South America Polyurethane (PU) Adhesives Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The market is segmented by Resin Type (Thermoset and Thermoplastic), Technology (Water-borne, Solvent-borne, Hot-melt and Other Technologies), End-user Industry (Automotive and Aerospace, Building and Construction, Electrical and Electronics, Footwear and Leather, Healthcare, Packaging, and Other End-user Industries), and Geography (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Rest of South America).

South America Polyurethane (PU) Adhesives Market Size and Share

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South America Polyurethane (PU) Adhesives Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The South America Polyurethane Adhesives Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 2% during the forecast period.

  • Amongst technology, solvent-based stands to be the largest segment as it is extensively preferred for numerous industrial and construction applications.
  • However, innovation and development of bio-based adhesives and shifting focus toward adhesive bonding for composite materials are likely to offer opportunities for the PU adhesives market.
  • Brazil stands to be the largest market for PU adhesives in the region, with consumption being majorly driven by the growth in end-user industries, such as construction, automotive and packaging.

Competitive Landscape

South America polyurethane (PU) adhesives market is fragmented in nature. Some of the keyplayers in the market includes 3M, Arkema Group, Dow, H.B. Fuller, and Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, amongst others.

South America Polyurethane (PU) Adhesives Industry Leaders

  1. 3M

  2. Arkema Group

  3. Dow

  4. H.B. Fuller

  5. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Table of Contents for South America Polyurethane (PU) Adhesives Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Report

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Growth in Construction Industry
    • 4.1.2 Increased Application in Automotive and Aerospace Industry
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Stringent Environmental Regulations Regarding VOC Emissions
    • 4.2.2 Other Restraints
  • 4.3 Industry Value-chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Resin Type
    • 5.1.1 Thermoset
    • 5.1.2 Thermoplastic
  • 5.2 Technology
    • 5.2.1 Water Borne
    • 5.2.2 Solvent-borne
    • 5.2.3 Hot Melt
    • 5.2.4 Other Technologies
  • 5.3 End-user Industry
    • 5.3.1 Automotive and Aerospace
    • 5.3.2 Building and Construction
    • 5.3.3 Electrical and Electronics
    • 5.3.4 Footwear and Leather
    • 5.3.5 Healthcare
    • 5.3.6 Packaging
    • 5.3.7 Other End-user Industries
  • 5.4 Geography
    • 5.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.4.3 Chile
    • 5.4.4 Colombia
    • 5.4.5 Rest of South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis**
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 3M
    • 6.4.2 Arkema Group
    • 6.4.3 Ashland
    • 6.4.4 Avery Dennison Corporation
    • 6.4.5 Beardow Adams
    • 6.4.6 Dow
    • 6.4.7 Dymax Corporation
    • 6.4.8 Franklin International
    • 6.4.9 H.B. Fuller Company
    • 6.4.10 Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    • 6.4.11 Huntsman International LLC
    • 6.4.12 ITW Performance Polymers (Illinois Tool Works Inc.)
    • 6.4.13 Jowat AG
    • 6.4.14 Mapei Inc.
    • 6.4.15 Pidilite Industries Ltd.
    • 6.4.16 Sika AG
    • 6.4.17 Wacker Chemie AG
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Innovation and Development of Bio-based Adhesives
  • 7.2 Shifting Focus Toward Adhesive Bonding for Composite Materials
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South America Polyurethane (PU) Adhesives Market Report Scope

South America polyurethane (PU) adhesives market report include:

Resin Type
Thermoset
Thermoplastic
Technology
Water Borne
Solvent-borne
Hot Melt
Other Technologies
End-user Industry
Automotive and Aerospace
Building and Construction
Electrical and Electronics
Footwear and Leather
Healthcare
Packaging
Other End-user Industries
Geography
Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Colombia
Rest of South America
Resin Type Thermoset
Thermoplastic
Technology Water Borne
Solvent-borne
Hot Melt
Other Technologies
End-user Industry Automotive and Aerospace
Building and Construction
Electrical and Electronics
Footwear and Leather
Healthcare
Packaging
Other End-user Industries
Geography Brazil
Argentina
Chile
Colombia
Rest of South America
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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the current South America Polyurethane (PU) Adhesives Market size?

The South America Polyurethane (PU) Adhesives Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 2% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in South America Polyurethane (PU) Adhesives Market?

3M, Arkema Group, Dow, H.B. Fuller and Henkel AG & Co. KGaA are the major companies operating in the South America Polyurethane (PU) Adhesives Market.

What years does this South America Polyurethane (PU) Adhesives Market cover?

The report covers the South America Polyurethane (PU) Adhesives Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South America Polyurethane (PU) Adhesives Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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