Adhesives & Sealants Market by Adhesive Technology (Water-based, Solvent-based), Adhesive Application (Building & Construction, Paper & Packaging), Sealant Resin Type (Silicone, Acrylic), Sealant Application (Building & Construction, Consumer), and Region

Adhesives & sealants market is projected to grow from USD 76.96 billion in 2025 to USD 91.23 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.46% between 2025 and 2030.

“Increasing adoption of adhesives and sealants in the medical sector is driving the market across the globe.”

Adhesives and sealants are expanding their applications to medical devices, wound care, surgical procedures, diagnostics, and drug delivery systems, replacing traditional textiles, films, and fasteners such as sutures, tapes, and mechanical fasteners. Their benefits—such as no risk of infection, strong bonding, biocompatibility, and flexibility—make them essential in modern healthcare solutions. Silicone- and cyanoacrylate-based adhesives are becoming popular in wound closure and surgical fields, while UV-curable and hot-melt adhesives are used in assembling medical devices and equipment. The increased use of high-efficiency adhesives and sealants is likely to accelerate due to the rising popularity of minimally invasive procedures, advanced medical equipment, and personalized healthcare services. Additionally, the aging global population, higher healthcare spending, and growing medical manufacturing centers in Asia Pacific and North America are contributing to this trend, creating growth opportunities for the adhesives and sealants market within the medical industry.

“The paper & packaging segment was the largest adhesive application of the global adhesives & sealants market in 2024.”

In 2024, paper & packaging dominated the adhesive application segment in the adhesives and sealants market due to the rapid growth of the global e-commerce market, increasing pressure to use environmentally friendly packaging materials, and the shift toward lightweight and adaptable packaging products. Adhesives are widely used in sealing cartons, label films, lamination, bookbinding, and throughout the flexible packaging film industry, offering the best bonding ability, resistance to wear and tear, and flexibility against common mechanical fasteners. Growing interest in eco-friendly and recyclable adhesive packaging materials is further supporting the acceptance of water-based and hot-melt adhesives, which deliver comparable performance to meet environmental standards. Additionally, the rise in demand for online food delivery, shipping of consumer goods, and corrugated packaging has significantly increased consumption.

“By sealant resin type, the polyurethane segment accounted for the second-largest share of the adhesives & sealants market in 2024.”

In 2024, polyurethane was the second-largest sealant resin type in the global adhesives & sealants market, after silicone. Polyurethane sealants have a large market share because of their good flexibility, durability, abrasion resistance, and binding strengths to a variety of materials such as concrete, wood, metal, and plastics. They have become a favorite among the building & construction, automotive, and industrial sectors in which performance under dynamic load and harsh environmental conditions is required. Polyurethane sealants can offer structural bonding in addition to being effective sealers, which has further enhanced their use, given that their curing takes a relatively shorter time as compared to that of silicone.

“Europe was the second-largest market for the adhesives & sealants market in 2024.”

In 2024, the European market held the second-largest share of the global adhesives & sealants industry because of its strong automotive, aerospace, packaging, and construction sectors. The region has advanced manufacturing and a well-established industrial base, with ongoing innovations in high-performance adhesives & sealants that meet strict EU environmental and sustainability regulations. The trend toward environmentally friendly, low- and zero-VOC, and recyclable adhesive products is growing in Europe, driven by policies like REACH and the European Green Deal. Additionally, demand for adhesives & sealants in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and infrastructure refurbishment further propels market growth. However, strict regulations are prompting companies to increase R&D investments in bio-based and hybrid adhesive technologies, creating stronger leadership opportunities for Europe to achieve sustainable development.

• By Company Type: Tier 1–33%, Tier 2–25%, and Tier 3–42%
• By Designation: Directors - 36%, Managers - 19%, and Others - 45%
• By Region: North America - 25%, Europe - 17%, Asia Pacific - 42%, South America - 8%, Middle East & Africa - 8%

The key players profiled in the report include Henkel AG & KGaA (Germany), H.B Fuller Company (US), Sika AG (Switzerland), Arkema (Bostik) (France), 3M (US), Huntsman Corporation (US), Illinois Tool Works Inc. (US), Avery Dennison Corporation (US), Dow Inc (US), Wacker Chemie AG (Germany), RPM International, Inc (US), Akzo Nobel N.V. (Netherlands), and PPG Industries, Inc (US).

Research Coverage

This report segments the adhesives & sealants market by adhesive technology, adhesive application, sealant resin type, and region, providing estimates of market value (USD million) and volume (kiloton) across different regions. It also features a detailed analysis of major industry players, highlighting their business overviews, services, and key strategies related to the adhesives & sealants market.

Reasons to Buy Report

This research report focuses on multiple levels of analysis — industry trends, market share of top players, and company profiles, which together provide a comprehensive view of the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the adhesives & sealants market, high-growth regions, and market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.

The report provides insights into the following points:

• Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on adhesives & sealants offered by top players in the global market
• Analysis of key drivers (Growth of building & construction industry, Increased demand for adhesives in medical industry, Growth in appliances industry), restraints (Stringent regulations in Europe and North America, Technological limitations in adhesive industry), opportunities (Investments in emerging markets of Asia Pacific, Increased industrial activity due to globalization, Development of hybrid resins for manufacturing high-performance adhesives), and challenges (Regulatory compliance) influencing the growth of the adhesives & sealants market
• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the adhesives & sealants market
• Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets — the report analyzes the markets for adhesives & sealants across regions.
• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped regions, and recent developments in the global adhesives & sealants market
• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the adhesives & sealants market.

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