Automotive Adhesives Market Overview, Opportunities and Development 2031

Historic Data: 2021-2023   |   Base Year: 2024   |   Forecast Period: 2025-2031

Coverage: Automotive Adhesives Market covers analysis by Type (Polyurethane Automotive Adhesives, Epoxy Automotive Adhesives, Silicone Automotive Adhesive, and Acrylics Automotive Adhesives); Application (Powertrain, Assembly Line, Body In White (BIW), and Paint Shop); Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars, LCVs, and HCVs), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South and Central America)

  • Report Date : Aug 2025
  • Report Code : TIPRE00002781
  • Category : Chemicals and Materials
  • Status : Upcoming
  • Available Report Formats : pdf-format excel-format
  • No. of Pages : 150

The Automotive Adhesives Market is expected to register a CAGR of 7% from 2025 to 2031, with a market size expanding from US$ XX million in 2024 to US$ XX Million by 2031.

The report is segmented by Type (Polyurethane Adhesives, Epoxy Adhesives, Silicone Adhesive, and Acrylics Adhesives). The report further presents analysis based on, Application (Powertrain, Assembly Line, Body In White (BIW), and Paint Shop). Based on Vehicle Type report is segmented into (Passenger Vehicles, Light Commercial Vehicles (LCV), Heavy Commercial Vehicles, and Two Wheelers and Others) The global analysis is further broken-down at regional level and major countries. The Report Offers the Value in USD for the above analysis and segments.

Purpose of the Report

The report Automotive Adhesives Market by The Insight Partners aims to describe the present landscape and future growth, top driving factors, challenges, and opportunities. This will provide insights to various business stakeholders, such as:

  • Technology Providers/Manufacturers: To understand the evolving market dynamics and know the potential growth opportunities, enabling them to make informed strategic decisions.
  • Investors: To conduct a comprehensive trend analysis regarding the market growth rate, market financial projections, and opportunities that exist across the value chain.
  • Regulatory bodies: To regulate policies and police activities in the market with the aim of minimizing abuse, preserving investor trust and confidence, and upholding the integrity and stability of the market.

Automotive Adhesives Market Segmentation

Type

  • Polyurethane Adhesives
  • Epoxy Adhesives
  • Silicone Adhesive
  • Acrylics Adhesives

Application

  • Powertrain
  • Assembly Line
  • Body In White
  • Paint Shop

Vehicle Type

  • Passenger Vehicles
  • Light Commercial Vehicles
  • Heavy Commercial Vehicles
  • Two Wheelers

Geography

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa
  • South and Central America

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Automotive Adhesives Market: Strategic Insights

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Automotive Adhesives Market Growth Drivers

  • Increase in Vehicle Production and Technological Advancements: The increasing production of vehicles stands out as one of the major boosting factors for the growth in demand for automotive adhesives. As the demand for vehicles increases globally, the manufacturers are elevating the production rates which calls for adequate bonding schemes of different parts. Adhesives are very important in coupling light materials to enhance the structure and maintain the vehicle weight at lower levels for better efficiency.
  • Technological Advancements in Adhesives for Modern Automotive Applications: Technology change is also another factor propelling the growth of automotive adhesives as observed. New raw materials for the manufacture of adhesives are emerging like increased tolerance of newly formulated adhesives to high temperatures and aggressive chemicals allowing for the manufacture of adhesive for modern-day vehicles. Such developments permit a much wider scope of use without ensuring that these adhesives will only be used in specific parts, such as body paints or internal elements.
  • Adhesive Solutions for Electric and Hybrid Cars: In addition, the growing preference for electric and hybrid cars has created a necessity for even more specific adhesives. High-performance applications require lightweight materials such as carbon fibre and advanced composites, which adhesive technology can provide. As car manufacturers embrace such materials for their energy efficiency, the need for advanced adhesive solutions is anticipated to rise exponentially.

