What is the forecast for sustainable adhesives and sealants in Latin America by 2033?
Latin America Adhesives and Sealants Market Overview:
Market Size in 2024: USD 6.8 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033: USD 10.8 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 5.1%
The Latin America adhesives and sealants market size reached USD 6.8 billion in 2024, and it is expected to reach USD 10.8 billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% during 2025-2033.
Latin America Adhesives and Sealants Industry Trends & Growth Drivers:
Green Building Codes Spark Low-VOC Formulation Surge
Brazil’s National Council for the Environment (CONAMA) issued Resolution 512 in June 2025. It caps VOC content in construction adhesives at 50 g/L. Henkel opened a new low-VOC line at its São Paulo plant in July 2025. The line already supplies 38% of the company’s regional volume. The Mexican Secretariat of Environment followed with similar rules in August 2025. Sika launched a zero-VOC polyurethane adhesive that gained a 12% share in new housing projects within 60 days. Colombia’s Ministry of Housing offers tax credits for projects using certified low-VOC products. Early adopters cut indoor air pollutants by 27% according to a July 2025 ministry survey.
Auto Near-Shoring Drives High-Performance Epoxy Demand
Mexico’s Secretariat of Economy counts 36 new EV and auto-parts plants under construction in 2025. Dow Automotive opened a 40 kt epoxy plant in Pesquería, Nuevo León, in June 2025 to meet structural bonding demand. The plant serves Tesla, BMW, and Stellantis lines. Each EV battery pack uses 3-4 kg of structural epoxy, doubling the adhesive load versus ICE vehicles. 3M launched crash-resistant sealant tapes for EV battery enclosures in August 2025 and booked orders for 2.1 million units. Brazil’s auto output rose 11% in 2025, pushing regional epoxy sales up 18 % year-on-year.
Flexible Packaging Boom Pushes Hot-Melt Capacity Expansion
Flexible packaging output in Latin America grew 14% in 2024. H.B. Fuller commissioned a 25 kt hot-melt adhesive plant in Cartagena, Colombia, in July 2025. The facility serves regional food and beverage converters. Avery Dennison introduced a recyclable hot-melt label adhesive in August 2025. Early adopters include Coca-Cola Andina and Mondelez. Chile’s packaging sector now consumes 8 kt of hot-melt yearly, up from 5 kt in 2022. Argentina’s government approved a USD 30 million loan for flexible-packaging SMEs to upgrade to hot-melt lines in August 2025.
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Latin America Adhesives and Sealants Market Segmentation:
Adhesive Type Insights:
- Acrylic
- PVA
- Polyurethanes
- Styrenic Block Copolymers
- Epoxy
- EVA
- Others
Sealant Type Insights:
- Acrylic
- Silicone
- Polyurethane
- Butyl
- Others
Technology Insights:
- Water-Based
- Solvent-Based
- Hot Melt
- Reactive
- Others
Application Insights:
- Paperboard and Packaging
- Building and Construction
- Transportation
- Leather and Footwear
- Furniture
- Others
Country Insights:
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Chile
- Peru
- Others
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.
Latin America Adhesives and Sealants Market News:
- 12 Aug 2025 - Henkel opens Brazil’s first carbon-neutral adhesive plant in Campinas.
- 11 Aug 2025 - Peru enforces mandatory VOC labels on all construction adhesives starting January 2026.
- 10 Aug 2025 - Dow launches bio-based epoxy with 30 % renewable content for Latin American auto plants.
- 9 Aug 2025 - Colombian flexible-packaging firm Propaq adopts recyclable hot-melt adhesive, cutting plastic use by 15%.
- 8 Aug 2025 - Mexican adhesive maker Pinturas Acuario secures USD 20 million to expand low-VOC line.
Key highlights of the Report:
- Market Performance (2019-2024)
- Market Outlook (2025-2033)
- COVID-19 Impact on the Market
- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- Strategic Recommendations
- Historical, Current and Future Market Trends
- Market Drivers and Success Factors
- SWOT Analysis
- Structure of the Market
- Value Chain Analysis
- Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape
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