The Asia-Pacific region is leading the pressure sensitive adhesives market, followed by North America and Europe. Rapid industrialization and rise in infrastructural developments are factors contributing to the growth of the pressure sensitive adhesives market in the Asia-Pacific region. The pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) market is projected to reach USD 11.22 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 6.1% between 2016 and 2021. The increasing need for bio-based PSAs is propelling the development of innovative products in the PSA market. Water-based is the largest technology segment of the PSA market Water-based technology is the largest segment in the PSA market; this growth is mainly attributed to the eco-friendly nature of water-based PSAs, safety associated with their use, and cost-effectiveness. Water-based PSAs are widely used in varied applications such as tapes, labels, and graphics. Labels is the largest application segment of the PSA market The labels segment is estimated to account for the largest market share, in terms of value as well as volume, followed by tapes and graphics, in 2016. Labels are widely used in varied end-use industries such as medical & healthcare, packaging, and electronics, electrical & telecommunication, among others. They are also utilized in sectors such as consumer goods, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), and food & beverage. Packaging end-use industry is estimated to account for the largest market share PSAs are used in varied end-use industries such as packaging; electronics, electrical & telecommunication; medical & healthcare; and building & construction; among others. The packaging end-use industry is estimated to account for the largest market share, in terms of volume, in 2016. The electronics, electrical & telecommunication end-use industry is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR between 2016 and 2021, in terms of value. Increasing per capita income and improving living standards are driving the demand for electronic products, which further propels the growth of the PSA market.