In Mold Labels Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

Market Overview

The in-mold labeling labels market is expected to register a CAGR of 9% by the end of the forecast period 2021-2026. These labels serve as an integral part of the final product that is delivered as a pre-decorated item. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the supply chain for the industry. 

• The in-mold labeling provides the user with higher decorating options than other methods. The labels are strong and durable and can withstand both rough handlings, shipment-induced scuffing, provide Maximum print quality, Wide range of look & feel options, enables Quick design changeovers, Shorter production time and lower production costs, are Strong and hygienic, and Environmentally-friendly.
• The players in the industry, owing to the advantages offered by it, are increasingly looking forward to adopting IMLs. P&G partnered with Multi-Color Corporation to incorporate a more premium look and feel in their laundry packaging for a better shelf presence. MCC, to deliver a cold foil in-mold label to P&G, transitioned the large volumes of labels across all print technologies, including their entire liquid laundry portfolio and delivered on the desired design intent,.
• In September 2019, Cosmo Films launched a high tear-resistant synthetic paper, polypropylene films for repositionable and removable label applications, matte coated pressure-sensitive label stock films, transparent in-mold label film, high-speed WAL film, and pearlized metalized WAL film. Such instances are indicative of the fact that the in-mold label market is expected to grow over the forecast period.
• Moreover, companies are also investing in in-mold labeling systems that enable them to shorten production time and achieve higher print quality. For instance, in January 2020, announced that it received an order from a Brazilian plastic manufacturer for a robotic system of In-Mold Labeling (IML) system.

Scope of the Report

In-mold labels are formed by fusing high-quality graphic images on plastic containers through processes such as injection molding, blow molding, and thermoforming. The report segments the market by End-user Industry (Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Cosmetics), and Geography.

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Key Market Trends

Food & Beverage Industry is Expected to Hold the largest Share.

• In-mold labeling is expected to exhibit maximum adoption in the food and beverage industry due to the importance of the aesthetic value of packaging in the food and beverage sector. Packaging helps increase the shelf-life of the products and helps attract potential customers.
• In-mold labels are made of a layer of high barrier materials between two layers of polypropylene. This superior barrier makes in-mold labels suitable for the food and beverage industry as it helps increase the shelf-life of the packaged food, thus reducing food wastage significantly.
• The IML and the containers manufactured through in-mold labeling can withstand ultra-low temperatures; thus, they are useful as Ice cream Containers, Yogurt Container, Butter Containers, a Cheese container, Jam container, and other frozen item Food Containers.
• Significant product developments and innovations made by the companies are expected to boost the market growth in the forecast period. For instance, in August 2019, Silafrica, a packaging supplier to the East Africa region, added a new Injection Compression Molding (ICM) manufacturing capabilities. It provides almost similar benefits of traditional injection molding while maintaining comparable strength and rigidity. Additionally, the packaging can be produced with in-mold labeling.

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