US Adhesives Industry Overview

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Study Period: | 2017 - 2028 |
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Largest Share by End User Industry: | Packaging |
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Fastest Growing by End User Industry: | Healthcare |
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CAGR: | 5.65 % |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
US Adhesives Market Analysis
The United States Adhesives Market is projected to register a CAGR of 5.65%
- Largest Segment by End User Industry - Packaging : The packaging industry holds the largest share of the US adhesives market owing to its widespread applications, including labeling, tapes, carton sealing, and joining.
- Fastest-growing Segment by End User Industry - Healthcare : Due to the increasing healthcare expenditure and rising investments in tissue engineering and medical device production, the healthcare industry is projected to witness the fastest growth in the market.
- Largest Segment by Technology - Water-borne : An environmentally friendly and economically viable solution, water-borne technology accounts for a major share of the market due to its well-recognized usage in food packaging applications through emulsion and dispersion systems.
- Largest Segment by Resin - Polyurethane : Polyurethane adhesive is the dominant resin-based adhesive owing to its wide applications in woodworking, building and construction, and automotive industries, both for interior and exterior applications.
US Adhesives Industry Segments
Aerospace, Automotive, Building And Construction, Footwear And Leather, Healthcare, Packaging, Woodworking And Joinery are covered as segments by End User Industry. Hot Melt, Reactive, Solvent-borne, UV Cured Adhesives, Water-borne are covered as segments by Technology. Acrylic, Cyanoacrylate, Epoxy, Polyurethane, Silicone, VAE/EVA are covered as segments by Resin.End User Industry | |
Aerospace | |
Automotive | |
Building And Construction | |
Footwear And Leather | |
Healthcare | |
Packaging | |
Woodworking And Joinery | |
Other End-user Industries |
Technology | |
Hot Melt | |
Reactive | |
Solvent-borne | |
UV Cured Adhesives | |
Water-borne |
Resin | |
Acrylic | |
Cyanoacrylate | |
Epoxy | |
Polyurethane | |
Silicone | |
VAE/EVA | |
Other Resins |
US Adhesives Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the US Adhesives Market according to our research experts:
Packaging is the largest segment by End User Industry.
- Adhesives are majorly consumed in the packaging industry in the country owing to their importance in bonding plastics, metals, and paper & cardboard packaging applications. Waterborne adhesives are highly consumed in the industry because of their cheaper cost and high bonding strength which is required in these applications. It is seen that nearly 394 thousand tons of water-borne adhesives are consumed in the packaging industry of the country during 2021.
- Adhesives are widely used in the construction
industry because of their diverse applications, such as roofing, flooring, prefabricated components joinery, and assembling. The US construction industry is expected to account for 11.1% of the global growth in
construction up to 2030. This is likely to result in an increase in demand for construction adhesives in the forecast period, 2022-2028.
- Adhesives are widely used in the automotive industry because of their application and adhesion capacity to various surfaces, such as glass, metal, plastic, and painted surfaces, along with their helpful features, such as extreme weather resistance, durability, and long-lasting abilities. Adhesives are used in engines, car interiors, and car gaskets. Electric vehicle sales increased by 2.4% in 2020 because of their increased demand for personal mobility. The electric vehicles segment of the automotive industry is expected to record a CAGR of 23.17% in the period 2022-2027 and increase the demand for automotive adhesives in the forecast period.
- Adhesives are used in the healthcare industry for applications such as assembling and bonding medical device parts. The increase in healthcare investments in the US market is expected to lead to an increase in demand for the industry in the forecast period.

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US Adhesives Market Competitor Analysis
The United States Adhesives Market is moderately consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 42.87%. The major players in this market are 3M, Arkema Group, H.B. Fuller Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA and Sika AG (sorted alphabetically).
US Adhesives Market Top Players
3M
Arkema Group
H.B. Fuller Company
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
Sika AG
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

