Summary

The release liners market size is projected to grow from USD 12.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 15.4 Billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 4.0%. 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. “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. “Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest growing segment in Release liners market by region” 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. Extensive primary interviews were conducted to determine and verify the market size for several segments and sub-segments and the information gathered through secondary research. The break-up of primary interviews is given below: By Company Type: Tier 1: 40%, Tier 2: 25%, and Tier 3: 35% By Designation: C-level Executives: 35%, Directors: 30%, and Others: 35% By Region: North America: 25%, Europe: 20%, Asia Pacific: 45%, South America: 5%, Middle East & Africa 5% 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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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION 35
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES 35
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 35
1.3 STUDY SCOPE 36
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED 36
1.3.2 YEARS CONSIDERED 37
1.3.3 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS 37
1.3.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED 38
1.3.5 UNITS CONSIDERED 38
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS 38
1.5 SUMMARY OF CHANGES 38
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 39
2.1 RESEARCH DATA 39
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA 40
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources 40
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA 41
2.1.2.1 Key data from primary sources 41
2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights 42
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primary interviews 42
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 43
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 44
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH 44
2.2.3 APPLICATION-BASED APPROACH 45
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION 46
2.4 FACTOR ANALYSIS 47
2.5 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS 47
2.6 LIMITATIONS 48
2.6.1 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS 48
2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT 48
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 49
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 53
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN RELEASE LINERS MARKET 53
4.2 RELEASE LINERS MARKET, BY MATERIAL 53
4.3 RELEASE LINERS MARKET, BY SUBSTRATE 54
4.4 RELEASE LINERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION 54
4.5 RELEASE LINERS MARKET, BY LABELING TECHNOLOGY 55
4.6 ASIA PACIFIC: RELEASE LINERS MARKET, BY MATERIAL & COUNTRY, 2023 55
4.7 RELEASE LINERS MARKET: GEOGRAPHIC GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES 56
5 MARKET OVERVIEW 57
5.1 INTRODUCTION 57
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 57
5.2.1 DRIVERS 58
5.2.1.1 Growth in packaging industry 58
5.2.1.2 Growing healthcare sector and rising healthcare expenditure 58
5.2.1.3 Increasing use of release liners in premium hygiene products 59
5.2.1.4 Rising emphasis on improved labeling in various end-use industries 59
5.2.1.5 Technological advancements in release liners 60
5.2.1.6 Growing demand for pressure-sensitive adhesives 60
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS 61
5.2.2.1 Preference for shrink-sleeve labels over pressure-sensitive labels 61
5.2.2.2 Low purchasing power affecting demand in developing countries 61
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 62
5.2.3.1 Opportunities for PDMS-based release liners in industrial applications 62
5.2.3.2 Growing demand for sustainable solutions 62
5.2.4 CHALLENGES 63
5.2.4.1 Disposal of release liner waste 63
5.2.4.2 Rising adoption of linerless technology among label manufacturers 63
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS 64
6.1 TRENDS & DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMERS’ BUSINESSES 64
6.2 PRICING ANALYSIS 65
6.2.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE, BY KEY PLAYER 65
6.2.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION 66
6.3 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS 67
6.3.1 RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS 68
6.3.2 RELEASE LINER MANUFACTURERS 68
6.3.3 DISTRIBUTORS 68
6.3.4 END USERS 69
6.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS 69
6.5 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS 71
6.5.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES 71
6.5.1.1 Silicone Release Liner Technology 71
6.5.1.2 Fluoropolymer Coatings 71
6.5.1.3 Advanced Paper and Film Substrates 71
6.5.1.4 Digital Printing Integration Technology 71
6.5.1.5 Thinner Film-based Liners 71
6.5.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES 72
6.5.2.1 Recycling Technologies 72
6.5.2.2 Nanotechnology 72
6.6 PATENT ANALYSIS 72
6.6.1 INTRODUCTION 72
6.6.2 METHODOLOGY 72
6.6.3 PATENT ANALYSIS (2014–2023) 73
6.7 TRADE ANALYSIS 76
6.8 KEY CONFERENCES & EVENTS, 2024–2025 78
6.9 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE 79
6.9.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 79
6.10 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 83
6.10.1 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS 84
6.10.2 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS 84
6.10.3 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY 84
6.10.4 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS 85
6.10.5 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES 85
6.11 KEY STAKEHOLDERS & BUYING CRITERIA 86
6.11.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS 86
6.11.2 BUYING CRITERIA 87
6.12 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS 88
6.12.1 CASE STUDY 1: RECYCLING OF PAPER-BASED SILICONE RELEASE LINERS 88
6.12.2 CASE STUDY 2: DEVELOPMENT OF CUSTOM PRESSURE-SENSITIVE RELEASE LINER 89
6.12.3 CASE STUDY 3: NOVEL SOLUTION TO ENHANCE FOOD PACKAGING 89
6.13 MACROECONOMIC ANALYSIS 90
6.13.1 INTRODUCTION 90
6.13.2 GDP TRENDS AND FORECASTS 90
6.13.3 GROWING POPULATION AND URBANIZATION 91
6.13.4 CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY, AS PERCENTAGE OF GDP 92
6.13.5 GLOBAL AUTOMOBILE PRODUCTION AND GROWTH 93
6.13.6 HEALTHCARE SPENDING 94
6.14 INVESTMENT & FUNDING SCENARIO 96
6.15 IMPACT OF GENERATIVE AI ON RELEASE LINERS MARKET 96
7 RELEASE LINERS MARKET, BY MATERIAL 98
7.1 INTRODUCTION 99
7.2 SILICONE 100
7.2.1 EXCELLENT RELEASE PROPERTIES AND COMPATIBILITY WITH VARIOUS ADHESIVES TO AUGMENT DEMAND 100
 
