Linerless Labels Market

Global Linerless Labels Market Size (2024 to 2029)

As per our analysis report, the global Linerless Labels Market is expected to reach USD 2.41 billion by 2029 from USD 1.87 billion in 2024, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% during the forecast timeline.

Current Scenario of the Global Linerless Labels Market

Linerless labels provide a key safety safeguard whenever traditional labels are disconnected from the release liner, which refers to the point at which the labels are applied to a product.

Unlike standard labels, a linerless label adheres to its own and therefore does not need a backing, liner, or dispersion agent. These pressure-sensitive labels are made using a unique manufacturing method that covers the reverse of a tag with just an adhesive that is simple to peel away from the label surfaces. As a result, these labels attach to themselves until they reach their final resting place. The installation of linerless labels varies from that of traditional labels in that it necessitates the use of specialized applicator equipment. When compared to the typical labels now utilized in many sectors, the linerless label is a more sustainable and environmentally friendly option. The silicone release liners are quite slick. Steadily for the past but just not last, there are significant environmental benefits. The wasted new product liner is a label industry first. Less rubbish is carried to the landfill or recycled when the liner is removed.

MARKET DRIVERS

The expansion of the Linerless Labels Market is being fueled by a rise in prices for packaged foods and drinks. Excess supply of packaged foods and beverages has resulted from rising health awareness and per capita income, which has a positive influence on the Linerless Labels Market's growth. It also protects the labels against UV, moisture, chemicals, as well as other pollutants, increasing their shelf life. The effect of the Western world, changing living standards, convenience, and faith in food packages all contribute to increased packaged food consumption. Customers' lack of willingness to spend valuable time preparing meals, along with the on-the-go lifestyle, lengthy commutes, and long work hours, has resulted in a larger reliance on ready-to-eat goods and increased snacking, pushing demand for linerless labels. Additionally, strict regulation laws in emerging market economies as just a consequence of enhanced food safety awareness, rising emphasis on sustainable labels, as well as growing preference for linerless labels in food service packaged foods as just a consequence of rising consumption for environmentally, compostable, and versatile labels all contribute significantly to market growth. Also, rising prices for linerless labels inside the pharmaceutical sector, rising demand for consumer products, growing preference for linerless labels in logistical activities such as transportation and shipping applications, and increasing increase in consumer durables are all contributing to the market's growth.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

The primary market restraint is the fluctuating price of raw materials. Furthermore, the operation of Linerless Labels necessitates the use of specialized machinery, which is not regarded as a cost-effective Endeavour during a recession. The die-cut technique is used in traditional labels, and they do not require any additional equipment to apply. The installation of the Linerless Labels necessitates the use of extra equipment.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Global Linerless Labels Market By Printing Technology

Digital printing technology is said to be the dominant one in the global market.

Global Linerless Labels Market By Type of Printing Ink

Solvent-based inks are made up of pigment and resin (binder), which make up the solid component of the ink and are diluted with a solvent. Inks based on solvents are utilized in two different printing technologies: gravure and flexo. Another way to categorize solvent-based inks is by the sort of printing and packaging they are used for.

Global Linerless Labels Market By End Use

The food & beverage category is predicted to hold the highest share of the worldwide market, both in terms of value and volume. Furthermore, the desire for clean branded merchandise has increased the consumption of labels that give extensive information about the items' contents, which is projected to drive market expansion. Aside from food and beverage, the logistics industry is predicted to rise significantly in the market due to rising consumer buying power, which has led in an increase in customer shopping via e-commerce platforms.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The Asia Pacific holds the largest share of the global linerless labels industry.

Due to the rapid expansion of e-commerce in the area, Furthermore, regional fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturers are attempting to strengthen their positions through brand expansion, resulting in considerable growth of packaging items such as linerless labels in the region.

The retail sector's expansion will drive the market in North America. Personal grooming products, as well as retail items, are projected to grow in popularity. The market in Europe, on the other hand, will be fueled by the region's growing pharmaceutical sector, which is predicted to increase in order to combat future pandemics.

Europe holds a significant amount of market share in the global linerless label market. As there is a rapid increase in the in order to print labels for shipments, e-commerce enterprises are increasingly using backing fewer labels as well as it is made up of a large number of small businesses that are well-equipped to adjust swiftly to shifts in demand patterns. The countries like- the United Kingdom, Russia, Germany, France, and Sweden are helping in the development and growth of the market.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

The major key players in the Linerless Labels Market are Multi-Color Corporation, CCL Industries Inc, R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, 3M Company, Coveris Holdings S.A, Skanem SA, Sato Holdings Corporation, Avery Dennison Corporation, Cenveo Corporation, Gipako.

RECENT HAPPENING IN THE MARKET

• 17^th March 2022: Avery Dennison has announced the acquisition of Catchpoint Ltd.'s linerless label technology, which was created in Yorkshire, with the intention of making it broadly available to its clients. One of Avery Dennison's top strategic initiatives, according to the company, is to develop the field of sustainable product solutions. Linerless labels have the potential to cut liner waste, as well as manufacturing and transportation expenses.
• 7^th March 2022: Collamat has launched the Linerfree series of applicators, the latest generation of their sustainable linerless label applicators. Collamat's latest generation of Linerfree applicators is available in belt and tamp-on versions. The Linerfree applicators print on the fly using direct thermal printing at rates up to 12" per second, with a printer width of up to 4" and a resolution of up to 300 dpi. These linerless applicators have a number of advantages over traditional label applicators, including no liner waste and thus no disposal costs, 50-70 percent less labeling stock, double operating time due to fewer label roll loadings, variable label length on the fly, and 50 percent lower label shipping costs.

DETAILED SEGMENTATION OF THE GLOBAL LINERLESS LABELS MARKET INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

This research report on the global linerless labels market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on printing technology, type of printing ink, end-user, and region.

By Printing Technology

• Digital
• Flexographic

By Type of Printing Ink

• Solvent-based
• Water-based

By End Use

• Food
• Beverage

By Region

• North America
• Europe 
• Asia Pacific 
• Latin America 
• Middle East and Africa