The heat sensitive adhesive label market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.34 billion in 2024 to $1.44 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the rising demand for secure packaging, an increased emphasis on operational efficiency in manufacturing, the expansion of the personal care and cosmetics industry, growing automation in packaging processes, and the increasing adoption of heat-sensitive adhesive labels in the automotive sector.
The heat sensitive adhesive label market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.93 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the expansion of the e-commerce industry, an increase in logistics and supply chain activities, growth in the pharmaceutical sector, rising demand in the food and beverage industry, and a growing consumer preference for tamper-evident packaging. Key trends expected during this period include advancements in adhesive formulations, enhanced oil and solvent resistance, a rising demand for high-speed label conversion solutions, energy-efficient adhesive coating processes, and an increased need for durable and weather-resistant labels.
The continued growth of e-commerce is expected to fuel the expansion of the heat-sensitive adhesive label market in the coming years. E-commerce refers to the online buying and selling of goods and services through digital platforms. The rise in e-commerce can be attributed to its growing convenience, enabling consumers to shop at any time and from any location, without the constraints of physical store hours or geographical limits. E-commerce has contributed to the demand for heat-sensitive adhesive labels, which provide secure and dependable packaging solutions. These labels offer tamper evidence and verify product authenticity during shipping and delivery. For example, in February 2025, the Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, reported that e-commerce sales grew by 9.4% (±1.1) in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, while total retail sales saw an increase of 3.8% (±0.5). During this quarter, e-commerce accounted for 16.4% of total retail sales. Therefore, e-commerce growth is expected to significantly drive the heat-sensitive adhesive label market forward.
Leading companies in the heat-sensitive adhesive label market are focusing on the development of advanced products, such as adhesive coatings, to provide strong, durable bonds. Adhesive coatings are thin layers of adhesive applied to surfaces, creating a solid bond between materials that ensures they stay together under pressure or after curing. For example, in November 2022, Bostik, a France-based adhesive company, introduced the HM2060, a solution for high-speed label conversion in the logistics, pharmaceutical, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors. Bostik’s HM2060 stands out as a versatile Hot Melt Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (HMPSA) and labeling solution, capable of handling conversion speeds exceeding 100 meters per minute, overcoming speed limitations faced by other products. Its adhesive coating process operates at lower temperatures, which reduces energy consumption and simplifies maintenance of converting machines. Unlike conventional HMPSAs, Bostik HM2060 offers superior resistance to oils and solvents and provides enhanced adhesion on low surface energy (LSE) substrates, making it ideal for demanding applications.
In March 2023, Avery Dennison Corporation, a US-based leader in adhesive manufacturing, acquired Thermopatch for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition enables Avery Dennison to expand its presence in the external embellishments market and enhance its labeling and transfer capabilities, strengthening its Embelex platform for on-product branding. Thermopatch, a US-based company, specializes in heat-sensitive adhesive labels.
Major players in the heat sensitive adhesive label market are Avery Dennison Corporation, Zebra Technologies Corporation, LINTEC Corporation, RS Components Ltd., Thermax Limited, Bostik Inc., Omega Engineering Inc., AG POLY PACKS PRIVATE LIMITED, Shenzhen United Foison Technology Co. Ltd, Shenzhen Likexin Industrial Co. Ltd, Vintech Polymers Pvt. Ltd, SATO Holdings Corporation, Label-Aid Systems Inc., Terragene S.A., Gravic Inc., Guangzhou Chuangyin Technology Co. Ltd., Telatemp Corporation, Papro Industries Inc., Dongguan Xinyurui Office Supplies Co. Ltd, Hengyuan Label Technology Co. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the heat sensitive adhesive label market in 2024. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in heat sensitive adhesive label report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the heat sensitive adhesive label market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
A heat-sensitive adhesive label is a type of label that activates or bonds when exposed to heat, remaining inactive at room temperature but becoming tacky or sticky when heated, allowing it to adhere securely to a surface. These labels are widely used in industries such as packaging, electronics, and logistics, where controlled application is crucial. They provide strong adhesion and are particularly suitable for surfaces that may not be compatible with pressure-sensitive adhesives.