7.3 NON-SILICONE 102
7.3.1 INCREASING DEMAND IN ELECTRONICS AND MEDICAL INDUSTRIES TO BOOST MARKET 102
8 RELEASE LINERS MARKET, BY SUBSTRATE 104
8.1 INTRODUCTION 105
8.2 GLASSINE/CALENDERED KRAFT PAPER 107
8.2.1 SUPERIOR PROPERTIES TO AUGMENT DEMAND 107
8.3 POLYOLEFIN-COATED PAPER 108
8.3.1 HIGH TEAR AND ABRASION RESISTANCE PROPERTIES TO DRIVE ADOPTION 108
8.4 CLAY-COATED PAPER 110
8.4.1 WIDE DEMAND FOR APPLICATIONS REQUIRING PRINTABILITY AND SMOOTHNESS TO SUPPORT MARKET GROWTH 110
8.5 FILMS 112
8.5.1 SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE, MOISTURE RESISTANCE, DURABILITY,
AND CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS TO BOOST MARKET GROWTH 112
8.6 OTHER PAPERS 114
9 RELEASE LINERS MARKET, BY LABELING TECHNOLOGY 116
9.1 INTRODUCTION 117
9.2 PRESSURE-SENSITIVE LABELING 119
9.2.1 SUPERIOR PROPERTIES TO AUGMENT THE DEMAND 119
9.3 GLUE-APPLIED LABELS 120
9.3.1 COST-EFFECTIVENESS TO BOOST ADOPTION 120
9.4 SLEEVING 120
9.4.1 ENHANCED PRODUCT PRESENTATION, DESIGN FLEXIBILITY,
AND IMPROVED DURABILITY TO DRIVE DEMAND 120
9.5 IN-MOLD LABELING 120
9.5.1 HIGH QUALITY, DURABILITY, AND VISUAL APPEAL TO SUPPORT ADOPTION 120
9.6 OTHER LABELING TECHNOLOGIES 121
10 RELEASE LINERS MARKET, BY APPLICATION 122
10.1 INTRODUCTION 123
10.2 LABELS 125
10.2.1 INCREASING USE OF RELEASE LINERS IN LABELING APPLICATIONS TO ENSURE LARGE SHARE 125
10.3 PRESSURE-SENSITIVE TAPES 128
10.3.1 RISING DEMAND IN END-USE INDUSTRIES TO DRIVE MARKET 128
10.4 HYGIENE 130
10.4.1 INCREASING AWARENESS OF HYGIENE AND HEALTH TO AUGMENT DEMAND 130
10.5 INDUSTRIAL 132
10.5.1 RISING DEMAND IN ELECTRONICS TO PROPEL MARKET 132
10.6 MEDICAL 133
10.6.1 EXPANDING HEALTHCARE SECTOR TO SUPPORT MARKET GROWTH 133
10.7 GRAPHIC ARTS 135
10.7.1 GROWTH IN ADVERTISING INDUSTRY TO DRIVE DEMAND 135
10.8 OTHER APPLICATIONS 137
11 RELEASE LINERS MARKET, BY REGION 139
11.1 INTRODUCTION 140
11.2 ASIA PACIFIC 142
11.2.1 CHINA 150
11.2.1.1 Growth in healthcare industry to augment demand 150
11.2.2 INDIA 155
11.2.2.1 Thriving FMCG sector to support market growth 155
11.2.3 JAPAN 160
11.2.3.1 Growing demand in health and hygiene applications to fuel market growth 160
11.2.4 SOUTH KOREA 165
11.2.4.1 Rising demand from electronic industry to propel market growth 165
11.2.5 TAIWAN 170
11.2.5.1 Growing manufacturing sector to propel market 170
11.2.6 INDONESIA 174
11.2.6.1 Increasing demand from health and hygiene sectors to drive market 174
11.2.7 MALAYSIA 179
11.2.7.1 Favorable policies and regulatory scenario to support market growth 179
11.2.8 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC 184
11.3 NORTH AMERICA 188
11.3.1 US 195
11.3.1.1 US to hold largest share of North American market 195
11.3.2 CANADA 199
11.3.2.1 Increasing demand for labels in food & beverage industry to propel growth 199
11.3.3 MEXICO 204
11.3.3.1 Rising population, growing packaged food sector to drive market 204
11.4 EUROPE 208
11.4.1 GERMANY 214
11.4.1.1 Germany to hold largest share of European market 214
11.4.2 FRANCE 219
11.4.2.1 Robust healthcare industry and expanding e-commerce & FMCG sectors to drive market 219
11.4.3 UK 224
11.4.3.1 Rising healthcare spending to impact release liner industry 224
11.4.4 ITALY 228
11.4.4.1 Growing demand from end-use sectors to propel market 228
 
