Liquid Adhesives Market - By Formulation, Substrate, End Use Industry Analysis, Share, Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034

Liquid Adhesives Market Size

The global liquid adhesives market was valued at USD 42.2 billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow from USD 43.7 billion in 2025 to USD 57.9 billion in 2034, at a CAGR of 3.2%, according to Global Market Insights Inc.

Liquid adhesives are versatile compounds used to bond various materials in multiple industries (construction, automotive, aerospace, packaging, etc.). Strong adhesives are durable, safe, and provide excellent bonding, thereby forming the basis of present-day industrial and infrastructural development. Increased acceptance of these liquid adhesives in construction and building material applications is a major contributing factor affecting the market, enhancing faster and more reliable assembly processes and longer-living structures.
 

Since governments all over the world are investing heavily in infrastructure assets programs, demand for these adhesives is enhanced; for instance, the U.S. Department of Transport has declared significant funding allotments for the modernization of these infrastructures, escalating construction activities that are primarily heavy on advanced bonding solutions. On the same note, the automotive and transport sectors too are swiftly growing, with demand being driven by lightweight and fuel-efficient vehicles. The International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) indicates a sustained rise in global vehicle production with the highest production occurring in the Asia-Pacific region, which, in turn, correlates with an increase in adhesive consumption in assembly and repair as well.
 

Aerospace is one of these fast-growing industries, with government backing the growth of aerospace innovations and defense spending; the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has underscored the value of high-performance adhesives in aircraft safety and efficiency.  Overall, government investments and policies across these sectors are creating a robust ecosystem that propels the growth of the global liquid adhesives market, wherein the Asia Pacific is the largest market and North America is the fastest-growing region due to advancements in technology and investments in infrastructure.
 

Liquid Adhesives Market Trends

• Sustainability and an environmental consciousness are hitting the quite strong barriers in the liquid adhesives market, making it imperative for the manufacturers to revamp their formulations towards eco-friendliness by minimizing volatile organic compounds and even hazardous chemicals. This change is basically following regulations made stringent and consumer demand piling for greener products. Innovation is thus encouraged toward gaining bio-and water-based adhesives that are more eco-efficient while providing performance measures.
   
• In this way, material integration and enhancement of performance drive the market in developing high-performing adhesives with high bond strength, temperature resistance, and durability. The properties of adhesives can further be improved by the incorporation of nanomaterials and specialized polymers; such methods allow for their use in the aerospace, automotive, and construction environments, thus broadening the potential market.
   
• Automation and smart manufacturing are effects which bring outstanding transformation in the liquid adhesive industry by streamlining the whole production process systems to make it more precise and also simple enough to reduce waste.  Quality control of production and improvement with the real-time scenario of controlling them as facilitated by robotics, internet of things with artificial intelligence will cheaper amount requirement and cutting the time for product development, which significantly contributes to overall efficiency and competitiveness in the market.
   
• Regional and localization trend towards expansion in the market is again still another thing, as it describes the act of molding products according to the specific regional needs, laws, and standards in an industry. Emerging markets in Asia-Pacific and Latin America are fast becoming high growth markets spurred by infrastructural development and industrialization, while, this is North America and Europe, innovation, and sustainability are the prime areas of focus. Localized strategies could allow companies to tap a larger number of opportunities while reinforcing their global footprint.
   

Liquid Adhesives Market Analysis

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In 2021, the global market was valued at USD 37.8 billion. The following year, it saw a slight increase to USD 39.2 billion, and by 2023, the market further climbed to USD 40.7 billion.
 

Based on formulation, liquid adhesives market is segmented water-based, solvent-based and others. Water-based formulations generated USD 27.2 billion in 2024.
 

• Waterborne liquid adhesives will continue to be widely used in the forthcoming future. This is because the industry focused on strategic shifts toward sustainable solutions and the growing pressure from end-users and regulations on having stricter environmental designs. Due to their minimal emissions of VOCs, low environmental impacts, and improved workplace safety characteristics, they are preferred for most applications.
   