The primary materials used for heat-sensitive adhesive labels include PET (polyethylene terephthalate), paper, vinyl, polypropylene, and specialty substrates. PET is a robust, high-performance plastic film valued for its strength, transparency, and resistance to moisture and chemicals. These labels utilize various adhesive technologies, including water-based, solvent-based, hot melt, reactive, and pressure-sensitive adhesives. They are available in a range of adhesive strengths, such as low-tack, medium-tack, high-tack, removable, and permanent options. Industries that commonly use these labels include food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, retail, aerospace and automotive, and cosmetics and personal care.
The heat sensitive adhesive label market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides heat sensitive adhesive label market statistics, including heat sensitive adhesive label industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a heat sensitive adhesive label market share, detailed heat sensitive adhesive label market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the heat sensitive adhesive label industry. This heat sensitive adhesive label market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The heat sensitive adhesive label market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as custom label design, label printing services, die-cutting and thermal activation consultation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The heat sensitive adhesive label market also includes sales of barcode labels, tamper evident labels, warning and instructional 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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The heat sensitive adhesive label market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.93 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the expansion of the e-commerce industry, an increase in logistics and supply chain activities, growth in the pharmaceutical sector, rising demand in the food and beverage industry, and a growing consumer preference for tamper-evident packaging. Key trends expected during this period include advancements in adhesive formulations, enhanced oil and solvent resistance, a rising demand for high-speed label conversion solutions, energy-efficient adhesive coating processes, and an increased need for durable and weather-resistant labels.
The continued growth of e-commerce is expected to fuel the expansion of the heat-sensitive adhesive label market in the coming years. E-commerce refers to the online buying and selling of goods and services through digital platforms. The rise in e-commerce can be attributed to its growing convenience, enabling consumers to shop at any time and from any location, without the constraints of physical store hours or geographical limits. E-commerce has contributed to the demand for heat-sensitive adhesive labels, which provide secure and dependable packaging solutions. These labels offer tamper evidence and verify product authenticity during shipping and delivery. For example, in February 2025, the Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, reported that e-commerce sales grew by 9.4% (±1.1) in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, while total retail sales saw an increase of 3.8% (±0.5). During this quarter, e-commerce accounted for 16.4% of total retail sales. Therefore, e-commerce growth is expected to significantly drive the heat-sensitive adhesive label market forward.
Leading companies in the heat-sensitive adhesive label market are focusing on the development of advanced products, such as adhesive coatings, to provide strong, durable bonds. Adhesive coatings are thin layers of adhesive applied to surfaces, creating a solid bond between materials that ensures they stay together under pressure or after curing. For example, in November 2022, Bostik, a France-based adhesive company, introduced the HM2060, a solution for high-speed label conversion in the logistics, pharmaceutical, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors. Bostik’s HM2060 stands out as a versatile Hot Melt Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (HMPSA) and labeling solution, capable of handling conversion speeds exceeding 100 meters per minute, overcoming speed limitations faced by other products. Its adhesive coating process operates at lower temperatures, which reduces energy consumption and simplifies maintenance of converting machines. Unlike conventional HMPSAs, Bostik HM2060 offers superior resistance to oils and solvents and provides enhanced adhesion on low surface energy (LSE) substrates, making it ideal for demanding applications.
In March 2023, Avery Dennison Corporation, a US-based leader in adhesive manufacturing, acquired Thermopatch for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition enables Avery Dennison to expand its presence in the external embellishments market and enhance its labeling and transfer capabilities, strengthening its Embelex platform for on-product branding. Thermopatch, a US-based company, specializes in heat-sensitive adhesive labels.
Major players in the heat sensitive adhesive label market are Avery Dennison Corporation, Zebra Technologies Corporation, LINTEC Corporation, RS Components Ltd., Thermax Limited, Bostik Inc., Omega Engineering Inc., AG POLY PACKS PRIVATE LIMITED, Shenzhen United Foison Technology Co. Ltd, Shenzhen Likexin Industrial Co. Ltd, Vintech Polymers Pvt. Ltd, SATO Holdings Corporation, Label-Aid Systems Inc., Terragene S.A., Gravic Inc., Guangzhou Chuangyin Technology Co. Ltd., Telatemp Corporation, Papro Industries Inc., Dongguan Xinyurui Office Supplies Co. Ltd, Hengyuan Label Technology Co. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the heat sensitive adhesive label market in 2024. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in heat sensitive adhesive label report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the heat sensitive adhesive label market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
A heat-sensitive adhesive label is a type of label that activates or bonds when exposed to heat, remaining inactive at room temperature but becoming tacky or sticky when heated, allowing it to adhere securely to a surface. These labels are widely used in industries such as packaging, electronics, and logistics, where controlled application is crucial. They provide strong adhesion and are particularly suitable for surfaces that may not be compatible with pressure-sensitive adhesives.
