This report includes data from 2011-2031 in 5 year intervals and tables featuring year-by-year data for 2018-2025.
US demand for the plastic film is expected to rise 1.3% yearly to 18.7 billion pounds, valued at $32.5 billion, in 2026. Gains will be driven by:
- Continued recovery in manufacturing activity following declines in 2019 and 2020, the latter due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Ongoing gains in e-commerce, which are boosting sales of flexible packaging, tapes, and labels that use plastic film, as well as stretch and shrink film used for pallet unitization
- Continuing replacement of rigid packaging with flexible varieties, which offer source reduction, lightweight properties, and lower shipping costs
- Development of novel plastic film formulations that have better barrier properties and durability, or are more easily recycled
E-Commerce Boost Demand for Plastic Film in Secondary/Tertiary Packaging, Tapes, & Labels
Secondary and tertiary packaging is expected to account for the largest absolute gains of any plastic film market, boosted by the continued expansion of e-commerce as a retail channel. Secondary and tertiary packaging applications such as stretch and shrink film are essential to the fulfillment of online orders via their use in pallet unitization, where plastic film offers convenience and a level of package protection at a lower cost than some materials.
Rapidly rising e-commerce sales will also support demand for tapes and labels, most notably pressure sensitive labels, which are used extensively for shipping, warehousing, and returns for online retailers.
Sustainability Concerns Will Support the Rapid Growth of Biobased Plastic Films
Sustainability concerns have impacted the plastic film market in the US, with governmental regulations and consumer sentiment prompting a shift away from some single-use plastic products and increasing the interest in environmentally friendly packaging. Biobased plastic film will benefit from these trends, growing at a rapid rate going forward. Although it will continue to account for a small portion of plastic film demand, the biobased resin will increase its share of the market, bolstered by lower prices, improved formulations, and state and local government bans and restrictions on single-use plastic bags, of which types that employ biobased resins are typically exempt.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. COVID-19 Pandemic
- Overview
- Impact on the Economy
- Impact on the Packaging Industry
- Impact on the Plastic Film Industry
3. Overview
- Study Scope
- Historical Market Patterns
- Film Demand by Market
- Film Demand by Resin
- Pricing Trends & Raw Material Costs
4. Factors Impacting Plastic Film Demand
- Packaging Industry Outlook
- Packaging Format & Product Mix
- Growth of E-Commerce
- Regulations
- Food Safety Issues
- Plastic Restrictions & Bans
- Film Technology & Innovation
- Competition from Paper Alternatives
- Coextruded & Multilayer Film Trends
- Consumer Preferences
- Sustainability Attitudes
- Plastic Film Recycling Habits
- Willingness to Pay More for More Extensive Curbside Recycling Options
- Attitudes on Recyclable Packaging & Recycled Content in Packaging
5. Sustainability Trends & Challenges
- What is Sustainability?
- Importance of Recycling
- Recycling Rates
- Recycled Content Usage
- Captive Recycling Programs
- Source Reduction & Waste Disposal
- Biodegradability
- Compostability
- Development of Biobased Raw Materials
- Food Waste Concerns
- Retailer & Product Manufacturer Initiatives
6. Food Packaging Film
- Demand by Food Application
- Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Baked Goods Packaging
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Snack Food Packaging
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Fresh Produce Packaging
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Dairy Packaging
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Candy & Confection Packaging
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Frozen Food Packaging
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Grain Mill Packaging
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Beverage Packaging
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Other Food Packaging
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
7. Nonfood Packaging Film
- Nonfood Packaging Film Demand by Application
- Pharmaceutical Packaging
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Rack & Counter Packaging
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Paper & Textile Product Packaging
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Medical Product Packaging
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Agricultural & Horticultural Packaging
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Pet Food Packaging
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Chemical Packaging
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Other Nonfood Packaging Film
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
8. Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Film
- Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Film Demand by Application
- Stretch Film
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Shrink Film
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Retail Bags
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Industrial Liners
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Other Secondary Packaging
- Market Size & Scope
9. Nonpackaging Film
- Nonpackaging Film Demand by Application
- Trash/Garbage Bags & Can Liners
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Suppliers
- Tapes & Labels
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Suppliers
- Hygiene Products & Nonwovens
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Suppliers
- Household Food Wrap & Bags
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Suppliers
- Agricultural Film
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Suppliers
- Construction & Industrial Film
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
- Suppliers
- Other Nonpackaging Film
- Market Size & Scope
- Film Demand by Resin
10. Polyethylene Film
- Polyethylene Film Demand by Resin
- Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
- Scope & Product Description
- Demand by Market
- Food Packaging
- Nonfood Packaging
- Secondary & Tertiary Packaging
- Nonpackaging
- Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- Scope & Product Description
- Demand by Market
- Food Packaging
- Nonfood Packaging
- Secondary & Tertiary Packaging
- Nonpackaging
- High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
- Scope & Product Description
- Demand by Market
- Food Packaging
- Nonfood Packaging
- Secondary & Tertiary Packaging
- Nonpackaging
- Key Suppliers
11. Other Film Resins
- Polypropylene
- Scope & Product Description
- Demand by Market
- Food Packaging
- Nonfood Packaging
- Secondary & Tertiary Packaging
- Nonpackaging
- Suppliers
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Scope & Product Description
- Demand by Market
- Food Packaging
- Nonfood Packaging
- Secondary & Tertiary Packaging
