Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025

Description

Persistence Market Research has recently released a comprehensive report on the global Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market, providing an in-depth analysis of key market dynamics, including driving forces, emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges. This report offers a detailed understanding of the market landscape, helping stakeholders make well-informed decisions and develop sustainable growth strategies.

Key Insights:

Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market Size (2025E): US$ 9.0 Bn
Projected Market Value (2032F): US$ 13.8 Bn
Global Market Growth Rate (CAGR 2025 to 2032): 5.2%

Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market - Report Scope:

The automotive adhesives and sealants market includes a diverse range of chemical formulations used to bond and seal automotive components, enhancing vehicle performance, safety, and durability. These products are critical across various stages of vehicle manufacturing, from body-in-white and paint shops to assembly and battery module integration. Increasing vehicle production, rising demand for lightweight materials, and advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology are contributing significantly to the market's upward trajectory.

Market Growth Drivers:

The market is being propelled by the automotive industry's growing emphasis on lightweighting, which enhances fuel efficiency and reduces emissions. Adhesives and sealants are replacing traditional mechanical fasteners due to their ability to bond dissimilar materials and improve crashworthiness. Moreover, the global shift toward electric vehicles is generating demand for advanced adhesives and thermal sealants used in battery modules and electronic components. The expansion of the automotive sector in emerging economies, coupled with regulatory support for sustainable manufacturing, further drives market growth.

Market Restraints:

Despite strong growth prospects, the market faces several restraining factors. The high cost of premium adhesives and sealants, particularly those used in EV applications, may hinder adoption in price-sensitive markets. Regulatory hurdles concerning the environmental impact and VOC emissions of certain adhesive formulations pose compliance challenges. In addition, fluctuations in raw material availability and costs can affect profit margins and supply chain stability. Technical challenges in achieving long-term durability in harsh automotive environments also remain a concern.

Market Opportunities:

Significant opportunities lie in the development of innovative, bio-based, and low-VOC adhesives and sealants aligned with sustainability goals. The rapid evolution of EVs and autonomous vehicles creates new application avenues for thermal management and structural bonding solutions. Increasing investments in R&D and strategic collaborations with OEMs offer potential for customized, high-performance adhesive systems. Additionally, the expanding aftermarket and rising vehicle personalization trends in Asia-Pacific and Latin America provide fertile ground for future market growth.

Key Questions Answered in the Report:

What are the major growth factors driving the automotive adhesives & sealants market globally?
Which regions are witnessing the most rapid adoption of adhesives and sealants in the automotive sector?
How are electric and hybrid vehicle trends influencing product innovation and demand?
Who are the key players in the market, and what strategies are they implementing to stay ahead?
What are the long-term opportunities and risks associated with this market?

Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategy:

Leading companies in the global automotive adhesives and sealants market such as 3M Inc., PPG Industries, BASF SE, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, and Sika AG are actively investing in innovation to meet evolving industry needs. These companies focus on creating multifunctional products that offer structural strength, corrosion resistance, and temperature stability. Strategic partnerships with automotive OEMs, geographical expansion, and sustainability-centric product lines are key to maintaining a competitive edge. Emphasis is also being placed on developing smart adhesives that can withstand dynamic loads and operate efficiently in electric vehicle systems.

Companies Covered in This Report:

3M Inc.
PPG Industries, Inc.
BASF SE
Arkema SA
H.B. Fuller Company
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA,
Huntsman International LLC
Sika AG
Dow Inc.
Wacker Chemie AG
Jowat SE
Permabond LLC
Hernon Manufacturing Inc.
ThreeBond Holdings Co., Ltd.

Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market Research Segmentation

By Resin Type

Polyurethane
Epoxy
Acrylic
PVA
EVA
Styrenic Block
Silicon
Others

By Application

Paint Shop
Body-in-White
Assembly
UTH & Power Train
Battery Modules

By Vehicle Type

Passenger Cars
HCV
LCV

By Region

North America
Latin America
Europe
East Asia
South Asia & Oceania
Middle East and Africa

Product Code: PMRREP21673

1. Executive Summary

1.1. Global Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market Snapshot 2025 and 2032
1.2. Market Opportunity Assessment, 2025-2032, US$ Bn
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Industry Developments and Key Market Events
1.5. Demand Side and Supply Side Analysis
1.6. PMR Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

2.1. Market Scope and Definitions
2.2. Value Chain Analysis
2.3. Macro-Economic Factors
- 2.3.1. Global GDP Outlook
- 2.3.2. Global Automotive Indusry Overview
- 2.3.3. Global Automotive Production Overview
- 2.3.4. Global EV Sales Outlook
- 2.3.5. Global Per-Capita Adhesive Consumption
- 2.3.6. Global Adhesives & Sealants Market Overview
2.4. Forecast Factors - Relevance and Impact
2.5. COVID-19 Impact Assessment
2.6. PESTLE Analysis
2.7. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
2.8. Geopolitical Tensions: Market Impact
2.9. Regulatory and Technology Landscape

3. Market Dynamics

3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities
3.4. Trends

4. Price Trend Analysis, 2019-2032

4.1. Region-wise Price Analysis
4.2. Price by Segments
4.3. Price Impact Factors

5. Global Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

5.1. Key Highlights
5.2. Global Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market Outlook: Vehicle Type
- 5.2.1. Introduction/Key Findings
- 5.2.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis by Vehicle Type, 2019-2024
- 5.2.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Vehicle Type, 2025-2032
  - 5.2.3.1. Passenger Cars
    - 5.2.3.1.1. ICE
    - 5.2.3.1.2. EVs
  - 5.2.3.2. LCV
    - 5.2.3.2.1. ICE
    - 5.2.3.2.2. EVs
  - 5.2.3.3. HCV
    - 5.2.3.3.1. ICE
    - 5.2.3.3.2. EVs
- 5.2.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Vehicle Type
5.3. Global Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market Outlook: Application
- 5.3.1. Introduction/Key Findings
- 5.3.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis by Application, 2019-2024
- 5.3.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
  - 5.3.3.1. Paint Shop
  - 5.3.3.2. Body-in-White
  - 5.3.3.3. Assembly
  - 5.3.3.4. UTH & Power Train
  - 5.3.3.5. Battery Modules
- 5.3.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Application
5.4. Global Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market Outlook: Resin Type
- 5.4.1. Introduction/Key Findings
- 5.4.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis by Resin Type, 2019-2024
- 5.4.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Resin Type, 2025-2032
  - 5.4.3.1. Polyurethane
  - 5.4.3.2. Epoxy
  - 5.4.3.3. Acrylic
  - 5.4.3.4. PVA
  - 5.4.3.5. EVA
  - 5.4.3.6. Styrenic Block
  - 5.4.3.7. Silicon
  - 5.4.3.8. Others
- 5.4.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Resin Type

6. Global Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market Outlook: Region

6.1. Key Highlights
6.2. Historical Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Analysis by Region, 2019-2024
6.3. Current Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Region, 2025-2032
- 6.3.1. North America
- 6.3.2. Europe
- 6.3.3. East Asia
- 6.3.4. South Asia & Oceania
- 6.3.5. Latin America
- 6.3.6. Middle East & Africa
6.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis: Region

