- The table below is generated from the live catalog and updates automatically.
- Large categories mean more choice of sizes and adhesives and very competitive pricing.
- Small specialty categories are where specifications matter most — ask for samples.
How big is each corner of the tape market? The table below ranks our tape categories by the number of products currently listed, together with the typical price range (10th–90th percentile of listed unit prices). It is generated from the live tape catalog, so it always reflects what you can order today.
| Rank | Tape category | Group | Products listed | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butyl, Flashing & Roof Repair Tape | Construction, Sealing & Repair Tapes | 7,463 | US$0.12 – 3.48 / roll |
| 2 | BOPP, OPP & Carton Sealing Tape | Packaging & Shipping Tapes | 5,271 | US$0.096 – 12.00 / roll |
| 3 | PVC Electrical Insulation Tape | Electrical & Electronic Tapes | 3,305 | US$0.084 – 6.60 / roll |
| 4 | Foam Mounting Tape | Double-Sided & Mounting Tapes | 2,995 | US$0.12 – 3.00 / roll |
| 5 | General-Purpose Adhesive Tape | General & Other Tapes | 2,781 | US$0.06 – 32.40 / piece |
| 6 | Aluminum Foil & HVAC Tape | Foil, Conductive & Shielding Tapes | 2,759 | US$0.18 – 3.78 / roll |
| 7 | Reflective & Photoluminescent Tape | Safety & Marking Tapes | 2,605 | US$0.12 – 16.80 / roll |
| 8 | Tissue, PET & Transfer Adhesive Tape | Double-Sided & Mounting Tapes | 2,340 | US$0.12 – 4.27 / roll |
| 9 | Duct & Cloth Repair Tape | Cloth, Duct & Gaffer Tapes | 2,057 | US$0.12 – 5.76 / roll |
| 10 | Crepe Paper & Painter's Tape | Masking & Painting Tapes | 1,913 | US$0.12 – 2.36 / roll |
| 11 | Conductive & EMI Shielding Tape | Foil, Conductive & Shielding Tapes | 1,884 | US$0.12 – 7.20 / roll |
| 12 | Printed & Security Packaging Tape | Packaging & Shipping Tapes | 1,395 | US$0.096 – 4.74 / roll |
What the ranking tells you
Packaging dominates. Carton sealing tape is used by every warehouse in the world, so it attracts the largest number of production lines and the sharpest prices. Our BOPP buying guide explains how to compare offers.
Construction is close behind. Butyl and flashing tape serves roofing, windows and waterproofing — a fast-growing segment as building codes demand better air and water sealing.
Electrical and mounting tapes are everyday staples. PVC insulation tape and foam mounting tape each have thousands of variants in color, thickness and adhesive.
How to use large categories well
- Filter by the specification that matters (thickness, adhesive, temperature) instead of scrolling.
- Compare price per meter or per square meter, not per roll.
- Ask for two or three samples from different price points.
For smaller specialty categories — such as semiconductor dicing tape or flexo plate mounting tape — the right specification matters more than price. Tell us your application and we will narrow it down.
Frequently asked questions
Which tape category has the most products?
Carton sealing (BOPP/OPP) tape and butyl/flashing tape are consistently the largest categories in our catalog; the table on this page shows the current figures.
How are the price ranges calculated?
They show the 10th to 90th percentile of listed unit prices in each category, including our standard markup, so extreme outliers are left out.
Find these tapes in our catalog
BOPP, OPP & Carton Sealing Tape · Butyl, Flashing & Roof Repair Tape · PVC Electrical Insulation Tape
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