Adhesion Promoter Market Report

Market Overview:

The global adhesion promoter market size reached USD 4.3 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 6.3 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% during 2025-2033. The market demand is primarily driven by the rising demand from the automotive sector, ongoing technological improvements in surface treatments, and a continual shift towards eco-friendly products driven by regulatory pressures.

Adhesion promoters, or coupling agents, improve adhesion between organic polymers and inorganic layers by interacting with the intersection of the two. Adhesion promoters act chemically and physically between organic–inorganic interfaces to bond these dissimilar materials together. Thus, these agents increase the adhesive strength between a coating and a substrate. By using adhesion promoters, physical and chemical forces are altered at the interface, and a compatibility bridge is built between them to increase adhesion. Moreover, adhesion promoters can prevent the bonds from being weakened by various environmental factors, such as heat and moisture. In addition to enhancing the adhesion of inorganic substrates, such as coatings, inks, or adhesives to the substrate of interest, they are used to increase the reliability of semiconductors and manufacture high-performance polymers and rubbers.

Adhesion Promoter Market Trends:

Growing Demand from the Automotive Industry

The rising need for advanced materials in the automotive sector is significantly supporting the growth of the adhesion promoter market share. Since adhesion promoters are crucial for ensuring strong bonding between coatings, paints, and automotive components, particularly with lightweight materials such as polypropylene and thermoplastics, they are increasingly used to meet fuel efficiency and emissions standards. The automotive industry's shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) and the use of composite materials in vehicle production further augments the need for advanced adhesion promoters. These products help maintain durability and aesthetic quality, making them essential in various applications, including interior and exterior parts, as well as coatings. As the global automotive sector continues to innovate, the market of adhesion promoters is expected to grow in parallel.

Ongoing Shift Towards Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Adhesion Promoters

The adhesion promoter market size is growing as manufacturers increasingly focus on developing eco-friendly and sustainable products. Driven by regulatory pressures and heightened environmental awareness, key players in the market are creating adhesion promoters that minimize harmful emissions and contain fewer volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Water-based adhesion promoters are gaining higher traction due to their reduced environmental impact compared to traditional solvent-based options. Additionally, the growing adoption of bio-based polymers and the reduction of hazardous chemicals are key strategies to meet regulatory requirements and consumer demand. As industries such as automotive, construction, and packaging adopt greener practices, the demand for sustainable adhesion promoters is expected to rise, fostering innovation, and expanding the market.

Continual Technological Advancements in Surface Treatment

Technological innovations in surface treatment are a crucial factor highlighted in the adhesion promoter market analysis report. New developments in surface modification techniques, such as plasma treatment and UV curing, are enhancing the performance of adhesion promoters by improving their compatibility with a broader range of materials. These ongoing advancements allow for better adhesion on challenging surfaces such as plastics, composites, and metals, which are used extensively across industries including electronics, aerospace, and construction. The study investigates the integration of NiTi-based shape memory alloys (SMAs) into GFRP laminates, utilizing surface treatments such as thermal oxidation, plasma treatment, and chemical activation. Mechanical characterizations showed SMAs generate actuation stress of 100-700 MPa, exceeding hydraulic actuators (20-70 MPa) and piezoelectric actuators (1-9 MPa). Additionally, the integration of nanotechnology in adhesion promoter formulations is augmenting their effectiveness by increasing their mechanical strength, resistance to environmental factors, and long-term durability. As industries adopt advanced manufacturing techniques, the demand for high-performance adhesion promoters continues to rise.

Adhesion Promoter Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global adhesion promoter market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country level from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, form, application, and end use industry.

Breakup by Type:

• Silane
• Maleic Anhydride
• Titanate and Zirconate
• Chlorinated Polyolefins
• Non-Chlorinated Polyolefins
• Others
   

Breakup by Form:

• Liquid Form
• Spray Form
   

Breakup by Application:

• Plastics and Composites
• Paints and Coatings
• Rubber
• Adhesive
• Metal Substrate
• Others
   

Breakup by End Use Industry:

• Automotive and Transportation
• Electrical and Electronics
• Packaging
• Consumer Goods
• Construction
• Others
   

Breakup by Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia-Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global adhesion promoter market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the companies covered include:

• 3M Company
• Akzo Nobel N.V.
• Arkema S.A.
• Borica Co. Ltd.
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Ems-Chemie Holding AG
• Evonik Industries AG
• Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
• Nagase America LLC (Nagase & Co. Ltd.)
• Nippon Paper Industries Co. Ltd.
• The Dow Chemical Company
• Toyobo Co. Ltd.
   

Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.

Adhesion Promoter Market News:

• July 10, 2023: Eastman introduced Advantis adhesion promoters to help paint and coatings users comply with upcoming EU regulatory changes, particularly the reclassification of materials such as cumene as carcinogenic. Advantis products improve adhesion and sustainability by limiting or removing hazardous materials, offering an alternative to reformulation. They aim to ensure compliance and ease of use for formulators, available as solutions, water-based dispersions, and solid resins.
• August 26, 2024: Interface Polymers launched the Polarfin DP51 dispersion and Polarfin PP60 film, designed to enhance adhesion to polypropylene (PP) without pretreatments. Developed in collaboration with Dunmore Europe, these products offer a drop-in solution for improved adhesion to PP composites. Polarfin products, showcased at JEC World Paris 2024, have undergone successful trials with major composites manufacturers in Europe and the US.

Adhesion Promoter Market Report Scope: