UV Adhesives Global Market Report 2026

UV adhesives, also known as ultraviolet adhesives, are a type of adhesive that cures and hardens when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. These adhesives offer several advantages over traditional adhesives, including fast curing times, high bond strength, and the ability to form a permanent bond without the need for heating.

The main resins used in UV adhesives include acrylic, cyanoacrylate, epoxy, silicone, polyurethane, and other resin types. Each type of resin has its specific characteristics and applications. Acrylic, for example, is a versatile and durable synthetic polymer used in various applications such as pressure-sensitive applications, packaging and laminating, woodworking, assembly, and more. UV adhesives find applications across different industries, including medical, electronics, automotive, furniture and interior design, packaging, 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 have affected the uv adhesives market by raising costs for imported resins, photoinitiators, and curing additives essential for advanced adhesive formulations. These impacts are more pronounced in electronics and medical segments, particularly in asia pacific and north america where precision manufacturing relies on imported specialty chemicals. Increased costs and supply delays have influenced procurement strategies and project timelines. On the positive side, tariffs have encouraged domestic production of uv adhesive components, strengthened regional supply chains, and accelerated investments in local formulation and curing technology development.

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The uv adhesives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.42 billion in 2025 to $2.57 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in electronics manufacturing, demand for fast assembly processes, adoption in medical device bonding, need for high strength adhesives, advancements in uv curing equipment.

The uv adhesives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.29 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to miniaturization of electronic components, expansion of medical diagnostics equipment, increasing automation in manufacturing, demand for solvent free adhesives, advancements in uv led curing technology. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of rapid curing adhesives, rising use in electronics assembly, growing demand for precision bonding solutions, expansion of uv adhesives in medical devices, higher focus on clean and energy efficient bonding.

The growth in automotive manufacturing is expected to propel the expansion of the UV adhesives market going forward. The automotive industry includes the design, development, production, and maintenance of motor vehicles such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles. UV adhesives are widely used in this industry due to their rapid curing properties, which enhance manufacturing efficiency by enabling fast bonding of components and reducing production time. They also provide strong, durable bonds that support vehicle safety and longevity. For example, in April 2024, the Serbian Association of Vehicle and Parts Importers reported that 93,546,599 vehicles-including 67,133,570 passenger vehicles-were produced worldwide in 2023, an increase from 84,830,376 vehicles in 2022. Therefore, the rise in automotive manufacturing is driving the growth of the UV adhesives market.

Major companies in the UV adhesives market are focusing on introducing specialized one-step UV cure epoxy adhesives to strengthen their competitive position. A specialized one-step UV cure epoxy adhesive combines the properties of epoxy adhesives with UV curing technology, allowing it to cure rapidly when exposed to UV light. This results in strong, durable bonds and is ideal for applications requiring quick and reliable adhesion. For instance, in July 2023, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, a Germany-based chemical company, launched Loctite Ablestik NCA 01UV, a one-step cure active alignment UV adhesive that cures in just three seconds under UV LED light. This eliminates the need for oven curing, reducing time, energy consumption, and CO2 emissions. The adhesive achieves full performance and final bond strength within seconds of UV exposure and is specifically designed for assembling high-resolution advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) cameras and lidar modules, making it well-suited for the automotive sector.

In May 2024, H.B. Fuller Company, a US-based adhesives and specialty chemicals manufacturer, acquired ND Industries Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand H.B. Fuller's portfolio of specialty adhesives and enhance its expertise in fastener locking, sealing, lubrication, masking, and vibration-dampening solutions. ND Industries Inc. is a US-based company that provides UV-cure adhesives formulated to activate upon exposure to ultraviolet light, enabling rapid bonding in applications requiring quick turnaround and strong, clear bonds.

Major companies operating in the uv adhesives market are BASF SE, Dow Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings, 3M Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, ITW Performance Polymers, Arkema SA, Sika AG, Avery Dennison Corporation, Huntsman Corporation, H.B. Fuller, Altana AG, Flint Group, Ashland Inc., Toyo Ink Group, Toagosei Co. Ltd., Lord Corporation, ThreeBond Holdings Co. Ltd., Dymax Corporation, Epoxy Technology Inc., DELO Industrial Adhesives, Panacol-Elosol GmbH, MG Chemicals, Permabond Engineering Adhesives, Master Bond Inc.

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

The UV adhesives market consists of sales of fillers, pigments, UV-curable inks, and UV adhesive tapes. 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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This report focuses uv adhesives market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Resin Type: Acrylic; Epoxy; Silicone; Polyurethane
• 2) By Application: Pressure Sensitive Applications; Packaging And Laminating; Assembly; Other Applications
• 3) By End-User: Medical; Electronics; Automotive; Packaging; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Acrylic: UV Acrylic Adhesives; UV Acrylic-Based Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
• 2) By Epoxy: UV Cured Epoxy Adhesives; UV Epoxy-Based Structural Adhesives
• 3) By Silicone: UV Silicone Adhesives; UV Silicone-Based Sealants
• 4) By Polyurethane: UV Polyurethane Adhesives; UV Polyurethane-Based Sealants
• Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; Dow Inc.; Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings; 3M Company; Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; ITW Performance Polymers; Arkema SA; Sika AG; Avery Dennison Corporation; Huntsman Corporation; H.B. Fuller; Altana AG; Flint Group; Ashland Inc.; Toyo Ink Group; Toagosei Co. Ltd.; Lord Corporation; ThreeBond Holdings Co. Ltd.; Dymax Corporation; Epoxy Technology Inc.; DELO Industrial Adhesives; Panacol-Elosol GmbH; MG Chemicals; Permabond Engineering Adhesives; Master Bond Inc.
• 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.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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