| Product Code: ETC349664 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Aug 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Dhaval Chaurasia | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
The thermal paper market in Bahrain supports point-of-sale (POS) systems, ATMs, and label printing industries. The growth of the retail and banking sectors fuels steady demand for high-quality, heat-sensitive paper. Environmental concerns are prompting a shift toward BPA-free thermal paper. Imports constitute the majority of the market supply, with Asian and European manufacturers being key sources.
Bahrains thermal paper market is witnessing steady growth driven by the retail, banking, and logistics sectors. Point-of-sale receipts, ticketing, and labeling applications continue to be the primary drivers. Rising concerns around BPA in thermal coatings are prompting a shift toward phenol-free and environmentally friendly alternatives. Digitalization poses a long-term threat, but innovations in thermal label applications are cushioning the decline in traditional receipt use.
The thermal paper market in Bahrain is experiencing challenges due to digital transformation in sectors like retail, banking, and transportation, which reduces the need for physical receipts and labels. Additionally, growing environmental concerns regarding bisphenol A (BPA) used in thermal coatings have led to stricter regulations and rising demand for BPA-free alternatives. This shift increases production costs and complicates sourcing. The small size of the Bahraini market means there is limited scope for economies of scale, making local production economically unfeasible and increasing reliance on imports. Price competition and the push for sustainable solutions are forcing players to innovate rapidly.
Thermal paper is widely used in printing receipts, labels, and tickets. With the expansion of retail, transportation, and financial sectors in Bahrain, the demand for thermal paper is expected to rise. Investment opportunities lie in establishing local production or distribution facilities for thermal paper rolls, as well as providing value-added services like custom printing.
Thermal paper is regulated under Bahrains printing and chemical safety standards, especially regarding the use of bisphenol compounds like BPA. The government promotes BPA-free thermal paper products for POS and ATM systems and requires safety documentation from importers. Environmental considerations have led to incentives for businesses that adopt recyclable or eco-friendly thermal paper alternatives in the retail and financial sectors.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market Overview |
3.1 Bahrain Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing adoption of thermal paper in the retail sector for receipts and labeling |
4.2.2 Growth in the tourism industry leading to higher demand for thermal paper in ticketing and boarding passes |
4.2.3 Technological advancements in thermal printing technology driving market expansion |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Price volatility of raw materials used in thermal paper production |
4.3.2 Environmental concerns related to thermal paper waste and chemical coatings |
4.3.3 Competition from digital alternatives impacting demand for thermal paper products |
5 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market Trends |
6 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market, By Types |
6.1 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market, By Application |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Application, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Point of Sale (PoS), 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Tags & Labels, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Lottery & Gaming, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031F |
7 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Adoption rate of thermal paper technology in new industries or applications |
8.2 Investment in research and development for eco-friendly thermal paper solutions |
8.3 Rate of technological advancements in the thermal paper industry |
9 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Bahrain Thermal Paper Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |