Construction Film Market Report 2025

The construction film market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $17.7 billion in 2024 to $18.39 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to construction and infrastructure projects, building renovations and repairs, growing need for green building and sustainability, increasing regulatory compliance, and urbanization and population growth.

The construction film market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $22.75 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing digital construction workflows, circular economy practices, construction safety standards, emerging market growth, and growing adaptation to changing climate conditions. Major trends in the forecast period include weather-resistant films, adoption of energy-efficient films, use of construction films with anti-microbial properties, customized film solutions, and smart construction films.

The rising popularity of green buildings is anticipated to propel the growth of the construction film market in the future. Green buildings are designed to reduce operating costs, aid in the conservation of natural resources, enhance energy efficiency, and improve productivity. The increase in green building construction has led to a higher use of construction films in these projects due to their durability and low production costs. For instance, the World Green Building Trends 2023 report revealed that 59% of industry respondents stated they would make the majority of their projects green by 2023. Therefore, the growing popularity of green buildings is contributing to the expansion of the construction film market.

The expanding construction industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the construction films market. The construction sector represents a segment of the economy focused on the creation, restoration, refurbishment, and ongoing maintenance of various structures and infrastructures. Construction films are utilized in this industry to enhance the quality, safety, and efficiency of construction projects while providing surface protection. For example, in August 2023, BigRentz Inc., a U.S.-based rental company, reported that women made up only 11% of the workforce in the construction industry, even as U.S. construction expenditures surpassed $1.79 trillion in 2022. Overall spending on engineering and construction in the U.S. saw an 11% growth in 2022, with a projected 3% increase expected for 2023. The construction sector employed nearly 11.8 million individuals in 2022. Therefore, the growth of the construction industry is expected to propel the construction films market in the future.

Advancements in construction film production are creating opportunities to broaden the application of construction films in the industry. Leading companies in the construction film sector are concentrating on improving barrier protection. For example, in August 2023, Cosmo Films announced the launch of its new high-barrier Enhanced Metalized BOPP Film, designed for demanding packaging applications. This advanced film offers excellent moisture and oxygen barrier properties, making it suitable for various products, including flexible packaging for snacks, baked goods, chocolates, and personal care items like shampoo sachets. The film is engineered to perform effectively as a sandwich layer in multilayer laminates, ensuring product integrity and freshness over time.

Leading companies in the construction films market are concentrating on product launches, such as the Tedlar polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) film, to address the rising demand for construction films. Tedlar PVF film is a highly adaptable material that provides long-lasting protection for a variety of surfaces exposed to harsh environments. For example, in December 2023, DuPont introduced new Tedlar PVF solutions at the Taipei Building Show. These new offerings include printed PVF film solutions and PVF coatings, developed in collaboration with Coryor Surface Treatment Company Ltd. and Nippon Paint Taiwan.

In January 2023, TeraPlast Group, a construction material manufacturing company based in Romania, announced the acquisition of Brikston Construction Solutions for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to enhance TeraPlast's product portfolio in the construction materials sector and bolster its position in the flexible packaging market. Brikston Construction Solutions, recognized for producing roof tiles, bricks, and other building materials, will complement TeraPlast's current operations and extend its reach within Romania.

Major companies operating in the construction film market include Raven Engineered Films, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp., Berry Global Inc., Toray Industries Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, The RKW Group, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Dupont Teijin Films, Siliconature Spa, Mondi plc, Dow Inc., 3M Company, Intertape Polymer Group Inc., Jindal Poly Films Limited, Polifilm GmbH, Polyplex Corporation Limited, Uflex Limited, Garware Polyester Limited, Cosmo Films Limited, Flex Films (USA) Inc., Innovia Films, Taghleef Industries LLC, Treofan Germany GmbH & Co. KG, Sealed Air Corporation, Coveris Holdings S.A., Amcor plc, Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH, Novolex Holdings Inc., Sigma Plastics Group, AEP Industries Inc., Poly-America L.P., Atlantis Plastics Inc.

Construction films, composed of polymers, serve as protective and storage materials commonly used during indoor construction and renovation projects. These films are applied in applications where properties like antiglare, UV resistance, vapor barriers, durability, acoustic qualities, and high strength are essential.

The primary types of construction films include LDPE (low-density polyethylene) and LLDPE (linear low-density polyethylene), HDPE (high-density polyethylene), PP (polypropylene), PVC (polyvinyl chloride), PVB (polyvinyl butyral), PET/BOPET (polyethylene terephthalate/biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate), and PA/BOPA (polyamide/biaxially oriented polyamide). LDPE and LLDPE offer mechanical and chemical resistance, particularly suitable for tubing used in conveying water, chemicals, and gases. Construction films find diverse applications, including protection and barrier functions, as well as decorative purposes. They are used across various end-user industries, spanning residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

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Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the construction films market in 2024. The regions covered in the construction film report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa.

The countries covered in the construction film market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The construction films market consists of sales of construction films including transparent films translucent films, and coloured opaque films. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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