Current Status and Development Trends of China’s Adhesives and Pressure‑Sensitive Tapes Industry

At the historic juncture marking the successful conclusion of the 14th Five‑Year Plan and the launch of the 15th Five‑Year Plan, China’s adhesives and pressure‑sensitive tapes industry stands at a critical juncture in its transformation from large‑scale to high‑quality development. As a major annual exchange event for the industry, the 29th Annual Conference of China Adhesives and Pressure‑Sensitive Tapes Industry will be held in Shanghai from September 2 to 4, 2026, with the theme: “Pool Forces for Collaborative Innovation across the Industrial Chain, Lead High‑Quality Development of the Adhesive Industry”.

China’s market for adhesives and pressure‑sensitive tapes has reached a scale of 200 billion RMB, supplying indispensable key materials for all sectors of the national economy. Spanning foundational traditional sectors such as building materials, packaging & printing, wood‑working & furniture, to high‑growth tracks including new‑energy vehicles, power batteries, consumer electronics, flexible displays, semiconductor packaging, new energy (photovoltaic / wind power), and healthcare, adhesive materials, as an “invisible force”, are deeply integrated into the manufacturing bloodstream of thousands of industries.