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Solvent-based adhesives are a category of adhesives formulated using an elastomer dissolved in a solvent or phenolic/formaldehyde resins. These adhesives are suitable for bonding both porous and non-porous surfaces, providing strong adhesion.
The primary types of solvent-based adhesives in the market include polyurethane, styrenic block, and ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA). Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) is a copolymer composed of ethylene and varying proportions of vinyl acetate. Solvent-based adhesives find application in various industries, including paper and packaging, building and construction, woodworking, automotive and transportation, and other sectors. These adhesives are typically distributed through direct sales and various distribution channels.
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 have impacted the solvent based adhesives market by increasing costs of imported resins, solvents, and chemical intermediates used in adhesive formulations. Automotive, construction, and packaging segments are most affected, particularly in asia pacific and europe where adhesive consumption is high. Increased tariffs have pressured pricing and profit margins for manufacturers. However, tariffs are encouraging local resin production, regional sourcing of raw materials, and investments in domestic adhesive manufacturing capacity.
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The solvent-based adhesives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $16.84 billion in 2025 to $18.46 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of construction activities, expansion of automotive manufacturing, demand for durable bonding solutions, adoption in packaging industry, development of solvent based resin systems.
The solvent-based adhesives market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $27.46 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth of electric vehicle production, rising infrastructure development, demand for high performance adhesives, expansion of industrial manufacturing, innovation in adhesive formulations. Major trends in the forecast period include rising use in automotive assembly, growing demand for high strength bonding, expansion in packaging applications, increased adoption in woodworking, focus on multi surface adhesion.
The expanding construction industry is expected to drive the growth of the solvent-based adhesives market going forward. Construction involves the planning, designing, assembling, and building of physical structures, facilities, or infrastructure. Solvent-based adhesives are extensively used in construction due to their strong and durable bonding properties, high initial tack, versatility, and resistance to temperature, water, and chemicals. Growth in construction activity is fueled by increasing urbanization, infrastructure development, and government investments in both public and private projects. For example, in November 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), a UK-based statistical authority, the value of new construction work in Great Britain grew by 4.2%, reaching a record £139,029 million, reflecting expansion across both private and public infrastructure initiatives. Therefore, the rising construction industry is supporting the growth of the solvent-based adhesives market.
Major companies operating in the solvent-based adhesives market are focusing on innovative solutions, such as Pearl Bond adhesive, to enhance market revenues. Pearl Bond adhesives are a range of crystalline thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) formulations designed for manufacturing reactive hot melt adhesives (HMAs) and conventional HMAs. For instance, in April 2023, Pearl Polyurethane Systems LLC, a UAE-based provider of PU-based adhesives, including solvent-based adhesives, launched its Pearl Bond adhesive line. These adhesives are used in applications such as footwear uppers, vehicle interior trims, and various textile substrates. The products are highly resistant to microbial attack, providing durable and long-lasting bonding solutions, while offering a cost-effective formulation for high-performance hot melt adhesive applications.
In May 2024, H.B. Fuller Company, a US-based pure-play adhesives firm, acquired ND Industries, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, H.B. Fuller aims to expand its solvent-based and industrial adhesive portfolio by integrating ND Industries' adhesive and sealant products into its global business operations. ND Industries, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of adhesives and sealants, including a line of bottled adhesive and sealant products marketed under the Vibra-Tite brand.
Major companies operating in the solvent-based adhesives market are 3M Company, Alfa International Corporation, Arkema Group, Ashland Inc., Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Avery Dennison Corporation, Everad Adhesives SAS, DuPont de Nemours Inc., H.B. Fuller Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Huntsman Corporation, Jowat AG, LORD Corporation, Sika AG, Bostik, RPM International Inc., Illinois Tool Works Inc., MAPEI SpA, Akzo Nobel NV, Permabond LLC, Franklin International Inc., COIM Group, Royal Adhesives & Sealants LLC, Reynolds Industries Inc., Cattie Adhesives Solutions LLC, AJ Adhesives Inc., Adhesives Research Inc., L.D. Davis Industries Inc., Beardow Adams Group, Chemence Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the solvent-based adhesives market in 2025. North America was the second-largest region in the solvent-based adhesives market report. The regions covered in the solvent-based 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 solvent-based adhesives market report are China, India, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, New Zealand, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.
The solvent-based adhesives market consists of the sales of contact adhesives, white glue, and rubber cement. 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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