Construction and building-related end uses make up approximately 25% of the market value for adhesives and sealants in the U.S.
The global market for adhesives and sealants in 2017 reached 34 billion dry lbs, valued at $59 billion. North America represented approximately 30% of the global market. Construction and building-related end uses make up approximately 25% of the market value for adhesives and sealants in the U.S., with about 70% of adhesives and sealants consumed on location in new construction and repair (see Figure 1).
By share, reactive adhesives (primarily for civil engineering applications) represented the largest segment, with 42% demand. Water-based adhesives follow closely at 34% demand share, and the remaining share is divided between solvent-based adhesives (9%), hot melts (9%), and pressure-sensitive adhesives (6%).