A polymer adhesive is a synthetic bonding agent comprised of polymers that is stronger, more flexible, and more impact resistant than other types of adhesives. Adhesives are chemicals that are used to bind two or more objects together. A polymer adhesive is a synthetic bonding agent comprised of polymers that is stronger, more flexible, and more impact resistant than other types of adhesives. The automobile, aerospace, aviation, construction, electronics, and electrical industries all employ these bonding products. When compared to other adhesives on the market, these adhesives have higher strength, bond, and resistance. They can adhere to a variety of surfaces and are activated by a catalyst, most commonly wetness. They are becoming more used in a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, aviation, and home improvement, to mention a few. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including urethanes, epoxies, resins, cyanoacrylates, and methacrylates. All of these types have different qualities and, as a result, are used in various sectors. Urethanes are widely employed in a variety of sectors due to their resilience to oils and chemicals. Glue sticks for glue guns contain epoxies. In the electronics sector, they are commonly employed.
COVID-19 Impact analysis
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has caused the global economy to slow down. Economists predict that the Chinese economy will be further harmed by diminished global demand for its products as a result of the outbreak's impact on foreign economies. As the epidemic worsens, the rate of growth will decline precipitously, owing to uncertain markets and rising credit stress. China's economy has been impacted far worse than expected, according to preliminary data, though a small recovery has begun. Increased travel and transit limitations, as well as a protracted lockdown, will result in a demand collapse in Europe and the U.S., which is likely to rebound a little in the second quarter before a big recovery begins later in the year. Central banks have rushed into action, implementing a mix of drastically lower policy rates, renewed asset purchases, and liquidity injections. Fiscal authorities have been lagging in general, but have recently began to ease their purse strings. It is envisaged that expenditure on the most vulnerable groups will increase and become more targeted. Movement restrictions in Europe and the U.S. are causing a serious dent in economic activity. India and Southeast Asian countries are also experiencing huge economic disruptions.
Top Impacting Factors
In compared to other structural assembly methods, adhesives and sealants have become increasingly common. As the demand for current product designs and production methods grows, new adhesives and sealants are being developed on a regular basis to fulfil that demand. Manufacturers have been able to overcome limits by lowering the time spent in the manufacturing process and improving durability thanks to recent improvements in adhesive and sealant technology. MS polymer-based adhesives can overcome the limits of individual resins by integrating the most important qualities of each resin to create high-performance and enhanced adhesives and sealants. As next-generation adhesives and sealants, a wide range of solutions is being introduced, with some degree of customization to satisfy the needs of clients.
Manufacturers are heavily spending in research and development to combine diverse adhesive bonding technologies. The qualities of the resins used to make the hybrid adhesives will be reflected in the hybrid adhesives developed with these combinations.
Market Trends
- The need for adhesives in the building and construction end-use industry has expanded as multi-story structures and skyscrapers have been built. Instead of using screws, the panels of these new high-rise buildings are bonded with adhesives.
- Adhesive is helpful in these buildings because it saves panel assembly time, provides great surface quality, and removes the requirement for cold-conducting metal frames in panes and panels. It helps to evenly distribute the load and lowers joint tension, resulting in increased strength. Because of its environmentally favorable features, many companies are switching from traditional adhesives and sealants to MS polymer adhesives.
- Some of the primary factors driving the market are the rising demand for strong adhesives across various sectors and the shortage of adhesives with similar or greater strength. These adhesives have a high strength to weight ratio and dry quickly.
- As a result, they are being employed more frequently in the construction and electronics industries. Because they do not discolor the surface, they are often utilized for granite sealing and ornamentation. They can be utilized on a range of surfaces, both dry and wet, due to their exceptional adhesive characteristics.
- These adhesives can adhere and cure even when submerged in water. Environmentally friendly polymer adhesives have been developed as a result of technological developments and ongoing R&D. Because they don't contain any solvents, they're odorless and non-hazardous.
- As a result, these environmentally friendly adhesives are suitable for use in kitchens. Furthermore, many countries' environmental standards and regulations will drive demand for environmentally friendly polymer adhesives. The market is projected to be driven by these factors.
- The lack of acceptability of MS Polymer Adhesives, on the other hand, may function as a market restraint. This lack of acceptability can be linked to end users' lack of knowledge regarding polymer adhesives. Another aspect contributing to MS Polymer Adhesive's lack of awareness is the scarcity of such items on the market.
- Because of low knowledge and restricted availability, a large portion of the market may not have had the opportunity to utilize these adhesives and hence may be unaware of their features and benefits.
- The market offers a substantial growth opportunity as it transitions to a more sustainable product line. Green buildings are becoming more popular in the worldwide construction sector. This appears to be promise for the creation of environmentally friendly and long-lasting adhesives. Renewable, recycled, remanufactured, or biodegradable materials are used to create green adhesive solutions.
- The use of such environmentally friendly items is also beneficial to human health. The European and the U.S. markets are heavily regulated by REACH and GHS. In the production of adhesives and sealants, more emphasis is being placed on eliminating the use of banned or harmful compounds such as organotins, mercury, monomeric isocyanates, pyrrolidones, phthalates, and nonylphenols.
- This helps to the MS polymer adhesives market's expansion. This is projected to enhance the adoption of environmentally friendly products and strengthen the company's image for promoting environmentally friendly items, resulting in increased goodwill.
- Henkel AG, Sika AG, Arkema, 3M Company, Wacker Chemie AG, H.B. Fuller, and Tremco Illbruck GmbH & Co.. Mapei S.P.A., Hermann Otto GmbH, Soudal Group, and Kg. are the market's leading players
Key Benefits of the Report
- This study presents the analytical depiction of the MS polymer adhesives market along with the current trends and future estimations to determine the imminent investment pockets.
- The report presents information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities along with detailed analysis of the MS polymer adhesives market share.
- The current market is quantitatively analyzed to highlight the MS polymer adhesives market growth scenario.
- Porter’s five forces analysis illustrates the potency of buyers & suppliers in the market.
- The report provides a detailed MS polymer adhesives market analysis based on competitive intensity and how the competition will take shape in coming years.
Questions Answered in the MS Polymer Adhesives Market Report
- Who are the leading market players active in the MS polymer adhesives market?
- What current trends will influence the market in the next few years?
- What are the driving factors, restraints, and opportunities in the market?
- What future projections would help in taking further strategic steps?
- What is MS polymer adhesives?
- What does MS polymer adhesives allow organizations to achieve?
- Which technologies combine to make MS polymer adhesives critical organizational asset?
- What are the current trends and predicted trends?
Key Market Segments
- By Type
- Adhesives
- Sealants
- Others
- By End-Use Industry
- Building & Construction
- Automotive & Transportation
- Industrial Assembly
- Others
- By Region
- North America
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
- Henkel AG
- Wacker Chemie AG
- Kg.
- Soudal Group
- Arkema
- Sika AG
- 3M Company
- Mapei S.P.A.
- Tremco Illbruck GmbH & Co.
- H.B. Fuller
- Hermann Otto GmbH