Release liner is also called a carrier or backing paper. It is used to carry or hold onto the sticky substrate until it is ready to release. It can be paper-based, film-based, and poly-coated-paper based or even contain unique substrate such as metalized films as their base. The majority of the release liner substrate is silicone coated, allowing whatever the liner is carrying to release when the timing is appropriate. They are widely used across medical applications such as metalized papers/films as their base. Industrial application of liners covers weatherproofing, roofing shingles, and insulation products.
Global release liners market was valued at US$ 13.90 Billion in 2021 in terms of revenue, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period (2022 to 2030).
Drivers
Rising demand for an industrial label that plays an important role in the overall packaging industry and in the supply chain of a product is primarily fueling the market growth of release liners. According to the Coherent Market Insights, around 51% of the global release liners market is in pressure-sensitive label-stock application followed by tapes application. Also, expanding end-user industry across developing regions such as Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and Latin America is further anticipated to foster the market growth of release liners.
Rising consumption of packaged food owing to its advantage such as ready-to-eat option, instant cooking, and convenience of eating is fueling demand for release liners in food & beverage industry, which in turn is expected to drive the market growth. Expanding cosmetic, pharmaceutical, automotive, and personal care product industry in developing regions is further anticipated to foster the market growth of release liners.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to disruptions in transportation, labor, and ingredients availability. There has also been a shortage of release liners due to supply chain challenges and recall of release liners products over contamination issues, particularly in the U.S., which caused a hindrance to the steady business growth.
However, with the gradual lifting of restrictions and reduction of pandemic-induced constraints, the global release liners industry may witness commendable growth over the years ahead.
Among region, Asia Pacific dominated the global release liners market in 2021, reporting 32% market share in terms of revenue, followed by North America and Europe, respectively
Figure 1. Global Release Liners Market Value Share (%), By Region, 2021
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Market Restraints
Strict government rules and regulations in terms of environmental sustainability are predicted to hinder the market growth of release liners. Most of the release liners are made up of HDPE High Density Polyethylene) and PVC (Polyvinyl chloride) materials that are hazardous to the environment and can impact the health of the humans as well. Stringent European Union regulations and FDA (Food and Drug Administration) regulations have a ban on the use of harmful chemical substances such as PVC which is expected to negatively impact the market growth of release liners.
Increasing presence of China-based release liner manufacturers is creating competition in market as international players are facing strong competition from these players. This factor is expected to restrict the market growth of release liners over the forecast period. As per Coherent Market Insights analysis, China-based release liner manufacturers quote 15% to 20% lower prices than those quoted by established players in market. This can adversely affect market growth of release liners to some extent.
Release Liners Market Report Coverage
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Base Year: | 2021 | Market Size in 2021: | US$ 13.90 Bn |
Historical Data for: | 2017-2020 | Estimated Year: | 2022 |
Forecast Period 2022 to 2030 CAGR: | 6.6% | Forecast Period: | 2022-2030 |
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Mondi AG, Avery Dennison Corporation, 3M, Gascogne Laminates S.A, UPM Raflatac, Rayven LLC and Loparex LLC |
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Market Opportunities
Rising technological advancements by release liners manufacturers to develop next-generation release liners is anticipated to fuel the market growth of release liners over the forecast period. For instance, in May 2022, Mondi, a manufacturer of packaging and paper products, had switched its entire portfolio of glassine-based release liners to certified base paper. This changing approach of Mondi was for the sustainability, which includes developing solutions that are better for the environment. Glassine-based release liners are mainly used for labels, tapes, and medical applications.
Increase in expansion of sustainable product portfolio of key manufactures of release liners in order to meet the rising demand for release liners is anticipated to foster the market growth of release liners. This changing approach of key manufacturers is for the sustainability, which includes developing solutions that are better for the environment. For instance, in March 2021, Loparex, a manufacturer of release liners expanded sustainable product portfolio with ISCC PLUS-Certified Solutions certification for its manufacturing site in Forchheim, Germany. Due to this ISCC PLUS, The International Sustainability & Carbon Certification, Loparex offers high-quality pouch film solutions made up of bio-based polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) from ISCC Compliant sources
Figure 2. Global Release Liners Market Value Share (%), By Substrates, 2021
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On the basis of substrates, in 2021, film accounted for the largest market share of 33.6% in terms of revenue, followed by glassine and clay coated paper.
Recent Developments
Competitive Section
Major players operating in the global release liners market include Mondi AG, Avery Dennison Corporation, 3M, Gascogne Laminates S.A, UPM Raflatac, Rayven LLC., and Loparex LLC.
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