- Nonpackaging
- Suppliers
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- Scope & Product Description
- Demand by Market
- Food Packaging
- Nonfood Packaging
- Secondary & Tertiary Packaging
- Nonpackaging
- Suppliers
- Low Volume Films
- Scope & Product Description
- Demand by Market
- Demand by Resin
- Nylon Film
- Polystyrene Film
- Biobased Film
- Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC) Film
- Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) Film
- All Other Plastic Film
12. Industry Structure
- Key Findings & Industry Composition
- Market Share
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- List of Industry Participants
13. Appendix
- Report Details
- Definitions
- Abbreviations
- Methodology
- Study-Specific Methodology
- Data Changes from Previous Version
- Sources
- Associations & Agencies
- Related Studies & Reports
- Macroeconomic Assumptions
- Economic Environment
- Demographic Trends
- Consumer Spending
- Manufacturers’ Shipments
List of Tables
2. COVID-19 Pandemic
Table 2-1. Macroeconomic Indicators, 2019 - 2023 (billion 2012 dollars & billion dollars)
Table 2-2. Annual Plastic Film Demand by Market, 2019 - 2022 (million pounds)
Table 2-3. Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2019 - 2022 (million pounds)
3. Overview
Table 3-1. Plastic Film Demand, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars & million pounds)
Table 3-2. Plastic Film Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 3-3. Annual Plastic Film Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 3-4. Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 3-5. Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 3-6. Plastic Film Pricing by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (dollars per pound)
Table 3-7. Annual Plastic Film Pricing by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (dollars per pound)
6. Food Packaging Film
Table 6-1. Food Packaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-2. Annual Food Packaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 6-3. Industry Codes Related to Meat, Poultry, & Seafood
Table 6-4. Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-5. Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 6-6. Industry Codes Related to Baked Goods
Table 6-7. Baked Goods Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-8. Baked Goods Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 6-9. Industry Codes Related to Snack Foods
Table 6-10. Snack Food Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-11. Snack Food Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 6-12. Fresh Produce Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-13. Fresh Produce Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 6-14. Industry Codes Related to Dairy Products
Table 6-15. Dairy Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-16. Dairy Product Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025(million pounds)
Table 6-17. Industry Codes Related to Candy & Confections
Table 6-18. Candy & Confection Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-19. Candy & Confection Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 -2025 (million pounds)
Table 6-20. Industry Codes Related to Frozen Food
Table 6-21. Frozen Food Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-22. Frozen Food Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 6-23. Industry Codes Related to Grain Mill Products
Table 6-24. Grain Mill Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-25. Grain Mill Product Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 6-26. Industry Codes Related to Beverages
Table 6-27. Beverage Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-28. Beverage Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 6-29. Other Food Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-30. Other Food Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
7. Nonfood Packaging Film
Table 7-1. Nonfood Packaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 7-2. Annual Nonfood Packaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 7-3. Pharmaceutical Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 7-4. Pharmaceutical Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 7-5. Rack & Counter Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 7-6. Rack & Counter Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 7-7. Paper & Textile Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 7-8. Paper & Textile Product Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 7-9. Medical Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 7-10. Medical Product Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 7-11. Agricultural & Horticultural Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 7-12. Agricultural & Horticultural Product Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 7-13. Pet Food Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 7-14. Pet Food Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 7-15. Chemical Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 7-16. Chemical Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 7-17. Other Nonfood Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 7-18. Other Nonfood Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
8. Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Film
Table 8-1. Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 8-2. Annual Secondary Packaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 8-3. Stretch Film: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 8-4. Stretch Film: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 8-5. Shrink Film: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 8-6. Shrink Film: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 8-7. Retail Bags: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 8-8. Retail Bags: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 8-9. Industrial Liners: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 8-10. Industrial Liners: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 8-11. Other Secondary Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 8-12. Other Secondary Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
9. Nonpackaging Film
Table 9-1. Nonpackaging Film Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 9-2. Annual Nonpackaging Film Demand by Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 9-3. Trash/Garbage Bags & Can Liners: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 9-4. Trash/Garbage Bags & Can Liners: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 9-5. Tapes & Labels: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 9-6. Tapes & Labels: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 9-7. Hygiene Products & Nonwovens: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 9-8. Hygiene Products & Nonwovens: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 9-9. Household Food Wrap & Bags: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 9-10. Household Food Wrap & Bags: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 9-11. Agricultural Film: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 9-12. Agricultural Film: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 9-13. Construction & Industrial Film: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 9-14. Construction & Industrial Film: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 9-15. Other Nonpackaging Markets: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 9-16. Other Nonpackaging Markets: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