7. North America Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

7.1. Key Highlights
7.2. Pricing Analysis
7.3. North America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 7.3.1. U.S.
- 7.3.2. Canada
7.4. North America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Vehicle Type, 2025-2032
- 7.4.1. Passenger Cars
  - 7.4.1.1. ICE
  - 7.4.1.2. EVs
- 7.4.2. LCV
  - 7.4.2.1. ICE
  - 7.4.2.2. EVs
- 7.4.3. HCV
  - 7.4.3.1. ICE
  - 7.4.3.2. EVs
7.5. North America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
- 7.5.1. Paint Shop
- 7.5.2. Body-in-White
- 7.5.3. Assembly
- 7.5.4. UTH & Power Train
- 7.5.5. Battery Modules
7.6. North America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Resin Type, 2025-2032
- 7.6.1. Polyurethane
- 7.6.2. Epoxy
- 7.6.3. Acrylic
- 7.6.4. PVA
- 7.6.5. EVA
- 7.6.6. Styrenic Block
- 7.6.7. Silicon
- 7.6.8. Others

8. Europe Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

8.1. Key Highlights
8.2. Pricing Analysis
8.3. Europe Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 8.3.1. Germany
- 8.3.2. Italy
- 8.3.3. France
- 8.3.4. U.K.
- 8.3.5. Spain
- 8.3.6. Russia
- 8.3.7. Rest of Europe
8.4. Europe Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Vehicle Type, 2025-2032
- 8.4.1. Passenger Cars
  - 8.4.1.1. ICE
  - 8.4.1.2. EVs
- 8.4.2. LCV
  - 8.4.2.1. ICE
  - 8.4.2.2. EVs
- 8.4.3. HCV
  - 8.4.3.1. ICE
  - 8.4.3.2. EVs
8.5. Europe Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
- 8.5.1. Paint Shop
- 8.5.2. Body-in-White
- 8.5.3. Assembly
- 8.5.4. UTH & Power Train
- 8.5.5. Battery Modules
8.6. Europe Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Resin Type, 2025-2032
- 8.6.1. Polyurethane
- 8.6.2. Epoxy
- 8.6.3. Acrylic
- 8.6.4. PVA
- 8.6.5. EVA
- 8.6.6. Styrenic Block
- 8.6.7. Silicon
- 8.6.8. Others

9. East Asia Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

9.1. Key Highlights
9.2. Pricing Analysis
9.3. East Asia Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 9.3.1. China
- 9.3.2. Japan
- 9.3.3. South Korea
9.4. East Asia Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Vehicle Type, 2025-2032
- 9.4.1. Passenger Cars
  - 9.4.1.1. ICE
  - 9.4.1.2. EVs
- 9.4.2. LCV
  - 9.4.2.1. ICE
  - 9.4.2.2. EVs
- 9.4.3. HCV
  - 9.4.3.1. ICE
  - 9.4.3.2. EVs
9.5. East Asia Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
- 9.5.1. Paint Shop
- 9.5.2. Body-in-White
- 9.5.3. Assembly
- 9.5.4. UTH & Power Train
- 9.5.5. Battery Modules
9.6. East Asia Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Resin Type, 2025-2032
- 9.6.1. Polyurethane
- 9.6.2. Epoxy
- 9.6.3. Acrylic
- 9.6.4. PVA
- 9.6.5. EVA
- 9.6.6. Styrenic Block
- 9.6.7. Silicon
- 9.6.8. Others

10. South Asia & Oceania Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

10.1. Key Highlights
10.2. Pricing Analysis
10.3. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 10.3.1. India
- 10.3.2. Southeast Asia
- 10.3.3. ANZ
- 10.3.4. Rest of SAO
10.4. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Vehicle Type, 2025-2032
- 10.4.1. Passenger Cars
  - 10.4.1.1. ICE
  - 10.4.1.2. EVs
- 10.4.2. LCV
  - 10.4.2.1. ICE
  - 10.4.2.2. EVs
- 10.4.3. HCV
  - 10.4.3.1. ICE
  - 10.4.3.2. EVs
10.5. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
- 10.5.1. Paint Shop
- 10.5.2. Body-in-White
- 10.5.3. Assembly
- 10.5.4. UTH & Power Train
- 10.5.5. Battery Modules
10.6. South Asia & Oceania Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Resin Type, 2025-2032
- 10.6.1. Polyurethane
- 10.6.2. Epoxy
- 10.6.3. Acrylic
- 10.6.4. PVA
- 10.6.5. EVA
- 10.6.6. Styrenic Block
- 10.6.7. Silicon
- 10.6.8. Others

