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Production, means the output of Hot Melt Glue
Revenue, means the sales value of Hot Melt Glue
This report studies Hot Melt Glue in Global market, especially in North America, Europe, China, Japan, Southeast Asia and India, focuses on top manufacturers in global market, with capacity, production, price, revenue and market share for each manufacturer, covering
Henkel
H. B. Fuller
Sika
Arkema
Ashland
3M
Jowat
Sipol
Palmetto Adhesives
Sealock
Market Segment by Regions, this report splits Global into several key Regions, with production, consumption, revenue, market share and growth rate of Hot Melt Glue in these regions, from 2011 to 2021 (forecast), like
North America
Europe
China
Japan
Southeast Asia
India
Split by product type, with production, revenue, price, market share and growth rate of each type, can be divided into
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
Polyolefin
Polyamide
Styrenic Block Copolymers
Others
Split by application, this report focuses on consumption, market share and growth rate of Hot Melt Glue in each application, can be divided into
Packaging
Automotive
Construction
Others
Global Hot Melt Glue Market Research Report 2017
1 Hot Melt Glue Market Overview
1.1 Product Overview and Scope of Hot Melt Glue
1.2 Hot Melt Glue Segment by Type
1.2.1 Global Production Market Share of Hot Melt Glue by Type in 2015
1.2.2 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
1.2.3 Polyolefin
1.2.4 Polyamide
1.2.5 Styrenic Block Copolymers
1.2.6 Others
1.3 Hot Melt Glue Segment by Application
1.3.1 Hot Melt Glue Consumption Market Share by Application in 2015
1.3.2 Packaging
1.3.3 Automotive
1.3.4 Construction
1.3.5 Others
1.4 Hot Melt Glue Market by Region
1.4.1 North America Status and Prospect (2012-2022)
1.4.2 Europe Status and Prospect (2012-2022)
1.4.3 China Status and Prospect (2012-2022)
1.4.4 Japan Status and Prospect (2012-2022)
1.4.5 Southeast Asia Status and Prospect (2012-2022)
1.4.6 India Status and Prospect (2012-2022)
1.5 Global Market Size (Value) of Hot Melt Glue (2012-2022)
2 Global Hot Melt Glue Market Competition by Manufacturers
2.1 Global Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production and Share by Manufacturers (2015 and 2016)
2.2 Global Hot Melt Glue Revenue and Share by Manufacturers (2015 and 2016)
2.3 Global Hot Melt Glue Average Price by Manufacturers (2015 and 2016)
2.4 Manufacturers Hot Melt Glue Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area and Product Type
2.5 Hot Melt Glue Market Competitive Situation and Trends
2.5.1 Hot Melt Glue Market Concentration Rate
2.5.2 Hot Melt Glue Market Share of Top 3 and Top 5 Manufacturers
2.5.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Global Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue (Value) by Region (2012-2017)
3.1 Global Hot Melt Glue Capacity and Market Share by Region (2012-2017)
3.2 Global Hot Melt Glue Production and Market Share by Region (2012-2017)
3.3 Global Hot Melt Glue Revenue (Value) and Market Share by Region (2012-2017)
3.4 Global Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2012-2017)
3.5 North America Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2012-2017)
3.6 Europe Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2012-2017)
3.7 China Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2012-2017)
3.8 Japan Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2012-2017)
3.9 Southeast Asia Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2012-2017)
3.10 India Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2012-2017)
4 Global Hot Melt Glue Supply (Production), Consumption, Export, Import by Regions (2012-2017)
4.1 Global Hot Melt Glue Consumption by Regions (2012-2017)
4.2 North America Hot Melt Glue Production, Consumption, Export, Import (2012-2017)
4.3 Europe Hot Melt Glue Production, Consumption, Export, Import (2012-2017)
4.4 China Hot Melt Glue Production, Consumption, Export, Import (2012-2017)
4.5 Japan Hot Melt Glue Production, Consumption, Export, Import (2012-2017)
4.6 Southeast Asia Hot Melt Glue Production, Consumption, Export, Import (2012-2017)
4.7 India Hot Melt Glue Production, Consumption, Export, Import (2012-2017)
5 Global Hot Melt Glue Production, Revenue (Value), Price Trend by Type
5.1 Global Hot Melt Glue Production and Market Share by Type (2012-2017)
5.2 Global Hot Melt Glue Revenue and Market Share by Type (2012-2017)
5.3 Global Hot Melt Glue Price by Type (2012-2017)
5.4 Global Hot Melt Glue Production Growth by Type (2012-2017)
6 Global Hot Melt Glue Market Analysis by Application
6.1 Global Hot Melt Glue Consumption and Market Share by Application (2012-2017)
6.2 Global Hot Melt Glue Consumption Growth Rate by Application (2012-2017)
6.3 Market Drivers and Opportunities
6.3.1 Potential Applications
6.3.2 Emerging MarketsCountries
7 Global Hot Melt Glue Manufacturers ProfilesAnalysis
7.1 Henkel
7.1.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Its Competitors
7.1.2 Hot Melt Glue Product Type, Application and Specification
7.1.2.1 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
7.1.2.2 Polyolefin
7.1.3 Henkel Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
7.1.4 Main BusinessBusiness Overview
7.2 H. B. Fuller
7.2.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Its Competitors
7.2.2 Hot Melt Glue Product Type, Application and Specification