• Even highly solvent-dependent liquid adhesives substantiate their worth and existence in the market because they are quite useful for applications where demanding high-strength bonding, quick cure times, and greater performance at extreme conditions are required. Though there are various concerns about the environment, solvent-based formulations are required for some particular uses in industries that distinguish themselves on performance rather than eco-friendliness. The segment is in the process of growing with the introduction of low-VOC and environmentally friendly versions to overcome sustainability loopholes.
   
• The "Others" category includes specialized formulations such as hot-melt, UV-curable, and hybrid adhesive systems. This is another segment where the potential for strong innovation is present, in that manufacturers are developing primary products that capitalize on the benefits of different adhesive technologies. The specialized nature of these adhesives is often accompanied by a premium price due to their outstanding performances and specialized needs.
   
• The continuing increase of water-based formulations is expected to be clinically sustained by continuous regulatory pressures and initiatives towards corporate sustainability. Performance-enhancing technology is advancing in terms of solvent-based adhesives in traditional applications for other aspects of their superiority.
   

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Based on substrate, the liquid adhesives market is segmented into metal, plastic, glass, wood and others. Metal made up 32.5% of the market in 2024.
 

• Metal continues to be the largest segment due to widespread use of liquid adhesives in all metal bonding applications in automotive, construction, and industrial sectors. The adhesive bonding to metal substrates must be strong and durable enough to endure not only the changes in temperature and humidity but also against corrosion from the media. This segment is further driven by the increasing use of lightweight metals in automotive and aerospace industries, where fuel economy and performance are of paramount importance.
   
• Plastic substrates, driven essentially by the large-scale acceptance of plastic materials in different industries, including automotive, electronics, and packaging. Bonding plastics is a complex topic, since any plastics exhibit a great variety among themselves concerning their surface energy types, leading to the development of specialized adhesives designed to bond various plastics.
   
• Glass substrates find heavy applications in construction and automotive industries in which glass bonding needs adhesives with optical clarity, weather resistance, and structural integrity. This segment includes architectural glazing, windshield bonding in automobiles, and specialty applications in electronics and solar energy systems, which require custom-made and high-performance adhesives.
   
• Wood substrates still represent a very important market sector, both with regard to traditional applications in furniture and construction as well as new applications involving engineered wood products. The increase of the demand for this segment is ever more supported by sustainable building concepts and engineered wood applications.
   
• Composites, ceramic, and advanced materials are otherwise and unique bonding solutions specialized toward their properties and differing applications will be essential for their bonding needs. Though a small segment, these more refined requirements will often be paramount even to such large sectors as wood or metal.
   

Based on end use industry, the liquid adhesives market is segmented into automotive & transportation, building & construction, electronics, packaging, healthcare & medical, furniture and others. Building & construction dominates the market in 2024.
 

• Building and construction is the largest end-user of liquid adhesives. They are important sources of glue bonding applications for many materials-termed wood, metal, concrete, and composites. The emerging growth of this industry is in line with various government initiatives over global infrastructure development, urbanization, and ongoing large-scale adoption of prefabricated construction methods where adhesive bonding is predominant.
   
• The second-largest segment for this is that of automotive and transport industries, the latter being driven to this by the ongoing conversions in the industry into lighter-weight vehicle designs besides the developments of new models like electric vehicles. It is through structural bonding solutions provided by liquid adhesives that less vehicle weight is formed, yet safety and performance standards are not compromised. Advancement in different materials such as carbon fiber and aluminum have made this segment benefit since it increasingly requires specific bonding applications.
   
• It is in the packaging industry where liquid adhesives find most applied purposes stretching through uses such as in corrugated boxes to flexible packaging solutions. Expansion in this segment comes from increased e-commerce, changing consumer preferences, and rising demand for more sustainable packaging.
   
