The self-adhesive labels market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for self-adhesive labels has seen robust growth in the past few years and is expected to expand from $56.77 billion in 2024 to $60.4 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. Factors contributing to this growth in previous years include urban development, growth in retail, the needs of the logistics and supply chain sector, customization and personalization demands, brand identity and marketing considerations, and consumer goods packaging requirements.
The Self-Adhesive Labels market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• It is anticipated that the market for self-adhesive labels will experience robust growth in the forthcoming years, potentially reaching a size of $83.44 billion by 2029 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%.
This predicted growth in the given timeframe can be ascribed to factors such as heightened industry-wide demand, the trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly labels, advancements in digital label printing, and enhancements in supply chain and logistics. Noteworthy trends expected for the forecast period comprise developments in adhesive technology, the rise of smart labels and track-and-trace solutions, strategies for brand differentiation and marketing, as well as increased supply chain efficiency.
An anticipated increase in the use of packaged goods is set to boost the self-adhesive labels market. Everyday consumer packaged items such as food, drink, cigarettes, cosmetics, and household products are the core factors influencing the growth. Factors like dual earning households, extended work hours, and challenges linked to preparing own meals have amplified the demand for pre-packaged meals, especially ready-to-eat foods, snacks, and drinks. The primary goal of packaging is to protect the product internally. Besides safeguarding the items during the journey from the manufacturer to the retailer, it also has to guard the product on the shelves. As an example, according to projections by the Food Export Association of Midwest USA, a US-based non-profit entity, Japan's retail sales of packaged foods are anticipated to climb to $235.9 billion by 2026, a growth of 9.1%, equivalent to $19.6 billion, from 2022 levels. Thus, the growing use of packaged goods is projected to fuel the self-adhesive labels market.
The self-adhesive labels market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Adhesive Type: Hot-Melt, Emulsion Acrylic, Solvent
2) By Nature: Permanent, Removable, Repositionable
3) By Composition: Release Liner, Adhesive Layer, Face Stock
4) By Printing Technology: Flexography, Digital Printing, Lithography, Screen Printing, Gravure, Letterpress, Offset
5) By End Users: Food And Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Tracking, Logistics And Transport, Home And Personal Care, Consumer Durables, Others End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Hot-Melt: General Purpose Hot-Melt, Specialty Hot-Melt
2) By Emulsion Acrylic: Permanent Emulsion Acrylic, Removable Emulsion Acrylic
3) By Solvent: Permanent Solvent Adhesive, Removable Solvent Adhesive
Leading firms in the self-adhesive label industry are concentrating on the creation of innovative technology solutions like home compostability to boost sustainability, decrease ecological impact, and respond to the increasing consumer preference for environmentally friendly items. Home compostability is a term that describes a material's capability to decompose into natural, harmless components via composting in a residential setting, usually over a few months span. For example, in May 2024, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a construction company based in India, introduced an affordable home compostable product label. This label aims to endorse products that are not only biodegradable but also can be composted at home, which lessens landfill waste and motivates consumers to adopt eco-friendly habits.
Major companies operating in the self-adhesive labels market include:
• Avery Dennison Corporation
• Multi-Color Corporation
• Coveris Holdings S.A
• Huhtamaki OYJ Company
• Fuji Seal International Inc.
• H.B. Fuller Company
• Consolidated Label Co
• 3M Company
• Mondi Group
• Hally Labels Limited
• Lintec Corporation
• Dura-ID Solutions Limited
• CS Labels Ltd.
• Tower Labels
• Right Label Solutions Limited
• Inland Label
• Brady Corporation
• Sato Holdings Corporation
• Constantia Flexibles
• Advanced Labels NW
• WS Packaging Group Inc.
• Resource Label Group LLC
• Label Tech Inc.
• Labelcraft Products Ltd.
• Label Impressions Inc.
• Label-Aid Systems Inc.
• Essentra PLC
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the self-adhesive market in 2024 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the self-adhesive labels market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.