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Wood adhesives are used to bond wood materials together or with other materials, commonly used in building materials, furniture manufacturing, and other wood-based products.
Wood adhesives encompass various products such as urea-formaldehyde, melamine-urea-formaldehyde, phenol-formaldehyde, isocyanates, polyurethane, polyvinyl acetate, soy-based adhesives, and others. Urea-formaldehyde is a significant formaldehyde resin adhesive, resulting from the polymeric condensation of formaldehyde and urea. It is widely used in the manufacturing of wood-based composite panels. Wood adhesives are available in different technologies such as solvent-based, water-based, and others, utilizing various types of resins, including natural and synthetic varieties. These adhesives find applications in flooring, decks, plywood, furniture, cabinets, windows, doors, and other woodworking applications.
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 wood adhesives market by increasing costs of imported resins, formaldehyde derivatives, and specialty chemicals. These effects are most evident in plywood, furniture, and construction segments across asia pacific and north america. Higher tariffs have raised production costs for wood product manufacturers. At the same time, tariffs have encouraged local adhesive production, development of alternative formulations, and increased adoption of bio based adhesives. These shifts are strengthening domestic supply chains and supporting long term sustainability goals.
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The wood adhesives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.74 billion in 2025 to $6.16 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of furniture manufacturing, expansion of construction sector, increasing plywood production, availability of synthetic adhesives, rising urbanization.
The wood adhesives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.07 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growth in sustainable building materials, rising residential construction, advancements in adhesive formulations, increasing regulatory focus on emissions, expansion of modular construction. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for engineered wood products, increasing use of bio based adhesives, growing adoption in furniture manufacturing, expansion of adhesives in construction applications, rising focus on low emission adhesive solutions.
The increasing demand for engineered wood products is expected to drive the growth of the wood adhesives market going forward. Engineered wood products include manufactured materials such as plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), and cross-laminated timber (CLT), all designed for enhanced strength and structural performance. Demand for these materials is rising due to growing residential and commercial construction activity, as builders increasingly favor engineered wood for its durability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. The wood adhesives market benefits directly from this trend, as adhesives are essential for bonding veneers, layers, and composites used in engineered wood production. For example, in March 2024, the U.S. Census Bureau, a U.S.-based federal statistical agency, reported that the total value of construction put in place reached approximately $2,100 billion in 2024, up from about $1,980 billion in 2023, indicating greater use of engineered wood products across construction projects. Therefore, the rising demand for engineered wood materials is fueling the growth of the wood adhesives market.
Major companies in the wood adhesives market are making strategic investments to improve product performance, support sustainability initiatives, and meet increasing demand for eco-friendly materials. These investments focus on advancing adhesive technologies, including bio-based and formaldehyde-free formulations, to comply with environmental regulations and shifting consumer preferences. For example, in May 2023, Henkel, a Germany-based chemical and consumer goods company, opened a new Technology Center in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The facility is designed to enhance collaboration with industry partners and showcase innovations in adhesives, sealants, and coatings. This initiative aligns with Henkel's strategy to drive growth and sustainability in the wood adhesives sector through advanced technological solutions that meet evolving market requirements.
In September 2023, H.B. Fuller Company, a U.S.-based global adhesives manufacturer, acquired the business of Sanglier Limited, a UK-based independent producer and filler of sprayable industrial adhesives. This acquisition allows H.B. Fuller to broaden its product portfolio and expand its geographic presence across Europe. It also strengthens the company's capabilities in construction and engineering adhesives, including formulations commonly used in wood-panel production, furniture manufacturing, and various other wood-bonding applications.
Major companies operating in the wood adhesives market are The Dow Chemical Company, 3M Company, BASF SE, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Arkema S.A., AkzoNobel N.V., Sika AG, ITW Devcon Inc., Bostik SA, Aica Kogyo Company Limited, Huntsman Corporation, Jowat SE, Pidilite Industries Ltd., LORD Corporation, Jubilant Industries Ltd., Beardow Adams Ltd., Chemence Inc., AJ Adhesives Inc., W.F. Taylor, Surebonder, Permabond LLC, L.D. Davis Industries Inc., RPM International Inc., Master Bond Inc., Cattie Adhesives, Collano Adhesives AG, DAP Products Inc., Franklin Adhesives & Polymers, Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Chemique Adhesives Inc., Eastman Chemical Company
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the wood adhesives market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the wood adhesives market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the wood 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 wood adhesives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The wood adhesives market consists of sales of cyanoacrylates and epoxy wood 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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