Greenhouse Film Global Market Report 2024

Greenhouse films are a crucial component in greenhouse infrastructure, providing a protective barrier for plants against external environmental factors. These films, made from main resin types such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), are specifically designed to create a controlled climate conducive to the optimal growth of plants.

The primary resin, LDPE, is widely employed in various applications such as shopping bags, dry cleaning bags, flexible bottles, as well as construction and agricultural films. Greenhouse films come with different functionalities, including diffused GHF, photo-selective GHF, and anti-dirt GHF. They are available in various widths, such as 4.5 meters, 5.5 meters, 7 meters, and 9 meters, and different thicknesses ranging from 80 to 200 microns, 200 microns, to over 200 microns. These films find application in cultivating vegetables, fruits, flowers, as well as transplants and ornamental plants.

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The greenhouse film market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.7 billion in 2023 to $6.21 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth observed during the historical period can be ascribed to factors such as the improvement in crop yields, extension of growing seasons, enhanced resource efficiency, crop protection measures, and the promotion of energy conservation in agriculture.

The greenhouse film market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.52 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period is expected to be driven by the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices, the use of biodegradable films, the rise of vertical farming methods, global initiatives for food security, and the integration of smart agriculture technologies. Key trends during this period are projected to include the utilization of advanced materials, the deployment of energy-efficient films, the application of anti-reflective coatings, the development of films for insect and pest control, and the emergence of films tailored for vertical farming practices.

The increasing demand for food production is expected to drive the growth of the greenhouse film market. Food production involves the creation of sellable food items using raw ingredients sourced from plants and animals. Plastic greenhouses play a crucial role in enhancing and securing yields. As of April 2022, Agriculture Victoria reported that Victoria's food and fiber exports reached a record $14.5 billion for the 2019–20 period, representing 26.0% of Australian food and fiber export value. The surge in agricultural production is a key factor propelling the growth of the greenhouse film market.

The growing global population is anticipated to contribute to the expansion of the greenhouse films market. A rising population, characterized by an increasing number of people in a specific geographic area or globally, underscores the importance of greenhouse films in ensuring a stable and sustainable food supply. These films offer solutions to challenges related to resource scarcity, climate variability, and urbanization, addressing the food requirements of a growing global population. As of November 2022, reports from the United Nations indicated that the world's population had reached 8 billion people in 2022, with projections estimating it to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. The escalating population is a significant driver for the growth of the greenhouse films market.

Innovations in product offerings represent a key trend in the greenhouse film market, with major companies focusing on developing new technological solutions to strengthen their market position. In September 2021, BASF, a German greenhouse film company, announced the launch of IrgaCycleTM, a line of additive solutions designed to address urgent needs in plastic recycling. This innovation improves the properties of recycled plastics mechanically, enhancing the quality of post-consumer and industrial polyolefin material for re-use in flexible, molding, and rigid applications. IrgaCycleTM also contributes to increasing the percentage of recycled content for various end-users, showcasing the industry's commitment to sustainable practices and technological advancements in the greenhouse film market.

Major players in the greenhouse film market are dedicated to innovation, exemplified by the introduction of new products like the UbiGro Inner-600 and UbiGro Inner-650. These greenhouse films are tailored for the UbiGro brand, catering to the greenhouse industry. Launched in November 2022 by UbiQD, Inc., a US-based advanced materials manufacturing company, the UbiGro Inner-600 is designed to enhance fruit sets and fruit size in crops such as cannabis, strawberries, floriculture, and tomatoes. On the other hand, the UbiGro Inner-650 is crafted for vegetative crop types and crops where overall plant growth is crucial. Both films are optimized for specific light-level conditions and individual crop types, providing reliable solutions for the greenhouse industry's diverse needs.

In August 2023, DENSO Corporation, a Japan-based automotive manufacturer, made a strategic move by acquiring Certhon Group for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is poised to bolster DENSO's presence in the greenhouse film market, facilitating the development of new technologies for greenhouse films and supporting the global greenhouse industry's growth. Certhon Group, based in the Netherlands, specializes in the design and construction of greenhouse films. This strategic acquisition underscores the commitment of major companies to expanding their capabilities, fostering innovation, and strengthening their positions in the dynamic greenhouse film market.

Major companies operating in the greenhouse film market include BASF SE, Berry Global Inc., EIFFEL Industry Plastics S.p.A, Essen Multipack Limited, Exxon Mobil Corporation, FVG Folien-Vertriebs GmbH, GCR Group, Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd., Iris Polymers Industries Pvt Ltd., Lumite Inc., Plastika Kritis SA, Polifilm Extrusion GmbH, RPC Group PLC, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Sichuan Bozong Greenhouse Co. Ltd., The Dow Chemical Company, Agriplast Tech India Pvt. Ltd., Beijing Kingpeng International Hi-Tech Corporation, Central Worldwide Co. Ltd., Tuflex India, Aserpro S.A., Goutham Plastic (India) Pvt. Ltd., Paklite (Pty) Ltd., Grupo Armando Alvarez, Plastchim-T, D.S.E. Co. Ltd., Arid Agritec, Groupe Barbier

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the greenhouse film market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this greenhouse film market share report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa.

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

The greenhouse film market consists of sales of ethylene vinyl acetate and polyethylene. 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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