Linerless Labels Market Size, Share, Trends, & Industry Analysis Report: By Product Type (Water-Based, Solvent-Based, Hot Melt-Based, UV Curable, and Others), By Printing Technology, By Adhesion, By End Use, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034

The global linerless labels market size is expected to reach USD 2.81 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Linerless Labels Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product Type (Water-Based, Solvent-Based, Hot Melt-Based, UV Curable, and Others), By Printing Technology, By Adhesion, By End Use, and By Region – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Linerless labels are pressure-sensitive labels that are produced without a release liner. Instead of a backing paper, these labels feature a release coating directly applied to the top surface, allowing them to be wound onto a roll without the adhesive sticking to the layer below. When dispensed, the label is peeled directly from the roll, eliminating the waste associated with traditional label liners. This innovative design contributes to more labels per roll, reduced storage space, and lower transportation costs, making them an increasingly attractive option across various industries such as food and beverages, e-commerce, and others.

The linerless labels market is witnessing growth driven by a growing focus on sustainability and operational efficiency. Furthermore, the increased label density per roll leads to fewer roll changes and less downtime in labeling processes, enhancing productivity. The cost benefits associated with reduced material usage, transportation, and waste disposal are also significant factors propelling market demand and development. Continuous advancements in adhesive technology and printing capabilities are further expanding the application scope of linerless labels across diverse end-use sectors.

Linerless Labels Market Report Highlights:

By product type, the hot melt-based segment accounted for a major revenue share in 2024 due to the strong adhesion properties and versatility of hot melt adhesives across a wide range of applications, making them a preferred choice for high-volume labeling needs globally.

By printing technology, the flexo printing dominated the market share in 2024 due to its efficiency in handling long print runs and its compatibility with diverse substrates.

By adhesion, the permanent adhesion segment accounted for a major revenue share in 2024, driven by the extensive need for secure and long-lasting labeling across a multitude of industries

By end use, the food & beverages held the largest market share in 2024 due to the high volume of packaged goods in this sector, where linerless labels are extensively used for product identification, branding, and providing essential consumer information worldwide.

By region, Europe accounted for the largest share of the linerless labels market in 2024 due to stringent environmental regulations promoting sustainable packaging solutions.

Some of the major players in the linerless labels market include Avery Dennison Corporation, Multi-Color Corporation, CCL Industries Inc., Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH, Coveris Management GmbH, Mondi Group, UPM Raflatac (UPM), Herma GmbH, SATO Holdings Corporation, Cenveo Corporation, and Fort Dearborn Company.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the Linerless Labels market report based on product type, printing technology, adhesion, end use, and region:

By Product Type Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Water-Based

Solvent-Based

Hot Melt-Based

UV Curable

Others

By Printing Technology Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Digital Printing

Flexo Printing

Offset Printing

Letterpress

Gravure Printing

Screen Printing

Others

By Adhesion Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Permanent

Removable

Repositionable

Others

By End-Use Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

Retail

Food & Beverages

Home & personal care

Logistics

Pharmaceuticals

Others

By Regional Outlook (Revenue – USD Billion, 2020–2034)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia-Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America