Bioadhesives in the Paper and Packaging Industry: Market Outlook
The report "Bioadhesives Market by Product Type (Natural, Synthetic), Type (Plant-base, Animal-based), Application (Paper & Packaging, Construction, Woodworking, Medical, Personal Care), and Region - Global Forecast to 2029", is projected to reach a market size of USD 14.60 billion by 2029 from USD 9.65 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 8.6%. Europe is accounted for largest share of bioadhesives market. The demand for bioadhesives is experiencing significant growth across various applications, including paper & packaging, construction, woodworking, medical, personal care, and more. Emerging nations such as Germany, UK, France, China, Japan, India, and US, are expected to play a crucial role in driving the bioadhesives market forward.
In addition, the exceptional properties of bioadhesives drives the market demand in paper & packaging applications. These adhesives are extensively used in labelling, packaging, laminating, and other applications. Bioadhesives market expansion in paper & packaging sector is being driven by the growing demand of renewable and environment friendly adhesives.
The major players operating in this business are Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany), DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (US), Arkema (France), H.B. Fuller Company (US), Ingredion Incorporated (US), Jowat SE (Germany), Paramelt RMC B.V. (Netherlands), EcoSynthetix Inc. (Canada), Primient (US), Danimer Scientific (US), The Compound Company (Netherlands), Premier Starch Products Pvt. Ltd (India), Weiss Chemie + Technik GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), Avebe (Netherlands), U.S. Adhesives, Inc. (US), and Follmann GmbH & Co. KG (Germany).
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA: Some of the major players in the market include Henkel AG & Co. KGaA that operates as a parent company of Henkel group and controls the industrial and consumer market by using advanced brand names and innovative technologies such as Persil, Schwarzkopf, and Loctite. Some of the common products manufactured by the company are hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners, adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. among others.
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA operates globally under two primary business segments: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands. The adhesive technologies business segment of the company is a global leader in adhesives including bioadhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, catering both industrial clients and consumers. The company has wide global presence with a 161 manufacturing sites in 55 countries worldwide. The largest production facilities of the company are situated in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA, and in Düsseldorf, Germany.
In November 2023, the company has launched two new advanced products of boadhesives developed for woodworking and construction applications to enhance safety and sustaibability in load bearing timber constructions. These products namely Loctite HB S ECO and Loctite CR 821 ECO, are developed from bio-based materials, offers over 60% reduction in CO2eq emissions compared to traditional fossil-based products.
H.B. Fuller Company: H.B. Fuller Company was founded in the year 1887 and has its operation in the formulation, manufacturing and marketing of adhesives and speciality chemical products. The company conducts its operations in three reportable segments: Hygiene, Health and Consumable Adhesives, Engineering Adhesives and Construction Adhesives. The company mainly focuses on providing and developing a wide range of bioadhesive products to improve the efficiency of varlous consumer and industrial goods such as food and beverage containers, medical products, automotive components and electronics. It also meets the market need for sealing and waterproofing system in infrastructural development, pressure sensitive adhesives for roofing systems and grouts/mortars for flooring systems. H. B. Fuller Company with headquarter at Minnesota, US has expanded its operations in 35 countries in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa.
In January 2023, the company has introduced bioadhesive - Swiftmelt 1515-I designed for medical tapes. This is product has been introduced to meet the increasing demand that is evident in the market of medical tapes and bandages.
Arkema: Arkema is one of the world’s leading players in specialty materials whose aim is to propose innovative and sustainable solutions. The company is organized into three interrelated segments within specialty materials: Adhesive Salutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions contributing as a whole 92% of total sales for the company. Arkema acquired Bostik SA (the world’s no. 3 industrial adhesives manufacturers) in February 2015 that opened another specialty chemical vertical for the company. Bostik offers adhesive solutions to diverse sectors, including new energies, resource management, home efficiency, lightweight materials, and consumer electronics.
The operational network of the company is present in 55 countries of the world. Currently, the company has a high level of dominance in the European market together with the Asia Pacific and the North American markets.
Bostik has announced in September, 2023 to introduce new range of bio based specialty hot melt adhesives. This case of new product launch aims at minimizing the environmental impact and improving the market competitiveness of the organization.
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.: DuPont de Nemours, Inc. is a prominent global leader in science and technology, recognized for its cutting-edge solutions across multiple industries. The company is dedicated to harnessing advanced scientific and technological innovations to provide high-performance materials and solutions that effectively tackle pressing global challenges.
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. operates through two key business segments: Electronics & Industrial and Water & Protection. The company’s product portfolio spans advanced materials, specialty chemicals, and biotechnology, with notable advancements in bioadhesives. DuPont has a significant global footprint, with operations and facilities strategically located across North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and other regions, allowing it to serve a diverse and international customer base effectively.
Ingredion Incorporated: Based in the United States, Ingredion Incorporated serves as a global supplier of food ingredients with a focus on producing sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials manufacturers. By transforming grains, fruits, vegetables, and other plant materials, Ingredion Incorporated supplies key ingredients used in a wide array of everyday products, including foods, beverages, paper, and pharmaceuticals.Ingredion Incorporated has a strategic commitment to innovation especially in naturally sourced ingredients that assist it’s customers in developing trend-conscious, easy-to-prepare and healthful foods. Furthermore, there is a series of bio-adhesives produced by Ingredion Incorporated, which has been created to meet different industrial needs and being environmentally friendly at the same time. These bioadbesives prove that the company is dedicated to offering efficient, non-harmful products for manufacturers who seeking for sustainable substitute to synthetic products.
Ingredion Incorporated is a global company with its operations spread across the world in more than 120 countries; predominantly in North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific and Europe region. The company mainly focuses on operational effectiveness and productivity by leveraging on its global network of production and warehouse divisions that enable it offer differentiation and effectiveness to clients.
The China, by country is poised to account for the largest share of bioadhesives market in the Asia Pacific region in terms of value
China is the largest consumer of bioadhesives in the Asia Pacific region because of highly developed industrial base and continuously growing customer groups. The country’s efforts towards the development of sustainable technologies and green manufacturing processes have made its development and use of bioadhesive in various sectors such as paper & packaging, medical, and personal care possible. Furthermore, the stringent regulations of the country on environmental emission is a factor that challenges manufactures to find a natural substitute, making bioadhesives the best option. The major companies of the country are focusing on the use of bioadhesives in manufacturing with particular emphasis on the improvement of performance and variability of the products for the global market. This is a strong combination of economic growth, backing from the regulatory authorities, and strong technological development to back China for dominance in bioadhesives market in the Asia Pacific region.
Europe is accounted for largest market share of bioadhesives market during the forecast period.
Rapid industrialization and urbanization in the Europe are driving demand across various sectors including paper & packaging, woodworking, construction, and medical. With expanding manufacturing bases in countries like Germany, UK and France there's a rising need for bioadhesives for various applications. Moreover, ongoing advancement in manufacturing technologies and materials, particularly in Germany are boosting demand in industrial sectors for eco-friendly and non-toxic adhesive solutions. Numerous environmental laws and policies implemented in European countries provide a push towards the development of the biodegradable and environment friendly adhesives. Advancements in bioadhesives tailored to wide range of industrial application needs are poised to further stimulate market growth in the region.
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