DTP films are films with a proprietary coating which enables the formation of an image or impression on the films upon contact with the heated print head of a thermal printer. A protective layer is generally applied to protect the coated surface from mechanical abrasion, damage due to climatic factors or chemical products etc.
Major manufacturers of Direct Thermal Printing Film worldwide include Cosmo Films, Mondi Group, Avery Dennison, LINTEC and Bizerba, which were among the Top 5 in terms of global market share by revenue in 2019, accounting for 33.30% of the total.
North America (especially the United States), Europe and the Asia-Pacific region are the major consumer markets for Direct Thermal Printing Film, among which the United States accounted for nearly 30% of the total global consumption in 2019, ranking first.
In 2019, the global revenue share of white ones is 71.39%, far higher than that of transparent ones, another major product type of Direct Thermal Printing Film.It is expected that the share of white ones will slowly decline.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global and China Direct Thermal Printing Film Market
This report focuses on global and China Direct Thermal Printing Film market.
In 2020, the global Direct Thermal Printing Film market size was US$ 352.2 million and it is expected to reach US$ 519.2 million by the end of 2027, with a CAGR of 5.7% during 2021-2027. In China the Direct Thermal Printing Film market size is expected to grow from US$ XX million in 2020 to US$ XX million by 2027, at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period.

Global Direct Thermal Printing Film Scope and Market Size
Direct Thermal Printing Film market is segmented by region (country), players, by Type, and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Direct Thermal Printing Film market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on revenue and forecast by region (country), by Type and by Application in terms of revenue and forecast for the period 2016-2027.
For China market, this report focuses on the Direct Thermal Printing Film market size by players, by Type, and by Application, for the period 2016-2027. The key players include the global and local players which play important roles in China.

Segment by Type
White Thermal Printing Film
Transparent Thermal Printing Film

Segment by Application
Cosmetics and Personal Care
Pharmaceutical
Food and Beverage
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By Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Philippines
Vietnam
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE

By Company
Cosmo Films
Mondi Group
LINTEC
Tech Labels
Ricoh
Smith & McLaurin
Avery Dennison
Green Bay Packaging
Honeywell
Able Label
Bizerba
Jujo Thermal