Structural Adhesive Market Size – By Technology Platform, By Curing Mechanism, By Form, By Component System, By VOC Content, By Application, By End Use Industry – Global Forecast, 2026–2035

Structural Adhesive Market Size

The global structural adhesive market was valued at USD 23.5 billion in 2025. The market is expected to grow from USD 24.8 billion in 2026 to USD 41.8 billion in 2035, at a CAGR of 5.9 % according to the latest report published by Global Market Insights Inc.

• Structural adhesives are witnessing a tremendous growth in the market as they are increasingly adopted by several industries including automotive, aerospace, construction, electronics, marine, and wind. More structural adhesives are replacing welding and mechanical fasteners in various applications where distributed stresses are required, and lighter assemblies need to be built.
   
• The increasing adaption of electric vehicles and composite materials in aircraft has fastened this transition. Further, regulation frameworks are pushing this market toward an environment-friendly chemistry involving water-based, low-VOC, and zero-VOC formulations to be in line with sustainability and compliance goals.
   
• Two major factors are pushing the growth. First is the large scale of manufacturing of vehicles which keeps a high demand for structural adhesives in applications such as body-in-white, glazing, and battery-assembly. The second one is the regulatory push in tightly controlled regions with very high environmental limitations encouraging the adoption of solvent-free and low-emission alternatives. These pieces of legislation redesign product portfolios to encourage manufacturers to make innovations and adopt formulations that would meet compliance but ensure high performance and efficiency.
   
• Product formulation innovation is an important area where manufacturers are responding to changing market needs. Increased demand for adoption of zero-VOC, solvent-free, and biobased adhesives resulting from sustainability initiatives and procurement programs targeting renewable content will gain ground.
   
• Additionally, fast-cure specialty systems, such as UV cure adhesives, are being introduced in niche applications, including electronics and medical assembly, where quick fixture time can lead to increased efficiencies in production. This balance demonstrates the performance environment with sound operational efficiency as the market greets advanced development.
   

Structural Adhesive Market Trends

• The structural adhesives industry is growing due to increasing demand for environment-friendly, low-VOC solutions. Stricter government and regulation limits on VOC emissions have pushed manufacturers to new inventions. Suppliers not only reformulate adhesives but also redesign their production processes using advances such as inline sensing, which helps maintain the viscosity and curing process stable.
   
• The dynamic shift is escalating in the automotive and electronic sectors where multi-material bonding is gaining prominence. Structural adhesives are used in the automotive where the area of focus, especially in electric vehicles and lightweight designs, has much reliance on body construction-in-white, glazing, and battery assembly. Such adhesives evenly distribute load, lower the risks of corrosion, and better withstand thermal cycles. In the same, more devices in electronics are thinner and smaller through adhesives replacing traditional methods of fastening. Apart from these, adhesives deliver other advantages such as thermal regulation and electrical insulation.
   
• UV-cure adhesives are well in demand in applications such as optics, displays, and medical devices due to their fast curing. Suppliers increase their portfolios from toughened epoxies for impact resistance, through acrylics for quick fixtures, to urethanes for flexible joints. The aerospace area keeps a high demand for high-temperature, long-life adhesives, particularly in respect of composite materials in primary structures. These systems are all addressing and closing operational gaps and improving efficiency in demanding applications.
   
• Sustainability has been a rising focus area. Bio-based inputs have entered the market slowly. Incentives and industry initiatives are keeping the push alive for sustainable materials while there are challenges like cost and feedstock variability. Nevertheless, specialty chemistries continue to keep pace with the evolving environment standards and be more performance critical to outpace the commodity parts. The structural adhesives market is poised for robust growth as it adapts to these dynamic trends and innovations.
   

Structural Adhesive Market Analysis

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The structural adhesive market by technology platform is segmented into epoxy-based adhesives, polyurethane (PU) adhesives, acrylic adhesives, cyanoacrylate adhesives, silicone adhesives and other technologies. The epoxy-based adhesives hold the largest market value of USD 9.8 billion in 2025.
 

