Shift Towards Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Adhesion Promoters

The adhesion promoter market size is growing as manufacturers increasingly focus on developing eco-friendly and sustainable products. Driven by regulatory pressures and heightened environmental awareness, key players in the market are creating adhesion promoters that minimize harmful emissions and contain fewer volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Water-based adhesion promoters are gaining higher traction due to their reduced environmental impact compared to traditional solvent-based options. Additionally, the growing adoption of bio-based polymers and the reduction of hazardous chemicals are key strategies to meet regulatory requirements and consumer demand. As industries such as automotive, construction, and packaging adopt greener practices, the demand for sustainable adhesion promoters is expected to rise, fostering innovation, and expanding the market.

Continual Technological Advancements in Surface Treatment

Technological innovations in surface treatment are a crucial factor highlighted in the adhesion promoter market analysis report. New developments in surface modification techniques, such as plasma treatment and UV curing, are enhancing the performance of adhesion promoters by improving their compatibility with a broader range of materials. These ongoing advancements allow for better adhesion on challenging surfaces such as plastics, composites, and metals, which are used extensively across industries including electronics, aerospace, and construction. The study investigates the integration of NiTi-based shape memory alloys (SMAs) into GFRP laminates, utilizing surface treatments such as thermal oxidation, plasma treatment, and chemical activation. Mechanical characterizations showed SMAs generate actuation stress of 100-700 MPa, exceeding hydraulic actuators (20-70 MPa) and piezoelectric actuators (1-9 MPa). Additionally, the integration of nanotechnology in adhesion promoter formulations is augmenting their effectiveness by increasing their mechanical strength, resistance to environmental factors, and long-term durability. As industries adopt advanced manufacturing techniques, the demand for high-performance adhesion promoters continues to rise.

Adhesion Promoter Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global adhesion promoter market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, form, application, and end use industry.

Breakup by Type:

  • Silane
  • Maleic Anhydride
  • Titanate and Zirconate
  • Chlorinated Polyolefins
  • Non-Chlorinated Polyolefins
  • Others
Breakup by Form:
  • Liquid Form
  • Spray Form
Breakup by Application:
  • Plastics and Composites
  • Paints and Coatings
  • Rubber
  • Adhesive
  • Metal Substrate
  • Others
Breakup by End Use Industry:
  • Automotive and Transportation
  • Electrical and Electronics
  • Packaging
  • Consumer Goods
  • Construction
  • Others
Breakup by Region:
  • North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global adhesion promoter market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the companies covered include:
  • 3M Company
  • Akzo Nobel N.V.
  • Arkema S.A.
  • Borica Co. Ltd.
  • Eastman Chemical Company
  • Ems-Chemie Holding AG
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
  • Nagase America LLC (Nagase & Co. Ltd.)
  • Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.
  • The Dow Chemical Company
  • Toyobo Co. Ltd.
Key Questions Answered in This Report

1.How big is the global adhesion promoter market?

2.What is the expected growth rate of the global adhesion promoter market during 2025-2033?

3.What are the key factors driving the global adhesion promoter market?

4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global adhesion promoter market?

5.What is the breakup of the global adhesion promoter market based on the type?

6.What is the breakup of the global adhesion promoter market based on the application?

7.What are the key regions in the global adhesion promoter market?

8.Who are the key players/companies in the global adhesion promoter market?