11.4.5 RUSSIA 233
11.4.5.1 Rising domestic consumption and consistent demand growth to propel market 233
11.4.6 REST OF EUROPE 238
11.5 SOUTH AMERICA 242
11.5.1 BRAZIL 247
11.5.1.1 Growing construction sector to drive market 247
11.5.2 ARGENTINA 252
11.5.2.1 Growing online retail sales to boost market 252
11.5.3 REST OF SOUTH AMERICA 257
11.6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 261
11.6.1 GCC COUNTRIES 267
11.6.1.1 Saudi Arabia 271
11.6.1.1.1 Saudi Vision 2030 to play a pivotal role in driving market 271
11.6.1.2 UAE 276
11.6.1.2.1 Supportive government initiatives to propel market growth 276
11.6.1.3 Rest of GCC countries 280
11.6.2 SOUTH AFRICA 285
11.6.2.1 Rising demand from healthcare sector to support market growth 285
11.6.3 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 289
12 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 294
12.1 OVERVIEW 294
12.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN 294
12.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS (2023) 296
12.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS 297
12.5 COMPANY VALUATION & FINANCIAL METRICS 298
12.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON 299
12.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 300
12.7.1 STARS 300
12.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS 300
12.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS 300
12.7.4 PARTICIPANTS 300
12.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 302
12.7.5.1 Company footprint 302
12.7.5.2 Material footprint 303
12.7.5.3 Substrate footprint 303
12.7.5.4 Application footprint 304
12.7.5.5 Region footprint 304
 
12.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023 305
12.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES 305
12.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES 305
12.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES 305
12.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS 305
12.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023 307
12.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO 310
12.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES 310
12.9.2 DEALS 311
12.9.3 EXPANSIONS 312
13 COMPANY PROFILES 313
13.1 KEY PLAYERS 313
13.1.1 3M 313
13.1.1.1 Business overview 313
13.1.1.2 Products offered 314
13.1.1.3 Recent developments 316
13.1.1.3.1 Product launches 316
13.1.1.4 MnM view 317
13.1.1.4.1 Right to win 317
13.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices 317
13.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 317
13.1.2 MONDI PLC 318
13.1.2.1 Business overview 318
13.1.2.2 Products offered 320
13.1.2.3 Recent developments 322
13.1.2.3.1 Product launches 322
13.1.2.3.2 Deals 322
13.1.2.3.3 Expansions 323
13.1.2.3.4 Other developments 323
13.1.2.4 MnM view 323
13.1.2.4.1 Right to win 323
13.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices 324
13.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 324
13.1.3 AHLSTROM 325
13.1.3.1 Business overview 325
13.1.3.2 Products offered 326
13.1.3.3 Recent developments 328
13.1.3.3.1 Product launches 328
 
