MS Polymer Adhesives Global Market Report 2026

MS polymer adhesive is a high-strength sealant and adhesive known for its exceptional flexibility. Also referred to as modified silicone or hybrid sealants, it employs a modified silane polymer as its base, distinguishing it from silicone adhesives that use a synthetic polymer base. MS polymer adhesives exhibit strong adhesion to non-porous surfaces, bond effectively to wet surfaces, and can be painted with most paints. They find application in joining railway bodies, truck cabins, and bus frames.

The primary types of MS polymer adhesives include adhesives and sealants. Adhesives are substances that functionally bind materials together through surface adhesion, resisting separation. Various end users of MS polymer adhesives include the automotive and transportation industry, building and construction sector, industrial assembly, 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 ms polymer adhesives market by increasing costs of imported silane-modified polymers, specialty fillers, curing agents, and packaging materials. Automotive and construction sectors in Europe and North America are most affected due to reliance on imported raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces export cost pressures. These tariffs are increasing adhesive formulation costs and influencing pricing strategies. However, they are also promoting local raw material sourcing, regional production expansion, and innovation in cost-effective hybrid adhesive technologies.

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The ms polymer adhesives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.43 billion in 2025 to $5.87 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of automotive assembly operations, growth of construction activities, availability of silicone-based sealants, rising demand for vibration-damping materials, established adhesive application practices.

The ms polymer adhesives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.87 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of electric vehicle body structures, rising demand for sustainable construction materials, expansion of modular manufacturing techniques, growing focus on noise and vibration reduction, increasing investments in advanced adhesive formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of hybrid adhesive technologies, rising demand for high-elasticity structural bonding, growing use in automotive lightweighting, expansion of paintable and weather-resistant sealants, enhanced focus on voc reduction.

The expansion of the construction sector is expected to propel the growth of the MS polymer adhesives market in the coming years. The construction sector, sometimes known as the construction industry or building sector, includes a wide variety of operations, such as the planning, design, construction, rehabilitation, and upkeep of physical structures and infrastructure. MS polymer adhesives are a popular option in a variety of construction applications due to their adaptability, durability, and adhesive qualities, which contribute to the effectiveness and longevity of building projects. For instance, in November 2023, according to the US Census Bureau, a U.S.-based primary institution under the U.S. Federal Statistics System responsible for producing population and economic statistics, September 2023 saw a yearly adjusted rate of construction spending of $1,996.5 billion, up 8.7 percent (+-1.8 percent) over the forecast amount of $1,836.9 billion in September 2022. Therefore, the expansion of the construction sector is driving the growth of the MS polymer adhesives market.

Major companies in the MS polymer adhesives market are introducing advanced products and forming strategic partnerships to cater to evolving demands, particularly in e-commerce and DIY applications, with several notable launches after 2023. For example, in September 2024, Henkel launched a novel high-performing removable construction adhesive targeted at the DIY market, designed for strong yet repositionable bonding on multiple substrates such as wood, metal, and plastics. This next-generation adhesive combines high performance with ease of removal, reflecting a broader market trend of delivering versatile, user-friendly MS polymer adhesives. By leveraging innovative formulation technology, the launch addresses consumer needs for both strength and flexibility, while also supporting sustainability and reducing waste in application, underscoring the strategic focus on expanding applications in packaging, construction, and DIY segments.

In August 2024, Sika AG, a chemicals company based in Switzerland, acquired Vinaldom S.A.S for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances Sika's market presence in the rapidly expanding Dominican market and provides cross-selling opportunities across the Caribbean region. Vinaldom S.A.S, located in the Dominican Republic, specializes in manufacturing chemical solutions, with a particular focus on MS polymer adhesives for construction and industrial applications.

Major companies operating in the ms polymer adhesives market are Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Sika AG, 3M Company, H.B. Fuller India Adhesives Private Limited, Wacker Chemie AG, Tremco Illbruck GmbH, Hermann Otto GmbH, Mapei S.p.A., Soudal Group, DL Chemicals India Private Limited, Forgeway Limited, Kisling AG, Merz Benteli AG, Permabond LLC, Tech-Masters, Weicon GmbH & Co KG, Weiss Chemie Technik GmbH & Co KG, Arkema S.A., Ashland Inc., DAP Products Inc., Dow Chemical Company, Evonik Industries AG, Franklin International, Huntsman Corporation, Illinois Tool Works Inc., ITW Polymers Sealants North America, The Jowat Group, Kaneka Corporation, LORD Corporation

North America was the largest region in the MS polymer adhesives market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the MS polymer adhesives market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the ms polymer 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 ms polymer adhesives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The MS polymer adhesives market consists of sales of silyl modified polyethers (MS polymers) and silyl modified polyurethanes (SPUR polymers). 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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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Adhesives; Sealants
• 2) By End User: Automotive And Transportation; Building And Construction; Industrial Assembly; Other End Users
• 3) By Application: Structural Bonding; Sealing & Joint Filling; Flooring & Tiling; Roofing & Glazing; Panel & Component Assembly; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Adhesives: Structural Adhesives; Non-Structural Adhesives; General-Purpose Adhesives; Specialty Adhesives
• 2) By Sealants: Elastic Sealants; Acoustic Sealants; Weatherproof Sealants
• Companies Mentioned: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; Sika AG; 3M Company; H.B. Fuller India Adhesives Private Limited; Wacker Chemie AG; Tremco Illbruck GmbH; Hermann Otto GmbH; Mapei S.p.A.; Soudal Group; DL Chemicals India Private Limited; Forgeway Limited; Kisling AG; Merz Benteli AG; Permabond LLC; Tech-Masters; Weicon GmbH & Co KG; Weiss Chemie Technik GmbH & Co KG; Arkema S.A.; Ashland Inc.; DAP Products Inc.; Dow Chemical Company; Evonik Industries AG; Franklin International; Huntsman Corporation; Illinois Tool Works Inc.; ITW Polymers Sealants North America; The Jowat Group; Kaneka Corporation; LORD Corporation
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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