Splicing Tapes: Introduction
- Splicing tapes are used to make the manufacturing process continual, joining the end of a web of a material to the opening of a new web or roll of material. Splicing tapes are available in a variety of carriers with different adhesive systems. They may be single or double-coated. They may have a polyester, film, or paper carrier. Growth of the packaging industry is likely to present significant opportunities for the splicing tapes market in the near future.
- Splicing tapes are generally of two types: single-coated and double-coated. Single-coated splicing tapes are suitable for butt splicing, while double-coated splicing tapes are suitable for use with laminators, coaters, and other converting operations. These tapes possess high-temperature resistance and shear strength.
Key Drivers and Restraints of Global Splicing Tapes Market
- The splicing tapes market has developed significantly of late. The global splicing tapes market is primarily driven by the increasing demand for these tapes in the paper & printing sector. Paper & printing and packaging industries are expanding at a rapid pace, due to increase in population and digitization across the globe. Investments in the global paper industry have increased of late. For instance, in December 2017, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA) expanded its capacity to produce packaging paper with white surface and white-top kraftliner in its mill located in Munksund, Sweden. In March 2017, Ittihad International Investment LLC signed an agreement with paper machine manufacturer Valmet for the installation of a new production line in Abu Dhabi, the UAE.
- Introduction of digitization has driven the demand for online shopping. This has boosted the demand for packaging and labeling. Additionally, paper and paperboard packaging are gaining consumer attraction in food & beverages, health care, manufacturing, personal care, and other industries. Splicing tapes are used in tabbing and holding of lithium-ion batteries. In the electronics industry, they are used in different electronics items for color coding.
- Rise in demand for lithium-ion batteries is likely to drive the splicing tapes market during the forecast period. However, environmental regulations related to production of repulpable paper can act as a major restraint of the market in the near future.
Splicing Tapes: Resin Segment
- In terms of resin, the global splicing tapes market can be segmented into acrylic, rubber, and silicone
- The acrylic segment is expected to account for significant share of the global splicing tapes market during the forecast period. It is anticipated to be followed by the rubber segment.
Splicing Tapes: Backing Material Segment
- In terms of backing material, the global splicing tapes market can be segmented into paper/tissue, filmic materials (PET/polyester/PVC/PP), non-woven, and others
- The paper/tissue segment is expected to account for significant share of the global splicing tapes market during the forecast period. It is anticipated to be followed by the filmic materials (PET/polyester/PVC/PP) segment.
Splicing Tapes: Application Segment
- In terms of application, the global splicing tapes market can be segmented into paper & printing, packaging, electronics, labeling, and others
- The paper & printing segment is estimated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period. It is projected to be followed by the packaging segment.
COVID-19 Impact on Splicing Tapes Market
- On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Originating in China, the virus has spread to at least 213 countries and territories around the world.
- Several governments and private sector businesses are operating at a limited capacity or have ceased operations completely due to recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic
- Manufacture of various consumer goods and other products across the globe has come to a halt due to the unavailability of raw materials, shortage of labor, etc. This is expected to hamper the global splicing tapes market.
Asia Pacific to Dominate Global Splicing Tapes Market
- In terms of region, the global splicing tapes market can be divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
- Asia Pacific dominated the global splicing tapes market in 2020. This trend is anticipated to continue during the forecast period owing to the expanding paper & printing and packaging sectors in the region. The market in developing countries, such as China and India, is expected to witness rapid growth in the near future, as manufacturers in these countries are consistently investing in modern paper-manufacturing infrastructure, creating a highly competitive environment for international trade of paper products. The splicing tapes market in North America is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace owing to the new product development and increase in usage of splicing tapes in the packaging sector in the region.
Key Manufacturers Operating in Global Splicing Tapes Market
The global splicing tapes market was consolidated in 2020. Major players have prominent presence in developed and developing countries. Key manufacturers operating in the global splicing tapes market include:
- 3M
- Nitto Denko Corporation
- Avery Dennison Corporation
- Scapa Group Plc.
- tesa SE
- Intertape Polymer Group, Inc.
- Shurtape Technologies LLC
- ECHOtape
- Orafol Europe Gmbh
- Adhesive Research, Inc.
Global Splicing Tapes Market: Research Scope
Global Splicing Tapes Market, by Resin
Global Splicing Tapes Market, by Backing Material
- Paper/Tissue
- Filmic Materials (Pet/Polyester/PVC/PP)
- Non-woven
- Others
Global Splicing Tapes Market, by Application
- Paper & Printing
- Packaging
- Electronics
- Labeling
- Others
Global Splicing Tapes Market, by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia & CIS
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
