Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator Market Snapshot

The global Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator Market size is estimated to reach USD 1,949.6 million by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 5.3%. The market is projected to be valued at USD 1,163.2 million in 2023.

In the shrink sleeve label applicator market, the food and beverages segments collectively generated revenue of USD 614 million in 2022, according to the annual market analysis conducted by Future Market Insights.

Based on the country, India is projected to pace at a significant CAGR of 6.7% over the estimated period, as per the latest FMI estimates. Europe region is expected to enjoy a prominent slice of the overall shrink sleeve label applicator industry.

The Market Auguring Well on the back of these Factors:

  • Extensive deployment in the food and beverages industry to label cans, boxes, glass, tubs, and PET. The equipment offers itself as an ideal labeling solution for goods that have to deal with moisture and friction.
  • Thriving packaging machinery has been instrumental in the emergence of shrink sleeve label applicators to meet high-volume labeling demands. As a result, new labeling technologies have been emerging.
  • End users are optimizing their rigid packaging formats for labeling through new equipment released by shrink sleeve label applicator manufacturers.
  • Growing focus on the packaging and labeling of products for branding purposes has catalyzed the use of shrink sleeve label applicators. As a result, manufacturers are introducing cutting-edge packaging machinery to label products.
  • Increasing demand for applicators that are low maintenance, cost-efficient, and offer a diverse range of labeling uses in end-use industries.
  • Surging popularity of semi-automatic label applicators in industries that can embrace automated manufacturing and workflows.
Attribute Details
Market Size 2018 USD 978.0 million
Market Size 2022 USD 1,104.7 million
Market Size 2023 USD 1,163.2 million
Market Size 2033 USD 1,949.6 million
Historical Period CAGR (2018 to 2022) 3.1%
Forecast Period CAGR (2023 to 2033) 5.3%
Top 3 Countries Market Share (2023) More than 33%

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How do the Stringent Regulatory Requirements for Labelling Uplift Market Growth?

Labeling products is an essential part of any industry as it provides the required information about the products. Depending on the specific industry that a player operates in, there are various rules and regulations associated with packaging as well as labeling.

For instance, the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries have strict labeling requirements prescribing product-specific labels, barcode standards for logistics and shipping bottles, containers, and many more.

Failure to comply with any of these regulations and standards can result in fines. On the back of these factors, all manufacturers operating in the market are adopting labels for regulatory purposes.

Stringent regulatory requirement associated with labeling, especially in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries drives the shrink sleeve label applicator market growth substantially.

How Modernization of the Packaging Machinery Industry Shape Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator Market Growth?

Technological advancements associated with packaging types of machinery are one of crucial factors that propel the demand for shrink sleeve label applicators in the market.

Consistently rising production output from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries led manufacturers across the globe to utilize and adopt shrink sleeve label applicators for labeling purposes on bottles.

Additional key features such as touch panel control system, human-machine interface (HMI) control, PLC control system, and others, attract a substantial portion of manufacturers in the market. Furthermore, the availability of both fully automatic and semi-automatic shrink sleeve label applicators in the market ultimately facilitates and fulfills the labeling requirements of manufacturers.

Manufacturers are also increasingly automating their production and packaging and labeling processes to reduce unnecessary labor costs. All these factors are likely to push the demand for shrink sleeve label applicators upwards during the foreseeable future.

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Historical Market Outlook of Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator vs Market Forecast

The global shrink sleeve label applicator market is estimated to witness a significant rise during the forecast period due to the additional key benefits of shrink sleeve label applicators such as:

  • PLC scale control operation
  • Touch screen HMI
  • Operator-friendly interface
  • Servo feed drive mechanism
  • High-speed operation

These benefits are attracting a substantial portion of manufacturers in the market and are projected to raise at 5.3% CAGR during the forecast period in comparison to the 3.1% CAGR during the historical period.

Shrink sleeve label applicators are highly automated packaging machines predominantly used in several end-use industries for labeling applications. These applicators can offer precise label casting for different sizes of containers with a high level of accuracy.

The ability to label thousands of containers with a variety of diameters in less time makes shrink sleeve label applicators relevant and popular among end-use industry players. There are two types of shrink sleeve label applicators such as semi-automatic and automatic shrink sleeve label applicators available in the market.

