Industrial Films Market Report 2025

The industrial films market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $44.85 billion in 2024 to $47.55 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to cost-effectiveness, shift from rigid to flexible packaging, increased demand for barrier films, textile industry use, medical and healthcare.

The industrial films market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $61.6 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued industrialization, sustainable packaging, construction sector growth, agricultural applications expansion, rapid advancements in electronics. Major trends in the forecast period include functional coatings, optical films, heat-shrink films, UV-resistant films, multilayered films.

The surge in construction projects, particularly in developing nations, is poised to drive the expansion of the industrial film market. Industrial films, instrumental in creating distinctive visual effects and lighting in the construction of buildings and commercial spaces, are witnessing increased demand. For instance, Upmetrics published an article in October 2023, highlighting the USA's $1.8 trillion construction industry and the global construction sector's $8.9 trillion valuation in 2023. Forecasts suggest the global residential construction market will grow to $8.3 trillion by 2032, with an annual growth rate of 4.8%. Thus, the surge in construction activities serves as a significant impetus behind the growth of the industrial films market.

The ascent of e-commerce is expected to drive the expansion of the industrial films market. With e-commerce constituting online transactions, including retail, digital payment processing, and online marketplaces, industrial films play a vital role in packaging solutions. These films ensure the secure packaging of diverse goods, safeguarding them during transportation. Their attributes include durability, tamper resistance, and protection against environmental elements, maintaining product integrity during shipping. Notably, as per a Morgan Stanley article in June 2022, global e-commerce rose from 15% of total retail sales in 2019 to 22% in 2022 and is projected to reach $5.4 trillion by 2026, up from $3.3 trillion in 2022. Hence, the surge in e-commerce activities is propelling the industrial films market.

Major companies in the industrial film market are concentrating on developing innovative products, such as ultra-low-density film, to enhance packaging efficiency and reduce material costs while achieving sustainability goals. Ultra-low-density film is a lightweight packaging material that provides strength and durability, minimizing material usage and shipping costs, thereby contributing to sustainability efforts. For example, in July 2024, Innovia Films, a UK-based packaging and labeling company, introduced the VL40 low-density film, specifically designed for ice cream flow wrap packaging. This new film boasts unique features, including enhanced flexibility and tear resistance, which are essential for maintaining product integrity during freezing and transportation. Additionally, it offers excellent barrier properties that protect against moisture and flavor loss. The film is optimized for high-speed packaging machines, making it an efficient and sustainable solution for both commercial and retail applications.

Major companies are pursuing acquisitions or forming partnerships to enhance their market position. A business strategic partnership is a structured collaboration between two or more commercial entities, typically established through one or more agreements or contracts. For instance, in December 2022, Hahn & Co., a South Korea-based private equity firm, finalized the acquisition of SKC's industrial film unit for $1.2 billion. This acquisition aims to strengthen Hahn & Co.'s presence in the industrial film sector and expand its manufacturing capabilities to address growing market demands. SKC’s industrial film unit, also based in South Korea, specializes in producing advanced films for various applications, including electronics and packaging.

In October 2024, Eastman, a US-based specialty materials company, acquired Dalian Ai-Red Technology for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is part of Eastman's strategy to enhance its capabilities in advanced coating technologies to better address the evolving needs of its customers. Dalian Ai-Red Technology, located in China, specializes in high-performance materials and coatings.

Major companies operating in the industrial films market are Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Toyobo Co. Ltd., Eastman Chemical Company, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Berry Global Inc., SKC Co. Ltd., Toray Industries Inc., Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation, Solvay SA, FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Sigma Plastics Group, Muraplast d.o.o., Unitika Ltd., Jindal Films Europe Virton Sprl, Transcendia Inc., Mondi PLC, Hi-Fi Industrial Film Ltd., Bogucki Folie Sp zoo, Inteplast Group Corporation, 3M Company, Avery Dennison Corporation, Covestro AG, Filmquest Group Inc., Uflex Ltd., Hyplast NV, Kuraray Co. Ltd., Novamont SpA, Plastipak Holdings Inc., Polifilm Group, Renolit Group, RKW Group, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Sealed Air Corporation, SRF Limited, Technipaq Inc., Tredegar Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the industrial films market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the industrial films market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the industrial films market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Industrial film constitutes a plastic-based stretch film coating material utilized in extrusion coating and lamination processes. Its primary function is to act as a substrate, controlling the oxygen and nitrogen levels surrounding goods, particularly in selected packaging films and materials with specific gas permeabilities.

Diverse types of industrial films exist, including linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyamide, and other variants. Polyethylene terephthalate, part of the polyester polymer family, is a robust and rigid synthetic fiber and resin. These films find applications across various domains such as coated non-woven products, dry film adhesives, electronic and battery industries, as well as in barrier and breathable coatings. Additionally, they serve purposes in puncture-resistant coatings and films. Their usage spans multiple industries including agriculture, industrial packaging, construction, medical, transportation, and various other sectors, contributing significantly to the protection and performance enhancement of packaged goods and materials.

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The industrial film market consists of sales of cast polypropylene (cpp), biaxially oriented polypropylene, and biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate. 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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