The Adhesive Dispensing System Market is projected to register a strong CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2031).
The adhesive dispensing system market is growing. It is mainly driven by the growing implementation of automation, the necessity of precision manufacturing, and the demand increase in sectors such as automotive, electronics, medical devices, packaging, and aerospace. Adhesive dispensing systems play a vital role in the precise application of measured quantities of adhesives, sealants, and coatings. Thus, they allow manufacturers to enhance the product quality, reduce material wastage, and boost overall production efficiency.
The shift to lightweight materials and complex parts designs has increased the reliance on high-precision dispensing technologies. They are used for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and advanced medical equipment. Big Dog Adhesives has revealed the release of RELOAD™, a patent-pending reusable adhesive dispensing system that aids in the delivery and performance of the company's two-component structural adhesives. RELOAD is a solution to the performance inconsistency and sustainability issues common in traditional single-use adhesive cartridges. According to the company, the system can not only reduce cartridge packaging waste by as much as 99% but also facilitate better metering accuracy and protect adhesive formulations from environmental exposure.
The growth of the adhesive dispensing system market is associated with changes in the global manufacturing industry, where precision, speed, and automation are key factors. Contemporary manufacturing plants are progressively depending on automated adhesive application to improve assembly accuracy, lower material waste, and ensure consistent product quality in high-volume production lines. According to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, seasonally adjusted industrial production rose by 0.8% in the euro area and 0.3% in the EU in October 2025, compared to September 2025. In???????? October 2025, industrial production increased by 2.0% in the euro area and by 1.9% in the EU from October ????????2024.
Small and medium-sized manufacturers may be restricted in their adoption due to high initial investment costs, system complexity, and the need for skilled operators to run the systems. Overall, market growth is driven by technological innovation, growing end-use applications, and global efforts toward automated, high-precision manufacturing.
Adhesive Dispensing System Market Highlights
Market Drivers
Expansion of Electronics and Semiconductor Manufacturing
The growth of electronics and semiconductor production is the key factor in the rise of the adhesive dispensing system market. This is because the new generation of electronic components requires extremely precise, reliable, and consistent application of adhesives. The rising manufacturing of smartphones, consumer electronics, electric vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems, and semiconductor devices has increased the requirement for precise bonding, sealing, potting, and encapsulation processes. In 2025, a total of 1, 880, 370 new battery-electric cars were registered, representing a 17.4% share of the EU market. The four biggest markets in the EU, which together represent 62% of battery-electric car registrations, experienced growth. Germany (+43.2%), the Netherlands (+18.1%), Belgium (+12.6%), and France (+12.5%).
Adhesive dispensing systems play a vital role in safeguarding delicate electronic components against various factors, such as moisture, heat, vibration, and chemical exposure. Furthermore, these systems contribute to the realization of miniaturization and intricate circuit designs. With semiconductor packaging gaining more sophisticated and involving higher component density along with smaller form factors, the need for micro and nano-volume dispensing has increased.
Government regulations have been a major factor in determining the market for adhesive dispensing systems. This is especially seen in the case of the electric vehicle (EV) industry, which is evolving rapidly and, in turn, requires stricter environmental compliance and performance standards. The rules set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency limiting VOC emissions, the European Union's REACH Regulation, and the RoHS Directive are pushing manufacturers towards the use of water-based, low-VOC, and environmentally friendly adhesives.
Growing adoption in the packaging industry
The packaging industry is evolving due to the burgeoning demand for a variety of consumer products such as electronics, food and beverages, sanitary products, and personal care products among others across the globe. This demand is being accelerated as a result of the rising disposable income among the middle-income and low-income population and their increased propensity to spend. In addition, the increasing sale of products through e-commerce channels and the growth of e-retail stores as they provide lucrative discounts and a high level of convenience thereby add to this increased demand.
