Hot-Melt-Based Adhesives Market Report 2026

The hot-melt-based adhesives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $16.82 billion in 2025 to $18.16 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of packaging industry applications, growth of furniture manufacturing, increasing use in bookbinding, rising demand from hygiene product manufacturing, availability of thermoplastic resin technologies.

The hot-melt-based adhesives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $25.33 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable adhesive solutions, expansion of electric vehicle manufacturing, rising adoption in medical and hygiene products, growing investments in high-performance formulations, increasing automation in adhesive application. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for eco-friendly hot-melt adhesives, rising use in automated packaging lines, expansion of adhesives in lightweight vehicle assembly, growing adoption in nonwoven hygiene products, enhanced performance of specialty resin formulations.

The growth of the packaging industry is expected to drive the expansion of the hot-melt-based adhesives market. The packaging industry encompasses the sector involved in designing, producing, and distributing packaging materials and solutions used to contain, protect, and present products to consumers. Hot-melt-based adhesives provide versatility, efficiency, eco-friendliness, and cost-effectiveness, making them suitable for various packaging applications. Their ability to create secure and tamper-evident bonds further enhances their applicability in packaging. For instance, in November 2024, according to Packaging Gateway, a U.S.-based online platform offering news, analysis, and procurement insights for the global packaging industry, the UK generated 12.7 million tonnes of packaging waste in 2023, with 64.8% successfully recycled. Therefore, the expansion of the packaging industry is supporting the growth of the high-density polyethylene market going forward.

Major companies operating in the hot-melt-based adhesives market are focused on developing innovative biodegradable hot-melt adhesives to meet rising environmental standards and address consumer demand for sustainable bonding solutions across various industries. Biodegradable hot melt adhesive is a type of adhesive that is environmentally friendly and designed to decompose naturally over time when exposed to biological organisms, such as bacteria or fungi, under specific conditions. For instance, in September 2024, Power Adhesives, a UK-based manufacturer of hot melt glue systems, launched the first biodegradable hot melt adhesive designed for carton and corrugated packaging. This innovation aims to address the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions by providing an eco-friendly alternative for industries looking to reduce their environmental impact.

In April 2024, Henkel, a Germany-based adhesives and coatings company, completed the acquisition of Seal for Life for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Henkel aims to broaden its protective coatings portfolio, reinforce its market presence in infrastructure and industrial applications, enhance technological capabilities, and drive long-term growth across key segments. Seal for Life is a U.S.-based supplier of protective coatings specializing in high-performance coatings for pipelines, tanks, and other industrial assets.

Major companies operating in the hot-melt-based adhesives market are Dow Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Sika AG, Huntsman Corporation, Hexion Inc., Mapei S.p.A., Paramelt B.V., Beardow & Adams Ltd., Tex Year Industries Inc., Bostik S.A., ITW (Illinois Tool Works Inc.), KLEIBERIT SE & Co. KG, Jowat SE, Daubert Chemical Company, Permabond Engineering Adhesives Ltd., Sipol S.p.A., Helmitin GmbH, Costchem S.R.L., Evans Adhesive Corporation Ltd., Sanyhot Adhesivos S.A., Toyobo Co., Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the hot-melt-based adhesives market in 2025. North America was the second-largest region in the global hot-melt-based adhesives market. The regions covered in the hot-melt-based 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 hot-melt-based adhesives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The hot-melt-based adhesives market consists of the sales of hot-melt pressure-sensitive adhesives, and poly amides hot-melt adhesives. 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).

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