Automotive Adhesives - Global Strategic Business Report

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Adhesives
Playing a Key Role in Automobile Manufacturing
Adhesives
Finding Use in Every Nook & Corner of the Car
Table 1: Global Automotive Adhesives Market (2015): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Usage by Area of Application (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Growth Drivers for Automotive Adhesives: On a Scale 1
(10
High Impact; 1
Low Impact)
Improvement in Global GDP Performance Encourages Optimistic Forecasts
Table 2: Breakdown of Gross Government Debt as Percentage of GDP for the Year 2015 by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Japan, Russia, and Brazil Turn to be the Laggards in Economic Growth
Table 3: World Real GDP Growth Rates in % (2015): Breakdown by Select Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4: World GDP (2015): Percentage Share Breakdown of Nominal GDP Value by Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Outlook
By Region
By Vehicle Type

2. NOTEWORTHY TRENDS, GROWTH DRIVERS & ISSUES
Growing Auto Manufacturer Focus on Light Weight & Flat Design Vehicle Models Drive Strong Business Case for Adhesives
Table 5: Global Electric Vehicles Market: Compounded Annual Growth Rates (in %) of Annual Unit Sales by Country/Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
A Look into Environmental Norms Driving Industry Focus on Light Weight Vehicles & Indirectly Boosting Demand for Adhesives
Table 6: Global Green House Gas Emissions by Source (2013) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7: Green House Gas Emissions from Transportation Sector by Type (2013) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Light Duty Vehicle Emission Regulations Landscape
Increasing Focus on Vehicle Safety Encouraging Manufacturers to Choose Adhesives as a Primary Bonding Technology
Projected Rise in Vehicle Sales & Production to Sustain Demand for Automotive Adhesives
Opportunity Indicators
Table 8: Global Passenger Car Sales (2012, 2015 & 2018) in Million Units (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9: Global Passenger Car Sales (2012, 2015 & 2018): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10: Global Passenger Car Production (2012, 2015 & 2018) in Million Units (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11: Global Passenger Car Production (2012, 2015 & 2018): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Produced by Region/Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Developing Countries to Drive Future Growth
Asia-Pacific Remains Largest Revenue Contributor
Growing Proportion of Electronic Systems in Automobiles Driving Increased Use of Adhesives
Opportunity Indicators
Table 12: Increasing Electronic Content in Automobiles: A Comparative Analysis of Electronic Component as a Percentage of Total Vehicle Value for Years 1975, 2000 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 13: Global Automotive Sensors Market: Annual Sales (in US$ Million) for Years 2013, 2015 & 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Solvent Based Adhesives Set to Lose Ground to Eco Friendly Green Technologies
High Margins Put Advanced Adhesives in Driving Seat
'Super Glues' to Extend the Scope of Automotive Adhesives
Nanotechnology to Benefit Automotive Adhesives
Advanced Adhesives Cannibalize Sales of Mechanical Fasteners
Adhesive Companies Flock Asian Territories
Key Challenges for Automotive Adhesives
Availability and Pricing of Raw Materials
Environmental Concerns
Adhesive’s Inability to Contain Extreme Temperatures
Expensive Repair Costs
Need for Improved Confidence on the Longevity

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS
LORD Corporation Introduces New Adhesives
Jowat Launches New Vehicle Interior Adhesives
Huntsman Introduces ARALDITE® 2021-1 and ARALDITE® 2022-1
Toyochem Introduces New One-Component Adhesive
Dow Corning Launches Dow Corning® EA-7100 Adhesive

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Saint-Gobain Acquires h-old
PPG Expands Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Capacity in Mexico
DuPont and Dow Chemical Receive Stockholder Approval for Merger
H.B. Fuller to Acquire Cyberbond, L.L.C.
Dow Takes Over Ownership of Dow Corning
Unique Fabricating Acquires Intasco Corp.
Solvay Acquires Cytec
Henkel Renews Partnership with NEXTEV TCR
Henkel Enters into Partnership with Novelis
American Securities Acquires Royal Adhesives and Sealants, LLC
Bayer Spins Off Polymer Business into New Company
PPG Industries Acquires REVOCOAT
H.B. Fuller Completes Acquisition of Continental Products Limited
H.B. Fuller Acquires TONSAN
Arkema Acquires Bostik
SOUDAL Acquires Zaklady Chemiczne BOCHEM
Dow Automotive Enters into Partnership with LORD

6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
3M Company (US)
Bondo Corporation (US)
Arkema Group (France)
Bostik S.A. (France)
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (US)
BASF SE (Germany)
Bemis Associates, Inc. (US)
Covestro AG (Germany)
E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company (US)
EMS-Chemie Holding AG (Switzerland)
H.B. Fuller Company (US)
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Huntsman Corporation (US)
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (US)
Permatex, Inc. (US)
Lord Corporation (US)
Nippon Paint Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Nitto Denko Corporation (Japan)
Royal Adhesives and Sealants, LLC (US)
RPM International Inc. (US)
The Dow Chemical Company (US)
Dow Corning Corporation (US)
ThreeBond Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Transtar Autobody Technologies, Inc. (US)
Wacker-Chemie AG (Germany)

