Demand for Reactive Adhesives and Sealants to Reach 1.3 Billion Pounds in 2022
CLEVELAND — Demand for reactive adhesives and sealants is projected to rise 3.0% per year to 1.3 billion pounds in 2022, valued at $4.8 billion. The leading reactive adhesive and sealant chemistries are silicones, polyurethanes, epoxies and polysulfides. Demand for reactive silicone adhesives and sealants is projected to advance 2.8% yearly to 446 million pounds in 2022, valued at $1.6 billion. These and other trends are presented in Adhesives & Sealants in the US, 3rd Edition, a new study from The Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based industry research firm.
Key factors boosting gains for silicone chemistries include: