Automotive Adhesive Tapes Global Market Report 2024

The automotive adhesive tapes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.94 billion in 2023 to $5.26 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period is attributed to several factors, including increased vehicle production, adherence to regulatory compliance and safety standards, a shift towards lightweight materials, cost efficiency, process streamlining, and improved durability and weather resistance.

The automotive adhesive tapes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.64 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the forecast period is expected to be driven by the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), the rise of autonomous vehicles, ongoing efforts in lightweighting, globalization, and emerging markets. Noteworthy trends in the forecast period include the development of bio-based and recyclable adhesives, advancements in smart adhesive technologies, the introduction of flexible and conformable adhesive solutions, an increased focus on safety and crash resistance, and the implementation of predictive maintenance solutions.

The upward surge in electric vehicle adoption is poised to significantly amplify the growth trajectory of the automotive adhesive tapes market. Electric vehicles (EVs), powered by electric motors drawing energy from rechargeable batteries, rely on automotive adhesive tapes for permanent bonding of battery cells and insulation of electrical components. This burgeoning trend in EVs is expected to bolster the demand for automotive adhesive tapes, essential for securing and insulating battery components. For instance, according to data from the International Energy Agency, sales of electric vehicles in 2021 doubled compared to 2020, reaching a record 6.6 million units. Additionally, the first quarter of 2022 witnessed a sales volume of 2 million electric cars, marking a 75% increase over Q1 2021. Thus, the escalating trend in electric vehicle adoption serves as a driving force behind the growth of the automotive adhesive tapes market.

The escalating regulatory standards aimed at reducing emissions stand as a significant catalyst propelling the growth of the automotive adhesive tapes market. These standards, emphasizing emission reduction to curb greenhouse gases and other pollutants, prompt automakers to design vehicles with reduced weight and enhanced aerodynamics, contributing to lowered emissions. For instance, in April 2023, Regulation (EU) 2023/851 was adopted by the European Parliament and Council, amending Regulation (EU) 2019/631, to reinforce CO2 emission performance standards for new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, aligning with the European Union's heightened climate goals. Similarly, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in December 2021 finalized new vehicle emissions requirements effective through 2026, mandating a 28.3% reduction in vehicle emissions by 2026 starting from the 2023 model year. Thus, the burgeoning regulatory standards aimed at emission reduction serve as a significant impetus driving the automotive adhesive tapes market.

Product innovation stands as a primary trend gaining traction within the automotive adhesive tapes market. Leading industry players are heavily invested in developing novel products to cater to diverse automotive applications. An exemplar of this trend is seen in Lohmann Technologies' August 2022 introduction of DuploCOLL LE, an adhesive tape range specifically engineered for vehicle interiors to bond low-emission materials. This high-tech tape portfolio is crafted with reduced emissions and minimal odors, ensuring compliance with stringent OEM demands, meeting low VOC, fogging, and odor standards as per VDA 278. Its application in large-area settings such as rear seat coverings or pillar and door trims (NVH felts) doesn't compromise interior air quality, making it ideal for high-volume adhesive tape use within automotive interiors.

Prominent companies in the automotive adhesive tapes market are directing their efforts towards producing high-performance tapes tailored for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. These high-performance automotive tapes play a crucial role in optimizing electric vehicle batteries, improving efficiency, and contributing to lightweight solutions. In September 2023, Avery Dennison, a US-based adhesive manufacturer, unveiled the Volt Tough portfolio, a suite of electrical insulation tape solutions. Engineered as single-sided filmic tapes, these innovative solutions are specifically designed to address inadequate electrical insulation challenges within electric vehicle battery packs. Moreover, these tapes significantly contribute to reducing the weight of electric vehicle battery packs, fostering enhanced efficiency in EV operations.

In December 2022, Shurtape Technologies LLC, a US-based manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tapes, successfully acquired Pro Tapes for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition is expected to accelerate the growth of both companies by enabling increased investments in manufacturing capacity, sales initiatives, and marketing efforts. The united entities are dedicated to delivering exceptional innovation, service, and quality to the sectors they serve. Pro Tapes, the acquired company, is a US-based tape manufacturer and specialty converter.

Major companies operating in the automotive adhesive tapes market report are Saint-Gobain, 3M, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, PPG Industries Ohio Inc., Berry Global Inc., Sika Services AG, Avery Dennison Corporation, DIC Corporation, Nitto Denko Corporation, Lintec Corporation, Tesa SE, ORAFOL Europe GmbH, Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG, ThreeBond Holdings Co. Ltd., Shurtape Technologies LLC, Scapa Group, Coroplast Tape Corporation, MACtac, HALCO, American Biltrite Inc., L&L Products Inc., PPM Industries Group, Adhesives Research Inc., JBC Technologies Inc., Advance Tapes International Ltd., ATP Adhesive Systems AG, Adhesive Specialties, Ajit Industries Private Limited, Presto Tape, NADCO Tapes ＆ Labels Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive adhesive tapes market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive adhesive tapes market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive adhesive tapes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The main types of automotive adhesive tapes include double-sided tapes, masking tapes, reinforced tapes, and specialty tapes. Double-sided tape is a specific type that has pressure-sensitive adhesive on both sides, providing strong adhesion for attaching objects to vehicles. These tapes utilize various adhesive types such as acrylic, silicone, rubber, and others, and backing materials including polyurethane (PU), ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), and butyl with polypropylene (PP), polyvinylchloride (PVC), paper, and others. They come in water-based, solvent-based, and hot-melt-based formulations. Automotive adhesive tapes find applications in wire harnessing, powertrain, acoustic insulation, interior and exterior attachments, electronics, chassis, and wheels.

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The automotive adhesive tapes market consists of sales of fine line tape, slip-resistant tape, conspicuity tape, abrasive blasting tapes, plating tapes, and related products. 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.