$15.4 Bn Release Liners (Labels, Pressure-Sensitive Tapes,

16 Jun.,2025

 

$15.4 Bn Release Liners (Labels, Pressure-Sensitive Tapes,

Dublin, Oct. 07, (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "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 " report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The release liners market size is projected to grow from USD 12.7 billion in and is projected to reach USD 15.4 Billion by , at a CAGR of 4.0%

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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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Key Attributes:

Report AttributeDetailsNo. of Pages372Forecast Period - Estimated Market Value (USD) in $12.7 BillionForecasted Market Value (USD) by $15.4 BillionCompound Annual Growth Rate4.0%Regions CoveredGlobal


Case Study Analysis

  • Recycling of Paper-based Silicone Release Liners
  • Development of Custom Pressure-Sensitive Release Liner
  • Novel Solution to Enhance Food Packaging

Market Dynamics

Drivers

  • Growth in Packaging Industry
  • Growing Healthcare Sector and Rising Healthcare Expenditure
  • Increasing Use of Release Liners in Premium Hygiene Products
  • Rising Emphasis on Improved Labeling in Various End-use Industries
  • Technological Advancements in Release Liners
  • Growing Demand for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives

Restraints

  • Preference for Shrink-Sleeve Labels Over Pressure-Sensitive Labels
  • Low Purchasing Power Affecting Demand in Developing Countries

Opportunities

  • Opportunities for Pdms-based Release Liners in Industrial Applications
  • Growing Demand for Sustainable Solutions

Challenges

  • Disposal of Release Liner Waste
  • Rising Adoption of Linerless Technology Among Label Manufacturers

Company Profiles

  • 3M
  • Mondi PLC
  • Ahlstrom
  • Loparex
  • Lintec Corporation
  • Sappi
  • Polyplex Corporation Ltd.
  • Gascogne
  • Upm
  • Avery Dennison Corporation
  • The Griff Network
  • Rayven
  • Felix Schoeller Holding GmbH & Co. KG
  • Twin Rivers Paper Company
  • Siliconature Spa
  • Fujiko Co. Ltd.
  • Quanjiao Guangtai Adhesive Products Co. Ltd.
  • Cotek Papers Limited
  • Channeled Resources Group
  • Mpi Release
  • Tee Group Films
  • Jiangsu Lucky Release Material Co. Ltd.
  • Sja Film Technologies Ltd.
  • Savvy Packaging Private Limited
  • Cheever Specialty Paper & Film

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Global Release Liners Market Dynamics

DRIVER: Strong demand from packaging industry

Increasing use of release liners in the packaging industry is one of the key growth drivers. The packaging industry is growing extensively due to the rising surge of global consumer demand for packaged goods due to ever-increasing urbanization, e-commerce, and changing consumer preferences. With that growth comes an increased need for high-performing packaging, which must be made of more advanced materials to meet respective performance and durability expectations. In producing labels, tapes, and other adhesive products, release liners play a major role in addressing the changing requirements of the packaging sector.Asendia Management SAS is a global e-commerce and mail services provider based in Paris, and based on its report, retail e-commerce sales in were USD 4. 9 trillion worldwide. Similarly, this retail sales is expected to increase by 50% over the next four years to about 7.4 trillion dollars by . Pressure-sensitive labels have also been widely adopted in packaging for branding, identification, and tamper-evident protection, where release liners are critical. Release liners play a critical role in creating pressure-sensitive labels; these are commonly employed in packaging for branding and identification and tamper-evident purposes.However, sustainability is becoming increasingly important in the packaging sector as companies and customers demand environmentally friendly materials. Market participants are responding to this trend by using recyclable and biodegradable materials. Growth in release liner demand is driven by sustainability initiatives within the packaging industry, which helps encourage radical changes requiring new materials and processes. The rising need for advanced solutions would continue to propel the market further in a global packaging ecosystem.

