Emulsion Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Market Report 2026

The emulsion pressure sensitive adhesives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.25 billion in 2025 to $12.02 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of packaging industry, labeling demand expansion, environmental regulations on solvents, construction sector growth, adhesive technology improvements.

The emulsion pressure sensitive adhesives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.47 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainable packaging demand, healthcare adhesive usage growth, regulatory pressure on VOC emissions, infrastructure development, water based adhesive innovation. Major trends in the forecast period include growing demand for water based adhesives, rising use in packaging and labeling, expansion of medical and hygiene applications, increased adoption in construction adhesives, focus on low VOC and eco friendly formulations.

The increasing demand from the paper and packaging industry is expected to drive the growth of the emulsion pressure-sensitive adhesives market in the coming years. The paper and packaging industry, which produces and distributes materials for various commercial and industrial uses, is expanding due to the global shift toward sustainable and eco-friendly packaging solutions. As consumers and businesses place greater emphasis on environmentally responsible practices, manufacturers are adopting greener materials to meet sustainability objectives. Emulsion pressure-sensitive adhesives support this transition by providing fast, durable, and environmentally friendly bonding solutions for sealing, labeling, and laminating paper-based products. For instance, in August 2025, according to the American Forest and Paper Association, total packaging paper and specialty packaging shipments in July increased by 5% compared to July 2024. Therefore, the growing demand from the paper and packaging industry is significantly contributing to the expansion of the emulsion pressure-sensitive adhesives market.

Major companies in the market are focusing on developing innovative materials such as soft styrene-butadiene emulsion polymers to meet the increasing demand for sustainable and high-performance adhesive products. These polymers are water-based and composed of styrene and butadiene monomers, offering superior flexibility, adhesion, and durability in pressure-sensitive applications. For instance, in February 2023, Mallard Creek Polymers, a US-based chemical manufacturer, launched Rovene 4047, an APEO-free, soft styrene-butadiene emulsion polymer designed for pressure-sensitive adhesives used in tapes, labels, and construction applications. The product provides strong water resistance, high peel and tack performance, and does not require added tackifiers, maintaining shear strength and preventing whitening. This innovation highlights the industry’s growing shift toward sustainable and efficient adhesive technologies.

In May 2023, H.B. Fuller, a US-based manufacturer of adhesives and specialty chemicals, acquired Beardow Adams Holdings Limited, a UK-based provider of hot melt and pressure-sensitive adhesive solutions. This acquisition strengthened H.B. Fuller’s global footprint, expanded its customer base, and enhanced its portfolio of sustainable adhesive technologies, particularly in packaging, converting, woodworking, and labeling applications.

Major companies operating in the emulsion pressure sensitive adhesives market are BASF SE, Dow Inc., LG Chem Ltd., 3M Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., Bostik SA., Arkema SA., Wacker Chemie AG., Eastman Chemical Company, Avery Dennison Corporation, Nitto Denko Corporation, HB Fuller Company, Toyobo Co. Ltd., Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Lintec Corporation, Tesa SE., Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG., Adhesives Research Inc., Jowat SE.

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

The emulsion pressure-sensitive adhesives market consists of sales of adhesive tapes, label adhesives, protective films, medical bandages, stationery glues, and mounting 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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