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Automotive Adhesives Market Size, Share and Forecast 2026-2036

The global automotive adhesives market is worth USD 7.7 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 14.8 bn by 2036, growing at a 6.8% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Polyurethane is the largest by chemistry segment.

USD 7.7 bnMarket size 2026
USD 14.8 bnForecast 2036
6.8%CAGR 2026-2036
ChinaLargest country

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Market overview

The global automotive adhesives market is worth USD 7.7 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 14.8 bn by 2036, growing at a 6.8% CAGR. China is the largest country market and Polyurethane is the largest by chemistry segment.

ScopeStructural and non-structural adhesives, sealants and bonding agents used to assemble vehicles: windshield, body-in-white, trim, interior, battery and powertrain bonding.
IndustryAutomotive
Value 2025USD 7.2 bn
Value 2026USD 7.7 bn
Value 2036USD 14.8 bn
CAGR 2026-20366.8%
Volume 20261,213 thousand tonnes
Volume 20362,119 thousand tonnes
Average price 2026USD 6,323 per tonne
Report priceStarts from USD 1,999
PublishedNovember 2026

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Automotive Adhesives market size and forecast, 2026-2036

Exhibit 1The global automotive adhesives market is forecast to grow from USD 7.7 bn in 2026 to USD 14.8 bn by 2036, a rise of 93%Global market value in USD: 2025 base year, 2026 estimate and forecast to 2036. CAGR 2026 to 2036: 6.8%
Automotive Adhesives market value, 2025 to 2036Market value by year. 2025: USD 7.2 bn; 2026: USD 7.7 bn; 2027: USD 8.2 bn; 2028: USD 8.7 bn; 2029: USD 9.3 bn; 2030: USD 10.0 bn; 2031: USD 10.7 bn; 2032: USD 11.4 bn; 2033: USD 12.2 bn; 2034: USD 13.0 bn; 2035: USD 13.9 bn; 2036: USD 14.8 bn. Compound annual growth rate 2026 to 2036: 6.8%.20257.7 bn202610.7 bn203114.8 bn20366.8% CAGR

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YearMarket value
2026USD 7.7 bn
2027USD 8.2 bn
2028USD 8.7 bn
2029USD 9.3 bn
2030USD 10.0 bn
2031USD 10.7 bn
2032USD 11.4 bn
2033USD 12.2 bn
2034USD 13.0 bn
2035USD 13.9 bn
2036USD 14.8 bn

Automotive Adhesives market segmentation

By chemistry

Exhibit 2Polyurethane is the largest segment by chemistry, with 36.0% of 2026 revenueEstimated share of 2026 global revenue, by chemistry
Automotive Adhesives market share by chemistry, 2026Share of 2026 revenue by chemistry. Polyurethane: 36.0%; Epoxy: 20.0%; Silicone and MS polymer: 16.0%; Acrylic: 14.0%; Other chemistries: 14.0%.Polyurethane36.0%Epoxy20.0%Silicone and MS polymer16.0%Acrylic14.0%Other chemistries14.0%

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Polyurethane36.0%35.5%USD 2.8 bn6.7%
Epoxy20.0%21.7%USD 1.5 bn7.7%
Acrylic14.0%14.5%USD 1.1 bn7.2%
Silicone and MS polymer16.0%15.8%USD 1.2 bn6.7%
Other chemistries14.0%12.6%USD 1.1 bn5.7%

By application

Exhibit 3Body in white and structure adds the most revenue by application, growing from USD 2.0 bn in 2026 to USD 4.1 bn by 2036Estimated revenue in USD by application, 2026 and 2036 forecast
Automotive Adhesives market by application, 2026 and 2036Revenue by application in 2026 and 2036. Body in white and structure: USD 2.0 bn in 2026, USD 4.1 bn in 2036, change +105%; Interior and trim: USD 1.8 bn in 2026, USD 3.3 bn in 2036, change +78%; Powertrain and battery: USD 1.2 bn in 2026, USD 3.0 bn in 2036, change +146%; Glass and glazing: USD 1.4 bn in 2026, USD 2.3 bn in 2036, change +70%; Exterior and other uses: USD 1.2 bn in 2026, USD 2.1 bn in 2036, change +70%.20262036 forecastChangeBody in white and structure+105%2.0 bn4.1 bnInterior and trim+78%1.8 bn3.3 bnPowertrain and battery+146%1.2 bn3.0 bnGlass and glazing+70%1.4 bn2.3 bnExterior and other uses+70%1.2 bn2.1 bn

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SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Body in white and structure26.0%27.6%USD 2.0 bn7.4%
Glass and glazing18.0%15.8%USD 1.4 bn5.4%
Interior and trim24.0%22.1%USD 1.8 bn5.9%
Powertrain and battery16.0%20.4%USD 1.2 bn9.4%
Exterior and other uses16.0%14.1%USD 1.2 bn5.4%

By vehicle

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Passenger cars74.0%70.9%USD 5.7 bn6.3%
Commercial vehicles16.0%14.6%USD 1.2 bn5.8%
Electric vehicles10.0%14.5%USD 767 mn10.8%

By curing technology

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Heat-cured36.0%33.0%USD 2.8 bn5.9%
Room-temperature two-part28.0%28.0%USD 2.1 bn6.8%
Moisture-cured20.0%18.0%USD 1.5 bn5.7%
UV and light-cured16.0%21.0%USD 1.2 bn9.7%

By end customer

SegmentShare 2026Share 2036Value 2026CAGR 2026-36
Vehicle manufacturers66.0%62.0%USD 5.1 bn6.1%
Tier-1 and tier-2 suppliers22.0%25.0%USD 1.7 bn8.2%
Collision repair shops12.0%13.0%USD 920 mn7.7%

Top 25 countries for automotive adhesives by revenue

Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 84.5% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.3%.

