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Packaging and ICT Industry Convergence Propels Advancement of the Global Smart Label Materials Market
Increasing Requirements for Digital Tracing and Tracking in the Retail, Healthcare, and Food & Beverage Value Chains Fuel Growth Strategies
29-Jan-2021
Global
Market Research
K57C-01-00-00-00
CM01852-GL-MT_25219
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Frost & Sullivan’s study of the global smart label materials market analyzes the growth drivers, challenges, and trends that affect participants in this space. The study period is 2017 to 2027 using a base year of 2020 and a forecast period of 2021 to 2027. The global market is segmented into the following regions: Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA), and Asia-Pacific.
A smart label is a developed version of a label with extended functionalities, such as use of technology and sensors. Consumers are able to interact with smart labels by using mobile devices, such as a smartphone. The smart labels considered in this study include radio frequency identification (RFID) labels, electronic article surveillance (EAS), sensing labels, dynamic display, and quick response (QR) codes. These labels utilize the principles of near field communication (NFC) and have in-built sensors and chips for interaction with nearby devices.
Increased demand for smart labels resulted from advancements made in digital printing technology and Industrial Internet of Thing (IIoT) components such as sensors, antennae, and chipsets. IoT has penetrated various industries during the last decade, and devices have become smarter and able to interact with each other by means of NFC. This advancement is expected to accelerate growth for smart label applications. The end industries covered in this research are healthcare and pharmaceuticals, automotive, logistics (including warehouse and transportation), retail, and others (recycling, food & beverage, manufacturing, and aerospace). The major materials used to manufacture a label include coatings, adhesives, substrates, and thermal inks.
Frost & Sullivan estimates the global market for smart label materials at USD1,170.0 million in 2020, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8% between 2020 and 2027 on account of increasing adoption from various industries. Demand for smart label materials is expected to be driven by adoption of smart labels in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. In the next few years, prices for smart labels will decrease, leading to increased use by micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and price-sensitive industries, such as food and beverages and plastic recycling.
Of note, governments across the globe are focused on reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability and recyclability of materials used in day-to-day activities, which is expected to drive the adoption of certain raw materials for smart label manufacturing. For instance, solvent-based products are gradually being replaced by solvent-free or water-based products to reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from labels.
Key Issues Addressed
- What are the product chemistry and end-use application trends in the smart label materials market?
- What are the major challenges that participants in the smart label materials market face?
- What are the key factors that drive and restrict growth in this market?
- What are the major smart label end-industry applications?
- Who are the key market participants?
- What are the regional trends in the market?
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on Smart Label Materials Market
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Smart Label Materials Market Overview and Scope
Smart Label Materials Market Overview and Scope (continued)
Market Segmentation—Product Types
Market Segmentation—Material Type
Geographic Scope
Key Questions This Study Will Answer
Key Trends
Smart Label Materials Market—Regulations
Smart Label Materials Market—Regulations (continued)
Growth and Challenges Impact Assessment Summary
Growth Drivers
Growth Drivers Analysis
Growth Drivers Analysis (continued)
Growth Drivers Analysis (continued)
