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Self-adhesive labels are labels that employ a pressure-sensitive adhesive-coated face material, requiring only finger pressure to adhere to a substrate. They utilize an adhesive that remains tacky under normal conditions, comprising a composite-like material (film or paper), adhesive backing, and silicone-coated protective paper.
The primary types of adhesives used in self-adhesive labels include hot-melt, emulsion acrylic, and solvent-based. Hot-melt adhesives consist of thermoplastic polymer-based 100% solid compositions, solid at room temperature and activated upon heating above their softening point, typically between 50 and 160 degrees Celsius. Labels come in various forms such as permanent, removable, and repositionable, composed of a release liner, adhesive layer, and face stock. Printing technologies like flexography, digital printing, lithography, screen printing, gravure, letterpress, and offset are used for these labels. They find application across industries including food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, tracking, logistics and transport, home and personal care, consumer durables, among others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the self-adhesive labels market by increasing costs of imported face stocks, adhesives, release liners, and specialty printing materials. Packaging and logistics hubs in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported substrates, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented label production. These tariffs are raising label costs and affecting packaging margins. However, they are also supporting domestic material manufacturing, localized label production, and innovation in sustainable labeling solutions.
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The self-adhesive labels market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $59.59 billion in 2025 to $64.45 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of packaged food and beverage consumption, expansion of retail labeling requirements, increasing use of pressure-sensitive labels, availability of diverse adhesive technologies, rising demand for branding solutions.
The self-adhesive labels market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $87.16 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for smart and connected packaging, rising regulatory labeling requirements, expansion of e-commerce logistics, growing adoption of recyclable label materials, increasing use of data-enabled labels. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for sustainable label materials, rising adoption of digital and variable printing, growing use in smart packaging applications, expansion of high-speed labeling lines, enhanced focus on traceability and compliance.
The rising consumption of packaged products is expected to drive the growth of the self-adhesive labels market. Packaged products are consumer goods used daily, including food, beverages, cigarettes, cosmetics, and household items. Increasing dual-income households, longer working hours, and limited time for home-cooked meals have boosted the demand for packaged foods, particularly ready-to-eat meals, snacks, and beverages. Product packaging serves to protect the contents during transit from the manufacturing site to retailers and while on the shelf. For example, in March 2024, UNCTAD, a Switzerland-based intergovernmental body, reported that developed economies import a higher share of processed food-about 48% of total food imports-compared to approximately 35% for developing economies. Therefore, the rising consumption of packaged products is fueling the self-adhesive labels market.
Major companies in the self-adhesive label market are focusing on developing technological solutions, such as home compostability, to enhance sustainability, reduce environmental impact, and meet growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products. Home compostability refers to the ability of a material to break down into natural, non-toxic components through home composting, typically within a few months. For instance, in May 2024, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), an India-based building company, launched a cost-effective home compostable produce label. The label is designed to support products that are biodegradable and compostable at home, reducing landfill waste and encouraging consumers to adopt sustainable practices.
In March 2024, Resource Label Group, a US-based provider of self-adhesive labels, pressure-sensitive labels, and full-service packaging solutions, acquired Labelcraft for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Resource Label Group aims to expand its self-adhesive label manufacturing capabilities, broaden its product portfolio, and strengthen its presence in the North American label market. Labelcraft is a US-based manufacturer of custom printed self-adhesive labels, eco-friendly stickers, decals, and temporary tattoos, serving the food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer goods sectors.
Major companies operating in the self-adhesive labels market are Avery Dennison Corporation, CCL Industries Inc., 3M Company, HERMA GmbH, LINTEC Corporation, Mondi Group, Fedrigoni Group, Oji Holdings Corporation, SATO Holdings Corporation, Brady Corporation, Fuji Seal International, Inc., Constantia Flexibles Group, Coveris Group, Huhtamaki Oyj, Toray Industries, Inc., DUNMORE Corporation, Cenveo Corporation, Toppan Inc., R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, UPM-Kymmene Corporation
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the self-adhesive market in 2025 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the self-adhesive labels market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the self-adhesive labels market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The self-adhesive labels market consists of sales of three-layer label construction face material, pressure-sensitive adhesive, and a backing sheet treated with a release agent. 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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