US Adhesives Market Recent Developments
- April 2022: ITW Performance Polymers launched Plexus MA8105 as its newest adhesive with fast room-temperature curing, excellent mechanical properties, and a broad range of adhesion.
- February 2022: Arkema Group completed the acquisition of Ashland's Performance Adhesives business. Ashland is a world leader in high-performance adhesives in the United States.
- December 2021: Under the Nuplaviva brand, Arkema introduced a new range of disposable hygiene adhesive solutions formulated with bio-based renewable content.
US Adhesives Market Report - Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
2. REPORT OFFERS
3. INTRODUCTION
3.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
3.2. Scope of the Study
3.3. Research Methodology
4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
4.1. End User Trends
4.2. Regulatory Framework
4.3. Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1. End User Industry
5.1.1. Aerospace
5.1.2. Automotive
5.1.3. Building And Construction
5.1.4. Footwear And Leather
5.1.5. Healthcare
5.1.6. Packaging
5.1.7. Woodworking And Joinery
5.1.8. Other End-user Industries
5.2. Technology
5.2.1. Hot Melt
5.2.2. Reactive
5.2.3. Solvent-borne
5.2.4. UV Cured Adhesives
5.2.5. Water-borne
5.3. Resin
5.3.1. Acrylic
5.3.2. Cyanoacrylate
5.3.3. Epoxy
5.3.4. Polyurethane
5.3.5. Silicone
5.3.6. VAE/EVA
5.3.7. Other Resins
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1. Key Strategic Moves
6.2. Market Share Analysis
6.3. Company Landscape
6.4. Company Profiles
6.4.1. 3M
6.4.2. Arkema Group
6.4.3. AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION
6.4.4. Dow
6.4.5. H.B. Fuller Company
6.4.6. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
6.4.7. Huntsman International LLC
6.4.8. Illinois Tool Works Inc.
6.4.9. MAPEI S.p.A.
6.4.10. Sika AG
7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS CEOS
8. APPENDIX
8.1. Global Adhesives and Sealants Industry Overview
8.1.1. Overview
8.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework
8.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
8.1.4. Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
8.2. Sources & References
8.3. List of Tables & Figures
8.4. Primary Insights
8.5. Data Pack
8.6. Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
Figure 1:
UNITED STATES AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES, VOLUME IN UNITS, 2017-2028
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UNITED STATES AUTOMOBILE PRODUCTION, VOLUME IN UNITS, 2017-2028
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UNITED STATES NEW FLOOR AREA, VOLUME IN SQUARE FEET, 2017-2028
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UNITED STATES FOOTWEAR PRODUCTION, VOLUME IN PAIRS, 2017-2028
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UNITED STATES PAPER & PAPER BOARD AND PLASTIC PACKAGING, VOLUME IN TONS, 2017-2028
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UNITED STATES FURNITURE PRODUCTION, VOLUME IN UNITS, 2017-2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, BY END USER INDUSTRY, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, BY END USER INDUSTRY, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, BY END USER INDUSTRY, VOLUME SHARE (%), 2022 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, BY END USER INDUSTRY, VALUE SHARE (%), 2022 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, AEROSPACE, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, AEROSPACE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, AEROSPACE, BY TECHNOLOGY, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, AUTOMOTIVE, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, AUTOMOTIVE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, AUTOMOTIVE, BY TECHNOLOGY, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, BY TECHNOLOGY, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, FOOTWEAR AND LEATHER, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, FOOTWEAR AND LEATHER, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, FOOTWEAR AND LEATHER, BY TECHNOLOGY, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, HEALTHCARE, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, HEALTHCARE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, HEALTHCARE, BY TECHNOLOGY, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, PACKAGING, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, PACKAGING, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, PACKAGING, BY TECHNOLOGY, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, WOODWORKING AND JOINERY, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, WOODWORKING AND JOINERY, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, WOODWORKING AND JOINERY, BY TECHNOLOGY, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, OTHER END-USER INDUSTRIES, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, OTHER END-USER INDUSTRIES, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, OTHER END-USER INDUSTRIES, BY TECHNOLOGY, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY, VOLUME SHARE (%), 2022 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY, VALUE SHARE (%), 2022 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, HOT MELT, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, HOT MELT, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, HOT MELT, BY RESIN, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, REACTIVE, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, REACTIVE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, REACTIVE, BY RESIN, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, SOLVENT-BORNE, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, SOLVENT-BORNE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, SOLVENT-BORNE, BY RESIN, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, UV CURED ADHESIVES, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, UV CURED ADHESIVES, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, UV CURED ADHESIVES, BY RESIN, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, WATER-BORNE, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, WATER-BORNE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, WATER-BORNE, BY RESIN, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, BY RESIN, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, BY RESIN, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, BY RESIN, VOLUME SHARE (%), 2022 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, BY RESIN, VALUE SHARE (%), 2022 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, ACRYLIC, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, ACRYLIC, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, ACRYLIC, BY END USER INDUSTRY, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, CYANOACRYLATE, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, CYANOACRYLATE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, CYANOACRYLATE, BY END USER INDUSTRY, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, EPOXY, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, EPOXY, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, EPOXY, BY END USER INDUSTRY, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, POLYURETHANE, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, POLYURETHANE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, POLYURETHANE, BY END USER INDUSTRY, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, SILICONE, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, SILICONE, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, SILICONE, BY END USER INDUSTRY, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, VAE/EVA, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, VAE/EVA, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, VAE/EVA, BY END USER INDUSTRY, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, OTHER RESINS, VOLUME, TONS, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, OTHER RESINS, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, OTHER RESINS, BY END USER INDUSTRY, VALUE SHARE (%), 2021 VS 2028
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, 2019 - 2021
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2019 - 2021
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UNITED STATES ADHESIVES MARKET SHARE(%), BY MAJOR PLAYERS REVENUE, 2021
Market Definition
- End-user Industry - Building & Construction, Packaging, Automotive, Aerospace, Woodworking & Joinery, Footwear & Leather, Healthcare, and Others are the end-user industries considered under the adhesives market.
- Product - All adhesive products are considered in the market studied
- Resin - Under the scope of the study, resins like Polyurethane, Epoxy, Acrylic, Cyanoacrylate, VAE/EVA, and Silicone are considered
- Technology - For the purpose of this study, Water-borne, Solvent-borne, Reactive, Hot Melt, and UV Cured adhesive technologies are taken into consideration.
Research Methodology
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