Definition and Scope: Solvent-free laminating adhesives are a type of adhesive used in the packaging industry to bond together different layers of materials without the use of solvents. These adhesives are environmentally friendly and offer a safer alternative to traditional solvent-based adhesives. Solvent-free laminating adhesives are typically based on technologies such as water-based, solventless, or hot melt, providing strong adhesion properties while reducing the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This product is essential for industries that require high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions, such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. The market for solvent-free laminating adhesives is experiencing significant growth due to increasing awareness of environmental issues and stringent regulations on VOC emissions. The shift towards sustainable packaging solutions has driven the demand for solvent-free adhesives as companies seek to reduce their carbon footprint and meet consumer preferences for eco-friendly products. In addition, advancements in adhesive technologies have improved the performance of solvent-free laminating adhesives, making them a viable option for a wide range of packaging applications. The market is also influenced by the growing demand for flexible packaging solutions, which require high-performance adhesives to ensure product integrity and shelf appeal. Market drivers for solvent-free laminating adhesives include the emphasis on recyclability and circular economy principles in the packaging industry. As more companies adopt sustainable practices and seek to minimize waste generation, the demand for solvent-free adhesives is expected to rise. Furthermore, the increasing focus on product safety and compliance with food contact regulations is driving the adoption of solvent-free laminating adhesives in food packaging applications. Overall, the market for solvent-free laminating adhesives is poised for continued growth as companies prioritize sustainability, performance, and regulatory compliance in their packaging solutions. The global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives market size was estimated at USD 131.1 million in 2024, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.80% during the forecast period. This report offers a comprehensive analysis of the global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives market, examining all key dimensions. It provides both a macro-level overview and micro-level market details, including market size, trends, competitive landscape, niche segments, growth drivers, and key challenges. Report Framework and Key Highlights: Market Dynamics: Identification of major market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges. Trend Analysis: Examination of ongoing and emerging trends impacting the market. Competitive Landscape: Detailed profiles and market positioning of major players, including market share, operational status, product offerings, and strategic developments. Strategic Analysis Tools: SWOT Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, PEST Analysis, Value Chain Analysis Market Segmentation: By type, application, region, and end-user industry. Forecasting and Growth Projections: In-depth revenue forecasts and CAGR analysis through 2033. This report equips readers with critical insights to navigate competitive dynamics and develop effective strategies. Whether assessing a new market entry or refining existing strategies, the report serves as a valuable tool for: Industry players Investors Researchers Consultants Business strategists And all stakeholders with an interest or investment in the Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives market. Global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market: Segmentation Analysis and Strategic Insights This section of the report provides an in-depth segmentation analysis of the global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives market. The market is segmented based on region (country), manufacturer, product type, and application. Segmentation enables a more precise understanding of market dynamics and facilitates targeted strategies across product development, marketing, and sales. By breaking the market into meaningful subsets, stakeholders can better tailor their offerings to the specific needs of each segment—enhancing competitiveness and improving return on investment. Global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market: Market Segmentation Analysis The research report includes specific segments by region (country), manufacturers, Type, and Application. Market segmentation creates subsets of a market based on product type, end-user or application, Geographic, and other factors. By understanding the market segments, the decision-maker can leverage this targeting in the product, sales, and marketing strategies. Market segments can power your product development cycles by informing how you create product offerings for different segments. Key Companies Profiled Ashland Dow Songwon Bostik Toyo-Morton ACTEGA Henkel DIC H.B. Fuller 3M China Neweast Jiangsu Lihe Morchem Market Segmentation by Type 2-Component Other Market Segmentation by Application Food Packaging Medical Packaging Other Geographic Segmentation North America: United States, Canada, Mexico Europe: Germany, France, Italy, U.K., Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia. Asia-Pacific: