Summary

Research Review Scope
The global chemicals industry plays a significant role in modern manufacturing, supplying essential materials for a wide range of applications, from construction and automotive to aerospace, healthcare, and consumer goods. With ongoing advancements in technology, regulatory shifts, and a growing emphasis on sustainability, the industry is undergoing a significant transformation. The demand for advanced chemicals, low-emission coatings, and circular economy initiatives is reshaping market dynamics. Additionally, automation and digitalization are streamlining production processes, improving efficiency, and reducing waste.
Among the many industries within the chemicals sector, three key areas, paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, and adhesive-applying equipment are witnessing rapid growth. The paints and coatings market is experiencing strong growth, fueled by rising demand for construction, automotive, marine, and industrial applications. These materials serve both decorative and protective functions, safeguarding surfaces from corrosion, wear, and environmental damage. With urbanization and infrastructure development on the rise, the demand for high-performance coating continues to increase.
A major shift in the industry is the push toward sustainable formulations that reduce environmental impact. Waterborne coatings, powder coatings, and bio-based resins are becoming more prevalent as increased regulations around volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous chemicals. Companies such as PPG Industries, AkzoNobel, Sherwin-Williams, and BASF are at the forefront of developing advanced coatings that offer durability, efficiency, and eco-friendly properties. These innovations are particularly important in sectors like automotive and aerospace, where lightweight, high-strength coatings can enhance fuel efficiency and longevity.
Adhesives and sealants are increasingly replacing traditional mechanical fasteners, on account of their ability to provide lightweight, high-strength bonding solutions across industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, electronics, and packaging. With industries focusing on reducing weight, improving durability, and enhancing energy efficiency, adhesives have become indispensable in modern manufacturing. A key trend in this market is the growing use of adhesives in electric vehicles (EVs) and lightweight composites. As automakers strive to improve vehicle efficiency, adhesives are being used to replace welding and mechanical fasteners, reducing weight without compromising safety.
As manufacturing becomes more automated and precise, the demand for advanced adhesive-applying equipment is rising. These systems are essential in automotive, packaging, electronics, and construction, where accuracy and efficiency in bonding processes are critical. With increasing production speeds and the need for consistent application, businesses are turning to robotic dispensing systems, AI-driven process controls, and smart sensors to enhance adhesive application.
Research Reviews from BCC Research provide market professionals with concise market coverage within a specific research category. This 2024 Research Review of Chemical provides a sampling of the type of quantitative market information, analysis, and guidance that BCC Research has been developing since its inception in 1971 to help its customers make informed business decisions. This Research Review includes highlights and excerpts from the following reports published by BCC Research in 2024:
- CHM049H Global Markets and Advanced Technologies for Paints and Coatings
- CHM048E Global Markets for Adhesives & Sealants or Joining and Fastening
- CHM073E Adhesives and Adhesive-Applying Equipment: Technologies and Global Markets
After you survey the excerpts in this Research Review, we encourage you to follow up on these topics by checking out the full market research reports associated with each topic. BCC Research looks forward to serving your market intelligence needs in the future.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Foreword
Research Review Scope
Chapter 2 Global Markets and Advanced Technologies for Paints and Coatings (CHM049H)
Global Markets and Advanced Technologies for Paints and Coatings
Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Market Overview of Paints and Coatings
Market Definition
Composition of Paints and Coatings
Value Chain Analysis
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis of Paints and Coatings
Market Dynamics of Paints and Coatings
Market Driver
Market Opportunity
Market Challenge
Regulatory Landscape of Paints and Coatings
Regulatory Analysis
Emerging Technologies of Paints and Coatings
Advances in Paints and Coatings
Quotes from Industry Experts on Technologies and Innovations
Market Segmentation Analysis of Paints and Coatings
Market Analysis by Technology
Geographic Breakdown
Market Analysis by Region
Sustainability in Paints and Coatings Industry: An ESG Perspective
Importance of ESG in the Paints and Coatings Industry
ESG Practices in the Paints and Coatings Industry
Current ESG Status in the Market for Paints and Coatings
Emerging Sustainability Trends
Concluding Remarks from BCC Research
Chapter 3 Global Markets for Adhesives & Sealants or Joining and Fastening (CHM048E)
Global Markets for Adhesives & Sealants or Joining and Fastening
Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Market Overview of Adhesives & Sealants or Joining and Fastening
Market Definition
Characteristics of adhesive and sealant
Market Dynamics of Adhesives & Sealants or Joining and Fastening
Market Driver
Market Restraint
Market Opportunity
Emerging Technologies and Developments of Adhesives & Sealants or Joining and Fastening
New Technologies
Market Segmentation Analysis of Adhesives & Sealants or Joining and Fastening
Market Analysis by Type
Geographic Breakdown
Market Analysis, by Region
Sustainability in Adhesive & Sealant or Joining and Fastening Industry: An ESG Perspective
Key ESG Issues in the Adhesive & Sealant or Joining and Fastening Sector
Adhesive & Sealant or Joining and Fastening Industry ESG Performance Analysis
Consumer Attitudes Towards ESG in the Adhesive and Sealant or Joining and Fastening Market
Concluding Remarks from BCC
Chapter 4 Adhesives and Adhesive-Applying Equipment: Technologies and Global Markets (CHM073E)
Adhesives and Adhesive-Applying Equipment
Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Market Overview of Adhesives and Adhesive-Applying Equipment
Market Definition
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Supply Chain Analysis
Market Dynamics of Adhesives and Adhesive-Applying Equipment
Market Driver
Market Restraint
Market Opportunity
Emerging Technologies and Developments of Adhesives and Adhesive-Applying Equipment
New Technologies
Market Segmentation Analysis of Adhesives and Adhesive-Applying Equipment
Adhesives
Geographic Breakdown of Adhesives
Market Analysis of Adhesives by Region
Adhesives-Applying Equipment
Geographic Breakdown of Adhesive-Applying Equipment
Market Analysis of Adhesive-Applying Equipment by Region
Sustainability in Adhesives and Adhesive-Applying Equipment Industry: An ESG Perspective
Key ESG Issues in the Adhesives and Adhesive-Applying Equipment Sector
Adhesives and Adhesive-Applying Equipment Industry ESG Performance Analysis
Current Status of ESG in the Adhesives and Adhesive-Applying Equipment Market
Concluding Remarks from BCC Research
Chapter 5 Appendix
Methodology
Analyst’s Credentials