The global wood adhesives market size is anticipated to reach USD 12.52 billion by 2030 and is projected to grow at CAGR of 8.6% from 2024 to 2030, as per the new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The increasing demand from engineered wood-based panel manufacturers is a significant driver of the market.
Adhesives are a preferred choice for binding wood strips, chips, fibers, strands, and veneers for manufacturing engineered wood-based panels such as plywood, particle board, oriented strand board, medium density fiberboard, and high density fiberboards. Increasing population and rapid urbanization accompanied with the government efforts to boost residential construction are likely to propel the demand for wood-based panels, which in turn is expected to support the market growth.
Urea-formaldehyde (UF) dominated the market in 2023 owing to its beneficial properties, namely, inflammability, low cost, light color, and a very rapid cure rate. However, low water resistance of the product is likely to restrain its utilization over the coming years. Melamine urea-formaldehyde (MUF) resins, which possess better water resistance properties, are increasingly being used in exterior applications that are more susceptible to moisture.
Soy-based adhesives have gained popularity owing to their low cost production, low emissions, and bio-based origin. Stringent regulations pertaining to the formaldehyde emissions that are emitted during the production of UF resin-based wood products has led to resurgence of soy-based adhesives demand. Hydrolyzed soy proteins added to phenol formaldehyde resins provide reduced costs without degrading performance.
Furniture is also expected to remain a major application for the product. Growing investment on high-end, branded furniture by the consumers is expected to positively affect the market. Major trends affecting the industry are sustainability, digitalization, and integration of home electronics into work & home furniture. These factors have facilitated innovation and new product development in the market.
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Urea-formaldehyde (UF) dominated the market in 2023 with a significant volume share of 31.4%, due to its low cost
Soy-based adhesives are anticipated to witness the fastest revenue growth, with a CAGR of 10.0% from 2024 to 2030. The environmental advantages offered by the product is estimated to play a key role for its increasing demand
Flooring is estimated to be the fastest growing application, in terms of revenue, with a CAGR of 9.3% from 2024 to 2030. Increasing construction spending and the rise in demand for luxurious and comfortable flooring is expected to facilitate the segment growth
Particle Board (PB) held the largest share in the wood adhesive consumption, with a significant volume share of 27.1% in 2023
Asia Pacific dominated the wood adhesives market with a significant volume share of 58.6% in 2023, owing to the extensive engineered wood-based panel production in the region
For this report, Grand View Research has segmented the global wood adhesives market report based on product, application, substrate, and region:
Wood Adhesives Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; Volume, Kilotons; 2018 - 2030)
Urea-formaldehyde (UF)
Melamine Urea-formaldehyde (MUF)
Phenol-formaldehyde (PF)
Isocyanates
Polyurethane
Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA)
Soy-based
Others
Wood Adhesives Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; Volume, Kilotons; 2018 - 2030)
Flooring
Furniture
Doors & Windows
Housing Components
Others
Wood Adhesives Substrate Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; Volume, Kilotons; 2018 - 2030)
Solid Wood
Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
Plywood
Particle Board (PB)
Medium-density Fiberboard (MDF)
High-density Fiberboard (HDF)
Others
Wood Adhesives Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; Volume, Kilotons; 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
U.K.
France
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Central & South America
Brazil
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
List of Key Players in the Wood Adhesives Market
H.B. Fuller
Henkel AG & Co., KGaA
Bostik S.A.
3M
Sika AG
Ashland, Inc.
Pidilite Industries Ltd.
Jubilant Industries Ltd.
AkzoNobel N.V.
Franklin Adhesives & Polymers.
DowDuPont Inc.
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