UV-Curable Adhesives Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 4.79 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 6.25 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 5.46 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
UV-Curable Adhesives Market Analysis
The UV-Curable Adhesives Market size is estimated at USD 4.79 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 6.25 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.46% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nationwide lockdowns worldwide, disruption in manufacturing activities and supply chains, and production halts negatively impacted the market in 2020. However, conditions started recovering in 2021, thereby restoring the growth trajectory of the market.
- The major factors driving the market studied are the rising demand for UV adhesives in automotive and aerospace applications and the increasing demand for these adhesives due to favorable environmental regulations.
- On the flip side, the high cost of producing UV-curable adhesives and the availability of alternative adhesives are expected to hinder the market's growth.
- An increase in demand from the packaging industry and a rise in the technologies for UV-curable adhesives are expected to act as opportunities for the market studied.
- North America dominated the global market, with the highest consumption registered in the United States.
UV-Curable Adhesives Market Trends
Medical Segment to Witness Strong Market Growth
- UV-curable adhesives, celebrated for their durability, biocompatibility, lubricity, and resistance to chemicals and scratches, are pivotal in meeting labeling standards for various medical applications. These include medicines, medication patches, hydrogels, filters, test strips, and disposable items like blood bags and medical electronics.
- Owing to their distinct properties, UV-curable adhesives are carving a niche in the medical industry. They are instrumental in medical device assembly, notably bonding catheter components for robust, leak-proof seals.
- China is one of the world's largest and fastest-growing healthcare markets. In 2023, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) received a total of 13,260 applications for initial registrations, registration renewals, and changes in licensing items of Class III (Domestic and Overseas) and Class II (Overseas) medical devices and IVDs. The number of applications represented a 25.4% increase when compared to 2022. Of the 13,260 applications, the NMPA approved a total of 12,213 applications, and an additional 278 products were approved in comparison with the previous year.
- The healthcare and medical device industries in India have experienced significant growth in recent years. A wide range of medical devices, from consumables to implantable medical devices, are manufactured in India. Most medical devices produced in India are disposables like catheters, perfusion sets, extension lines, cannulas, feeding tubes, needles, syringes, and implants like cardiac stents, drug-eluting stents, intraocular lenses, and orthopedic implants.
- As per MedTech Europe, the European medical technologies market has been projected to reach approximately EUR 160 billion (USD 177.25 billion) in 2024. The leading markets include Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain. Valued at manufacturer prices, the European medical devices market constitutes 26.1% of the global market, making it the second-largest shareholder after the United States, which accounts for a 47.2% share. Over the past decade, the European medical devices market registered an average annual growth of 5.4%. In 2024, Europe boasts a positive trade balance in medical devices, standing at EUR 11 billion. Consistent with previous years, Europe's primary trade partners for medical devices have been the United States, China, Japan, and Mexico.
- All the abovementioned factors indicate a positive outlook for growth in market demand over the coming years.
North America to Dominate the Market
- North American countries are expected to dominate the UV-curable adhesives market. In recent times, there have been growing investments in semiconductor production in the United States and Canada, which has propelled demand for UV-curable adhesives in the region.
- In August 2024, the US Department of Commerce announced a USD 1.6 billion investment to enhance semiconductor production at Texas Instruments. Once fully operational, TI's Sherman facilities are projected to churn out over 100 million chips daily.
- In July 2024, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) unveiled a USD 120 million investment into the FABrIC (Fabrication of Integrated Components for the Internet’s Edge) network. This five-year initiative, with a total commitment exceeding USD 220 million, is set to strengthen Canada's semiconductor manufacturing and commercialization landscape.
- The medical industry has been another major consumer of UV-curable adhesives in the region in recent times. UV-curable adhesives are used in a wide range of medical applications, including syringe assembly and electronic components in medical devices.
- North America boasts the largest medical devices industry globally, spearheaded by the United States. In recent times, significant investments have been made in new healthcare manufacturing facilities across the country.
- In November 2023, Eli Lilly, a US pharmaceutical company, invested around USD 2.5 billion to build a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Germany for producing injectable pharmaceutical products and medical devices, including those for diabetes and obesity. The construction began in 2024, and the facility is expected to be operational by 2027.
- Such developments are expected to boost the demand for UV-curable adhesives in pharmaceutical products and medical device manufacturing.
- All such factors are expected to boost the demand in the North American UV-curable adhesives market during the forecast period.
UV-Curable Adhesives Industry Overview
The UV-curable adhesives market is fragmented and features diverse participants, ranging from major corporations to smaller regional entities. The major market players (not in any particular order) include Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, H.B. Fuller Company, 3M Company, Sika AG, and Dymax.
UV-Curable Adhesives Market Leaders
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Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
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H.B. Fuller Company
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3M
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Sika AG
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Dymax
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
UV-Curable Adhesives Market News
- June 2024: Dymax collaborated with Ingenieria en Sistemas de Adhesivos (ISASA) to expand its reach in Mexico. Through this, ISASA will promote and support Dymax’s cutting-edge, light-curable solutions to the general industrial markets.
- December 2023: Masterbond launched a new Masterbond UV 23 FLDC-80Tk, a moderate viscosity, cationic type system offering UV light and heat curing mechanisms.
