SpecialChem centralizes the full offering of the industry in one place, available freely to all. The Master Catalog of adhesive ingredients is used by tens of thousands of material users and specifiers every year.
Let’s see the most popular suppliers emerging out of this intense material selection activity!
The Master Catalog of adhesive ingredients on SpecialChem saw strong engagement from professionals working on active formulation and material selection projects, reflected in:
30,500+ commercial grades listed on the platform
1,050+ active suppliers serving the global adhesives market
500,000+ product searches by formulators and product developers in 2025
Notably, 76% of visits came from R&D and production decision-makers, and 69% were linked to active formulation projects, highlighting the platform’s strong connection to real-world product development.
To highlight the companies leading this ecosystem, we’ve compiled the 2026 Top Adhesive Ingredient Suppliers, a ranking based on real product-search activity throughout 2025.
The adhesive ingredients market continues to advance as formulators balance performance, durability, sustainability, and regulatory compliance across diverse applications, from packaging and construction to automotive and electronics. Demand for innovative resins, additives, tackifiers, and specialty modifiers is accelerating as manufacturers respond to evolving technical and environmental requirements.
As a result, digital discovery, structured product data, and closer supplier engagement will play an increasingly important role in helping R&D teams identify, compare, and validate new adhesive technologies.
Stay tuned for the next edition of our rankings, and in the meantime, explore the Master Catalog of adhesive ingredients and supplier insights right here on SpecialChem.
