Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the structural adhesive industry Core Insights - The structural adhesive market in China is expected to exceed 50 billion yuan by 2025, driven by urbanization and infrastructure expansion, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8% from 2015 to 2024 [16] - The export sales of structural adhesives from China are projected to surpass 4.5 billion yuan by 2025, with a CAGR of 3.7% from 2022 to 2024 [17] - The industry is characterized by a diverse competitive landscape, with major players like Huitian New Materials, Hangzhou Zhijiang, and Silica Technology holding significant market shares [22][23] Market Size and Growth - The structural adhesive market in China was approximately 26.9 billion yuan in 2015 and is forecasted to reach around 50 billion yuan by 2025, indicating a strong growth trajectory [16] - The market size is expected to be about 48.5 billion yuan in 2024, reflecting the increasing demand for high-performance adhesive materials [16] Export Performance - In 2022, the export sales of structural adhesives from China reached over 4 billion yuan, with expectations to grow to 4.5 billion yuan by 2025 [17] - Key companies driving exports include Huitian New Materials, Silica Technology, and Kangda New Materials, each achieving over 100 million yuan in overseas sales by 2024 [17][24] Competitive Landscape - The market is fragmented, with a CR10 (concentration ratio of the top 10 companies) of approximately 40% in 2024, indicating a competitive environment [23] - Huitian New Materials, Hangzhou Zhijiang, and Silica Technology are the leading companies, with market shares of 9.5%, 6.2%, and 5.4% respectively in 2024 [23][24] Future Development Trends - The industry is expected to evolve towards high performance, green and environmentally friendly products, and systematized services [29][30] - There is a growing emphasis on customized solutions and comprehensive service offerings, moving from mere product sales to integrated solutions that include design, construction, and maintenance [30] - The trend of globalization is anticipated, with Chinese companies expanding into international markets, particularly along the Belt and Road Initiative [31]