Release Liners Market Synopsis:
Release Liners Market Size Was Valued at USD 60.50 Billion in 2023, and is Projected to Reach USD 123 Billion by 2032, Growing at a CAGR of 8.2% From 2024-2032.
Release liners are an increasing market segment within the packaging and labeling sectors through its consumption included in the pressure sensitive labels, tapes along with other adhesive-based products. Release liners are papers or films coated with silicone and perform as carrier to which the adhesive is applied before use; it gives security to the adhesive layer to avoid contact with contaminants. Some primary industries where such demands are expected are in food and beverages, healthcare sector, the automobile industry, and industrial uses. The rise in the volume of online orders in packaging solutions such as adhesives have increased the usage of release liners used in self-adhesive labels and tapes.
Probably the most important trend that is currently being observed in the release liners market is the shift towards the use of environmentally friendly and recycling materials. There are innovations of environmental friendly materials for use as plastic liners which conforms to the existing and emerging environmental standards and customers demands. Digital printing technologies are also contributing to the growth of the markets as digitally printed labels need good release liners to give the best results. Furthermore, the trend for using lightweight and versatile packaging is fostering more development in the type of liner as well as coatings.
By location, the Asia-Pacific region remains most prominent in the market because of industrial growth, increase in e-commerce businesses, and growth in manufacturing sectors. There are also North America and Europe which also takes significant proportions to be addressed with focus to sustainability and technology. The worldwide demand for release liners is expected to increase in the future by the years owing to innovative technology, enhanced materials and sustainable growth.
Release Liners Market Trend Analysis:
Shift Towards Sustainable Release Liners
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One important tendency observed on the release liners market is the emphasis on ecological issues. Most companies are using moving shelves that are made from recyclable papers and other films that are degradable like biodegradable films due to environmental conservation and since most companies all around the globe are adopting high stringency in their environmental policies. Current forms of plastic liners are slowly being replaced by better solutions; this is in compliance with the growing environmentally conscious market. New liner recycling initiatives are being also launched by the manufacturers and new strategies for minimizing liner waste utilizing recycling are being sought in order to create a circular economy.
Rising Demand from the E-Commerce Sector
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Due to the upgrade of e-commerce, the application of release liners has been increased drastically and is used for packing and labeling mainly. With the progress of the electronic business, there is a rise in the demand pressure sensitive labels and self-adhesive tapes which use release liners. Labeling applied in e-commerce should therefore be of high durability and efficiency in use for it to effectively address issue of product security during transportation. It is observed that Asia-Pacific region is most dominant for the release liners market owing to higher industrialization and growth of the retail business.
Release Liners Market Segment Analysis:
The Release Liners Market is Segmented on the basis of Material Type, Substrate Type, Labelling Technology, Application, and Region.
By Material Type, the Silicone segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period
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In the release liners market, the materials used are divided into two main groups, namely the silicone release liners and other non-silicone liners with the latter carrying some unique features suitable for use in the relevant applications. Silicone release liners are used most commonly because of their excellent release characteristics, heat stability and compatibility with almost all types of adhesives, particularly for pressure sensitive labels and tapes, for end use applications such as packaging, medical and automotive. Non-silicone release liners are becoming popular because they are cheaper than silicone, and because in some applications, the performance characteristics of silicone are not called for and other polymeric films such as polyethylene and polypropylene are used. Along with its saving-orientated tendencies and growing sustainability of the industries, there is a demand for non-silicone and recyclable liner.
By Application, Pressure-Sensitive Tapes segment expected to held the largest share
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The release liners market is versatile providing its service in different branches and sectors. Under adhesive tapes, important applications include convertible and non-convertible labels and pressure sensitive tapes with a major end user industries in packaging, logistics and consumer good. In hygiene industry release liners can be used in products such as diapers, sanitary pads etc to enhance the usage of the product by making the product clean. Release liners are used in industrial processes such as composite molding and construction material. In graphics arts they are used in production of signs and decals while in medical industry they are used in wound care products, transdermal patches and medical tapes. The extent to which release liners will be used in these diverse applications will further highlight their role in maintaining product quality, application and usability.