Moreover, there are increasing concerns among the packaging industries to ensure that the product that reaches the consumer does not deteriorate in quality and that its shelf life is maintained. This is encouraging the adoption of adhesive dispensing systems as they are more precise, reduce adhesive wastage, and reduce lead time thereby increasing the demand for adhesive dispensing systems and acting as a driving factor for market growth. Furthermore, the increasing adoption is also attributable to the fact that the players are looking to maximize their profits as well as gain a competitive edge over the other rivals, bolstering the adhesive dispensing system market growth further over the forecast period.
Increasing partnerships and product launches by market players
The effectiveness of the adhesives and adhesive dispersive systems for catering to different applications in various industries is of utmost importance, as the quality and the finish of the end product depend on it. To cater to these problems, the market players are involved in the market through investments and new product launches, to make dispensing systems more precise and effective, so the downtime is reduced, profitability increases, and demand for these systems also increases, thereby driving the market growth. For instance, in November 2019, Techon, one of the leading companies dealing in high-precision fluid dispensing systems and a part of Dover, announced the launch of their new product “TS9800 Series Jet Valve Dispensing System”, which comes with a piezo-actuated jet valve and a smart controller. The basic function of this jet valve is to make use of piezo, a technology that does not require contact and provides increased speed and reduced wastage during dispensing, in contrast to pneumatic jet valves and other dispensing solutions requiring contact. It provides increased speed and minimizes adhesive wastage during the dispensing process. It is also capable of dispensing dots and lines at ultra-fast speeds for higher throughput.
Market Restraints and Opportunities
Stringent regulations regarding the Use of adhesives
To mitigate the risks involved with working with adhesives, which can have harmful effects on the environment as well as pose hazards to the health of workers working with adhesives and adhesive dispensing systems, there are some strict guidelines and rules in place by the institutions and organizations that must be complied with. For example, the TUV-GS standards state that the product that is meant for the consumer must bear the GS mark and conform to the guidelines mentioned strictly. The requirements of the GS mark are, that it indicates the conformity of the tested product with the requirements of the reference section 21 of the ProdSG, which are Product Safety Guidelines, a law detailing that the product must be safe to use and have no effect on the health of individuals, which replaced the earlier Equipment and Product Safety Act" (GPSG).
In addition, the presence of the CE mark is also essential for the product. The CE mark on a product means (European Community) and shows that the product complies with the pertinent European directives. Some of these guidelines include- the manufacturers have to affix the CE mark themselves and then document it with a number, as without a number it stands invalid, and when asked, the manufacturers must provide the supporting documentation. The presence of such directives and guidelines may restrain the adhesive dispensing system market growth to some extent.
High adoption cost associated with adhesive dispensing systems
There are three basic types of adhesive dispensing systems that are available in the market, namely, manual adhesive dispensing systems, automatic adhesive dispensing systems, and semi-automatic adhesive dispensing systems. There is a price difference in all the types of products available in the market. The usage of dispensing systems depends on the purpose or the application they are being used for, and hence regulates the adoption. A majority of the large-scale and medium-scale industries prefer the adoption of automatic adhesive dispensing systems due to the extensive list of features they provide. A majority of the small-scale industries with small-scale applications and uses of adhesives in their operations are not able to make use of the automatic systems owing to the high cost of adoption associated with them, so they prefer manual adhesive dispensing systems, which serve their purpose. Thus, hampering the market growth.
Market Segmentation
By End-User: Industrial
Based on end-user, the adhesive dispensing system market is divided into industrial, medical & healthcare, construction, packaging, and others. The growing consumer landscape has played a major role in driving industrial productivity to address the increasing demand. With booming technological advancements, investments in modern approaches to optimize bonding, and sealing operations is accelerating. Hence, such investments have played a major role in driving demand for adhesive dispensing systems across a diverse industrial range, including automotive, electronics, and aerospace, among others.
