Market Forecast By Formulation Technology (Water-based, Solvent-based, Hot melt, Reactive & Others), By Application (Paper & Packaging, Building & Construction, Woodworking, Consumer/DIY, Automotive & Transportation, Leather & Footwear, Assembly, Others), By Resin Type (Silicone, Polyurethane, Plastisol, Emulsion, Polysulfide, Butyl, Others) And Competitive Landscape
| Product Code: ETC4943337 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Dec 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights,
Below is the evaluation of the year-wise growth rate along with key drivers:
| Years | Estimated Annual Growth (%) | Growth Drivers |
| 2021 | 2.6 | Basic construction repair activity rises, higher demand for general-purpose adhesives in local retail trade. |
| 2022 | 3.4 | Growth in building maintenance, wider use of tile adhesives and sealants in small contractor projects. |
| 2023 | 4.6 | Higher packaging demand in FMCG distribution, increased use of carton sealing, tapes, and labeling adhesives. |
| 2024 | 5.4 | Import availability improves in key cities, stronger use of PU and silicone sealants for glazing and waterproofing. |
| 2025 | 6.1 | More contractor-led projects, higher preference for faster-curing solutions, rising demand from assembly and repair services |
The Afghanistan Adhesives and Sealants Market report thoroughly covers the market by Formulation Technology, Application, and Resin Type. The report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of ongoing market trends, opportunities/high-growth areas, and market drivers that will help stakeholders devise and align strategies according to current and future market dynamics.
| Report Name | Afghanistan Adhesives and Sealants Market |
| Forecast period | 2026-2032 |
| CAGR | 8.4 % |
| Growing Sector | Building & Construction |
The Afghanistan Adhesives and Sealants Industry is expected to grow steadily, supported by rising construction repair activity, better retail supply, and higher use of sealants in finishing works. Demand is increasing for tile adhesives, waterproofing sealants, and glazing products in residential and small commercial projects. Packaging growth is also boosting carton sealing, labeling, and hot melt adhesives, while workshops and assembly services support steady demand for instant and multi-purpose adhesives.
Below are some prominent drivers and their influence on the Afghanistan Adhesives and Sealants Market dynamics:
| Drivers | Primary Segments Affected | Why it Matters (Evidence) |
| Rising Construction Repair and Finishing Works | By Application | Increases consumption of tile adhesives, sealants, and waterproofing products in day-to-day project execution. |
| Packaging and Distribution Expansion | By Application | Drives demand for carton sealing, labeling, and hot melt adhesives in paper and packaging usage. |
| Improving Availability of Branded Imported Products | By Formulation Technology | Branded SKUs improve user confidence, help contractors shift to performance-grade solutions. |
| Quality and Standards Push for Construction Inputs | By Resin Type | Stronger acceptance of compliant products supports demand for proven silicone, PU, and emulsion-based systems. |
The Afghanistan Adhesives and Sealants Market Size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.4 % during the forecast period (2026–2032). The expansion is supported by higher usage of construction-grade sealants, steady demand for tile and flooring adhesives, and growing packaging consumption for everyday goods. In addition, improved product availability in urban clusters and stronger contractor preference for faster-curing solutions are supporting higher conversion in project-led purchases. Along with that, demand for waterproofing, glazing, and repair applications is improving repeat buying, thereby maintaining steady Afghanistan Adhesives and Sealants Market Growth. Also, wider adoption of value packs, private labels, and distributor-led credit terms is supporting volume movement in core categories.
Below are some major restraints and their influence on the Afghanistan Adhesives and Sealants Market dynamics:
| Restraints | Primary Segments Affected | What this Means (Evidence) |
| Price Sensitivity in Performance-grade Products | By Formulation Technology | Contractors may delay upgrades to PU, reactive, and premium silicone solutions when prices rise. |
| Import Dependency and Supply Disruptions | By Formulation Technology | Availability gaps can impact continuity of SKUs and create substitution with lower-grade products. |
| Counterfeit and Mislabeling Risks | By Resin Type | Raises trust concerns, increases demand for verification, clear labeling, and compliant documentation. |
| Raw Material Price Volatility | By Resin Type | Shifts in petrochemical-linked inputs can affect pricing, promotions, and stock planning in the channel |
The market comes across multiple challenges, buyers can pause orders when prices increase, distributors and retailers face pressure from transport costs and working capital needs, trust remains essential, buyers expect correct labeling, consistent quality, and clear product performance claims. Inventory planning is also difficult, import lead times can vary, demand can shift across construction seasons, packaging cycles, and repair needs.
