Top 10 Companies in the Adhesive for Paper and Packaging Market (2025): Market Leaders Shaping Sustainable Packaging

The Global Adhesive for Paper and Packaging Market was valued at USD 51.2 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 70.8 Billion by 2030, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.1% during the forecast period (2024–2030). This growth is being driven by rising e-commerce penetration, increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions, and stringent regulations promoting recyclable and biodegradable materials across consumer goods industries.

As the packaging industry accelerates its transition toward circular economy models, the focus intensifies on adhesive manufacturers developing eco-friendly formulations and advanced bonding technologies. In this blog, we profile the Top 10 Companies in the Adhesive for Paper and Packaging Industry—a mix of chemical giants, specialty formulators, and bio-adhesive innovators defining the future of sustainable packaging.

This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Adhesive for Paper and Packaging, with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Adhesive for Paper and Packaging.

This report contains market size and forecasts of Adhesive for Paper and Packaging in global, including the following market information:

Global Adhesive for Paper and Packaging Market Revenue, 2018-2023, 2024-2032, ($ millions)
Global Adhesive for Paper and Packaging Market Sales, 2018-2023, 2024-2032, (Ton)
Global top five Adhesive for Paper and Packaging companies in 2022 (%)

The global Adhesive for Paper and Packaging market was valued at US$ million in 2022 and is projected to reach US$ million by 2029, at a CAGR of % during the forecast period. The influence of COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine War were considered while estimating market sizes.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $ Million in 2022, While China is Forecast to Reach $ Million.
Water-based Segment to Reach $ Million by 2029, with a % CAGR in next six years.

The global key manufacturers of Adhesive for Paper and Packaging include Henkel, Wacker, Planatol GmbH, Beardow Adams, Intercol Adhesives, Helios Kemostik, Worthen Industries, Evonik Industries and Jowat Adhesives Australia Pty Ltd, etc. in 2022, the global top five players have a share approximately % in terms of revenue.
We surveyed the Adhesive for Paper and Packaging manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and industry experts on this industry, involving the sales, revenue, demand, price change, product type, recent development and plan, industry trends, drivers, challenges, obstacles, and potential risks.
Total Market by Segment:
Global Adhesive for Paper and Packaging Market, by Type, 2018-2023, 2024-2032 ($ Millions) & (Ton)
Global Adhesive for Paper and Packaging Market Segment Percentages, by Type, 2022 (%)

Water-based
Hot Melts

Global Adhesive for Paper and Packaging Market, by Application, 2018-2023, 2024-2032 ($ Millions) & (Ton)
Global Adhesive for Paper and Packaging Market Segment Percentages, by Application, 2022 (%)

Food & Beverage
Packaging Industry
Paper Industry
Others

Global Adhesive for Paper and Packaging Market, By Region and Country, 2018-2023, 2024-2032 ($ Millions) & (Ton)
Global Adhesive for Paper and Packaging Market Segment Percentages, By Region and Country, 2022 (%)

North America
US
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Nordic Countries
Benelux
Rest of Europe
Asia
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Rest of Asia
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Israel
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Competitor Analysis

The report also provides analysis of leading market participants including:

Key companies Adhesive for Paper and Packaging revenues in global market, 2018-2023 (Estimated), ($ millions)
Key companies Adhesive for Paper and Packaging revenues share in global market, 2022 (%)
Key companies Adhesive for Paper and Packaging sales in global market, 2018-2023 (Estimated), (Ton)
Key companies Adhesive for Paper and Packaging sales share in global market, 2022 (%)

Further, the report presents profiles of competitors in the market, key players include:

Henkel
Wacker
Planatol GmbH
Beardow Adams
Intercol Adhesives
Helios Kemostik
Worthen Industries
Evonik Industries
Jowat Adhesives Australia Pty Ltd
Everad Adhesives SAS
DIC Corporation
Techbond Group
Aneel Coatings & Polymers
HB Fuller
NANPAO
US Adhesives
Kiilto
Alpkim Adhesive

Outline of Major Chapters:
Chapter 1: Introduces the definition of Adhesive for Paper and Packaging, market overview.
Chapter 2: Global Adhesive for Paper and Packaging market size in revenue and volume.
Chapter 3: Detailed analysis of Adhesive for Paper and Packaging manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.
Chapter 5: Provides the analysis of various market segments by application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.
Chapter 6: Sales of Adhesive for Paper and Packaging in regional level and country level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space of each country in the world.
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc.
Chapter 8: Global Adhesive for Paper and Packaging capacity by region & country.
Chapter 9: Introduces the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.
Chapter 10: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 11: The main points and conclusions of the report.

🔟 1. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Headquarters: Düsseldorf, Germany
Key Offering: Water-based adhesives, Hot melt adhesives, Sustainable adhesive solutions

Henkel is a dominant player in packaging adhesives with brands like Technomelt and Liofol. The company serves diverse packaging applications including corrugated boxes, folding cartons, and flexible packaging with strong focus on recyclable adhesive systems.