1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
2.3.1 Primary Sources
2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
4.1 Overview
4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Adhesion Promoter Market
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance
5.3 Impact of COVID-19
5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Type
6.1 Silane
6.1.1 Market Trends
6.1.2 Market Forecast
6.2 Maleic Anhydride
6.2.1 Market Trends
6.2.2 Market Forecast
6.3 Titanate and Zirconate
6.3.1 Market Trends
6.3.2 Market Forecast
6.4 Chlorinated Polyolefins
6.4.1 Market Trends
6.4.2 Market Forecast
6.5 Non-Chlorinated Polyolefins
6.5.1 Market Trends
6.5.2 Market Forecast
6.6 Others
6.6.1 Market Trends
6.6.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Form
7.1 Liquid Form
7.1.1 Market Trends
7.1.2 Market Forecast
7.2 Spray Form
7.2.1 Market Trends
7.2.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Application
8.1 Plastics and Composites
8.1.1 Market Trends
8.1.2 Market Forecast
8.2 Paints and Coatings
8.2.1 Market Trends
8.2.2 Market Forecast
8.3 Rubber
8.3.1 Market Trends
8.3.2 Market Forecast
8.4 Adhesive
8.4.1 Market Trends
8.4.2 Market Forecast
8.5 Metal Substrate
8.5.1 Market Trends
8.5.2 Market Forecast
8.6 Others
8.6.1 Market Trends
8.6.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by End Use Industry
9.1 Automotive and Transportation
9.1.1 Market Trends
9.1.2 Market Forecast
9.2 Electrical and Electronics
9.2.1 Market Trends
9.2.2 Market Forecast
9.3 Packaging
9.3.1 Market Trends
9.3.2 Market Forecast
9.4 Consumer Goods
9.4.1 Market Trends
9.4.2 Market Forecast
9.5 Construction
9.5.1 Market Trends
9.5.2 Market Forecast
9.6 Others
9.6.1 Market Trends
9.6.2 Market Forecast
10 Market Breakup by Region
10.1 North America
10.1.1 United States
10.1.1.1 Market Trends
10.1.1.2 Market Forecast
10.1.2 Canada
10.1.2.1 Market Trends
10.1.2.2 Market Forecast
10.2 Asia-Pacific
10.2.1 China
10.2.1.1 Market Trends
10.2.1.2 Market Forecast
10.2.2 Japan
10.2.2.1 Market Trends
10.2.2.2 Market Forecast
10.2.3 India
10.2.3.1 Market Trends
10.2.3.2 Market Forecast
10.2.4 South Korea
10.2.4.1 Market Trends
10.2.4.2 Market Forecast
10.2.5 Australia
10.2.5.1 Market Trends
10.2.5.2 Market Forecast
10.2.6 Indonesia
10.2.6.1 Market Trends
10.2.6.2 Market Forecast
10.2.7 Others
10.2.7.1 Market Trends
10.2.7.2 Market Forecast
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
10.3.1.1 Market Trends
10.3.1.2 Market Forecast
10.3.2 France
10.3.2.1 Market Trends
10.3.2.2 Market Forecast
10.3.3 United Kingdom
10.3.3.1 Market Trends
10.3.3.2 Market Forecast
10.3.4 Italy
10.3.4.1 Market Trends
10.3.4.2 Market Forecast
10.3.5 Spain
10.3.5.1 Market Trends
10.3.5.2 Market Forecast
10.3.6 Russia
10.3.6.1 Market Trends
10.3.6.2 Market Forecast
10.3.7 Others
10.3.7.1 Market Trends
10.3.7.2 Market Forecast
10.4 Latin America
10.4.1 Brazil
10.4.1.1 Market Trends
10.4.1.2 Market Forecast
10.4.2 Mexico
10.4.2.1 Market Trends
10.4.2.2 Market Forecast
10.4.3 Others
10.4.3.1 Market Trends
10.4.3.2 Market Forecast
10.5 Middle East and Africa
10.5.1 Market Trends
10.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
10.5.3 Market Forecast
11 SWOT Analysis
11.1 Overview
11.2 Strengths
11.3 Weaknesses
11.4 Opportunities
11.5 Threats
12 Value Chain Analysis
13 Porters Five Forces Analysis
13.1 Overview
13.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
13.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
13.4 Degree of Competition
13.5 Threat of New Entrants
13.6 Threat of Substitutes
14 Price Analysis
15 Competitive Landscape
15.1 Market Structure
15.2 Key Players
15.3 Profiles of Key Players
15.3.1 3M Company
15.3.1.1 Company Overview
15.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.1.3 Financials
15.3.1.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.2 Akzo Nobel N.V.
15.3.2.1 Company Overview
15.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.2.3 Financials
15.3.2.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.3 Arkema S.A.
15.3.3.1 Company Overview
15.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.3.3 Financials
15.3.3.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.4 Borica Co. Ltd.
15.3.4.1 Company Overview
15.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.5 Eastman Chemical Company
15.3.5.1 Company Overview
15.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.5.3 Financials
15.3.5.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.6 Ems-Chemie Holding AG
15.3.6.1 Company Overview
15.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.6.3 Financials
15.3.7 Evonik Industries AG
15.3.7.1 Company Overview
15.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.7.3 Financials
15.3.7.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.8 Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
15.3.8.1 Company Overview
15.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.9 Nagase America LLC (Nagase & Co. Ltd.)
15.3.9.1 Company Overview
15.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.10 Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.
15.3.10.1 Company Overview
15.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.10.3 Financials
15.3.10.4 SWOT Analysis
15.3.11 The Dow Chemical Company
15.3.11.1 Company Overview
15.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.12 Toyobo Co. Ltd.
15.3.12.1 Company Overview
15.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
15.3.12.3 Financials
15.3.12.4 SWOT Analysis

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