Likewise, the growing emphasis to improve precise adhesive dispensing and reduce material waste has further led to various product developments, for instance, Nordson Corporation’s “Unity IC Series” and “Unity PURJet” features its patented syringes “30cc Unity Syringe Barrels” and “Optimum Cartridges” which offers precise and reliable adhesive dispensing for automotive, electronics, and building & home construction applications.
Similarly, international companies like Henkel offer an extensive range under its “LOCTITE” dispensing system, including “LOCTITE Digital Syringe Dispenser” that can dispense a wide array of adhesive packages in 3 to 55 ml syringes and “LOCTITE HD10 Pneumatic Handheld Cartridge Dispenser” featuring a 300 ml cartridge used to dispense structural acrylic and thread sealants.
Syringes & cartridges improve the overall consistency of adhesive & sealants application, owing to which companies like OK International, whose subsidiary Techcon System, besides being one of the pioneers in adhesive dispensing technologies, also offers an extensive range of syringes under its “TE Series Premier Dispense Tips” and “Standard Cartridges”.
Sectors like automotive are witnessing a constant growth in their global output. For instance, data from the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA) states that in Q1-Q3 2025, global vehicle production reached 68.75 million units, marking 3.79% growth over 2024 for the same duration. Hence, with the ongoing progression in output of such major end-users, the demand for bonding concepts that improve the overall structural integrity is expected to pick up pace, thereby providing new growth prospects.
Regional Analysis
North America: the US Market Analysis
Standing at the forefront of technological innovations, the United States holds high market potential with a dynamic consumer base. Hence, the economy’s ongoing efforts to bolster its growth have positively impacted investment frequency, improving industrial productivity, which has provided a framework driving the use of advanced adhesive technologies in bonding, sealing, and encapsulation operations.
The well-established presence of key market players, namely Nordson Corporation, OK International, and Henkel, which offer a wide product portfolio for their US customers, is expected to show further transformation, fuelled by the growing transition towards automatic bonding equipment to streamline operations. The favourable regulatory support to accelerate “Industry 4.0” has also improved the integration of manufacturing operations with an IoT-enabled smart dispensing system for predictive maintenance and real-time monitoring, thereby reducing overall downtime and material waste.
Moreover, the United States is further emphasizing increasing its domestic semiconductor manufacturing by establishing policies like the “CHIPS and Science Act”, providing a blueprint to achieve the targeted production. Hence, such advancements in automation, followed by strategic initiatives to bolster chip manufacturing, will provide a simultaneous boost to the demand for adhesive dispensing systems in such sectors.
Likewise, economies like China and Europe are also major markets for electric vehicles, and over the years, the United States has witnessed a steady expansion in its EV landscape. According to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, by Q3 2025, total EV sales in the United States reached nearly 1.26 million units, representing 10.5% growth over 2024 for the same timeframe.
Furthermore, being a major aircraft manufacturing nation, the United States is experiencing a positive uplift in its aerospace production. For instance, according to data from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, in Q3 2025, the US-manufactured aircraft shipment stood at 589 units, marking a 3.88% growth over Q2 2025. Improved industrial productivity is set to drive the overall market expansion for adhesive dispensing systems in the United States.
List of Companies
Nordson Corporation
Graco Inc.
Kirkco Corp
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
EXACT Dispensing Systems
Valco Melton
Hernon Manufacturing Inc.
Dymax Corporation
Adhesive Dispensing Ltd.
Musashi Engineering, Inc.
Fishman Corporation
OK International (Dover)
Major worldwide players in the adhesive dispensing system market include Nordson Corporation, Graco Inc., Kirkco Corp, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, EXACT Dispensing Systems, Valco Melton, Hernon Manufacturing Inc., Dymax Corporation, Adhesive Dispensing Ltd., Musashi Engineering, Inc., Fishman Corporation, and Techcon Systems. These companies engage in competition by offering tailor-made dispensing solutions, integrating automation, and establishing a global distribution network to cater to a wide variety of industrial, medical, electronics, and packaging applications.