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Footwear Adhesives Market Size and Forecast, by Product Type (Solvent-based, Water-based, Radiation Cured (UV/EB); Hot Melts); Application (Sports Shoes, Dress Shoes, Sandals); Component (Natural Rubber Latex, Rubber Cement Dissolution, Polycloroprene) - Growth Trends, Key Players, Regional Analysis 2026-2035

  • Report ID: 992
  • Published Date: Sep 08, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Footwear Adhesives Market Outlook:

Footwear Adhesives Market size was over USD 2.9 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to cross USD 4.5 billion by 2035, growing at more than 4.5% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of footwear adhesives is assessed at USD 3.02 billion.

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The global footwear industry is continuously witnessing a rapid upsurge on account of various factors such as rising fashion trends, changing consumer preferences, and increasing disposable income. As a result, it garnered a revenue of USD 398 Billion as of 2023.  Consequently, offering immense growth opportunities in the footwear adhesives industry.

Consumers increasingly seek customized and personalized footwear options. As a result, footwear manufacturers need adhesives that can bond a wide range of materials to achieve unique designs and styles increasing the market growth.

Key Footwear Adhesives Market Insights Summary:

  • Regional Highlights:

    • The Asia Pacific footwear adhesives market is projected to secure a 44% share by 2035, driven by remarkable growth in the region and an increase in personal disposable income.
    • The North America market is anticipated to experience substantial CAGR over the forecast period 2026–2035, driven by the presence of key market giants in the region and a growing demand for sustainable footwear.

  • Segment Insights:

    • The sports shoes segment in the footwear adhesives market is expected to maintain a dominant share by 2035, fueled by rising health awareness and demand for high-performance sports footwear.
    • The polycloroprene segment in the footwear adhesives market is poised for substantial growth during 2026-2035, driven by its superior adhesive properties and affordability.

  • Key Growth Trends:

    • Emerging Markets
    • Surge in E-commerce

  • Major Challenges:

    • Cost and Price Sensitivity
    • Brand Loyalty

  • Key Players: H.B. Fuller Company, Jubilant Industries Ltd, Chadha Corporation Pvt. Ltd, Eastman Chemical Company, Chemical Technology Pty Ltd, Great Eastern Resins Industrial Co. Ltd., Bostik Ltd., Artecola Química., KECK Chimie.

Global Footwear Adhesives Market Forecast and Regional Outlook:

  • Market Size & Growth Projections:

    • 2025 Market Size: USD 2.9 billion
    • 2026 Market Size: USD 3.02 billion
    • Projected Market Size: USD 4.5 billion by 2035
    • Growth Forecasts: 4.5% CAGR (2026-2035)

  • Key Regional Dynamics:

    • Largest Region: Asia Pacific (44% Share by 2035)
    • Fastest Growing Region: Asia Pacific
    • Dominating Countries: China, India, United States, Germany, Italy
    • Emerging Countries: China, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia

    • Last updated on : 8 September, 2025

Growth Drivers

  • Emerging Markets - Emerging economies with a growing middle-class population are witnessing increased demand for footwear. This growth in the footwear market fuels the demand for adhesives in these regions. Regarding India’s total population, it is expected that footwear sales will amount to USD 17.5 per person by 2023.

  • Industrial & Safety Footwear - The industrial and safety footwear sector has expanded due to strict regulations and safety standards in various industries. These specialized unbreakable shoes often require adhesives with specific properties to ensure robust bonding and safety compliance.

  • Surge in E-commerce - The rapid growth of e-commerce platforms has expanded the reach of footwear products to a global audience. This increased demand for footwear has led to a higher need for efficient and reliable adhesives to meet market demands. In 2023, E-commerce is expected to account for about 21% of the total global retail sales and reach USD 6 trillion.

Challenges

  • Cost and Price Sensitivity – The footwear industry is highly cost-sensitive, with manufacturers constantly seeking ways to reduce production costs. footwear adhesive manufacturers find it hard to strike a balance between producing high-performance adhesives and keeping them competitively priced.

  • Brand Loyalty

  • Compatibility with automated processes.

Footwear Adhesives Market Size and Forecast:

Report Attribute Details

Base Year

2025

Forecast Period

2026-2035

CAGR

4.5%

Base Year Market Size (2025)

USD 2.9 billion

Forecast Year Market Size (2035)

USD 4.5 billion

Regional Scope

  • North America (U.S., and Canada)
  • Asia Pacific (Japan, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, NORDIC, Rest of Europe)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East and Africa (Israel, GCC North Africa, South Africa, Rest of the Middle East and Africa)
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Footwear Adhesives Market Segmentation:

Product Type Segment Analysis

Water-based footwear adhesives market is anticipated to garner the largest revenue share of 34% by 2035. These adhesives contain organic binders most commonly used is PVAc, which is biodegradable, and with the environmental safety norms laid by the government, these adhesives have a large market base. Furthermore, water-based footwear adhesives may offer a wide range of benefits compared to solvent-based footwear adhesives such as lower costs and reduced product emissions.

