PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1812620
PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1812620
The sustainable adhesives market size is projected to grow from USD 4.5 billion in 2025 to USD 6.4 billion in 2030, registering a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period.
Scope of the Report | |
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Years Considered for the Study | 2021-2030 |
Base Year | 2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2030 |
Units Considered | Value (USD Million/Billion), Volume (Kiloton) |
Segments | Service, Technology, End-use Industry, and Region |
Regions covered | Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, South America |
A key factor driving the growth of the sustainable adhesives market is the increasing awareness of the environmental and health hazards posed by VOCs in traditional adhesives. VOC emissions are a major contributor to air pollution, health issues, and environmental risks, prompting industries to seek safer, greener alternatives. This awareness is boosted by regulatory frameworks across regions, including REACH in Europe and EPA regulations in the United States, which mandate lower VOC levels and promote the use of sustainable, and if possible, eco-friendly materials. Advances in technology improve bio-based, water-based, and recyclable adhesive formulations, all while maintaining high performance, making sustainable adhesives easily applicable.
Additionally, industries such as packaging, automotive, construction, and furniture are adopting sustainable adhesives to support their corporate and customer sustainability goals. A combination of regulatory pressure, technological progress, and increased environmental consciousness is significantly accelerating the shift in ink and adhesive industries toward sustainable solutions without compromising performance, making sustainable adhesives a preferred choice across all sectors.
"Recyclable adhesives will account for the largest share of the sustainable adhesives market in terms of volume."
Recyclable adhesives will be the largest type segment of the recyclable adhesives market because they offer a sustainable bonding solution that enables easier separation and recovery of materials at the end of a product's life, aligning with global circular economy goals. These adhesives are designed to maintain strong performance during use while allowing debonding under specific conditions-such as heat, moisture, or chemical triggers-facilitating efficient recycling of substrates like plastics, metals, glass, and paper. The packaging industry, electronics, and automotive sectors are increasingly adopting these adhesives to meet stringent environmental regulations and corporate sustainability targets. Growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products, combined with policies banning non-recyclable materials and extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs, is accelerating their adoption. Moreover, advancements in adhesive formulations are improving their versatility, compatibility with automated manufacturing, and cost-effectiveness, further driving market dominance. This combination of regulatory push, technological innovation, and industry adoption ensures their leading position.
"The water-based segment was the largest raw material segment of the sustainable adhesives market in terms of volume."
Water-based raw materials are expected to hold the largest share in the sustainable adhesives market due to their low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, reduced environmental impact, and compliance with stringent global regulations on harmful chemicals. These adhesives use water as a carrier instead of solvents, making them safer for both manufacturers and end-users while minimizing fire hazards and workplace health risks. Their versatility allows application across diverse industries, including packaging, woodworking, automotive, and construction, where demand for eco-friendly bonding solutions is rapidly increasing. Technological advancements have improved their performance, enabling high bonding strength, fast curing, and durability comparable to solvent-based alternatives. Additionally, the rising consumer preference for green products and increasing adoption of sustainable manufacturing practices by companies further strengthen the demand for water-based adhesives, making them the preferred choice in the sustainable adhesives market.
"Packaging will be the fastest-growing end-use industry segment of the sustainable adhesives market in terms of value."
The packaging industry is expected to be the fastest-growing end-use segment for sustainable adhesives, driven by the surge in demand for eco-friendly and recyclable packaging solutions across food & beverage, e-commerce, and consumer goods sectors. Rising environmental regulations and brand commitments to reduce plastic waste are pushing manufacturers toward bio-based, water-based, and solvent-free adhesive formulations that are compatible with paper, cardboard, and compostable films. Additionally, the rapid growth of online retail is fueling the need for strong, lightweight, and sustainable bonding solutions for corrugated boxes and flexible packaging. This shift is further supported by consumer preference for green packaging and the adoption of circular economy principles by global brands, accelerating the use of sustainable adhesives in packaging applications.
"Asia Pacific is the largest market for sustainable adhesives."
Asia Pacific holds the largest share of the sustainable adhesives market, driven by its rapidly expanding manufacturing base, high consumption of packaged goods, and increasing focus on environmentally friendly production practices. Countries such as China, India, Japan, and South Korea are witnessing strong demand from industries such as packaging, construction, automotive, and woodworking, where adhesives play a crucial role. The region's booming e-commerce sector and fast-growing food & beverage industry are accelerating the need for eco-friendly, recyclable, and water-based adhesives for flexible packaging and corrugated boxes. Moreover, supportive government policies promoting sustainable materials, coupled with rising awareness among manufacturers about reducing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, are fueling market growth. Asia Pacific also benefits from lower production costs, easy availability of raw materials, and the presence of major global and regional adhesive manufacturers. Ongoing investments in R&D and advancements in bio-based adhesive technology further strengthen the region's market dominance. This combination of industrial growth, regulatory support, and sustainability-driven innovation positions Asia Pacific as the leading hub for sustainable adhesive adoption and production.
The sustainable adhesives market comprises major players like BASF (Germany), Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany), H.B. Fuller Company (US), Jowat SE (Germany), Dow (US), DuPont (US), Arkema (France), Avery Dennison Corporation (US), Paramelt B.V (Netherlands), Synthos (Poland), artience Co., Ltd. (Japan), Sika AG (Switzerland), and 3M (US).
The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the sustainable adhesives market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Research Coverage
This report segments the sustainable adhesives market by type, raw material, end-use industry, and region, and provides estimations for the overall value of the market across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, products, key strategies, and expansions associated with the sustainable adhesives market.
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This research report is focused on various levels of analysis - industry analysis (industry trends), market ranking analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape; emerging and high-growth segments of the sustainable adhesives market; high-growth regions; and market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges.