Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Adhesive is a versatile adhesive made from thermoplastic polyurethane polymers known for their flexibility, elasticity, and durability. Unlike traditional thermoset polyurethanes, TPU adhesives soften when heated and harden upon cooling, allowing for easy processing and reshaping. They offer excellent resistance to impact, abrasion, and environmental conditions, making them ideal for applications requiring strong, resilient, and flexible bonding solutions. The global thermoplastic polyurethane adhesive market Research report presents a complete judgment of the market which consists of future trends, thermoplastic polyurethane adhesive market growth factors, consumption, production volume, CAGR value, attentive opinions, profit margin, price, and industry-validated market data. The Thermoplastic polyurethane adhesive market size is projected to grow from USD 1.27 billion in 2024 to USD 1.76 billion by 2029, registering a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period. Versatile performance properties, growing demands in various industries, and requirements concerning sustainability together drive the demand for TPU adhesives.
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TPU adhesives exhibit excellent flexibility, durability, and strong bonding strength over a wide range of substrates, making them highly in demand in industries such as footwear, automotive, electronics, and textiles. Excellent heat resistance and chemical stability provide reliable performance under the most demanding conditions, whereas elastic properties support applications requiring flexibility, such as wearable devices and flexible packaging. In addition, the increasing global need for lightweight and environment-friendly solutions has increased the demand level as TPU adhesives assist in weight reduction and can be formulated from renewable or recycled resources.
Global Thermoplastic Polyurethane Adhesive Market Dynamics
Driver: Growing Automotive Demand for Flexible Bonding Solutions
The automotive industry's push for lightweight, durable, and emission-reducing materials is boosting demand for TPU adhesives. Known for their flexibility, strength, and resistance to chemicals and temperature, TPU adhesives are ideal for bonding interior and exterior automotive parts. With the rise of EVs and autonomous vehicles, their role in enhancing structural integrity and NVH control is becoming increasingly critical.
Restraint: Cost-Effective Alternatives Like Acrylic and Epoxy Adhesives
TPU adhesives face competition from cheaper alternatives such as acrylic and epoxy adhesives. While TPUs offer superior flexibility and durability, their higher production costs limit adoption in price-sensitive industries like construction and packaging, where cost often outweighs performance.
Opportunity: Rising Interest in Bio-Based TPU Adhesives
The shift toward sustainable products is driving interest in bio-based TPU adhesives made from renewable resources. These adhesives retain the performance of traditional TPUs while reducing environmental impact. They are especially appealing in green construction, automotive, and packaging sectors aiming to improve their sustainability credentials.
Challenge: Complex Manufacturing Processes
TPU adhesives require precise formulations, advanced equipment, and skilled expertise, making production complex and costly. This limits scalability, especially for smaller manufacturers. Customization needs across various industries further complicate production and quality control.
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Solvent-based Adhesives is anticipated to be the second largest segment in Thermoplastic Polyurethane Adhesive Market segment, by type, during the forecast period.
The solvent-based adhesive segment is the second-largest share in the TPU adhesive market, owing to the fact that it combines great bonding capability with versatility across several substrates. Solvent-based TPU adhesives are formulated using TPU polymers dissolved in organic solvents to create an adhesive possessing superior penetration and adhesion characteristics. This makes them especially suitable for applications that need high bond strength and resistance to challenging conditions such as moisture, temperature fluctuations, and chemical exposure. Industries like footwear, automotive, and textiles depend on solvent-based TPU adhesives for the assembly of parts where durability and reliability are critical. Solvent-based adhesives also cure faster than other types, which is advantageous in terms of productivity for high-volume manufacturing processes.
Powder is anticipated to be the second largest segment Thermoplastic Polyurethane Adhesive Market segment, by form, during the forecast period.
The powder form segment is the second-largest in the TPU adhesive market because of its increased adoption in industries requiring precision application, efficient processing, and customizable performance characteristics. Powder TPU adhesives also allow for consistent and controlled application, which reduces waste and provides uniform bonding across large surfaces. This is especially valuable in high-volume production environments. It also is more favorable for automation of manufacturing processes, for example in the process of thermal lamination where accurate application of adhesives will contribute to good product quality. Demand for lighter weight and visually pleasing products continues to be in demand within the textile and consumer goods market and as such encourages powder-based TPU adhesives because they adhere well without bulk.
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Textiles is anticipated to be the second largest segment Thermoplastic Polyurethane Adhesive Market segment, by end-use industry, during the forecast period.
