1. By Type:
- Polyurethane Adhesives: Polyurethane adhesives offer high strength and durability, making them suitable for bonding various wood substrates. They provide excellent resistance to moisture, heat, and chemicals.
- Epoxy Adhesives: Epoxy adhesives offer superior bonding strength and are widely used in woodworking applications. They provide excellent resistance to impact, temperature variations, and chemicals.
- Melamine-formaldehyde Adhesives: Melamine-formaldehyde adhesives are commonly used for manufacturing plywood and particle board. They offer high water resistance and provide good bond strength.
- Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) Adhesives: PVA adhesives are cost-effective and provide good bonding strength for wood-to-wood applications. They are commonly used in carpentry and furniture manufacturing.
2. By Application:
- Flooring and Plywood: In this sub-segment, wood adhesives are extensively used for bonding wooden flooring materials and plywood. Polyurethane adhesives are commonly preferred due to their high durability and resistance to moisture.
3. By End-Use Industry:
- Furniture: Wood adhesives play a critical role in the manufacturing of furniture by providing strong and durable bonds. Epoxy adhesives are often used for bonding furniture components due to their excellent bonding strength and resistance to temperature variations.
The wood adhesives market is highly competitive and fragmented. Key players in the market include:
- Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
- H.B. Fuller Company
- 3M Company
- Bostik SA
- Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
- DAP Products Inc.
- Franklin International
- Sika AG
- Jowat SE
- LORD Corporation
- Others
These market players are focusing on product innovation, strategic partnerships, and mergers & acquisitions to expand their market presence and gain a competitive edge in the wood adhesives market.