Laminated Labels Global Market Report 2023 – By Material Type (Polyester, Polypropylene, Vinyl, Other Materials), By Composition (Adhesive, Facestock, Release Liner, Other Compositions), By Form (Rolls, sheets), By Printing Technology (Digital, Flexographic, Lithography), By Application (Food and Beverage, Consumer Durables, Home and Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Retail Labels, Other Applications) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

Thermal transfer labels refer to a ribbon that is printed through a thermal transfer printer where, at the point of the print head, a layer of ribbon is placed on top of the label. The thermal transfer label are used to produce long-lasting and durable images on a wide variety of materials. The main types of printers in thermal transfer labels are desktop, industrial, and mobile. Desktop thermal transfer printers are best suited for long-term labeling applications that will be used for more than six months or exposed to harsh conditions such as chemicals, light, high temperatures, or water. The different materials include paper, polyester, polypropylene (pp), polyethylene (pe), and other materials and are used in food and beverages, healthcare, tracking, logistics, and transportation, industrial goods and products, semiconductors & electronics, retail labels, and other end users. The global thermal transfer label market is segmented - 1) By Material: Paper, Polyester, Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), Other Materials 2) By Printer Type: Desktop, Industrial, Mobile 3) By End User: Food and Beverages, Healthcare, Tracking, Logistics, and Transportation, Industrial Goods and Products, Semiconductor and Electronics, Retail Labels, Other End Users The global thermal transfer label market size grew from $2.68 billion in 2022 to $2.93 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The thermal transfer label market size is expected to grow to $3.89 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.3%. Rapid growth in the e-commerce sector is significantly contributing to the growth of the thermal transfer label market. E-commerce refers to the buying and selling of products using the internet. It includes internet-based activities such as product purchasing and selling, as well as monetary transactions. With the rise of online shopping, there is a greater demand for a variety of labels and packaging. For instance, according to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), an India-based government agency, the e-commerce market is expected to increase from $46.2 billion in 2020 to $111.40 billion in 2025 and it is expected to reach $350 billion by 2030. Therefore, rapid growth in the e-commerce sector is driving the growth of the thermal transfer labels market. Major players in the thermal transfer label market are 3M Company, Constantia Flexibles Group, CCL Industries Inc., Coveris Holdings S.A, Henkel AG & Co, Honeywell International Inc., Inland Label and Marketing Services LLC, LINTEC Corporation, Multi-Color Corporation, WS Packaging Group, TSC Auto ID Technology Co. Ltd., Ricoh Holdings, Zebra Corporation, SATO Group, and Avery Dennison Corporation Strategic partnerships are the key trend gaining popularity in the thermal transfer label market. Major companies operating in the thermal transfer label market are undergoing partnerships to reinforce their position. For instance, in January 2022, Brother Mobile Solutions, a US-based provider of thermal transfer labels, partnered with TEKLYNX, a US-based provider of barcode label software solutions. Through this partnership, Brother delivers a range of industrial and commercial thermal barcode label printers that are compatible with TEKLYNX software solutions. Furthermore, in September 2021, Mark Andy, a US-based innovator of narrow- and mid-web printing and finishing equipment, partnered with UPM Raflatac, a Finland-based thermal transfer label provider. Through this partnership, both companies would deliver best-in-class digital label printing solutions to flexographic and digital converters. In July 2021, ARMOR Group, a France-based industrial capital equipment and custom metal fabrication manufacturing company acquired International Imaging Materials, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition positions the company as the global market leader in the design and manufacture of thermal transfer ribbons for the printing of variable traceability data on labels and flexible packaging. International Imaging Materials, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of consumables for printing, imaging, and marking. North America was the largest region in the thermal transfer label market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the thermal transfer label market share report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the thermal transfer label market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The thermal transfer label market consists of sales of thermal transfer labels and direct thermal labels. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. 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The 2D (two-dimensional) barcode is a graphical image that stores information horizontally and vertically. The 2D barcode reader is used to scan the pictures of both 1D and 2D barcodes. The 2D barcode reader, also known as area imagers, involves optimization of images for contrast and then decoding them to extract information out of the barcode. This increases the efficiency of the business by minimising the time required to interpret the information about the products and services. 