Global Water-based Adhesives Market Size & Outlook

The global water-based adhesives market size was estimated at USD 38,633.3 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 66,595.2 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$38,633.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$66,595.2
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
9.5%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global water-based adhesives market highlights

  • The global water-based adhesives market generated a revenue of USD 38,633.3 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 66,595.2 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 9.5% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, acrylic polymer emulsion accounted for a revenue of USD 15,888.5 million in 2024.
  • Acrylic Polymer Emulsion is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, Mexico is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 38,633.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 66,595.2 million
Growth rate9.5% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentAcrylic polymer emulsion
Fastest growing segmentAcrylic Polymer Emulsion
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationAcrylic Polymer Emulsion, Polyvinyl Acetate Emulsion, Vinyl Acetate Ethylene Emulsion, Styrene Butadiene Latex, Polyurethane Dispersions, Other Type

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 50.7% of the global water-based adhesives market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Mexico is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 7,231.1 million by 2030.

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Water-based Adhesives Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
H.B. Fuller Co View profile 7200 1200 Willow Lake Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, United States, 55110-5101 https://www.hbfuller.com
PPG Industries Inc View profile 53000 One PPG Place, Pittsburgh, PA, United States, 15272 https://www.ppg.com
Akzo Nobel NV View profile 35500 Christian Neefestraat 2, Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands, 1077 WW https://www.akzonobel.com
Ashland Inc View profile 3800 8145 Blazer Drive, Wilmington, DE, United States, 19808 http://www.ashland.com
DuPont de Nemours Inc View profile 24000 974 Centre Road, Building 730, Wilmington, DE, United States, 19805 https://www.dupont.com
Bayer AG View profile 99723 Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 1, Leverkusen, NW, Germany, 51368 https://www.bayer.com
Henkel AG & Co KGaA View profile 48000 Henkelstrasse 67, Duesseldorf, NW, Germany, 40589 https://www.henkel.com
Sika AG View profile 33547 Zugerstrasse 50, Baar, Switzerland, 6340 https://www.sika.com
Arkema SA View profile 11039 420 rue d’Estienne d’Orves, Colombes, France, 92700 https://www.arkema.com
Dow Inc View profile 35900 2211 H.H. Dow Way, Midland, MI, United States, 48674 https://www.dow.com
3M Co View profile 85000 3M Center, St. Paul, MN, United States, 55144 https://www.3m.com

Global water-based adhesives market outlook

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Acrylic polymer emulsion was the largest segment with a revenue share of 41.13% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global water-based adhesives market based on acrylic polymer emulsion, polyvinyl acetate emulsion, vinyl acetate ethylene emulsion, styrene butadiene latex, polyurethane dispersions, other type covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Water-based Adhesives Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Polyvinyl Acetate Emulsion
    • Vinyl Acetate Ethylene Emulsion
    • Other Type
    • Acrylic Polymer Emulsion
    • Styrene Butadiene Latex
    • Polyurethane Dispersions
  • Global Water-based Adhesives Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Tapes & Labels
    • Woodworking
    • Other Application
    • Paper & Packaging
    • Building & Construction
    • Automotive & Transportation

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