• Electronics also take a huge chunk of the market brought about mostly by continuous innovations in electronics through miniaturization since this, very often, requires more precise and more reliable bonding solutions.
   
• Such healthcare and medical applications are a unique but evolving segment due to the growing complexity of devices and strict regulations. The furniture industry also boosts the market, which boosts demand for furniture and interior applications.
   

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North America Liquid Adhesives market

In the year 2024, the North American liquid adhesives market recorded a growth rate of 3.8% CAGR.
 

• This industry is particularly benefiting from automotive repair and manufacturing as well as rising construction and packaging activities. In automotive assembly, water-based and solvent-based liquid adhesives are extensively employed for the compartmental bonding of both interior and exterior elements to ensure durability and safety. On the other hand, the packaging industry highly depends on liquid adhesives for sealing and labeling, propelling demand as e-commerce grows.
   

The liquid adhesives market in the U.S. was valued at USD 9.6 billion in 2024.
 

• Rising focus toward sustainable solutions has revolutionized the production of eco-friendly and low VOC liquid adhesives. Major players are heavily investing in research & development to develop innovative formulations that meet tough environmental regulations, thereby enhancing market growth through sustainable and highly efficient adhesive solutions.
   

Liquid Adhesives Market in Europe

Liquid adhesives in Europe were valued at USD 9.4 billion in 2024 and the market is expected to witness steady growth.
 

• The major driver behind the European market is the established automotive sector alongside advancing electric vehicles, both of which require major bonding solutions for lightweight and composite materials. Packaging continues to make a major contribution where brands demand high-performance adhesives for both flexible and rigid packaging.
   
• The regulations are extremely strict and sustainability is a priority that shapes product development towards biodegradable and solvent-free liquid adhesives. Countries like Germany take the lead in the market, driven by innovation in environmentally friendly glues and structural bonding for construction and electronics.
   
• Constant demand for adhesives in furniture and electronics is there, and ongoing innovations push towards bettering product performance and environmental compliance, thereby supporting overall market growth.  
   

Asia-Pacific Liquid Adhesives Market

The Asia-Pacific market is forecasted to grow at the fastest pace with a CAGR of 3.9% till the end of the forecast.
 

• Rapid industrialization in China, India, and Southeast Asia is driving demand across many sectors. Automotive industry growth is aided by new manufacturing plants requiring advanced bonding solutions. The construction sector is growing, thereby an increase in demand for liquid adhesives is being driven by packaging and electronics manufacturing.
   
• Consumer awareness regarding sustainability and eco-friendly products is influencing innovations in low VOC and biodegradable types of adhesives. Infrastructure investments, food processing, and consumer electronics in China and India will find new horizons for growth, thus making Asia-Pacific a key liquid adhesive region.  
   

Latin American Liquid Adhesives Market

Brazil remains the primary market leader in Latin America, with enormous growth potentials.
 

• The expansion of food processing industries, particularly in meat, seafood, and dairy, is the major growth driver for the market in 2024. In the bonding and sealing process, liquid adhesives are important for the preservation of quality, texture, and shelf life of processed foods to satisfy consumer demands for high-quality processed food.
   
• The dairy and bakery sectors greatly contribute to this, with increasing applications of adhesives for packaging and assembly.
   
• Heightened industrialization and stricter food safety regulations are further triggers to market growth. Also, the availability of processed foods and export activity enhances the demand for liquid adhesives, thereby placing Brazil as a regional leader in development and innovation.
   

Middle East and Africa Liquid Adhesives Market

Saudi Arabia is expected to dominate the market in the Middle East and Africa.
 

• Vision 2030 initiatives for economic diversification are increasing the food processing industries in areas such as meat, seafood, and dairy: therefore increasing the demand for reliable bonding solutions. Liquid adhesives are important for packaging, labeling, and assembly operations, especially in regions of high consumption of finished and processed foods.
   
