Singapore: Market for Prepared Glues And Other Prepared Adhesives 2026

Market Size for Prepared Glues And Other Prepared Adhesives in Singapore

In 2025, the Singaporean market for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2025, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Prepared Glues And Other Prepared Adhesives in Singapore

In value terms, production of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives declined to $X in 2025 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2025, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Prepared Glues And Other Prepared Adhesives

Exports from Singapore

In 2025, shipments abroad of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the seventh consecutive year after six years of growth. In general, exports showed a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2025, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives reduced notably to $X in 2025. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2025, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives from Singapore, with a combined X% share of total exports. Indonesia, Taiwan (Chinese), Hong Kong SAR, Thailand, India, Myanmar and the Philippines lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives exported from Singapore were China ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives stood at $X per ton in 2025, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2025, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2025, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Philippines ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Philippines (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Glues And Other Prepared Adhesives

Imports into Singapore

For the third year in a row, Singapore recorded decline in supplies from abroad of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2025. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2025, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives declined notably to $X in 2025. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2025, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), China (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of prepared glues and other prepared adhesives to Singapore, with a combined X% share of total imports. The United States, Belgium, Australia, Japan, Italy, Taiwan (Chinese) and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2025, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest prepared glues and other prepared adhesives suppliers to Singapore, with a combined X% share of total imports. Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, Belgium, Australia, Taiwan (Chinese) and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2025, the average import price for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2025: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2025 figures, import price for prepared glues and other prepared adhesives decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2025, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2025, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :