The acrylic adhesives market is projected to grow from USD 8.84 Billion in 2017 to USD 11.72 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.81% between 2017 and 2022. The report "Acrylic Adhesives Market by Type (Acrylic Polymer Emulsion, Cyanoacrylic, Methacrylic, UV Curable Acrylic), Application (Paper & Packaging, Construction, Transportation, Medical, Consumer, Electronics), Technology, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022"
Technological advancements are expected to fuel the demand for acrylic adhesives in mature markets, such as North America and Europe. Properties such as less cure time, increased performance benefits, better adhesion to a variety of substrates, and resistance to chemicals and various innovations in acrylic adhesive products are expected to drive the growth of the market in the near future. The acrylic adhesives market is shifting from traditional solvent-based adhesives to high-performance products such as reactive acrylic and pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesives, driven by the requirement of superior performance.
Paper & packaging was the largest application segment of the acrylic adhesives market in 2016. Increasing demand for consumer goods in several countries across the globe is a key factor expected to fuel the growth of the paper & packaging segment in the coming years. In the packaging application, acrylic adhesives are extensively used in the production of labels, cases and cartons. Other applications of acrylic adhesives include building & construction, woodworking, transportation, consumer, and leather & footwear, among others.
Key companies operational in the market include Henkel AG & Company (Germany), 3M Company (U.S.), Bostik SA (France), H.B. Fuller (U.S.), Illinois Tool Works Inc. (U.S.), Avery Dennison (U.S.), Sika AG (Switzerland), and Royal Adhesives & Sealants, LLC (U.S.).