10. Polyethylene Film
Table 10-1. Polyethylene Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 10-2. Annual Polyethylene Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 10-3. Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 10-4. Annual Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 10-5. Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-6. Annual Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-7. Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-8. Annual Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-9. Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-10. Annual Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-11. Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-12. Annual Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-13. Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 10-14. Annual Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 10-15. Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-16. Annual Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-17. Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-18. Annual Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-19. Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-20. Annual Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-21. Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-22. Annual Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-23. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 10-24. Annual High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 10-25. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-26. Annual High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-27. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-28. Annual High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-29. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-30. Annual High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-31. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-32. Annual High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
11. Other Film Resins
Table 11-1. Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-2. Annual Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-3. Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-4. Annual Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-5. Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-6. Annual Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-7. Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-8. Annual Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-9. Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-10. Annual Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-11. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-12. Annual Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-13. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-14. Annual Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-15. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-16. Annual Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-17. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-18. Annual Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-19. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-20. Annual Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-21. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-22. Annual Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Market, 2018 -2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-23. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-24. Annual Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-25. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-26. Annual Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-27. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-28. Annual Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-29. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-30. Annual Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-31. Low Volume Plastic Film Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-32. Annual Low Volume Plastic Film Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-33. Low Volume Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 203(million pounds)
Table 11-34. Annual Low Volume Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-35. Nylon Film Demand by Market & Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-36. Annual Nylon Film Demand by Market & Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-37. Polystyrene Film Demand by Market & Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-38. Annual Polystyrene Film Demand by Market & Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-39. Biobased Plastic Film Demand by Market & Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-40. Annual Biobased Plastic Film Demand by Market & Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-41. Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC) Film Demand by Market & Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-42. Annual Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC) Film Demand by Market & Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-43. Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) Film Demand by Market & Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-44. Annual Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) Film Demand by Market & Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-45. All Other Plastic Film Demand by Market & Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-46. Annual All Other Plastic Film Demand by Market & Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
12. Industry Structure
Table 12-1. US Plastic Film Sales by Company, 2021 (million dollars)
Table 12-2. Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 12-3. Selected Industry Participants
13. Appendix
Table 13-1. Relevant Industry Codes
Table 13-2. Relevant HS Codes
Table 13-3. Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
Table 13-4. Macroeconomic Indicators, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (billion 2012 dollars)
Table 13-5. Population & Households, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million persons)
Table 13-6. Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (billion 2012 dollars)
Table 13-7. Manufacturers' Shipments, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (billion 2012 dollars & billion dollars)
List of Figures
1. Executive Summary
Figure 1-1. Plastic Film Market, 2021
2. COVID-19 Pandemic
Figure 2-1. Real GDP by Economic Sector, 2020 - 2023 (% annual change)
Figure 2-2. Converted Plastic Flexible Packaging Value Demand Growth by Application, 2019 - 2023 (% annual growth)
Figure 2-3. Plastic Film Demand by Market, 2019 - 2023 (% annual change)
3. Overview