RESTRAINTS: Preference for shrink-sleeve labels over pressure-sensitive labels

Globally, emerging alternatives are increasingly undermining the preeminent position of traditional glue-applied and pressure-sensitive label technologies. Although sleeve labels have already secured a considerable market share in the developed regions of North America and Europe, these labels are outpacing the older format, especially glue-applied labels in developing areas. In addition, sleeve labels are becoming attractive throughout a variety of industries. Their aesthetic appeal and functional advantages make them an emerging market threat to pressure-sensitive labels. In addition, this type of label includes aesthetic advantages for companies and facilitates operations in the retail environment.These labels are made from shrink films printed in digital printers. When exposed to heat, they shrink and cover the shape of the container or the product. This process leads to a fine, glossy label that merges well with the packaging of the product. Shrink-sleeve labels can be credited for presenting an even greater area for branding and promotional material than traditional label designs, thus offering better chances for attracting the consumer’s attention. Besides, they offer wide coverage that makes them suitable for products exposed to areas containing moisture, such as showers and refrigerators. The graphics are also printed on the interior of the sleeve, thereby ensuring that they are not easily damaged by friction, rough handling, or environmental factors. In the dynamic market environment, most producers of pressure-sensitive labels may require upgrading to shrink-sleeve label technology or face business failure. This could affect the demand for release liners in pressure-sensitive labels until shrink-sleeve labels gain market acceptance.

OPPORTUNITY: Investments in R&D activities

The release liners market is witnessing demand from the packaging sector due to the need for environment-friendly and sustainable alternatives. The packaging industry has seen an important part of this innovation using more sustainable raw materials. This trend is also evident in the release liners industry, which are primary elements in multiple adhesive products. Release liners were often made of paper or plastic with a thin silicone layer. In the current scenario, release liners are being reinvented, with manufacturers using sustainable materials. The market is marked by the preference for release liners manufactured from recycled material.The transition towards sustainability represents an opportunity for release liners market players to innovate and cater to the increasing need for environmentally friendly packaging solutions. This allows them to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. Regulatory pressures and corporate sustainability goals also encourage a move from reliance on virgin plastics and other non-renewable resources, leading to increased interest in sustainable release liners. There is a huge market potential for these recyclable release liners solutions, with the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods industries trending increasingly towards sustainable packaging.Several key players have taken strides in this field with their launches of recyclable or biodegradable release liners. A good example is the “RafCycle program” launched by UPM Raflatac, a global leader in labeling materials and recycling release liners and other label waste for new use. In a similar vein, Avery Dennison has unveiled its “CleanFlake” release liner to help PET packaging recyclability. The Mondi Group has also created fit-for-purpose, environmentally friendly release liners in line with the rapidly expanding sustainable packaging market. These steps reflect industrial commitment toward sustainability efforts and pave the way for commercial prospects in the release liners market when it comes to nurturing environment-friendly developments.

CHALLENGES: Disposable of release liner waste

One major issue concerning the release liners market is disposing of waste. Typically used as backing material for labels, tapes, and other adhesive products, release liners are made of paper or film coated on one or two sides with silicone. While necessary for protecting adhesive surfaces, these liners are wasted after they are peeled away and (after the product is applied) discarded. The wide usage of release liners results in significant waste accumulation over time.One of the main problems with release liner waste is the silicon coating, which hinders recycling. Because most traditional recycling facilities are not set up to easily recycle these materials, most release liners end up in landfills or incinerated. This leads to environmental pollution and waste of reusable materials.The development of recycling programs targeted to release liners (where the silicone coating is removed and the base material recycled) has been one approach to address this challenge. In addition, many companies are looking into biodegradable or more readily recyclable materials for release liners. Although these programs are in place, the lack of widespread infrastructure and education around them does mean that disposal is a big issue. As they endeavor to reduce their waste, the industry is looking for more sustainable ways to handle release liners.

The study involved four major activities for estimating the current size of the global release liners market. Exhaustive secondary research was carried out to collect information on the market, the peer product market, and the parent product group market. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizes with the industry experts across the value chain of release liners through primary research. Both the top-down and bottom-up approaches were employed to estimate the overall size of the release liners market. After that, market breakdown and data triangulation procedures were used to determine the size of different segments and sub-segments of the market.

