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    Structural Adhesives Market

    ID: MRFR/CnM/1616-HCR
    125 Pages
    Priya Nagrale
    October 2025

    Structural Adhesives Market Research Report Information By Substrate (Metal, Composite, Wood, Plastic), By Application (Building & Construction, Automotive, Bus & Truck, Aerospace), And By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, And Rest Of The World) – Market Forecast Till 2035

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    Structural Adhesives Market Summary

    As per Market Research Future Analysis, the Global Structural Adhesives Market was valued at USD 22.54 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 41.83 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 5.78% from 2025 to 2035. The automotive sector is a significant driver of demand, utilizing structural adhesives for various applications including clutch plates and window glass attachments. The market is influenced by increasing government spending on infrastructure and the rising demand for lightweight materials across industries such as furniture, construction, and transportation.

    Key Market Trends & Highlights

    Key trends driving the Structural Adhesives Market include technological advancements and increased government initiatives.

    • Market Size in 2024: USD 22.54 Billion.
    • Projected Market Size by 2035: USD 41.83 Billion.
    • CAGR during 2024-2032: 5.78%.
    • Asia-Pacific holds the largest market share due to rapid industrialization.

    Market Size & Forecast

    2024 Market Size USD 22.54 Billion
    2035 Market Size USD 41.83 Billion
    CAGR (2024-2035) 5.78%

    Major Players

    Key players include Ried B.V. Co., Hubei Huitian Adhesive Enterprise Co., Arkema S.A., Lord Corporation, and Henkel AG & Co.

    Structural Adhesives Market Trends

    Increasing government spending on public infrastructure and commercial buildings is boost market growth.

    Numerous factors drive the market demand in the Structural Adhesives Market. Increasing demand for composites and lightweight metals in various end-user industries like the furniture sector, building and construction industry, transportation industry, and automotive industry drives the market demand in the global market during the review period. Moreover, expansion in government spending for various commercial buildings and public infrastructure is yet another factor that creates more market demand all across the globe during the forecasted period. 

    Additionally, A rise in demand for Structural Adhesives Market all across the globe. With the growing advancement in technology, consumer preferences and lifestyle is changing very rapidly, and changing trends for interior and furniture design for various commercial and non-commercial buildings create various growth opportunities all across the globe during the forecasted period. Moreover, increasing initiatives taken by governments of various nations regarding smart city projects also provide various growth opportunities during the review period.

    The increasing demand for lightweight materials in automotive and aerospace applications is driving innovation and growth in the structural adhesives market, as manufacturers seek to enhance performance and sustainability.

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    Structural Adhesives Market Drivers

    Increasing Demand in Automotive Sector

    The automotive industry is experiencing a notable surge in the adoption of structural adhesives, driven by the need for lightweight materials and improved fuel efficiency. As vehicles become more complex, the Global Structural Adhesives Market Industry is projected to reach 22.5 USD Billion in 2024. Manufacturers are increasingly utilizing these adhesives for bonding components such as body panels and structural elements, which enhances vehicle performance and safety. This trend is anticipated to continue, with the automotive sector likely contributing significantly to the overall market growth, as it seeks innovative solutions to meet stringent regulatory standards and consumer expectations.

    Market Segment Insights

    Structural Adhesives Substrate Insights

    The Structural Adhesives Market segmentation, based on Substrate, includes Metal, Composite, Wood, and Plastic. The Metal Substrate segment is generating the highest demand for structural adhesives in the  Structural Adhesives Market and is predicted to remain the highest demand generator of the  Structural Adhesives Market throughout the forecast period. The high demand from metal segments is because metal is highly used in almost every industry like automotive, aviation, aerospace, building and construction, energy, etc.

    Structural Adhesives Application Insights

    Based on GRADES, the  Structural Adhesives Market segmentation includes Building & Construction, Automotive, Bus & Truck, Aerospace, Wind Energy, Rail, Marine, and Others. The Automotive Applications segment is dominating the  Structural Adhesives Market with the highest market stake and is predicted to grow substantially and dominate the  Structural Adhesives Market throughout the forecast period. This growth of the Automotive application segment is credited to the growing automotive industry all over the world, hence growing the demand for structural adhesives.