• Local manufacturing of adhesives is on the rise to lower operational costs while strengthening supply chains. Environmentally friendly formulations have gained attention, with innovation efforts focused on developing sustainable adhesives that meet regulations and consumer expectations.
   

Liquid Adhesives Market Share

• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, 3M Company, Dow Inc., H.B. Fuller Company and Avery Dennison Corporation accounts 32.4% of the market share.
   
• The liquid adhesives market consists of such leading companies, operating mostly in their regional areas. Their long years of experience with chemicals industry allow these companies to maintain a strong market position worldwide. Their product offerings are diverse and majorly supported by production capacities and distribution networks, which can serve the increasing demand for liquid adhesives in various regions.
   

Liquid Adhesives Market Companies

Major players operating in the liquid adhesives industry are:

• 3M Company
• Avery Dennison Corporation
• Beardow Adams
• Bostik SA
• DIC Corporation
• Dow Inc.
• H.B. Fuller Company
• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
• Huntsman Corporation
• Jowat SE
• Mapei S.p.A.
• Pidilite Industries Ltd.
   

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA leads the adhesive industry, with broad solutions provision for industrial, automotive, electronics, and consumer applications. Its successful operation is based on innovation, important acquisitions, and the world's strong presence with manufacturing facilities along with technical centers. Henkel has water-based, solvent-based, and specialty formulations for targeted sectors and industries.
 

3M Company retains a solid position on the market by diversifying its technology platform and innovation capabilities. The company takes its liquid adhesives into heights due to its advanced materials science and research and development capabilities. 3M's advantage is to specialize in creating solutions that cater to demanding applications in aerospace, automotive, and electronics sectors.
 

Dow Inc through integration with and breadth of knowledge in the chemical industry as well as the raw materials, it generally provides adhesive solutions in totality. In addition to polymer science, sustainable chemistry strengthens Dow's position in the liquid adhesives market, enabling the development of new eco-friendly formulations that respond to changing market demands.
 

H.B. Fuller Company provides comprehensive and in-depth industry expertise and solutions. In addition, the strategy of the company is more focused on strengthening collaboration with clients, application expertise, and geographic expansion in relation to a few market segments.
 

Avery Dennison Corporation functions as an expert in application developed with its material science capabilities for the packaging, automotive, and industrial markets. The institute creates or adopts liquid adhesives into its larger materials solutions, hence providing all comprehensive customer bonding and labeling solutions.
 

Liquid Adhesives Industry News

• September 2025, Henkel will have opened its Inspiration Center in Shanghai, which at investment of over USD 67 million, aims to support sustainable adhesive solutions, enhance customer collaboration, and propel innovation in different industries with the integration of digital tools into its contemporary experience center.
   
• In July 2021, H.B. Fuller began a partnership with Covestro for the development of sustainable adhesives-based on bio feedstock-with the aim of reduction of CO2 imprint and lessening dependence on fossil fuels to foster a circular and environmental perspective across industries.
   
• In March 2022,H.B Fuller exhibited sustainable food-safe paper straw adhesives and metallocene-based adhesives for bookbinding. The adhesives offered sustainability, strength, and recyclability to the packaging and printing industries at PRINTPACK INDIA 2022.
   
• In 2020, DELO started to offer liquid pressure-sensitive adhesives. The adhesive being liquid allows for accurate dispensing and further processability of components already joined in a fully automated process. The adhesives are particularly suited for electronic applications like smartphone speakers or display frames.
   

The liquid adhesives market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates and forecast in terms of revenue in USD Billion and volume in terms of Kilo Tons from 2021–2034 for the following segments:

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Market, By Formulations

• Water-based
• Solvent-based
• Others

Market, By Substrate

• Metal
• Plastic
• Glass
• Wood
• Others

Market, By End Use Industry

• Automotive & transportation
• Building & construction
• Electronics
• Packaging
• Healthcare & medical
• Furniture
• Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America 
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe 
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific 
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America 
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East and Africa 
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa