Hot-Melt Adhesives Market by Resin Type (EVA, SBC, MPO, APAO, Polyolefins), Application (Packaging Solutions, Nonwoven Hygiene Products, Furniture & Woodwork, Bookbinding), and Region - Global Forecast to 2030
Description
The hot-melt adhesives market is expected to grow from USD 9.18 billion in 2025 to USD 11.13 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.93% during the forecast period.
R&D continues an upward trend, contributing to reformulations of hot-melt adhesives with better heat resistance, flexibility, and substrate adhesion than before. For instance, reactive polyurethane hot melts yield better chemical and moisture resistance and extend options for applications in demanding markets like automotive and electronics. Advances in nanotechnology and polymer science produce adhesives with fewer layers to yield stronger adhesion and performance. It is also becoming commonplace to save energy in the application process while increasing production efficiency. The manufacturers will continue to ask for multifunctional adhesives that can meet sustainability goals, driving innovation and technological developments to make the adhesives a long-term growth opportunity in the markets in which they are sold.
The styrenic block copolymers segment accounted for the second-largest share in the hot-melt adhesives market, in terms of value, in 2024.
The styrenic block copolymers resin type held the second largest share of the hot-melt adhesives market in 2024. Styrenic block copolymers provide great toughness and elasticity, making them highly effective bonding materials in heavy-duty applications when using standard bonding materials that may fail. They also provide long-lasting adhesion capabilities in situations where a product encounters vibration, bending, or mechanical stress, which has resulted in adoption in footwear, automotive interiors, and flexible packaging. The balance of added rigidity and further elasticity benefits product performance to endure repeated use while maintaining longevity, thus strengthening trust with consumers and representing quality. This level of durability fosters demand, particularly in markets where product performance under pressure is not negotiable to a brand's credibility.
The furniture & woodwork segment was the third-largest segment, in terms of value, of the global hot-melt adhesives market.
Adhesives in furniture and woodworking applications must provide a strong and durable bond to withstand stress, load, and extended use. Hot-melt adhesives fulfill this need by providing high initial tack and bond strength, which enables reliable assembly of components (e.g., panels, frames, and joints). Hot-melt adhesives offer value-added acceleration in production settings without sacrificing quality. With increasing consumer expectations of furniture being strong and durable, adhesives that can promise structural integrity are more sought after. The need for reliable bonding in this sector continues to establish hot-melt adhesives as an important component in modern woodworking and furniture manufacturing.
“The Middle East & Africa is estimated to be the second fastest-growing hot-melt adhesives market, in terms of value.”
The Middle East & Africa is experiencing growth in demand for hygiene products, including baby diapers, sanitary pads, and adult incontinence products. In Africa, this demand is buoyed by increased birth rates, while the Middle East demonstrates an increase in awareness surrounding hygiene. Hot-melt adhesives are essential in the bonding of nonwoven fabrics and elastics for products in this category. Local and international manufacturers are beginning to open production capabilities in countries where populations are notoriously high, like Nigeria and Egypt. High-performance adhesives must be offered to ensure flexibility, softness, and tensile bond strength in product performance, making this segment a major driving force in growth.
Research Coverage
This report segments the market for hot-melt adhesives based on resin type, application, and region and provides estimations of value (USD million) for the overall market size across various regions. It has also conducted a detailed analysis of key industry players to provide insights into their business overviews, services, and key strategies associated with the market for hot-melt adhesives.
Reasons to Buy this Report
This research report is focused on various levels of analysis — industry analysis (industry trends), market share analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the hot-melt adhesives market; high-growth regions; and market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
The report provides insights into the following points:
R&D continues an upward trend, contributing to reformulations of hot-melt adhesives with better heat resistance, flexibility, and substrate adhesion than before. For instance, reactive polyurethane hot melts yield better chemical and moisture resistance and extend options for applications in demanding markets like automotive and electronics. Advances in nanotechnology and polymer science produce adhesives with fewer layers to yield stronger adhesion and performance. It is also becoming commonplace to save energy in the application process while increasing production efficiency. The manufacturers will continue to ask for multifunctional adhesives that can meet sustainability goals, driving innovation and technological developments to make the adhesives a long-term growth opportunity in the markets in which they are sold.