    Figure 2:  Structural Adhesives Market, by Substrate, 2023 & 2030 (USD Billion)

    Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, Market Research Future Database, and Analyst Review

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    Regional Insights

    By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. Being the fastest-growing region, the largest market share in the structural adhesives market all across the globe is held by the Asia-Pacific region owing to increasing demand coupled with rapid industrialization, especially in the furniture and construction industry drives the market demand in this region. Moreover increasing demand for adhesives in countries like Thailand, India, and China is another driving factor. Easy availability, subsidies, and government tax incentives are some other contributing factors.

    Figure 3:  STRUCTURAL ADHESIVES MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2023 (%)

    STRUCTURAL ADHESIVES MARKET SHARE BY REGION     

    Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, Market Research Future Database, and Analyst Review

    The second-largest market share all across the globe is held by the North American region owing to the presence of various countries like the US, Canada, and Mexico which creates growth opportunities in this region. Moreover, increasing government and consumer spending on adhesives in the US drives the market demand in this region.

    The third-largest market share in the global market is held by the European region owing to the presence of well-established technologically advanced infrastructure that drives the market demand to this region. Moreover, the increasing presence of countries like Germany, Italy, and France creates more growth opportunities.

    Key Players and Competitive Insights

    Major market players are spending a lot of money on R&D to increase their product lines, which will help the Structural Adhesives market grow even more. Market participants are also taking a range of strategic initiatives to grow their worldwide footprint, with key market developments such as new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Competitors in the Structural Adhesives industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.

    The major market players are investing a lot of money in R&D to expand their product lines, which will spur further market growth for Structural Adhesives. With significant market development like new product releases, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and collaboration with other organizations, market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their global presence. To grow and thrive in a market climate that is becoming more competitive and growing, competitors in the Structural Adhesives industry must offer affordable products.

    Manufacturing locally to cut operating costs is one of the main business tactics manufacturers use in the global Structural Adhesives industry to benefit customers and expand the market sector. The Structural Adhesives market has recently given medicine some of the most important advantages. Major Structural Adhesives market players, including Ried B.V. Co., Hubei Huitian Adhesive Enterprise Co., Arkema S.A., Lord Corporation, and others, are attempting to increase market demand by funding R&D initiatives.

    Craft is a supplier intelligence company helping organizations accelerate data-informed business decisions. Our unique, proprietary data platform enables supply chain and procurement professionals to discover, evaluate, and monitor suppliers and create stronger supply chain resilience by tracking thousands of real-time signals across millions of companies globally.

    Also, Gharda Chemicals is a chemical manufacturer. It offers intermediates, polymers, pigments, plant protection and public health products, dyestuffs, pesticides, and veterinary drugs.

    Park Aerospace Corp. plans to launch the AeroadhereTM FAE-350-1 structural film adhesive product in 2023. The new AeroadhereTM FAE-350-1 Structural Film Adhesive Product from Park aircraft Corp. is intended to be used for bonding primary and secondary aircraft structures. Film adhesive Aeroadhere FAE-350-1 is based on an epoxy formulation that cures at 350°F. It is intended for use in bonding applications between composites, metals, and honeycombs as well as between composites and composites.

    The new HD Max Construction Adhesive, which DAP unveiled in 2024, is a hybrid compound with polyurethane strength that offers strong adhesion and endurance even in the most extreme conditions. Designed for demanding uses, DAP's HD Max comes in a 28-fl.-oz cartridge.

    Key Companies in the Structural Adhesives Market market include

    Industry Developments

    October 2021, 3M has announced the launch of its next generation of the 3M Scotch-Weld Structural Acrylic Adhesives portfolio that includes the following products: 3M Scotch-Weld Nylon Bonder Structural Adhesive DP8910NS, 3M Scotch-Weld Flexible Acrylic Adhesive 8600NS Series, and 3M Scotch-Weld Low Odor Acrylic Adhesive 8700NS Series. Structural acrylic adhesives are capable of rapidly using limited surface preparation and connecting to a wide range of substrates at the same time offering high-impact and high-temperature resistance. The company’s product portfolio provides advanced designs, which notably lessen present assembly challenges and are designed particularly to enable greater design flexibility.