Exhibit 4China is the largest country market at USD 2.3 bn in 2026, and the three largest countries hold 55.0% of global revenueEstimated 2026 revenue in USD and share of the global market, ten largest countries
Automotive Adhesives market, ten largest countries in 2026Ten largest countries by 2026 revenue. China: USD 2.3 bn, 30.0%; United States: USD 1.2 bn, 15.0%; Germany: USD 767 mn, 10.0%; Japan: USD 613 mn, 8.0%; South Korea: USD 383 mn, 5.0%; India: USD 383 mn, 5.0%; Mexico: USD 268 mn, 3.5%; France: USD 230 mn, 3.0%; Spain: USD 192 mn, 2.5%; United Kingdom: USD 192 mn, 2.5%.China2.3 bn 30.0%United States1.2 bn 15.0%Germany767 mn 10.0%Japan613 mn 8.0%South Korea383 mn 5.0%India383 mn 5.0%Mexico268 mn 3.5%France230 mn 3.0%Spain192 mn 2.5%United Kingdom192 mn 2.5%

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#CountryValue 2026Share 2026Value 2036CAGR 2026-36
1ChinaUSD 2.3 bn30.0%USD 5.1 bn8.3%
2United StatesUSD 1.2 bn15.0%USD 1.9 bn5.3%
3GermanyUSD 767 mn10.0%USD 1.2 bn4.8%
4JapanUSD 613 mn8.0%USD 933 mn4.3%
5South KoreaUSD 383 mn5.0%USD 711 mn6.4%
6IndiaUSD 383 mn5.0%USD 1.0 bn10.3%
7MexicoUSD 268 mn3.5%USD 548 mn7.4%
8FranceUSD 230 mn3.0%USD 370 mn4.9%
9SpainUSD 192 mn2.5%USD 326 mn5.4%
10United KingdomUSD 192 mn2.5%USD 311 mn5.0%
11TurkeyUSD 94 mn1.2%USD 204 mn8.0%
12CanadaUSD 79 mn1.0%USD 144 mn6.2%
13ThailandUSD 75 mn1.0%USD 161 mn7.9%
14PolandUSD 74 mn1.0%USD 163 mn8.2%
15ItalyUSD 74 mn1.0%USD 127 mn5.6%
16IndonesiaUSD 69 mn0.9%USD 154 mn8.4%
17BrazilUSD 57 mn0.7%USD 111 mn6.9%
18Czech RepublicUSD 49 mn0.6%USD 95 mn6.8%
19RussiaUSD 42 mn0.6%USD 76 mn6.0%
20RomaniaUSD 41 mn0.5%USD 87 mn8.0%
21AustraliaUSD 38 mn0.5%USD 68 mn5.9%
22VietnamUSD 37 mn0.5%USD 78 mn7.9%
23HungaryUSD 37 mn0.5%USD 81 mn8.3%
24MalaysiaUSD 32 mn0.4%USD 68 mn7.8%
25IranUSD 32 mn0.4%USD 70 mn8.0%
Rest of worldUSD 358 mn4.7%USD 637 mn5.9%
Exhibit 5China and United States account for 50% of the USD 7.1 bn the market is forecast to add by 2036Forecast revenue added between 2026 and 2036 by country, in USD
Automotive Adhesives market, where the growth to 2036 comes fromRevenue added between 2026 and 2036. Market value 2026: USD 7.7 bn. China: +USD 2.8 bn; United States: +USD 774 mn; India: +USD 638 mn; Germany: +USD 462 mn; South Korea: +USD 327 mn; 20 other countries: +USD 1.8 bn; Rest of world: +USD 278 mn. Market value 2036: USD 14.8 bn.Market value 20267.7 bnChina+2.8 bnUnited States+774 mnIndia+638 mnGermany+462 mnSouth Korea+327 mn20 other countries+1.8 bnRest of world+278 mnMarket value 203614.8 bn

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Competitive landscape

Group 1: Global leaders

  • Henkel
  • Sika
  • 3M
  • Dow
  • H.B. Fuller
  • Arkema
  • Illinois Tool Works
  • DuPont
  • Tesa

Group 2: Regional and specialist players

  • Huntsman
  • Parker Hannifin
  • Wacker Chemie
  • Soudal
  • Sunstar Engineering
  • Cemedine
  • ThreeBond
  • Yokohama Rubber

Group 3: Emerging and niche players

  • Permabond
  • Jowat
  • Scott Bader
  • Kleiberit

Research methodology

Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the automotive adhesives market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.

The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 6.8% is calculated from the resulting values.

The market is divided by chemistry, by application, by vehicle, by curing technology, by end customer. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.

Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.

Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.

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Frequently asked questions

How big is the automotive adhesives market?

The global automotive adhesives market is estimated at USD 7.2 bn in 2025 and USD 7.7 bn in 2026.

How fast will the automotive adhesives market grow?

It is forecast to reach USD 14.8 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 6.8% from 2026, an increase of USD 7.1 bn.

Which country is the largest market for automotive adhesives?

China is the largest market by revenue at USD 2.3 bn in 2026, 30.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 55.0%.

Which country is growing fastest?

Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 10.3% a year from 2026 to 2036.

Which automotive adhesives segment is largest?

In the by chemistry split, Polyurethane is the largest segment with 36.0% of 2026 revenue.

Who are the leading automotive adhesives companies?

Global leaders include Henkel, Sika, 3M, Dow.

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