The textiles segment holds the second-largest share in the TPU adhesive market, with rising demand for high-performance adhesives in sportswear, outdoor gear, industrial fabrics, and medical textiles. In the textile industry, TPU adhesives are more favored for their flexibility and elasticity, maintaining strong bonds even under repeated mechanical stress, which makes them very suitable for laminating and bonding fabrics in demanding environments. These adhesives improve the durability and functional properties of textiles by offering water resistance, abrasion resistance, and lightweight solutions for bonding, which are critically important for producing high-tech fabrics and performance wear. These are also supported by fast-growing seamless and aesthetic textile applications, such as heat bonding of garments and welded seams. Unlike traditional stitching, TPU adhesives provide smooth and durable finishes, which align with consumer preferences for sleek and functional products.
Europe is expected to be the second largest region in the global Thermoplastic Polyurethane Adhesive Market, by region, during the forecast period.
Europe accounts for the second-largest share of the market for TPU adhesives mainly due to its robust industrial base with remarkable technological advancements and a steadily rising requirement for high-performance bonding solutions for diversifying different sectors. TPU adhesives, mainly due to their excellent strength of durability, impressive flexibility, as well as their impressive capabilities to bond well with a very extensive range of different materials, heavily find application in the diversified industries across Europe, which include automotive, textile, electronic, and constructional industries. The adoption of TPU adhesives is also driven by Europe's focus on sustainability and eco-friendly manufacturing practices, since they can be formulated with low VOCs and recyclable materials, thus meeting strict environmental regulations like REACH and the European Green Deal.
Thermoplastic Polyurethane Adhesive Companies
The report includes the profiles of some of the top players in the Thermoplastic Polyurethane Adhesive Market. The Lubrizol Corporation (US), BASF (Germany), Covestro AG (Germany), Huntsman International LLC (US), Wanhua (China), DIC CORPORATION (Japan), H.B. Fuller (US), Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany), Arkema (France), Huafon (China), NANPAO RESINS CHEMICAL GROUP (Taiwan) and Shandong INOV Polyurethane Co., Ltd. (China).
Top Trending Key Players of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Adhesive Market
BASF SE (Germany)
Founded in 1865, BASF is a global chemical giant with operations in 93+ countries and 234 production sites. Its TPU adhesives are marketed under the Elastollan® brand within the Materials segment, which includes Performance Materials and Monomers. In 2023, the segment contributed USD 15.3 billion (20% of total revenue). Europe remains BASF’s top revenue-generating region.
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The Lubrizol Corporation (USA)
A Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, Lubrizol was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Ohio. It operates through two divisions: Lubrizol Additives and Lubrizol Advanced Materials—the latter offering TPU adhesives. With presence in 100+ countries and 143 facilities worldwide, Lubrizol serves a broad range of industries from personal care to transportation.
Covestro AG (Germany)
Established in 2015, Covestro is a leading supplier of premium polymers. It provides TPU adhesives under its Solutions & Specialties segment, supporting industries like automotive, construction, and electronics. The company runs 50 production and 13 R&D sites across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany)
Henkel, founded in 1876, specializes in adhesives and consumer goods. Its TPU adhesives fall under the Adhesive Technologies segment, serving packaging, construction, and electronics markets. With 161 production sites globally, Henkel maintains a strong presence across all major regions.
Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. (China)
Founded in 1998, Wanhua is the world's largest MDI producer and a major supplier of TPU adhesives under the WANTHANE® brand. It operates globally with six major production complexes, R&D centers in China, North America, and Europe, and branches in over ten countries, supporting industries from automotive to green energy.
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Recent Developments of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Adhesive Market
- In May 2024, Plastipak Packaging, Inc. joined Kraft Heinz to change the packaging of KRAFT Real Mayo and MIRACLE WHIP completely to rPET material.
- Henkel Adhesives Technologies India Private Limited completed the final phase of its manufacturing plant near Kurkumbh, off Pune, Maharashtra, on July 2024. The newly inaugurated Loctite plant reflects the commitment of Henkel toward product localization, which would also ensure a reduction in import and help bridge the supply demand gap for high-performance adhesive solutions.
- May 2024- The Lubrizol Corporation launched a Pearlbond™ ECO 590 HMS TPU with focused research toward hot melt adhesives, in particular. It contains 59% renewable content. This product is also engineered to be free of toluene, offering an ecological edge in applications that range from furniture and electronics to textiles.
- On January 2024, BASF inaugurated its largest global production line for Thermoplastic Polyurethane products such as TPU adhesives at the Zhanjiang Verbund site in China, a major milestone in the company's operations.
- On October 2023, Covestro AG significantly increased the production capacity for thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films at its Bomlitz site in Lower Saxony, Germany. This investment, with a low double-digit million Euros, strengthens the infrastructure and logistics of the Platilon® range of TPU adhesive films.
- On October 2023, Wanhua Chemical launched a new ADI-type hot melt adhesive, the WANTHANE WHT-6672P, which is specifically intended for the footwear industry. This TPU adhesive boasts great anti-yellowing properties to overcome the common aging problem in footwear and clothing applications.
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