13.1.3.4 MnM view 328
13.1.3.4.1 Right to win 328
13.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices 328
13.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 328
13.1.4 LOPAREX 329
13.1.4.1 Business overview 329
13.1.4.2 Products offered 329
13.1.4.3 Recent developments 330
13.1.4.3.1 Product launches 330
13.1.4.3.2 Deals 331
13.1.4.3.3 Expansions 331
13.1.4.4 MnM view 332
13.1.4.4.1 Right to win 332
13.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices 332
13.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 332
13.1.5 LINTEC CORPORATION 333
13.1.5.1 Business overview 333
13.1.5.2 Products offered 335
13.1.5.3 Recent developments 335
13.1.5.3.1 Product launches 335
13.1.5.3.2 Deals 336
13.1.5.4 MnM view 336
13.1.5.4.1 Right to win 336
13.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices 337
13.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 337
13.1.6 SAPPI 338
13.1.6.1 Business overview 338
13.1.6.2 Products offered 339
13.1.6.3 Recent developments 339
13.1.6.3.1 Product launches 339
13.1.6.4 MnM view 340
13.1.6.4.1 Right to win 340
13.1.6.4.2 Strategic choices 340
13.1.6.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 340
13.1.7 POLYPLEX CORPORATION LTD. 341
13.1.7.1 Business overview 341
13.1.7.2 Products offered 343
13.1.7.3 MnM view 344
13.1.7.3.1 Right to win 344
13.1.7.3.2 Strategic choices 344
13.1.7.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 344
 
13.1.8 GASCOGNE 345
13.1.8.1 Business overview 345
13.1.8.2 Products offered 346
13.1.8.3 MnM view 346
13.1.9 UPM 347
13.1.9.1 Business overview 347
13.1.9.2 Products offered 349
13.1.9.3 Recent developments 350
13.1.9.3.1 Product launches 350
13.1.9.3.2 Deals 350
13.1.9.4 MnM view 350
13.1.10 AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION 351
13.1.10.1 Business overview 351
13.1.10.2 Products offered 352
13.1.10.3 Recent developments 353
13.1.10.3.1 Product launches 353
13.1.10.3.2 Expansions 353
13.1.10.4 MnM view 353
13.2 OTHER PLAYERS 354
13.2.1 THE GRIFF NETWORK 354
13.2.2 RAYVEN 354
13.2.3 FELIX SCHOELLER HOLDING GMBH & CO. KG 355
13.2.4 TWIN RIVERS PAPER COMPANY 355
13.2.5 SILICONATURE SPA 356
13.2.6 FUJIKO CO., LTD. 356
13.2.7 QUANJIAO GUANGTAI ADHESIVE PRODUCTS CO., LTD. 357
13.2.8 COTEK PAPERS LIMITED 358
13.2.9 CHANNELED RESOURCES GROUP 358
13.2.10 MPI RELEASE 359
13.2.11 TEE GROUP FILMS 359
13.2.12 JIANGSU LUCKY RELEASE MATERIAL CO., LTD. 360
13.2.13 SJA FILM TECHNOLOGIES LTD. 360
13.2.14 SAVVY PACKAGING PRIVATE LIMITED 361
13.2.15 CHEEVER SPECIALTY PAPER & FILM 361
14 ADJACENT & RELATED MARKETS 362
14.1 INTRODUCTION 362
14.2 LIMITATIONS 362
14.3 RELEASE COATINGS MARKET 363
14.3.1 MARKET DEFINITION 363
14.3.2 MARKET OVERVIEW 363
 
15 APPENDIX 365
15.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE 365
15.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 368
15.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS 370
15.4 RELATED REPORTS 370
15.5 AUTHOR DETAILS 371