11. Latin America Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

11.1. Key Highlights
11.2. Pricing Analysis
11.3. Latin America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 11.3.1. Brazil
- 11.3.2. Mexico
- 11.3.3. Rest of LATAM
11.4. Latin America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Vehicle Type, 2025-2032
- 11.4.1. Passenger Cars
  - 11.4.1.1. ICE
  - 11.4.1.2. EVs
- 11.4.2. LCV
  - 11.4.2.1. ICE
  - 11.4.2.2. EVs
- 11.4.3. HCV
  - 11.4.3.1. ICE
  - 11.4.3.2. EVs
11.5. Latin America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
- 11.5.1. Paint Shop
- 11.5.2. Body-in-White
- 11.5.3. Assembly
- 11.5.4. UTH & Power Train
- 11.5.5. Battery Modules
11.6. Latin America Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Resin Type, 2025-2032
- 11.6.1. Polyurethane
- 11.6.2. Epoxy
- 11.6.3. Acrylic
- 11.6.4. PVA
- 11.6.5. EVA
- 11.6.6. Styrenic Block
- 11.6.7. Silicon
- 11.6.8. Others

12. Middle East & Africa Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market Outlook: Historical (2019-2024) and Forecast (2025-2032)

12.1. Key Highlights
12.2. Pricing Analysis
12.3. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Country, 2025-2032
- 12.3.1. GCC Countries
- 12.3.2. South Africa
- 12.3.3. Northern Africa
- 12.3.4. Rest of MEA
12.4. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Vehicle Type, 2025-2032
- 12.4.1. Passenger Cars
  - 12.4.1.1. ICE
  - 12.4.1.2. EVs
- 12.4.2. LCV
  - 12.4.2.1. ICE
  - 12.4.2.2. EVs
- 12.4.3. HCV
  - 12.4.3.1. ICE
  - 12.4.3.2. EVs
12.5. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Application, 2025-2032
- 12.5.1. Paint Shop
- 12.5.2. Body-in-White
- 12.5.3. Assembly
- 12.5.4. UTH & Power Train
- 12.5.5. Battery Modules
12.6. Middle East & Africa Market Size (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, by Resin Type, 2025-2032
- 12.6.1. Polyurethane
- 12.6.2. Epoxy
- 12.6.3. Acrylic
- 12.6.4. PVA
- 12.6.5. EVA
- 12.6.6. Styrenic Block
- 12.6.7. Silicon
- 12.6.8. Others

13. Competition Landscape

13.1. Market Share Analysis, 2025
13.2. Market Structure
- 13.2.1. Competition Intensity Mapping
- 13.2.2. Competition Dashboard
13.3. Company Profiles
- 13.3.1. 3M Inc.
  - 13.3.1.1. Company Overview
  - 13.3.1.2. Product Portfolio/Offerings
  - 13.3.1.3. Key Financials
  - 13.3.1.4. SWOT Analysis
  - 13.3.1.5. Company Strategy and Key Developments
- 13.3.2. Illinois Tool Works
- 13.3.3. PPG Industries, Inc.
- 13.3.4. BASF SE
- 13.3.5. Arkema SA
- 13.3.6. H.B. Fuller Company
- 13.3.7. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA,
- 13.3.8. Huntsman International LLC
- 13.3.9. Sika AG
- 13.3.10. Dow Inc.
- 13.3.11. Wacker Chemie AG
- 13.3.12. Jowat SE
- 13.3.13. Evonik Industries AG
- 13.3.14. Hernon Manufacturing Inc.
- 13.3.15. ThreeBond Holdings Co., Ltd.

14. Appendix

14.1. Research Methodology
14.2. Research Assumptions
14.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations

Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2025 - 2032