Release Liners Market Regional Insights:
North America Release Liners Market is expected to dominate the Release Liners Market
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The North America region is anticipated to witness the highest growth rate in the release liners market from 2024 to 2034 due to the developments in packaging techniques and significant application in healthcare, automotive, and consumer products. The increased positioning of the region on environmental friendly products such as sustainable packaging and the growing e-commerce sector fuelling release liners for pressure-sensitive labels and tapes. Furthermore, increased public appreciation for materials that have a minimal environmental impact and recycling is leading manufacturers to develop biodegradable and recyclable liners. Such growth is also driven by regulation on packaging waste and the need to have personalized labels to meet unique end user needs.
Active Key Players in the Release Liners Market:
- DOW (USA)
- Mondi Plc (UK)
- Ahlstrom-Munksjo (Finland)
- Loparex (USA)
- 3M (USA)
- Gasconge Laminates SA (France)
- Rayven Inc. (USA), Other Active Players
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Base Year: |
2023 |
Forecast Period: |
2024-2032 |
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Historical Data: |
2017 to 2023 |
Market Size in 2023: |
USD 60.50 Billion |
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Forecast Period 2024-32 CAGR: |
8.2% |
Market Size in 2032: |
USD 123 Billion |
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By Material Type |
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By Labelling Technology
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Scope and Coverage
Chapter 2:Executive Summary
Chapter 3: Market Landscape
3.1 Market Dynamics
3.1.1 Drivers
3.1.2 Restraints
3.1.3 Opportunities
3.1.4 Challenges
3.2 Market Trend Analysis
3.3 PESTLE Analysis
3.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
3.5 Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.6 Ecosystem
3.7 Regulatory Landscape
3.8 Price Trend Analysis
3.9 Patent Analysis
3.10 Technology Evolution
3.11 Investment Pockets
3.12 Import-Export Analysis
Chapter 4: Release Liners Market by Material Type
4.1 Release Liners Market Snapshot and Growth Engine
4.2 Release Liners Market Overview
4.3 Silicone
4.3.1 Introduction and Market Overview
4.3.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
4.3.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
4.3.4 Silicone: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
4.4 Non-silicone
4.4.1 Introduction and Market Overview
4.4.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
4.4.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
4.4.4 Non-silicone: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
Chapter 5: Release Liners Market by Substrate Type
5.1 Release Liners Market Snapshot and Growth Engine
5.2 Release Liners Market Overview
5.3 Paper-Based
5.3.1 Introduction and Market Overview
5.3.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
5.3.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
5.3.4 Paper-Based: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
5.4 Film-Based
5.4.1 Introduction and Market Overview
5.4.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
5.4.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
5.4.4 Film-Based: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
Chapter 6: Release Liners Market by Labelling Technology
6.1 Release Liners Market Snapshot and Growth Engine
6.2 Release Liners Market Overview
6.3 Pressure-Sensitive
6.3.1 Introduction and Market Overview
6.3.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
6.3.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
6.3.4 Pressure-Sensitive: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
6.4 Glue-Applied
6.4.1 Introduction and Market Overview
6.4.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
6.4.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
6.4.4 Glue-Applied: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
6.5 Sleeving
6.5.1 Introduction and Market Overview
6.5.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
6.5.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
6.5.4 Sleeving: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
6.6 Stretch Sleeve
6.6.1 Introduction and Market Overview
6.6.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
6.6.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
6.6.4 Stretch Sleeve: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
6.7 In-Mold
6.7.1 Introduction and Market Overview
6.7.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
6.7.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
6.7.4 In-Mold: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
6.8 and Others
6.8.1 Introduction and Market Overview
6.8.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
