The Automotive Adhesives & Sealants market is affected by various factors which define its trading patterns implying dynamic shifts taking place therein. While safety and durability are driving adhesives usage for an increasing number of applications within automobiles; vehicle performance has continued evolving through time as well . The most noticeable among such trends include lightweighting that has taken space across all segments of the automobile sector.
Therefore automotives designs have become more complex than ever before and adhesives and sealants have been developed which keep pace with technological advancements concerning advanced materials being used inside them . Thus adhesives need to bond different types of materials despite varying temperatures , vibrations as well as severe chemical surroundings . On the other hand, sealants are commonly employed to prevent water penetration and reduce noise and also extend the life of an automotive component. This has in turn resulted in the need for creating formulations that can be used to meet these new performance requirements.
Another major market dynamic is a shift towards electric vehicles (EVs). The push towards electrification in the automotive industry has led to challenges associated with EVs such as thermal management and battery sealing which require specialized adhesives and sealants. In addition, these products should be designed specifically for EV equipment to ensure optimum performance, safety, and reliability among other things.
Automotive Adhesives & Sealants market is also influenced by another key factor; the rise of aftermarket. While there exists a huge demand for repair and replacement parts when cars get old over time necessitating maintenance. This has therefore seen many manufacturers move away from supplying adhesives & sealants solely to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) but also catering for parts that will find their way into the after-market thereby increasing their use range across this sector too.
A complex blend of factors gives shape to how market dynamics in automotive adhesives and sealants are formed. It is constantly changing so it can address a number of issues such as lightweight build, environmental sustainability, new designs for cars and electric vehicles. To stay successful in such an evolving and dynamic market, manufacturers must be able to cope with these dynamics and answer different demands.
Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market Share, by Application 2016 (%):
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North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America are the five major regions in which the Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market is spanned across. Among these regions, Asia Pacific growing at the highest growth rate market owing to the considerable consumption of the product in this region. The region accounts for over 50% share of the Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market on the growing automotive and transportation industry. India, South Korea, China, and Japan are the major markets in this region on account of the well-established automotive and electronics industries in these countries. Â After Asia Pacific, North America is the second most significant region in the Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market. The U.S. is the largest market in this market, due to the continuous growth of an automotive industry, which is likely to boost demand for the automotive adhesives & sealants during the years to follow. Europe is another substantial region in the global automotive adhesives & sealants market. Countries namely the U.K, Germany, U.K., Italy, France, and, Spain, are the major contributors to the regional market. This is primarily attributed to the growing demand for the product from the renowned global automotive giants in this market. The Middle East & Africa is witnessing significant growth in the Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market owing to the growth potential of the hitherto untapped market in automotive and transportation sector. U.A.E, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia are likely to lead the regional market throughout the forecast period. Lastly, Latin America is also anticipated to join hands with the leading regions owing to the reviving economic and political stability in Brazil, Venezuela, and Colombia.
The Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market is segmented on the basis of Type, Vehicle Type, Application, and Region.
On the basis of Type, the Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market has been classified into polyurethane (PU), acrylic, epoxy, silicone, polyamide, styrenic block copolymer (SBC), and others.
By Vehicle Type, the Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market is divided into passenger cars, Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV), Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle (M/HCV), and others.
Based on Application the Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market is categorized into body-in-weight, powertrains, drivetrains, interior, exterior, engine, embedded system, and others.
Geographically, the Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market is spanned across five key regions: Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America.Recent Development
August 2023: Henkel announced the launch of its new LOCTITE SI 5950 silicone sealant, which is specifically designed for electric vehicles. The sealant is highly resistant to heat, chemicals, and vibration, and it provides excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates, including aluminum, steel, and glass.
August 2023: 3M announced that it has developed a new adhesive that is capable of bonding dissimilar materials, such as aluminum and carbon fiber. The adhesive is designed for use in a variety of automotive applications, including lightweight body panels and structural components.
August 2023: Dow announced that it is investing $40 million to expand its production capacity for automotive adhesives and sealants in China. The expansion is expected to be completed in 2024 and will increase Dow's capacity in China by 20%.
Key Players
The prominent players operating in the Automotive Adhesives & Sealants Market are Henkel & Co. KGaA (Germany), H.B. Fuller Company (U.S.), BASF SE (Germany), Bostik (U.S.), DowDuPont (U.S.) Sika AG (Switzerland), PPG Industries (U.S.), Solvay S.A (Belgium), Jowat AG (Germany), and Akzo Nobel N.V. (the Netherlands), among others.
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