Asia-Pacific Release Liner Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

Asia-Pacific Release Liner Market, By Substrate (Paper-Based, Film-Based), Labeling Technology (Pressure Sensitive, Glue Applied, Shrink Sleeve, Stretch Sleeve, In-Mold, Others), Material Type (Silicone, Non-Silicone), Printing Process (Flexography, Offset, Gravure, Screen and Digital Printing, Others), Application (Food and Beverages, Medical and Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics and Personal Care, Automotive, Electronics, Construction, Labels and Tapes, Aviation, Marine, Others) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030.

Asia-Pacific Release Liner Market Analysis and Size

The release liner carries a pressure-sensitive label's adhesive and face material. When applying a label to a surface, the face material and adhesive may be removed simultaneously thanks to the release coating on the release liner, which prevents the adhesive from adhering to the backing permanently. During die cutting, printing, and storage, the release liner shields the adhesive and supports the face material.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the Asia-Pacific release liner market, which was USD 5,806.21 million in 2022, would rocket up to USD 10,907.15 million by 2030 and is expected to undergo a CAGR of 8.2% during the forecast period. The "Paper-based" segment in the substrate segment dominates the release liner market. The raw materials required, such as wood pulp or paper, are easily available in the region, boosting the production of paper-based release liners.

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Asia-Pacific Release Liner Market Scope and Segmentation

Market Definition

The release liner is also often called a container or backing paper. It moves or holds onto the sticky substrate until it is ready to release. It could be made of metalized films, poly-coated paper, metalized films, or some other uncommon substrate like paper or films. Whatever the liner is conveying may release at the appropriate time thanks to the silicone coating on the release liner substrate, which covers most of the substrate. They frequently use metalized sheets or films in medicinal purposes. The industrial usage of liners includes items for weatherproofing, roofing, and insulation.

Asia-Pacific Release Liner Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Increasing need for a type of industrial label that is essential to the packaging sector as a whole

The market for release liners is developing largely due to the rising demand for industrial labels, which are essential elements of the supply chain for goods and the packaging sector as a whole. The key participants also concentrate on introducing release liners for the packaging sector. The packaged food industry's rising demand is largely to blame for the increase in demand from the labels market. The need for release liners in labeling applications has also expanded due to the developing retail sector in rising nations worldwide. The need for release liners in labeling applications has been driven by the focus on sustainable packaging, expanding the footprint of big retail chains, customer desire for convenience foods (packaged foods), and lifestyle changes, boosting the market for release liners.

•  Increase in the Packaging Industry

The release liner is heavily used in the packaging business. Release liners are increasingly in demand as processing aids, lubricants, and release agents in packaging materials due to the growing need for packaged consumer items, such as food and beverage, medicines, and personal care products.

• Growing demand from the food and beverage industry

Due to advantages including ready-to-eat alternatives, quick heating, and simplicity of eating, packaged food consumption is increasing, which is driving the demand for release liners in the food and beverage sector and is expected to drive market growth. These liners are in substantial demand since labels and tapes are also in high demand due to the global population growth and growing need for packaging products.  

Opportunity

• Rising technological advancements by release liners manufacturers

Furthermore, rising technical developments by producers of release liners and increased diversification of major manufacturers' portfolios of sustainable products extend profitable opportunities to the market players from 2023 to 2030. Additionally, the expansion of key manufacturers' sustainable product portfolios will further expand the future growth of the release liner market. 

Restraints/Challenges

• High cost associated with R&D

On the other side, expensive costs related to research and development capabilities, growing disposal-related worries, and strict government environmental sustainability norms and regulations. Also, the lack of favorable scenarios and technology penetration in developing economies, the requirement for trained labor, and the lack of suitable infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries are projected to challenge the market in the forecast period of 2023-2030.

This release liner market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, the impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the Release liner market, contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief. Our team will help you make an informed decision to achieve market growth.

Recent Development

• In February 2021, EverLiner was a novel paper-based release liner that Mondi, a packaging and paper goods producer, introduced. EverLiner M R is a line of goods in the EverLiner series created using lightweight materials and recycled paper.

• In December 2021, Rayven, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of coated functional films, specialty tapes, and specialized release liners, was purchased by Duraco Specialty Tapes, a supplier of pressure-sensitive tapes, labels, coated films, and release liners. Duraco has expanded its market and improved its capacity for product development due to this acquisition of Rayven.

• In April 2021, Company 3M, which makes consumer electronics, sticky tape, and abrasives, introduced a new product called HI-Tack silicon adhesive. This 3M silicone adhesive improves medical equipment designed for patients with delicate skin.

Asia-Pacific Release Liner Market Scope

The Asia-Pacific release liner market is segmented based on substrate, labeling technology, material type, printing process, and application. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meager industry growth segments. It will also provide the users with a valuable market overview and insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Substrate

• Paper-Based
• Film-Based

Labelling Technology

• Pressure Sensitive
• Glue Applied
• Shrink Sleeve
• Stretch Sleeve
• In-Mold
• Others

Material Type

• Silicone
• Non-Silicone

Printing Process

• Flexography
• Offset
• Gravure
• Screen
• Digital Printing
• Others

Application

• Food & Beverages
• Medical & Pharmaceuticals
• Cosmetics & Personal Care
• Automotive
• Electronics
• Construction
• Labels & Tapes
• Aviation
• Marine
• Others

Release Liner Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The Asia-Pacific release liner market is analyzed, and market size insights and trends are provided by country, substrate, labeling technology, material type, printing process, and application, as referenced above.

The countries covered in the Asia-Pacific release liner market report are China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, and Rest of Asia-Pacific.

China dominates the Asia-Pacific release liner market owing to the increasing demand for release liners in the packaging industry.

The country section of the report also provides individual market-impacting factors and domestic regulation changes that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends, Porter's five forces analysis, and case studies are some pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of Asia-Pacific brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Release Liner Market Share Analysis

The Asia-Pacific release liner market competitive landscape provides details of the competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, Asia-Pacific presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, and application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to the market.

Some of the major players operating in the Asia-Pacific release liner market are:

• 3M (U.S.)
• Saint-Gobain (France)
• Loparex (U.S.)
• Ahlstrom (Finland)
• LINTEC Corporation (Japan)
• EMI Specialty Papers (U.S.)
• AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION (U.S.)
• UPM (Finland)
• American coated products (U.S.)
• Viatris Inc. (U.S.)
• Polyplex (India)
• Mondi (U.K.)
• Sappi Limited (Hong Kong)
• Infiana (U.S.)
• GASCOGNE FLEXIBLE (France)
• Schoeller Technocell GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
• ITASA (Spain)
• Tee Group Films (U.S.)
• Cheever Specialty Paper & Film (U.S.)
• Eastman Chemical Company (U.S.)