PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1660677
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1660677
In-Mold Labels Market Report by Material, Technology, Printing Technology, Printing Inks, End-Use, and Region 2025-2033
The global in-mold labels market size reached USD 3.8 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 5.2 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.42% during 2025-2033. The rising demand for aesthetically appealing packaging, increasing focus on product presentation, and the growing consumer preference for sustainable packaging represent some of the key factors driving the market.
The Advent of 3D In-mold Labeling Technology Augmenting the Market Growth
The use of 3D in-mold labeling offers leading produces the opportunity to replace metal forms, paints, dipped coatings, pad printing, and other post-production decorative processes with long-lasting, premium labels that can be applied in just one step to produce a completely decorated resin part within the mold, which is contributing to the market. By permitting the use of high-quality images across container surfaces, independent of the texture, size, or form of the mold, 3D in-mold labeling is also positively influencing the market. Moreover, continual technological advancements in film have improved the labels' formability, increased the depth of draw, increased durability, and helped prevent image distortion along edges, which is propelling the market.
Competitive analysis such as market structure, market share by key players, player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. The market structure is highly fragmented with a large number of players including international and local players due to product differentiation, portfolio, and pricing. The volume of new entrants is moderate in the in-mold labels industry due to high market growth potential, the scope for innovation, and the introduction of new technologies.
What are In-Mold Labels?
In-mold labels (IML) are a common and cutting-edge way of embellishing and labeling plastic items, especially in the field of packaging. The development and production of the label itself mark the beginning of the in-mold labeling process. There are various processes involved in the in-mold labeling process. First, molds are filled with a pre-printed label or film that has the necessary visuals, text, and branding components. After closing them, molten plastic is poured inside to take on the shape of the mold and adhere to the label. They are fused with the object when the plastic cools and hardens, forming a strong and seamless connection. Usually, the labels are composed of a lightweight, flexible, and long-lasting substance, such as polypropylene or polyethylene. They may be imprinted with vivid colors, elaborate patterns, product details, branding components, barcodes, or QR codes. Depending on the desired aesthetic outcome, the labels may be opaque, translucent, or transparent. Additionally, they are included in the molding process itself, as opposed to conventional labeling techniques, which entail attaching labels to a product's surface after it has been created. They are put into the mold before the plastic is pumped, fusing the label and the product together seamlessly.
COVID-19 Impact:
Numerous production facilities stopped operating as a result of the government-ordered lockdown that was enforced across many nations, which temporarily reduced the number of In-mold labels produced overall. Players had to reduce capacity or temporarily halt output due to the implementation of new processes to reduce risk and the execution of social isolation and lockout measures. Due to the concern of contracting an infection, the lack of technicians and laborers had a greater influence on this. Several companies suffered losses during this epidemic as a result of the restrictions on the transfer of products, restrictions on the movement of vehicles, and labor scarcity. In addition, the widespread concern over coronavirus, the leading players' plans for technical innovation and research and development had been delayed or abandoned. However, as soon as the number of cases began to decline and the government offered relaxations, the players resumed their activity. In addition, players made major ongoing technological advancements when operations resumed producing goods with higher levels of safety, speed, and efficiency.
In-Mold Labels Market Trends:
The rising demand for aesthetically appealing packaging solutions majorly drives the global market. With the increasing focus on product presentation and consumer appeal, companies across industries, such as food and beverage, personal care, and consumer goods, are adopting in-mold labeling to differentiate their products on store shelves and enhance their brand image, thus impacting the market. Along with this, the growing consumer preference for sustainable packaging is significantly supporting the market as IML eliminates the need for additional materials and reduces waste. In addition, consumers are inclined toward in-mold labeling over traditional labeling methods due to cost advantages. By integrating labeling and molding processes, manufacturers are streamlining production, reducing labor costs, and eliminating additional labeling equipment, which is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Apart from this, governments across the globe are implementing stricter regulations on product labeling, especially in industries, such as food and pharmaceuticals, propelling the market. Furthermore, technological advancements in printing processes, such as digital printing and high-definition graphics to enhance the quality and versatility of in-mold labels are creating a positive market outlook. Some of the other factors driving the market include rapid industrialization and significant growth in the automotive industry.
Key Market Segmentation:
Material Insights:
- Polypropylene
- Polyethylene
- Polyvinyl Chloride
- ABS Resins
- Others
Technology Insights:
- Extrusion Blow-Molding Process
- Injection Molding Process
- Thermoforming
Printing Technology Insights:
- Flexographic Printing
- Offset Printing
- Gravure Printing
- Digital Printing
- Others
Printing Inks Insights:
- UV Curable Inks
- Thermal Cured Inks
- Water-Soluble Inks
- Others
End-Use Insights:
- Personal Care
- Consumer Durables
- Food and Beverage
- Automotive
- Others
Regional Insights:
- Europe
- North America
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East and Africa
- Latin America
- The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. According to the report, North America was the largest market for the in-mold labels. Some of the factors driving North America in-mold labels market included significant growth in the automotive industry, rapid industrialization, continual technological advancements, etc.
