Published Date : 2025-May-24
The Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) Adhesives Market is projected to experience solid growth through 2025, owing to its high-performance bonding capabilities across automotive, aerospace, construction, marine, wind energy, and electronics industries. MMA adhesives are preferred for lightweight composites and structural joints, thanks to their excellent toughness, chemical resistance, and fast curing times.
Estimated to surpass $1250 million by 2025 and with a projected CAGR of 6.8% from 2024 to 2032, the market continues to expand as demand for lightweight assembly materials grows globally.
Here's a curated list of the top companies leading this space in 2025.
Overview: 3M Company is a global innovation powerhouse known for developing and manufacturing a wide range of industrial, consumer, healthcare, and safety products. The company operates across four main business segments:
Safety & Industrial (abrasives, adhesives, tapes, PPE)
Transportation & Electronics (electrical materials, films, auto electronics)
Healthcare (medical and surgical supplies, dental and health IT solutions)
Consumer (Post-it®, Scotch®, Command™, home improvement)
In the adhesives space, 3M is a global leader, particularly in methyl methacrylate (MMA) adhesives, epoxies, structural bonding agents, and automotive lightweighting applications.
Products sold in over 200 countries, 100 manufacturing plants worldwide and R&D operations in U.S., Germany, Japan, China, and India.
Overview: Huntsman is known for its strong innovation in methyl methacrylate adhesives, structural bonding agents, and lightweight composite materials for demanding industrial environments.
Manufacturing sites in over 30 countries, Operations across Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific, R&D centers in the U.S., Germany, China, and Switzerland.
Huntsman Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals serving key industries including: Adhesives & Sealants, Polyurethanes, Performance Products, Advanced Materials, Textiles & Footwear, Automotive & Aerospace, Construction and Electronics.
Overview: Henkel is a global leader in adhesive technologies, beauty care, and laundry & home care. It is especially dominant in industrial adhesives and sealants, serving more than 800 industry segments.
Henkel operates under three core business divisions:
Adhesive Technologies (largest contributor to revenue)
Structural adhesives, methyl methacrylate (MMA), epoxies, hot melts
Automotive, electronics, packaging, construction, and aerospace industries
Laundry & Home Care
Brands: Persil, Purex, Bref, Pril
Beauty Care (Consumer & Professional)
Brands: Schwarzkopf, Dial, Syoss, got2b
Active in over 120 countries, 170 manufacturing facilities and Major R&D centers in Germany, China, the U.S., India, and South Korea.
Focus on lightweighting, structural bonding, and sustainability-driven formulations, especially MMA-based adhesives for EVs, aerospace, and renewables.
Targeting climate-positive operations by 2030 and 100% recyclable packaging by 2025.
Overview: Sika AG is a global specialty chemicals company that focuses on bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building and industrial sectors. It is widely recognized for its construction chemicals, industrial adhesives, and methyl methacrylate (MMA)-based solutions.
Operates in over 100 countries, Over 400 manufacturing plants worldwide, Strong presence in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America and Extensive R&D centers in Switzerland, Germany, China, and the U.S.
Development of low-carbon adhesives, solvent-free formulations, and recyclable bonding systems.
Green Construction Leadership: Pioneering carbon-reducing admixtures and MMA adhesives for prefabricated panels and façade systems.
Overview: Arkema is a global specialty materials manufacturer focused on developing innovative, sustainable solutions in adhesives, advanced materials, and chemical intermediates. Operating in more than 55 countries, Arkema serves markets including construction, electronics, automotive, renewables, consumer goods, and healthcare.
Global Presence: 150+ production facilities across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, Major R&D centers in France, the U.S., China, and Japan and Brands include Bostik, Sartomer, Pebax®, Kynar®, Rilsan®, Altuglas®.
Sustainable Growth Strategy:
Target: 50% of revenue from sustainable products by 2030
Carbon neutrality commitment by 2050
Emphasis on bio-based and circular economy solutions
Overview: Lord Corporation is a global leader in adhesives, coatings, motion management, and vibration & noise control technologies. Now part of Parker Hannifin’s Engineered Materials Group, it continues to operate under the Lord brand for specialty products.