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 14: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives by Geographic Region
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15: World Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives by Geographic Region
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: World 14-Year Perspective for Automotive Adhesives by Geographic Region
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
By Vehicle Type
Table 17: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives by Vehicle Type
Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Passenger Cars, and Other Vehicle Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18: World Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives by Vehicle Type
Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Passenger Cars, and Other Vehicle Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 19: World 14-Year Perspective for Automotive Adhesives by Vehicle Type
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Passenger Cars, and Other Vehicle Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES
A.Market Analysis
Outlook
Automotive Market
An Overview
Growing Focus on Developing Light-Weight Vehicles to Drive Demand for Adhesives
Shifting of Manufacturing to Low-Cost Destinations Hurting Business Prospects in Domestic Market
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B.Market Analytics
Table 20: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 21: US Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA
A.Market Analysis
Outlook
Automotive Market
An Overview
Adhesive Market
An Overview
Strategic Corporate Development
B.Market Analytics
Table 22: Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23: Canadian Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN
A.Market Analysis
Outlook
Overview of Japanese Automotive Adhesives Market
Saturation Evident in the Automotive Market
Key Statistical Data
A Peek into the Recent Past
Table 24: Japanese Automotive Adhesives Market (2013): Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Production by Type of Adhesive (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 25: Japanese Automotive Adhesives Market (2013): Percentage Share Breakdown of Shipment Quantities by Application Area (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Product Launch
Key Players
B.Market Analytics
Table 26: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27: Japanese Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE
A.Market Analysis
Outlook
Automotive Market
An Insight
2009-2012
2013
2014 & 2015
2016 & Beyond
B.Market Analytics
Table 28: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives by Geographic Region
France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29: European Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives by Geographic Region
France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 30: European 14-Year Perspective for Automotive Adhesives by Geographic Region
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4a. FRANCE
A.Market Analysis
Outlook
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B.Market Analytics
Table 31: French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 32: French Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4b. GERMANY
A.Market Analysis
Outlook
A Brief Insight into German Automobile Market
Automotive Adhesives to Gain from Projected Growth in Automotive Production
Product Launch
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B.Market Analytics
Table 33: German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 34: German Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4c. ITALY
A.Market Analysis
Outlook
Strategic Corporate Development
B.Market Analytics
Table 35: Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 36: Italian Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4d. THE UNITED KINGDOM
A.Market Analysis
Outlook
EU Exit Casts a Shadow on Automotive Industry
B.Market Analytics
Table 37: UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 38: UK Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4e. SPAIN
A.Market Analysis
Outlook
Spanish Automotive Market on a Positive Step
B.Market Analytics
Table 39: Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40: Spanish Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4f. RUSSIA
A.Market Analysis
Outlook
Oil Shock and Economic Sanctions take a Toll on Automotive Production
B.Market Analytics
Table 41: Russian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 42: Russian Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4g. REST OF EUROPE
A.Market Analysis
Outlook
Strategic Corporate Development
EMS-Chemie Holding AG (Switzerland)
A Key Player
B.Market Analytics
Table 43: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 44: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC
A.Market Analysis
Outlook
Huge Domestic Automotive Production Activity Makes Asia- Pacific a Strong Regional Market for Automotive Adhesives
Manufacturer Focus on Lightweighting Drives Demand for Auto Adhesives
B.Market Analytics
Table 45: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives by Geographic Region
China, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 46: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives by Geographic Region
China, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 47: Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Automotive Adhesives by Geographic Region
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for China, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5a. CHINA
A.Market Analysis
Outlook
Chinese Market Remains Critical to Market Growth
Overview of Automotive Industry
Strategic Corporate Developments
B.Market Analytics
Table 48: Chinese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 49: Chinese Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5b. INDIA
A.Market Analysis
Outlook
After Temporary Deceleration in 2013 Indian Automotive Adhesives Market to Witness Steady Increase in Demand
India
A Unique Automotive Market
B.Market Analytics
Table 50: Indian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 51: Indian Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5c. SOUTH KOREA
Market Analysis
Table 52: South Korean Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 53: South Korean Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5d. REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
Market Analysis
Table 54: Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 55: Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. LATIN AMERICA
A.Market Analysis
Outlook
Overview
B.Market Analytics
Table 56: Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives by Geographic Region
Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 57: Latin American Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives by Geographic Region
Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 58: Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Automotive Adhesives by Geographic Region
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Revenues for Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin America Markets for Years 2009, 2016 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6a. BRAZIL
A.Market Analysis
Outlook
Brief Overview of the Auto Market in Brazil
B.Market Analytics
Table 59: Brazilian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 60: Brazilian Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6b. MEXICO
A.Market Analysis
Outlook
Strategic Corporate Development
B.Market Analytics
Table 61: Mexican Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 62: Mexican Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
6c. REST OF LATIN AMERICA
Market Analysis
Table 63: Rest of Latin America Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 64: Rest of Latin America Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. REST OF WORLD
A.Market Analysis
Outlook
Strategic Corporate Development
B.Market Analytics
Table 65: Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 66: Rest of World Historic Review for Automotive Adhesives Market Analyzed with Annual Revenue Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2014 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 57 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 70)

• The United States (43)
• Canada (1)
• Japan (5)
• Europe (15)
  • France (2)
  • Germany (6)
  • The United Kingdom (3)
  • Rest of Europe (4)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (6)