2D barcode readers are being used in various industries as they are accomplished at storing data related to products and services. The main types of 2D barcode readers include corded and cordless. The cord or wired scanner in the 2D barcode reader consists of sales of cord barcode readers by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that are able to keep charge for an extended period of time as it is always connected to the system. These barcode readers operate through a USB cord plugged into the computer. The cordless or wireless scanner in the 2D barcode reader consists of sales of cordless barcode readers by entities (organizations, sole traders, and partnerships) that enable users to scan items within a certain range radius. These barcode readers use built-in Bluetooth to scan the items. The cordless scanner can be connected to computers as well as smartphones. The main applications of 2D barcode readers include warehousing, logistics, e-commerce, and factory automation. 2D Barcode Readers are used in retail, hospitality, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and other industries. The global 2D barcode reader market is segmented – 1) By Type: Fixed, Portable 2) By Reader Type: Cord, Cordless 3) By Application: Warehousing, Logistics, E-Commerce, Factory Automation 4) By End User: Retail, Hospitality, Transportation and logistics, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Others" The global 2D barcode reader market size grew from $6.35 billion in 2022 to $6.87 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The global 2D barcode reader market size report is expected to grow to $9.31 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.9%. The increase in demand in the e-commerce and logistics sectors is expected to propel the growth of the 2D barcode reader market over the coming years. The growing incidence of online shopping is considered as one of the driving factors for the growth in the e-commerce and logistics sectors, leading to the deployment of more distribution centres and warehouses and driving the 2D barcode reader industry. The Indian market for e-commerce increased by 36% in 2020 and is expected to reach up to USD 111 billion by 2024, leading to the increasing growth rate of the 2D barcode reader market as well. Therefore, the growing e-commerce and logistics industries drive the growth of 2D barcode reader market. Major players in the 2D barcode reader market are Denso Wave Incorporated, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Cognex Corporation, Datalogic S.p.A., Honeywell International, Inc., General Data Co., Inc., JADAK-A Novanta Company, Juniper Systems Inc., Keyence Corporation, Marson Technology Co., Ltd., Omron Microscan Systems, Inc., Sato Holdings Corporation, Scandit, Sick AG, Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. The development of technologically advanced reader systems across the market is a key trend gaining popularity in the 2D barcode reader market. The various technologically advanced barcode readers implemented across the market are comprised of QR codes, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztech 2D, machine vision, digital image scanning, RFID, decoding technology, etc. Many companies operating 2D barcode readers are adopting RFID technology. For instance, in December 2021, Denso Wave launched an SP1 scanner with an autopilot function. It is an advancement to the RFID scanner which enables smart devices to turn into high-speed UHF RFID scanners. The addition of autopilot functionality to the RFID scanner allows the scanning to be operated with doubled speed and manage more complex data as well. Furthermore, RGID tags and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology are popular, so demand for 2D barcode scanners is expected to rise. In June 2021, Brady Corporation, an American-based security software provider company, acquired the Code Corporation, a leading barcode scanner provider, for approximately $173 million. With this acquisition, Brady Corporation aims to extend the portfolio of barcode reader devices and software specifically used for industrial track-and-trace applications. Code Corporation is a 2D barcode reader manufacturer based in the United States. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the 2D Barcode Reader market in 2022. MEA is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the 2D Barcode Reader market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the 2D barcode reader market research report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the 2D barcode reader market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The 2D barcode reader market consists of sales of illumination system, sensor, and the decoder. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. 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The printing machinery and equipment refer to printing and bookbinding machinery and equipment used in printing ink on the printing medium, which can be cloth, paper or plastic. The main types of printing machinery and equipment are typesetting machinery, offset printing machinery, flexographic printing machinery, gravure printing machinery, printing trades binding machinery and equipment, and other types. The typesetting machinery refers to the machine that is used for letterpress printing. The various capacities include small, medium, and large. The various operations include autonomous, semi-autonomous, and manual. These are used in packaging, publication, and other end users. The global printing machinery and equipment market is segmented - 1) By Type: Typesetting Machinery, Offset Printing Machinery, Flexographic Printing Machinery, Gravure Printing Machinery, Printing Trades Binding Machinery And Equipment, Other Printing Machinery And Equipment 2) By Capacity: Small, Medium, Large 3) By Operation: Autonomous, Semi-autonomous, Manual 4) By End Use: Packaging, Publication, Other End Uses The global printing machinery and equipment market size grew from $50.91 billion in 2022 to $54.56 