The styrenic block copolymers segment accounted for the second-largest share in the hot-melt adhesives market, in terms of value, in 2024.
The styrenic block copolymers resin type held the second largest share of the hot-melt adhesives market in 2024. Styrenic block copolymers provide great toughness and elasticity, making them highly effective bonding materials in heavy-duty applications when using standard bonding materials that may fail. They also provide long-lasting adhesion capabilities in situations where a product encounters vibration, bending, or mechanical stress, which has resulted in adoption in footwear, automotive interiors, and flexible packaging. The balance of added rigidity and further elasticity benefits product performance to endure repeated use while maintaining longevity, thus strengthening trust with consumers and representing quality. This level of durability fosters demand, particularly in markets where product performance under pressure is not negotiable to a brand's credibility.
The furniture & woodwork segment was the third-largest segment, in terms of value, of the global hot-melt adhesives market.
Adhesives in furniture and woodworking applications must provide a strong and durable bond to withstand stress, load, and extended use. Hot-melt adhesives fulfill this need by providing high initial tack and bond strength, which enables reliable assembly of components (e.g., panels, frames, and joints). Hot-melt adhesives offer value-added acceleration in production settings without sacrificing quality. With increasing consumer expectations of furniture being strong and durable, adhesives that can promise structural integrity are more sought after. The need for reliable bonding in this sector continues to establish hot-melt adhesives as an important component in modern woodworking and furniture manufacturing.
“The Middle East & Africa is estimated to be the second fastest-growing hot-melt adhesives market, in terms of value.”
The Middle East & Africa is experiencing growth in demand for hygiene products, including baby diapers, sanitary pads, and adult incontinence products. In Africa, this demand is buoyed by increased birth rates, while the Middle East demonstrates an increase in awareness surrounding hygiene. Hot-melt adhesives are essential in the bonding of nonwoven fabrics and elastics for products in this category. Local and international manufacturers are beginning to open production capabilities in countries where populations are notoriously high, like Nigeria and Egypt. High-performance adhesives must be offered to ensure flexibility, softness, and tensile bond strength in product performance, making this segment a major driving force in growth.
- By Company Type: Tier 1 – 55%, Tier 2 – 25%, and Tier 3 – 20%
- By Designation: Directors – 50%, Managers – 30%, and Others – 20%
- By Region: North America – 40%, Europe – 35%, Asia Pacific – 20%, Rest of World – 5%
Research Coverage
This report segments the market for hot-melt adhesives based on resin type, application, and region and provides estimations of value (USD million) for the overall market size across various regions. It has also conducted a detailed analysis of key industry players to provide insights into their business overviews, services, and key strategies associated with the market for hot-melt adhesives.
