The Self-adhesive Label Market in Western Europe

Vandagraf International Limited
November 1, 2003
SKU: DEGQ1150335
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Countries covered: Europe

Who should buy this report - packaging converters, label converters, raw materials suppliers, packaging/labels equipment suppliers and brand owners.

This report is a comprehensive update of the existing multi-client report published by Labels & Labelling Consultancy in February 2000. Since then, there has been a great deal of change going on in the labels sector. The market for self-adhesive labels in Western Europe has risen to around 3.9 billion sq. metres p.a and is continuing to grow at between 5% and 6% annually, while filmic label materials continue to achieve double digit annual growth. Although overall label growth has slowed since the mid 1990s and business is arguably getting tougher, significant opportunities (and also threats) exist for label converters, raw materials suppliers, equipment builders and investors. In the face of increasing competition and tighter margins label companies can look for niche opportunities and ways to create added value in terms of product offerings (eg: smart labels, anti-counterfeit labels) and also enhanced levels of service (eg: supply chain management, logistics labels). Technological developments have also been significant with a dramatic increase in automation, particularly in pre-press and digital press design. Not to mention the rapid growth of the internet and e-purchasing. Meanwhile the convergence of the labels and packaging sectors is ongoing and the industry is seeing further consolidation. The aim of this report is to inform those who want and need to understand, not only the numbers and trends, but also the actual driving forces behind the rapid evolution of the labels sector.

Topics to be covered:
  • Self-Adhesive Label and Labelstock markets - Materials (paper, filmics, synthetics) and finished labels - Historical evolution and forecasts


  • Driving Forces in the label industry (globalisation, industry consolidation, e-purchasing / commerce, competing packaging configurations/materials, Product/Prime labels, Variable Information printing -VIP labels, Smart labels-EAS/RFID, Consumer trends, changing Demographics, Convenience packaging, GM foods, Ethnic Foods, Fast food, Brand Protection, counterfeit deterrence, Security requirements)


  • End-usage - Market Share and Growth trends by country (Automotive, Electronics, DIY, Food & Drinks, Health & Beauty, Household products, Industrial / chemical, Pharmaceuticals, Price marking, Software, Textiles, Thermal Direct, Thermal Transfer, Toiletries and Cosmetics, other)


  • Structure of the label / labelstock industry - Profiles of over 100 Western European label converters and labelstock laminators. Who owns whom


  • Label Decoration and Application -Processes and Technologies - Narrow web printing presses (incl. Digital Technology) Label Applicators - Print & Apply, traditional applicators for pre-printed labels - Evolution of Market Share, Installed bases, Growth trends, major suppliers


  • Opportunities for Labelstock, Labels and other raw materials suppliers (added value solutions, full-service provision, Supply Chain and Logistics aspects). Opportunities for label press and equipment suppliers. Opportunities for End-Users (Brand Owners, Retailers).


  • Future trends, growth forecasts for self-adhesive labels and labelstock materials


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