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The Afera European Pressure-Sensitive Tape Market Report 2026 is the second edition of Afera's annual, Member-exclusive market intelligence publication and an established benefit under the Market Intelligence pillar of Afera's 2025–2030 Strategy. Developed in close co-operation with AWA Alexander Watson Associates, a leading independent market-intelligence specialist for the pressure-sensitive materials, film, liner and converting sectors, the report provides reliable, data-driven insight into the size, structure and development of the European pressure-sensitive tape market. Following the strong reception of the inaugural 2025 edition, Afera's leadership established the publication as a yearly benefit, available exclusively and free of charge to Afera Member Companies.
Afera Members have consistently identified market intelligence as one of their leading priorities, alongside standardisation and advocacy. The Afera European Pressure-Sensitive Tape Market Report 2026 responds to that need by offering
The study is produced independently and remains free from sponsor influence, preserving the objectivity and analytical integrity fundamental to its value.
About the report
The Afera European Pressure-Sensitive Tape Market Report 2026 has been developed by extracting and refining the European content from AWA's Global Pressure-Sensitive Tape Market Report 2026. It provides Members with focused European market intelligence while retaining the international context necessary to understand Europe's position within the wider pressure-sensitive tape industry.
The report covers:
The 2026 edition builds on the structure introduced in 2025 while incorporating improvements requested directly by Afera Members. These include greater detail on the automotive market and expanded comparisons between Europe, the global market and other regions, including product mix, tape materials, specialty-tape end uses and market outlook. These developments followed a dedicated review of the first edition during Afera's Marketing Committee Meeting in Amsterdam in March 2026, where AWA representatives Charles Reardon and Catalina Steenbakkers discussed Member feedback and opportunities to strengthen future editions.
Two A4-sized PDF versions are available to Members:
Both versions are password-protected for internal Member Company use.
The report is designed to continue developing through Member involvement. Following the release of the 2026 edition, Afera again invited Members to share what they found most valuable, identify information or topics they would like to see added or expanded and submit questions for AWA. This feedback will help shape future editions of the report.
The project is also made possible through financial support from companies representing different parts of the European adhesive tape value chain.
Afera gratefully acknowledges its 2026 Platinum Supporters:
and its Key Supporters:
Their commitment enables Afera to provide this professionally developed market study free of charge to its Member Companies. Afera sincerely thanks all nine Supporters for helping make the project possible. To find out how your company can support future editions of the report, visit Afera advertising and sponsorship opportunities.
What began in 2025 as the first tangible outcome of Afera's Market Intelligence pillar is now an established annual Membership benefit. The report is intended not simply to provide a yearly set of market figures, but to develop alongside the European adhesive tape industry and the information needs of Afera Members. Together with Afera's Member Company Market Trends/Radar Survey and other Member intelligence resources, it supports the Association's wider objective of strengthening knowledge, competitiveness and informed decision-making across the value chain.
Members will also have the opportunity to explore the research in greater depth during the 69th Annual Conference at European Tape Week 2026 in Porto. On Thursday, 24 September, AWA President & CEO Corey Reardon and Alfredo Gasca, Consultant, Market Intelligence and Business Intelligence, will present "Global and European market data report update: AWA's Global specialty pressure sensitive tapes market 2026 plus trends and other insights" as part of the Conference's Market data & trends session. The presentation will draw on AWA's broader global research, provide additional context and give Members the opportunity to ask questions about the European report and better understand how the underlying market information is gathered, analysed and interpreted.
The Afera European Pressure-Sensitive Tape Market Report 2026 is available exclusively and free of charge to Afera Member Companies. For the 2026 edition, Afera broadened distribution to registered contact persons within its Member Companies, making it easier for relevant colleagues throughout each organisation to benefit from the resource. Members can also access the report through Afera's Members-only Publications section. The report is password-protected and intended for internal Member Company use only. If you require assistance accessing the report, please contact the Afera Secretariat at mail@afera.com.
Afera extends its sincere appreciation to AWA Alexander Watson Associates for its professionalism, research expertise, analytical excellence and close collaboration with Afera and its Members. We are equally grateful to our Platinum Supporters H.B. Fuller, Loparex, Nowofol and Valco Melton, and our Key Supporters BASF, Mondi, Sekisui Alveo, Siliconature and Synthomer, whose commitment makes this annual Member benefit possible.
