Hot Melt Adhesives Market size is expected to reach USD 10.71 billion by 2028
The global hot melt adhesives market size was valued at USD 7.37 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% from 2021 to 2028. Increasing usage of hot glue adhesives in the packaging industry for various applications such as sealing of boxes and cartons for food and general consumer packaging is propelling the market growth. Hot melt adhesives (HMAs) offer adhesion to a wide variety of materials and surfaces, such as fabric, papers, ceramic, metal, cardboard, and plastics, which makes them suitable for DIY applications. Although DIY is leading in developed economies such as North America and Europe, it is a relatively new concept. The DIY applications include craft, general goods packaging, and wood working. The U.S. is a prominent manufacturer and consumer of hot melt adhesives. The product demand increased drastically on account of the lockdown that occurred due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The shutdown led to the growth o...