PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1674246
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1674246
Adhesive tapes are composed of a material and an adhesive layer, serving the purpose of bonding two objects or materials together. These tapes typically feature a pressure-sensitive adhesive applied onto a backing material such as paper, plastic film, cloth, or metal foil. Before usage, they are equipped with removable release liners that safeguard the adhesive layer.
The primary resin types employed in the production of adhesive tapes include acrylic, rubber, silicone, among others. These tapes utilize diverse materials such as polypropylene (PP), paper, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and others. Production technologies encompass solvent-based, hot-melt based, and water-based methods. Adhesive tapes find extensive application across various sectors including packaging, consumer and office use, healthcare, automotive, electrical and electronics, building and construction, and other industries.
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The adhesive tapes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $75.8 billion in 2024 to $81.54 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial growth, packaging industry boom, automotive manufacturing, electronics and electrical industry, increased medical and healthcare applications.
The adhesive tapes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $113.39 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to repair and maintenance needs, increasing use in automotive manufacturing, infrastructure rehabilitation, rapid urbanization, electrification in vehicles. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in tape technology, flexible packaging, customization and personalization, automotive lightweighting, green and sustainable solutions.
The growth of the automotive industry and the significant increase in demand for adhesive tapes from the global automotive sector are anticipated to drive the adhesive tapes market during the forecast period. Adhesive tapes are lightweight, compact, and smooth, making them ideal for various applications in car interiors, including the bonding of electronic products, parking sensor retainers, door cladding, spoilers, and seals. For example, in January 2024, MarkLines Co. Ltd., a US-based provider of online information services for the automotive industry, reported that in 2023, full-year sales for trucks and SUVs rose by 13.4% compared to the previous year, reaching 12,380,961 units, while passenger car sales experienced an 8.1% increase, totaling 3,227,425 units. As the preference for lightweight materials grows, metal fasteners are increasingly being replaced by adhesive tapes in vehicles, leading to higher automobile production and, consequently, a surge in demand for adhesive tapes.
The expanding packaging industry is expected to further boost the adhesive tape market in the coming years. The packaging industry involves the design, production, and distribution of materials used to contain, protect, and present goods for storage, transportation, sale, and use. Adhesive tapes are commonly used in this sector for sealing, securing, and bundling packages due to their strong adhesion and versatility. For instance, in April 2024, the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), a non-profit organization based in Australia, reported that in 2021-22, Australia's total packaging placed on the market amounted to approximately 6.98 million tonnes, which included paper and paperboard (52.3%), plastic (18.3%), glass (16.4%), wood (8.8%), and metal (4.3%). Therefore, the growth of the packaging industry is a significant driver of the adhesive tape market.
Major companies in the adhesive tapes market are concentrating on launching innovative products such as recycled tapes to address the increasing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. Recycled tapes are adhesive tapes produced from recycled materials, often derived from post-consumer or post-industrial waste, thereby reducing environmental impact by lowering resource consumption and waste. For example, in August 2024, Shurtape Technologies LLC, a US-based manufacturing firm, introduced the Shurtape Recycled Series Packaging Tapes. This series, made from PCR polyester, includes three packaging tapes composed of 90 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyester sourced from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles and rigid containers. This innovative approach not only minimizes plastic waste but also assists companies in achieving their sustainability objectives while upholding high-performance standards.
Prominent companies within the adhesive tapes market are strategically focusing on the development of advanced adhesive solutions, with a particular emphasis on products such as reinforcing tape, aimed at delivering reliable services to their customers. A reinforcing tape is characterized by a fabric with one side coated in a sticky, waterproof adhesive that ensures immediate adherence to the substrate upon application. An exemplary case is seen with tesa tape Asia Pacific Pte Ltd., a Germany-based manufacturer known for its innovative adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions. In November 2023, the company introduced the Tesa 51345, a paper-based reinforcing tape designed to reinforce packaging or cartons in critical areas such as side holes, flaps, or carrying handles. Notably, this tape can be seamlessly applied during the corrugated cardboard manufacturing process or in the subsequent processing of cartons and packaging using standard applicator systems. This strategic focus on advanced adhesive tape solutions underscores the commitment of major companies to providing enhanced and reliable offerings to meet the evolving needs of their customer base.
In May 2023, ADDEV Materials, a manufacturing company based in France, acquired Parafix Tapes and Conversions Ltd for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance ADDEV's product offerings and reinforce its position in the adhesive solutions market by integrating Parafix's expertise in customized adhesive tapes and die-cut solutions, enabling both companies to better serve industries such as aerospace and healthcare. Parafix Tapes and Conversions Ltd is a UK-based company specializing in converting adhesive tapes and producing customized adhesive solutions.
Major companies operating in the adhesive tapes market include Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., 3M Company, Henkel AG, Berry Global Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., OJI Holdings Corporation, Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd., Sika AG, Avery Dennison Corporation, Nitto Denko Corporation, RPM International Inc., H.B. Fuller Company, Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc., Tesa SE, Lohmann GmbH & Co., Intertape Polymer Group Inc., American Biltrite Inc., INDUSTRIAS TUK S.A. DE C.V., Dewal Industries Inc., CMS Group of Companies, Nichiban Co. Ltd., JDC Solutions Inc., Lintec Corporation, Scapa Group plc, Shurtape Technologies LLC, Advance Tapes International Ltd., Canadian Technical Tape Ltd., ORAFOL Europe GmbH, Pioneer Tapes, Bemis Company Inc., 3F GmbH, Symbio Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the adhesive tapes market in 2024. The Asia-Pacific region is predicted to record fastest growth in the adhesive tapes market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the adhesive tapes market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the adhesive tapes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The adhesive tapes market consists of sales of water-based adhesives and heat activated 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.