Europe Polyurethane (PU) Adhesives Market - Segmented by Product Type, End-User Industry and Geography - Trends and Forecasts (2017 - 2022)

The market is estimated to be valued at USD XX million in 2016 and is likely to reach USD XX million by 2021, at an estimated CAGR of XX % during the forecast period from 2016-2021.

Polyurethane (PU) adhesives are polymer-based adhesives, prepared from urethane polymers with a chemical base of an isocyanate group. They provide a strong bonding between two substrates. Polyurethane adhesives are available as both, thermoplastic and thermoset adhesives. They are commonly known as elastic adhesives, owing to their excellent elasticity and elongation properties.

Market Dynamics

Polyurethane (PU) adhesives, owing to their high fracture resistance, excellent elongation and elasticity properties (before the occurring of fracture) are becoming an integral part of various commercial and industrial sectors. The polyurethane adhesives market is driven by many factors, such as the growing automotive industry in the region, increased usage in footwear, dynamic economic development in emerging economies in the region, etc.  However, this market faces certain drawbacks, such as volatility in the raw material prices and stringent environmental regulations regarding VOC emissions.

Market Segmentation

Europe polyurethane (PU) adhesives market, based on product type, can be segmented into thermosetting, thermoplastics, and others. In addition, it is also segmented as per the major end-user sectors into automotive, construction, furniture, packaging, electrical and electronics, footwear, and others (Europe polyurethane adhesives market, by end-user industry, is mentioned below).

The market is segmented by countries into Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, the Nordic countries and Rest of Europe.

Opportunities and Major Players

The recovering construction industry in the region and the growing usage in niche applications are expected to offer numerous opportunities for the growth of the Europe polyurethane (PU) adhesives market.

Some of the major companies dominating this market for its products, services, and continuous product developments are:

• 3M
• Arkema Group (Bostik SA)
• Dow Chemicals
• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
• Ashland Inc.

Key Deliverables in the Study

• Market analysis for the Europe polyurethane (PU) adhesives market, with region-specific assessments and competition analysis on a global and regional scale.
• Market definition along with the identification of key drivers and restraints.
• Identification of factors instrumental in changing the market scenario, rising prospective opportunities, and identification of key companies that can influence this market on a global and regional scale.
• Extensively researched competitive landscape section with profiles of major companies along with their market share.
• Identification and analysis of the macro and micro factors that affect the Europe Polyurethane (PU) Adhesives market on both, global and regional scales.
• A comprehensive list of key market players along with the analysis of their current strategic interests and key financial information.
• A wide-ranging knowledge and insights about the major players in this industry and the key strategies adopted by them to sustain and grow in the studied market.
• Insights on the major countries/regions where this industry is growing and identification of the regions that are still untapped.