Core Adhesive Product Lines:Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) Adhesives (LORD® 400/500 Series), Epoxies for structural and electronic bonding, Urethane and Acrylic Adhesives, Chemlok® Rubber-to-Metal Bonding Agents, Solderless Electrically Conductive Adhesives.
These products serve industries requiring durability, stress distribution, high load capacity, and environmental resistance.
17 manufacturing sites across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, 9 dedicated R&D and technical centers and Serves clients in over 100 countries.
Overview: Permabond is a global manufacturer of engineering adhesives and sealants for industrial assembly and OEM applications. The company is recognized for its high-performance bonding technologies, including: Methyl Methacrylate Adhesives (MMA), Anaerobics, Cyanoacrylates (instant adhesives), Epoxies, UV/Visible Light Cure Adhesives.
Permabond's MMA products are widely used in transportation, composites, signage, plastics, and structural assembly, offering excellent shear strength, durability, and resistance to vibration and weathering.
Composite Bonding: Targeting growth in lightweight vehicle assembly, marine structures, and aerospace components
Low-Odor MMA Adhesives: Development of non-flammable, user-safe methyl methacrylate solutions
Adhesives for Dissimilar Materials: Advancing MMA and hybrid systems for bonding metals to plastics, composites to aluminum, etc.
Specialty OEM Solutions: Tailored adhesives for electric motors, medical devices, and HVAC systems
Green Chemistry: Focus on REACH-compliant and low-VOC formulations to meet sustainability standards in Europe and North America
Overview:: Loxeal is a leading Italian manufacturer of engineering adhesives, sealants, and surface treatments. With over three decades of R&D expertise, the company provides industrial-grade bonding solutions across diverse industries, including: Methyl Methacrylate Adhesives (MMA), Anaerobic adhesives and sealants, Epoxy adhesives (1- and 2-part systems), Cyanoacrylates (instant adhesives), UV-curing and light-curing adhesives, Silicones and structural acrylics.
Loxeal is especially known in Europe for its high-performance MMA adhesives, used in transportation, composite assembly, electrical components, and marine applications.
Strong distribution network in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America
Products exported to over 60 countries
Certified under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 for quality and environmental management
Overview: Parson Adhesives Inc. is a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialty adhesives, sealants, and coatings for industrial and commercial applications. Known for its custom formulations, Parson serves a wide range of sectors by offering: Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) Adhesives, Anaerobic Adhesives (threadlockers, retaining compounds, pipe sealants), Cyanoacrylates (instant adhesives), Epoxy Adhesives (1- and 2-component systems), UV/Light Cure Adhesives, Silicone Sealants, Specialty Coatings.
Parson's MMA adhesives are engineered for high-impact, structural bonding, especially where speed, flexibility, and durability are essential.
Manufacturing and R&D based in Michigan, USA, Strong distribution network in North America, Europe, Middle East, and Asia, Products comply with REACH, RoHS, and ISO 9001 standards.
Largest consumer due to massive automotive and aerospace industries.
Strong regulatory backing for lightweighting and composite bonding.
U.S. and Canada see significant demand in EV assembly lines and wind turbine blade manufacturing.
High adoption in transportation, rail, and renewable energy sectors.
Countries like Germany, France, and the UK drive demand for eco-friendly and high-strength adhesives.
Strict environmental norms support shift toward low-VOC and solvent-free MMA adhesives.
Fastest-growing region with China, India, Japan, and South Korea leading.
Booming construction and automotive sectors are driving local MMA adhesive consumption.
Regional governments investing in infrastructure and electric mobility.
Steady market growth due to infrastructure and manufacturing recovery.
Increased industrial production in Brazil, South Africa, and the UAE.
Rising imports of high-performance adhesives for niche applications.
Automotive Lightweighting: MMA adhesives will be crucial in multi-material bonding across steel, aluminum, and carbon fiber parts.
Wind Energy: MMA's ability to bond fiberglass and composite blades securely will fuel demand.
Modular Construction: Increasing adoption in prefabricated structures and composite paneling systems.
Eco-Friendly Formulations: Market shift toward bio-based MMA adhesives with low VOC content.
Smart Adhesives: R&D into heat-resistant, fast-curing MMA adhesives for electronics and medical devices.
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