Figure 3-1. Plastic Film Demand, 2006 - 2021 (million pounds)
Figure 3-2. Plastic Film Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 3-3. Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 3-4. Plastic Film Pricing by Resin, 2018 - 2026 (dollars per pound)
4. Factors Impacting Plastic Film Demand
Figure 4-1. Packaging Demand by Material, 2011 - 2026 (% CAGR)
Figure 4-2. “I Think It's Important to Recycle Everything I Can” by Gender, Age Group, Household Income Bracket, & Urban vs. Rural Setting, 2022 (percent of respondents)
Figure 4-3. “I Actively Seek To Minimize the Amount of Unrecyclable Waste My Household Generates” by Gender, Age Group, Household Income Bracket, & Urban vs. Rural Setting, 2022 (percent of respondents)
Figure 4-4. Plastic Film & Bag Recycling Habits: Curbside, by Gender, Age Group, Household Income Bracket, & Urban vs. Rural Setting, 2022 (percent of respondents)
Figure 4-5. Plastic Film & Bag Recycling Habits: Dropoff, by Gender, Age Group, Household Income Bracket, & Urban vs. Rural Setting, 2022 (percent of respondents)
Figure 4-6. “I Would Pay More For Household Waste Services to Have Access to More Curbside Recycling Options” by Gender, Age Group, Household Income Bracket, & Urban vs. Rural Setting, 2022 (percent of respondents)
Figure 4-7. “I Prefer to Buy Products With Packaging That Has Recycled Content In It” by Gender, Age Group, Household Income Bracket, & Urban vs. Rural Setting, 2022 (percent of respondents)
Figure 4-8. “I Prefer To Buy Products With Packaging That Is Recyclable” by Gender, Age Group, Household Income Bracket, & Urban vs. Rural Setting, 2022 (percent of respondents)
5. Sustainability Trends & Challenges
Figure 5-1. Plastic Demand & Waste Collected, 2001 - 2021 (million pounds)
6. Food Packaging Film
Figure 6-1. Food Packaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-2. Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-3. Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-4. Baked Goods Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-5. Baked Goods Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-6. Snack Food Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-7. Snack Food Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-8. Fresh Produce Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-9. Fresh Produce Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-10. Dairy Product Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-11. Dairy Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-12. Candy & Confection Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-13. Candy & Confection Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-14. Frozen Food Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-15. Frozen Food Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-16. Grain Mill Product Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-17. Grain Mill Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-18. Beverage Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-19. Beverage Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-20. Other Food Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-21. Other Food Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
7. Nonfood Packaging Film
Figure 7-1. Nonfood Packaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 7-2. Pharmaceutical Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 7-3. Pharmaceutical Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 7-4. Rack & Counter Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 7-5. Rack & Counter Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 7-6. Paper & Textile Product Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 7-7. Paper & Textile Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 7-8. Medical Product Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 7-9. Medical Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 7-10. Agricultural & Horticultural Product Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 7-11. Agricultural & Horticultural Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 7-12. Pet Food Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 7-13. Pet Food Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 7-14. Chemical Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 7-15. Chemical Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 7-16. Other Nonfood Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 7-17. Other Nonfood Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
8. Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Film
Figure 8-1. Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 8-2. Stretch Film: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 8-3. Stretch Film: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 8-4. Shrink Film: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 8-5. Shrink Film: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 8-6. Retail Bags: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 8-7. Retail Bags: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 8-8. Industrial Liners: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 8-9. Industrial Liners: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 8-10. Other Secondary Packaging Plastic Film: Applications
Figure 8-11. Other Secondary Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
9. Nonpackaging Film
Figure 9-1. Nonpackaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 9-2. Trash/Garbage Bags & Can Liners: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 9-3. Trash/Garbage Bags & Liners: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 9-4. Tapes & Labels: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 9-5. Tapes & Labels: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 9-6. Hygiene Products & Nonwovens: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 9-7. Hygiene Products & Nonwovens: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 9-8. Household Food Wrap & Bags: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 9-9. Household Food Wrap & Bags: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 9-10. Agricultural Film: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 9-11. Agricultural Film: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 9-12. Construction & Industrial Film: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 9-13. Construction & Industrial Film: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 9-14. Other Nonpackaging Film: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 9-15. Other Nonpackaging Applications: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
10. Polyethylene Film
Figure 10-1. Polyethylene Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
12. Industry Structure
Figure 12-1. US Plastic Film Market Share, 2021, (billion dollars)
Figure 12-2. US Plastic Film Market: Leading Supplier, 2021
Figure 12-3. US Plastic Film Market: Second Leading Supplier, 2021
Figure 12-4. US Plastic Film Market: Third Leading Supplier, 2021
Figure 12-5. US Plastic Film Market: Fourth Leading Supplier, 2021
Figure 12-6. US Plastic Film Market: Fifth Leading Supplier, 2021
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