Adhesives & Sealants

US demand for adhesives and sealants is forecast to increase 2.8 percent per year to 6.4 billion pounds in 2019, valued at $12.8 billion. Reactive adhesives and sealants will be the fastest growing types. The construction market will lead gains, while the manufacturing and assembly market will remain the largest segment.This study analyzes the 5.6 billion pound US adhesives and sealants industry. It presents historical demand data (2004, 2009 and 2014) and forecasts (2019 and 2024) by product (e.g., emulsions and dispersions, reactive, hot melt, solvent-based, natural adhesives and sealants) and market (e.g., manufacturing and assembly, packaging, construction, consumer).The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share, and profiles 39 industry players, including Henkel, HB Fuller, and RPM International.