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Adhesives in the US 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 the United States 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 the United States 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 Eastman Chemical Co, Arkema SA, Ppg Industries, Inc., W.W. Grainger, Inc. and Parker-Hannifin Corporation.
Opportunity Assessment
What’s included in the Opportunity Assessment chapter?
The Opportunity Assessment chapter provides a comprehensive market analysis of the Adhesives market in the United States 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 gallon, 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 $85.98 per gallon. Prices have declined at a CAGR of -0.78 from 2023-26.
Who are the top vendors in the Adhesives market?
The top vendors in the Adhesives market include Eastman Chemical Co, Arkema SA, Ppg Industries, Inc., W.W. Grainger, Inc. and Parker-Hannifin Corporation.
What industries supply the Adhesives market?
The top industries supplying the Adhesives market are Chemical Wholesaling in the US, Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing in the US, Organic Chemical Manufacturing in the US, Industrial Machinery & Equipment Wholesaling in the US, Iron & Steel Manufacturing in the US, Plastic & Resin Manufacturing in the US, Chemical Product Manufacturing in the US and Petrochemical Manufacturing in the US.
What is the supply chain risk for Adhesives?
Medium concentration limits competitive leverage amid rising prices and supply risks. With a medium market share concentration, buyers face moderate negotiation power, particularly as prices rise and high supply chain risks persist. Fewer major suppliers dominate key segments, restricting alternative sourcing for high-demand adhesive types. Procurement teams should leverage competitive bidding, multi-supplier agreements, and long-term contracts to lock in supply and mitigate potential price spikes, especially for critical or high-volume formulations.
What factors affect the price of Adhesives?
Demand for adhesives is influenced by industry growth, technological advancements, and seasonal trends, leading to price fluctuations. For example, increased demand from the automotive and construction sectors drives prices higher, while reduced demand can lead to price cuts to maintain market share.
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