Growth Drivers Analysis (continued)
Growth Restraints
Growth Restraints Analysis
Growth Restraints Analysis (continued)
Growth Restraints Analysis (continued)
Forecast Assumption Factors, Smart Label Materials Market
Revenue and Unit Shipment Forecast, Smart Labels
Revenue and Unit Shipment Forecast Analysis, Smart Labels
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast by Industry Vertical, Smart Labels
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast Analysis by Industry Vertical, Smart Labels
Percent Unit Shipment Forecast Analysis by Industry Vertical, Smart Labels (continued)
End Industry Mapping for Smart Labels
COVID-19 Impact on Key End-use Industries
Key Growth Metrics for Smart Label Materials Market
Revenue and Volume Shipment Forecast, Smart Label Materials Market
Price Trends, Smart Label Materials Market
Volume Forecast by Material Type, Smart Label Materials Market
Revenue, Volume Shipment, and Price Forecast Analysis, Smart Label Materials Market
Volume Forecast by Region, Smart Label Materials Market
Volume Forecast Analysis by Region, Smart Label Materials Market
Value Chain for Smart Label Materials Market
Value Chain Analysis for Smart Label Materials Market
Key Competitors, Smart Label Materials Market
Competitive Environment, Smart Label Materials Market
Segment Overview
Key Growth Metrics for Substrate Market for Smart Labels
Revenue and Volume Shipment Forecast, Substrate Market for Smart Labels
Revenue and Volume Shipment Forecast Analysis, Smart Label Substrates Market
Volume Shipment Forecast by Substrate Type, Smart Label Substrates Market
Volume Shipment Forecast Analysis by Substrate Type, Substrate Market for Smart Labels
Volume Shipment Forecast Analysis by Substrate Type, Substrate Market for Smart Labels (continued)
Pricing Forecast, Substrate Market for Smart Labels
Pricing Forecast Analysis, Substrate Market for Smart Labels
Revenue Share, Substrate Market for Smart Labels
Competitive Environment, Substrate Market for Smart Labels
Segment Overview
Key Growth Metrics for Smart Label Adhesives Market
Revenue and Volume Shipment Forecast, Smart Label Adhesives Market
Revenue and Volume Shipment Forecast Analysis, Smart Label Adhesives Market
Volume Shipment Forecast by Adhesive Chemistries, Smart Label Adhesives Market
Volume Shipment Forecast Analysis by Adhesive Chemistries, Smart Label Adhesives Market
Volume Shipment Forecast Analysis by Adhesive Chemistries, Smart Label Adhesives Market (continued)
Pricing Forecast, Smart Label Adhesives Market
Pricing Forecast Analysis, Smart Label Adhesives Market
Revenue Share, Smart Label Adhesives Market
Competitive Environment, Smart Label Adhesives Market
Segment Overview
Key Growth Metrics for Smart Label Coatings Market
Revenue and Volume Shipment Forecast, Smart Label Coatings Market
Revenue and Volume Shipment Forecast Analysis, Smart Label Coatings Market
Volume Shipment Forecast by Coating Type, Smart Label Coatings Market
Volume Shipment Forecast Analysis by Coating Type, Smart Label Coatings Market
Volume Shipment Forecast Analysis by Coating Type, Smart Label Coatings Market (continued)
Pricing Forecast, Smart Label Coatings Market
Pricing Forecast Analysis, Smart Label Coatings Market
Revenue Share, Smart Label Coatings Market
Competitive Environment, Smart Label Coatings Market
Segment Overview
Key Growth Metrics for Smart Label Inks Market
Revenue and Volume Shipment Forecast, Smart Label Inks Market
Revenue and Volume Shipment Forecast Analysis, Smart Label Inks Market
Volume Shipment Forecast by Ink Technologies, Smart Label Inks Market
Volume Shipment Forecast Analysis by Ink Technologies, Smart Label Inks Market
Volume Shipment Forecast Analysis by Ink Technologies, Smart Label Inks Market (continued)
Pricing Forecast, Smart Label Inks Market
Pricing Forecast Analysis, Smart Label Inks Market
Revenue Share, Smart Label Inks Market
Competitive Environment, Smart Label Inks Market
The Americas Segment Characteristics and Overview
Key Growth Metrics for Smart Label Materials Market, Americas
Revenue and Volume Shipment Forecast, Smart Label Materials Market, Americas
Percent Volume Shipment Forecast by Material Type, Smart Label Materials Market, Americas
