Hot Melt Adhesives Market Size, Share, and Trends 2024 to 2034

The global hot melt adhesives market size is calculated at USD 9.31 billion in 2025 and is projected to surpass around USD 15.74 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 6% from 2025 to 2034. The Asia Pacific hot melt adhesives market size was estimated at USD 4.28 billion in 2025 and is expanding at a CAGR of 6.20% during the forecast period. The market sizing and forecasts are revenue-based (USD Million/Billion), with 2024 as the base year.

  • Last Updated : January 2025
  • Report Code : 1150
  • Category : Chemical and Material

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology (Premium Insights)

2.1. Research Approach

2.2. Data Sources

2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope 

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Market Classification and Scope

4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis 

4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Hot Melt Adhesives Market 

5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: Hot Melt Adhesives Industry Impact

5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry

5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy

5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape

6.1. Market Dynamics

6.1.1. Market Drivers

6.1.2. Market Restraints

6.1.3. Market Opportunities

6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers

6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers

6.2.3. Threat of substitute

6.2.4. Threat of new entrants

6.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players

7.1.3. Vendor Landscape

7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers

7.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 8. Global Hot Melt Adhesives Market, By Product

8.1. Hot Melt Adhesives Market, by Product, 2025-2034

8.1.1. Polyurethane

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

8.1.2. EVA

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

8.1.3. Polyolefin

8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

8.1.4. Rubber

8.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

8.1.5. Others

8.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

Chapter 9. Global Hot Melt Adhesives Market, By Application

9.1. Hot Melt Adhesives Market, by Application, 2025-2034

9.1.1. Assembly

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

9.1.2. Packaging

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

9.1.3. Woodworking

9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

9.1.4. Nonwovens

9.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

9.1.5. Automotive

9.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

9.1.6. Others

9.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2022-2034)

Chapter 10. Global Hot Melt Adhesives Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

10.1. North America

10.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.1.3. U.S.

10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.1.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.1.4. Rest of North America

10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.1.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.2. Europe

10.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.2.3. UK

10.2.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.2.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.2.4. Germany

10.2.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.2.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.2.5. France

10.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.2.6. Rest of Europe

10.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.3. APAC

10.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.3.3. India

10.3.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.3.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.3.4. China

10.3.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.3.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.3.5. Japan

10.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.3.6. Rest of APAC

10.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.4. MEA

10.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.4.3. GCC

10.4.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.4.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.4.4. North Africa

10.4.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.4.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.4.5. South Africa

10.4.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.4.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.4.6. Rest of MEA

10.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.5. Latin America

10.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.5.3. Brazil

10.5.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.5.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

10.5.4. Rest of LATAM

10.5.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Product (2022-2034)

10.5.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application (2022-2034)

Chapter 11. Company Profiles

11.1. B. Fuller Company

11.1.1. Company Overview

11.1.2. Product Offerings

11.1.3. Financial Performance

11.1.4. Recent Initiatives

11.2. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

11.2.1. Company Overview

11.2.2. Product Offerings

11.2.3. Financial Performance

11.2.4. Recent Initiatives

11.3. Dow Inc.

11.3.1. Company Overview

11.3.2. Product Offerings

11.3.3. Financial Performance

11.3.4. Recent Initiatives

11.4. Jowat SE

11.4.1. Company Overview

11.4.2. Product Offerings

11.4.3. Financial Performance

11.4.4. Recent Initiatives

11.5. Sika AG

11.5.1. Company Overview

11.5.2. Product Offerings

11.5.3. Financial Performance

11.5.4. Recent Initiatives

11.6. Arkema Group

11.6.1. Company Overview

11.6.2. Product Offerings

11.6.3. Financial Performance

11.6.4. Recent Initiatives

11.7. 3M

11.7.1. Company Overview

11.7.2. Product Offerings

11.7.3. Financial Performance

11.7.4. Recent Initiatives

11.8. Ashland Inc.

11.8.1. Company Overview

11.8.2. Product Offerings

11.8.3. Financial Performance

11.8.4. Recent Initiatives

11.9. Beardow Adams

11.9.1. Company Overview

11.9.2. Product Offerings

11.9.3. Financial Performance

11.9.4. Recent Initiatives

11.10. Avery Dennison Corporation

11.10.1. Company Overview

11.10.2. Product Offerings

11.10.3. Financial Performance

11.10.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 12. Research Methodology

12.1. Primary Research

12.2. Secondary Research

12.3. Assumptions

Chapter 13. Appendix

13.1. About Us

13.2. Glossary of Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global hot melt adhesives market size is expected to be worth around USD 15.74 billion by 2034 from USD 8.79 billion in 2024.

The global hot melt adhesives market is growing at a CAGR of 6% during the forecast period 2024 to 2034.

Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA) dominated the global hot melt adhesives market accounting for a revenue share of over 43% in the year 2024.

Packaging application segment captured the major market share accounting for over 31% of value share in 2024.

The Asia Pacific emerged as a dominating market and accounted for the revenue share of more than 46% in 2024.

North America estimated to grow at a rate near to 4.4%, in terms of value, from the year 2025 to 2034.

Some of the key players operating in the market are H.B. Fuller Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Dow Inc., Jowat SE, Sika AG, Arkema Group, 3M, Ashland Inc., Beardow Adams, and Avery Dennison Corporation among others.

Hot melt adhesives refer to a type of thermoplastic adhesive that is generally supplied in sticks and is manufactured to be melted in a hot glue gun thus termed as hot melt adhesives. These adhesives do not contain any pre warming signs related to crucial diseases such as cancer. In addition, the hot melts do not contain formaldehyde that further aids in its popularity among other adhesive materials. Hot melt adhesives are complete solid materials that are less influenced by the humid weather conditions. Besides this, they do not require expensive start-up as well as shut down processes during lamination.

Tremendous growth in the non-woven, woodworking, and packaging industries play an eminent role towards the market growth for hot melt adhesives. Increasing for non-woven disposables pertaining to rising awareness for hygiene expected to offer attractive growth prospects during the forecast timeframe. In addition to this, rising consumption of packaged food products is likely to offer attractive growth opportunities in the years to come. Furthermore, significant rise in the demand of the healthcare products are anticipated to create new avenues for the market growth. Hence, changing consumer’s lifestyle with high impact of western habits in terms of eating and clothing estimated to propel the market growth for hot melt adhesives in the near future.

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