Secondary Research

In the secondary research process, various secondary sources such as Hoovers, Factiva, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and Dun & Bradstreet were referred to, to identify and collect information for this study on the release liners market. These secondary sources included annual reports, press releases & investor presentations of companies; white papers; certified publications; articles by recognized authors; regulatory bodies, trade directories, and databases.

Primary Research

The release liners market comprises several stakeholders in the supply chain, which include raw material suppliers, processors, end-product manufacturers, buyers, and regulatory organizations. Various primary sources from the supply and demand sides of the markets have been interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information. The primary participants from the demand side include key opinion leaders, executives, vice presidents, and CEOs of companies in the release liners market. Primary sources from the supply side include associations and institutions involved in the release liners industry, key opinion leaders, and processing players.

Following is the breakdown of primary respondents—

Notes: Others include sales, marketing, and product managers.

Tier 1: >USD 1 Billion; Tier 2: USD 500 million–1 Billion; and Tier 3:

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Market Size Estimation

Both the top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the size of the global release liners market. These approaches were also used extensively to estimate the size of various segments of the market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size included the following details:

  • The key players in the industry were identified through extensive secondary research.
  • The supply chain of the industry and market size, in terms of value, were determined through primary and secondary research.
  • All percentage share splits and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.
  • All possible parameters that affect the markets covered in this research study were accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to obtain the final quantitative and qualitative data.
  • The research includes the study of reports, reviews, and newsletters of key industry players, along with extensive interviews with key officials, such as directors and marketing executives.

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Data Triangulation

After arriving at the overall market size from the estimation process explained above, the total market was split into several segments and sub-segments. The data triangulation and market breakdown procedures were employed, wherever applicable, to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all the segments and sub-segments of the release liners market. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand- and supply-side.

In addition, the market size was validated by using both the top-down and bottom-up approaches. Then, it was verified through primary interviews. Hence, for every data segment, there are three sources—top-down approach, bottom-up approach, and expert interviews. The data were assumed to be correct when the values arrived at from the three sources matched.

Market Definition

A release liner is a film sheet made from paper or plastic that prevents adhesives from sticking prematurely to a surface. This liner is coated on one or both sides with a release agent, like silicone, which allows it to separate easily from sticky materials such as adhesives or mastics. Release liners are crucial in various industries, including labels, tapes, medical applications, industrial coatings, and food packaging They act as a protective.barrier, ensuring that the adhesive remains effective until it is ready for use.

Release liners come in different colors and may feature printing on the back side. They are manufactured using non-migratory materials like polyacrylates, carbamates, polyolefins, fluorocarbons, and silicones, which prevent contamination of the surface they protect. The market offers a variety of substrate materials, including paper-based liners (such as Glassine/Calendered Kraft Paper, Polyolefin Coated Paper, and Clay Coated Paper) and film-based liners (like polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester).

Key Stakeholders

  • Release liners manufacturers
  • Release liners traders, distributors, and suppliers
  • End-use industry participants of different segments
  • Government and research organizations
  • Associations and industrial bodies
  • Research and consulting firms
  • R&D institutions
  • Environment support agencies
  • Investment banks and private equity firms

Report Objectives

  • To define, analyze, and project the size of the release liners market in terms of value based on type, application and region.
  • To project the size of the market and its segments with respect to the five main regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America
  • To provide detailed information about the key factors, such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges, influencing the growth of the market
  • To analyze the opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide a detailed competitive landscape of the market leaders.
  • To analyze the competitive developments, such as new product launches, expansions, and acquisitions, in the release liners market
  • To strategically profile the key players operating in the market and comprehensively analyze their market shares and core competencies.

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Product Analysis:

  • Product Matrix which gives a detailed comparison of the product portfolio of each company

Regional Analysis:

  • Further breakdown of the Rest of Asia Pacific market
  • Further breakdown of Rest of Europe market

Company Information:

  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to 5)