| Product Code: ETC8854754 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Sachin Kumar Rai | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
In 2024, the Philippines continued to see significant white glue import shipments from top exporting countries such as China, Japan, Singapore, USA, and Taiwan. Despite a slight decline in growth rate from 2023 to 2024, the industry maintained a steady Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.16% over the period of 2020-2024. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) suggests a concentrated market, indicating the dominance of key players in the white glue import sector in the Philippines.

White glue, mainly used in schools, crafts, and light industry, enjoys steady demand. The market is largely driven by the education sector and DIY culture, with additional usage in packaging and woodworking contributing to its stability.
The white glue market, mainly catering to the school, crafts, and furniture sectors, maintains steady demand. Educational institutions, woodworking shops, and DIY consumers are primary users. Innovations in non-toxic and quick-drying formulations are supporting product differentiation in a competitive landscape.
The white glue market struggles with price competition from synthetic adhesives and imported products. Raw material price volatility affects production costs. Environmental regulations concerning VOC emissions and disposal of adhesive products impose additional compliance burdens.
White glue is extensively used in education, woodworking, and crafts. Investment in manufacturing or importing high-quality, non-toxic adhesives with eco-friendly formulations can capture a broad customer base, including schools, industries, and hobbyists.
White glue products are regulated as chemical substances under the FDA and DTI, focusing on ingredient safety, labeling, and environmental impact. Policies encourage the use of non-toxic, environmentally friendly adhesives and compliance with international chemical standards.
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 Philippines White Glue Market Overview |
3.1 Philippines Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Philippines White Glue Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Philippines White Glue Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Philippines White Glue Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Philippines White Glue Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Philippines White Glue Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Philippines White Glue Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for white glue in the education sector for arts and crafts activities. |
4.2.2 Growth in the DIY (do-it-yourself) culture among consumers in the Philippines. |
4.2.3 Expansion of the e-commerce sector, making white glue more accessible to a wider audience. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials used in white glue production. |
4.3.2 Competition from alternative adhesive products such as tape, glue sticks, and adhesive putty. |
5 Philippines White Glue Market Trends |
6 Philippines White Glue Market, By Types |
6.1 Philippines White Glue Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Philippines White Glue Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Philippines White Glue Market Revenues & Volume, By Acid Free Glue, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Philippines White Glue Market Revenues & Volume, By Acid Contained Glue, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Philippines White Glue Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Philippines White Glue Market Revenues & Volume, By Wood, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Philippines White Glue Market Revenues & Volume, By Paper, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Philippines White Glue Market Revenues & Volume, By Cloth, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Philippines White Glue Market Revenues & Volume, By Pottery, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.6 Philippines White Glue Market Revenues & Volume, By Porous Material, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.7 Philippines White Glue Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021- 2031F |
7 Philippines White Glue Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Philippines White Glue Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Philippines White Glue Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Philippines White Glue Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Customer engagement on social media platforms for white glue brands. |
8.2 Number of educational institutions incorporating white glue in their curriculum. |
8.3 Percentage increase in online searches for white glue in the Philippines. |
8.4 Growth in the number of local white glue manufacturers in the market. |
8.5 Adoption rate of eco-friendly and non-toxic white glue variants. |
9 Philippines White Glue Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Philippines White Glue Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Philippines White Glue Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Philippines White Glue Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Philippines White Glue Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Philippines White Glue Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |