Structural Adhesives

Structural Adhesives

Global Structural Adhesives Market to Reach US$30.2 Billion by 2030

The global market for Structural Adhesives estimated at US$19.3 Billion in the year 2023, is expected to reach US$30.2 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.6% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Water-based Technology, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 7.0% CAGR and reach US$16.6 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Solvent-based Technology segment is estimated at 6.3% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$5.1 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 9.7% CAGR

The Structural Adhesives market in the U.S. is estimated at US$5.1 Billion in the year 2023. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$7.0 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 9.7% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% and 6.1% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 4.2% CAGR.

Global Structural Adhesives Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized

How Are Structural Adhesives Enhancing Bonding in Industrial Applications?

Structural adhesives are high-strength bonding agents designed to join materials like metals, composites, plastics, and ceramics in various industrial applications. These adhesives offer robust mechanical properties, heat and chemical resistance, and long-term durability, making them essential in automotive, aerospace, construction, electronics, and other sectors. Unlike traditional mechanical fasteners, structural adhesives distribute stress evenly across bonded surfaces, resulting in stronger, lighter, and more fatigue-resistant assemblies. As industries focus on weight reduction, improved performance, and efficient assembly processes, structural adhesives have become critical components in modern manufacturing.

What Are the Key Segments in the Structural Adhesives Market?

Key types include epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic, and cyanoacrylate adhesives, with epoxy adhesives holding the largest market share due to their superior bonding strength, chemical resistance, and versatility across different substrates. Applications cover bonding, assembly, sealing, and repair, with bonding representing a significant segment driven by its use in automotive body assembly, aerospace components, and construction materials. End-user industries include automotive, aerospace, construction, electronics, and renewable energy, with the automotive sector leading the market as structural adhesives enable weight reduction and improved crash resistance in vehicle design.

How Are Structural Adhesives Integrated Across Industrial Sectors?

In the automotive industry, structural adhesives are used for bonding body panels, chassis components, and interior trims, replacing traditional welding and riveting methods to achieve lighter and stronger vehicles. In the aerospace sector, these adhesives join composite materials in aircraft structures, enhancing fuel efficiency, reducing noise, and improving impact resistance. In the construction industry, structural adhesives bond façade elements, panels, and structural reinforcements, supporting faster assembly, reduced labor, and increased design flexibility. Additionally, the electronics sector uses structural adhesives for bonding components in smartphones, tablets, and electronic devices, ensuring thermal management, vibration resistance, and miniaturization of devices.

What Factors Are Driving the Growth in the Structural Adhesives Market?

The growth in the Structural Adhesives market is driven by several factors, including increasing demand for lightweight materials and efficient bonding solutions across industries like automotive, aerospace, and electronics. Advancements in adhesive formulations, such as improved curing times, enhanced bonding strength, and resistance to harsh environments, have supported broader applications in industrial settings. The focus on sustainability and energy efficiency has further fueled demand, as structural adhesives enable the use of composites and other lightweight materials that improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Additionally, rising investments in infrastructure, increased production of electric vehicles (EVs), and expanding aerospace manufacturing have contributed to market growth, encouraging the integration of structural adhesives in diverse applications.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Structural Adhesives market in terms of US$ Million by the following Application; Resin Type; Technology, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Technology (Water-Based, Solvent-Based, Other Technologies); Resin Type (Epoxy, Acrylic, Polyurethane, Cyanoacrylate, Other Resin Types); Application (Automotive, Building & Construction, Aerospace, Electrical & Electronics, Energy, Other Applications)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 33 Featured) -

• 3M
• Acralock
• Arkema
• Bondloc
• Cabot Corporation
• DuPont
• Forgeway Ltd
• H.B. Fuller
• Henkel AG
• LORD Corporation
• RS Industrial
• SIKA Group
• Uniseal

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