Japan Hot Melt Adhesive Market Report by Resin Type, Product Form, Application, and Region 2025-2033

Description

Japan hot melt adhesive market size reached USD 554.8 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 977.9 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% during 2025-2033. The expanding packaging industry, which utilizes hot melt adhesives in packaging applications due to their fast bonding capabilities, cost-effectiveness, and ability to create tamper-evident seals, is driving the market.

Hot melt adhesive, also known as hot glue, is a versatile adhesive that becomes liquid when heated and solidifies as it cools. It is commonly used in various industries and applications due to its fast bonding properties and ease of use. Composed of thermoplastic polymers, hot melt adhesives are applied in a molten state using a hot glue gun or applicator, and they bond quickly as they cool and solidify. They offer strong adhesion to a wide range of materials, including paper, cardboard, fabric, plastic, and even certain metals. Hot melt adhesives are favored for their efficiency in assembly processes, packaging, woodworking, and crafts. They provide a clean and durable bond, making them suitable for both industrial and DIY projects. Additionally, they have a relatively low environmental impact compared to some other adhesives, as they contain no solvents and release minimal volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Japan Hot Melt Adhesive Market Trends:

The hot melt adhesive market in Japan is experiencing robust growth due to several key drivers that have converged in recent years. Firstly, the rising demand for efficient and sustainable bonding solutions across various industries has been a significant catalyst. Moreover, the versatility of hot melt adhesives, which can bond a wide range of materials quickly, has propelled their adoption. Additionally, the ongoing trend toward lightweight and miniaturized products in the electronics and automotive sectors has boosted the need for these adhesives, as they provide strength without adding excess weight. Furthermore, environmental concerns have led to increased interest in hot melt adhesives, as they are solvent-free and emit minimal VOCs during application. This aligns with stringent regulations promoting eco-friendly adhesive options. Moreover, the continuous advancements in adhesive formulations, such as improved temperature resistance and adhesion properties, which have expanded the application scope of hot melt adhesives, are expected to drive the hot melt adhesive market in Japan during the forecast period.

Japan Hot Melt Adhesive Market Segmentation:

Resin Type Insights:

Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
Styrenic Block Copolymers (SBC)
Mettalocene Polyolefin (MPO)
Amorphous Polyalphaolefins (APAO)
Polyolefins
Polyamides
Polyurethane (PU)
Others

Product Form Insights:

Pellets
Blocks
Glue Sticks
Others

Application Insights:

Packaging
Automotive
Printing and Publishing
Furnitures and Woodwork
Textiles
Electronics
Construction
Others

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

How has the Japan hot melt adhesive market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the Japan hot melt adhesive market?
What is the breakup of the Japan hot melt adhesive market on the basis of resin type?
What is the breakup of the Japan hot melt adhesive market on the basis of product form?
What is the breakup of the Japan hot melt adhesive market on the basis of application?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan hot melt adhesive market?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan hot melt adhesive?
What is the structure of the Japan hot melt adhesive market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the Japan hot melt adhesive market?

Product Code: SR112024A18709

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Japan Hot Melt Adhesive Market - Introduction

4.1 Overview
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.3 Industry Trends
4.4 Competitive Intelligence

5 Japan Hot Melt Adhesive Market Landscape

5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
5.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

6 Japan Hot Melt Adhesive Market - Breakup by Resin Type

6.1 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
- 6.1.1 Overview
- 6.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
6.2 Styrenic Block Copolymers (SBC)
- 6.2.1 Overview
- 6.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
6.3 Mettalocene Polyolefin (MPO)
- 6.3.1 Overview
- 6.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
6.4 Amorphous Polyalphaolefins (APAO)
- 6.4.1 Overview
- 6.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.4.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
6.5 Polyolefins
- 6.5.1 Overview
- 6.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.5.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
6.6 Polyamides
- 6.6.1 Overview
- 6.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.6.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
6.7 Polyurethane (PU)
- 6.7.1 Overview
- 6.7.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.7.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
6.8 Others
- 6.8.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.8.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

7 Japan Hot Melt Adhesive Market - Breakup by Product Form

7.1 Pellets
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7.2 Blocks
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7.3 Glue Sticks
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7.4 Others
- 7.4.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.4.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

8 Japan Hot Melt Adhesive Market - Breakup by Application

8.1 Packaging
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8.2 Automotive
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8.3 Printing and Publishing
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8.4 Furnitures and Woodwork
- 8.4.1 Overview
- 8.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.4.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8.5 Textiles
- 8.5.1 Overview
- 8.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.5.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8.6 Electronics
- 8.6.1 Overview
- 8.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.6.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8.7 Construction
- 8.7.1 Overview
- 8.7.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.7.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8.8 Others
- 8.8.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.8.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

9 Japan Hot Melt Adhesive Market - Competitive Landscape

9.1 Overview
9.2 Market Structure
9.3 Market Player Positioning
9.4 Top Winning Strategies
9.5 Competitive Dashboard
9.6 Company Evaluation Quadrant

10 Profiles of Key Players

10.1 Company A
- 10.1.1 Business Overview
- 10.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 10.1.3 Business Strategies
- 10.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.1.5 Major News and Events
10.2 Company B
- 10.2.1 Business Overview
- 10.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 10.2.3 Business Strategies
- 10.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.2.5 Major News and Events
10.3 Company C
- 10.3.1 Business Overview
- 10.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 10.3.3 Business Strategies
- 10.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.3.5 Major News and Events
10.4 Company D
- 10.4.1 Business Overview
- 10.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 10.4.3 Business Strategies
- 10.4.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.4.5 Major News and Events
10.5 Company E
- 10.5.1 Business Overview
- 10.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 10.5.3 Business Strategies
- 10.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 10.5.5 Major News and Events

11 Japan Hot Melt Adhesive Market - Industry Analysis

11.1 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 11.1.1 Overview
- 11.1.2 Drivers
- 11.1.3 Restraints
- 11.1.4 Opportunities
11.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 11.2.1 Overview
- 11.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 11.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 11.2.4 Degree of Competition
- 11.2.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 11.2.6 Threat of Substitutes
11.3 Value Chain Analysis