Fabric glue market seen nearly doubling to $19.9 billion by 2031

A new Allied Market Research report projects the global fabric glue market will grow from $10.3 billion in 2021 to $19.9 billion by 2031, driven by infrastructure spending, automotive demand and broader industrial use. Asia-Pacific led the market in 2021 and is expected to remain the fastest-growing region.

Why it matters: - The fabric glue market is on track to almost double over the next decade, signaling stronger demand across industrial, consumer and automotive supply chains. - Growth in temporary and permanent fabric adhesives could benefit manufacturers tied to hygiene products, medical textiles and industrial fabrics. - The market’s expansion reflects broader construction and manufacturing activity, especially in Asia-Pacific and automotive-heavy economies.

What happened: - Allied Market Research said the global fabric glue market was valued at $10.3 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $19.9 billion by 2031. - The market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2022 to 2031. - The report was published June 22, 2026. - The report said rapid infrastructure development and rising consumer demand from the automotive industry are key growth drivers. - The report also identified expanding industrial and consumer applications as a market tailwind.

The details: - Temporary fabric glue held nearly three-fifths of global revenue in 2021 and is expected to keep the lead through 2031. - Permanent fabric glue is projected to grow the fastest, at a CAGR of 7.0% through 2031. - The industrial end-use segment held nearly one-third of global market share in 2021 and is expected to remain the largest category. - The automotive end-use segment is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period. - Asia-Pacific contributed more than two-fifths of global revenue in 2021. - Asia-Pacific is expected to remain the dominant regional market through 2031 and post the fastest CAGR of 7.3%. - The region’s growth is supported by rapid industrialization, expanding manufacturing and rising infrastructure investment. - The report also covers North America, Europe and LAMEA. - The report said increasing demand for fabric glue in disposable woven and non-woven fabric applications is creating opportunities for manufacturers. - Adoption in hygiene products, medical textiles and industrial fabrics is expected to support market expansion. - Limited consumer awareness of fabric glue’s advantages and applications remains a constraint in several developing regions.

Between the lines: - The forecast points to a market where specialized industrial uses are becoming more important than household applications alone. - Asia-Pacific’s lead suggests manufacturing density and infrastructure buildout are doing more to shape demand than mature-market saturation. - The fastest-growing segments are also the ones tied to technical, high-volume and supply-chain-sensitive end markets.

What's next: - The competitive field is expected to keep consolidating around partnerships, collaborations, acquisitions, product innovation, capacity expansions and joint ventures. - The report said it provides details on company strategies, product portfolios, operating segments and recent developments for market participants. - Key companies named include Beacon Adhesives, Cattie Adhesives, Duncan Enterprises, Tear Mender, Frameware, Gutermann, Arkema, H.B. Fuller, Henkel, Nan Pao Resins Chemical Group, Permatex Canada, Pidilite Industries, Odif USA, Prestige Coating and Prym Consumer USA. - Sample pages of the research overview are available online. - Statistical data and graphs are available through the report’s purchase page.