• These are epoxy-based structural adhesives, particularly valued in the market because of their high capacitance in tensile and shear strength. They are also resistant to chemical and thermal extremes. They are, therefore, used in critical applications such as aerospace composites, electric vehicle battery packs, and body-in-white structures. Motor manufacturers are also fond of toughened epoxies for hem-flange bonding and reinforcement, while high-modulus systems in wind energy applications serve the purpose of withstanding cyclic loads on extensive spans. Another critical segment includes acrylic structural adhesives. These can be used at normal temperature to fixture quickly and create strong bonds with plastics and composites for industries with very strict production cycles.
   
• Polyurethane structural adhesives are known to be strong and flexible, which is applicable in organizations exposed to vibrational activities and thermal cycling, so these two concepts cover applicable applications in vehicles as well as building facades. They create reliable mixed-material joints and efficient gap-filling for the construction and modular projects, but they require precise handling, considering that they have a moisture-sensitive isocyanate compound. Silicone adhesives have a maximum temperature requirement while cyanoacrylate adhesives work best with precision micro bonding, handling the specific requirements in these niche industrial applications.
   

The structural adhesives market by curing mechanism is segmented into heat-curing systems, room-temperature curing, moisture-curing systems, UV & radiation-curing and dual-cure systems. The heat-curing systems holds the largest market value of USD 9.7 billion in 2025.
 

• Heat cure systems witness an increasing demand in harsh operating sites like aerospace composites and the painting of automotive body-in-white (BIW) in bake oven drying. The capability of such systems producing lower cross-link density and resistance is significant in creating long-lasting platforms. However, two-component, room-temperature curing epoxies and polyurethanes (PUs) are beginning to gain momentum on two fronts due to flexibility and ease of using field and line assembly processes that eliminate the need for capital and labour-intensive installation. This is typically traced to the site of construction and industrial installations.
   
• Moisture-cure polyurethanes have their benefits in simplifying processes in building envelope and glazing applications with their straightforwardly proved solutions. Advances in UV-cure and radiation-cure adhesives are gearing towards application in displays, optics, and even medical technology. Development is continuing in today's dual-cure versions incorporating a secondary thermal or chemical cure, which overcomes the challenge of areas that are complex.
   

The structural adhesives market by form is segmented into film adhesives, paste adhesives and liquid & low viscosity. Film adhesives hold the largest market value of USD 13.9 billion in 2025.
 

• Film adhesives are gaining momentum since the industries worldwide are aiming for greater precision, cleaner processing, and higher consistency in bonding applications, especially in aerospace, electronics, and high-end automotive. They minimize the waste factor by providing the pre-measured format and supporting automation, thus becoming a highly preferred option for lightweight composite structures and high-performance assembly.
   
• Because of its excellent advantages, paste adhesives as well as liquid & low-viscosity adhesives are still the primary adhesive forms for applications in general industry. Paste adhesives tend to have very good gap filling capabilities and structural strength while liquid and low viscosity formulations allow very fast flow that enables impregnation into tight places and production at high speed. Both segments will continue to be critical for those industries that need infection protection from adaptable, durable, scalable bonding solutions.
   

The structural adhesives by component system are segmented into single-component (1C) and two-component (2C). Two-component (2C) holds the largest market value of USD 15.2 billion in 2025.
 

• Single-component (1C) systems are gaining higher adoption because they are simple, involve lesser processing steps, and suit automated manufacturing environments. The adhesives require faster application and are less prone to mixing errors. They increase overall production efficiency that is why they are popular in electronics, automobiles, and high-volume industrial operations. The trend in light weighting components and miniaturization would continue to favour 1C systems as they provide maximum performance with minimized handling complexity.
   
• High-strength bonding and controlled curing along with superior performance is still required for most two-component (2C) systems, particularly in construction, aerospace, and heavy industries. The independence with which they cure themselves without the use of heat and the broad range of substrates they bond provide a competitive edge in the very demanding applications. Market analysis shows ongoing investments in 2C chemistries getting better involving a faster curing, higher toughness, and environmental resistance, thus ensuring they maintain strong positions concerning structural and critical-load applications.
   