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global printing machinery and equipment market is expected to grow to $69.15 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.1%. Rapid advances in technology are expected to drive innovation in printing machinery and equipment machinery manufacturing, thus driving the market during the forecast period. Furthermore, technologies such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics are being used in manufacturing thus resulting in higher productivity, lower operating costs, and higher margins. For instance, according to a global survey by The Economist Intelligence Unit, about 90% of corporate executives felt that artificial intelligence (AI) will have a positive impact on a company’s growth and 86% of respondents considered that AI will help improve productivity. Lower operating costs lead to higher margins, this allows companies to increase product portfolios and enter new markets by making investments made through cost savings. IoT applications are also being integrated into these devices to enable services such as remote monitoring, and central feedback systems and to offer other services. Mobile applications, advanced sensors, and embedded software also created new opportunities for companies in this market. These factors are expected to drive the printing machinery and equipment machinery manufacturing market during the forecast period. Major companies in the printing machinery and equipment market Canon Inc., Konica Minolta, Inc., Fujifilm Corporation, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, Xerox Corporation, Ricoh Group, Koenig & Bauer AG, Dover Corporation, Agfa-Gevaert NV, and Komori Corporation. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the printing machinery and equipment manufacturing market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Manufacturers depend heavily on the supply of raw materials from domestic and international suppliers. As many governments restricted the movement of goods across countries and locally, manufacturers had to halt production due to a lack of raw materials. The outbreak is expected to continue to have a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the printing machinery and equipment manufacturing market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Instant and on–the–go printing is one of the latest innovations in the printing machinery and equipment manufacturing market. On-the-go printing refers to the wireless connectivity in printers that enable the user to commence printing hassle-free by using the smartphone app. This technology in printers encourages the next generation of young users to be more creative and accustomed to printer usage with technology. For instance, HP printers can be accessed through the HP Smart app without any computer or wired connections. Western Europe was the largest region in the printing machinery and equipment market share in 2022. Asia-Pacific was the second largest region in the printing machinery and equipment market. The regions covered in the the printing machinery and equipment industry report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the printing machinery and equipment market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The printing machinery and equipment market consists of sales of printing presses, typesetting machinery, and bindery machinery. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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Printing inks are liquids that contain pigments or dyes that are used to produce images, text, and designs. They are widely used in letterpress and lithographic printing. Printing inks consist of a pigment or pigments of the required color mixed with oil or varnish. For example, black ink made from carbon black is mixed with thick linseed oil or similar oil, often with rosin oil to which rosin varnish is added. Inkjet inks consist of a base carrier such as water, oil, or a solvent, and colorants such as dyes or pigments, along with small amounts of chemical additives to provide some unique characteristics. The main types of printing inks are oil-based printing inks, solvent-based printing inks, and water-based printing inks. Water-based printing ink is ink made with water rather than plastic or PVC. The product types are offset printing inks, flexographic printing inks, rotogravure printing inks, and digital printing inks. The various end-use industries involved are packaging, print media, commercial printing, and other end-use industries. The global printing inks market is segmented - 1) By Type: Oil-Based Printing Inks, Solvent-Based Printing Inks, Water-Based Printing Inks 2) By Product Type: Offset Printing Inks, Flexographic Printing Inks, Rotogravure Printing Inks, Digital Printing Inks 3) By End User Industries: Packaging, Print Media, Commercial Printing, Other End-Use Industries The global printing inks market size will grow from $29.68 billion in 2022 to $30.38 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of printing inks is expected to grow to $33.78 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 2.7%. 