According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Contact Cements market size was valued at US$ 1366 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 1806 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 4.1% during review period.
Contact cement is a type of adhesive that is known for its strong bonding capabilities. It is commonly used in various applications such as woodworking, construction, and crafting. Contact cement is typically available in liquid or gel forms, and it is applied by brushing or rolling it onto the surfaces to be bonded. Once the adhesive is applied, the two surfaces are pressed together firmly and allowed to bond for several hours. Contact cement creates an instant bond and offers excellent resistance to temperature, moisture, and chemicals.
In 2024, global Contact Cements sales reached 290,000 Tons, with an average global market price of around 4,400 USD/Ton. Production capacity reached 300,000 Tons, with a gross profit margin of approximately 23%.
Global Contact Cements key players include Henkel, 3M, H.B. Fuller, Bostik (Arkema) and Illinois Tool Works (ITW), etc. Global top five manufacturers hold a share about 60%.
The largest market is APAC, has a share over 35%, followed by Americas and Europe, with around 34% and 25% market share respectively.
In terms of product, Water-based Adhesives is the largest segment, with a share about 65%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Construction, has a share over 45%, followed by Shoes and Leather Goods, Transportation, etc.
With the continued development of home renovation, electronics assembly, automotive manufacturing, and the handicraft and creative industries, the demand for high-performance, fast-curing, and multi-material adhesives continues to increase. Modern contact cements not only emphasize bond strength but also increasingly focus on heat, moisture, and chemical resistance to meet the requirements of complex application scenarios. Industry players are also continuously promoting product upgrades, such as launching low-odor, environmentally friendly, and recyclable contact adhesives to comply with green environmental regulations and consumer health needs. At the same time, the development of intelligent manufacturing and automated assembly has driven the evolution of industrial-grade contact adhesives towards high precision, rapid curing and high reliability.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Contact Cements market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Contact Cements market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Contact Cements market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Contact Cements market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Contact Cements market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and ASP (US$/Ton), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Contact Cements
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Contact Cements market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include H.B. Fuller, 3M, Synthomer, ITW, Sika, Bolton Adhesives, Wilsonart, Jowat, Newstar Adhesives, Genkem, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Contact Cements market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Solvent-based Adhesives
Water-based Adhesives
Market segment by Application
Construction
Shoes and Leather Goods
Transportation
Others
Major players covered
H.B. Fuller
3M
Synthomer
ITW
Sika
Bolton Adhesives
Wilsonart
Jowat
Newstar Adhesives
Genkem
CRC
K-FLEX
Henkel
Gleihow New Materials
Evergain Adhesive
Bostik (Arkema)
WEICON
KENT
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Contact Cements product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Contact Cements, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Contact Cements from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Contact Cements competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Contact Cements breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Contact Cements market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Contact Cements.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Contact Cements sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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