Reasons to Buy this Report
This research report is focused on various levels of analysis — industry analysis (industry trends), market share analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the hot-melt adhesives market; high-growth regions; and market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
The report provides insights into the following points:
- Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on hot-melt adhesives offered by top players in the global market
- Analysis of key drivers (Growth of packaging industry, High demand from nonwoven hygiene products, furniture & woodwork, and bookbinding applications, Growing preference for hot-melt adhesives over solvent-based adhesives, and Increasing use in DIY applications), restraints (Low thermal resistance of hot-melt adhesives), opportunities (Changing lifestyle and increasing consumer awareness in emerging economies and Development of eco-friendly reactive hot-melt adhesives), and challenges (Difficulty in usage on hard-to-bond substances and Volatility in raw material prices) influencing the growth of hot-melt adhesives market
- Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the hot-melt adhesives market
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets — the report analyzes the markets for hot-melt adhesives across regions
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped regions, and recent developments in the global hot-melt adhesives market
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the hot-melt adhesives market
Table of Contents
262 Pages
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Study Objectives
- 1.2 Market Definition
- 1.3 Study Scope
- 1.3.1 Markets Covered And Regional Scope
- 1.3.2 Inclusions And Exclusions
- 1.3.3 Years Considered
- 1.3.4 Currency Considered
- 1.3.5 Unit Considered
- 1.4 Stakeholders
- 1.5 Summary Of Changes
- 2 Research Methodology
- 2.1 Research Data
- 2.1.1 Secondary Data
- 2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
- 2.1.2 Primary Data
- 2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
- 2.1.2.2 Key Primary Participants
- 2.1.2.3 Key Industry Insights
- 2.1.2.4 Breakdown Of Primary Interviews
- 2.2 Market Size Estimation
- 2.2.1 Bottom-up Approach
- 2.2.2 Top-down Approach
- 2.3 Data Triangulation
- 2.4 Growth Forecast
- 2.4.1 Supply-side Analysis
- 2.4.2 Demand-side Analysis
- 2.5 Research Assumptions
- 2.6 Research Limitations
- 2.7 Risk Assessment
- 3 Executive Summary
- 4 Premium Insights
- 4.1 Attractive Opportunities For Players In Hot-melt Adhesives Market
- 4.2 Hot-melt Adhesives Market, By Region
- 4.3 Asia Pacific Hot-melt Adhesives Market, By Application And Country
- 4.4 Regional Hot-melt Adhesives Market, By Resin Type
- 4.5 Hot-melt Adhesives Market, By Country
- 5 Market Overview
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Market Dynamics
- 5.2.1 Drivers
- 5.2.1.1 Growth Of Packaging Industry
- 5.2.1.2 High Demand From Nonwoven Hygiene Products, Furniture & Woodwork, And Bookbinding Applications
- 5.2.1.3 Growing Preference For Hot-melt Adhesives Over Solvent-based Adhesives
- 5.2.1.4 Increasing Use In Diy Applications
- 5.2.2 Restraints
- 5.2.2.1 Low Thermal Resistance Of Hot-melt Adhesives
- 5.2.3 Opportunities
- 5.2.3.1 Changing Lifestyle And Increasing Consumer Awareness In Emerging Economies
- 5.2.3.2 Development Of Eco-friendly Reactive Hot-melt Adhesives
