Structural Adhesives Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Resin Type, By Substrate, By Application, By Region & Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Structural Adhesives Market was valued at USD 21.33 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 27.95 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.73% during the forecast period. Structural adhesives are increasingly vital across industries due to their ability to form high-strength bonds while eliminating the need for mechanical fasteners like screws or welding. They support the production of lighter, more efficient components, especially in automotive and aerospace sectors, where weight reduction is a key performance metric. Their use in electronics has also expanded with miniaturization trends, offering reliable bonding solutions for delicate parts without adding bulk.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 21.33 Million
Market Size 2030	USD 27.95 Million
CAGR 2025-2030	4.73%
Fastest Growing Segment	Building & Construction
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

With a growing emphasis on environmental sustainability, structural adhesives are also being favored over conventional fastening methods due to their lower impact and adaptability to eco-friendly formulations. However, achieving reliable adhesion across diverse substrates such as metals, plastics, and composites remains a challenge, as does ensuring long-term durability under harsh conditions like moisture, thermal cycling, or mechanical load. Nevertheless, innovation in formulations, particularly through nanotechnology and greener chemistries, is expected to strengthen the role of structural adhesives across sectors.

Key Market Drivers

Growing Demand from the Construction Industry is Major Factor for Structural Adhesives Market Growth

The rapid expansion of the construction sector is a key growth engine for the structural adhesives market. With increased urban development, infrastructure upgrades, and a shift toward modern architecture, there is a growing demand for advanced bonding solutions that offer strength, durability, and design flexibility. Structural adhesives provide robust adhesion without the need for bolts or welds, enabling seamless joins and improved aesthetics across construction applications.

Their ability to withstand environmental stressors-such as humidity, temperature fluctuations, and chemical exposure-makes them suitable for both interior and exterior building components. Additionally, these adhesives facilitate the joining of dissimilar materials like concrete, glass, metal, and wood, enabling more innovative and lightweight designs in architectural and structural applications. As builders and developers seek efficient, long-lasting bonding technologies, the role of structural adhesives in construction continues to expand.

Key Market Challenges

Rising Raw Material Costs

A significant hurdle for the global structural adhesives market is the escalating cost of raw materials. Key inputs such as specialty resins, curing agents, and performance-enhancing additives have experienced notable price increases due to global supply chain disruptions, rising energy costs, and fluctuations in commodity markets. These cost pressures impact production economics and limit profit margins for adhesive manufacturers.

Higher input costs often translate into increased product prices, making adhesives less attractive in highly competitive or cost-sensitive sectors. Additionally, manufacturers are often forced to redirect resources from innovation to cost management, potentially stalling R&D in advanced or sustainable adhesive solutions. To overcome these constraints, the industry is exploring alternative raw materials and process efficiencies to maintain competitiveness without compromising product quality or performance.

Key Market Trends

Nanotechnology Integration

The integration of nanotechnology is shaping a new frontier in the structural adhesives market. By incorporating nanoparticles or nanofibers into adhesive formulations, manufacturers are enhancing mechanical strength, bonding versatility, and environmental resistance. These advancements enable superior adhesion between dissimilar materials-such as metal-to-composite joints-while offering improvements in heat resistance, moisture tolerance, and fatigue performance.

Sectors such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, and construction are increasingly adopting nanotech-enhanced adhesives to meet stringent performance standards and lightweighting goals. Additionally, nanotechnology contributes to miniaturized designs and better stress distribution, which are crucial in high-precision applications. As adoption expands, nanotechnology is poised to play a central role in next-generation adhesive development.

Key Market Players

Huntsman Corporation
3M Company
H.B. Fuller Adhesives LLC
Sika AG
DuPont de Nemours Inc
Bostik SA
Ashland Inc.
Lord Corporation
Henkel AG & Co KGaA
MAPEI Corporation

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Structural Adhesives Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Structural Adhesives Market, By Resin Type:

Epoxy
Polyurethane
Acrylic
Methyl Methacrylate
Cyanoacrylate
Others (Bismaleimide (BMI), Phenolic, Polyimide, And Silicone)

Structural Adhesives Market, By Substrate:

Metal
Composite
Wood
Plastic
Others (Leather, Glass, Ceramic, Concrete)

Structural Adhesives Market, By Application:

