The Global Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Market was valued at USD 9.9 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6% to reach USD 17.7 billion by 2035.
The market has steadily grown alongside rising demand in packaging, e-commerce, automotive, electronics, and healthcare applications. Pressure-sensitive adhesives provide fast, clean, and efficient bonding without requiring curing, heat, or additional processing time, making them ideal for modern manufacturing and logistics trends emphasizing lightweight design, automation, and operational flexibility. Growth from 2021 to 2024 was particularly driven by surging parcel volumes fueled by e-commerce expansion and global supply chain demands, with courier tapes and labels maintaining high adoption across Asia, North America, and Europe. Regulatory shifts in Europe and North America, including VOC and solvent restrictions, have accelerated the transition from traditional solvent-based PSAs to water-based, hot-melt, acrylic, and bio-based chemistries that support sustainability and recyclability.
The water-based PSA segment accounted for 46% share in 2025 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% through 2035. Adoption of water-based and hot-melt technologies is rising as converters and brand owners prioritize cleaner solutions, faster processing, and energy efficiency. Regulatory pressure in North America and Europe continues to encourage a shift away from traditional solvent-based systems. UV-cured chemistries are also gaining traction for specialized applications requiring rapid curing and precise coating under high-temperature conditions.
The tapes segment held a 46.3% in 2025 and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% through 2035. Tapes and labels lead usage primarily in packaging, logistics, automotive, and construction, while high-value segments like graphics, films, and laminates cater to premium demands. Brand owners increasingly require PSAs capable of adhering to low-energy plastics, coated films, and recycled materials, driving the demand for specialty tapes, security labels, protective films, and surface-protectant laminates.
North America Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Market generated USD 2.4 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 4.4 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.1%. The U.S. remains the central market in the region, supported by advanced manufacturing, e-commerce logistics, healthcare consumables, and high-performance automotive and electronics tapes. Both global adhesive majors and regional converters are transitioning toward sustainable, low-VOC technologies to meet growing regulatory and consumer demands.
Key players operating in the Global Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Market include Wacker Chemie AG, Evonik Industries AG, Franklin International, Inc., Momentive Performance Materials Inc., LG Chem Ltd., Beardow Adams (Adhesives) Limited, 3M Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Avery Dennison Corporation, H.B. Fuller Company, Arkema S.A. (Bostik), Dow Inc., BASF SE, Sika AG, Ashland Inc., Mactac LLC, Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd., Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd., Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), and Sun Chemical Corporation. Companies in the Global Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Market are employing multiple strategies to strengthen their presence and market position. They focus heavily on research and development to introduce innovative, sustainable, and high-performance adhesive solutions. Geographic expansion into emerging markets allows firms to access growing industrial and e-commerce sectors. Strategic partnerships with converters, packaging companies, and industrial manufacturers enhance distribution channels and product adoption.
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The market has steadily grown alongside rising demand in packaging, e-commerce, automotive, electronics, and healthcare applications. Pressure-sensitive adhesives provide fast, clean, and efficient bonding without requiring curing, heat, or additional processing time, making them ideal for modern manufacturing and logistics trends emphasizing lightweight design, automation, and operational flexibility. Growth from 2021 to 2024 was particularly driven by surging parcel volumes fueled by e-commerce expansion and global supply chain demands, with courier tapes and labels maintaining high adoption across Asia, North America, and Europe. Regulatory shifts in Europe and North America, including VOC and solvent restrictions, have accelerated the transition from traditional solvent-based PSAs to water-based, hot-melt, acrylic, and bio-based chemistries that support sustainability and recyclability.
The water-based PSA segment accounted for 46% share in 2025 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% through 2035. Adoption of water-based and hot-melt technologies is rising as converters and brand owners prioritize cleaner solutions, faster processing, and energy efficiency. Regulatory pressure in North America and Europe continues to encourage a shift away from traditional solvent-based systems. UV-cured chemistries are also gaining traction for specialized applications requiring rapid curing and precise coating under high-temperature conditions.
The tapes segment held a 46.3% in 2025 and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% through 2035. Tapes and labels lead usage primarily in packaging, logistics, automotive, and construction, while high-value segments like graphics, films, and laminates cater to premium demands. Brand owners increasingly require PSAs capable of adhering to low-energy plastics, coated films, and recycled materials, driving the demand for specialty tapes, security labels, protective films, and surface-protectant laminates.
North America Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Market generated USD 2.4 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 4.4 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.1%. The U.S. remains the central market in the region, supported by advanced manufacturing, e-commerce logistics, healthcare consumables, and high-performance automotive and electronics tapes. Both global adhesive majors and regional converters are transitioning toward sustainable, low-VOC technologies to meet growing regulatory and consumer demands.
Key players operating in the Global Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Market include Wacker Chemie AG, Evonik Industries AG, Franklin International, Inc., Momentive Performance Materials Inc., LG Chem Ltd., Beardow Adams (Adhesives) Limited, 3M Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Avery Dennison Corporation, H.B. Fuller Company, Arkema S.A. (Bostik), Dow Inc., BASF SE, Sika AG, Ashland Inc., Mactac LLC, Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd., Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd., Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), and Sun Chemical Corporation. Companies in the Global Pressure Sensitive Adhesives Market are employing multiple strategies to strengthen their presence and market position. They focus heavily on research and development to introduce innovative, sustainable, and high-performance adhesive solutions. Geographic expansion into emerging markets allows firms to access growing industrial and e-commerce sectors. Strategic partnerships with converters, packaging companies, and industrial manufacturers enhance distribution channels and product adoption.
Comprehensive Market Analysis and Forecast
- Industry trends, key growth drivers, challenges, future opportunities, and regulatory landscape
- Competitive landscape with Porter’s Five Forces and PESTEL analysis
- Market size, segmentation, and regional forecasts
- In-depth company profiles, business strategies, financial insights, and SWOT analysis
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Methodology & Scope
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
Chapter 3 Industry Insights
Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2025
Chapter 5 Market Estimates and Forecast, by Technology, 2022-2035 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)
Chapter 6 Market Estimates and Forecast, by Product, 2022-2035 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)
Chapter 7 Market Estimates and Forecast, by Application, 2022-2035 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)
Chapter 8 Market Estimates and Forecast, by Region, 2022-2035 (USD Billion) (Kilo Tons)
Chapter 9 Company Profiles
Companies Mentioned
The companies profiled in this Pressure Sensitive Adhesives market report include:- Wacker Chemie AG
- Evonik Industries AG
- Franklin International, Inc.
- Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
- LG Chem Ltd.
- Beardow Adams (Adhesives) Limited
- 3M Company
- Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
- Avery Dennison Corporation
- H.B. Fuller Company
- Arkema S.A. (Bostik)
- Dow Inc.
- BASF SE
- Sika AG
- Ashland Inc.
- Mactac LLC
- Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd.
- Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)
- Sun Chemical Corporation
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 190 |
| Published | December 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2035 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 9.9 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 17.7 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 6.0% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 21 |