China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand South America: Brazil, Argentina, Colombia. Middle East and Africa (MEA): Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA Report Framework and Chapter Summary Chapter 1: Report Scope and Market Definition This chapter outlines the statistical boundaries and scope of the report. It defines the segmentation standards used throughout the study, including criteria for dividing the market by region, product type, application, and other relevant dimensions. It establishes the foundational definitions and classifications that guide the rest of the analysis. Chapter 2: Executive Summary This chapter presents a concise summary of the market’s current status and future outlook across different segments—by geography, product type, and application. It includes key metrics such as market size, growth trends, and development potential for each segment. The chapter offers a high-level overview of the Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market, highlighting its evolution over the short, medium, and long term. Chapter 3: Market Dynamics and Policy Environment This chapter explores the latest developments in the market, identifying key growth drivers, restraints, challenges, and risks faced by industry participants. It also includes an analysis of the policy and regulatory landscape affecting the market, providing insight into how external factors may shape future performance. Chapter 4: Competitive Landscape This chapter provides a detailed assessment of the market's competitive environment. It covers market share, production capacity, output, pricing trends, and strategic developments such as mergers, acquisitions, and expansion plans of leading players. This analysis offers a comprehensive view of the positioning and performance of top competitors. Chapters 5–10: Regional Market Analysis These chapters offer in-depth, quantitative evaluations of market size and growth potential across major regions and countries. Each chapter assesses regional consumption patterns, market dynamics, development prospects, and available capacity. The analysis helps readers understand geographical differences and opportunities in global markets. Chapter 11: Market Segmentation by Product Type This chapter examines the market based on product type, analyzing the size, growth trends, and potential of each segment. It helps stakeholders identify underexplored or high-potential product categories—often referred to as “blue ocean” opportunities. Chapter 12: Market Segmentation by Application This chapter analyzes the market based on application fields, providing insights into the scale and future development of each application segment. It supports readers in identifying high-growth areas across downstream markets. Chapter 13: Company Profiles This chapter presents comprehensive profiles of leading companies operating in the market. For each company, it details sales revenue, volume, pricing, gross profit margin, market share, product offerings, and recent strategic developments. This section offers valuable insight into corporate performance and strategy. Chapter 14: Industry Chain and Value Chain Analysis This chapter explores the full industry chain, from upstream raw material suppliers to downstream application sectors. It includes a value chain analysis that highlights the interconnections and dependencies across various parts of the ecosystem. Chapter 15: Key Findings and Conclusions The final chapter summarizes the main takeaways from the report, presenting the core conclusions, strategic recommendations, and implications for stakeholders. It encapsulates the insights drawn from all previous chapters. Table of Contents 1 Introduction to Research & Analysis Reports 1.1 Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Definition 1.2 Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Segments 1.2.1 Segment by Type 1.2.2 Segment by Application 2 Executive Summary 2.1 Global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size 2.2 Market Segmentation – by Type 2.3 Market Segmentation – by Application 2.4 Market Segmentation – by Geography 3 Key Market Trends, Opportunity, Drivers and Restraints 3.1 Key Takeway 3.2 Market Opportunities & Trends 3.3 Market Drivers 3.4 Market Restraints 3.5 Market Major Factor Assessment 4 Global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Competitive Landscape 4.1 Global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Sales by Manufacturers (2020-2025) 4.2 Global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025) 4.3 Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) 4.4 New Entrant and Capacity Expansion Plans 4.5 Mergers & Acquisitions 5 Global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market by Region 5.1 Global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size by Region 5.1.1 Global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size by Region 5.1.2 Global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size Market Share by Region 5.2 Global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Sales by Region 5.2.1 Global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Sales by Region 5.2.2 Global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Sales Market Share by Region 6 North America Market Overview 6.1 North America Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size by Country 6.1.1 USA Market Overview 6.1.2 Canada Market Overview 6.1.3 Mexico Market Overview 