The structural adhesive market by VOC content is segmented into low-VOC adhesives (50 g/L), zero-VOC/solvent-free, water-based adhesives and bio-based/renewable. Zero-VOC/solvent-free segment exceeded USD 8.2 billion in 2025.
 

• Low-VOC are rapidly growing as international regulatory controls over emissions and workers safety regulations. For construction, transportation, and industrial manufacturing, companies are adopting low-VOC adhesives (50 g/L) where compliance with restricted emission is needed without compromising performance.  Zero-VOC and solvent-free systems are growing even faster on account of sustainability mandates, indoor air-quality standards, and safer manufacturing environment initiatives. Water-based adhesives are making gains for their low toxicity, ease of cleanup, and wide applicability in packaging, woodworking, and consumer goods, while efforts are still underway to improve their heavy-duty structural performance.
   
• Bio- and renewable adhesives form a rising segment that tends toward the circular-economy targets and corporate carbon-reduction goals. Plant-based polymers, biodegradable resins, and renewable raw materials are being improved, providing mechanics with a better, tougher, more durable, and heat-resistant material new possibilities in packaging, construction, and inside cars.
   

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The structural adhesive market by application is segmented into metal-to-metal bonding, composite bonding, mixed-material bonding, plastic bonding, wood & engineered wood, concrete & masonry, glass bonding and others. Metal to metal bonding holds the largest market value of USD 8 billion in 2025.
 

• Metal to metal bonding plays a vital role in machinery, automotive frames, and structural assemblies for the uniform distribution of load. Composite bonding is rapidly gaining more traction catered by aerospace and EV applications of carbon fibre and glass fibre materials, which are extremely dependent on high-performance structural adhesives. Modern engineering designs are supported by mixed-material bonding, allowing reliable joining of metals, plastics, and composites in complicated multi-substrate systems. Some plastic bonding is growing with increased usage of polymers in consumer goods and vehicles, but specialized surface treatments and bespoke adhesive chemistries are still required when going to low-surface-energy plastics.
   
• Wood and engineered wood bonding is prospering with all the mass timber construction requiring strong moisture-resistant adhesives for CLT and laminated beams. Concrete and masonry applications are a result of infrastructure repair and retrofitting, wherein adhesives serve to provide structural reinforcement and for crack sealing. Glass bonding mainly applies to automotive glazing, electronics, and architecture with a focus on clarity, UV stability, and flexible strength. Other substrates include foams, fabrics, and special materials that demand for customized adhesive solutions is increasing that enable automation, fast curing, and precision performance across diversified paths of industrial processes.
   

The structural adhesive market by end use industry is segmented into automotive, construction & infrastructure, aviation & aerospace, electronics & electrical, wind energy, marine & shipbuilding, water & wastewater and others. Automotive holds the largest market value of USD 8.9 billion in 2025.
 

• Adhesives are used in automobile manufacturers to bond metals, composites, and plastics for better performance and reduced weight. Structural adhesives have higher demand in construction and infrastructure due to applications in concrete repair, façade installation, and engineered wood systems to extend the lifespan of buildings. High-performance adhesive applications in aviation and aerospace comprise composite airframes and interior assemblies and are indispensable because of weight reduction and reliability. There is also an application in electronics and electrical sectors where adhesives are used for thermal management and miniaturization up to the point of secure bonding on circuit boards and device housings.
   
• Wind energy utilizes adhesive bonding for blades, internal stiffeners, and composite repairs to improve turbine efficiency and life. Marine and shipbuilding utilize them for corrosion-resistant bonding of metals and composites in hulls, decks, and structural modules. Water and wastewater systems benefit from adhesives in pipe repair, tank sealing, and chemical-resistant bonding applications critical for long-term operation. Other sectors, like rail, medical devices, and general manufacturing, are increasingly accepting structural adhesives for their versatility, design flexibility, and compatibility with advanced materials and automated production methods.
   

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The U.S. structural adhesive market size surpassed USD 5 billion in 2025.
 

• The market for structural adhesives in North America continues to grow due to the aerospace strength of the continent and the transition to electric vehicles in the automobile industry. The manufacturing capability of the United States occupies a predominant role, while that of Canada supports from its aerospace and construction sectors. These improved developments in Mexico's automotive production have also been contributing to the expansion of the market. A changing regulatory environment is pushing the uptake of low and zero-VOC chemistries, promoting the advance of innovations in structural glazing and specialty applications in adhesives.
   

The market in the Germany is expected to experience significant and promising growth up to 2035.
 

• Europe's structural adhesives market is supported primarily by the automotive and aerospace industries. Germany is leading the world in innovations made by the automotive segment, while aerospace demand is driven by Airbus programs. Those REACH-regulatory frameworks will also be very important in shaping available adhesive formulations with safety and environmental compliance. And then, countries like France, the UK, Italy, and Spain are also active in their applications in construction, automotive, and renewable energy sectors such as offshore wind, where advancement in bonding solutions is needed.
   

The structural adhesive market in China is expected to experience significant and promising growth till 2035.
 

• APAC continues to grow with structural adhesives, owing to its leadership in car production and electronics manufacturing. China is still a key player, and India is fast riding up the industrial output. The growth in the market is also complemented by Japan and South Korea, focusing on high-performance adhesives for advanced applications in automobiles and consumer electronics. The manufacturing momentum of the region will ensure sustained demand for innovative adhesive solutions across the spectrum of industries.
   

UAE market is expected to experience significant and promising growth till 2035.
 

• In the Middle East and Africa demand for structural adhesives is steadily growing as infrastructure projects results in urbanization and industrial growth. Thus, construction, automotive, and renewable energy are looking at specially formulated high-performance adhesives for bonding metals, composites, and engineered materials. These initiatives started through government interventions in countries such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia to promote demand in construction and industrial applications for adhesives.
   

Brazil is expected to experience significant and promising growth from 2026 to 2035.
 

• In Latin America growth is due to increasing construction, automotive manufacturing, and infrastructure. Therefore, in countries like Brazil and Mexico there is intense adoption which is speeding up replacement of conventional mechanical fastening in the industrial applications to bring in efficiency and durability. The obstacles that this market faces include price sensitivity and inconsistency of regulatory standards and the limited availability of advanced adhesive technologies in some regions.
   

Structural Adhesive Market Share

• Structural Adhesive industry are moderately consolidated with players like Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, 3M, Sika AG, H.B. Fuller and Dow Inc. hold 54.1% market share and Henkel AG & Co. KGaA being the market leader holding the market share of 20.4% in 2025.
   
• Companies sustain their structural adhesive market share by constantly investing in research and development to create innovative products that meet the growing demands of the industry. Some of these innovations include faster-cure formulations; heat resistance high-temperature; and adhesives for novel applications such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, and advanced composites. Differentiation, owing to being at the cutting edge of technology, is imperative in maintaining leadership.
   
• Customizations include changes in adhesive chemistry and give formulation options for specific applications, while consulting on design, training, and helping all strengthen customer relationships and ensure the long-term loyalty of customers.
   
• Companies working toward sustainable solutions and meeting regulatory compliance aim to follow the increasing environmental standards and the demand from customers for environment-friendly solutions. Such advertisement in low VOCs, water-based, and bio-based adhesives, sticking to safety and environmental regulations, increases brand image and provides a competitive edge for the companies in the global market.
   
• Another major strategy is to expand and optimize the global supply chain is that companies invest in regional facilities, distribution, and logistics to ensure seamless availability and timely delivery in high-growth markets such as Asia-Pacific, MEA, and Latin America, thus ensuring operational efficiency and reliability.
   

