World Adhesives & Sealants

Global demand for adhesives and sealants is forecast to rise 4.5 percent per year through 2019 to 20.2 million metric tons, valued at $64 billion. Packaging will remain the leading outlet, while construction will capture increased share. Reactive adhesives and sealants will be the fastest growing products.This study analyzes the 16.1 million metric ton world adhesives and sealants industry. It presents historical demand data (2004, 2009 and 2014) and forecasts (2019 and 2024) by product (e.g., water-based, reactive, hot melts, solvent-based, natural) and market (e.g., packaging, construction, tapes and labels, transportation equipment, consumer goods, textiles) for six world regions and 18 major countries.The study also considers market environment factors, details industry structure, evaluates company market share, and profiles 39 industry players, including Henkel, HB Fuller, and Bostik.