European Adhesives and Sealants Market Targets €23.6 Billion by 2030

The European adhesives and sealants market is currently worth nearly €20 billion and looks to the future with moderate but steady growth. According to the latest study commissioned by FEICA, the association representing the European industry, total demand in 2023 reached approximately 4.57 million tonnes, with an estimated value of €19.88 billion. Forecasts for 2030 indicate an increase to 5.16 million tonnes and a turnover that could reach €23.65 billion, confirming the sector’s structural resilience.

The market is driven primarily by adhesives, which account for over 80% of total volumes, while sealants cover the remaining share. This balance reflects the central role of industrial and manufacturing applications compared to those more closely linked to traditional construction. Packaging, construction, transportation, and industrial assembly remain the main end-use sectors, with varying dynamics across Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, and Turkey.

The study, conducted with the contribution of consultancy firm Smithers, highlights that the expected growth over the next five years is not linked to cyclical peaks but to structural factors. Among these, technological innovation plays a key role: reactive adhesives, high-performance solutions for the automotive sector, and advanced formulations for packaging are expanding the range of product applications, replacing traditional mechanical fastening systems and contributing to weight reduction in industrial goods.

At the same time, regulatory pressure and sustainability requirements are transforming the industry. Compliance with European regulations on emissions, chemical safety, and recyclability involves investments in research and development, but also opens new opportunities for lower environmental impact products. The circular economy, in particular, is emerging as a key strategic driver, influencing both the choice of raw materials and the design of formulations.

Overall, the figures reflect an industry that, while not experiencing explosive growth, consolidates its economic weight and strengthens its transversal role in the European economy. With over €23 billion expected by 2030, the adhesives and sealants sector confirms itself as an essential component of continental manufacturing, increasingly focused on innovation, performance, and sustainability.

For all industry players, the event to attend is ABS Europe 2026 – Adhesives, Bonding & Sealants, the first event dedicated to adhesives, glues, sealants, foams, tapes, resins, coatings, laminates, and films in Italy and the Mediterranean region, which will be held from October 27 to 29, 2026, at Vicenza Expo Centre, Italy.

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