Plastic Adhesives Market Report 2026

The plastic adhesives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.28 billion in 2025 to $10.17 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of consumer electronics manufacturing, growth of automotive plastic components, increasing use in packaging applications, rising demand for fast-curing adhesives, availability of diverse adhesive chemistries.

The plastic adhesives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.41 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption in electric vehicles, rising demand for sustainable adhesive formulations, expansion of medical device manufacturing, growing focus on solvent-free technologies, increasing use in advanced packaging solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high-strength plastic bonding solutions, rising use in lightweight automotive assemblies, growing adoption in electronics and appliances, expansion of medical-grade plastic adhesives, enhanced focus on durable multi-material bonding.

The expansion of the automotive industry is expected to drive the growth of the plastic adhesives market. The automotive industry comprises firms involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds, and towing vehicles. Plastic adhesives are crucial in manufacturing automotive parts such as bumpers, dashboards, and interior trims. The growth of the automotive sector has increased demand for various components, including plastic adhesives. For instance, in May 2024, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based intergovernmental organization, SUVs accounted for 48% of global car sales, reaching a new record in 2023. Sales in advanced economies surpassed 20 million in 2022, achieving a 50% market share, with over 360 million SUVs on roads worldwide. Therefore, the expansion of the automotive industry is boosting demand for plastic adhesives.

Major companies in the plastic adhesives market are focusing on developing advanced solutions such as CMR-free and post-consumer recycled (PCR) technologies to enhance safety, sustainability, and environmental compliance. CMR-free and PCR technologies ensure adhesives are free from carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reprotoxic substances while incorporating recycled materials to reduce carbon emissions and support circular economy initiatives. For instance, in September 2025, Huntsman Corporation, a US-based specialty chemicals company, launched a reformulated range of ARALDITE epoxy adhesives featuring CMR-free formulations and PCR plastic cartridges. Products such as ARALDITE 2014-3, ARALDITE 2020-1, and ARALDITE AV 138 M-2 deliver the same trusted performance as conventional adhesives while enhancing worker safety and reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 36%. These adhesives support applications in transportation, marine, medical, wind energy, and industrial manufacturing, and are compatible with existing production processes. The launch reflects Huntsman’s commitment to sustainable innovation and high-performance solutions that meet evolving regulatory and customer demands.

In May 2023, H.B. Fuller, a US adhesive specialist, strengthened its position in the market through the acquisition of Beardow Adams, a UK-based adhesive company. This strategic move aligns with H.B. Fuller's goal of expanding its leadership position, customer base, and technology portfolio to address megatrends such as e-commerce, food safety, and sustainability. Beardow Adams, a UK-based adhesive company, includes a focus on plastic adhesives.

Major companies operating in the plastic adhesives market are Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, 3M Company, H.B. Fuller Company, Sika AG, Arkema, Dow Inc., Huntsman Corporation, Avery Dennison Corporation, Dymax Inc., Jowat Corporation, Permabond LLC, Intertronics, Toyochem Co., Ltd., Master Bond Inc., Panacol‑Elosol GmbH, BASF SE, MAPEI S.p.A., Soudal NV, Hexion Inc., Illinois Tool Works Inc., Vantico GmbH, RPM International Inc., Franklin International, Georgia‑Pacific Chemicals,

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the plastic adhesives market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the market. The regions covered in the plastic 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 plastic adhesives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The plastic adhesives market consists of sales of plastic adhesives in different forms including pellets, paste and liquid. 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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