United Kingdom Thermal Paper Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Technology (Direct Transfer and Thermal Transfer), By Application (POS, Tags & Label, Lottery & Gaming, Ticketing, Medical, and Others), and UK Thermal Paper Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Thermal Paper Market Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Thermal Paper Market Size Was Estimated at USD 251.2 Million in 2024
• The UK Thermal Paper Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 3.29% from 2025 to 2035
• The UK Thermal Paper Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 358.5 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The UK Thermal Paper Market Size is anticipated to Reach USD 358.5 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 3.29% from 2025 to 2035. The UK thermal paper market growth is driven by rising demand for POS receipts, labels, technological advances in BPA-free and high-resolution printing, increasing e-commerce, and growing emphasis on sustainable, eco-friendly thermal paper products.

Market Overview

The UK Thermal Paper Market Size refers to a special type of paper that eliminates the need for ink because it changes colour when heated. It contains developers such as BPA or BPS, and heat-sensitive colour dyes such as leuco dyes. This enables inkless remote printing possibilities, and it is often used in point-of-sale systems (POS), ATMs, and e-commerce labelling.

Thermal paper is affordable, quick, and dependable; it is frequently used in a variety of industries for point-of-sale (POS) receipts, shipping labels, tags, and medical prints. Thermal paper is now more in demand for shipping and tracking labels as e-commerce grows. Due to technological developments like colour printing, high-speed thermal printers, and enhanced image durability, their uses have grown to include lottery slips, event tickets, and medical charts. Despite digital advancements, the healthcare industry still needs thermal paper to print reports, prescription labels, and diagnostic images. Its application in diagnostic equipment is further supported by the rise in chronic illnesses. Thermal paper is an important component within the food and beverage industry, as it is used to label perishable goods, along with the expiry dates and batch numbers, which are often mandated by regulations. In addition, the recent use of thermal paper developed with self-checkout in supermarkets and fast food is responsible for the increased demand and a more diversified market base.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the UK thermal paper market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom thermal paper market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the United Kingdom thermal paper market.

Driving Factors

The growing need for effective, ink-free printing solutions from the retail, e-commerce, and logistics industries is propelling the thermal paper industry. Demand is further raised by cost-effectiveness, growing use in food labelling and healthcare, and improvements in thermal printing technology. Market expansion is also aided by growing automation and international trade.

Restraining Factors

The thermal paper market is facing health and environmental issues with chemicals like Bisphenol-A (BPA) and Bisphenol-S (BPS) used in coatings. Regulatory restrictions and the increase of environmentally friendly alternatives can affect the growth of the market. These factors hamper the thermal paper market during the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom thermal paper market share is classified into technology and application.

• The direct transfer segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom thermal paper market is segmented by technology into direct transfer and thermal transfer. Among these, the direct transfer segment held the largest market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Direct thermal technology is commonly used by supply chain managers and logistics professionals to print inventory, warehouse, and shipping labels. The technology provides sharp, durable printing that is ideal for temporary storage and is consistent with the fast-paced speed that logistics requires. The demand for direct thermal printing continues to grow as companies implement more complex supply chain solutions and international trade continues to expand.

• The POS segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom thermal paper market is segmented by application into POS, tags & labels, lottery & gaming, ticketing, medical, and others. Among these, the POS segment held the highest revenue market share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Depending on the advanced technologies available, such as touchscreens and wireless technologies, systems that have greatly impacted the way complete transactions, such as point-of-sale (POS) systems, can be utilized in a variety of industries. In the POS systems, customer service delays are reduced since receipt printing is done as fast and as efficiently as possible using thermal paper. Increased use of thermal paper has come as a result of the availability of affordable and portable point-of-sale systems in retail businesses and small firms.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom thermal paper market and a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborate analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• RP Paper Impex
• Jujo Thermal Limited
• Oji Holdings Corporation
• Hansol Paper
• Koehler Group
• Mitsubishi Paper Mills
• Iconex LLC
• Thermal Solutions International, Inc
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Investors
• Market players
• End-users
• Government Authorities
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom thermal paper market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Thermal Paper Market, By Technology

• Direct Transfer
• Thermal Transfer 

United Kingdom Thermal Paper Market, By Application

• POS
• Tags & Label
• Lottery & Gaming
• Ticketing
• Medical
• Others