Dubai, UAE – December 2, 2025 — Kings Research has published its latest report, “Global Release Liner Market: Size, Share, Trends & Forecast 2024–2031.” The study presents comprehensive market sizing, segmentation (coating, material, application, region), regional dynamics, and competitive strategies across the release liner industry. The report is particularly valuable for packaging manufacturers, adhesive producers, converters, label suppliers, and industrial end users.
According to Kings Research, the global release liner market was valued at USD 18.36 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow from USD 19.01 billion in 2024 to USD 25.97 billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 4.56% over the forecast period. This growth is supported by rising consumption of pressure-sensitive labels, increased production of tapes and graphics, advancements in silicone-coating technologies, and expanding applications across automotive, medical, electronics, and e-commerce packaging sectors.
Release liners, coated with silicone or non-silicone formulations on paper, film, or specialty substrates, are essential in ensuring controlled release of adhesives, maintaining product integrity, and enabling high-speed converting processes. Their use is expanding as brands demand cleaner, more precise, and more durable adhesive-backed solutions for industrial and consumer applications.
Kings Research highlighted several key factors contributing to the expansion of the release liner market:
- Rising use of pressure-sensitive labels across industries
Growth in food and beverage packaging, pharmaceutical labelling, and FMCG is supporting wider adoption of pressure-sensitive labels that require high-quality release liners.
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, about 60% of packaged foods regulated by the FDA feature nutrition labels, while over 35% of USDA-regulated packaged products include mandatory nutrition labeling (Source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). This high prevalence of packaged food labelling underscores consistent demand for reliable adhesive label systems, directly supporting release liner usage.
- Innovation in silicone coatings and surface treatments
Advancements in solventless silicone systems, UV-curable coatings, and low-platinum technologies are enhancing curing efficiency and reducing material consumption for converters and adhesive manufacturers.
The FDA highlights that all food-contact packaging materials, including adhesives and coatings, are regulated to ensure safety and functional performance (Source: www.fda.gov). This regulatory oversight drives continued investment in compliant, high-performance silicone and coating technologies used in release liner production.
- Strong demand from tapes, hygiene products, and industrial applications
Automotive, electronics, construction, and medical sectors rely heavily on adhesive tapes and engineered components that incorporate release liners for precision and cleanliness.
For example, the FDA notes that packaging and adhesive materials used in medical and food applications must meet strict safety and functional standards, reinforcing the need for high-quality liner materials that maintain stability and cleanliness during manufacturing. Such compliance requirements sustain steady demand for advanced release liner-based adhesive solutions.
- Shift toward sustainable and recyclable liner materials
Paper-based liners, recycled substrates, and fiber-based specialty materials are gaining traction as brands align with regulatory expectations and sustainability goals. Academic research highlights that food packaging plays an essential role in protection, preservation, transport, and quality assurance, emphasizing the growing need for safer and more sustainable packaging-label materials (Source: www.mdpi.com). This trend is accelerating the adoption of recyclable and fiber-based release liners.
- Growth of e-commerce and flexible packaging
Rising parcel volumes and the shift toward lightweight packaging formats are increasing the consumption of labels, films, and adhesive components that depend on release liners.
According to a USPS-OIG report, international inbound and outbound package volumes remain a key contributor to postal logistics, even though growth patterns fluctuate annually. Sustained parcel movements in global commerce reinforce the need for reliable labelling and packaging materials, indirectly supporting demand for release liners.
Key advantages for packaging manufacturers, converters, and industrial end users
- Improved label and adhesive performance through consistent release properties
- Operational efficiency with high-speed processing and reduced adhesive transfer
- Sustainability benefits from recyclable and fiber-based liner options
- Compatibility with a wide range of adhesives, films, tapes, and laminates
- Growing opportunities in electronics, automotive, medical, and logistics sectors
Regional Insights
- Asia-Pacific (APAC) dominated the release liner market in 2023 due to strong manufacturing activity, rapid growth in packaging, electronics assembly, and expanding automotive production across China, India, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. The presence of large converting operations and adhesive manufacturers continues to reinforce regional leadership.
- Europe remains a major growth region, supported by high adoption of sustainable packaging materials, strong demand from medical and hygiene product manufacturers, and robust innovation in paper-based release liner substrates. Advanced regulations for packaging waste and circularity further drive material optimization and product development.
Competitive Landscape
The release liner market is moderately competitive, with global manufacturers and regional converters focusing on coating technologies, sustainable substrates, and high-performance specialty liners.
Key companies covered in the report include Ahlstrom, Laufenberg GmbH, Techlan, Quanjiao Guangtai Adhesive Products Co., Ltd., Loparex, UPM-Kymmene Corporation, Dow, Sappi Group, ITASA, delfortgroup AG, Avery Dennison Corporation, Premier Coating & Converters Ltd., 3M, Gleicher Manufacturing Corporation, and Mondi.
Market leaders are investing in advanced silicone-coating lines, fiber-based and recyclable liner materials, precision converting capabilities, and customized solutions for high-growth applications such as medical devices, EV components, and electronics assembly.
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All market data are sourced from Kings Research proprietary analysis, validated against credible government publications and peer-reviewed research papers. Examples cited include: European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), European Commission Packaging Waste Framework, and corporate disclosures of Avery Dennison, UPM-Kymmene Corporation, and 3M.