United Kingdom Adhesives Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Resin (Acrylic, Cyanoacrylate, Epoxy, Polyurethane, Silicone, VAE/EVA, and Others), By Technology (Hot Melt, Reactive, Solvent-Borne, UV Cured Adhesives, and Water-Borne), and United Kingdom Adhesives Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2033

United Kingdom Adhesives Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The U.K. Adhesives Market Size was valued at USD 1.60 Billion in 2023.
• The U.K. Adhesives Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 5.87% from 2023 to 2033
• The U.K. Adhesives Market Size is Expected to reach USD 2.83 Billion by 2033

The United Kingdom Adhesives Market Size is anticipated to Exceed USD 2.83 Billion by 2033, Growing at a CAGR of 5.87% from 2023 to 2033. The growth in construction, packaging, healthcare, and automotive industries, demand for sustainable & low VOC adhesives, and government investment in infrastructure & housing are driving the growth of the adhesives market in the UK.     

Market Overview

The adhesives market refers to the industry for glues, sealants, and bonding agents that are used in diverse sectors, including automotive, construction, packaging, and more. Adhesives, also known as glue, cement, mucilage, or paste, are any non-metallic substances applied to one or both surfaces of two separate items that bind them together and resist their separation. The emergence of new/improved products offering better bonding and longer life is escalating the market growth of adhesives. Furthermore, the infrastructure and construction projects as well as the demand for sustainable and green products are propelling the adhesives market. The acceptance of edible packaging and growing innovations that have the potential to decrease the carbon footprint in the food industry is creating opportunities in the packaging of the food and beverage sector. The development of specialized adhesive solutions for wearable medical devices is providing lucrative opportunities in the adhesive market.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK adhesives market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom adhesives market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the UK adhesives market.

Driving Factors

The increasing demand for packaging adhesives with the growing population, urbanization, and changing consumer preferences, which are responsible for the steady expansion of the packaging sector, is propelling the adhesives market. Further, the development of some adhesive technology advancements, such as bio-inspired adhesives, nanotechnology-enhanced adhesives, and sustainable bio-based adhesives, is propelling the market growth. The rising investment in EVs by automobile manufacturers, owing to government regulations and purchase incentives, is driving the adhesive market growth. The growing investment in infrastructure development, including airports, bridges, dams, and metro stations, is also responsible for promoting market growth. The shift to minimally invasive medical procedures and wearable medical devices is propelling the market demand.

 Restraining Factors

The fluctuation in raw material prices affecting the production cost is hampering the adhesives market. Furthermore, the stringent regulations on using VOCs in adhesives are challenging the market.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom adhesives market share is classified into resin and technology. 

• The acrylic segment dominates the UK adhesives market with the largest market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period.

The United Kingdom adhesives market is segmented by resin into acrylic, cyanoacrylate, epoxy, polyurethane, silicone, VAE/EVA, and others. Among these, the acrylic segment dominates the UK adhesives market with the largest market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period. The ability of acrylic to bond a variety of materials such as metals, plastics, glass, ceramics, and wood, is propelling the market. Acrylic adhesives formulated from acrylic polymers are known for their versatility and wide range of applications.

• The water-borne segment dominated the market with the largest market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period.

The United Kingdom adhesives market is segmented by technology into hot melt, reactive, solvent-borne, UV cured adhesives, and water-borne. Among these, the water-borne segment dominated the market with the largest market share in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the projected period. Water-borne adhesive technology provides advanced bonding across a wide range of applications and is made using water, polymers, and additives. The increasing demand for ecologically friendly and sustainable products is driving the market demand in the water borne segment.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the U.K. adhesives market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• 3M
• Arkema Group
• AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION
• Beardow Adams
• Dow
• Follmann Chemie GmbH
• H.B. Fuller Company
• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
• Huntsman International LLC
• Sika AG
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting And Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Recent Developments

• In March 2022, Bostik and DGE announced the Partnership for Adhesives and Sealants Distribution in EMEA. The agreement, includes Born2BondTM engineering adhesives designed for ‘by-the-dot’ bonding applications in selected industries, such as automotive, electronics, luxury packaging, medical devices and MRO; as well as Bostik’s Industrial Adhesives & Sealants used in the manufacture and assembly of components across a diverse range of industrial sectors.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at U.K., regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom Adhesives Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

UK Adhesives Market, By Resin

• Acrylic
• Cyanoacrylate
• Epoxy
• Polyurethane
• Silicone
• VAE/EVA
• Others

UK Adhesives Market, By Technology

• Hot Melt
• Reactive
• Solvent-Borne
• UV Cured Adhesives
• Water-Borne