Country-wise Insights

How is the Booming Manufacturing Sector in India Driving the Demand for Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator Equipment?

Country India
CAGR % (2023 to 2033) 6.7%

The shrink sleeve label applicator spending in India is projected to expand at a CAGR of 6.7% during the forecast period. The growing manufacturing sector is also increasing the demand for efficient packaging solutions.

According to the Packaging Industry Association of India (PIAI), the packaging market of the country is expected to reach USD 2,014.81 billion by the end of 2025, registering a CAGR of 26.7% from 2020 to 2025. This significant growth of the packaging market and India’s manufacturing sector is anticipated to drive the demand for shrink sleeve label applicators in the country.

Expansion of Food & Beverage Sector Fueling the Demand for Shrink Sleeve Label Applicators in the United Kingdom

Country The United Kingdom
CAGR % (2023 to 2033) 3.1%

As per the survey conducted by The Food and Drink Federation, the food and beverage industry is one of the key markets in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom is anticipated to hold a market share of 15% in the shrink sleeve label applicator market in 2023.

The food and drink industry contributes USD 33 billion to the economy annually and is a key part of the nation’s USD 135.4 billion ‘farm to fork’ food chain.

The FDF's economic reporting is a key avenue for ensuring that the economic importance of the United Kingdom’s food and drink industry is widely recognized, as well as its potential for growth and productivity improvements.

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Category-wise Insights

Which Type of Automation is Projected to Gather Substantial Traction for the Overall Market?

Segment Automatic
Market Share (2022) 85.3%

FMI team estimates that the industry players operating in the global food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries are opting for automatic shrink sleeve label applicators. It is due to their ability to provide precise labeling coupled with high labeling speed.

Therefore, it is estimated that sales of automatic shrink sleeve label applicators are predicted to gain significant traction in the forthcoming years. Further, the sales are expected to capture more than 85.3% value share in the global market by 2023.

Which Foremost End-Use Industry is Fueling the Growth of the Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator Market?

Segment Beverages
Market Share (2022) 37.3%

Based on the end-use industry, a substantial portion of the global shrink sleeve label applicator industry is captured by the food and beverages industry and might expand at a CAGR of 4.8% and 5.5% respectively during the forecast period.

These industries are the prime end user of shrink sleeve label applicators and are expected to create gratifying opportunities for manufacturers in the coming years.

Which Labelling Speed is Mostly Preferred for Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator by the End Users?

The rapid expansion of packaging has led to growth in consumption of shrink sleeve label applicators with a speed of 400 BPM to 600 BPM, which is projected to hold a significant share of the market with more than 34% in 2023.

Key Players Enhancing their Market Diffusion by Expanding their Portfolio and Reach

The key players in the market are concentrating their efforts on expanding their production capacity, to cater to the ever-increasing requirement for these applicators. In addition to this, prominent participants in the market are widening their portfolios with novel additions to their offerings.

This is projected to meet the different requirements of end users. Furthermore, manufacturers are establishing their units in new territories, to gain huge market share.

Recent Developments in the Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator Market

  • BW Packaging Systems modified its shrink sleeve technology in the year 2021. The company has opted for downgauging, which is a popularized trend in the market, to upgrade its software for improved end-user accessibility.
  • The Fresh Factory announced a partnership with Inovar Packaging in 2021. The company also officiated the installation of a new high-speed shrink-sleeve labeling machine, enabling the company to expand its capabilities and growing list of services.
  • In 2021, AB Graphic International (ABG) rebranded a range of Enprom Solutions’ smart shrink sleeve machines to expand its offering.

Leading Players Working in the Industry

  • Fuji Seal International, Inc.
  • Krones
  • KARALILLE
  • FINPAC
  • DASE-SING
  • Xu Yuan Packaging Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Esleeve
  • Pack Leader
  • King Hong
  • DELMAX MACHINERY
  • Benison
  • MAGIC SPECIAL PURPOSE MACHINERIES PVT. LTD.
  • Maharshi
  • PDC
  • Sleever International
  • Axon
  • Label-Aire, Inc.
  • Sleeve Technology
  • Scaligera
  • Accraply
  • Tripack

