The outlook for the thermal label market in the Asia-Pacific region is very positive and is expected to achieve significant growth in the next few years. Here are some key trends and predictions:
Market growth: Projected to grow from $4.3 billion in 2024 to $6.8 billion in 2029, representing a CAGR of 9.60%1.
Growth drivers include growing demand for labeling and standardized packaged item quality in the retail and food and beverage industries, as well as the adoption of POS systems in restaurants, food franchises, and grocery stores.
Technological advances: The integration of Industry 4.0 technology with printing and pasting label machines helps to provide real-time monitoring in the food and beverage industry.
Product innovation: Well-known companies in the market have launched innovative products to capture consumers' attention and expand their product portfolios.
Rise of e-commerce: The growing trend of e-commerce and related improvements in warehouse operations are expected to contribute to the market growth. For example, India's e-commerce industry is expected to grow by 21.5 percent to $74.8 billion in 2022.
These data indicate that the thermal paper market in APAC is expanding, especially in POS systems, label printing and packaging. With technological advancements and increasing consumer demand, the market is expected to continue to grow.