Structural Adhesive Market Companies

Major players operating in the structural adhesive industry are:

• 3M
• Arkema S.A.
• Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
• Bostik (Arkema)
• Cemedine Co., Ltd.
• Dow Inc.
• Dymax Corporation
• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
• H.B. Fuller Company
• Huntsman Corporation
• Kangda New Materials
• Kisling AG
• Master Bond Inc.
• Panacol-Elosol GmbH
• Parson Adhesives
• PPG Industries
• Sika AG
• ThreeBond Holdings Co., Ltd.
• Toagosei Co., Ltd.
• Weiss Chemie + Technik GmbH & Co. KG
   

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA manufactures a wide variety of adhesives for automotive, aerospace, electronics, and industrial manufacturing applications. Henkel products include adhesives for metals, composites, plastics, and combinations of materials, as well as for low VOC and bio-based formulations. Henkel operates internationally, with manufacturing, R&D, and distribution networks able to support both mature and developing markets.
 

3M produce structural adhesives under the Scotch-Weld name for automotive, electronics, aerospace, and general industrial applications. Its adhesives focuses on durability, lightweight bonding, and compatibility with difficult substrates. In addition to these services, 3M also provides regional technical support and individualized solutions for industrial and manufacturing applications.
 

Dow Inc. specializes in polymer-based structural adhesives for automotive, electronics, construction, and renewable energy applications. Their products are centered around multi-material bonding, lightweighting, and durability enhancement. Dow's Global function collaborates with industrial clients and OEMs to design tailored solutions for application and market requirements.
 

H.B. Fuller Company develops structural adhesives for use in industry, construction, and consumer applications. Their portfolio includes solvent-free, water-based, and high-performance adhesives for automotive, electronics, packaging, and manufacturing. H.B. Fuller focuses upon product customization, technical support, and regional manufacturing to best serve local market needs.
 

Sika AG manufactures adhesives for construction, industrial, and automotive applications, including infrastructure works, commercial buildings, and bonding of composites. It produces high-performance structural adhesives, sealants, and bonding solutions that are compliant with environmental and regulatory demands. Sika works across different areas, including in the MEA and Latin America, with local production and support.
 

Structural Adhesive Industry News

• In October 2025, Avery Dennison Corp. completed the acquisition of the U.S.-based flooring adhesives business of Meridian Adhesives Group. The acquired business, which includes Taylor Adhesives, Polycom, and Frontier Products brands, will now operate as Taylor Adhesives, an Avery Dennison company, under the Materials Group.
   
• In April 2023, Scott Bader’s R&D team developed two new innovative sandable structural adhesives; Crestabond M1-60HV/2 and M1-90HV/2 owing to strong demand. Both products have developed with an aim towards aesthetics and functionality.
   
• In September 2022, Panacol launched a new two-component high-performance structural adhesive in its product range: Penloc^® GTN is an easy to process methyl acrylate based low-odour adhesive that can be used in a wide variety of applications.
   

The structural adhesive 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 2022–2035 for the following segments:

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Market, By Technology Platform

• Epoxy-based adhesives
• Polyurethane (PU) adhesives
• Acrylic adhesives
• Cyanoacrylate adhesives
• Silicone adhesives
• Other technologies

Market, By Curing Mechanism

• Heat-curing systems
  • High-temperature cure (>150°C)
  • Medium-temperature cure (120–150°C)
  • Low-temperature cure (70–120°C)
• Room-temperature curing systems
• Moisture-curing systems
• UV & radiation-curing systems
• Dual-cure systems

Market, By Form

• Film adhesives
• Paste adhesives
• Liquid & low-viscosity adhesives

Market, By Component System

• Single-component (1C) systems
• Two-component (2C) systems

Market, By VOC Content

• Low-VOC adhesives (50 g/L)
• Zero-VOC/solvent-free adhesives
• Water-based adhesives
• Bio-based/renewable content

Market, By Application

• Metal-to-metal bonding
• Composite bonding
• Mixed-material bonding
• Plastic bonding
• Wood & engineered wood bonding
• Concrete & masonry bonding
• Glass bonding
• Others

Market, By End Use Industry

• Automotive
• Aviation & aerospace
• Wind energy
• Marine & shipbuilding
• Construction & infrastructure
• Electronics & electrical
• Water & wastewater
• 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