Scope of Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator Market Report

Attribute Details
Forecast Period 2023 to 2033
Historical Data Available for 2018 to 2022
Market Analysis USD million for Value and Units for Volume
Key Regions Covered North America; Latin America; Europe; East Asia; South Asia; the Middle East & Africa; and Oceania
Key Countries Covered The United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Russia, GCC Countries, China, India, Australia & New Zealand, and ASEAN
Key Segments Covered Automation, Labelling Speed, Container Diameter, End Use Industry, and Region
Key Companies Profiled Fuji Seal International, Inc.; Krones; KARALILLE; FINPAC; DASE-SING; Xu Yuan Packaging Technology Co., Ltd.; Esleeve; Pack Leader; King Hong; DELMAX MACHINERY; Benison; MAGIC SPECIAL PURPOSE MACHINERIES PVT. LTD.; Maharshi; PDC; Sleever International; Axon; Label-Aire, Inc.; Sleeve Technology; Scaligera; Accraply; Tripack
Report Coverage Market Forecast, Company Share Analysis, Competition Intelligence, DROT Analysis, Market Dynamics and Challenges, and Strategic Growth Initiatives
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Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator Market by Category

By Automation:

  • Semi-Automatic
  • Automatic

By Labelling Speed:

  • Up to 200 BPM
  • 200 BPM to 400 BPM
  • 400 BPM to 600 BPM
  • Above 600 BPM

By Container Diameter:

  • Up to 50 mm
  • 50 to 100 mm
  • 100 mm to 150 mm
  • Above 150 mm

By End Use Industry:

  • Food
  • Beverages
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Chemical & Fertilizers
  • Cosmetics & Personal Care
  • Construction
  • Automotive
  • Other Consumer Goods

By Region:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia
  • The Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • Oceania

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Shrink Sleeve Label Applicator Market value in 2023?

The market in 2023 is valued at USD 1,163.2 million.

How was the market’s historical performance?

The market rose at a 3.1% CAGR from 2018 to 2022.

What is the likely CAGR until 2033?

The market will register a 4.1% CAGR until 2033.

What will be the market value in 2033?

By 2033, the market will reach USD 1,949.6 million.

What is India’s expected market CAGR until 2033?

India is projected to pace at a significant CAGR of 6.7% until 2033.

Table of Content
        1. Executive Summary
        2. Market Overview
        3. Market Background
        4. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast, 2023 to 2033
        5. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Automation
                5.1. Semi-Automatic
                5.2. Automatic
        6. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Labelling Speed
                6.1. Up to 200 BPM
                6.2. 200 BPM to 400 BPM
                6.3. 400 BPM to 600 BPM
                6.4. Above 600 BPM
        7. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Container Diameter
                7.1. Up to 50 mm
                7.2. 50 to 100 mm
                7.3. 100 mm to 150 mm
                7.4. Above 150 mm
        8. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By End Use Industry
                8.1. Food
                8.2. Beverages
                8.3. Pharmaceutical
                8.4. Chemical & Fertilizers
                8.5. Cosmetics & Personal Care
                8.6. Construction
                8.7. Automotive
                8.8. Others
        9. Global Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Region
                9.1. North America
                9.2. Latin America
                9.3. Europe
                9.4. Asia Pacific
                9.5. MEA
        10. North America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
        11. Latin America Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
        12. Europe Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
        13. Asia Pacific Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
        14. MEA Market Analysis 2018 to 2022 and Forecast 2023 to 2033, By Country
        15. Key Countries Market Analysis
        16. Market Structure Analysis
        17. Competition Analysis
                17.1. Fuji Seal International, Inc.
                17.2. Krones
                17.3. KARALILLE
                17.4. FINPAC
                17.5. DASE-SING
                17.6. Xu Yuan Packaging Technology Co., Ltd.
                17.7. Esleeve
                17.8. Pack Leader
                17.9. King Hong
                17.10. DELMAX MACHINERY
                17.11. Benison
                17.12. MAGIC SPECIAL PURPOSE MACHINERIES PVT. LTD.
                17.13. Maharshi
                17.14. PDC
                17.15. Sleever international
                17.16. Axon
                17.17. Label-Aire, Inc.
                17.18. Sleeve Technology
                17.19. Scaligera
                17.20. Accraply
        18. Assumptions & Acronyms Used
        19. Research Methodology
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