According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging market size was valued at US$ 256 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 339 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 4.0% during review period.
Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging are reactive laminating adhesive systems used to bond two or more flexible substrates, such as plastic films, metallized films, paper, or aluminum foil, into multilayer packaging structures without using solvent carriers. In current industrial practice, these products are most commonly 100% solids, two-component polyurethane systems composed mainly of an isocyanate component and a polyol component, which react after application to form the final adhesive layer. They are widely used because they eliminate solvent evaporation during lamination, support high-speed converting, and are suitable for many food and non-food flexible packaging structures.
In 2025, global Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging production reached approximately 71,143 tons, with an average global market price of around US$ 3,500 per ton.
The supply chain for Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging features upstream raw material suppliers providing key components including isocyanates (MDI, TDI), polyols (polyester, polyether), and performance additives (catalysts, stabilizers, adhesion promoters), whose pricing volatility directly impacts adhesive costs; adhesive manufacturers then formulate, blend, and package these materials into ready-to-use products, investing in R&D for improved performance (low migration, recyclability) and regulatory compliance; downstream partners include flexible packaging converters who apply adhesives to substrates using specialized equipment to create multi-layer laminates, which are then supplied to brand owners in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors for final product packaging. This value chain is characterized by close collaboration between manufacturers and converters to optimize process efficiency, while brand owners increasingly drive demand for sustainable, low-migration solutions that meet consumer expectations and global packaging regulations.
The cost structure of Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging is dominated by raw materials (65-75% of total cost), with isocyanates (MDI/TDI) and polyols accounting for the largest share, followed by performance additives and packaging materials. Manufacturing costs (10-15%) include energy for mixing, quality control testing, and specialized equipment maintenance, while R&D expenses (5-8%) focus on developing low-migration formulations, recyclable systems, and process optimization technologies. Additional costs encompass logistics (3-5%) for transporting high-viscosity materials, regulatory compliance (2-4%) for food contact safety certifications, and sales/marketing (3-5%) to promote sustainability benefits and technical support services.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging 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 Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (Tons), and average selling prices (US$/Ton), 2021-2032
Global Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ 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 Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging
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 Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging 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 Dow, Henkel, Covestro, Bostik, Sun Chemical, HB Fuller, MORCHEM, Bond Tech Industries, DIC Corporation, Songwon, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging 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
One-Component Solventless Adhesives
Two-Component Solventless Adhesives
Market segment by Chemical System
Polyurethane Solventless Adhesives
Bio-Based Solventless Adhesives
Other
Market segment by Solids Content
100% Solids Solventless Adhesives
Carrier-Free Reactive Adhesives
Others
Market segment by Application
Food
Pet Food
Medicine
Industrial
Other
Major players covered
Dow
Henkel
Covestro
Bostik
Sun Chemical
HB Fuller
MORCHEM
Bond Tech Industries
DIC Corporation
Songwon
Cytech Group
Shanghai Huitian New Material Co., Ltd
Chemique
Coim Group
IVP
Ashland
Worthen Industries
Nanpao Resins Chemical Group
Kangda New Materials
Megabond (Huangshan) Adhesive Co.,Ltd
Beijing Comens New Materials Co., Ltd.
ALTANA(ACTEGA)
Sapici
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 Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging 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 Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging 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 Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Solventless Adhesives for Flexible Packaging sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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