When you consider different laminating services, there are plenty of notable advantages with cold lamination. This includes a faster turnaround, lower costs, and the ability to laminate a wider range of materials. Crucially, it is best if you are dealing with heat sensitive materials or products like photographs. With so many positives, it’s no surprise that it’s very popular and experts are estimating steady growth in the industry over the next decade.
A recent report gives a clearer insight into the cold lamination market, including which sectors and regions will drive demand in the years ahead. Let’s have a closer look.
Headline details
The main thing is the estimate the cold lamination market will almost double in size in the next decade. In 2025 it was worth $1bn. The forecast is it will increase to $1.1bn in 2026 and continue a steady upwards trajectory. As a result, it will see the market increase to $2.1bn by 2036.
The report also points out the main sectors that will increase the demand for cold lamination. Interestingly, the biggest sector will be print shops and signage. Businesses can expect higher demand from clients as they look to add value to products, particularly marketing materials. Additionally, the estimate is corporate/office and education will both be major sectors for laminating services. Again the main goal here is to add value to materials. Making them last longer, especially in busy offices and schools, is important too because it increases ROI and sustainability.
Overall, the main driver for growth in the cold lamination industry is businesses want to enhance finishing for different products. Additionally, they want to increase distribution and management, improving efficiency. As a result, laminating machines offering semi or full automation are likely to be very popular. While they are costly to purchase, they offer more flexibility and lower deployment costs.
Regions
According to the report, the biggest region for growth in the next decade will be India. The estimate is it will grow by 8.1% CAGR, above the 6.6% CAGR estimated for the global market. The big driver here is the fact Indian commercial infrastructure is growing at an impressive rate. In addition, political decisions and consumer behaviour is driving demand for efficient finishing.
The market report also expects China to have a strong decade of growth (7.5% CAGR). Again the main driver is an increase in commercial demand for cold lamination. Interestingly, the forecast is there will be high demands for traditional and modern applications.
Do you want some advice about laminating services?
Lamination can be a fantastic investment for various businesses in numerous industries. It can add value to different products and help to achieve green goals by using resources more efficiently. Crucially, it can reduce the need to reprint things like menus and educational materials as often.
So, if you want to arrange laminating services, speak to us. We can help you to choose the best solutions for any need, including heat sensitive materials.