- 5.2.4 Challenges
- 5.2.4.1 Difficulty In Usage On Hard-to-bond Substances
- 5.2.4.2 Volatility In Raw Material Prices
- 5.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 5.3.1 Threat Of New Entrants
- 5.3.2 Threat Of Substitutes
- 5.3.3 Bargaining Power Of Buyers
- 5.3.4 Bargaining Power Of Suppliers
- 5.3.5 Intensity Of Competitive Rivalry
- 5.4 Key Stakeholders And Buying Criteria
- 5.4.1 Key Stakeholders In Buying Process
- 5.4.2 Buying Criteria
- 5.5 Macroeconomic Outlook
- 5.5.1 Gdp Trends And Forecast
- 6 Industry Trends
- 6.1 Supply Chain Analysis
- 6.1.1 Raw Material Suppliers
- 6.1.2 Manufacturers
- 6.1.3 Distributors
- 6.1.4 End Users
- 6.2 Pricing Analysis
- 6.2.1 Average Selling Price Of Hot-melt Adhesives In
- Key Applications, By Key Players, 2024
- 6.2.2 Average Selling Price Trend Of Hot-melt Adhesives,
- By Region, 2022–2030
- 6.3 Trends/Disruptions Impacting Customer Business
- 6.4 Ecosystem Analysis
- 6.5 Technology Analysis
- 6.5.1 Key Technologies
- 6.5.1.1 Polymer Chemistry Advancements
- 6.5.1.2 Formulation And Blending Technology
- 6.5.2 Complementary Technologies
- 6.5.2.1 Surface Treatment Technologies
- 6.5.3 Adjacent Technologies
- 6.5.3.1 Pressure-sensitive Adhesives
- 6.6 Case Study Analysis
- 6.6.1 Operational Efficiency And Sustainability Via Henkel’s
- Easyflow System
- 6.6.2 Innovation In Nonwoven Hygiene Adhesives By H.B. Fuller:
- Full-care 5300/5650
- 6.7 Trade Analysis
- 6.7.1 Import Scenario (Hs Code 3506)
- 6.7.2 Export Scenario (Hs Code 3506)
- 6.8 Regulatory Landscape
- 6.8.1 Regulatory Bodies, Government Agencies, And Other Organizations
- 6.8.2 Regulatory Framework
- 6.8.2.1 Iso 14001 – Environmental Management Systems
- 6.8.2.2 Iso 9001 – Quality Management Systems
- 6.9 Key Conferences And Events
- 6.10 Investment And Funding Scenario
- 6.11 Patent Analysis
- 6.11.1 Approach
- 6.11.2 Document Types
- 6.11.3 Top Applicants
- 6.11.4 Jurisdiction Analysis
- 6.12 Impact Of 2025 Us Tariff – Hot-melt Adhesives Market
- 6.12.1 Introduction
- 6.12.2 Key Tariff Rates
- 6.12.3 Price Impact Analysis
- 6.12.4 Impact On Country/Region
- 6.12.4.1 Us
- 6.12.4.2 Europe
- 6.12.4.3 Asia Pacific
- 6.12.5 Impact On Applications
- 6.13 Impact Of Ai/Gen Ai On Hot-melt Adhesives Market
- 7 Hot-melt Adhesives Market, By Resin Type
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Ethylene-vinyl Acetate (Eva)
- 7.2.1 Rising Packaged Food And Hygiene Demand To Drive Expansion
- 7.3 Styrenic Block Copolymers (Sbc)
- 7.3.1 Growing Use In Nonwoven Hygiene Products To Fuel Demand
- 7.4 Metallocene Polyolefin (Mpo)
- 7.4.1 Sustainability Requirements To Boost Market
- 7.5 Polyolefins
- 7.5.1 Rising Global Production Of Packaged Goods To
- Drive Market Growth
- 7.6 Amorphous Poly-alphaolefin (Apao)
- 7.6.1 Compatibility With Other Polymers To Boost Demand
- 7.7 Other Resin Types
- 8 Hot-melt Adhesives Market, By Application
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Packaging Solutions
- 8.2.1 Expanding E-commerce Activities To Drive Market
- 8.2.2 Corrugated Boxes And Trays
- 8.2.3 Carton And Side-seam Closures
- 8.2.4 Non-pressure-sensitive Labels And Marking Systems
- 8.2.5 Flexible Packaging
- 8.2.6 Other Applications
- 8.3 Nonwoven Hygiene Products
- 8.3.1 Rising Focus On Comfort And Hygiene To Fuel Growth
- 8.3.2 Baby Diapers, Nappies, And Pants
- 8.3.3 Adult Incontinence
- 8.3.4 Feminine Care
- 8.4 Furniture & Woodwork
