The global hot-melt adhesives market size is expected treach USD 12.59 billion by 2034, according ta new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type, Application (Automotive, Bookbinding, Furniture & Woodwork, Nonwoven Hygiene Products, Packaging Solutions, and Others), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight intcurrent market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
The expansion of the global electronics industry is driving the hot-melt adhesives market growth. The demand for effective adhesive solutions has surged with increased sales of consumer electronics worldwide. Further, the increasing electornic production has necessitated the use of advanced adhesive solutions such as hot-melt adhesives for assembling electronic housings, securing components, and providing resistance tmoisture and vibration.
The hot-melt adhesives market expansion is driven by the growing demand for efficient packaging solutions. Globally, there is a heightened need for packaging that ensures product safety and extends shelf life. Hot-melt adhesives are widely used in the packaging industry for their ability tprovide strong and reliable seals quickly. These adhesives offer excellent bonding strength, versatility across various materials, and cost-effective performance.
Technological advancements in adhesive formulations are significantly boosting the hot-melt adhesives market revenue. Innovations in adhesive technology have led tthe development of high-performance products with enhanced properties such as improved adhesion strength, better thermal resistance, and greater flexibility. New formulations are introduced tmeet the specific needs of various industries, including packaging, automotive, and construction. These advancements are enabling manufacturers toffer solutions that address complex bonding requirements and improve overall efficiency in production processes.
Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Report Highlights
Based on type, the ethylene vinyl acetate segment held the largest revenue share in 2024 due tits multifaceted properties and extensive utilization across diverse industries, including paper, woodworking, automotive, and packaging.
Based on application, the packaging solutions segment dominated the market in 2024. This is primarily due tthe global expansion of the packaging industry, fueled by the heightened consumption of diverse packaging formats in multiple industries.
North America dominated the market in 2024, driven by the significant expansion of production plants by key market players in the region.
The market for hot-melt adhesives in China is projected tgrow significantly, owing tthe rapid expansion of the furniture industry within the country.
A few of the global hot-melt adhesives market key players are 3M, Arkema, Ashland, Avery Dennison Corporation, Dow, Exxon Mobil Corporation, H.B. Fuller Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Jowat SE, and Sika AG.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the hot-melt adhesives market report on the basis of type, application, and region:
By Type Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, Kiloton, 2020–2034)
§ Amorphous Polyalphaolefin
§ Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
§ Metallocene Polyolefin
§ Polyolefins
§ Styrenic Block Copolymer
§ Others
By Application Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, Kiloton, 2020–2034)
§ Automotive
§ Bookbinding
§ Furniture & Woodwork
§ Nonwoven Hygiene Products
§ Packaging Solutions
§ Others
By Regional Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, Kiloton, 2020–2034)
North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Netherlands
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Indonesia
Malaysia
Australia
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Argentina
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
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