Japan Print Label Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Raw Material, Print Process, Label Format, End Use Industry, and Region, 2025-2033

Description

The Japan print label market size reached USD 2.9 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 4.4 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.30% during 2025-2033. The market is expanding steadily, led by rising needs in food packaging and retail, along with improvements in digital label printing. Eco-conscious packaging and demand for quick, customized labeling are also supporting long-term industry development.

Japan Print Label Market Trends:

Growing Role of Digital Printing

Digital printing has become a core part of Japan's label production, especially as companies look for quicker, more flexible solutions. Businesses across sectors now require smaller label batches with variable data and clear graphics. Digital methods make this possible by cutting setup time and reducing material waste. This has proven especially valuable for local brands and seasonal product lines, which often need fast turnaround and frequent design changes. As digital printing hardware becomes more affordable and precise, it has begun replacing older mechanical systems in many operations. High-resolution output, ease of use, and compatibility with automated packaging lines are all factors pushing this change. Lower costs and shorter lead times are not just helping printers meet tight schedules but also enabling brands to be more agile in their marketing. These features are now considered essential rather than optional, especially for small and mid-sized businesses.

Shift Toward Eco-Friendly Labels

Environmental concerns are changing how print labels are made in Japan. Brands are moving toward materials that are either recyclable or biodegradable. There's also more interest in inks with a lower environmental load, including water-based and UV-curable options. Pressure from consumers and government regulations is leading to more attention on waste reduction, particularly in the food and beverage industry. One response has been the adoption of linerless labels, which avoid backing paper and reduce disposal costs. In some packaging formats, in-mold labeling is gaining traction because it merges the label with the container, cutting down on excess materials. Companies are also reviewing sourcing practices, opting for FSC-certified paper and other responsibly harvested raw inputs. As environmental labeling becomes more visible on products, these shifts are becoming central to brand image and buyer decisions, especially in urban markets where sustainability has strong consumer support.

Japan Print Label Market Segmentation:

Raw Material Insights:

Metal Labels
Plastic/Polymer Labels

Print Process Insights:

Offset Lithography
Gravure
Flexography
Screen
Letterpress
Electrophotography
Inkjet

Label Format Insights:

Wet-Glue Labels
Pressure-Sensitive Labels
Linerless Labels
Multi-Part Tracking Labels
In-Mold Labels
Sleeves

End Use Industry Insights:

Healthcare
Food and Beverages
Personal Care
Industrial
Household Care
Consumer Electronics
Others

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

How has the Japan print label market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What is the breakup of the Japan print label market on the basis of raw material?
What is the breakup of the Japan print label market on the basis of print process?
What is the breakup of the Japan print label market on the basis of label format?
What is the breakup of the Japan print label market on the basis of end use industry?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the Japan print label market?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Japan print label market?
What is the structure of the Japan print label market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the Japan print label market?

Product Code: SR112025A32093

1 Preface

2 Scope and Methodology

2.1 Objectives of the Study
2.2 Stakeholders
2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
2.5 Forecasting Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Japan Print Label Market - Introduction

4.1 Overview
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.3 Industry Trends
4.4 Competitive Intelligence

5 Japan Print Label Market Landscape

5.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
5.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

6 Japan Print Label Market - Breakup by Raw Material

6.1 Metal Labels
- 6.1.1 Overview
- 6.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
6.2 Plastic/Polymer Labels
- 6.2.1 Overview
- 6.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 6.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

7 Japan Print Label Market - Breakup by Print Process

7.1 Offset Lithography
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7.2 Gravure
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7.3 Flexography
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7.4 Screen
- 7.4.1 Overview
- 7.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.4.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7.5 Letterpress
- 7.5.1 Overview
- 7.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.5.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7.6 Electrophotography
- 7.6.1 Overview
- 7.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.6.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
7.7 Inkjet
- 7.7.1 Overview
- 7.7.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 7.7.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

8 Japan Print Label Market - Breakup by Label Format

8.1 Wet-Glue Labels
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8.2 Pressure-Sensitive Labels
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8.3 Linerless Labels
- 8.3.1 Overview
- 8.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8.4 Multi-Part Tracking Labels
- 8.4.1 Overview
- 8.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.4.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8.5 In-Mold Labels
- 8.5.1 Overview
- 8.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.5.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
8.6 Sleeves
- 8.6.1 Overview
- 8.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 8.6.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

9 Japan Print Label Market - Breakup by End Use Industry

9.1 Healthcare
- 9.1.1 Overview
- 9.1.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 9.1.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
9.2 Food and Beverages
- 9.2.1 Overview
- 9.2.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 9.2.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
9.3 Personal Care
- 9.3.1 Overview
- 9.3.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 9.3.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
9.4 Industrial
- 9.4.1 Overview
- 9.4.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 9.4.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
9.5 Household Care
- 9.5.1 Overview
- 9.5.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 9.5.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
9.6 Consumer Electronics
- 9.6.1 Overview
- 9.6.2 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 9.6.3 Market Forecast (2025-2033)
9.7 Others
- 9.7.1 Historical and Current Market Trends (2019-2024)
- 9.7.2 Market Forecast (2025-2033)

10 Japan Print Label Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1 Overview
10.2 Market Structure
10.3 Market Player Positioning
10.4 Top Winning Strategies
10.5 Competitive Dashboard
10.6 Company Evaluation Quadrant

11 Profiles of Key Players

11.1 Company A
- 11.1.1 Business Overview
- 11.1.2 Services Offered
- 11.1.3 Business Strategies
- 11.1.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.5 Major News and Events
11.2 Company B
- 11.2.1 Business Overview
- 11.2.2 Services Offered
- 11.2.3 Business Strategies
- 11.2.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.2.5 Major News and Events
11.3 Company C
- 11.3.1 Business Overview
- 11.3.2 Services Offered
- 11.3.3 Business Strategies
- 11.3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.3.5 Major News and Events
11.4 Company D
- 11.4.1 Business Overview
- 11.4.2 Services Offered
- 11.4.3 Business Strategies
- 11.4.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.4.5 Major News and Events
11.5 Company E
- 11.5.1 Business Overview
- 11.5.2 Services Offered
- 11.5.3 Business Strategies
- 11.5.4 SWOT Analysis
- 11.5.5 Major News and Events

12 Japan Print Label Market - Industry Analysis

12.1 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 12.1.1 Overview
- 12.1.2 Drivers
- 12.1.3 Restraints
- 12.1.4 Opportunities
12.2 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.2.1 Overview
- 12.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.2.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.2.4 Degree of Competition
- 12.2.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.2.6 Threat of Substitutes
12.3 Value Chain Analysis