The global market for adhesives and sealants by product type was valued at $39.1 billion in 2009. This market is expected to reach $40.8 billion in 2010 and $52.1 billion in 2015, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%.
Medical applications are expected to exhibit faster growth than other applications. This segment was worth an estimated $1 billion in 2010 and is expected to reach nearly 1.3 billion in 2015, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. 
The construction segment will grow at a 4.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the 5-year forecast period. This segment was worth $4.8 billion in 2010 and is expected to reach a value of $6.2 billion in 2015.