Application Segment Analysis

Sport shoe segment is dominating the footwear adhesives market over the forecast period. The increase in the supply and demand of athletic footwear is driven by a growing interest in sporting activities in urban areas as well as health awareness due to rising chronic diseases. Globally, revenues in the global athletic footwear industry are set to reach USD 53 billion by 2023.

Furthermore, the market for sports shoes is supported by an increase in exercise activity. Furthermore, the market is being driven by demand for lighter and better-performing shoes due to consumer preferences as well as footwear design which allows consumers to choose according to their needs. Moreover, in 2023 the volume of each person is projected to reach 0.06pairs units for the Athletic Footwear segment.

Component Segment Analysis

Footwear adhesives market from the polycloroprene is estimated to dominate the revenue during the forecast period. Superior adhesive characteristics and formulation flexibility at affordable rates compared to other adhesive technologies have major boosted the growth 0f the segment. the global market for Chloroprene Rubber revenue generated is estimated at 273.2 Thousand Metric Tons in the year 2022.

Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:

  Product Type
  • Solvent-Based footwear adhesives
  •  water-based footwear adhesives
  •  Radiation-cured (UV/EB) footwear adhesives
  •  Hot melts footwear adhesives

  Application
  • Sports shoes
  •  Dress shoes
  •  Sandals

  Component
  • Natural rubber Latex
  • Rubber Cement Dissolution
  • Polycloroprene

 
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Footwear Adhesives Market Regional Analysis:

APAC Market Insights

Asia Pacific industry is expected to hold largest revenue share of 44% by 2035, owing to the remarkable growth in this region. The Asian countries of China, India, Korea, and this region are projected to remain major growth regions in the adhesives market. In addition, regional living standards are improving and market growth of footwear adhesive is also stimulated by an increase in personal disposable income. The rise of Asia Pacific in the global economy. By 2021, APAC's overall gross domestic product will amount to around USD 36 trillion, up from USD 10 trillion in 2000, while Asia and the Pacific currently account for about 38 % of global GDP.

North American Market Insights

The footwear adhesives market in North America is actively growing at a substantial growth rate owing to the presence of key market giants in the region. In the United States alone, Adidas footwear sales reached over 13 billion dollars in 2022. With higher disposable income the region’s footwear market is gaining positive market growth. According to per capita income, each person is expected to make USD 198 by 2023.

A growing demand for sustainable and ethical footwear, particularly among younger consumers, is emerging. All these factors cumulatively are providing positive growth for the footwear Adhesives market in the region.

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Footwear Adhesives Market Players:

    • H.B. Fuller Company
      • Company Overview
      • Business Strategy
      • Key Product Offerings
      • Financial Performance
      • Key Performance Indicators
      • Risk Analysis
      • Recent Development
      • Regional Presence
      • SWOT Analysis
    • Jubilant Industries Ltd
    • Chadha Corporation Pvt. Ltd
    • Eastman Chemical Company
    • Chemical Technology Pty Ltd 
    • Great Eastern Resins Industrial Co. Ltd. 
    • Bostik Ltd.
    • Artecola Química.
    • KECK Chimie

Recent Developments

  • To meet the growing demand for adhesive applications in the B2B woodworking sector, H.B. Fuller has signed a distribution agreement with Jubilant Agri and Consumer Products LimitedJACPL, a 100% subsidiary of Jubilant Industries Limited.
  • Henkel today broke ground on a new manufacturing facility of its Adhesive Technologies business unit within the Yantai Chemical Industry Park in Shandong Province, China. With an investment of approximately 120 million Euros (RMB 870 million), the new plant, titled the Chinese name ‘Kunpeng’, will enhance Henkel's production capacity of high-impact
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of footwear adhesives is assessed at USD 3.02 billion.

The global footwear adhesives market size was more than USD 2.9 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of over 4.5%, reaching USD 4.5 billion revenue by 2035.

The Asia Pacific footwear adhesives market is projected to secure a 44% share by 2035, driven by remarkable growth in the region and an increase in personal disposable income.

Key players in the market include H.B. Fuller Company, Jubilant Industries Ltd, Chadha Corporation Pvt. Ltd, Eastman Chemical Company, Chemical Technology Pty Ltd, Great Eastern Resins Industrial Co. Ltd., Bostik Ltd., Artecola Química., KECK Chimie.

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