Adhesives and sealants market seen reaching $104.79 billion by 2030

The global adhesives and sealants market is projected to rise from $75.76 billion in 2025 to $104.79 billion in 2030, driven by construction, infrastructure upgrades, EV production and demand for eco-friendly formulations. Asia-Pacific led the market in 2025, while North America is expected to grow the fastest.

Why it matters: - Adhesives and sealants are core materials in construction, automotive, packaging and industrial manufacturing. - The market’s growth points to sustained demand for bonding, sealing, waterproofing and lightweight assembly solutions across major industries. - The shift toward low-VOC and environmentally compliant products also signals tighter pressure for cleaner industrial materials.

What happened: - The adhesives and sealants market is projected to grow from $75.76 billion in 2025 to $81.1 billion in 2026. - The market is forecast to reach $104.79 billion by 2030. - The forecast implies a 7.0% CAGR from 2025 to 2026 and a 6.6% CAGR through 2030. - The Business Research Company released the market outlook on Sept. 24, 2026. - The report says Asia-Pacific held the largest market share in 2025. - The report says North America is expected to post the fastest growth rate over the next several years.

The details: - Construction activity is one of the main growth drivers. - Infrastructure modernization is adding demand for bonding and sealing products. - Automotive production growth is supporting market expansion. - Packaged-goods demand is contributing to higher adhesives use. - Industrial manufacturing expansion is widening the market base. - Consumer demand for durable bonding products is also lifting usage. - Future growth is expected to come from broader adoption of lightweight materials. - Demand for eco-friendly formulations is increasing. - Electric vehicle production is creating more need for advanced bonding solutions. - Weather-resistant sealing products are gaining traction. - The report highlights growing use of high-performance structural adhesives and multifunctional adhesives and sealants. - The report also points to stronger demand for low-VOC products. - The market report covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - In June 2026, the UK Department for Business and Trade reported a 0.4% rise in total construction output in Q1 2026 versus Q4 2025. - The UK Department for Business and Trade also reported a 3.4% increase in repair and maintenance activity in the same period.

Between the lines: - Construction and infrastructure spending remain a reliable demand engine for adhesives and sealants. - The market is also shifting toward higher-spec materials as manufacturers use more lightweight substrates and seek lower-emission formulations. - Regional growth patterns suggest mature markets will keep expanding, but Asia-Pacific still anchors overall scale.

What's next: - The market is expected to keep expanding through 2030 as EV output, infrastructure work and material innovation continue. - Low-VOC, structural and multifunctional products are likely to take a larger share of demand. - The report’s added tools include TAM analysis, company scoring matrices, forecasting dashboards, hotspots infographics and updated trend analysis. - The Business Research Company is offering a free sample and the full report online: More information and the full report.

The bottom line: - Adhesives and sealants are moving from a steady industrial input to a faster-growing materials category, with construction, EVs and sustainability requirements shaping the next phase of demand.