Polyurethane Sealants Market

Global Polyurethane Sealants Market Size (2024 to 2032)

The Global Polyurethane Sealants Market was valued at USD 2.92 billion in 2023. The global market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2032 and be worth USD 4.22 billion by 2032 from USD 3.04 billion in 2024.

MARKET OVERVIEW

Expansion in construction and construction activities and increased calls for automobiles have led to increased calls for polyurethane sealants in the construction and automotive industries. The escalating call for polyurethane sealants from end-use industries in countries around the world is predicted to drive the expansion of the polyurethane sealant market. Polyurethane sealants are moisture-cured sealants that have a fast dry time. They are resistant to corrosion, chemicals, and moisture. They are employed in various industries such as automotive and building and construction. Polyurethane sealants are employed to seal joints in walls and floors. They are also employed on concrete, wood, and metal. They are also employed to seal and glue fiberglass panels. They are employed to seal expansion joints in civil engineering works. Additionally, polyurethane sealants are employed for sealing car interiors, assembling shoes, textile laminates, and gluing windshields. Polyurethane sealant is one of the preferred materials in wood siding applications due to its excellent resistance to wear and abrasion.

MARKET TRENDS

The market for polyurethane sealants is seeing an increase in call as they adhere to almost any surface regardless of porosity and can be applied in harsh environments and difficult locations. The call for polyurethane sealants is escalating due to their unique properties such as hardness, adhesion strength, mechanical strength, thixotropy, flexibility, and the ability to change their characteristics according to user needs. These properties of polyurethane sealants are driving their call in various end-use industries such as construction, automotive, and packaging industries, which will significantly increase the market for polyurethane sealants.

MARKET DRIVERS

A high standard of living, due to rising disposable income, in developing economies such as China, India, Brazil, and Mexico increases the call for custom sealants in different colors to match the color of the substrate. The huge increase in the call for high-performance materials with aesthetic characteristics and highly resistant to moisture is driving the expansion of the market for polyurethane sealants. Along with this, revolutionary advancements in safety and ease of application through the bonding of polyurethane sealant have also fueled the expansion of the market. The escalating call for polyurethane sealants in various sectors such as automotive, building and construction, and consumer goods is predicted, due to its flexibility, lightweight, resistance to weathering, and paintable properties a key factor in the expansion of the market of polyurethane sealants. The escalating technological developments in various industries due to innovative products is another factor that is predicted to drive the expansion of the PU Sealants market to some extent. The escalating attention paid to reducing the weight of materials will be one of the main trends in the polyurethane sealant market that will gain ground in the polyurethane sealant market in the coming years. With the increase of the world population, there is excessive consumption of all resources. This will force a lightweight design to reduce the use of materials and energy resources. The auto industry already needs to reduce the weight of vehicles to meet strict fuel efficiency regulations and is focusing on the use of materials such as plastics, composites, and aluminum. The escalating focus on the use of lightweight materials will drive calls for adhesives and sealants such as PU gaskets due to the gasket's high load-bearing capacity and the potential of its structure.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

Market expansion for polyurethane sealants may be limited due to volatility in raw material prices.

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

However, growing consumer interest in low VOC bio-based polyurethane sealants is predicted to provide lucrative opportunities for polyurethane sealant manufacturers shortly. Also, increased R&D and investment for manufacturing low VOC products and durable sealants, due to their waterproof nature, safety, and ease of application, is predicted to drive the revenue expansion of the market for polyurethane sealants. The rise of PU R and bio-based sealants is predicted to create a lucrative opportunity for manufacturers and is predicted to support potential market revenue expansion.

MARKET CHALLENGES

Adipic acid is a raw material for polyester polyols employed in the manufacture of polyurethane resin. The supply of adipic acid has been reduced in recent months, especially in Europe and North America. Such changes in raw material prices show a high-performance risk for sealant makers and are predicted to depress the profit margins of polyurethane sealant makers.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Global Polyurethane Sealants Market By Type

Based on type, the one-component polyurethane sealant segment is predicted to dominate the polyurethane sealant market during the foreseen period. Additionally, the call for two-component polyurethane sealants is driven by their escalating use in civil and on-site applications.

Global Polyurethane Sealants Market By End-Use Industry

Based on the end-use industry, building, and construction are estimated to be the largest segment of the polyurethane sealant market in 2022, in terms of volume, followed by the automotive segment.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The Asia Pacific Polyurethane Sealants market is predicted to grow at the highest rate, in terms of value and volume, from 2024 to 2032. Polyurethane sealant manufacturers are targeting this region as it has the industry with the largest construction, which accounts for about 40% of worldwide construction spending. The Chinese market for polyurethane sealants has seen rapid expansion and is predicted to see a strong expansion in the future due to the continued relocation of worldwide polyurethane sealant production facilities in the country. Countries such as India, Thailand, and Indonesia are investing heavily in various end-use industries, which is likely to influence the expansion of the polyurethane sealant market in these countries.

Asia-Pacific is predicted to dominate the polyurethane sealant market during the foreseen period mainly due to strong economic expansion and increased construction activity in developing economies such as India, and China. and Vietnam in the region. North America and Europe are relatively mature regions of the market. The market for polyurethane sealants in these regions is predicted to grow at a slow pace during the foreseen period. The market for polyurethane sealants in Eastern European countries such as Russia and Ukraine is predicted to expand significantly during the foreseen period. This is mainly due to increased imports and the expansion of the capacities of various key players in the region. The Middle East and Africa and Latin America also have significant expansion potential due to high investment in infrastructure development in these regions.

KEY PLAYERS IN THE GLOBAL POLYURETHANE SEALANTS MARKET 

The major key players in the global Polyurethane Sealants market are 3M (U.S.), Arkema S.A. (France), Sika AG (Switzerland), H.B. Fuller (U.S.), Henkel AG & Company, KGaA (Germany), BASF SE (Germany), The Dow Chemical Company (U.S.), Mapei S.p.A. (Italy), Asian Paints Limited (India), ITW Polymers Sealants North America (U.S.), and others.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET

• Sika has created the latest polyurethane technology that it is introducing under the brand name PERFORM. Sika, a maker of adhesives and sealants for the construction fragment and the automotive business, has created the latest polyurethane technology that it is introducing on the market.
• Launch of the new 1K RPS 55 Polyurethane Sealant. For the first quarter of 2013, we are pleased to announce the launch of our enhanced line of 1K Polyurethane Sealants.

DETAILED SEGMENTATION OF THE GLOBAL POLYURETHANE SEALANTS MARKET INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

This research report on the global Polyurethane Sealants market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on type, end-user industry, and region.

By Resin Type

• One-component
• Two-component

By End-User Industry

• Building and Construction
• Automotive
• General Industrial
• Marine

By Region

• North America 
• Europe 
• Asia Pacific 
• Latin America 
• The Middle East and Africa