Print Label Market, By Label Format (Wet-glue Labels, Pressure-sensitive Labels, Linerless Labels, Multi-part Tracking Labels, and Others), By Print Process (Offset, lithography, Gravure, Flexography, Screen, Letterpress, Electrophotography Inkjet, and Others), By End-User Industry (Food & Beverages, Healthcare, Cosmetics, Household, Industrial, Logistics, and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)

Published In : Feb 2025

Code : CMI5127

Pages :157

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Industry : Packaging

Print Label Market Size and Trends

The global print label market is estimated to be valued at USD 53.44 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 72.77 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% from 2025 to 2032.

Print Label Market Key Factors

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The growth of the print label market is primarily driven by increasing demand from the food & beverages industry. Traditional printing technology is being replaced by digital printing which offers benefits like variable data, on demand printing, and shorter turnaround time. Sustainable labeling is an emerging trend in the market with companies focusing on developing labels from recyclable and biodegradable materials to offer eco-friendly solutions. Innovation and development of smart labels integrated with QR codes, RFID, and NFC technology are anticipated to create new opportunities over the forecast period.

Growing Demand for Flexible Packaging

One of the primary drivers fueling growth in the global print label market is the increasing preference for flexible packaging among brand owners and consumers alike. Flexible packaging offers several advantages over rigid packaging formats such as ease of use, ability to fit varied product sizes and shapes, and potential for multi-purpose functionality through re-sealability or reclosability. It allows brand owners to appeal to busy, urbanized consumers seeking convenient packaging designs that are easy to handle, store, and reuse or recycle. Moreover, the lightweight and compact nature of flexible packaging helps reduce transportation and logistics costs. Various players in the F&B, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and home care sectors have shifted significant volumes of their product portfolios to flexible packaging in the form of stand-up pouches, bags, sleeves, and wraps. As flexible packaging continues to gain prominence, print label manufacturers are witnessing growing demand for customized adhesive labels, shrink sleeves, wraparound labels, and other variants suitable for flexible substrates.