Automotive Adhesives Market Future Trends

  • Development of Biobased Adhesives: Bio-based materials are gaining traction in all fields due to their improved environmental footprint and independence from petroleum resources that come with their use. Bio-based adhesives are natural polymeric materials consisting of high molecular weight and utilize biocompatible and biodegradable polymers to join two surfaces. These polymers are composed of molecular building blocks linked together to form various large and complex structures.
  • Innovations in Soy-Based Adhesives: In recent years, there have been developments in bio-based adhesives. For instance, soy-based adhesives are developed to replace urea formaldehyde (UF) resins to avoid concerns related to formaldehyde toxicity. The adhesives formulated from soy protein exhibit desirable dry bonding strength and reduce the dependency on petroleum resins. The biobased raw materials utilized in the adhesive are produced from regenerative sources.
  • Environmental Benefits of Bio-Based Adhesives: This leads to the reduction of CO2 emissions compared to fossil raw materials in the supply chain. Hence, the rising concern and awareness about the social and environmental impacts of conventional materials, manufacturers of adhesives are shifting toward environment-friendly bio-based materials, which is expected to offer lucrative opportunities for the automotive adhesives market growth during the forecast period.

Automotive Adhesives Market Opportunities

  • Sustainability Initiatives across the globe: Several manufacturers are focused on developing adhesives from biological sources and agro-wastes in response to the global focus on sustainable development and circular economies. In 2020, European Commission transitioned to a circular economy by adopting a Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) to reduce the consumption of natural and nonrenewable resources. This initiative is a precondition for the European Union to achieve its 2050 climate neutrality goal.
  • The Rise of Debondable Hot-Melt Adhesives: China and Europe's Circular Economy PlansIn 2021, the National Development and Reform Commission, China, published the Development Plan for the Circular Economy in the 14th Five Year Plan Period (2021–2025), penning various initiatives to promote recycling, remanufacturing, green product design, and renewable resource utilization. There is a switch in a trend toward recycling of adhesives from manufacturers in developed economies.
  • China and Europe's Circular Economy Plans: The development of debondable hot-melt adhesives made of high-performance materials from sustainable and natural biomolecules is in trend due to their ability of being recycled. Therefore, the growing awareness of sustainable development and increasing focus on a circular economy will propel the demand for recycled adhesives and reactivation processes in different industries in the coming years.

Automotive Adhesives Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Automotive Adhesives Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Automotive Adhesives Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

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Automotive Adhesives Market Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2024 US$ XX million
Market Size by 2031 US$ XX Million
Global CAGR (2025 - 2031) 7%
Historical Data 2021-2023
Forecast period 2025-2031
Segments Covered By Type
  • Polyurethane Adhesives
  • Epoxy Adhesives
  • Silicone Adhesive
  • Acrylics Adhesives
By Application
  • Powertrain
  • Assembly Line
  • Body In White
  • Paint Shop
By Vehicle Type
  • Passenger Vehicles
  • Light Commercial Vehicles
  • Heavy Commercial Vehicles
  • Two Wheelers
Regions and Countries Covered North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Middle East and Africa
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • 3M COMPANY
  • THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
  • PPG INDUSTRIES
  • ILLINOIS TOOL WORK CORPORATION
  • HENKEL & CO. KGAA
  • HB FULLER
  • SIKA AG
  • BOSTIK AG
  • SOLVAY S.A.

  • Automotive Adhesives Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

    The Automotive Adhesives Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

    Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.

    Major Companies operating in the Automotive Adhesives Market are:

    1. 3M COMPANY
    2. THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
    3. PPG INDUSTRIES
    4. ILLINOIS TOOL WORK CORPORATION
    5. HENKEL & CO. KGAA

    Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.


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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the future trend for automotive adhesives market?

    #Development of biobased adhesives is expected to be the key market trends.

    Which is the fastest growing segment based on type?

    Based on type, polyurethane adhesives is expected to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period

    Based on geography, which region held the largest share of the automotive adhesives market?

    Based on geography, Asia Pacific held the largest share of the automotive adhesives market due to the well-established automotive industry across the region

    What are the driving factors impacting the automotive adhesives market?

    Increase in Vehicle Production and Technological Advancements is driving the market growth

    What are the key players operating in the automotive adhesives market?

    3M COMPANY, THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY, PPG INDUSTRIES are some of the key players operating in the automotive adhesives market

    What is the expected CAGR of the Automotive Adhesives Market?

    The Automotive Adhesives Market is estimated to witness a CAGR of 7% from 2023 to 2031

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