Composite Adhesives Market Report

Market Analysis

• The composite adhesives market size was valued at USD 3.84 billion in 2024. The market is expected to reach USD 4.04 billion in 2025, up 5.18% than the value in 2024.
• During the forecast period of 2025-2032, the composite adhesives market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.14% to reach USD 5.69 billion in 2032.
• During 2025-2032, the composite adhesives industry is expected to generate a cumulative sales opportunity of USD 38.63 billion.

Composite Adhesives Market Statistics 

Have a look at the sales opportunities presented by the composite adhesives market in terms of growth, market forecast and segment opportunities.

Market Dynamics

Introduction:

What are composite adhesives?

Composite adhesives are high-performance bonding agents used to join composite materials, such as carbon fiber, fiberglass, or thermoplastics. These adhesives offer excellent strength, durability, and resistance to environmental factors. Commonly used in aerospace, automotive, and construction industries, they ensure structural integrity while reducing weight and enhancing design flexibility.

Market Drivers: 

Growing Construction Sector and Rising Infrastructure Development

The expanding construction sector and rising infrastructure development are among the key growth drivers in the composite adhesives market due to the rising demand for strong, light-weight composite material usage in bridges, buildings, and pipelines. Composite adhesives create tough, long-lasting bonding in such applications, with greater design flexibility, corrosion resistance, and less maintenance, which are needed for efficient, sustainable construction methods.

Market Challenges: 

Stringent Environmental Regulations

Stringent environmental regulations pose a significant challenge to the composite adhesives market, particularly due to the presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous chemicals in many formulations. Regulatory bodies globally enforce strict standards on emissions and chemical usage. Compliance often necessitates reformulation, increased R&D investment, and higher production costs, impacting product development and market competitiveness.

Market Opportunities:

Rising Demand from the Aerospace and Automotive Industries

The rising demand from the aerospace and automotive industries presents a significant growth opportunity for the composite adhesives market, as these sectors increasingly adopt lightweight composite materials to improve fuel efficiency and performance. Composite adhesives provide superior bonding strength, toughness, and weight saving and are thus best suited to structural and component assembly in these high-performance applications. Moreover, growing investments in these sectors further fuel market growth.

Market Segments' Analysis

By Product Type 

“Epoxy segment accounted for the largest market share and is further expected to be the fastest-growing segment of the composite adhesives market during the forecast period.”

• The composite adhesives market is segmented by product type into acrylic, epoxy, polyurethane, and cyanoacrylate.
• Epoxy segment accounted for the largest market share and is further expected to be the fastest-growing segment of the composite adhesives market during the forecast period, due to its exceptional mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and strong adhesion to a variety of substrates.
• Its versatility across aerospace, automotive, and construction industries, along with advancements in epoxy formulations, further drives its widespread adoption and market growth.

By Application Type

“Aerospace & Defense segment accounted for the largest market share and is further expected to be the fastest-growing segment of the composite adhesives market during the forecast period.”

• The composite adhesives market is segmented by mode of supply into trucks and trans-shipment & bunkering.
• Aerospace & Defense segment accounted for the largest market share and is further expected to be the fastest-growing segment of the composite adhesives market during the forecast period, due to increasing use of lightweight composite materials for improved fuel efficiency and better performance.
• Composite adhesives offer high strength, durability, and resistance to extreme conditions, making them ideal for aircraft and defense applications. Furthermore, rising investments and technological advancements in this sector further drive market expansion.

Regional Analysis 

“Asia-Pacific is expected to be the dominant and the fastest-growing region over the forecasted period.”

• In terms of region, the composite adhesives market is segmented into the North American region, the European region, the Asia-Pacific region, and the rest of the world.
• Asia-Pacific is expected to be the dominant and the fastest-growing region over the forecasted period, due to rapid industrialization, expanding automotive and aerospace sectors, and significant infrastructure development.
• Growing demand for lightweight and durable materials, coupled with increased manufacturing activities and rising investments in renewable energy and construction projects, further accelerates the adoption of composite adhesives across the region.

Key Players

Most of the major players compete in some of the factors, including price, service offerings, regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the composite adhesives market -  

• Huntsman International LLC.
• Illinois Tool Works Inc.
• Permabond LLC
• Parker Hannifin Corp
• Sika AG
• 3M
• Bostik
• Dow
• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
• H.B. Fuller

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Recent Developments/Mergers & Acquisitions: 

• In May 2024, H.B. Fuller acquired ND Industries Inc., a company known for its Vibra-Tite® brand of adhesives and fastener locking and sealing solutions. ND Industries reported around $70 million in revenue in fiscal year 2023. This strategic move was intended to broaden H.B. Fuller’s portfolio and strengthen its position in the rapidly expanding, high-margin sectors of the functional coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) market.

Report Features

This report provides market intelligence most comprehensively. The report structure has been kept so that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into market dynamics and will enable strategic decision-making for existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
• Market trend and forecast analysis.
• Market segment trend and forecast.
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

Market Segmentation 

This report studies the market, covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The composite adhesives market is segmented into the following categories. 

Composite Adhesives Market, by Product Type

• Acrylic
• Epoxy
• Polyurethane
• Cyanoacrylate

Composite Adhesives Market, by Application Type

• Automotive & Transportation
• Aerospace & Defense
• Electrical & Electronics
• Construction & Infrastructure

Composite Adhesives Market, by Region

• North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, Italy, The UK, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others)

Research Methodology

• This strategic assessment report from Stratview Research provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s composite adhesives market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period. 
• The report segments and analyzes the market in the most detailed manner to provide a panoramic view of the market.
• The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for market participants and investors in identifying the low-hanging fruits available in the market and formulating growth strategies to expedite their growth process.
• This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools.
• More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data.
• We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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• Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to three players)
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• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Service portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

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