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Adhesives in Europe Procurement Price, Data and Insights
Adhesives are used to bind two surfaces together. Adhesives in this market can be categorized into wet, contact, reaction (single-component reaction and two-component reaction), hot-melted, and pressure-sensitive varieties. Adhesives have diverse applications in the automotive, construction, aerospace, packaging, and manufacturing sectors.
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What’s included in this market coverage
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Adhesives procurement and pricing environment in Europe includes market dynamics, buyer power scores, supply chain vendors with pricing trends and forecasts.
About this Market
What’s this procurement report about?
This procurement coverage of the Adhesives market in Europe includes Acrylic Adhesives, Epoxy Adhesives, Polyurethane Adhesives, Silicone Adhesives, Hot Melt Adhesives, Wet Adhesives, Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives, Reaction Adhesives and Contact Adhesives. Standard coding in this coverage includes HS-3506-Prepared Glues And Other Prepared Adhesives, N.E.C. Or Included; Products Suitable For Use As Glues Or Adhesives, Put Up For Retail Sale As Glues Or Adhesives, Not Exceeding 1Kg Net Weight, ISIC-2029-Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c., NACE-20.52-Manufacture Of Glues, NAICS-325520-Adhesive Manufacturing and UNSPSC-31200000-Adhesives and sealants.
What common market terminology is included?
Common market terminology included in the Adhesives procurement coverage includes Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) (An organic chemical with many applications used by various industries. It is one of the key inputs to many adhesives.), Thermoplastics (A type of polymer that is malleable when heated to a certain temperature and hardens when cooled.), Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) (Organic chemicals that evaporate at room temperature and emit vapors. Some VOCs can be harmful to human health and the environment.), Two-Component Reactive Adhesives (A type of adhesive that comes in a form, such as liquid or power, that must be mixed according to a specific ratio in order to achieve an adhesive quality.), Gypsum (A type of natural mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulfate that is used to make plaster, fertilizer, and other products.) and Single-Component Reactive Adhesives (A type of adhesive that reacts as soon as it comes in contact with the atmosphere or surface.).
What companies are included as top suppliers?
The top companies covered in the Adhesives procurement report as suppliers are Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Eastman Chemical Co, Ppg Industries, Inc., Lord Corporation and Fuller H B Co.
Opportunity Assessment
What’s included in the Opportunity Assessment chapter?
The Opportunity Assessment chapter provides a comprehensive market analysis of the Adhesives market in Europe category, including buyer power scoring, market pricing trends, vendor landscape, cost structure, and strategic negotiation levers.
The market pricing trends include the Market Price (2026) per ounce, a five year price forecast and a supply chain risk score. Vendor coverage includes a market share and cost structure breakdown.
Analysis includes a comprehensive SWOT analysis of and recent developments impacting the Adhesives market environment.
Buyer Power Score
What’s included in the Buyer Power Score chapter?
The Buyer Power Score chapter assesses key components impacting Adhesives procurement including the recent price trend, forecast price trend, availability of substitutes, switching costs, product specialization, average vendor risk, market share concentration, supply chain risk, price driver volatility and recent price volatility.
These components generate a Buyer Power Score that ranges from -5 (strongly favoring sellers) to +5 (strongly favoring buyers) plus a recommended strategy for procurement specialists.
Price Environment
What’s included in the Price Environment chapter?
The Price Environment chapter covers detailed pricing analysis and datasets on Adhesives market environment. This includes insights into market pricing Market Price (2026), price forecasts, volatility, specialization, substitutes and switching costs.
Datasets in the Price Environment chapter include vendor cost structure, breakdowns of wage rates by geography and specialty, key external economic and labor drivers impacting the market and market pricing models.
Supply Chain & Vendors
What’s included in the Supply Chain & Vendors chapter?
The Supply Chain & Vendors chapter covers the concentration, risk and diversity of the Adhesives market. This includes datasets on the market’s top suppliers, detailed analysis on the key sourcing risks and supply chain dynamics, with environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations and scores.
Business Requirements
What’s included in the Business Requirements chapter?
The Business Requirements chapter covers vendor relationships, qualifications, service level agreements and key performance indicators. These inputs provide insight into the planning process through the buying lead time, vendor relationship and vendor qualifications. The sourcing process include key RFP elements like an organizational overview, project budget, selection criteria, project schedule, proposal format, inventory control, cost containment, regulation, quality control, distribution and key contract clauses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current market price for Adhesives?
The 2026 benchmark market price for Adhesives is €957 per ounce. Prices have increased at a CAGR of 0.92 from 2023-26.
Who are the top vendors in the Adhesives market?
The top vendors in the Adhesives market include Ashland Global Holdings Inc., Eastman Chemical Co, Ppg Industries, Inc., Lord Corporation and Fuller H B Co.
What industries supply the Adhesives market?
The top industries supplying the Adhesives market are Waste, Scrap & Other Product Wholesaling n.e.c. in Europe, Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Europe, Other General-Purpose Machinery Manufacturing in Europe, Iron & Steel Manufacturing in Europe, Plastic Product Manufacturing in Europe, Basic Chemical Manufacturing in Europe and Petroleum Refining in Europe.
What is the supply chain risk for Adhesives?
Low market concentration enhances competition and provides buyers with leverage in supplier negotiations. The adhesives market in Europe exhibits low market share concentration, providing buyers with access to multiple suppliers and reducing their dependency on any single vendor. Procurement teams can leverage this competitive landscape to negotiate more favorable pricing, flexible contract terms, and beneficial service agreements. Leveraging market competition effectively helps buyers mitigate the impact of rising prices, maintain supply security, and optimize overall procurement budgets.
What factors affect the price of Adhesives?
Adhesive pricing varies by application due to differences in performance needs, regulatory standards, and material costs across industries like aerospace, automotive, and construction. For instance, aerospace adhesives command higher prices due to stringent safety requirements and specialized formulations compared to general-purpose adhesives used in packaging.
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