- 8.4.1 Growing Demand For Durable And Aesthetic Wood Products To Drive Market Growth
- 8.4.2 Woodworking
- 8.4.3 Structural And Non-structural Wood Products
- 8.5 Bookbinding
- 8.5.1 Increasing Need For Efficient Binding Solutions To Boost Demand
- 8.5.2 Spine Binding
- 8.5.3 Cover Page And Edge Bonding
- 8.6 Other Applications
- 9 Hot-melt Adhesives Market, By Region
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Asia Pacific
- 9.2.1 China
- 9.2.1.1 Growing Industrial Activities To Drive Market
- 9.2.2 Japan
- 9.2.2.1 Increasing Adoption Of Hot-melt Adhesives In Nonwoven Hygiene Products To Drive Market
- 9.2.3 India
- 9.2.3.1 Rapid Industrialization To Drive Demand
- 9.2.4 South Korea
- 9.2.4.1 Government Initiatives In Industrial Sector To Drive Market
- 9.2.5 Malaysia
- 9.2.5.1 Economic Growth And Industrial Investment To Propel Market
- 9.2.6 Thailand
- 9.2.6.1 Expansion Of Manufacturing Clusters To Fuel Demand
- 9.3 North America
- 9.3.1 Us
- 9.3.1.1 Strong Industrial Infrastructure To Fuel Growth
- 9.3.2 Canada
- 9.3.2.1 Focus On Advanced Research And Development To Drive Demand
- 9.3.3 Mexico
- 9.3.3.1 Strategic Industrial Investment To Drive Market
- 9.4 Europe
- 9.4.1 Germany
- 9.4.1.1 Automotive Industry Leadership To Boost Market
- 9.4.2 France
- 9.4.2.1 Expansion Of Industrial Automation And Modern Assembly Lines To Propel Market
- 9.4.3 Uk
- 9.4.3.1 Rising Demand From Consumer Diy Products To Fuel Growth
- 9.4.4 Spain
- 9.4.4.1 Increasing Adoption In Bookbinding And Publishing To Fuel Growth
- 9.4.5 Italy
- 9.4.5.1 Growth In Furniture And Woodwork Manufacturing To Propel Market
- 9.5 Middle East & Africa
- 9.5.1 Gcc Countries
- 9.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
- 9.5.1.1.1 Expanding Packaging Solutions For Food And Industrial Exports To Drive Demand
- 9.5.1.2 Uae
- 9.5.1.2.1 Rising Adoption In Electronics Assembly To Fuel Growth
- 9.5.2 South Africa
- 9.5.2.1 Automotive And Transport Sector Expansion To Fuel Demand
- 9.6 South America
- 9.6.1 Brazil
- 9.6.1.1 Economic Momentum To Drive Adoption Across Sectors
- 9.6.2 Argentina
- 9.6.2.1 Expanding Food And Beverage Packaging Industry To Support Market Growth
- 10 Competitive Landscape
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Key Player Strategies/Right To Win
- 10.2.1 Strategies Adopted By Key Hot-melt Adhesive Manufacturers, January 2020–july 2025
- 10.3 Market Share Analysis, 2024
- 10.4 Revenue Analysis
- 10.5 Company Evaluation Matrix: Key Players, 2024
- 10.5.1 Stars
- 10.5.2 Emerging Leaders
- 10.5.3 Pervasive Players
- 10.5.4 Participants
- 10.5.5 Company Footprint: Key Players, 2024
- 10.5.5.1 Company Footprint
- 10.5.5.2 Region Footprint
- 10.5.5.3 Resin Type Footprint
- 10.5.5.4 Application Footprint
- 10.6 Company Evaluation Matrix: Startups/Smes, 2024
- 10.6.1 Progressive Companies
- 10.6.2 Responsive Companies
- 10.6.3 Dynamic Companies
- 10.6.4 Starting Blocks
- 10.6.5 Competitive Benchmarking: Startups/Smes, 2024
- 10.6.5.1 Detailed List Of Key Startups/Smes
- 10.6.5.2 Competitive Benchmarking Of Key Startups/Smes
- 10.7 Brand/Product Comparison Analysis
- 10.8 Company Valuation And Financial Metrics
- 10.9 Competitive Scenario
- 10.9.1 Product Launches
- 10.9.2 Deals
- 10.9.3 Expansions
- 11 Company Profiles
- 11.1 Key Players
- 11.1.1 Henkel Ag & Co. Kgaa
- 11.1.1.1 Business Overview
