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Glass bonding adhesives are formulations designed to unite two surfaces, such as glass to glass or other substrates such as plastics, metals, and rubbers. They are manufactured using a range of materials, including silicone, epoxy, polyurethane, and cyanoacrylate.
The primary types of glass bonding adhesives include polyurethane, modified silanes adhesives, silicone adhesives, acrylate adhesives, epoxy adhesives, cyanoacrylate adhesives, polysulfides, UV or LED curing, and others. Polyurethane, a composite resinous, stringy, or elastomeric compound resulting from the reaction of diisocyanates with other polyfunctional compounds such as glycols, is utilized in glass bonding adhesives for its flexibility or solidity, depending on the composition. It finds application in various industries such as construction, furniture, automotive and transportation, electronics and appliances, consumer goods, and medical devices. This diverse range of applications spans end-use industries such as automotive, aerospace, furniture, construction, electronics, consumer goods, medical, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the glass bonding adhesives market by increasing costs of imported resins, curing agents, specialty polymers, and formulation additives. Automotive, construction, and electronics manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported chemical inputs, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented adhesive production. These tariffs are raising product prices and affecting supply chains. However, they are also encouraging local resin production, regional formulation capabilities, and innovation in cost-effective adhesive systems.
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The glass bonding adhesives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.61 billion in 2025 to $3.94 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of construction glazing applications, growth of automotive production, rising electronics device manufacturing, availability of advanced adhesive chemistries, industrial adoption of epoxy and silicone adhesives.
The glass bonding adhesives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.44 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for lightweight vehicle components, expansion of smart glass installations, growing use of adhesive bonding over mechanical fasteners, rising investments in electronics miniaturization, increased focus on durable bonding solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of structural glass bonding solutions, rising adoption of uv and led curing adhesives, growing demand from automotive lightweighting, expansion of electronics assembly applications, enhanced focus on high-strength transparent bonds.
The expanding automotive industry is expected to be the key driver of the glass bonding adhesive market. The automotive industry refers to the sector involved in designing, manufacturing, retailing, and maintaining motor vehicles. Glass bonding adhesive supports this industry by being used in vehicle assembly bonding processes, as manufacturers increasingly incorporate sandwich panels, fiberglass composites, and advanced polymers into vehicle designs to reduce weight and enhance structural integrity, durability, and thermal stability. For instance, in May 2024, according to data published by the International Energy Agency (IEA), a France-based intergovernmental organization, SUVs accounted for 48% of global car sales and reached a new record in 2023, underscoring their continued popularity in the automotive market. Therefore, the expanding automotive industry is driving the growth of the glass bonding adhesive market.
Major companies operating in the glass bonding adhesive market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as advanced bonding technologies, to meet the rising demand for stronger adhesion, faster curing, and improved performance in precision assembly applications. Advanced bonding technology offers superior bond strength, enhanced durability, and faster processing than conventional adhesives, supporting the increasing use of high-precision components in automotive, electronics, and optical systems. For instance, in January 2023, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, a Germany-based adhesives and sealants company, introduced Loctite 3296, a new adhesive for lens bonding in ADAS sensors. Loctite 3296 is a dual-cure UV and thermal adhesive designed to meet various assembly requirements, providing a deep cure within seconds of UV exposure and enabling low post-cure temperatures, making it ideal for precise camera module assembly.
In May 2023, Sika AG, a Switzerland-based chemicals company, acquired MBCC Group for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to enhance Sika's product offerings in the construction chemicals sector, with a focus on innovation and sustainability while expanding its market presence across various areas, including buildings, infrastructure, and underground construction. MBCC Group is a Germany-based company specializing in construction chemicals and solutions, including glass bonding adhesives.
Major companies operating in the glass bonding adhesives market are Arkema SA, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Bohle AG, Chemence Ltd., Collano Adhesives AG, DELO Industrie Klebstoffe GmbH & Co KGaA, DIC Corporation, Dow Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Dymax Corporation, Evonik Industries AG, Harvey Benjamin Fuller, Henkel AG & Co KGaA, Hexion Inc., Huntsman Corporation, Jowat SE, Kiwo Inc., Mapei SpA, Master Bond Inc., Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, Momentive Performance Materials Inc., Permabond LLC, Pidilite Industries Limited, Scott Bader Company Ltd., Sika AG, Solvay SA, ThreeBond Group, Wacker Chemie AG
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the glass bonding adhesives market in 2025. The regions covered in the glass bonding 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 glass bonding adhesives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The glass bonding adhesives market consists of sales of hot-melt adhesives, non-melt adhesives, reactive hot melt, thermosetting adhesives, pressure sensitive, and contact adhesive 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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