The global Moisture-Cure Structural Adhesives Market is projected to increase from USD 1.2 billion in 2026 to USD 2.8 billion by 2036, expanding at an 8.9% CAGR during the 2026–2036 forecast period. The market reached USD 1.1 billion in 2025. Growth is being supported by wider adoption of one-component structural bonding in automotive, construction, marine, and industrial assembly applications. In February 2026, the Office for National Statistics reported that annual construction output in Great Britain increased 1.8% in 2025 compared with 2024, supporting demand for adhesive solutions used in panels, facades, and modular construction.
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Global Segment Leaders
- Chemistry — 1K polyurethane: 39.0% share in 2026. One-component polyurethane combines flexible structural bonding with simplified processing across transportation and construction applications.
- Substrate — Metal-metal: 29.0% share in 2026. Steel and aluminium remain widely used in vehicles, industrial equipment, frames, panels, and construction assemblies.
- Cure Speed — <15 min skin: 35.0% share in 2026. Faster skin formation supports shorter fixture and handling times while allowing deeper curing to continue.
- End-use — Automotive: 31.0% share in 2026. Automotive applications require flexible bonding across mixed materials while managing vibration and heat movement.
Country-Level Performance
| Country | CAGR | Key Growth Driver |
| United Kingdom | 9.5% | The Office for National Statistics reported in February 2026 that annual construction output increased 1.8% in 2025 compared with 2024. |
| Japan | 9.2% | Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism reported in August 2025 that FY2025 construction investment was forecast at JPY 75.57 trillion. |
| United States | 8.9% | The U.S. Census Bureau reported in February 2026 that December 2025 construction spending was running at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of about USD 2.169 trillion. |
| Germany | 8.6% | Destatis reported in February 2026 that nominal turnover in Germany’s main construction industry reached EUR 120.5 billion in 2025. |
| France | 8.3% | The Service des données et études statistiques reported in February 2026 that 1.665 million new passenger cars were registered in France in 2025. |
Regional Context
The United Kingdom and Japan represent the higher-growth markets in the country comparison, with CAGRs of 9.5% and 9.2%, respectively. UK demand is supported by construction output and transport assembly, while Japan combines construction investment with precision manufacturing activity.
The United States, Germany, and France represent the lower end of the displayed country-growth range, with CAGRs of 8.9%, 8.6%, and 8.3%, respectively. The United States benefits from construction, transport, and industrial assembly activity. Germany’s demand is supported by vehicle engineering and construction, while France combines automotive applications with building renovation and facade work.
The full report covers North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, East Asia, South Asia & Pacific, and Middle East & Africa, with five country markets profiled in the country-level comparison.
Competitive Landscape
Key companies profiled in the Moisture-Cure Structural Adhesives Market include Sika, Henkel, 3M, H.B. Fuller, Dow, and Bostik. Sika supplies polyurethane and silane-modified bonding systems for transportation and construction, while Henkel offers LOCTITE and TEROSON products that include one-component moisture-curing systems. 3M provides PUR adhesives and polyurethane adhesive-sealant systems, and H.B. Fuller supplies moisture-curing polyurethane products for industrial assembly and building construction. Dow supplies silicone adhesive and structural-glazing materials for automotive and construction applications, while Bostik, part of Arkema, offers SMP adhesive-sealants and related bonding technologies.
In September 2026, Sika closed its acquisition of Akkim, with Sika stating that Akkim generated net sales of about CHF 220 million in 2025. The acquisition expands Sika’s distribution reach and production capacity. In December 2025, Henkel introduced Loctite MS 9650, a one-component silane-modified polymer designed for durable structural bonding of glass, metal, painted surfaces, and plastics. In February 2025, Arkema announced that Bostik would unveil Prep DB at JEC World 2025, a primer designed to enable bond disassembly for vehicle repair and end-of-life recycling.
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