- 11.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 11.1.1.3 Recent Developments
- 11.1.1.3.1 Deals
- 11.1.1.3.2 Expansions
- 11.1.1.4 Mnm View
- 11.1.1.4.1 Right To Win
- 11.1.1.4.2 Strategic Choices
- 11.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
- 11.1.2 H.B. Fuller Company
- 11.1.2.1 Business Overview
- 11.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 11.1.2.3 Recent Developments
- 11.1.2.3.1 Product Launches
- 11.1.2.3.2 Deals
- 11.1.2.3.3 Expansions
- 11.1.2.4 Mnm View
- 11.1.2.4.1 Right To Win
- 11.1.2.4.2 Strategic Choices
- 11.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
- 11.1.3 Arkema
- 11.1.3.1 Business Overview
- 11.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 11.1.3.3 Recent Developments
- 11.1.3.3.1 Deals
- 11.1.3.4 Mnm View
- 11.1.3.4.1 Right To Win
- 11.1.3.4.2 Strategic Choices
- 11.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
- 11.1.4 3m Company
- 11.1.4.1 Business Overview
- 11.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 11.1.4.3 Mnm View
- 11.1.4.3.1 Right To Win
- 11.1.4.3.2 Strategic Choices
- 11.1.4.3.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
- 11.1.5 Jowat Se
- 11.1.5.1 Business Overview
- 11.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 11.1.5.3 Recent Developments
- 11.1.5.3.1 Product Launches
- 11.1.5.4 Mnm View
- 11.1.5.4.1 Right To Win
- 11.1.5.4.2 Strategic Choices
- 11.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses And Competitive Threats
- 11.1.6 Dow Inc.
- 11.1.6.1 Business Overview
- 11.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 11.1.6.3 Recent Developments
- 11.1.6.3.1 Product Launches
- 11.1.6.3.2 Expansions
- 11.1.7 Tex Year Industries Inc.
- 11.1.7.1 Business Overview
- 11.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 11.1.7.3 Recent Developments
- 11.1.7.3.1 Product Launches
- 11.1.8 Kleiberit Se & Co. Kg
- 11.1.8.1 Business Overview
- 11.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 11.1.9 Sika Ag
- 11.1.9.1 Business Overview
- 11.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 11.1.9.3 Recent Developments
- 11.1.9.3.1 Expansions
- 11.1.10 Avery Dennison Corporation
- 11.1.10.1 Business Overview
- 11.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
- 11.1.10.3 Recent Developments
- 11.1.10.3.1 Product Launches
- 11.1.10.3.2 Expansions
- 11.2 Startup/Smes
- 11.2.1 Huntsman Corporation
- 11.2.2 Adhesives Direct Uk Limited
- 11.2.3 Aica Adtek Sdn. Bhd.
- 11.2.4 Bühnen Gmbh & Co. Kg
- 11.2.5 Cherng Tay Technology Co., Ltd.
- 11.2.6 Cattie Adhesives
- 11.2.7 Daubert Chemical Company
- 11.2.8 Evans Adhesive Corporation
- 11.2.9 Evonik Industries Ag
- 11.2.10 Helmitin, Inc.
- 11.2.11 Kms Adhesives Ltd.
- 11.2.12 Sanyhot Adhesivos S.A.
- 11.2.13 Sealock Ltd.
- 11.2.14 Toyobo Co., Ltd.
- 11.2.15 Worthen Industries, Inc.
- 12 Adjacent & Related Markets
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Limitation
- 12.3 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Market
- 12.3.1 Market Definition
- 12.3.2 Market Overview
- 12.4 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Market, By Region
- 12.4.1 Europe
- 12.4.2 North America
- 12.4.3 Asia Pacific
- 12.4.4 Rest Of The World
- 13 Appendix
- 13.1 Discussion Guide
- 13.2 Knowledgestore: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
- 13.3 Customization Options
- 13.4 Related Reports
- 13.5 Author Details
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