UV Adhesives Market Report 2026

The uv adhesives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.42 billion in 2025 to $2.57 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in electronics manufacturing, demand for fast assembly processes, adoption in medical device bonding, need for high strength adhesives, advancements in uv curing equipment.

The uv adhesives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.29 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to miniaturization of electronic components, expansion of medical diagnostics equipment, increasing automation in manufacturing, demand for solvent free adhesives, advancements in uv led curing technology. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of rapid curing adhesives, rising use in electronics assembly, growing demand for precision bonding solutions, expansion of uv adhesives in medical devices, higher focus on clean and energy efficient bonding.

The growth in automotive manufacturing is expected to propel the expansion of the UV adhesives market going forward. The automotive industry includes the design, development, production, and maintenance of motor vehicles such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles. UV adhesives are widely used in this industry due to their rapid curing properties, which enhance manufacturing efficiency by enabling fast bonding of components and reducing production time. They also provide strong, durable bonds that support vehicle safety and longevity. For example, in April 2024, the Serbian Association of Vehicle and Parts Importers reported that 93,546,599 vehicles - including 67,133,570 passenger vehicles - were produced worldwide in 2023, an increase from 84,830,376 vehicles in 2022. Therefore, the rise in automotive manufacturing is driving the growth of the UV adhesives market.

Major companies in the UV adhesives market are focusing on introducing specialized one-step UV cure epoxy adhesives to strengthen their competitive position. A specialized one-step UV cure epoxy adhesive combines the properties of epoxy adhesives with UV curing technology, allowing it to cure rapidly when exposed to UV light. This results in strong, durable bonds and is ideal for applications requiring quick and reliable adhesion. For instance, in July 2023, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, a Germany-based chemical company, launched Loctite Ablestik NCA 01UV, a one-step cure active alignment UV adhesive that cures in just three seconds under UV LED light. This eliminates the need for oven curing, reducing time, energy consumption, and CO₂ emissions. The adhesive achieves full performance and final bond strength within seconds of UV exposure and is specifically designed for assembling high-resolution advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) cameras and lidar modules, making it well-suited for the automotive sector.

In May 2024, H.B. Fuller Company, a US-based adhesives and specialty chemicals manufacturer, acquired ND Industries Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand H.B. Fuller’s portfolio of specialty adhesives and enhance its expertise in fastener locking, sealing, lubrication, masking, and vibration-dampening solutions. ND Industries Inc. is a US-based company that provides UV-cure adhesives formulated to activate upon exposure to ultraviolet light, enabling rapid bonding in applications requiring quick turnaround and strong, clear bonds.

Major companies operating in the uv adhesives market are BASF SE, Dow Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings, 3M Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, ITW Performance Polymers, Arkema SA, Sika AG, Avery Dennison Corporation, Huntsman Corporation, H.B. Fuller, Altana AG, Flint Group, Ashland Inc., Toyo Ink Group, Toagosei Co. Ltd., Lord Corporation, ThreeBond Holdings Co. Ltd., Dymax Corporation, Epoxy Technology Inc., DELO Industrial Adhesives, Panacol-Elosol GmbH, MG Chemicals, Permabond Engineering Adhesives, Master Bond Inc.

North America was the largest region in the UV adhesives market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the uv adhesives market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the uv adhesives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The UV adhesives market consists of sales of fillers, pigments, UV-curable inks, and UV adhesive tapes. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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