US Primary Packaging Labels Market 2021-2030

Analyzes Key Trends by Application Method and Market to 2030

This report examines the scope, size, and growth of the primary packaging labels market in the US in value terms, and analyzes key trends by application method and market. Historical data are provided for 2010, 2015, and 2020, with forecasts for 2025 and 2030. Also provided is an analysis of key industry players.

Primary packaging markets include:

• food (e.g., meat, poultry, seafood, baked goods, produce, dairy products, candy and confections, frozen foods, grain mill products, dry foods such as pasta)
• beverages (e.g., beer, wine, spirits, carbonated soft drinks, juice and fruit drinks, milk, ready-to-drink coffee and tea, sports and energy drinks, still and sparkling water)
• pharmaceuticals - both ethical and over-the-counter
• cosmetics and toiletries (e.g., skin care, hair care, and oral care products; cosmetics; fragrances; antiperspirants and deodorants; shaving products)
• other primary packaging (e.g., automotive chemicals, household cleaning chemicals, architectural paint, medical devices, apparel and textiles, lawn and garden products, paper and plastic products, sporting goods, tobacco, toys)

Primary packaging labels are evaluated by application method:

• pressure sensitive
• heat shrink and stretch sleeve
• glue-applied
• in-mold (via blow molding, injection molding, thermoforming)
• heat transfer
• other application methods, including non-shrink wraparound, heat-seal, gummed, and foam

Excluded from the study are:

• adhesive notes (e.g., 3M’s Post-it notes)
• adhesive-backed envelopes
• cloth and woven labels (e.g., garment labels)
• decorative pressure sensitive tapes
• graphic films
• EAS tags (although the labels used in conjunction with EAS tags are covered)
• label/form combinations
• labels printed directly onto containers without the use of an intervening substrate
• postage stamps issued by the US Postal Service (however, blank labels for postage meters and online purchases of postage are included)
• rigid metal labels
• tags
• unprinted shrink neckbands