The global labelling services market size is anticipated to reach USD 8,111.1 million by 2030 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% over the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The global food and beverage sector is one of the largest consumers of labeling services. With the increasing demand for packaged and processed foods, the need for food safety labels, ingredient disclosures, expiration date labeling, and multilingual labeling has grown exponentially. In addition, as more countries implement front-of-pack (FOP) labeling policies, such as nutritional score labels and warning symbols, food manufacturers are seeking advanced labeling solutions to comply with evolving regulations. The rise of plant-based, organic, and allergen-free products has further fueled the demand for specialized labels that highlight sustainability claims and dietary preferences.
Moreover, the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries are experiencing significant growth, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to an increased need for medical labeling services. Strict regulations require tamper-evident, child-resistant, and temperature-sensitive labels for drugs and medical devices. In addition, personalized medicine, biologics, and vaccine distribution have further driven demand for highly regulated and traceable labeling solutions that comply with global health authorities' standards.
Labelling Services Market Report Highlights
Based on service type, the custom labelling solutions segment held the largest revenue share of over 38.5% of the market in 2024. The growing need for personalized, innovative, and smart labeling solutions is driving investments in advanced digital printing technologies, high-resolution label materials, and specialty ink formulations. Service providers offering on-demand customization, rapid prototyping, and variable data printing are witnessing increased adoption across industries.
Based on end use, the food & beverages segment dominated the market with a major revenue share of 30.6% in 2024 and is forecasted to grow at a significant CAGR over the coming years. The food and beverage industry is among the largest consumers of labeling services due to strict government regulations, growing consumer awareness, and the shift toward sustainable packaging.
Based on region, North America dominated the global market with a major revenue share of 33.6% in 2024 and is forecasted to grow at a significant CAGR of 7.1% from 2025 to 2030. With the increase in online shopping, companies like Amazon, Walmart, and Target require flexible, variable-data labeling solutions to handle high-volume, customized orders. Return labels, shipping barcodes, and warehouse management tags have become indispensable in logistics and fulfillment centers, driving the growth of automated label printing and RFID-based tracking systems.
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