TAGS: Sealants Sustainability / Natural Adhesives Polyurethane Adhesives Hot-melt Adhesives
Transparency Market Research (TMR) anticipates that the Latin America adhesives & sealants market is expected to cross value of USD 4 Bn by 2030.
An increase in the demand for adhesives and sealants, owing to their exceptional properties is anticipated to boost the adhesives & sealants market in Latin America during the forecast period. Construction is projected to be a highly attractive end-use industry for adhesives and sealants in Latin America in the near future.
Key Drivers and Restraints
Adhesives and sealants possess exceptional properties such as strength, flexibility, solubility, and corrosion resistance, owing to which they are largely used in the construction industry. Thus, with the rise in constructional activities, the demand for adhesives and sealants is expected to increase, thereby propelling the adhesives & sealants market in Latin America in the near future.
Increased adoption of adhesives and sealants in the automotive industry led by their numerous advantages, such as resistance to fatigue, contaminants, and corrosion is projected to drive the adhesives & sealants market in Latin America during the forecast period
Environmental concerns related to carbon emissions have prompted companies to develop bio-based adhesives and sealants. These products not only reduce the overall manufacturing cost, but also provide environmental benefits in terms of lower carbon footprint. Therefore, development of bio-based adhesives and sealants is expected to create opportunities for the adhesives & sealants market in Latin America in the near future.
Raw materials required for manufacture of adhesives and sealants include ethylene, propylene, vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), and oil. Most of them are obtained from crude oil and petrochemicals. However, the price of crude oil and petrochemicals is volatile in nature, which has a direct effect on the production cost of adhesives and sealants. Thus, volatility in raw material prices is expected to restrain the adhesives & sealants market in Latin America during the forecast period.
Polyurethane Sealants for Modular Construction Applications
Innovations in polyurethane sealants are bolstering the revenue of the Latin American adhesives & sealants market. Manufacturers are broadening their revenue streams for polyurethane sealants in transport, construction, and commercial manufacturing applications. They are increasing their research spending to develop advanced formulations that play an instrumental role in improving the rheology of polyurethane sealants and are increasing efforts to lower the isocyanate content to deliver ease of application. Manufacturers are focusing on improving the slump resistance and product safety of polyurethane sealants to deploy its widespread application in modular construction and commercial manufacturing applications.
Leading market players in the Latin America adhesives & sealants market are increasing their production capabilities to manufacture silicone adhesives used for transport vehicle assembly. They are increasing the availability of silicone adhesives that are capable of curing even at room temperature. Fast curing speed of silicone adhesives and its other performance advantages in electronics assembly are being highly preferred by end users.
Innovations in Bio-based Adhesives
New adhesive and sealant innovations are creating incremental opportunities for manufacturers in Latin America. For instance, bio-based hot melt adhesives are boosting the credibility credentials of companies in the Latin America adhesives & sealants market, as manufacturers aim to expand their portfolio in environment-friendly bonding in packaging applications. Bio-based adhesives are being highly publicized for its high content of renewable materials. Moreover, these green adhesives are emerging as cost-efficient solutions for end users, since they keep the machinery clean, resulting in less maintenance costs. These green adhesives also deploy safety during applications.
On the other hand, hot melt adhesives are becoming increasingly commonplace in the Latin America adhesives & sealants market. These novel adhesives are being extensively used in case and carton sealing applications. As such, manufacturers are increasing their R&D efforts to innovate in polymer technology in order to make adhesives more resistant to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Hybrid Techniques Help Overcome Adhesives Bond-strength Limitations
New adhesive formulations are being highly preferred in superior stress-bearing components. However, adhesives require surface preparation treatments that involve cleaning of surfaces on which they are being joined. Moreover, oil and grease on surfaces significantly affect the bonding strength of adhesives. Hence, companies in the Latin America adhesives & sealants market are becoming increasingly aware about hybrid joining processes to overcome the limitations of adhesives. Similarly, weld bonding, clinch bonding, and rivet welding are some of the popular hybrid joining techniques that are becoming increasingly mainstream in various end-use cases.
On the other hand, pressure-sensitive adhesives are becoming prominent in the medical sector. Manufacturers in the Latin America adhesives & sealants market are focusing on developing skin-friendly adhesives that offer good breathability and keeps the pain and discomfort to a minimum in individuals. Thus, companies in the Latin America adhesives & sealants market are unlocking opportunities in the medical device industry and in wound care applications. As such, companies are entering into strategic partnerships to participate in recycling programs to contribute toward a circular economy.
Source: Transparency Market Research