Competitive Landscape:
- The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global in-mold labels market. Competitive analysis such as market structure, market share by key players, player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. Some of the companies covered are CCL Industries, Inc., Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH, Huhtamaki Group, Coveris Holdings S.A., Cenveo Inc., Fuji Seal International, Inc., Multicolor Corporation, EVCO Plastics, Innovia Films Ltd., Inland Label and Marketing Services, LLC, etc. Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
- 1.What was the size of the global in-mold labels market in 2024?
- 2.What is the expected growth rate of the global in-mold labels market during 2025-2033?
- 3.What are the key factors driving the global in-mold labels market?
- 4.What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global in-mold labels market?
- 5.What is the breakup of the global in-mold labels market based on the material?
- 6.What is the breakup of the global in-mold labels market based on the technology?
- 7.What is the breakup of the global in-mold labels market based on printing technology?
- 8.What is the breakup of the global in-mold labels market based on the printing inks?
- 9. What is the breakup of the global in-mold labels market based on the end-use?
- 10.What are the key regions in the global in-mold labels market?
- 11.Who are the key players/companies in the global in-mold labels market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global In-Mold Labels Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Breakup by Material
- 5.5 Market Breakup by Technology
- 5.6 Market Breakup by Printing Technology
- 5.7 Market Breakup by Printing Inks
- 5.8 Market Breakup by End-Use
- 5.9 Market Breakup by Region
- 5.10 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Material
- 6.1 Polypropylene
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Polyethylene
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Polyvinyl Chloride
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
- 6.4 ABS Resins
- 6.4.1 Market Trends
- 6.4.2 Market Forecast
- 6.5 Others
- 6.5.1 Market Trends
- 6.5.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Technology
- 7.1 Extrusion Blow-Molding Process
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Injection Molding Process
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
- 7.3 Thermoforming
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Printing Technology
- 8.1 Flexographic Printing
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Offset Printing
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
- 8.3 Gravure Printing
- 8.3.1 Market Trends
- 8.3.2 Market Forecast
- 8.4 Digital Printing
- 8.4.1 Market Trends
- 8.4.2 Market Forecast
- 8.5 Others
- 8.5.1 Market Trends
- 8.5.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Printing Inks
- 9.1 UV Curable Inks
- 9.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2 Thermal Cured Inks
- 9.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2 Market Forecast
- 9.3 Water-Soluble Inks
- 9.3.1 Market Trends
- 9.3.2 Market Forecast
- 9.4 Others
- 9.4.1 Market Trends
- 9.4.2 Market Forecast
10 Market Breakup by End-Use
- 10.1 Personal Care
- 10.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.1.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2 Consumer Durables
- 10.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3 Food and Beverage
- 10.3.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.2 Market Forecast
- 10.4 Automotive
- 10.4.1 Market Trends
- 10.4.2 Market Forecast
- 10.5 Others
- 10.5.1 Market Trends
- 10.5.2 Market Forecast
11 Market Breakup by Region
- 11.1 Europe
- 11.1.1 Market Trends
- 11.1.2 Market Forecast
- 11.2 North America
- 11.2.1 Market Trends
- 11.2.2 Market Forecast
- 11.3 Asia Pacific
- 11.3.1 Market Trends
- 11.3.2 Market Forecast
- 11.4 Middle East and Africa
- 11.4.1 Market Trends
- 11.4.2 Market Forecast
- 11.5 Latin America
- 11.5.1 Market Trends
- 11.5.2 Market Forecast
12 SWOT Analysis
- 12.1 Overview
- 12.2 Strengths
- 12.3 Weaknesses
- 12.4 Opportunities
- 12.5 Threats
13 Value Chain Analysis
14 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 14.1 Overview
- 14.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 14.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 14.4 Degree of Competition
- 14.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 14.6 Threat of Substitutes
15 Price Analysis
16 Competitive Landscape
- 16.1 Market Structure
- 16.2 Key Players
- 16.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 16.3.1 CCL Industries, Inc.
- 16.3.2 Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH
- 16.3.3 Huhtamaki Group
- 16.3.4 Coveris Holdings S.A.
- 16.3.5 Cenveo Inc.
- 16.3.6 Fuji Seal International, Inc.
- 16.3.7 Multicolor Corporation
- 16.3.8 EVCO Plastics
- 16.3.9 Innovia Films Ltd.
