AWA publishes Release Liner Market Report 2025

Alexander Watson Associates (AWA) has published its AWA Release Liner Market Report 2025, offering a detailed and data-driven overview of a market undergoing continued transformation.

Following a period marked by disruption and atypical demand cycles, the global release liner market has entered a new phase of measured recovery. The report comprehensively analyzes market developments over the past year and future projections through 2027.

2023 was notably impacted by sharp declines across key application areas, most significantly within the label market, which accounts for nearly half of global release liner usage.

Europe was the most heavily affected region, registering a year-on-year contraction of 11.1 percent. In contrast, 2024 saw signs of stabilization, particularly in European labelstock demand. Despite this, broader recovery was uneven due to persistent macroeconomic headwinds, including sluggish global growth, supply chain constraints, and reduced consumer spending.

Nevertheless, AWA research indicates that the global release liner market expanded by 4.8 percent in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4 percent between 2024 and 2027.

The 2025 edition introduces several enhancements that reflect evolving global dynamics, including the Global Trade Impact Assessment, a detailed evaluation of trade policy shifts, tariff changes, and geopolitical developments. It analyzes how these factors influence cross-border supply and demand within the release liner market.

The latest report also includes the Regional Deep Dive: Asia, offering deeper insights into regional market structures, emerging trends, and key growth drivers.

The company has also included the In-house vs Commercial Analysis, offering more granular analysis of in-house vs commercial volumes across end-use segments and the Macro-trend assessment with an overview of key market drivers on a macro level and for specific end markets.

‘The AWA Release Liner Market Report 2025 remains a foundational reference tool for stakeholders across the value chain, including raw material suppliers, release liner manufacturers and pressure-sensitive laminate producers. The report delivers robust quantitative and qualitative insights into critical segments such as pressure-sensitive labels, tapes, hygiene, medical, graphic arts, and industrial applications. These insights are based on extensive primary research, providing an authoritative benchmark for strategic planning and investment decisions,’ said the company in a statement.