7.2.2.1 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
7.2.2.2 Polyolefin
7.2.3 H. B. Fuller Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
7.2.4 Main BusinessBusiness Overview
7.3 Sika
7.3.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Its Competitors
7.3.2 Hot Melt Glue Product Type, Application and Specification
7.3.2.1 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
7.3.2.2 Polyolefin
7.3.3 Sika Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
7.3.4 Main BusinessBusiness Overview
7.4 Arkema
7.4.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Its Competitors
7.4.2 Hot Melt Glue Product Type, Application and Specification
7.4.2.1 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
7.4.2.2 Polyolefin
7.4.3 Arkema Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
7.4.4 Main BusinessBusiness Overview
7.5 Ashland
7.5.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Its Competitors
7.5.2 Hot Melt Glue Product Type, Application and Specification
7.5.2.1 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
7.5.2.2 Polyolefin
7.5.3 Ashland Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
7.5.4 Main BusinessBusiness Overview
7.6 3M
7.6.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Its Competitors
7.6.2 Hot Melt Glue Product Type, Application and Specification
7.6.2.1 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
7.6.2.2 Polyolefin
7.6.3 3M Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
7.6.4 Main BusinessBusiness Overview
7.7 Jowat
7.7.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Its Competitors
7.7.2 Hot Melt Glue Product Type, Application and Specification
7.7.2.1 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
7.7.2.2 Polyolefin
7.7.3 Jowat Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
7.7.4 Main BusinessBusiness Overview
7.8 Sipol
7.8.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Its Competitors
7.8.2 Hot Melt Glue Product Type, Application and Specification
7.8.2.1 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
7.8.2.2 Polyolefin
7.8.3 Sipol Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
7.8.4 Main BusinessBusiness Overview
7.9 Palmetto Adhesives
7.9.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Its Competitors
7.9.2 Hot Melt Glue Product Type, Application and Specification
7.9.2.1 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
7.9.2.2 Polyolefin
7.9.3 Palmetto Adhesives Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
7.9.4 Main BusinessBusiness Overview
7.10 Sealock
7.10.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Its Competitors
7.10.2 Hot Melt Glue Product Type, Application and Specification
7.10.2.1 Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
7.10.2.2 Polyolefin
7.10.3 Sealock Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
7.10.4 Main BusinessBusiness Overview
8 Hot Melt Glue Manufacturing Cost Analysis
8.1 Hot Melt Glue Key Raw Materials Analysis
8.1.1 Key Raw Materials
8.1.2 Price Trend of Key Raw Materials
8.1.3 Key Suppliers of Raw Materials
8.1.4 Market Concentration Rate of Raw Materials
8.2 Proportion of Manufacturing Cost Structure
8.2.1 Raw Materials
8.2.2 Labor Cost
8.2.3 Manufacturing Expenses
8.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Hot Melt Glue
9 Industrial Chain, Sourcing Strategy and Downstream Buyers
9.1 Hot Melt Glue Industrial Chain Analysis
9.2 Upstream Raw Materials Sourcing
9.3 Raw Materials Sources of Hot Melt Glue Major Manufacturers in 2015
9.4 Downstream Buyers
10 Marketing Strategy Analysis, DistributorsTraders
10.1 Marketing Channel
10.1.1 Direct Marketing
10.1.2 Indirect Marketing
10.1.3 Marketing Channel Development Trend
10.2 Market Positioning
10.2.1 Pricing Strategy
10.2.2 Brand Strategy
10.2.3 Target Client
10.3 DistributorsTraders List
11 Market Effect Factors Analysis
11.1 Technology ProgressRisk
11.1.1 Substitutes Threat
11.1.2 Technology Progress in Related Industry
11.2 Consumer NeedsCustomer Preference Change
11.3 EconomicPolitical Environmental Change
12 Global Hot Melt Glue Market Forecast (2017-2022)
12.1 Global Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue Forecast (2017-2022)
12.1.1 Global Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production and Growth Rate Forecast (2017-2022)
12.1.2 Global Hot Melt Glue Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast (2017-2022)
12.1.3 Global Hot Melt Glue Price and Trend Forecast (2017-2022)
12.2 Global Hot Melt Glue Production, Consumption , Import and Export Forecast by Regions (2017-2022)
12.2.1 North America Hot Melt Glue Production, Revenue, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2017-2022)
12.2.2 Europe Hot Melt Glue Production, Revenue, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2017-2022)
12.2.3 China Hot Melt Glue Production, Revenue, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2017-2022)
12.2.4 Japan Hot Melt Glue Production, Revenue, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2017-2022)
12.2.5 Southeast Asia Hot Melt Glue Production, Revenue, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2017-2022)
12.2.6 India Hot Melt Glue Production, Revenue, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2017-2022)
12.3 Global Hot Melt Glue Production, Revenue and Price Forecast by Type (2017-2022)
12.4 Global Hot Melt Glue Consumption Forecast by Application (2017-2022)
13 Research Findings and Conclusion
14 Appendix