6.8.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
6.8.4 and Others: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
Chapter 7: Release Liners Market by Application
7.1 Release Liners Market Snapshot and Growth Engine
7.2 Release Liners Market Overview
7.3 Labels
7.3.1 Introduction and Market Overview
7.3.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
7.3.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
7.3.4 Labels: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
7.4 Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
7.4.1 Introduction and Market Overview
7.4.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
7.4.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
7.4.4 Pressure-Sensitive Tapes: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
7.5 Hygiene
7.5.1 Introduction and Market Overview
7.5.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
7.5.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
7.5.4 Hygiene: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
7.6 Industrial
7.6.1 Introduction and Market Overview
7.6.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
7.6.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
7.6.4 Industrial: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
7.7 Graphic Arts
7.7.1 Introduction and Market Overview
7.7.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
7.7.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
7.7.4 Graphic Arts: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
7.8 Medical
7.8.1 Introduction and Market Overview
7.8.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
7.8.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
7.8.4 Medical: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
7.9 and Others
7.9.1 Introduction and Market Overview
7.9.2 Historic and Forecasted Market Size in Value USD and Volume Units (2017-2032F)
7.9.3 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
7.9.4 and Others: Geographic Segmentation Analysis
Chapter 8: Company Profiles and Competitive Analysis
8.1 Competitive Landscape
8.1.1 Competitive Benchmarking
8.1.2 Release Liners Market Share by Manufacturer (2023)
8.1.3 Industry BCG Matrix
8.1.4 Heat Map Analysis
8.1.5 Mergers and Acquisitions
8.2 DOW (USA)
8.2.1 Company Overview
8.2.2 Key Executives
8.2.3 Company Snapshot
8.2.4 Role of the Company in the Market
8.2.5 Sustainability and Social Responsibility
8.2.6 Operating Business Segments
8.2.7 Product Portfolio
8.2.8 Business Performance
8.2.9 Key Strategic Moves and Recent Developments
8.2.10 SWOT Analysis
8.3 MONDI PLC (UK)
8.4 AHLSTROM-MUNKSJO (FINLAND)
8.5 LOPAREX (USA)
8.6 3M (USA)
8.7 GASCONGE LAMINATES SA (FRANCE)
8.8 RAYVEN INC. (USA)L
8.9 OTHER ACTIVE PLAYERS
Chapter 9: Global Release Liners Market By Region
9.1 Overview
9.2. North America Release Liners Market
9.2.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
9.2.2 Top Key Companies
9.2.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
9.2.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Material Type
9.2.4.1 Silicone
9.2.4.2 Non-silicone
9.2.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Substrate Type
9.2.5.1 Paper-Based
9.2.5.2 Film-Based
9.2.6 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Labelling Technology
9.2.6.1 Pressure-Sensitive
9.2.6.2 Glue-Applied
9.2.6.3 Sleeving
9.2.6.4 Stretch Sleeve
9.2.6.5 In-Mold
9.2.6.6 and Others
9.2.7 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Application
9.2.7.1 Labels
9.2.7.2 Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
9.2.7.3 Hygiene
9.2.7.4 Industrial
9.2.7.5 Graphic Arts
9.2.7.6 Medical
9.2.7.7 and Others
9.2.8 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
9.2.8.1 US
9.2.8.2 Canada
9.2.8.3 Mexico
9.3. Eastern Europe Release Liners Market
9.3.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
9.3.2 Top Key Companies
9.3.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
9.3.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Material Type
9.3.4.1 Silicone
9.3.4.2 Non-silicone
9.3.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Substrate Type
9.3.5.1 Paper-Based
9.3.5.2 Film-Based
9.3.6 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Labelling Technology
9.3.6.1 Pressure-Sensitive
9.3.6.2 Glue-Applied
9.3.6.3 Sleeving
9.3.6.4 Stretch Sleeve
9.3.6.5 In-Mold
9.3.6.6 and Others
9.3.7 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Application
9.3.7.1 Labels
9.3.7.2 Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
9.3.7.3 Hygiene
9.3.7.4 Industrial
9.3.7.5 Graphic Arts
9.3.7.6 Medical
9.3.7.7 and Others
9.3.8 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
9.3.8.1 Russia
9.3.8.2 Bulgaria
9.3.8.3 The Czech Republic
9.3.8.4 Hungary
9.3.8.5 Poland
9.3.8.6 Romania
9.3.8.7 Rest of Eastern Europe
9.4. Western Europe Release Liners Market
9.4.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
9.4.2 Top Key Companies
9.4.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
