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Cyanoacrylate adhesives, often referred to as superglue, are quick-setting and robust adhesives that solidify rapidly in moist conditions. They are utilized in a variety of settings, including industrial, medical, and household repairs, owing to their capability to bond with a wide array of materials such as metal, plastic, and rubber.
The primary categories of cyanoacrylate adhesives include alkoxy ethyl-based, ethyl ester-based, methyl ester-based, among others. Alkoxy-ethyl-based adhesives contain alkoxy groups that improve flexibility and decrease brittleness, making them suitable for resilient applications in the automotive and consumer goods sectors. Various technologies, including reactive and ultraviolet (UV)-cured adhesives, are employed for diverse applications, such as in automobiles, footwear and leather, furniture, consumer products, healthcare, electronics, and transportation.
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 cyanoacrylate adhesives by increasing costs of imported chemicals, resin materials, manufacturing equipment, and packaging components, resulting in higher production and industrial procurement expenses. Regions relying on international chemical supply chains in Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America experience noticeable effects, particularly across automotive, electronics, and industrial applications. However, tariffs are driving local chemical manufacturing growth, regional adhesive innovation, and strengthened domestic production ecosystems, supporting long term supply stability.
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The cyanoacrylate adhesives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.58 billion in 2025 to $1.67 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing industrial manufacturing expansion, rising demand for efficient bonding alternatives, increasing adoption in automotive and electronics, early development of strong adhesive formulations, expansion of industrial product innovation.
The cyanoacrylate adhesives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.12 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for high performance bonding solutions, increasing production of advanced engineering components, growing preference for lightweight joining technologies, expansion of precision assembly applications, rising industrial automation and fabrication growth. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of instant bonding adhesives in industrial applications, growing adoption of high strength fast curing adhesive solutions, rising demand for advanced bonding materials across manufacturing, expansion of precision adhesive applications in multiple sectors, rising utilization of specialty and performance enhancing adhesives.
The increasing volume of surgical procedures is anticipated to drive the growth of the cyanoacrylate adhesive market in the coming years. Surgeries are medical interventions in which healthcare professionals use specialized instruments to treat injuries, diseases, or internal conditions by repairing, removing, or replacing affected body parts. The rise in the number of surgeries is attributed to factors such as the expanding aging population, the growing prevalence of chronic diseases, and ongoing advancements in medical technology. Cyanoacrylate adhesives are widely used in surgical procedures for wound closure and tissue bonding, serving as a non-invasive alternative to sutures or staples while supporting faster healing and minimizing scarring. For example, in December 2025, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, an Australia-based government agency, during 2024-25, approximately 940,000 patients were added to public hospital elective surgery waiting lists, representing a 3.1% increase compared with 2023-24. Therefore, the rising number of surgeries is contributing to the expansion of the cyanoacrylate adhesive market.
Key players in the cyanoacrylate adhesive market are concentrating on creating innovative products, such as water-resistant cyanoacrylate adhesives, which offer strong bonds across various substrates such as metals, plastics, and rubbers. These adhesives are designed to be fast-acting and durable while resisting moisture, making them suitable for humid or wet conditions. For example, in February 2024, Permabond LLC, a manufacturer of industrial adhesives based in the United States, introduced two cyanoacrylate adhesives, Permabond 712 and Permabond 130UV. Permabond 712 is a fast-setting adhesive ideal for bonding small components, featuring rapid curing and strong adhesion to diverse materials, including metals, plastics, and rubber. On the other hand, Permabond 130UV offers UV curing for applications that require invisible bonds and enhanced precision, making it particularly suited for glass, clear plastic, and other transparent substrates. Both products deliver efficient bonding solutions tailored to their specific applications.
In May 2024, H.B. Fuller Company, an adhesive manufacturer in the United States, completed the acquisition of ND Industries Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aligns with H.B. Fuller's strategic focus on high-margin and high-growth segments within the functional coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) industry. ND Industries Inc. is a US-based supplier of cyanoacrylate adhesives.
Major companies operating in the cyanoacrylate adhesives market report are 3M Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Arkema SA, Sika Services AG, H.B. Fuller Company, Aica Kogyo Co. Ltd., Pidilite Industries Limited, The Soudal Group, NANPAO RESINS CHEMICAL GROUP, DELO Industrial Adhesives LLC, Dymax Corporation, Chemence Inc., Threebond International Inc., Aron Alpha, Hernon Manufacturing Inc., Permabond Engineering Adhesives Ltd., Master Bond Inc., TONG SHEN ENTERPRISE CO. LTD., Aman International, Urja Sealants Pvt. Ltd., Vitrochem Technology Pte Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the cyanoacrylate adhesives market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cyanoacrylate 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 cyanoacrylate adhesives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The cyanoacrylate adhesives market consists of sales of butyl cyanoacrylate, octyl cyanoacrylate, ultraviolet (UV)-curing cyanoacrylate adhesives, surface-insensitive cyanoacrylate adhesives, and rubber-toughened cyanoacrylate 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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