Methodology
Analyst Introduction
Data Source
Figure Picture of Hot Melt Glue
Figure Global Production Market Share of Hot Melt Glue by Type in 2015
Figure Product Picture of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
Table Major Manufacturers of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
Figure Product Picture of Polyolefin
Table Major Manufacturers of Polyolefin
Figure Product Picture of Polyamide
Table Major Manufacturers of Polyamide
Figure Product Picture of Styrenic Block Copolymers
Table Major Manufacturers of Styrenic Block Copolymers
Figure Product Picture of Others
Table Major Manufacturers of Others
Table Hot Melt Glue Consumption Market Share by Application in 2015
Figure Packaging Examples
Figure Automotive Examples
Figure Construction Examples
Figure Others Examples
Figure North America Hot Melt Glue Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate (2012-2022)
Figure Europe Hot Melt Glue Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate (2012-2022)
Figure China Hot Melt Glue Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate (2012-2022)
Figure Japan Hot Melt Glue Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate (2012-2022)
Figure Southeast Asia Hot Melt Glue Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate (2012-2022)
Figure India Hot Melt Glue Revenue (Million USD) and Growth Rate (2012-2022)
Figure Global Hot Melt Glue Revenue (Million UDS) and Growth Rate (2012-2022)
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Capacity of Key Manufacturers (2015 and 2016)
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers (2015 and 2016)
Figure Global Hot Melt Glue Capacity of Key Manufacturers in 2015
Figure Global Hot Melt Glue Capacity of Key Manufacturers in 2016
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Production of Key Manufacturers (2015 and 2016)
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Production Share by Manufacturers (2015 and 2016)
Figure 2015 Hot Melt Glue Production Share by Manufacturers
Figure 2016 Hot Melt Glue Production Share by Manufacturers
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Revenue (Million USD) by Manufacturers (2015 and 2016)
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Revenue Share by Manufacturers (2015 and 2016)
Table 2015 Global Hot Melt Glue Revenue Share by Manufacturers
Table 2016 Global Hot Melt Glue Revenue Share by Manufacturers
Table Global Market Hot Melt Glue Average Price of Key Manufacturers (2015 and 2016)
Figure Global Market Hot Melt Glue Average Price of Key Manufacturers in 2015
Table Manufacturers Hot Melt Glue Manufacturing Base Distribution and Sales Area
Table Manufacturers Hot Melt Glue Product Type
Figure Hot Melt Glue Market Share of Top 3 Manufacturers
Figure Hot Melt Glue Market Share of Top 5 Manufacturers
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Capacity by Regions (2012-2017)
Figure Global Hot Melt Glue Capacity Market Share by Regions (2012-2017)
Figure Global Hot Melt Glue Capacity Market Share by Regions (2012-2017)
Figure 2015 Global Hot Melt Glue Capacity Market Share by Regions
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Production by Regions (2012-2017)
Figure Global Hot Melt Glue Production and Market Share by Regions (2012-2017)
Figure Global Hot Melt Glue Production Market Share by Regions (2012-2017)
Figure 2015 Global Hot Melt Glue Production Market Share by Regions
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Revenue by Regions (2012-2017)
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Revenue Market Share by Regions (2012-2017)
Table 2015 Global Hot Melt Glue Revenue Market Share by Regions
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2012-2017)
Table North America Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2012-2017)
Table Europe Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2012-2017)
Table China Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2012-2017)
Table Japan Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2012-2017)
Table Southeast Asia Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2012-2017)
Table India Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2012-2017)
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Consumption Market by Regions (2012-2017)
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Consumption Market Share by Regions (2012-2017)
Figure Global Hot Melt Glue Consumption Market Share by Regions (2012-2017)
Figure 2015 Global Hot Melt Glue Consumption Market Share by Regions
Table North America Hot Melt Glue Production, Consumption, Import & Export (2012-2017)
Table Europe Hot Melt Glue Production, Consumption, Import & Export (2012-2017)
Table China Hot Melt Glue Production, Consumption, Import & Export (2012-2017)
Table Japan Hot Melt Glue Production, Consumption, Import & Export (2012-2017)
Table Southeast Asia Hot Melt Glue Production, Consumption, Import & Export (2012-2017)
Table India Hot Melt Glue Production, Consumption, Import & Export (2012-2017)
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Production by Type (2012-2017)
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Production Share by Type (2012-2017)
Figure Production Market Share of Hot Melt Glue by Type (2012-2017)
Figure 2015 Production Market Share of Hot Melt Glue by Type
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Revenue by Type (2012-2017)
