North America Industrial Labels Market

Based on material, the market is segmented into plastics/polymer, metals and others. The plastics/polymer segment dominated the market in 2023, while the metals are projected to be the fastest–growing segment during the forecast period. Plastic/polymer industrial labels constitute a significant and dynamic segment within the industrial labeling market, offering a versatile alternative to traditional metal labels. This segment encompasses labels made from various plastic or polymer materials, providing unique advantages in terms of flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability to specific industrial applications. Plastic/polymer industrial labels are identification tags or labels crafted from various plastic or polymer materials.

These materials can include polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, vinyl, and other synthetic polymers.

Based on mechanism, the market is segmented into pressure-sensitive, glue-applied, heat transfer, and others. The pressure-sensitive segment dominated the market in 2023. Pressure-sensitive industrial labels are a type of self-adhesive label that adheres to surfaces when pressure is applied. These labels are comprised of three main components: a facestock (the material on which the information is printed), an adhesive layer, and a release liner. The labels are designed to stick to various surfaces upon the application of pressure, without the need for additional heat or solvent activation.

This versatile and convenient labeling solution is widely utilized across diverse industries for various applications. The applications of pressure-sensitive industrial labels span across a multitude of industries, owing to their ease of use and adaptability.

Based on product type, the market is segmented into warning/security labels, branding labels, weatherproof labels, equipment asset tag, and other product types. The warning/security labels segment dominated the market in 2023. Warning/Security Labels serve the critical function of communicating essential safety information and ensuring security measures are adhered to in industrial settings. These labels are designed with distinctive symbols, colors, and text to convey warnings, cautions, or security instructions. Warning labels alert individuals to potential hazards, while security labels help prevent unauthorized access or tampering. The combined category plays a pivotal role in enhancing workplace safety and protecting assets.

The applications of Warning/Security Labels are widespread across industries where safety and security are paramount. These labels are extensively used in manufacturing facilities, chemical plants, construction sites, laboratories, and other industrial environments.

Based on application, the market is segmented into transportation, construction, automotive, consumer durables, agriculture, and others. The transportation segment dominated the market in 2023, while the automotive is projected to be the fastest–growing segment during the forecast period. Transportation industrial label refers to a specialized category of labels designed and utilized for various components and assets in the transportation industry. These labels are engineered to withstand the unique challenges posed by different modes of transportation, including road, rail, air, and sea.

The primary goal of industrial labels in transportation is to provide critical information, enhance safety, and enable efficient logistics and supply chain operations. Labels are applied to vehicles, including trucks, vans, ships, airplanes, and railcars, for identification, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Based on printing technology, the market is segmented into flexography, offset, digital printing, screen printing, and others. The flexography segment dominated the market in 2023, while the digital printing is projected to be the fastest–growing segment during the forecast period. Flexography is extensively used in industrial product packaging labels. It is ideal for printing on various packaging materials, including paper, film, and foils, ensuring the clear and precise representation of product information, barcodes, and branding. The high-quality printing capabilities of flexography make it well-suited for producing barcode labels used in industrial and retail settings.