Middle East and Africa Adhesives and Sealants Market

The Middle East and Africa adhesives and sealants market size was USD 4.56 Billion in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 7.68 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 5.96% during 2023–2031. The growth of the market is attributed to growing demand in the construction industry and increasing infrastructure in the healthcare industry.

Adhesives and sealants are substances that are applied between two surfaces to bond them together. They are mainly used to glue tiles and accessories to ceilings and floors. Sealant is a substance used in construction projects to prevent liquids and other substances from entering through joints or holes. It can also help prevent the passage of air, dust, and noise. Adhesives and sealants are an important part of many industries, and they are essential for sealing and joining various materials, including steel and polymers. There is an increasing demand for lighter materials and connections between different materials. In addition, rising living standards and urbanization are driving market. The Middle East and Africa industrial adhesives and sealants market is no exception, facing many challenges, mainly due to lack of manpower leading to supply chain and logistics disruption.

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The Covid-19 pandemic affected the demand and supply of Middle East and Africa adhesives and sealants market. Lockdown across the globe, supply chain disorders, and oscillating supply of raw materials forced manufacturers to shut down production leading to unfortunate decline in market growth. Launch of vaccines to combat the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to contribute to the market growth over the forecast period.

Middle East and Africa Adhesives and Sealants Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities

• Rising demand for adhesives and sealants for the use of building & construction in developing countries is anticipated to boost the market during the forecast period.

• Rapid growth of the automotive industry is creating demand for adhesives and sealants in weight reduction of vehicles and an alternative of welding of vehicle joints, which are major factors fueling the market.

• Increasing demand for adhesives from packaging and woodworking industry is projected to drive the market during the forecast period.

• High volatility in prices of raw material and lack of availability of adhesives and sealants in remote areas is projected to restrict the market growth.

• Stringent government regulation for the production of adhesives as abundance of chemical are used in production process act as major challenges that can hamper the market growth during the forecast period.

• R&D investment and development of volatile organic compounds adhesives and sealants which are eco-friendly is expected to offer lucrative opportunities for the market players.

Scope of Middle East and Africa Adhesives and Sealants Market Report

The report on the Middle East and Africa adhesives and sealants market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

Middle East and Africa Adhesives and Sealants Market Segment Insights

The acrylic under water-borne segment is projected to hold a major market share

Based on adhesives types, the Middle East and Africa adhesives and sealants market is segregated into hot-melt, reactive, solvent-borne, and water-borne. The water-borne segment is further segregated into acrylic, polyvinyl acetate emulsion, ethylene vinyl acetate emulsion, polyurethane dispersion & chloroprene rubber latex, and others. Moreover, the solvent-borne segment is sub-segmented into chloroprene rubber, poly acrylate, styrenic block copolymers, and others. The reactive segment is further fragmented into polyurethane, epoxy, cyanoacrylate, modified acrylic, silicone, and others and the hot-melt segment is sub-segmented into ethylene vinyl acetate, styrenic block copolymers, thermoplastic polyurethane, and others.

The acrylic segment is expected to represent a key share of the market during the forecast period owing to acrylic adhesives have occupied an important share in the industrial adhesives and sealants market. Factors such as good resistance to different temperature ranges, oxidation and ultraviolet radiation, the demand for acrylate adhesives are growing. However the water-borne segment is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period.  They are available as pre-mixed solutions or dry powders, and manufacturers and distributors mix them with water to achieve bonding properties. Water-based adhesives are flexible, inexpensive, and have an extensive range of applications than other adhesives, so they can be used in various industries, such as packaging, paper, plastics, and fabric.

The reactive adhesives segment is anticipated to hold a key market share. They provide excellent and long-lasting bonds under extreme humidity and temperature fluctuations. This material is very suitable for mobile phones, computers, and blood glucose meter. Therefore, the growing demand for technological equipment is the key factor driving the segment.

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The silicone segment is expected to expand at a significant pace

On the basis of sealant product, the market is segmented into silicone, polyurethane, polyvinyl acetate, acrylic, and others. The silicone segment is projected to represent a key share of the market during the forecast period due to increasing demand for dry adhesive. These sealants product are used in industries such as furniture, automobiles, construction, and packaging. On the other hand, the polyurethane segment is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period. Silicone and polyurethane are classified as elastic materials due to their characteristics, such as quick-drying and moisture-proof, used to fill gaps and prevent water & air from entering.

The building & construction segment is anticipated expand at a rapid CAGR

In terms of end-users, the Middle East and Africa adhesives and sealants market is divided into paper board & packaging, healthcare, transportation, building & construction, footwear & leather, electrical & electronics, woodworking & joinery, and others. The building & construction segment is expected to account for a key share of the market during the forecast period due to their characteristics and physical properties, adhesives and sealants are often used in construction. Some properties of adhesive and sealant include good cohesion, flexibility, adhesion, high cohesive strength & elasticity, high elasticity of the substrate, resistance to thermal expansion, and environmental resistance to ultraviolet rays. They are used in a variety of applications such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), concrete, grouting, resilient floors, ceilings, and fixed window frames.

On the other hand, the paper board & packaging segment is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period owing to increasing demand for packaging products, it is expected that the demand for the market segment will continue to increase in the next few years and is indispensable. In addition, these products are widely used in refined paper adhesives and finishing surfaces, so they are in great demand in the paper industry.

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Saudi Arabia is anticipated to dominate the market

On the basis of regions, the market is classified as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, and Rest of Middle East & Africa. The market in Saudi Arabia is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period. The regional market growth is attributed to the growing construction industry and increasing consumption in the packaging industry with the rising number of hospitals. The food industry is highly dependent on packaged consumer products, such as microwave products, snacks, and frozen foods. Another driving factor for the flexible packaging industry in Saudi Arabia is the growing demand from the pharmaceutical industry. Innovations in the packaging industry (cosmetics and pharmaceuticals) have supported glue consumption in the country. The country is implementing various residential and commercial projects, which are expected to increase the demand for construction adhesives and sealants.

Segments

The Middle East and Africa adhesives and sealants market has been segmented on the basis of

Adhesives Types

• Water-borne
  • Acrylic
  • Polyvinyl Acetate Emulsion
  • Ethylene vinyl Acetate Emulsion
  • Polyurethane Dispersion & Chloroprene Rubber Latex
  • Others
• Solvent-borne
  • Chloroprene Rubber
  • Poly Acrylate
  • Styrenic Block Copolymers
  • Others
• Reactive
  • Polyurethane
  • Epoxy
  • Cyanoacrylate
  • Modified Acrylic
  • Silicone
  • Others
• Hot-melt
  • Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
  • Styrenic Block Copolymers
  • Thermoplastic Polyurethane
  • Others
• Others

Sealant Products

• Silicone
• Polyurethane
• Polyvinyl Acetate
• Acrylic
• Others

End-users

• Paper Board & Packaging
• Healthcare
• Transportation
• Building & Construction
• Footwear & Leather
• Electrical & Electronics
• Woodworking & Joinery
• Others

Geography

• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates
• Qatar
• Egypt
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Players

• Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
• Arkema Group
• H.B. Fuller
• 3M
• Sika AG

Competitive Landscape

Key players competing in the Middle East and Africa adhesives and sealants market include Henkel AG & Co. KGaA; Arkema Group; H.B. Fuller; 3M; and Sika AG.

Some of these players are using several market strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaborations, capacity expansion, and product launches to increase their market shares.