6.2 North America Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size by Type 6.3 North America Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size by Application 6.4 Top Players in North America Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market 7 Europe Market Overview 7.1 Europe Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size by Country 7.1.1 Germany Market Overview 7.1.2 France Market Overview 7.1.3 U.K. Market Overview 7.1.4 Italy Market Overview 7.1.5 Spain Market Overview 7.1.6 Sweden Market Overview 7.1.7 Denmark Market Overview 7.1.8 Netherlands Market Overview 7.1.9 Switzerland Market Overview 7.1.10 Belgium Market Overview 7.1.11 Russia Market Overview 7.2 Europe Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size by Type 7.3 Europe Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size by Application 7.4 Top Players in Europe Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market 8 Asia-Pacific Market Overview 8.1 Asia-Pacific Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size by Country 8.1.1 China Market Overview 8.1.2 Japan Market Overview 8.1.3 South Korea Market Overview 8.1.4 India Market Overview 8.1.5 Australia Market Overview 8.1.6 Indonesia Market Overview 8.1.7 Malaysia Market Overview 8.1.8 Philippines Market Overview 8.1.9 Singapore Market Overview 8.1.10 Thailand Market Overview 8.1.11 Rest of APAC Market Overview 8.2 Asia-Pacific Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size by Type 8.3 Asia-Pacific Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size by Application 8.4 Top Players in Asia-Pacific Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market 9 South America Market Overview 9.1 South America Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size by Country 9.1.1 Brazil Market Overview 9.1.2 Argentina Market Overview 9.1.3 Columbia Market Overview 9.2 South America Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size by Type 9.3 South America Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size by Application 9.4 Top Players in South America Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market 10 Middle East and Africa Market Overview 10.1 Middle East and Africa Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size by Country 10.1.1 Saudi Arabia Market Overview 10.1.2 UAE Market Overview 10.1.3 Egypt Market Overview 10.1.4 Nigeria Market Overview 10.1.5 South Africa Market Overview 10.2 Middle East and Africa Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size by Type 10.3 Middle East and Africa Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size by Application 10.4 Top Players in Middle East and Africa Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market 11 Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Segmentation by Type 11.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type) 11.2 Global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2033) 11.3 Global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size Market Share by Type (2020-2033) 11.4 Global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Price by Type (2020-2033) 12 Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Segmentation by Application 12.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application) 12.2 Global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Sales by Application (2020-2033) 12.3 Global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market Size (M USD) by Application (2020-2033) 12.4 Global Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Sales Growth Rate by Application (2020-2033) 13 Company Profiles 13.1 Ashland 13.1.1 Ashland Company Overview 13.1.2 Ashland Business Overview 13.1.3 Ashland Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Major Product Offerings 13.1.4 Ashland Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Sales and Revenue fromSolvent-free Laminating Adhesives (2020-2025) 13.1.5 Key News 13.2 Dow 13.2.1 Dow Company Overview 13.2.2 Dow Business Overview 13.2.3 Dow Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Major Product Offerings 13.2.4 Dow Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Sales and Revenue fromSolvent-free Laminating Adhesives (2020-2025) 13.2.5 Key News 13.3 Songwon 13.3.1 Songwon Company Overview 13.3.2 Songwon Business Overview 13.3.3 Songwon Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Major Product Offerings 13.3.4 Songwon Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Sales and Revenue fromSolvent-free Laminating Adhesives (2020-2025) 13.3.5 Key News 13.4 Bostik 13.4.1 Bostik Company Overview 13.4.2 Bostik Business Overview 13.4.3 Bostik Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Major Product Offerings 13.4.4 Bostik Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Sales and Revenue fromSolvent-free Laminating Adhesives (2020-2025) 13.4.5 Key News 13.5 Toyo-Morton 13.5.1 Toyo-Morton Company Overview 13.5.2 Toyo-Morton Business Overview 13.5.3 Toyo-Morton Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Major Product Offerings 13.5.4 Toyo-Morton Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Sales and Revenue fromSolvent-free Laminating Adhesives (2020-2025) 13.5.5 Key News 13.6 ACTEGA 13.6.1 ACTEGA Company Overview 13.6.2 ACTEGA Business Overview 13.6.3 ACTEGA Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Major Product Offerings 13.6.4 ACTEGA Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Sales and Revenue fromSolvent-free Laminating Adhesives (2020-2025) 13.6.5 Key News 13.7 Henkel 13.7.1 Henkel Company Overview 13.7.2 Henkel Business Overview 13.7.3 Henkel Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Major Product Offerings 13.7.4 Henkel Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Sales and Revenue fromSolvent-free Laminating Adhesives (2020-2025) 13.7.5 Key News 13.8 DIC 13.8.1 DIC Company Overview 13.8.2 DIC Business Overview 13.8.3 DIC Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Major Product Offerings 13.8.4 DIC Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Sales and Revenue fromSolvent-free Laminating Adhesives (2020-2025) 13.8.5 Key News 13.9 H.B. Fuller 13.9.1 H.B. Fuller Company Overview 13.9.2 H.B. Fuller Business Overview 13.9.3 H.B. Fuller Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Major Product Offerings 13.9.4 H.B. Fuller Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Sales and Revenue fromSolvent-free Laminating Adhesives (2020-2025) 13.9.5 Key News 13.10 3M 13.10.1 3M Company Overview 13.10.2 3M Business Overview 13.10.3 3M Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Major Product Offerings 13.10.4 3M Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Sales and Revenue fromSolvent-free Laminating Adhesives (2020-2025) 13.10.5 Key News 13.11 China Neweast 13.11.1 China Neweast Company Overview 13.11.2 China Neweast Business Overview 13.11.3 China Neweast Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Major Product Offerings 13.11.4 China Neweast Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Sales and Revenue fromSolvent-free Laminating Adhesives (2020-2025) 13.11.5 Key News 13.12 Jiangsu Lihe 13.12.1 Jiangsu Lihe Company Overview 13.12.2 Jiangsu Lihe Business Overview 13.12.3 Jiangsu Lihe Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Major Product Offerings 13.12.4 Jiangsu Lihe Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Sales and Revenue fromSolvent-free Laminating Adhesives (2020-2025) 13.12.5 Key News 13.13 Morchem 13.13.1 Morchem Company Overview 13.13.2 Morchem Business Overview 13.13.3 Morchem Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Major Product Offerings 13.13.4 Morchem Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Sales and Revenue fromSolvent-free Laminating Adhesives (2020-2025) 13.13.5 Key News 14 Key Market Trends, Opportunity, Drivers and Restraints 14.1 Key Takeway 14.2 Market Opportunities & Trends 14.3 Market Drivers 14.4 Market Restraints 14.5 Market Major Factor Assessment 14.6 Porter's Five Forces Analysis of Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market 14.7 PEST Analysis of Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Market 15 Analysis of the Solvent-free Laminating Adhesives Industry Chain 15.1 Overview of the Industry Chain 15.2 Upstream Segment Analysis 15.3 Midstream Segment Analysis 15.3.1 Manufacturing, Processing or Conversion Process Analysis 15.3.2 Key Technology Analysis 15.4 Downstream Segment Analysis 15.4.1 Downstream Customer List and Contact Details 15.4.2 Customer Concerns or Preference Analysis 16 Conclusion 17 Appendix 17.1 Methodology 17.2 Research Process and Data Source 17.3 Disclaimer 17.4 Note 17.5 Examples of Clients 17.6 DisclaimerResearch Methodology The research methodology employed in this study follows a structured, four-stage process designed to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and relevance of all data and insights presented. The process begins with Information Procurement, wherein data is collected from a wide range of primary and secondary sources. This is followed by Information Analysis, during which the collected data is systematically mapped, discrepancies across sources are examined, and consistency is established through cross-validation.
Subsequently, the Market Formulation phase involves placing verified data points into an appropriate market context to generate meaningful conclusions. This step integrates analyst interpretation and expert heuristics to refine findings and ensure applicability. Finally, all conclusions undergo a rigorous Validation and Publishing process, where each data point is re-evaluated before inclusion in the final deliverable. The methodology emphasizes bidirectional flow and reversibility between key stages to maintain flexibility and reinforce the integrity of the analysis.
Research Process The market research process follows a structured and iterative methodology designed to ensure accuracy, depth, and reliability. It begins with scope definition and research design, where the research objectives are clearly outlined based on client requirements, emerging market trends, and initial exploratory insights. This phase provides strategic direction for all subsequent stages of the research. Data collection is then conducted through both secondary and primary research. Secondary research involves analyzing publicly available and paid sources such as company filings, industry journals, and government databases to build foundational knowledge. This is followed by primary research, which includes direct interviews and surveys with key industry stakeholders—such as manufacturers, distributors, and end users—to gather firsthand insights and address data gaps identified earlier. Techniques included CATI (Computer-Assisted Telephonic Interviewing), CAWI (Computer-Assisted Web Interviewing), CAVI (Computer-Assisted Video Interviewing via platforms like Zoom and WebEx), and CASI (Computer-Assisted Self Interviewing via email or LinkedIn).
