High-Strength Acrylic Adhesives Global Market Report 2025

The high-strength acrylic adhesives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.35 billion in 2024 to $1.44 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the rise in automotive demand, increase in construction activities, growth in the wind energy sector, expansion of the aerospace industry, and demand for high-performance adhesives.

The high-strength acrylic adhesives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.89 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for EVs, growing renewable energy adoption, increasing infrastructure spending, and increasing robotics integration. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, a shift to sustainable adhesives, integration of nanotechnology, development of bio-based adhesives, and adoption of AI in manufacturing.

The forecast of 7.1% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.5% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US by slowing down automotive and construction projects, as premium adhesives from Japan and Belgium become more expensive and harder to source. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The growing emphasis on reducing carbon emissions is expected to drive the growth of the high-strength acrylic adhesives market moving forward. The global focus on cutting carbon emissions is primarily aimed at combating climate change and achieving international sustainability goals. Governments and industries are increasingly adopting green technologies to minimize environmental impact and ensure long-term ecological stability. The rising global temperatures and extreme weather events are pushing governments and businesses to reduce emissions and protect the environment. High-strength acrylic adhesives facilitate the bonding of lightweight composites and dissimilar materials without the need for heavy fasteners. They support eco-friendly designs in the automotive, construction, and electronics sectors, which is driving the adoption of adhesives. These adhesives help manufacturers meet sustainability targets by reducing energy consumption and emissions. For example, according to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change in India, the country updated its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to target a 45% reduction in emission intensity, and aims to achieve 50% of its cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030. As such, the increased focus on reducing carbon emissions is a key driver of the high-strength acrylic adhesives market.

Leading companies in the high-strength acrylic adhesives market are focusing on developing advanced products such as toughened acrylic adhesives to enhance impact resistance, durability, and performance under extreme environmental conditions. Toughened acrylic adhesives are high-strength adhesives that are modified with elastomers to improve their impact resistance, flexibility, and durability for demanding applications. For instance, in January 2024, Permabond, a UK-based manufacturer of engineering adhesives, introduced TA4208 Black, a two-component, 1:1 ratio toughened acrylic adhesive designed for the composite materials sector. This high-viscosity, non-slumping formulation is ideal for vertical applications and gap filling. Its advanced surface adhesion technology allows bonding through oxide layers and oily surfaces, reducing the need for extensive surface preparation, a major advantage in high-speed production environments. TA4208 Black rapidly develops strength, achieving substantial peel and shear resistance within approximately 20 minutes post-application.

In September 2024, IPS Adhesives (IPSA), a US-based adhesives company, acquired acrylate and methyl methacrylate (MMA) adhesive technology from L&L Products for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, IPSA enhances its MMA-based product portfolio, enabling innovative solutions for lightweight bonding and the bonding of dissimilar materials across various industries, including transportation, construction, automotive, and marine. L&L Products is a US-based company known for developing and manufacturing high-strength structural adhesives, including acrylic-based systems.

High-strength acrylic adhesives are advanced bonding agents known for their exceptional adhesion to a variety of substrates, including metals, plastics, and composites. These adhesives offer strong mechanical resistance, durability under stress, and rapid curing times, making them ideal for applications that require long-lasting, high-performance bonding under challenging environmental and mechanical conditions.

The main types of products in the high-strength acrylic adhesives market include 1-component, 2-component, ultraviolet (UV) curable, heat-activated, and pressure-sensitive adhesives. A 1-component adhesive system comes pre-mixed and is ready to use, without the need to blend separate components. The substrates these adhesives bond to include metal, plastic, wood, glass, and composites. They are used in several applications such as packaging, building and construction, automotive and transportation, electrical and electronics, energy and power, among others. The distribution channels for these adhesives include direct sales, distributors, and online retail.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The escalating U.S. tariffs and rising trade tensions in spring 2025 are expected to significantly affect the chemicals sector, which is facing a disproportionate impact - particularly from tariffs on petrochemicals and intermediates, where affordable domestic alternatives are limited. Specialty chemical producers, who rely heavily on Chinese raw materials, are encountering production disruptions. Meanwhile, fertilizer manufacturers are seeing their profit margins squeezed due to tariffs on phosphate imports. In response, companies are increasing investments in R&D for bio-based alternatives, forming procurement alliances to strengthen purchasing power, and relocating production to tariff-neutral countries like Saudi Arabia.

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Major players in the high-strength acrylic adhesives market are 3M Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Parker US, Sika AG, Avery Dennison Corporation, Huntsman Corporation, H.B. Fuller Company, Bostik SA, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., ThreeBond Holdings Co. Ltd., Lord Corporation, Delo Industrial Adhesives, Shanghai Kangda New Materials Co. Ltd., Parson Adhesives Inc., Panacol-Elosol GmbH, Anabond Limited, Permabond LLC, Weicon GmbH & Co. KG, Master Bond Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the high-strength acrylic adhesives market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in high-strength acrylic adhesives report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the high-strength acrylic adhesives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The high-strength acrylic adhesives market consists of sales of liquid adhesives, tapes and labels, structural adhesives, medical adhesives, and electronics 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).

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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