- 16.3.10 Inland Label and Marketing Services, LLC
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Global: In-Mold Labels Market: Major Drivers and Challenges
- Figure 2: Global: In-Mold Labels Market: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2019-2024
- Figure 3: Global: In-Mold Labels Market: Breakup by Material (in %), 2024
- Figure 4: Global: In-Mold Labels Market: Breakup by Technology (in %), 2024
- Figure 5: Global: In-Mold Labels Market: Breakup by Printing Technology (in %), 2024
- Figure 6: Global: In-Mold Labels Market: Breakup by Printing Inks (in %), 2024
- Figure 7: Global: In-Mold Labels Market: Breakup by End-Use (in %), 2024
- Figure 8: Global: In-Mold Labels Market: Breakup by Region (in %), 2024
- Figure 9: Global: In-Mold Labels Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Billion USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 10: Global: In-Mold Labels Industry: SWOT Analysis
- Figure 11: Global: In-Mold Labels Industry: Value Chain Analysis
- Figure 12: Global: In-Mold Labels Industry: Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- Figure 13: Global: In-Mold Labels (Polypropylene) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 14: Global: In-Mold Labels (Polypropylene) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 15: Global: In-Mold Labels (Polyethylene) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 16: Global: In-Mold Labels (Polyethylene) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 17: Global: In-Mold Labels (Polyvinyl Chloride) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 18: Global: In-Mold Labels (Polyvinyl Chloride) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 19: Global: In-Mold Labels (ABS Resins) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 20: Global: In-Mold Labels (ABS Resins) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 21: Global: In-Mold Labels (Other Materials) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 22: Global: In-Mold Labels (Other Materials) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 23: Global: In-Mold Labels (Extrusion Blow-Molding Process) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 24: Global: In-Mold Labels (Extrusion Blow-Molding Process) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 25: Global: In-Mold Labels (Injection Molding Process) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 26: Global: In-Mold Labels (Injection Molding Process) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 27: Global: In-Mold Labels (Thermoforming) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 28: Global: In-Mold Labels (Thermoforming) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 29: Global: In-Mold Labels (Flexographic Printing) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 30: Global: In-Mold Labels (Flexographic Printing) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 31: Global: In-Mold Labels (Offset Printing) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 32: Global: In-Mold Labels (Offset Printing) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 33: Global: In-Mold Labels (Gravure Printing) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 34: Global: In-Mold Labels (Gravure Printing) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 35: Global: In-Mold Labels (Digital Printing) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 36: Global: In-Mold Labels (Digital Printing) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 37: Global: In-Mold Labels (Other Printing Technologies) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 38: Global: In-Mold Labels (Other Printing Technologies) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 39: Global: In-Mold Labels (UV Curable Inks) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 40: Global: In-Mold Labels (UV Curable Inks) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 41: Global: In-Mold Labels (Thermal Cured Inks) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 42: Global: In-Mold Labels (Thermal Cured Inks) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 43: Global: In-Mold Labels (Water-Soluble Inks) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 44: Global: In-Mold Labels (Water-Soluble Inks) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 45: Global: In-Mold Labels (Other Printing Inks) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 46: Global: In-Mold Labels (Other Printing Inks) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 47: Global: In-Mold Labels (Personal Care) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 48: Global: In-Mold Labels (Personal Care) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 49: Global: In-Mold Labels (Consumer Durables) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 50: Global: In-Mold Labels (Consumer Durables) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 51: Global: In-Mold Labels (Food and Beverage) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 52: Global: In-Mold Labels (Food and Beverage) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 53: Global: In-Mold Labels (Automotive) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 54: Global: In-Mold Labels (Automotive) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 55: Global: In-Mold Labels (Other End-Uses) Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 56: Global: In-Mold Labels (Other End-Uses) Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 57: Europe: In-Mold Labels Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 58: Europe: In-Mold Labels Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 59: North America: In-Mold Labels Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 60: North America: In-Mold Labels Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 61: Asia Pacific: In-Mold Labels Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 62: Asia Pacific: In-Mold Labels Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 63: Middle East and Africa: In-Mold Labels Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 64: Middle East and Africa: In-Mold Labels Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Figure 65: Latin America: In-Mold Labels Market: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2019 & 2024
- Figure 66: Latin America: In-Mold Labels Market Forecast: Sales Value (in Million USD), 2025-2033
List of Tables
- Table 1: Global: In-Mold Labels Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2024 and 2033
- Table 2: Global: In-Mold Labels Market Forecast: Breakup by Material (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 3: Global: In-Mold Labels Market Forecast: Breakup by Technology (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 4: Global: In-Mold Labels Market Forecast: Breakup by Printing Technology (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 5: Global: In-Mold Labels Market Forecast: Breakup by Printing Inks (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 6: Global: In-Mold Labels Market Forecast: Breakup by End-Use (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 7: Global: In-Mold Labels Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (in Million USD), 2025-2033
- Table 8: Global: In-Mold Labels Market Structure
- Table 9: Global: In-Mold Labels Market: Key Players