Revenue and Volume Shipment Forecast Analysis, Smart Label Materials Market, the Americas
Percent Volume Shipment Forecast by Sub-region, Smart Label Materials Market, Americas
Percent Volume Forecast Analysis by Sub-region, Smart Label Materials Market, the Americas
Percent Volume Forecast Analysis by Sub-region, Smart Label Materials Market, the Americas (continued)
Percent Volume Forecast Analysis by Sub-region, Smart Label Materials Market, the Americas (continued)
Competitive Environment, Smart Label Materials Market, Americas
Europe Segment Characteristics and Overview
Key Growth Metrics for Smart Label Materials Market, Europe
Revenue and Volume Shipment Forecast, Smart Label Materials Market, Europe
Percent Volume Shipment Forecast by Product Type, Smart Label Materials Market, Europe
Revenue and Volume Shipment Forecast Analysis, Smart Label Materials Market, Europe
Percent Volume Shipment Forecast by Sub-region, Smart Label Materials Market, Europe
Percent Volume Forecast Analysis by Sub-region, Smart Label Materials Market, Europe
Percent Volume Forecast Analysis by Sub-region, Smart Label Materials Market, Europe (continued)
Competitive Environment, Smart Label Materials Market, Europe
Asia-Pacific Segment Characteristics and Overview
Key Growth Metrics for Smart Label Materials Market, Asia-Pacific
Revenue and Volume Shipment Forecast, Smart Label Materials Market, Asia-Pacific
Percent Volume Shipment Forecast by Product Type, Smart Label Materials Market, Asia-Pacific
Revenue and Volume Shipment Forecast Analysis, Smart Label Materials Market, Asia-Pacific
Percent Volume Shipment Forecast by Sub-region, Smart Label Materials Market, Asia-Pacific
Percent Volume Forecast Analysis by Sub-region, Smart Label Materials Market, Asia-Pacific
Percent Volume Forecast Analysis by Sub-region, Smart Label Materials Market, Asia-Pacific (continued)
Percent Volume Forecast Analysis by Sub-region, Smart Label Materials Market, Asia-Pacific (continued)
Competitive Environment, Smart Label Materials Market, Asia-Pacific
MEASA Segment Characteristics and Overview
Key Growth Metrics for Smart Label Materials Market, MEASA
Revenue and Volume Shipment Forecast, Smart Label Materials Market, MEASA
Percent Volume Shipment Forecast by Product Type, Smart Label Materials Market, MEASA
Revenue and Volume Shipment Forecast Analysis, Smart Label Materials Market, MEASA
Percent Volume Shipment Forecast by Sub-region, Smart Label Materials Market, MEASA
Percent Volume Shipment Forecast Analysis by Sub-region, Smart Label Materials Market, MEASA (continued)
Percent Volume Shipment Forecast Analysis by Sub-region, Smart Label Materials Market, MEASA (continued)
Competitive Environment, Smart Label Materials Market, MEASA
Growth Opportunity 1—Increasing Adoption of Smart Labels from the Healthcare Industry, 2020
Growth Opportunity 1—Increasing Adoption of Smart Labels from the Healthcare Industry, 2020 (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2—Increasing Adoption of Smart Labels from the Food & Beverage Industry, 2020
Growth Opportunity 2—Increasing Adoption of Smart Labels from the F&B Industry, 2020 (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3—Optimizing Prices of Conductive Inks for Improved Market Penetration, 2020
Growth Opportunity 3—Optimizing Prices of Conductive Inks for Improved Market Penetration, 2020 (continued)
Growth Opportunity 4—Thin Films for Thinner Smart Labels, 2020
Growth Opportunity 4—Thin Films for Thinner Smart Labels, 2020 (continued)
List of Acronyms
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Key Issues Addressed
- What are the product chemistry and end-use application trends in the smart label materials market?
- What are the major challenges that participants in the smart label materials market face?
- What are the key factors that drive and restrict growth in this market?
- What are the major smart label end-industry applications?
- Who are the key market participants?
- What are the regional trends in the market?
| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| No Index | No |
| Podcast | No |
| Author | Prathmesh Limaye |
| Industries | Chemicals and Materials |
| WIP Number | K57C-01-00-00-00 |
| Is Prebook | No |
| GPS Codes | 9100-A2,9595 |