PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1722486
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1722486
The global automotive adhesives market size reached USD 6.4 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, the market is expected to reach USD 13.5 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3% during 2025-2033. Rising demand for lightweight vehicles, advancements in adhesive technologies, increasing electric vehicle (EV) production, stringent emissions regulations, growth in emerging markets, surging sustainability trends, and advancements in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies are some of the factors stimulating the market growth.
Automotive adhesives refer to fluid substances used to bind composites, metals, plastic and materials together. They are commonly available in solvent-based, water-based and hot melt variants that contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Automotive adhesives are manufactured of ethylene, amine-based resins, propylene, epoxide, acrylics, polyester resins, vinyl acetate monomer and synthetic materials. They are widely used to bond and seal interior and exterior components of an automobile, such as door panels, light covers, armrests, dashboards, lenses, chassis, headliners, consoles, and door skins. They aid in easing automation, ensuring strong bonds, minimizing drying time, and enhancing cohesive strength and corrosion resistance. Automotive adhesives also assist in improving crash performance, minimizing noise vibration, reducing vehicle mass, and increasing front and rear lateral body stiffness.
The significant growth in the automotive industry across the globe is one of the key factors driving the growth of the market. Automotive adhesives are widely used to increase versatility, strength, prevent galvanic corrosion and maintain aesthetic appeal. In line with this, the increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) due to the rising environmental consciousness is favoring the market growth. Automotive adhesives are used as binding components that provide crash durability and thermal conductivity while keeping the battery at a safe temperature. Moreover, various product innovation, such as the formulation of biodegradable automotive adhesives, are providing an impetus to the market growth. These eco-friendly automotive adhesives are widely used for automobile interiors and are manufactured using sustainable materials that aid in reducing the emission of harmful chemicals. Additionally, the widespread adoption of polyurethane resin for producing automotive adhesives and sealants as it assists in increasing durability, scratch resistance and corrosion resistance of vehicles is positively impacting the market growth. Other factors, including the increasing demand for lightweight vehicles, introduction of high-performance adhesive tapes, and the implementation of several government initiatives to reduce the environmental footprint of vehicles, are anticipated to drive the market growth further.
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being 3M Company, Avery Dennison Corporation, BASF SE, Bostik SA (Arkema S.A.), Covestro AG, Dow Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., H.B. Fuller Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Huntsman Corporation, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Nitto Denko Corporation, PPG Industries Inc., Sika AG and Solvay S.A.