The primary materials used for heat-sensitive adhesive labels include PET (polyethylene terephthalate), paper, vinyl, polypropylene, and specialty substrates. PET is a robust, high-performance plastic film valued for its strength, transparency, and resistance to moisture and chemicals. These labels utilize various adhesive technologies, including water-based, solvent-based, hot melt, reactive, and pressure-sensitive adhesives. They are available in a range of adhesive strengths, such as low-tack, medium-tack, high-tack, removable, and permanent options. Industries that commonly use these labels include food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, retail, aerospace and automotive, and cosmetics and personal care.
The heat sensitive adhesive label market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides heat sensitive adhesive label market statistics, including heat sensitive adhesive label industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a heat sensitive adhesive label market share, detailed heat sensitive adhesive label market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the heat sensitive adhesive label industry. This heat sensitive adhesive label market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The heat sensitive adhesive label market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as custom label design, label printing services, die-cutting and thermal activation consultation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The heat sensitive adhesive label market also includes sales of barcode labels, tamper evident labels, warning and instructional 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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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market Characteristics3. Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market Trends And Strategies4. Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market32. Global Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market34. Recent Developments In The Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
5. Global Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market Segmentation
7. Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market Regional And Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
9. China Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
10. India Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
11. Japan Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
12. Australia Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
13. Indonesia Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
14. South Korea Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
15. Western Europe Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
16. UK Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
17. Germany Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
18. France Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
19. Italy Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
20. Spain Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
21. Eastern Europe Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
22. Russia Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
23. North America Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
24. USA Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
25. Canada Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
26. South America Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
27. Brazil Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
28. Middle East Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
29. Africa Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market
30. Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
31. Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
35. Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Heat Sensitive Adhesive Label Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on heat sensitive adhesive label market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for heat sensitive adhesive label ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The heat sensitive adhesive label market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Material Type: PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate); Paper; Vinyl; Polypropylene; Specialty Substrates2) By Technology Type: Water-Based Adhesives; Solved-Based Adhesives; Hot Melt Adhesives; Reactive Adhesives; Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives
3) By Adhesive Strength: Low-Tack Adhesive Labels; Medium-Tack Adhesive Labels; High-Tack Adhesive Labels; Removable Adhesive Labels; Permanent Adhesive Labels
4) By End-Use Industry: Food And Beverage; Pharmaceuticals; Retail; Aerospace And Automotive; Cosmetics And Personal Care
Subsegments:
1) By Polyethylene Terephthalate: White Polyethylene Terephthalate; Matte Polyethylene Terephthalate; Clear Polyethylene Terephthalate; Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate; Metallized Polyethylene Terephthalate2) By Paper: Coated Paper; Kraft Paper; Uncoated Paper; Glossy Paper; Thermal Paper
3) By Vinyl: White Vinyl; UV-resistant Vinyl; Clear Vinyl; Glossy Vinyl; Matte Vinyl
4) By Polypropylene: Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP); Metallized Polypropylene; Clear Polypropylene; Matte Polypropylene; White Polypropylene
5) By Specialty Substrates: Holographic Films; Security Label Materials; Textured Films; Synthetic Papers; Eco-friendly Or Biodegradable Films
Key Companies Profiled: Avery Dennison Corporation; Zebra Technologies Corporation; LINTEC Corporation; RS Components Ltd.; Thermax Limited
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
- Avery Dennison Corporation
- Zebra Technologies Corporation
- LINTEC Corporation
- RS Components Ltd.
- Thermax Limited
- Bostik Inc.
- Omega Engineering Inc.
- AG POLY PACKS PRIVATE LIMITED
- Shenzhen United Foison Technology Co. Ltd
- Shenzhen Likexin Industrial Co. Ltd
- Vintech Polymers Pvt. Ltd
- SATO Holdings Corporation
- Label-Aid Systems Inc.
- Terragene S.A.
- Gravic Inc.
- Guangzhou Chuangyin Technology Co. Ltd.
- Telatemp Corporation
- Papro Industries Inc.
- Dongguan Xinyurui Office Supplies Co. Ltd
- Hengyuan Label Technology Co. Ltd