3D technology will be a driver of the printing ink market during the forecast period. With a rise in worldwide interest in 3D printing technology from consumers, researchers, and industrial production, there is expected to be a high demand for 3D printing inks. Unlike 2D inks, which are intended for the fabrication of planar surfaces, 3D inks are intended for the fabrication of volumetric constructs and devices. In November 2021, Cubic Ink® materials from ALTANA and DP Polar are revolutionizing industrial 3D inkjet printing. Multi-material capability for maximum productivity for a wide variety of printing materials is processed using the continuous Multi-material Jetting process. Major companies in the printing inks market include DIC Corporation, Arkema SA, Sakata INX Corporation, Siegwerk Druckfarben AG & Co, TOYO Ink Group, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg.Co. Ltd., DuPont Inc., Agfa-Gevaert NV, T&K TOKA Corporation, and Ferro Corp. A shortage of raw materials, resulting in their increasing market prices, is expected to negatively affect the printing ink market. Printing ink companies globally are suffering from a shortage of raw materials, including resins, monomers, photoinitiators, oligomers, and additives. This is mainly due to raw material plant closures in China, a major source of these raw materials, as the country has placed significant emphasis on improving its environment by cutting industrial pollution. China is dominant in printing inks raw materials supplies due to the presence of strong refinery capacity and an associated chemical manufacturing ecosystem; China is dominant in the supply of printing inks. Market players have already started facing challenges due to shortages of raw materials. For instance, in June 2021, manufacturers in Asia, like Toyota and Honda, faced supply chain challenges because of various materials shortages and COVID-19. The printing ink market witnessed consolidation with a significant number of mergers and acquisitions. Top companies in the printing ink market are strategically acquiring and merging with start-ups and mid-sized companies to broaden their product and service range or to enter emerging regions. For instance, in December 2020, Arkema, a France-based specialty chemicals and advanced materials company, acquired Colorado Photopolymer Solution for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition will foster the development of an integrated offering of customized and formulated additive manufacturing solutions to accelerate the design of turnkey solutions for 3D printing. Colorado Photopolymer Solution is a US-based manufacturer of 3D printers. Western Europe was the largest region in the printing inks market in 2022. Asia-Pacific was the second largest region in the printing inks market. The regions covered in the printing inks market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the printing inks market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, and Vietnam. The printing inks market consists of the sales of liquid Ink, solid ink, toner, ribbon ink, UV ink, and 3D printing inks. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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Printing and Related Support Activities refer to a collective term for all the activities such as producing newspapers, books, labels, business cards, stationery, and other items, as well as supporting tasks such as data imaging, platemaking, and bookbinding for educational and commercial purposes. The main types of printing and related support activities are printing and support activities for printing. Printing is a method of replicating text and pictures on paper using ink and a printing press. The different technologies include flexography printing, rotogravure printing, digital printing, offset printing, and others. Printing and related support activities are used for packaging, advertising, publishing, and other applications. The global printing and related support activities market is segmented – 1) By Type: Printing, Support Activities For Printing 2) By Technology: Flexography Printing, Rotogravure Printing, Digital Printing, OffSet Printing, Other Technologies 3) By Application: Packaging, Advertising, Publishing, Other Applications Subsegments Covered: Commercial Printing (except Screen And Books), Commercial Screen Printing, Books Printing The global printing and related support activities market size will grow from $355.78 billion in 2022 to $369.89 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of printing and related support activities is expected to grow to $416.28 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 3.0%. The growth in the packaging industry across the globe drives the growth of printing and related support activities market. Printing and related support activities are used in packaging to add colors, text, and graphics to packaging supplies. Printing also helps to individual product and the brand behind it. For example, according to Smithers Pira, a UK based company that provides specialist testing, evaluation and accreditation services, the world packaging industry will reach $1.05 trillion by 2024. Also, according to Creative Print and Pack Pvt Ltd (CPP) Insights, an India based printing and packaging solution provider, the global packaging market is set to expand by almost 3% per annum from the year 2021, reaching over $1.2 trillion by 2028. Therefore, the rise in packaging industry leads is expected to drive the growth of the printing and related support activities market. Major companies in the printing and related support activities market include Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd., Taylor Corporation, RR Donnelley, LSC Communications Inc., SHUTTERFLY INC., QUAD/GRAPHICS INC., ENNIS Inc., Japs-Olson Company, and The Crane Company and Gannett Co Inc. The introduction of metal 3D and LED-UV printing is developing rapidly in the offline post-press and finishing services market. These save energy, has shorter lead times, are environmentally friendly, provides consistent quality and have longer life. These technologies permit the immediate post-press of print products and impresses with a variety of colors, even on uncoated stock. For instance, companies such as Materialise NV, a 3D printing service provider and software developer are heavily investing in metal 3D printing technologies. