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Shipping Labels Market Outlook

The current valuation of the shipping labels market amounts to USD 49.53Bn in the year 2022. It is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2022 to 2032. It is estimated to reach a valuation of USD 83.03Bn by the year 2032.

Shipping labels have always been in trend as they are a convenient labelling option. Moreover, increased consumer awareness has marketed growth for shipping labels. However, factors such as quality, durability, and permanency of the product contribute to its growth.

The demand for shipping labels recorded a slight fall during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. However, it showed a gradual growth from 2021 as even in the pandemic, pharmaceutical products were in demand and needed labels. In addition, with the growth of the e-commerce industry, there has been a positive effect on the market as shipping labels are not only used on the product but also on the packaging.

The key manufacturers focus on making the shipping labels more durable, water resistant, UV resistant and various temperature properties. An increase in Per capita disposable income has increased the demand for products such as clothing, styling and other goods.

People's busy lives have driven them to use packed food and drinks, which contribute to the growth in the sales of shipping labels. Shipping labels can be made according to the needs of consumers and ongoing trends. They can be creative or simple based on the type of product they will use.

The shipping label can be permanent or removable. On products that are required to be handled with caution, foods and beverages that contain allergic warnings, permanent labels are suitable. In contrast, in products related to clothing and external use, removable labels are suitable.

Labels can be used in various products such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, electronics, personal care, households etc. the labels used especially on products such as foods should contain all the necessary information, such as allergic warnings and ingredients used. Many companies have also designed their labels, mainly those involved in e-commerce. This also helps in branding.

The government has certain rules applied to labels that a manufacturer should consider while making labels. For example, the labels used on food packaging should contain adhesives made with safe chemicals and ones that don’t penetrate the outer layer of the packaging.

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Shipping labels market (CAGR)

6.1%

Shipping labels market (2022)

USD 49.53Bn

Shipping labels market (2032)

USD 83.03Bn

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Multiple End-use Industries Emerge to Create Profitable Opportunities for the Market Players

Budding cross-border trade escalating the growth of the Shipping Labels Market. Products shipped are exposed to water, dirt and other environmental conditions, the use of shipping labels keeps the print intact for brand building or product recognition. Shipping labels are used in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, consumer goods, and chemical industries.

Shipping labels are resistant to degradation of quality from the impact of external weather & water and allow labels to retain their visual and material quality for longer periods. Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), foil and speciality papers are some examples of materials used for manufacturing shipping label stocks, as these materials do not absorb water and act as a barrier to moisture and other external environmental conditions. There have been the introduction of new technologies in shipping labels that allow exporters to keep a track of goods in real-time

Shipping Labels Market: Market Dynamics

Rapid industrialization across the geographies has created new opportunities for global trade. Manufacturers with the help of growing supply chain capabilities are exploring new geographies to tap the market potential, is the key factor driving the growth in the shipping labels market. The need of labeling the containers of chemical and hazardous materials with shipping labels for safety purposes is another factor boosting the growth in the shipping labels market.

Shipping labels allow the logistic handling crew to keep a track of the goods as shipping labels do not get tampered with due to high abrasive resistance. Government regulations for shipping goods across the port can positively influence the growth of the shipping labels market. However, the increasing trend for direct-to-surface printing can impact negatively the demand for the world shipping labels market as surface printing eliminates the need for labels and has resistance to the external environment.

Moreover, flexible packaging is gaining traction in the packaging industry against the backdrop of its advanced technology Increased usage of flexible packaging can limit the usage of shipping labels as most of the flexi-packed goods are surface printed and are water resistant. However, emerging economies are expected to present significant opportunities for the shipping labels market due to the high economic growth rate in the region.

APEJ region is the manufacturing hub of the world and is expected to be the largest contributor in the world shipping labels market. North America is expected to follow the APEJ region in the world shipping labels market as the region is the largest importer and the second largest exporter in the world.

Western and Eastern Europe are expected to grow moderately in the shipping labels market. Latin America and the MEA regions are expected to be small but rapidly growing regions in the shipping labels market. Japan is expected to contribute a significant share in the shipping labels market on the backdrop of the highest per capita consumption of packaging.

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Key Players:

Some major players in the shipping labels market are Lintec Corporation, Bemis Company, Inc., UPM Raflatac Ltd, 3M Company, CCL Label Inc., WS Packaging Group, Inc., Herma Gmbh, Fuji Seal International, INC., PMC Label and Robos GmbH & Co. KG.

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Regional analysis includes

  • North America (U.S., Canada)
  • Latin America (Mexico. Brazil)
  • Western Europe (Germany, Italy, France, U.K, Spain)
  • Eastern Europe (Poland, Russia)
  • Asia Pacific (China, India, ASEAN, Australia & New Zealand)
  • Japan
  • Middle East and Africa (GCC Countries, S. Africa, Northern Africa)

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Shipping Labels Market: Market Segmentation

Shipping labels market is segmented by product type, printing technology and material type

Based on the product type, shipping labels market is segmented into:

  • Non Adhesive Based
  • Glue Applied
  • In-mold Label
  • Sleeve Label
  • Adhesive based
  • Permanent
  • Removable

Based on the printing technology type, shipping labels market is segmented into:

  • Digital Printed Labels
  • Thermal Printed Labels
  • Lithographic Printed Labels
  • Flexographic Printed Labels

Based on the material type, shipping labels market is segmented into:

  • Speciality Papers
  • Foil
  • Plastics
  • Polypropylene (PP)
  • Polyethylene (PE)
  • Polystyrene (PS)
  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
  • Polycarbonate (PC)
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate (PPMA)
  • Others (PET, etc.)

Shipping Labels Market - Regional Outlook:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Eastern Europe
  • Western Europe
  • Asia-Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ)
  • Middle East & Africa (MEA)
  • Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Growth Outlook for Shipping Labels Market?

The market is likely to register a CAGR of 6.1% through 2032.

What is the Current Valuation of the Shipping Labels Market?

The market is currently valued at US$ 49.53 Bn in 2022.

How is the Future of the Shipping Labels Market?

The market is likely to grow to a valuation of US$ 83.08 Bn by 2032.

Which is the Leading Region in the Market?

Asia Pacific is likely to be a leading market during the forecast period.

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