Print Label Market Report 2026

The print label market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $49.11 billion in 2025 to $51.71 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in packaged food and beverage production, expansion of retail and logistics sectors, increasing demand for product identification, rising adoption of barcode labeling, availability of multiple printing technologies.

The print label market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $64.56 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for smart and connected labels, expansion of e-commerce packaging, increasing use of eco-friendly label substrates, growing adoption of digital printing technologies, rising regulatory labeling requirements. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of digital and variable data printing, rising demand for sustainable label materials, growing use of pressure-sensitive and linerless labels, expansion of high-resolution inkjet label printing, enhanced focus on traceability and barcode integration.

The growing penetration of retail is expected to be a driving force behind the growth of the print label market. Retail involves the direct sale of goods or services to consumers through various channels, including brick-and-mortar stores or online platforms. Print labels play a crucial role in retail by facilitating efficient inventory management, pricing, and product identification. For instance, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the second quarter of 2023 reached $277.6 billion, reflecting a 2.1% increase from the first quarter of 2023. Consequently, the increasing penetration of retail is fostering growth in the print label market.

Major companies in the print label market are prioritizing technological innovations, such as IoT-enabled connectable label printers, to improve operational efficiency, streamline labeling processes, and offer greater customization options for businesses across diverse industries. These advanced printing devices utilize Internet of Things (IoT) technology to connect and interact with other smart devices and networks. This capability allows for remote monitoring, management, and printing, enabling users to create and print labels easily from various devices, thereby enhancing productivity and efficiency in labeling tasks. For example, in April 2024, Brother International, a US-based provider of office equipment and document management solutions, launched its newest IoT-enabled connectable label printers tailored for the B2B sector and large corporations. These printers aim to boost labeling efficiency and productivity across multiple industries. They feature mobile connectivity, customizable templates, and durable laminated labels, ensuring reliability and quality for high-volume printing requirements.

In June 2023, Prime Label Group, a label manufacturer based in Poland, acquired Drukarnia Pegwan spółka z o. o. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to reinforce Prime Label Group's status as a regional leader in label production by capitalizing on economies of scale and the expertise of Pegwan's team in creating innovative product solutions. Furthermore, this strategic initiative aims to enhance the company's competitive product offerings and support additional growth by attracting new customers in Poland and beyond. Drukarnia Pegwan spółka z o. o. is a Poland-based firm specializing in label printing services.

Major companies operating in the print label market are Mondi Group, Multi-Color Corporation, Avery Dennison Corporation, Clondalkin Group Holdings BV, Ahlstrom-Munksjo Oyj, Cenveo Corporation, Fort Dearborn Company, Fuji Seal International Inc., Autajon Group, Brady Corporation, Constantia Flexibles Group, Ravenwood Packaging, Chesapeake Limited, 3M Company, H.B. Fuller Company, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, WestRock Company, DuPont de Nemours Inc., CCL Industries, Aditya Polymers, Al Ghurair First LLC, Barspell Technologies India Pvt. Ltd., Cimarron Label LLC, Concept Labels and Packaging Co., Labelcraft Products Ltd., Label Impressions Inc., Label Technology Inc., Lightning Labels, MPI Label Systems, National Label Company, Resource Label Group LLC, Taylor Corporation, Consolidated Label Co., WS Packaging Group Inc.

North America was the largest region in the print label market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the print label market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the print label market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the print label market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The print label market consists of sales of product labels, shipping labels, bar code labels, asset labels, warning labels, security labels, and food labels. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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