Packaging Adhesives Market, By Technology (Water-based, Solvent-based, Hot Melt, and Others), By Application (Corrugated Packaging, Labeling, Flexible Packaging Case & Carton, Folding Cartons, Specialty Packaging, and Others), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa) - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022 - 2030
Adhesives are used in packaging materials such as corrugated boards, cartons, winding of cardboard tubes, sealing of cases and bags, and adhesion of labels. Growing demand for adhesives from the packaging industry is driving growth of the global packaging adhesive market. According to the Fibre Box Association (FBA), corrugated packaging produced by average corrugator plant was 1,010 million square feet of combined board in 2021, compared to 968 million square feet in 2030 in North America. Increasing production of corrugated packaging is increasing demand for packaging adhesives which in turn is driving growth of this market.
Market Dynamics
By technology, water-based packaging adhesives are gaining traction in the market, owing to its low toxicity and low cost. Hot melt adhesives segment held significant market share in the global packaging adhesive market in 2021. This is attributed to advantages of hot melt adhesives such as adhesion by cooling and its ability of flowing into gaps and joining of ill-fitting surfaces.
Among region, Asia Pacific held largest market share in 2021 due to significant demand from China, India, South Korea, and Japan. Increasing demand for packaging materials from various industries such as automotive, electrical and chemical, and food and beverages in the region is aiding in growth of this market.
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