    June 2021, A worldwide prominent player in structural adhesives and surface treatments for the aircraft OEM and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) industries, Henkel Adhesive Technologies lately built Loctite EA 9365FST, a new two-part epoxy adhesive, which bonds and reinforces thermoplastic and thermoset substrates and capable of serving as matrix resin on fiberglass to bolster the thin walls of thermoplastic assemblies.

    Built to be used in aircraft interiors, the halogen and antimony-free adhesive is known to fulfill smoke density and toxicity (FST) and industry fire retardancy requirements are REACH- and EH&S-compliant globally and is qualified to be Boeing (Chicago, Ill., U.S.) process specification BAC 5568.

    Future Outlook

    Structural Adhesives Market Future Outlook

    The Global Structural Adhesives Market is poised for growth at a 5.78% CAGR from 2025 to 2035, driven by advancements in manufacturing technologies and increasing demand in automotive and construction sectors.

    New opportunities lie in:

    • Invest in bio-based adhesives to meet sustainability demands.
    • Leverage automation in production processes for cost efficiency.
    • Expand into emerging markets with tailored adhesive solutions.

    By 2035, the market is expected to exhibit robust growth, reflecting evolving industry needs and technological advancements.

    Market Segmentation

    Structural Adhesives Regional Outlook

    North America
    • US
    • Canada
    Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • UK
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
    Asia-Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • Australia
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia-Pacific
    Rest of the World
    • Middle East
    • Africa
    • Latin America 

    Structural Adhesives Substrate Outlook

    • Metal
    • Composite
    • Wood
    • Plastic

    Structural Adhesives Application Outlook

    • Building & Construction
    • Automotive
    • Bus & Truck
    • Aerospace

    Report Scope

    Attribute/Metric Details
    Market Size 2024 USD 22.54 Billion
    Market Size 2035 41.83 (Value (USD Billion))
    Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) 5.78% (2025 - 2035)
    Base Year 2024
    Market Forecast Period 2025 - 2035
    Historical Data 2018 & 2020
    Market Forecast Units Value (USD Billion)
    Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
    Segments Covered Substrate, Application, and Region
    Geographies Covered North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World
    Countries Covered The U.S, Canada, Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil
    Key Companies Profiled 3M Company, The Dow Chemical Company, Ashland Inc., SIKA AG, Henkel AG & Co., Lord Corporation, Scott Bader Company, Arkema S.A., Hubei Huitian Adhesive Enterprise Co., Ried B.V. Co., and others
    Key Market Opportunities ·         High demand for lightweight metals and composites in applications
    Key Market Dynamics ·         Increasing government spending on public infrastructure and commercial buildings.
    Market Size 2025 23.84 (Value (USD Billion))

    Market Highlights

    Author
    Priya Nagrale
    Senior Research Analyst

    With an experience of over five years in market research industry (Chemicals & Materials domain), I gather and analyze market data from diverse sources to produce results, which are then presented back to a client. Also, provide recommendations based on the findings. As a Senior Research Analyst, I perform quality checks (QC) for market estimations, QC for reports, and handle queries and work extensively on client customizations. Also, handle the responsibilities of client proposals, report planning, report finalization, and execution

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    FAQs

    How much is the Structural Adhesives market?

    The structural adhesive market is predicted to grow at a 5.78% CAGR between 2024-2032.

    What is the growth rate of the Structural Adhesives market?

    The global market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.78% during the forecast period, 2024-2032.

    Which region held the largest market share in the Structural Adhesives market?

    Asia Pacific had the largest share of the Structural Adhesives Market.

    Who are the key players in the Structural Adhesives market?

    The key players in the market are 3M Company, The Dow Chemical Company, Ashland Inc., SIKA AG, Henkel AG & Co., Lord Corporation, Scott Bader Company, Arkema S.A., Hubei Huitian Adhesive Enterprise Co., Ried B.V. Co., and others

    Which Substrate led the Structural Adhesives market?

    The Metal categories dominated the market in 2023.

    Which Application led the Structural Adhesives market?

    Automotive had the largest share in the global market for Structural Adhesives.

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