Structural Adhesive Market: Current Analysis and Forecast (2022-2028)

Global Structural Adhesive Market is expected to grow at a significant rate of around 6% during the forecast period. A structural adhesive is a substance that solidifies on a substrate and can hold two similar or dissimilar surfaces together through face-to-face contact. These adhesives are susceptible to stress, vibration, and temperature changes, but can withstand forces and hold surfaces together securely for extended periods of time. Additionally, these adhesives are used to bond a variety of substrate materials including ceramics, metals, wood, composites, and plastics. Materials such as methacrylates, polyurethanes, cyanoacrylates, epoxies, and UV cures are also used in structural adhesive formulations. Additionally, global players are launching new trends in structural adhesives for use in various industries. For example, in March 2022, Conagen launched a bio-based removable hot melt adhesive solution to eliminate waste and reduce manufacturing costs. Major companies in the market offer structural adhesives for multiple industrial applications with technologically advanced features.

For instance, in Oct 2021, 3M announced the Next Generation Of 3M Scotch-Weld Structural Acrylic Adhesives. These include products such as 3M Scotch-Weld Low Odor Acrylic Adhesive 8700NS Series, 3M Scotch-Weld Flexible Acrylic Adhesive 8600NS Series, and 3M Scotch-Weld Nylon Bonder Structural Adhesive DP8910NS.

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, DuPont de Nemours Inc., 3M, Sika AG, Uniseal Inc., H. B. Fuller Company, Lord Corporation, Arkema, The Dow Chemical Company, Scott Bader Co. are some of the key players in the market. Several M&As along with partnerships have been undertaken by these players to facilitate customers with hi-tech and innovative products/technologies.

Insights Presented in the Report:

"Amongst resin type, epoxy resin resin type category is likely to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period"

Based on resin type, the market is segmented into epoxy, polyurethane, acrylic, cyanoacrylate, methyl methacrylate, and others. The epoxy resin type category is likely to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period owing to its characteristics, including resilience to high temperatures, high shear strength, high bonding strength, and improved solvent qualities, the epoxy resin type category is anticipated to see the greatest CAGR during the projection period. Additionally, they are employed in aluminum structures since they are flame resistant. Because of these characteristics, epoxy resin is in greater demand across a range of industries, including automotive, healthcare, aerospac, and others, which is propelling the market's expansion.

"Amongst technology, the water-based adhesives to hold a significant share in the market in 2020"

On the basis of technology, the market is categorized into water-based, solvent-based, and others. Among these, water-based adhesives hold a significant share of the market in 2020. This is mainly due to the advantages of having high bonding applications in the leather, wood, and textiles industries. Additionally, they are also used because they are eco-friendly and economically viable. Furthermore, water-based structural adhesives have also been witnessing the highest adoption from the automotive sector such as assembling vehicle parts, mechanical fastening, or fixings. Thus, water-based adhesives offer better control capability and performance in various industries.

"Amongst application, the automotive category is to witness the demand during the forecast period"

Based on application, the structural adhesive market has been classified into automotive, building & construction, electrical & electronics, energy, and others. The automotive category is to witness the demand for structural adhesive during the forecast period. This is mainly because it helps in enhancing the crashworthiness of cars and other passenger vehicles as they are bonded with epoxy-based structural adhesives that help in absorbing high-impact energy at different varying temperatures. Additionally, many major players are also working on using adhesives for more use in the automotive industry. For instance, DuPont built new adhesives manufacturing facility in East China to serve customers in the transportation industry, primarily in support of two industry megatrends, vehicle electrification applications, and lightweight.

"APAC to hold a significant share in the market"

In 2020, APAC is anticipated to hold a significant share of the market during the forecast period. This is mainly due to the rising demand for heavy lifting equipment brought on by the expansion of the construction sectors in the region. Additionally, the need for structural adhesives is propelled by remodeling projects, increasing industrial and infrastructural expansions, and other factors that are increasing the market's growth. Moreover, the constant development in technology which is leading to the designing and construction of new vehicles, or any construction sites is accelerating the growth of the market within the region. Also, major players in the market continue to invest in the development of new resin types of adhesives in the market. For instance, Bostik launched a new, innovative water-based adhesive Aquagrip 3720 for automotive interior assembly applications.

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