Building & Construction
Automotive
Bus & Truck
Aerospace
Wind Energy
Rail
Marine
Others (Agricultural Machinery, Sports Equipment, and Medical Devices)

Structural Adhesives Market, By Region:

Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Egypt

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Structural Adhesives Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Impact of COVID-19 on Global Structural Adhesives Market

5. Impact of Russia & Ukarine War on Global Structural Adhesives Market

6. Global Structural Adhesives Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Resin Type (Epoxy, Polyurethane, Acrylic, Methyl Methacrylate, Cyanoacrylate, and Others (Bismaleimide (BMI), Phenolic, Polyimide, And Silicone))
- 6.2.2. By Substrate (Metal, Composite, Wood, Plastic, and Others (Leather, Glass, Ceramic, Concrete))
- 6.2.3. By Application (Building & Construction, Automotive, Bus & Truck, Aerospace, Wind Energy, Rail, Marine, and Others (Agricultural Machinery, Sports Equipment, And Medical Devices))
- 6.2.4. By Region
- 6.2.5. By Company (2024)
6.3. Market Map

7. Asia Pacific Structural Adhesives Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Resin Type
- 7.2.2. By Substrate
- 7.2.3. By Application
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. China Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Substrate
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.2. India Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Substrate
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.3. Australia Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Substrate
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.4. Japan Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Substrate
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 7.3.5. South Korea Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Substrate
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Application

8. Europe Structural Adhesives Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Resin Type
- 8.2.2. By Substrate
- 8.2.3. By Application
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. France Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Substrate
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.2. Germany Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Substrate
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.3. Spain Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Substrate
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.4. Italy Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Substrate
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Application
- 8.3.5. United Kingdom Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Substrate
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Application

9. North America Structural Adhesives Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Resin Type
- 9.2.2. By Substrate
- 9.2.3. By Application
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. United States Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Substrate
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.2. Mexico Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Substrate
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 9.3.3. Canada Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Substrate
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Application

10. South America Structural Adhesives Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Resin Type
- 10.2.2. By Substrate
- 10.2.3. By Application
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Substrate
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.2. Argentina Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Substrate
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 10.3.3. Colombia Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Substrate
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Application

11. Middle East and Africa Structural Adhesives Market Outlook

11.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 11.1.1. By Value & Volume
11.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 11.2.1. By Resin Type
- 11.2.2. By Substrate
- 11.2.3. By Application
- 11.2.4. By Country
11.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 11.3.1. South Africa Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 11.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 11.3.1.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 11.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 11.3.1.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 11.3.1.2.2. By Substrate
    - 11.3.1.2.3. By Application
- 11.3.2. Saudi Arabia Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 11.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 11.3.2.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 11.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 11.3.2.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 11.3.2.2.2. By Substrate
    - 11.3.2.2.3. By Application
- 11.3.3. UAE Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 11.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 11.3.3.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 11.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 11.3.3.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 11.3.3.2.2. By Substrate
    - 11.3.3.2.3. By Application
- 11.3.4. Egypt Structural Adhesives Market Outlook
  - 11.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 11.3.4.1.1. By Value & Volume
  - 11.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 11.3.4.2.1. By Resin Type
    - 11.3.4.2.2. By Substrate
    - 11.3.4.2.3. By Application

12. Market Dynamics

12.1. Drivers
12.2. Challenges

13. Market Trends and Developments

13.1. Recent Developments
13.2. Product Launches
13.3. Mergers & Acquisitions

14. Global Structural Adhesives Market: SWOT Analysis

15. Pricing Analysis

16. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

16.1. Competition in the Industry
16.2. Potential of New Entrants
16.3. Power of Suppliers
16.4. Power of Customers
16.5. Threat of Substitute Application

17. PESTLE Analysis

18. Competitive Landscape

18.1. Henkel AG & Co KGaA
- 18.1.1. Business Overview
- 18.1.2. Company Snapshot
- 18.1.3. Products & Services
- 18.1.4. Financials (In case of listed companies)
- 18.1.5. Recent Developments
- 18.1.6. SWOT Analysis
18.2. Huntsman Corporation
18.3. 3M Company
18.4. H.B. Fuller Adhesives LLC
18.5. Sika AG
18.6. DuPont de Nemours Inc
18.7. Bostik SA
18.8. Ashland Inc.
18.9. Lord Corporation
18.10. MAPEI Corporation