Retail adhesive trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in retail adhesive was worth $3.99 billion in 2024, about 599.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 42% since 2017, and up 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 | $3.99B | 599.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.79B | 518.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.66B | 529.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.52B | 501.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.91B | 465.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.89B | 476.9K t |
| 2018 | $2.95B | 469.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.81B | 461.2K t |
Top retail adhesive exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 20% of world exports, followed by Germany and the United States. The top three supply 48% between them, out of 171 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $817.6M | 21% |
| Germany | $618.3M | 16% |
| United States | $468.2M | 12% |
| South Korea | $295.5M | 7.4% |
| Japan | $291.6M | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $165.3M | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $150.9M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $112.3M | 2.8% |
| France | $108.2M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $99.8M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $93.7M | 2.3% |
| Ireland | $92.4M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 21% across 223 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $334.9M | 8.4% |
| Vietnam | $306.5M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $190.8M | 4.8% |
| United States | $190.3M | 4.8% |
| Mexico | $185.3M | 4.6% |
| France | $161.7M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $150.1M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $113.3M | 2.8% |
| Russia | $100.5M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $98.5M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $93.9M | 2.4% |
| Canada | $91.8M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $61.34 per kg and China $3.54 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 3506.10: Glues or adhesives: prepared, products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding a net weight of 1kg. HS 3506 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most retail adhesive?
China exported $817.6 million in 2024, 20% of the world total, followed by Germany (15%) and the United States (12%). In all, 171 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most retail adhesive?
China imported $334.9 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of Vietnam (8%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in retail adhesive?
It was worth $3.99 billion in 2024, about 599.5 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 42% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 171 countries reported exports and 223 reported imports.
What is the average price of retail adhesive per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.66 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $61.34 per kg and China $3.54 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for retail adhesive?
The HS code for retail adhesive is subheading 3506.10, 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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