UV-Curable Adhesives Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Assumptions
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
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4.1 Drivers
- 4.1.1 UV-curable Adhesives Gaining Traction in the Automotive and Aerospace Sectors
- 4.1.2 Growing Popularity Due to Favorable Environmental Regulations
- 4.1.3 Others Drivers
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4.2 Restraints
- 4.2.1 High Costs Associated With the Production of UV-curable Adhesives
- 4.2.2 Availability of Substitutes
- 4.2.3 Other Restraints
- 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
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4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
- 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
- 4.4.5 Degree of Competition
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value)
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5.1 Resin Type
- 5.1.1 Silicone
- 5.1.2 Acrylic
- 5.1.3 Polyurethane
- 5.1.4 Epoxy
- 5.1.5 Other Resin Types
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5.2 End-user Industry
- 5.2.1 Medical
- 5.2.2 Electrical and Electronics
- 5.2.3 Transportation
- 5.2.4 Packaging
- 5.2.5 Furniture
- 5.2.6 Other End-user Industries
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5.3 Geography
- 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
- 5.3.1.1 China
- 5.3.1.2 India
- 5.3.1.3 Japan
- 5.3.1.4 South Korea
- 5.3.1.5 Malaysia
- 5.3.1.6 Thailand
- 5.3.1.7 Indonesia
- 5.3.1.8 Vietnam
- 5.3.1.9 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.3.2 North America
- 5.3.2.1 United States
- 5.3.2.2 Canada
- 5.3.2.3 Mexico
- 5.3.3 Europe
- 5.3.3.1 Germany
- 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
- 5.3.3.3 Italy
- 5.3.3.4 France
- 5.3.3.5 Spain
- 5.3.3.6 NORDIC Countries
- 5.3.3.7 Turkey
- 5.3.3.8 Russia
- 5.3.3.9 Rest of Europe
- 5.3.4 South America
- 5.3.4.1 Brazil
- 5.3.4.2 Argentina
- 5.3.4.3 Colombia
- 5.3.4.4 Rest of South America
- 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa
- 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
- 5.3.5.2 Qatar
- 5.3.5.3 United Arab Emirates
- 5.3.5.4 Nigeria
- 5.3.5.5 Egypt
- 5.3.5.6 South Africa
- 5.3.5.7 Rest of Middle East and Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
- 6.2 Market Ranking Analysis
- 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
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6.4 Company Profiles
- 6.4.1 3M
- 6.4.2 Delo
- 6.4.3 Dymax
- 6.4.4 H.B. Fuller Company
- 6.4.5 Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
- 6.4.6 Master Bond Inc.
- 6.4.7 Panacol-elosol Gmbh
- 6.4.8 Parson Adhesives Inc.
- 6.4.9 Permabond LLC
- 6.4.10 Sika AG
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
- 7.1 Rising Demand for UV-curable Adhesives in the Booming Packaging Industry
- 7.2 Integration With Advanced Technologies
UV-Curable Adhesives Industry Segmentation
UV-curable adhesives can be cured without heating upon exposure to UV light or other radiation sources and then bonded to the required substrate. These adhesives offer beneficial properties such as superior thermal stability, optical clarity, and resistance to moisture, solvents, and chemicals.
The UV-curable adhesives market is segmented by resin type, end-user industry, and geography. By resin type, the market is segmented into silicone, acrylic, polyurethane, epoxy, and other resin types. By end-user industry, the market is segmented into medical, electrical and electronics, transportation, packaging, furniture, and other end-user industries. The report also covers the market sizes and forecasts for the UV-curable adhesives market in 27 countries across major regions. The report offers market sizes and forecasts in value (USD) for all the above segments.
| Resin Type | Silicone | |
| Acrylic | ||
| Polyurethane | ||
| Epoxy | ||
| Other Resin Types | ||
| End-user Industry | Medical | |
| Electrical and Electronics | ||
| Transportation | ||
| Packaging | ||
| Furniture | ||
| Other End-user Industries | ||
| Geography | Asia-Pacific | China |
| India | ||
| Japan | ||
| South Korea | ||
| Malaysia | ||
| Thailand | ||
| Indonesia | ||
| Vietnam | ||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
| Geography | North America | United States |
| Canada | ||
| Mexico | ||
| Geography | Europe | Germany |
| United Kingdom | ||
| Italy | ||
| France | ||
| Spain | ||
| NORDIC Countries | ||
| Turkey | ||
| Russia | ||
| Rest of Europe | ||
| Geography | South America | Brazil |
| Argentina | ||
| Colombia | ||
| Rest of South America | ||
| Geography | Middle East and Africa | Saudi Arabia |
| Qatar | ||
| United Arab Emirates | ||
| Nigeria | ||
| Egypt | ||
| South Africa | ||
| Rest of Middle East and Africa |
UV-Curable Adhesives Market Research FAQs
How big is the UV-Curable Adhesives Market?
The UV-Curable Adhesives Market size is expected to reach USD 4.79 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 5.46% to reach USD 6.25 billion by 2029.
What is the current UV-Curable Adhesives Market size?
In 2024, the UV-Curable Adhesives Market size is expected to reach USD 4.79 billion.
Who are the key players in UV-Curable Adhesives Market?
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, H.B. Fuller Company, 3M, Sika AG and Dymax are the major companies operating in the UV-Curable Adhesives Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in UV-Curable Adhesives Market?
Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in UV-Curable Adhesives Market?
In 2024, the North America accounts for the largest market share in UV-Curable Adhesives Market.
What years does this UV-Curable Adhesives Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the UV-Curable Adhesives Market size was estimated at USD 4.53 billion. The report covers the UV-Curable Adhesives Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the UV-Curable Adhesives Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
UV-Curable Adhesives Industry Report
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