Holographic Foil Market Report 2026

The holographic foil market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $10.08 billion in 2025 to $11.15 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in packaged consumer goods, rising counterfeit prevention needs, expansion of branding and labeling applications, increasing demand for decorative packaging, availability of holographic printing technologies.

The holographic foil market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.02 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in secure packaging solutions, rising demand for premium branding materials, expansion of smart labeling technologies, growing focus on product authentication, increasing use of holographic foils in sustainable packaging. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of holographic foils for brand protection, rising adoption of anti-counterfeiting packaging solutions, growing demand for premium visual packaging effects, expansion of custom holographic designs, enhanced focus on secure labeling technologies.

The increasing demand in the food and beverage sector is expected to drive the growth of the holographic foil market in the coming years. The food and beverage sector includes businesses engaged in the production, processing, distribution, and sale of food and beverages to consumers and enterprises worldwide. Growth in this sector is being fueled by rising consumer demand for convenience, health-focused products, and diverse culinary experiences. Holographic foil improves packaging appeal, captures consumer attention, and reinforces the perception of product quality in the competitive food and beverage industry. For example, in July 2024, according to the Agriculture and Agri-Food Department, a Canada-based government department, exports of processed food and beverage products reached a record $59.8 billion in 2024, marking a 3.8% increase over 2023 and representing 34.5% of production value. Consequently, rising demand in the food and beverage sector is contributing to the expansion of the holographic foil market in the future.

Major companies in the holographic foil market are focusing on technological innovations, such as high-resolution holographic security films, to boost product authenticity, enhance traceability, and prevent counterfeiting. A high-resolution holographic security film combines micro- and nano-structured patterns with metallized layers and can include variable QR codes, enabling both visual brand enhancement and functional anti-counterfeiting verification. For example, in November 2024, UFlex Ltd., an India-based flexible packaging and holography company, introduced a series of Holographic Security Labels and Films. These products feature dynamic 3D visual effects, tamper-evident holographic patterns, and substrate-compatible designs for labels or packaging, delivering improved brand protection while preserving premium shelf appeal compared to conventional decorative foils.

In April 2024, API Foilmakers Limited, a UK-based packaging company, acquired United Foils Europe BV for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to significantly strengthen API Foilmakers Limited's distribution network by combining its operations with those of United Foils Europe and its subsidiaries. United Foils Europe BV, a Netherlands-based company, provides a range of transfer foils tailored for various applications across industries.

Major companies operating in the holographic foil market are Murata Kimpaku Co. Ltd., Avery Dennison Corporation, API Group plc, Leonhard Kurz Stiftung & Co. KG, Everest Holovisions Limited, SVG Tech Group Ltd., Holostik India Ltd., Zhejiang Jinghua Laser Technology Co. Ltd., Univacco Technology Inc., Optaglio Ltd., Hazen Paper Company, Unifoil Corporation, Light Logics Holography and Optics Pvt. Ltd., K Laser Technology Inc., Spectratek Technologies, ITW Specialty Films LLC, Interfilms India Pvt. Ltd., Foilco Limited, Katani Co. Ltd., Far East Yu La Industry Limited, Holo Security Technologies, Crown Roll Leaf Inc.

North America was the largest region in the holographic foil market in 2025. The regions covered in the holographic foil market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the holographic foil market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The holographic foil market consists of sales of decorative items, labels and stickers, printed materials, cosmetic and personal care products, and promotional items. 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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