How the UAE's 50 Billion Dollar Infrastructure Plan is Reshaping the Adhesives Market?

GURGAON, India - June 13, 2025 - PRLog -- The UAE adhesive market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing infrastructure projects, economic diversifications, and growing government emphasis on sustainability. The market consists of diverse product portfolio that caters different industries including construction, packaging, healthcare, and automotive. The construction segment dominates the market, with adhesives used in flooring, tiling, and paneling applications accounting for nearly 30% of total demand as of 2024. The automotive sector is witnessing rising demand for high-performance adhesives.

What's Driving the Adhesive Market in UAE?

Booming Construction and Infrastructure Sector: Construction sector is one of the major consumers of adhesive with key ongoing projects including Etihad Rail Network and Expo City Dubai expansion. The sector accounts for nearly 10% of the country's GDP and use adhesives in flooring, tiling, and facade installations. Moreover, country's plan to invest USD 50 billion in infrastructure by 2030 will further boost the demand for structural and construction adhesives.

Growing Automotive Sector: The UAE Automotive sector is rapidly expanding to reduce import reliance and increase local manufacturing. This growth is accelerating the demand for speciality adhesives which are important for vehicle assembly, including interior panels, trims, and body components. Furthermore, shift towards electric-vehicles are encouraging manufacturers to adopt lightweight and high-bond adhesives to reduce vehicle weight.

Market Competition

The UAE adhesive market is highly competitive with mix of regional and global players striving to dominate the landscape. The major player of the market includes Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, H.B. Fuller Company, and 3M Company. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA is one of the leading producers in adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. In 2024, company partnered with Kraton Corporation to develop bio-based products derived from pine wood pulping, as a part of its growing focus on sustainability. H.B. Fuller Company has strengthened its position in the market by continuously investing in innovation and sustainability. As of 2025, the company reported net revenue of USD 789 million.

Future Outlook

The UAE adhesive market is set to experience transformations through 2030, with increasing technological advancements, sustainability initiatives, and diversifications across industries. The liquid adhesives are expected to dominate the market, with compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7% from 2025 to 2030. This growth will be fuelled by increasing demand from construction, automotive, and healthcare sectors along with development of high-performance adhesive solutions.

Consultant at Nexdigm In their latest publication "UAE Adhesive Market Outlook to 2030" By Type (Synthetics, Natural), By Technology (Water-Based, Solvent-Based, Hot melt, Reactive, Silicone, UV cured, Others), and By Form (Paste, Liquid, Film, Others)" believe that investing in low-emission and sustainable adhesives along with developing customized solutions for high-growth segments can yield growth in UAE adhesives market.

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