Several key trends are shaping the growth of the Afghanistan Adhesives and Sealants Market:
Some notable investment opportunities include:
Some leading players operating in the Afghanistan Adhesives and Sealants Market include:
| Company Name | Henkel |
| Established Year | 1876 |
| Headquarters | Düsseldorf, Germany |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Henkel supplies widely used adhesive brands for industrial, construction, and repair applications, supporting premium and mid-tier demand.
| Company Name | Sika |
| Established Year | 1910 |
| Headquarters | Baar, Switzerland |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Sika provides construction chemicals including sealants, waterproofing, and bonding systems, aligned to contractor needs in finishing, glazing, and repair segments.
| Company Name | 3M |
| Established Year | 1902 |
| Headquarters | Maplewood, Minnesota, United States |
| Official Website | Click Here |
M offers tapes, bonding, and industrial adhesive solutions used in packaging, general repair, and assembly applications, supporting recurring channel demand.
| Company Name | H.B. Fuller |
| Established Year | 1887 |
| Headquarters | St. Paul, Minnesota, United States |
| Official Website | Click Here |
H.B. Fuller operates across adhesive technologies for packaging, assembly, and construction use cases, supporting performance-led demand.
| Company Name | Dow |
| Established Year | 1897 |
| Headquarters | Midland, Michigan, United States |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Dow supports sealants and specialty materials used in construction and industrial applications, with strong relevance in silicone-based and performance input ecosystems.
According to Afghan government data, the market is influenced by the setting of standards, import quality checks, and consumer protection measures. The Afghanistan National Standards Authority (ANSA) plays a fundamental role in the development and approval of national standards that align with the requirements of trade. Furthermore, ANSA has pointed out the quality control procedures at the ports that help prevent the entry of low-quality construction materials into the market, making the availability of inputs for construction more reliable.
The Afghanistan Adhesives and Sealants Market share is anticipated to gradually grow, and this alteration will be mainly driven by the increasing application of tile adhesives and sealants in building finishing, the growing preference for waterproofing and glazing materials, and also the expanding demand for packaging in the distribution of consumer goods. Through the adoption of contractor participation, more informative packaging, and having the reliable SKUs more widely available.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the following market segments and their leading categories:
According to Rashika, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, Water-based is the leading formulation technology in the Afghanistan Adhesives and Sealants Market due to its wide usage in paper and packaging, woodworking, and general-purpose bonding in retail trade.
Building & Construction is the leading application in the Afghanistan Adhesives and Sealants Market due to steady requirements for tile fixing, flooring, gap sealing, glazing, and waterproofing in residential repair and small commercial projects.
Emulsion remains the dominant resin type in the Afghanistan Adhesives and Sealants Market due to its strong role in water-based adhesives used in packaging, woodworking, and general bonding applications.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the following market segments
| 1 Executive Summary |
| 2 Introduction |
| 2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
| 2.2 Report Description |
| 2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
| 2.4 Research Methodology |
| 2.5 Assumptions |
| 3 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Overview |
| 3.1 Afghanistan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
| 3.2 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume, 2022 & 2032F |
| 3.3 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market - Industry Life Cycle |
| 3.4 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market - Porter's Five Forces |
| 3.5 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Formulation Technology, 2022 & 2032F |
| 3.6 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
| 3.7 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Resin Type, 2022 & 2032F |
| 4 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Dynamics |
| 4.1 Impact Analysis |
| 4.2 Market Drivers |
| 4.3 Market Restraints |
| 5 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Trends |
| 6 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Segmentations |
| 6.1 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market, By Formulation Technology |
| 6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.1.2 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume, By Water-based, 2022-2032F |
| 6.1.3 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume, By Solvent-based, 2022-2032F |
| 6.1.4 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume, By Hot melt, 2022-2032F |
| 6.1.5 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume, By Reactive & Others, 2022-2032F |
| 6.2 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market, By Application |
| 6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.2.2 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper & Packaging, 2022-2032F |
| 6.2.3 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume, By Building & Construction, 2022-2032F |
| 6.2.4 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume, By Woodworking, 2022-2032F |
| 6.2.5 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume, By Consumer/DIY, 2022-2032F |
| 6.2.6 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive & Transportation, 2022-2032F |
| 6.2.7 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume, By Leather & Footwear, 2022-2032F |
| 6.2.8 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022-2032F |
| 6.2.9 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2022-2032F |
| 6.3 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market, By Resin Type |
| 6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
| 6.3.2 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume, By Silicone, 2022-2032F |
| 6.3.3 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyurethane, 2022-2032F |
| 6.3.4 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume, By Plastisol, 2022-2032F |
| 6.3.5 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume, By Emulsion, 2022-2032F |
| 6.3.6 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume, By Polysulfide, 2022-2032F |
| 6.3.7 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenues & Volume, By Butyl, 2022-2032F |
| 7 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
| 7.1 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Export to Major Countries |
| 7.2 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Imports from Major Countries |
| 8 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Key Performance Indicators |
| 9 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market - Opportunity Assessment |
| 9.1 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Opportunity Assessment, By Formulation Technology, 2022 & 2032F |
| 9.2 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2022 & 2032F |
| 9.3 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Opportunity Assessment, By Resin Type, 2022 & 2032F |
| 10 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market - Competitive Landscape |
| 10.1 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2022-2032 |
| 10.2 Afghanistan Adhesives and sealants Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
| 11 Company Profiles |
| 12 Recommendations |
| 13 Disclaimer |