9.4.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Material Type
9.4.4.1 Silicone
9.4.4.2 Non-silicone
9.4.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Substrate Type
9.4.5.1 Paper-Based
9.4.5.2 Film-Based
9.4.6 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Labelling Technology
9.4.6.1 Pressure-Sensitive
9.4.6.2 Glue-Applied
9.4.6.3 Sleeving
9.4.6.4 Stretch Sleeve
9.4.6.5 In-Mold
9.4.6.6 and Others
9.4.7 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Application
9.4.7.1 Labels
9.4.7.2 Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
9.4.7.3 Hygiene
9.4.7.4 Industrial
9.4.7.5 Graphic Arts
9.4.7.6 Medical
9.4.7.7 and Others
9.4.8 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
9.4.8.1 Germany
9.4.8.2 UK
9.4.8.3 France
9.4.8.4 The Netherlands
9.4.8.5 Italy
9.4.8.6 Spain
9.4.8.7 Rest of Western Europe
9.5. Asia Pacific Release Liners Market
9.5.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
9.5.2 Top Key Companies
9.5.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
9.5.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Material Type
9.5.4.1 Silicone
9.5.4.2 Non-silicone
9.5.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Substrate Type
9.5.5.1 Paper-Based
9.5.5.2 Film-Based
9.5.6 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Labelling Technology
9.5.6.1 Pressure-Sensitive
9.5.6.2 Glue-Applied
9.5.6.3 Sleeving
9.5.6.4 Stretch Sleeve
9.5.6.5 In-Mold
9.5.6.6 and Others
9.5.7 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Application
9.5.7.1 Labels
9.5.7.2 Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
9.5.7.3 Hygiene
9.5.7.4 Industrial
9.5.7.5 Graphic Arts
9.5.7.6 Medical
9.5.7.7 and Others
9.5.8 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
9.5.8.1 China
9.5.8.2 India
9.5.8.3 Japan
9.5.8.4 South Korea
9.5.8.5 Malaysia
9.5.8.6 Thailand
9.5.8.7 Vietnam
9.5.8.8 The Philippines
9.5.8.9 Australia
9.5.8.10 New Zealand
9.5.8.11 Rest of APAC
9.6. Middle East & Africa Release Liners Market
9.6.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
9.6.2 Top Key Companies
9.6.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
9.6.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Material Type
9.6.4.1 Silicone
9.6.4.2 Non-silicone
9.6.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Substrate Type
9.6.5.1 Paper-Based
9.6.5.2 Film-Based
9.6.6 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Labelling Technology
9.6.6.1 Pressure-Sensitive
9.6.6.2 Glue-Applied
9.6.6.3 Sleeving
9.6.6.4 Stretch Sleeve
9.6.6.5 In-Mold
9.6.6.6 and Others
9.6.7 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Application
9.6.7.1 Labels
9.6.7.2 Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
9.6.7.3 Hygiene
9.6.7.4 Industrial
9.6.7.5 Graphic Arts
9.6.7.6 Medical
9.6.7.7 and Others
9.6.8 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
9.6.8.1 Turkiye
9.6.8.2 Bahrain
9.6.8.3 Kuwait
9.6.8.4 Saudi Arabia
9.6.8.5 Qatar
9.6.8.6 UAE
9.6.8.7 Israel
9.6.8.8 South Africa
9.7. South America Release Liners Market
9.7.1 Key Market Trends, Growth Factors and Opportunities
9.7.2 Top Key Companies
9.7.3 Historic and Forecasted Market Size by Segments
9.7.4 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Material Type
9.7.4.1 Silicone
9.7.4.2 Non-silicone
9.7.5 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Substrate Type
9.7.5.1 Paper-Based
9.7.5.2 Film-Based
9.7.6 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Labelling Technology
9.7.6.1 Pressure-Sensitive
9.7.6.2 Glue-Applied
9.7.6.3 Sleeving
9.7.6.4 Stretch Sleeve
9.7.6.5 In-Mold
9.7.6.6 and Others
9.7.7 Historic and Forecasted Market Size By Application
9.7.7.1 Labels
9.7.7.2 Pressure-Sensitive Tapes
9.7.7.3 Hygiene
9.7.7.4 Industrial
9.7.7.5 Graphic Arts
9.7.7.6 Medical
9.7.7.7 and Others
9.7.8 Historic and Forecast Market Size by Country
9.7.8.1 Brazil
9.7.8.2 Argentina
9.7.8.3 Rest of SA
Chapter 10 Analyst Viewpoint and Conclusion
10.1 Recommendations and Concluding Analysis
10.2 Potential Market Strategies
Chapter 11 Research Methodology
11.1 Research Process
11.2 Primary Research
11.3 Secondary Research
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Release Liners Market |
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Base Year: |
2023 |
Forecast Period: |
2024-2032 |
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Historical Data: |
2017 to 2023 |
Market Size in 2023: |
USD 60.50 Billion |
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Forecast Period 2024-32 CAGR: |
8.2% |
Market Size in 2032: |
USD 123 Billion |
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Segments Covered: |
By Material Type |
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By Substrate Type |
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By Labelling Technology
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By Region |
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