Global Hygiene Adhesives Market

An adhesive is any substance that, when applied to one surface of two separate items will bind them together and resists their separation. Adhesives are composed of polymers, which are macromolecules formed by linking of monomers. Synthetic adhesives fall into two categories thermoplastics and thermosets. The polymers are employed into functional types namely contact cements, structural adhesives, hot-melt adhesives, pressure -sensitive adhesives and ultraviolet-cured adhesives. Disposable hygiene adhesives play a very important role in manufacture of user friendly and environment friendly hygiene products. Their applications range from baby diapers, feminine care products to medical application like medical dressings, hospital bed pads and surgical drapes.

Market Dynamics

Hygiene adhesives market is poised to grow at CAGR of around 9.2 % during the period of 2016 to 2025. There is rising adoption of female hygiene products and disposable hygiene products in emerging countries. There is low entry barrier and low technological involvement in this market, hence this market is fragmented.

Market segmentation

The hygiene adhesives market can be segmented as follows.

--> Based on Applications

o Construction adhesive

o Positioning adhesive

o Elastic adhesive

o Side tape adhesive

--> Based on end user

o Baby and infant care

o Feminine care

o Adult care

--> Based on end use industry

o Medical and healthcare

o Personal care

o Pharmaceutical and other packaging applications

Regional /Geographic Analysis

China is largest player in this market, where in it supplies raw adhesives to the global market for further processing. North America and Asia Pacific are largest market for hygiene products. In Europe low birth rates has dragged the growth of the market in this region. Major share of the global market is captured by North America (36%), followed by Europe (25%) and then Asia and rest of the world.

Opportunities

Betterment in education sector and increase in awareness about hygiene will be the main drivers for the growth of this market. The government organizations are trying to promote the use of hygienic products to improve health of infant, kids and women. The consumers are looking for improved features of the products such as thinner cores, better absorptions and changing substrates. A continuous innovation in this regard can help players gain competitive advantage in the market. Some of the emerging trends in this market include development of bio-based hot melt adhesives which promises to reduce the customer's dependence on petroleum based materials in packaging applications.

Key Players

Market participants involved in the manufacture of disposable hygiene adhesives include Bostik SA, H.B Fuller, Henkel AG, Nordson Corporation, The Dow Chemical Company, Foreverest Resources Ltd, Clifton Adhesives m Cytec Industries, Eastman Chemical company.

Report Contents:

> Market segments

> Market Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities

> Market Size & Forecast 2016 to 2022

> Supply & Demand Value Chain

> Market - Current Trends

> Competition & Major Companies

> Technology and R&D Status

> Porters Five Force Analysis

> Strategic and Critical Success Factor Analysis of Key Players

Regional Analysis:

> North America

>> US and Canada

> Latin America

>> Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Rest of Latin America

> Western Europe

>> EU5 (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, U.K.)

>> Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden)

>> Benelux (Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg)

>> Rest of Western Europe

> Eastern Europe

>> Russia

>> Poland

>> Rest of Eastern Europe

> Asia Pacific

>> China

>> India

>> Japan

>> Australia and New Zealand

>> Rest of Asia Pacific

> Middle East and Africa

>> GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE and Kuwait)

>> South Africa

>> North Africa

>> Rest of Middle East and Africa

This report is an elaborate aggregation of primary inputs from industry experts and participants across the supply chain. It provides details on market segmentation which is derived from several product mapping exercises, macroeconomic parameters and other qualitative and quantitative insights. The impact of all such factors is delivered across multiple market segments and geographies.

Report Highlights:

> Detailed Historical Overview (Market Origins, Product Launch Timeline, etc.)

> Consumer and Pricing Analysis

> Market dynamics of the industry

> Market Segmentation

> Estimated Market Sizing in terms of volume and value

> Recent trends in Market and impact

> Research Status and Technology Overview

> Extensive Industry Structure Coverage