Key Takeaways
- Global adhesive tape market size was valued at 65.17 billion USD in 2022
- The adhesive tape market is projected to reach 99.76 billion USD by 2030 (from 2022)
- Precedence Research projects a CAGR of 5.60% for the adhesive tape market over 2023-2030
- Pressure-sensitive adhesives market volume is 3.5 million tons globally (industry estimate referenced by Smithers)
- Pressure-sensitive adhesives are used heavily in labels and tapes/films; Smithers estimates PSAs have the largest share in pressure-sensitive market applications
- Converting of pressure-sensitive materials is driven by packaging and labeling demand, with packaging as a major segment (as described by industry literature)
- 3M produced “Scotch” tape lines; 3M net sales for Adhesives and Tapes business segment were $9.0 billion in 2022 (as per 3M segment reporting)
- 3M net sales (segment Adhesives and Related Technologies) were $X in 2023 (adhesives/tapes)
- Avery Dennison 2023 net sales were $9.8 billion (APS/labels and tapes adjacent business)
- Scotch tape holds at least 2.0 N/cm tensile strength (product spec) for a specific tape line
- 3M “Scotch” duct tape tensile strength is rated at 42 lb/in (7.6 kN/m) (product data)
- 3M “Scotch” masking tape adhesion strength rated at 21 oz/in (product spec)
- EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive requires recycling targets: 65% of packaging waste must be recycled by 2025
- The same directive sets 70% recycling target by 2030 for packaging waste
- EU requirement: 55% recycling of plastic packaging waste by 2030 (target)
In 2022, adhesive tape reached $65.17B, projected $99.76B by 2030.
Market Size & Forecasts
Market Size & Forecasts Interpretation
Demand Drivers, End-Use & Consumption
Demand Drivers, End-Use & Consumption Interpretation
Competitive Landscape & Corporate Data
Competitive Landscape & Corporate Data Interpretation
Product Technology, Materials & Performance
Product Technology, Materials & Performance Interpretation
Regulations, Sustainability & Risk
Regulations, Sustainability & Risk Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
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