Cuba: Self-Adhesive Printed Label Market 2025

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Market Size in Cuba

In 2021, the Cuban self-adhesive printed label market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a abrupt downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Exports

Exports from Cuba

In 2021, approx. X kg of self-adhesive printed labels were exported from Cuba; growing by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 454% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X kg in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, self-adhesive printed label exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 220% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg) was the main destination for self-adhesive printed label exports from Cuba, with a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, self-adhesive printed label exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X kg), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +19.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+27.7% per year) and Spain (+4.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for self-adhesive printed label exports from Cuba, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +7.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+12.0% per year) and China (+10.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average self-adhesive printed label export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 84%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nicaragua (+57.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Imports

Imports into Cuba

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of self-adhesive printed labels increased by 9.9% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, self-adhesive printed label imports rose slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Croatia (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of self-adhesive printed label imports to Cuba, together comprising 62% of total imports. The Netherlands, Mexico, Colombia, China and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +52.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of self-adhesive printed label to Cuba, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands stood at +18.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-5.9% per year) and Spain (-20.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average self-adhesive printed label import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Croatia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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