Global Plastic Adhesives Market Overview
Chem Reports estimates that the global Plastic Adhesives market was valued at USD xxxx in 2025 and is projected to reach USD xxxx by 2036, expanding at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period 2026–2036.
The Global Plastic Adhesives Market Report 2025 presents a comprehensive assessment of market size, demand dynamics, technological evolution, and competitive positioning. Historical and current market trends are analyzed to forecast growth opportunities across regions and end-use industries.
The study is based on extensive primary and secondary research, encompassing:
Market Description
Plastic adhesives are specialized bonding agents formulated to join plastic substrates, either to themselves or to other materials, providing structural strength, flexibility, chemical resistance, and durability. These adhesives are widely used across automotive, construction, electronics, healthcare, packaging, and consumer goods industries.
The market is driven by the increasing substitution of mechanical fasteners with adhesive bonding, driven by design flexibility, weight reduction, improved aesthetics, and enhanced performance. Advances in adhesive formulations enable bonding of diverse plastic types, including high-performance and engineered plastics.
Impact of COVID-19 on the Plastic Adhesives Market
The COVID-19 pandemic had a moderate negative impact on the Plastic Adhesives market in 2020.
Key impacts included:
Overall, the market recovered steadily as downstream industries resumed operations.
Market Segmentation
By Type
By Application
Regional Analysis
Asia-Pacific is expected to register the fastest growth due to rapid industrialization, expanding automotive production, and rising construction and packaging activities.
Key Players in the Global Plastic Adhesives Market
Competition is driven by bond strength, substrate compatibility, curing speed, environmental compliance, and application support.
Market Drivers
Market Challenges
Market Trends
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Threat of New Entrants – Moderate
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate
Bargaining Power of Buyers – High
Threat of Substitutes – Moderate
Competitive Rivalry – High
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Value Chain Analysis
Market Outlook
The global Plastic Adhesives market is expected to experience steady and sustained growth through 2036, supported by increasing plastic usage, lightweighting trends, and the replacement of traditional fastening methods. While regulatory pressures and raw material volatility present challenges, continued innovation in low-VOC, high-performance, and application-specific adhesive technologies is expected to support long-term market expansion. Manufacturers focusing on sustainability, performance differentiation, and customer-centric solutions are likely to strengthen their competitive position over the forecast period.
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1. Market Overview of Plastic Adhesives
1.1 Plastic Adhesives Market Overview
1.1.1 Plastic Adhesives Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Regions:
1.3 Plastic Adhesives Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Plastic Adhesives Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, 2019, 2020 and 2025 Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Plastic Adhesives Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Plastic Adhesives Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Plastic Adhesives Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Solvent Based
2.4 Water-Based
3. Covid-19 Impact Plastic Adhesives Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Plastic Adhesives Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Plastic Adhesives Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Automotive
3.4 Building & Construction
3.5 Electronics
3.6 Footwear
3.7 Healthcare
3.8 Packaging
3.9 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Plastic Adhesives Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Plastic Adhesives Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Plastic Adhesives Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Plastic Adhesives Business
5.1 3M
5.1.1 3M Company Profile
5.1.2 3M Plastic Adhesives Product Specification
5.1.3 3M Plastic Adhesives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 Arkema
5.2.1 Arkema Company Profile
5.2.2 Arkema Plastic Adhesives Product Specification
5.2.3 Arkema Plastic Adhesives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 BASF
5.3.1 BASF Company Profile
5.3.2 BASF Plastic Adhesives Product Specification
5.3.3 BASF Plastic Adhesives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 B?HNEN
5.4.1 B?HNEN Company Profile
5.4.2 B?HNEN Plastic Adhesives Product Specification
5.4.3 B?HNEN Plastic Adhesives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 DuPont
5.5.1 DuPont Company Profile
5.5.2 DuPont Plastic Adhesives Product Specification
5.5.3 DuPont Plastic Adhesives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 H.B. Fuller
5.6.1 H.B. Fuller Company Profile
5.6.2 H.B. Fuller Plastic Adhesives Product Specification
5.6.3 H.B. Fuller Plastic Adhesives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 Henkel
5.7.1 Henkel Company Profile
5.7.2 Henkel Plastic Adhesives Product Specification
5.7.3 Henkel Plastic Adhesives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 Huntsman
5.8.1 Huntsman Company Profile
5.8.2 Huntsman Plastic Adhesives Product Specification
5.8.3 Huntsman Plastic Adhesives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 Hexion
5.9.1 Hexion Company Profile
5.9.2 Hexion Plastic Adhesives Product Specification
5.9.3 Hexion Plastic Adhesives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 LORD Corporation
5.10.1 LORD Corporation Company Profile
5.10.2 LORD Corporation Plastic Adhesives Product Specification
5.10.3 LORD Corporation Plastic Adhesives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 Sika
5.11.1 Sika Company Profile
5.11.2 Sika Plastic Adhesives Product Specification
5.11.3 Sika Plastic Adhesives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.12 Adhesive Research
5.12.1 Adhesive Research Company Profile
5.12.2 Adhesive Research Plastic Adhesives Product Specification
5.12.3 Adhesive Research Plastic Adhesives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.13 Mapei Spa
5.13.1 Mapei Spa Company Profile
5.13.2 Mapei Spa Plastic Adhesives Product Specification
5.13.3 Mapei Spa Plastic Adhesives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.14 Pidilite Industries
5.14.1 Pidilite Industries Company Profile
5.14.2 Pidilite Industries Plastic Adhesives Product Specification
5.14.3 Pidilite Industries Plastic Adhesives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.15 Permabond
5.15.1 Permabond Company Profile
5.15.2 Permabond Plastic Adhesives Product Specification
5.15.3 Permabond Plastic Adhesives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.16 Panacol-Elosol
5.16.1 Panacol-Elosol Company Profile
5.16.2 Panacol-Elosol Plastic Adhesives Product Specification
5.16.3 Panacol-Elosol Plastic Adhesives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.17 AC Plastics
5.17.1 AC Plastics Company Profile
5.17.2 AC Plastics Plastic Adhesives Product Specification
5.17.3 AC Plastics Plastic Adhesives Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Plastic Adhesives Market Size
6.2 North America Plastic Adhesives Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Plastic Adhesives Market Size
7.2 East Asia Plastic Adhesives Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Plastic Adhesives Market Size
8.2 Europe Plastic Adhesives Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Plastic Adhesives Market Size
9.2 South Asia Plastic Adhesives Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Plastic Adhesives Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Plastic Adhesives Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Plastic Adhesives Market Size
11.2 Middle East Plastic Adhesives Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Plastic Adhesives Market Size
12.2 Africa Plastic Adhesives Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Plastic Adhesives Market Size
13.2 Oceania Plastic Adhesives Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Plastic Adhesives Market Size
14.2 South America Plastic Adhesives Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Plastic Adhesives Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Plastic Adhesives Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Plastic Adhesives Market Size by Application
16 Plastic Adhesives Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter?s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
18.1 Research Methodology
18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
18.1.2 Data Source
18.2 Disclaimer
Market Segmentation
By Type
By Application
Regional Analysis
Asia-Pacific is expected to register the fastest growth due to rapid industrialization, expanding automotive production, and rising construction and packaging activities.
Key Players in the Global Plastic Adhesives Market
Competition is driven by bond strength, substrate compatibility, curing speed, environmental compliance, and application support.
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