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Reactive and other adhesives are adhesive products typically composed of a monomer (resin) and an initiator. These adhesives necessitate a chemical reaction to establish a strong adhesive bond.
The primary types of reactive and other adhesives include epoxy, acrylic, silicone, polyurethane, and various other formulations. These adhesives often incorporate additives such as polyurethane, acrylic, silicone, vinyl, epoxides, and other additives to enhance their performance. These adhesives are applied in a range of industries, including building and construction, automotive and transportation, power generation, electrical and electronics, as well as various other sectors.
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The reactive & other adhesives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.49 billion in 2024 to $13.46 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to industrial manufacturing, advancements in material science, construction and infrastructure, electronics and microelectronics.
The reactive & other adhesives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.55 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to electric vehicle (ev) production, renewable energy, customized formulations, medical devices and healthcare. Major trends in the forecast period include green and sustainable adhesives, miniaturization and microbonding, 3d printing and additive manufacturing, smart adhesives.
The adhesive market is projected to benefit from the growth of the automobile industry during the forecast period. The push for producing lightweight vehicles is driving increased demand for adhesives and sealants, which are being used as alternatives to welded joints, mechanical fasteners, and gaskets. These materials contribute to reducing the overall weight of automobiles. For instance, in 2023, the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA), a France-based international association of automobile manufacturers, reported notable growth in the global automotive industry, with total vehicle production reaching 93,546,599 units, a significant rise from the 85,016,728 units produced in 2022. Thus, the expansion of the automobile sector is fueling the growth of the recreative and other adhesives market.
The growing E-commerce sector is expected to be a driving force for the recreational and other adhesives market. E-commerce encompasses the buying and selling of products and services through digital platforms and the internet. It opens up opportunities for businesses in the recreational and adhesive product sectors to reach a wider global audience, subsequently increasing sales and business expansion. For example, as of August 2023, data from the United States Census Bureau indicated a 7.5% increase in e-commerce during the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. In contrast, overall retail sales saw a 0.6% growth during the same time frame. Notably, 15.4% of all sales in the second quarter of 2023 occurred through online stores. Therefore, the growth of E-commerce is a significant driver for the expansion of the recreational and other adhesives market.
Numerous adhesive companies are adopting Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to connect equipment and smart devices, allowing real-time insights to identify inefficiencies in the manufacturing process. The data collected is processed, analyzed, and interpreted by plant managers and senior management to enhance quality and optimize production. As an illustration, smart systems provide information on the operational status and performance of chemical reactors through embedded software and analytical tools. This early notification system helps plant operators and managers anticipate potential machine breakdowns. Key players in this adoption of IoT technology include BASF SE, The Dow Chemical Company, and H.B. Fuller.
Leading companies in the creative and other adhesives market are concentrating on developing advanced bonding technologies, such as bis-diazine crosslinking, to enhance adhesive strength and durability. Bis-diazine crosslinking improves the performance and longevity of adhesives by forming strong three-dimensional networks. For instance, in October 2023, XlynX Materials, a Canada-based innovative chemtech company, introduced the PFAS-free BondLynx molecular adhesive. The updated BondLynx BXW-202 removes fluorine from its chemical composition, improving environmental safety, storage stability, and cost efficiency. This adhesive utilizes bis-diazirine technology to establish durable covalent bonds, permanently crosslinking polymer chains. Initially designed for challenging low-surface-energy plastics such as polypropylene and polyethylene, BondLynx has broadened its applications to include surface functionalization and stabilization in fields like microelectronics, textiles, and organic electronics.
In September 2023, H.B. Fuller Company, a US-based adhesive manufacturer, completed the acquisition of Sanglier Ltd for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move has broadened H.B. Fuller's product portfolio and innovation capabilities across the UK and Europe, with a specific focus on the construction and engineering adhesives markets. The acquisition of Sanglier Ltd has also enhanced H.B. Fuller's production capacity, thus enabling them to better serve their customers in the UK and Europe. Sanglier Ltd is a UK-based adhesive manufacturing company.
Major companies operating in the reactive & other adhesives market include BASF SE, 3M Company, Adco Global Inc., Adhesives Research Inc., American Biltrite Inc., Avery Dennison Corporation, Chemence Inc., Collano Adhesives AG, Dow Chemical Company, H.B. Fuller Company, Huntsman Corporation, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Jowat SE, KMS Adhesives Limited, Arkema SA, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Pidilite Industries Limited, Sika AG, Ashland Inc., DELO Industrie Klebstoffe GmbH & Co. KGaA, Master Bond Inc., Franklin International Inc., Hexion Inc., LORD Corporation, Dymax Corporation, RPM International Inc., Royal Adhesives & Sealants LLC, Scott Bader Company Ltd., Soudal NV, Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co. Ltd., Wacker Chemie AG, Bostik SA, Dynea AS, EMS-Chemie Holding AG, Evonik Industries AG, Hernon Manufacturing Inc., ITW Performance Polymers & Fluids, JX Nippon ANCI Inc., L&L Products Inc.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the reactive and other adhesives market in 2024. North America was the second-largest region in the global reactive & other adhesives market. The regions covered in the reactive & other adhesives market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa.
The countries covered in the reactive & other adhesives market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.
The reactive and other adhesives market consists of the sales of anaerobic, and cyanoacrylates reactive and other adhesives in various forms such as liquids, pastes, tapes, films, and powders. 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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