Adhesives and sealants: global market growing at 5.5%

The global market for adhesives and sealants continues to show steady growth, with forecasts projecting an increase from $78.1 billion in 2023 to around $119.9 billion by 2031, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% between 2024 and 2031.

This is highlighted in a study published by DataM Intelligence & Market Research LLP, which identifies innovative applications in the automotive, industrial, and construction sectors as key drivers, alongside growing demand for advanced technological solutions.

In particular, the electric vehicle (EV) segment is a major source of demand: adhesives and sealants help reduce component weight, improve structural integrity, and increase battery range. Adhesives and sealants help reduce component weight, improve structural integrity and increase battery range. This highlights how high-performance bonding solutions are becoming an integral part of the e-mobility manufacturing chain.

The North American market retains a leading position, accounting for 32% of the global total, followed by Europe and Asia, where demand is supported by strong investments in infrastructure, construction, and light industry. Leading companies in the sector focus both on technological innovation and low-environmental-impact products to meet new regulations and customer requirements.

According to analysts, the combination of growing electric mobility, increasing industrial demand, and the development of more sustainable formulations will continue to drive the expansion of the global adhesives and sealants market in the coming years, establishing the sector as one of the most dynamic in the chemical and advanced materials industry.

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

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