INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW

This unique report answers the need for both a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the trade adhesives market focusing on market size and trends, product mix, supply, distribution and future prospects, the report is comprehensive, informative and will facilitate operational and strategic decision-making processes.

The market for trade adhesives has declined slightly in the past year but still represents a significant sector within the overall adhesives market.  A wide range of end use sectors and product applications means that this market has performed better than some other product sectors within the construction and DIY markets.  In the long term, the market is expected to return to good levels of average growth.

Areas of particular interest include:-

• Market size and trend analysis including future prospects through to 2014.

• An assessment of end use applications in the adhesives sector.

• Analysis of product mix in the retail/trade sector.

• Key supplier analysis and market shares.

• Analysis of distribution structure and channels, key trends and prospects.

• Review of key market influences.

Companies  included:-

3m UK Plc, Ace Adhesives Ltd, Apollo Chemicals Ltd, Ardex UK Ltd, Azko Nobel, BASF, Baxenden Chemicals Ltd, Beardow & Adams Adhesives Ltd, Blagden Speciality Chemicals, Bostik Ltd, Building Adhesives Ltd, Chemence Ltd, Clam-Brummer Ltd, CRC Industries UK Ltd, Degussa, Devcon, Dow Corning, Eastman Chemical, EFTEC Ltd, EMS-Chemie (UK) Ltd, Everbuild Building Products Ltd, F Ball and Co Ltd, Fortafix Ltd, Galino Ltd, Geocel Ltd, HB Fuller, Henkel, Hexion Speciality Chemicals, Hodgson Sealants Ltd, Huntsman Advanced Materials, Hylomar Ltd, Instarmac Group PLC, Itac Ltd, Leeson Polyurethanes, Lord Corp (Europe) Ltd, Lucite International Speciality Polymers and Resins Ltd, Mapei (UK) Ltd, Nicholls and Clarke Ltd, Norcros Adhesives, Paragon Adhesives, PCI, Permabond, Polymer Systems Technology Ltd, Power Adhesives Ltd, Protak GB Ltd, Resdev Ltd, Robnor Resin Systems, Rohm and Haas, Sealock Ltd, Sika, Solutia, Solvay Chemicals Ltd, Structural Adhesives, Synthomer Ltd, TECROC Products Ltd, The Cornelius Group, Tremco Illbruck Ltd, Weber Building Solutions (Saint Gobain).

Key areas covered in the report:

TRADE ADHESIVES MARKET

• Market size from 2004-2009 for adhesives, sealants & fillers by value.

• Future prospects, likely future trends, market forecasts to 2014.

• Product mix by value – adhesives, sealants & fillers.

• Key market influences – general trends in the adhesives market, construction, house moving and international trade.

• Review of key end-use markets – including floor coverings, wall coverings, tiling.

PRODUCT REVIEW

• Value of the key product sectors  – product mix 2009 and forecasts to 2014.

• Key trends and influencing factors for key sectors to 2014.

• Identification of key manufacturers.

• Market share analysis for key suppliers.

• Review of recent key activities, turnover analysis where appropriate.

DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE

• Analysis of key channels – direct supply, merchants/distributors, internet etc. Share by channel.

• Review of key channels – relative strengths of channels in different end use markets, profile analysis of key distributors.

• Future influences – construction, housebuilding, DIY expenditure, self build market etc.

• Micro market influences likely in the future for specific products.

• Likely future performance of key supply and distribution channels.

• Macro-economic influences – performance of UK economy to 2014.