UV cure adhesives are bonding agents that solidify upon exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. They contain ingredients such as photoinitiators and resins, which react with UV light to initiate a chemical process that creates strong, durable bonds. These adhesives are known for their rapid curing capabilities and wide range of applications. They also offer environmental benefits, as they emit low levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and are free from solvents.
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The primary categories of UV cure adhesives include epoxy-based, acrylic-based, silicone-based, and polyurethane-based types. Epoxy-based UV cure adhesives are made with epoxy resins that harden under UV light. They are available in different viscosities, such as low, medium, and high. These adhesives can cure through various mechanisms, including one-component systems, two-component systems, and light-curable systems. UV cure adhesives are commonly used in industries such as automotive, electronics and electricals, construction and decoration, medical devices, and consumer goods. Additionally, they are employed across a range of sectors including industrial manufacturing, healthcare, packaging, telecommunications, and aerospace.
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The UV cure adhesives market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.56 billion in 2024 to $1.70 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to several factors, including rising demand for environmentally friendly products, the low VOC emissions associated with UV cure adhesives, their rapid curing time that enables faster production rates, an increasing focus on sustainability across various industries, and the growing application of these adhesives in photovoltaic modules for solar panels.
The UV cure adhesives market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to$2.39 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to several key factors, such as the rising demand for compact electronic devices, growing environmental awareness, and stricter VOC regulations. Additionally, there is an increased adoption of UV curable inks and coatings, a higher demand for UV adhesives, and expanded use in the medical and healthcare sectors. Major trends anticipated during this period include advancements in high-performance formulations, the adoption of UV adhesives in 3D printing, the development of more eco-friendly and solvent-free solutions, faster curing technologies, and integration into wearable electronics.
The growing demand for consumer electronic devices is expected to drive the expansion of the UV cure adhesives market in the coming years. Consumer electronics are electronic devices designed for personal use, primarily for entertainment, communication, and personal management, with the aim of making everyday life more convenient through user-friendly technology. The demand for consumer electronics is surging due to the integration of smart technologies that enhance functionality, convenience, and user experience, making these devices more essential in daily life. UV cure adhesives are crucial in consumer electronic devices for bonding, sealing, and encapsulating components such as screens, sensors, and housings, ensuring precision and durability. For example, in May 2023, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, a Japan-based trade group, reported that consumer electronics production in Japan reached $204.67 million (¥32,099 million), marking a 127% increase compared to the previous year. As a result, the rising demand for consumer electronics is driving the growth of the UV cure adhesives market.
Leading companies in the UV cure adhesives market are focusing on developing advanced products, such as LED UV curing adhesives, to improve energy efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and meet the growing demand for sustainability. LED UV curing adhesives are light-activated adhesives that cure quickly when exposed to LED-generated UV light, offering rapid bonding and energy efficiency. For instance, in October 2022, Intertronics, a UK-based adhesives manufacturer, introduced the IUV101 LED UV curing adhesive starter kit, designed to help electronics manufacturers seamlessly adopt LED UV curing technology. The kit includes the IUV101 handheld LED UV spot curing lamp, three multi-purpose LED UV curing adhesives in 10 g syringes, consumables, PPE, and guides for building a reliable curing process. The IUV101 lamp delivers a powerful 2,000 mW/cm2 light intensity, enabling rapid curing in less than ten seconds across various assembly applications such as medical devices, electronics, automotive, and optics. The starter kit is designed to make LED UV curing materials easily accessible to businesses for under £1,000, simplifying the trial and implementation process.
In May 2024, H.B. Fuller, a U.S.-based adhesive manufacturer, acquired ND Industries for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is aimed at accelerating H.B. Fuller's growth in the high-margin segments of the functional coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) industry. ND Industries, a U.S.-based chemical company, specializes in manufacturing fastener-related adhesives, sealants, and thread-locking products for various industries.
Major players in the uv cure adhesives market are 3M Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Sika AG, H.B. Fuller Company, Dexerials Corporation, DELO Industrie Klebstoffe GmbH & Co. KGaA, Dymax Corporation, Parson Adhesives Inc., ThreeBond International Inc., Metlok Private Limited, Panacol-Elosol GmbH, Hernon Manufacturing, Inc., Permabond LLC, Sav Chemicals Private Limited, Master Bond Inc., Jainco Industry Chemicals, Eurobond Adhesives, Elixir Private Limited, Hi-bond Chemicals, Fasto Adhesive and Sealant Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the UV cure adhesives market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the UV cure adhesives market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The UV cure adhesives market consists of sales of structural uv cure adhesives, glass bonding adhesives, medical-grade uv cure adhesives, and optical adhesives. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. UV Cure Adhesives Market Characteristics
3. UV Cure Adhesives Market Trends And Strategies
4. UV Cure Adhesives Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global UV Cure Adhesives Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global UV Cure Adhesives PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global UV Cure Adhesives Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global UV Cure Adhesives Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global UV Cure Adhesives Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global UV Cure Adhesives Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. UV Cure Adhesives Market Segmentation
6.1. Global UV Cure Adhesives Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Epoxy-Based UV Cure Adhesives
Acrylic-Based UV Cure Adhesives
Silicone-Based UV Cure Adhesives
Polyurethane-Based UV Cure Adhesives
6.2. Global UV Cure Adhesives Market, Segmentation By Viscosity, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Low Viscosity UV Cure Adhesives
Medium Viscosity UV Cure Adhesives
High Viscosity UV Cure Adhesives
6.3. Global UV Cure Adhesives Market, Segmentation By Curing Mechanism, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
One-Component Systems
Two-Component Systems
Light-Curable Systems
6.4. Global UV Cure Adhesives Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Automotive Industry
Electronics And Electricals
Construction And Decoration
Medical Devices
Consumer Goods
6.5. Global UV Cure Adhesives Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Industrial Manufacturing
Healthcare
Packaging
Telecommunications
Aerospace
6.6. Global UV Cure Adhesives Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Epoxy-Based UV Cure Adhesives, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Single-component Epoxy Adhesives
Two-component Epoxy Adhesives
High-temperature Resistant Epoxy Adhesives
6.7. Global UV Cure Adhesives Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Acrylic-Based UV Cure Adhesives, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Structural Acrylic Adhesives
Flexible Acrylic Adhesives
Pressure-sensitive Acrylic Adhesives
6.8. Global UV Cure Adhesives Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Silicone-Based UV Cure Adhesives, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
High-Temperature Resistant Silicone Adhesives
Low-Temperature Curing Silicone Adhesives
Electrically Conductive Silicone Adhesives
6.9. Global UV Cure Adhesives Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Polyurethane-Based UV Cure Adhesives, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Flexible Polyurethane Adhesives
High-strength Polyurethane Adhesives
Chemical-resistant Polyurethane Adhesives
7. UV Cure Adhesives Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global UV Cure Adhesives Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global UV Cure Adhesives Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion