Release Liners Market by Substrate Type (Glassine/Calendered Kraft Paper, Polyolefin Coated Paper, Clay Coated Paper), Application (Labels, Pressure-Sensitive Tapes, Hygiene), Material Type, Labeling Technology, and Region - Global Forecast to 2029
The release liners market size is projected to grow from USD 12.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 15.4 Billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 4.0%. The global market for release liners is expected to expand further in the future with growing application across various sectors which include packaging, health and hygiene and e-commerce. Innovations in eco-friendly and recyclable release liner material are spurred by increasing demand by the eco-conscious consumers and stringent environmental regulations . Other factors about to help the market growth include increase in liner technology and emerging markets such as Asia Pacific region. Some of the core industries which are driving the demand for release liners include the FMCG industry, the graphic arts industry, and the construction industry, making the release liner market to record steady growth throughout the duration of the forecast period.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2022-2030
Base Year
2023
Forecast Period
2024-2029
Units Considered
Value (USD Million), Volume (Million Square Meters)
Segments
Material, Substrate, Labeling Technology, Application, and Region
Regions covered
North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Middle East & Africa
"Silicone material is projected to be the fastest growing segment in Release liners market by region"
This growth has been due to characteristics like superior release performance, high-temperature compatibility, and excellent compatibility with different adhesives. Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) release liners are commonly employed in products such as tapes, labels, medical consumables, and electronics where accuracy and performance are paramount. The constant demand from these high-performance applications especially in developed regions such as North America and Europe, and the adoption of the expandable release liners in emerging markets, drive the release liners market growth of the silicone segment at a rapid pace.
"Medical is projected to be the fastest-growing segment by application in Release liners market"
The increasing demand for improved wound care products, medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging make medical segment the fastest growing application area of release liners. In wound dressings, transdermal drug delivery systems and surgical tapes, release liners play critical function of preserving the sterility as well as the integrity of the medical products. The increasing use of release liner in the medical segment is due to the increasing global healthcare spending; increasing ag of population; increasing range of medical treatments that demand high-performance and reliable products like release liners for the proper functioning of the final medical product.
"Films is projected to be the fastest-growing segment by substrate in Release liners market"
The "Films" segment is expected to be the fastest-growing substrate segment in release liners market due to their desirable characteristics including strength, flexibility, and chemical and moisture resistance. These attributes make films particularly adaptable to uses in high performance labeling applications, packaging, and Industrial uses. Electronics, automotive and packaging continue to drive the demand for plastic films while the trend towards lightweight and sustainable materials positively drives the films segment. Moreover, trends in technological innovation in the film industry such as recyclable as well as biodegradable release liner are likely to boost this form of growth.
"Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest growing segment in Release liners market by region"
The release liners market is anticipated to expand at the highest CAGR in Asia Pacific attributed to the thriving economic growth, industrialization, and urbanization processes. Major drivers for this growth include the growth in the packaging industry, the growth of the consumer goods market, and the growth of the e-commerce market. However, there has been rising demand for release liners in the region's fledging healthcare, electronics, and automotive sectors. Countries like China, India, and Southeast Asian nations are leading this growth, supported by rising investments in infrastructure and technology advancements. The region's competitive manufacturing landscape and cost advantages further bolster its market expansion.
Extensive primary interviews were conducted to determine and verify the market size for several segments and sub-segments and the information gathered through secondary research.
The break-up of primary interviews is given below:
By Company Type: Tier 1: 40%, Tier 2: 25%, and Tier 3: 35%
By Designation: C-level Executives: 35%, Directors: 30%, and Others: 35%
By Region: North America: 25%, Europe: 20%, Asia Pacific: 45%, South America: 5%, Middle East & Africa 5%
Notes: Others include sales, marketing, and product managers.
Tier 1: >USD 1 Billion; Tier 2: USD 500 million-1 Billion; and Tier 3: <USD 500 million
Companies Covered: 3M (US), Mondi (Austria), Ahlstrom (Finland), Loparex (US), LINTEC Corporation (Japan), Sappi (South Africa), Polyplex Corporation Ltd. (India), Gascogne (France), UPM (Finland), and Avery Dennison Corporation (US), and others are covered in the release liners market.
Research Coverage
The market study covers the release liners market across various segments. It aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market across different segments based on type, applications and region. The study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of key players in the market, their company profiles, key observations related to their products and business offerings, recent developments undertaken by them, and key growth strategies adopted by them to improve their position in the release liners market.
Key Benefits of Buying the Report
The report is expected to help the market leaders/new entrants in this market share the closest approximations of the revenue numbers of the overall release liners market and its segments and sub-segments. This report is projected to help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape of the market, gain insights to improve the position of their businesses, and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also aims to help stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on the key market drivers, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
Analysis of key drivers (Growth in the packaging industry is driving the market, including growth in the healthcare sector, increasing usage of release liners in premium hygiene products, growing emphasis on improved labelling in various end-use industries, technological advancements in the release liner industry, and growing demand for pressure-sensitive adhesives), restraints (Preference of shrink-sleeve labels over pressure-sensitive labels, Low purchasing power affecting demand for release liners in developing countries for hygiene products), opportunities (Opportunities for PDMS-based release liners in industrial applications, Growing demand for sustainable solutions)Challenges (Disposable of release liner waste, Rising adoption of linerless technology among label manufacturer) influencing the growth of the release liners market.
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the release liners market
Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyses the release liners market across varied regions
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the release liners market
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players like 3M (US), Mondi (Austria), Ahlstrom (Finland), Loparex (US), LINTEC Corporation (Japan), Sappi (South Africa), Polyplex Corporation Ltd. (India), Gascogne (France), UPM (Finland), and Avery Dennison Corporation (US) among others are the top manufacturers covered in the release liners market, and among others in the release liners market. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the release liners market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED
1.3.2 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.3.3 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1.3.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.3.5 UNITS CONSIDERED
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
1.5 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primary interviews
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.2.3 APPLICATION-BASED APPROACH
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 FACTOR ANALYSIS
2.5 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.6 LIMITATIONS
2.6.1 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN RELEASE LINERS MARKET
4.2 RELEASE LINERS MARKET, BY MATERIAL
4.3 RELEASE LINERS MARKET, BY SUBSTRATE
4.4 RELEASE LINERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
4.5 RELEASE LINERS MARKET, BY LABELING TECHNOLOGY
4.6 ASIA PACIFIC: RELEASE LINERS MARKET, BY MATERIAL & COUNTRY, 2023