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Revenue Share by Type (2012-2017)
Figure Production Revenue Share of Hot Melt Glue by Type (2012-2017)
Figure 2015 Revenue Market Share of Hot Melt Glue by Type
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Price by Type (2012-2017)
Figure Global Hot Melt Glue Production Growth by Type (2012-2017)
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Consumption by Application (2012-2017)
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Consumption Market Share by Application (2012-2017)
Figure Global Hot Melt Glue Consumption Market Share by Application in 2015
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Consumption Growth Rate by Application (2012-2017)
Figure Global Hot Melt Glue Consumption Growth Rate by Application (2012-2017)
Table Henkel Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Its Competitors
Table Henkel Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
Figure Henkel Hot Melt Glue Market Share (2015 and 2016)
Table H. B. Fuller Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Its Competitors
Table H. B. Fuller Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
Figure H. B. Fuller Hot Melt Glue Market Share (2015 and 2016)
Table Sika Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Its Competitors
Table Sika Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
Figure Sika Hot Melt Glue Market Share (2015 and 2016)
Table Arkema Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Its Competitors
Table Arkema Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
Figure Arkema Hot Melt Glue Market Share (2015 and 2016)
Table Ashland Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Its Competitors
Table Ashland Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
Figure Ashland Hot Melt Glue Market Share (2015 and 2016)
Table 3M Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Its Competitors
Table 3M Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
Figure 3M Hot Melt Glue Market Share (2015 and 2016)
Table Jowat Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Its Competitors
Table Jowat Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
Figure Jowat Hot Melt Glue Market Share (2015 and 2016)
Table Sipol Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Its Competitors
Table Sipol Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
Figure Sipol Hot Melt Glue Market Share (2015 and 2016)
Table Palmetto Adhesives Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Its Competitors
Table Palmetto Adhesives Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
Figure Palmetto Adhesives Hot Melt Glue Market Share (2015 and 2016)
Table Sealock Basic Information, Manufacturing Base, Sales Area and Its Competitors
Table Sealock Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015 and 2016)
Figure Sealock Hot Melt Glue Market Share (2015 and 2016)
Table Production Base and Market Concentration Rate of Raw Material
Figure Price Trend of Key Raw Materials
Table Key Suppliers of Raw Materials
Figure Manufacturing Cost Structure of Hot Melt Glue
Figure Manufacturing Process Analysis of Hot Melt Glue
Figure Hot Melt Glue Industrial Chain Analysis
Table Raw Materials Sources of Hot Melt Glue Major Manufacturers in 2015
Table Major Buyers of Hot Melt Glue
Table Distributors/Traders List
Figure Global Hot Melt Glue Capacity, Production and Growth Rate Forecast (2017-2022)
Figure Global Hot Melt Glue Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast (2017-2022)
Figure Global Hot Melt Glue Price and Trend Forecast (2017-2022)
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Production Forecast by Regions (2017-2022)
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Consumption Forecast by Regions (2017-2022)
Figure North America Hot Melt Glue Production, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast (2017-2022)
Table North America Hot Melt Glue Production, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2017-2022)
Figure Europe Hot Melt Glue Production, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast (2017-2022)
Table Europe Hot Melt Glue Production, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2017-2022)
Figure China Hot Melt Glue Production, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast (2017-2022)
Table China Hot Melt Glue Production, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2017-2022)
Figure Japan Hot Melt Glue Production, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast (2017-2022)
Table Japan Hot Melt Glue Production, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2017-2022)
Figure Southeast Asia Hot Melt Glue Production, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast (2017-2022)
Table Southeast Asia Hot Melt Glue Production, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2017-2022)
Figure India Hot Melt Glue Production, Revenue and Growth Rate Forecast (2017-2022)
Table India Hot Melt Glue Production, Consumption, Export and Import Forecast (2017-2022)
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Production Forecast by Type (2017-2022)
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Revenue Forecast by Type (2017-2022)
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Price Forecast by Type (2017-2022)
Table Global Hot Melt Glue Consumption Forecast by Application (2017-2022)
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