Multi-purpose adhesive trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in multi-purpose adhesive was worth $2.00 billion in 2024, about 638.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017, and down 5% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.00B | 638.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.11B | 592.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.16B | 613.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.05B | 657.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.73B | 611.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.82B | 635.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.77B | 607.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.62B | 588.4K t |
Top multi-purpose adhesive exporting countries
Exports are led by China (24%), the United States (10%) and Taiwan (7%). 177 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 41%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $479.3M | 24% |
| United States | $198.0M | 9.9% |
| Taiwan | $140.6M | 7% |
| Germany | $124.5M | 6.2% |
| Japan | $118.1M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $101.2M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $94.8M | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $72.8M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $68.9M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $65.3M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $58.1M | 2.9% |
| Portugal | $52.9M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Vietnam is the biggest buyer with 7% of world imports, ahead of China and India. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 19% across 224 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $134.9M | 6.7% |
| China | $124.2M | 6.2% |
| India | $123.7M | 6.2% |
| Taiwan | $98.7M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $79.1M | 4% |
| Mexico | $68.1M | 3.4% |
| United States | $64.3M | 3.2% |
| France | $60.4M | 3% |
| Canada | $49.9M | 2.5% |
| Philippines | $45.2M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $45.0M | 2.3% |
| Malaysia | $41.0M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.14 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $8.93 per kg and China $2.14 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3506.99: Glues and other adhesives: prepared, n.e.c. in heading no. 3506, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg. HS 3506 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most multi-purpose adhesive?
China exported $479.3 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by the United States (10%) and Taiwan (7%). In all, 177 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most multi-purpose adhesive?
Vietnam imported $134.9 million in 2024, 7% of world imports, ahead of China (6%) and India (6%). The top three importers together take 19%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in multi-purpose adhesive?
It was worth $2.00 billion in 2024, about 638.0 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $2.16 billion. 177 countries reported exports and 224 reported imports.
What is the average price of multi-purpose adhesive per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.14 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $8.93 per kg and China $2.14 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for multi-purpose adhesive?
The HS code for multi-purpose adhesive is subheading 3506.99, in chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3506 page.
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