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the printing and related support activities market in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the printing and related support activities market share. The regions covered in the printing and related support activities market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the printing and related support activities market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam. The printing and related support activities market includes revenues earned by entities by printing material, screen printing, letterpress printing, and digital printing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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Flexible plastic packaging refers to a technique for packing goods that makes use of flexible materials and is relatively new in the field of packaging solutions. It has gained popularity because of its high efficiency and economical nature. Plastic materials used in flexible plastic packaging include polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride, among others. The main types of flexible plastic packaging include stand-up pouches, flat pouches, roll stock, gusseted bags, wicketed bags, wraps, and others. Stand-up pouches are also known as doypacks, are soft-sided containers that stand up on their own without any support. Flat pouches can be side welded or bottom sealed and have varieties like back or t-seal, four-side sealed and three-side sealed pouches. Roll stock consists of laminated film in one long, continuous sheet with a sturdy central cardboard having a highly usable structure. Gusseted bags have extra semi-oval shaped indents on both sides of the pouch forming a square or rectangle base, which increases the space of the bag allowing it to accommodate more items. Wicketed bags are stacked plastic bags which are arranged on a wire wicket and held together with rubber washer or a chipboard header. Wraps are tightly fitted flexible plastic used to cover a number of items. The technologies used in flexible plastic packaging includes flexography, rotogravure, digital printing and others. The flexible plastic packaging is used to pack a variety of items such as food, beverage, pharms & health care, personal care & cosmetics. The global flexible plastic packaging market is segmented - 1) By Type: Stand-Up Pouches, Flat Pouches, Rollstock, Gusseted Bags, Wicketed Bags, Wraps, Other Types 2) By Technology: Flexography, Rotogravure, Digital Printing, Other Technologies 3) By Application: Food, Beverage, Pharms & Health Care, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Other Applications The global flexible plastic packaging market size grew from $159.41 billion in 2022 to $166.35 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the flexible plastic packaging market is expected to grow to $201.92 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.0%. The increase in consumption of processed and packaged food is drove the growth of the flexible plastic packaging market in the historic period. Packaged foods are food products that have been frozen, canned, cooked, packaged, or changed in nutritional composition and are preserved or fortified in different ways. Food brands are adopting flexible plastic packaging it consists of different types of packages that are easily molded. Therefore, high consumption of processed and packaged food propelled the demand for flexible plastic packaging during the period. Major players in the flexible plastic packaging market are Constantia Flexibles, Amcor Limited, Berry Global Inc., Clondalkin Group Holdings BV, ProAmpac, Coveris, Bemis Company Inc., Bischof + Klein Se & Co Kg, Aluflexpack Ag, Cosmo Films Limited, C-P Flexible Packaging, Novolex - Carlyle Group, Swiss Pac, and Ultimate Packaging. Rise in environmental concerns limited the growth of the flexible plastic packaging market during the historic period. Non-recyclable plastic bags have become a leading source of pollution globally. There are concerns about plastic in waste and in marine litter. Heaps of plastic litters have been found on several beaches across the world, clogs city sewers and fuels a massive flow of plastic waste, killing wildlife including sea animals. In response, many countries have instituted stringent rules to control the use of plastic bags. China, for example, has issued complete bans on plastic bags. These concerns proved to be a challenge to the flexible plastic packaging industry. The launch of innovative packaging to attract more customers and expand the customer base of the company is a key trend in flexible plastic packaging. The companies operating in the flexible packaging market are focusing on manufacturing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions for end-users. For example, in February 2021, FreeForm Packaging AB, a Sweden-based packaging company, launched one-sided stretchable paper laminate, which is based on 85% paper. Stretchable paper laminate has two layers of fiber form, a thin layer of polyethylene is present on one of the layers which protects packaging and content. In October 2022, PPC Flexible Packaging LLC, a US-based packaging company specializing in the design and development of innovative flexible films, acquired Plastic Packaging Technologies, LLC, for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, PPC increases its flexible packaging solutions and innovative packaging formats for food and beverage, healthcare, and specialty consumer markets in North America. Plastic Packaging Technologies, LLC, is a US-based packaging company pioneering in flexible film printing, pouch conversion, and other novel packaging concepts, including prototypes. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the flexible plastic packaging market in 2022. The regions covered in the flexible plastic packaging market share report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the flexible plastic packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, and USA. The flexible plastic packaging market includes revenues earned by entities from different products such as snacks, beverages, vegetables, and others and includes polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyvinyl chloride.The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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Aseptic packaging is the process of packaging a beverage or food product at ultra high temperature (UHT), sterilizing or sanitizing the packaging separately, then fusing and sealing under sterile atmospheric conditions to avoid viral and bacterial contamination. The main types of aseptic packaging are cartons, bags and pouches, bottles and cans, ampoules, and others. Carton is a light box where products are stored, bags and pouches are used to carry different items in one pocket, bottles and cans are the containers used to store liquid items, and an ampoule is a sealed vial made of glass or plastic which contains a sterile medicinal solution or a powder. The aseptic packaging protects against bacteria, light and vapor and helps increase the shelf-life of the product. Aseptic bags and pouches are made using by polyethylene particles and offer low-temperature resistant performance, good chemical stability and electrical insulation properties. Aseptic bottles and cans are rendered ultra-high temperature (UHT) treatment for improving hygiene and shelf-life and are used widely in the dairy and beverages industries. Aseptic ampoules are small glass vessels sterilized to prevnst pathogens and are usedthe in pharmaceuticals and chemicals industry. The materials used in aseptic packaging are plastic, paper, paperboard, metal, glass, and wood. This aseptic packaging is used by food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and other industries. The global aseptic packaging market is segmented - 1) By Type: Cartons, Bags And Pouches, Bottles And Cans, Ampoules, Other Types 2) By Material: Plastic, Paper And Paperboard, Metal, Glass, Wood 3) By Application: Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Other Applications The global aseptic packaging market size grew from $64.07 billion in 2022 to $70.56 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The aseptic packaging market size is expected to grow to $107.81 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 11.2%. The increase in demand for convenience food products with a longer shelf life and safe hygiene packaging is expected to drive the growth of the aseptic packaging market in the forecast period.For instance, the global processed snacks market is expected to increase from $96.9 billion in 2020 to $142.0 billion by 2025. Therefore, the growing demand for convenience and processed food drives the growth of the aseptic packaging market Major players in the aseptic packaging market are Reynolds Group Holdings Limited, Amcor Limited, Tetra Laval International S.A, Greatview Aseptic Packaging Co. Ltd., Tetra Pak International SA, Sig Combibloc AG, SIG Combiboc Obeikan, ELOPAK Group, Sealed Air Corporation, DS Smith PLC., and UFlex Limited. Companies in the aseptic packaging market are focusing on the development of single-use passive for ensuring maximum safety and reducing wastage. Single-use passive refers to transferring the contained and sterile contents between manufacturing process steps and facilities. It also creates an agile manufacturing environment and lowers the toxicity when mixing to make a final product, thus saving time and cost associated with cleaning, maintenance and validation. For instance, in June 2022, Greatview Aseptic Packaging Company, a China-based aseptic processing company, introduced aseptic cartons. This aseptic carton is derived from a biobased polymer utilized to produce the aseptic carton pack and laminate paper boards to improve sustainability in product packaging. In February 2022, Hewlett-Packard Company, a US-based information technology company, acquired Choose Packaging for $10 billion. Through this acquisition, HP, Inc. would increase recyclable packaging solutions and promote alternatives to plastic bottles while also advancing HP's more general sustainability objectives. Choose Packaging is a UK-based packaging company pioneering in the development of innovative packaging solutions and sustainable packaging alternatives to plastic, such as paper and paperboard, and pressure-sensitive materials that include aseptic packaging. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the aseptic packaging market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to grow faster in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aseptic packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the aseptic packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The aseptic packaging market consists of sales of bags & pouches, prefilled syringes, vials & ampoules, and other aseptic packaging. The products are placed into a container or packaging covered in a sterile environment. This method uses extremely high temperatures to maintain the freshness of the contents while ensuring it is not contaminated with microorganisms. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The aseptic packaging market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides aseptic packaging market statistics, including aseptic packaging industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an Aseptic Packaging market share, detailed aseptic packaging market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the aseptic packaging industry. This aseptic packaging market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Metal and mineral refer to solid, naturally occurring inorganic materials that make up the crust of the earth and are smelted from ore, pigs, or scrap using electrometallurgical techniques and inorganic, solid, naturally occurring compounds with properties such as tenacity, cleavage, fracture, specific gravity, lustre, colour, and hardness. The main types of metal and mining are mineral, metal, and metal products. Metal products refer to the finished products that are made out of metals. These are used for chemicals manufacturing, metallurgy, electrical grid infrastructure, electronics, glass products, vehicles, and other applications that are used By End Users such as construction, manufacturing, and Other End Users. The global metal and mineral market is segmented - 1) By Type: Mineral, Metal, Metal Products 2) By Application: Chemicals Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Electrical Grid Infrastructure, Electronics, Glass Products, Vehicles, Other Applications 3) By End User: Construction, Manufacturing, Other End Users Subsegments Covered: Cement and Concrete Products, Glass and Glass Products, Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products, Clay Products and Refractories, Lime and Gypsum Products, Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy, Processed Nonferrous Metal, Processed Alumina and Aluminum, Foundries, Steel Products, Forged and Stamped Goods, Cutlery and Hand Tools, Architectural and Structural Metals, Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container, Hardware, Spring and Wire Products, Machine Shops, Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt, Coated, Engraved, and Heat Treated Metal Products, Metal Valves, Other Fabricated Metal Products, The global metal and mineral market size grew from $7540.84 billion in 2022 to $8126.27 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of metal and mineral is expected to grow to $10650.94 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.0%. Rapid advances in wireless technology and miniaturization (which refers to designing smaller components for equipment) are expected to drive innovation in metal and mineral market manufacturing, thus driving the market during the forecast period. Furthermore, technologies such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence and big data analytics are being used during the manufacturing process, resulting in higher productivity, lower operating costs and higher margins. For instance, according to a report by Accenture, the manufacturing sector will witness the highest annual gross value added (GVA) growth rate of 4.4% due to artificial intelligence by 2035. The report also states that artificial intelligence has the potential to increase profitability by an average of 38% by 2035. Lower operating costs lead to higher margins, this allows companies to expand production and increase product portfolio, thus driving the growth of the metal and mineral manufacturing market going forward. Major companies in the metal and mineral market are ArcelorMittal S.A, POSCO, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, China National Building Material Group Co. Ltd., Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A, Jiangxi Copper Company, Votorantim S.A, JFE Holdings Inc., and LafargeHolcim Ltd. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the metal and mineral manufacturing market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, the Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China and spread globally including Western Europe, North America and Asia. Manufacturers depend heavily on the supply of raw materials from domestic and international suppliers. As many governments restricted the movement of goods across countries and locally, manufacturers had to halt production due to a lack of raw materials. The outbreak has hurt businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the metal and mineral manufacturing market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Many metal and mineral market manufacturing companies are using robotics and automation to improve plant efficiency and productivity. Sensors are being used in various machines to access invaluable data for improving efficiencies and reducing potential breakdowns. For instance, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 1.2 million industrial robots are expected to be deployed by 2025, thus indicating a rise in automation and robotics technology adoption to improve productivity and reduce production costs. According to the KPMG report, 16% of executives of global metals companies have already invested in robotics for metal manufacturing, 31% of executives have set plans to possibly invest in robotics for new technology and opportunities, and 42% are willing to invest in robotics shortly. Additionally, the report states, 63% of the executives of metal manufacturing companies are considering investing in automation. Examples of companies offering industrial robots to metals companies include FANUC, KUKA, ABB, and Motoman The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the metal and mineral market share in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the metal and mineral market. The regions covered in the global metal and mineral industry report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the metal and mineral market include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam. The metal and mineral market consists of sales of metallic minerals and non-metallic minerals. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The metal and mineral market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The metal and mineral market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides metal and mineral market statistics, including metal and mineral industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a metal and mineral market share, detailed metal and mineral market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the metal and mineral industry. This metal and mineral market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.