Adhesives Mag logo
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Adhesives Mag logo
  • NEW PRODUCTS
  • NEWS
    • Adhesives & Sealants Headlines
    • Mergers/Acquisitions
    • Market Trends
    • TOP 20
  • TOPICS
    • Finished Adhesives and Sealants
    • Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs)
    • Coatings
    • Raw Materials and Chemicals
    • Materials Handling/Processing
    • Meter/Mix/Dispense
    • Curing
    • Testing/Quality Control
    • Packaging of Adhesives & Sealants
    • Converting/Packaging
    • Composites
    • Sustainability
  • EVENTS
    • ASI Academy
    • Events Calendar
  • COLUMNS
    • European Perspectives
    • Strategic Solutions
    • Supply Chain Strategies
    • Tape Talk
  • MULTIMEDIA
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Webinars
    • eBooks
  • EXPLORE
    • Adhesives in Action
    • Blog
    • ASI Store
    • Industry Links
    • Market Research
    • Classifieds
  • DIRECTORIES
    • Buyers' Guide
    • Global Adhesives & Sealants Directory
    • Raw Materials, Chemicals, Polymers and Additives Handbook
    • Equipment Handbook
    • Distributor Directory
  • EMAGAZINE
    • EMAGAZINE
    • ARCHIVE ISSUES
    • ADVERTISE
      • Custom Content & Marketing Services
    • CONTACT
  • SIGN UP!
Market TrendsAdhesives & Sealants HeadlinesConverting/PackagingPressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs)End User NewsInfo for Packaging

Pressure-Sensitive Tapes Market Helping Release Liner Market to Grow

April 7, 2015

AWA Alexander Watson Associates recently released its “Global Release Liner Market Update 2015.” The estimated global volume consumption of release liner was 43,984 million sq m in 2014, according to the report.

Regionally, Asia consumed 37% of this total—ahead of both Europe and North America, each of which had a 28% market share. The emerging economies of South America and Africa/Middle East, now represent 4% and 3% of the world market, respectively.  

Pressure-sensitive labelstock remains the prime end-use segment for both paper- and film-based liner; this segment grew by 4% in 2014. The globally market for pressure-sensitive tapes grew most dynamically, at 9.7%.

For more information, visit www.awa-bv.com.

KEYWORDS: market reports release liners

Share This Story

Looking for a reprint of this article?
From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today!

Recommended Content

JOIN TODAY
to unlock your recommendations.

Already have an account? Sign In

  • 2026 ASI Top 20: Leading Global Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturers

    2026 ASI Top 20: Leading Global Adhesives and Sealants Manufacturers

    Every year, we study the leading worldwide manufacturers...
    Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs)
    By: Karen Parker
  • PSA Market

    Trends and Opportunities in Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives: Sustainability, Innovation, and Market Growth

    The pressure-sensitive adhesives market is growing...
    Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs)
    By: Parag Shah and Chirag Tripathi
  • science test tubes

    2026 Adhesives and Sealants Raw Materials Roundup

    After more than two years of contraction, the...
    Raw Materials and Chemicals
    By: Karen Parker
Manage My Account
  • eMagazine Issues
  • Newsletters
  • Online Registration
  • Manage My Preferences
  • Subscription Customer Service

More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the Adhesives and Sealants Industry audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of Adhesives and Sealants Industry or its parent company, BNP Media. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep!

close
  • Assembly automation for medical device manufacturing
    Sponsored byNordson EFD

    Three Proven Principles Powering Quality Assembly

Popular Stories

Image of a computer keyboard with the letters N E W S highlighted

Huntsman to Merge with Olin, Creating $12 Billion Chemicals Leader

Image of a computer keyboard with the letters N E W S highlighted

H.B. Fuller Announces Offer to Buy Advanced Medical Solutions Group

Picture of the words Ask 3M in red and white

3M Launches AI-Powered Tool That Provides Access to Technical Expertise

ASI 2026 Top 20 Adhesives & Sealants List

Events

September 15, 2026

Coatings Trends & Technologies Summit

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.

September 16, 2026

World Adhesive & Sealant Conference (WAC) 2026

As the industry’s premier international event, WAC 2026 offers a unique opportunity for professionals from every continent to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of the sector.
View All Submit An Event

Products

Structural Adhesives: Properties, Characterization and Applications

Structural Adhesives: Properties, Characterization and Applications

See More Products

Related Articles

  • Waterproof Tapes Market to Grow at 6.97%

    See More
  • Global Packaging Tapes Market to Grow 5%

    See More
  • Seam Tapes Market to Grow 6%

    See More

Related Products

See More Products
  • Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Applications

  • Technology of Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives and Products

  • Overcoming Formulation Challenges with Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (Virtual Course 9/23/26)

See More Products

Events

View AllSubmit An Event
  • September 9, 2020

    AWAVirtual™ Label Release Liner Industry Seminar

    The AWAVirtual™ Label Release Liner Seminar is a key event for anyone involved in the pressure-sensitive label and release liner market as a supplier, producer, converter, or user.
View AllSubmit An Event

Related Directories

  • Pressure Sensitive Tape Council

    The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) is a nonprofit North American trade association dedicated to helping the industry produce quality pressure sensitive adhesive tape products in the global marketplace. PSTC members range in size from privately owned companies with less than 50 employees to multi-national, fortune 100 companies.
×

Keep the info flowing with our newsletters!

Get the latest industry updates tailored your way.

JOIN TODAY!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Manufacturing Division
    • Store
    • Want More
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • Newsletters
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey & Sample
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Youtube
    • X (Twitter)
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2026. All Rights Reserved BNP Media, Inc. and BNP Media II, LLC.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing