Polyethylene Lamination Films Market Report 2026

The polyethylene lamination films market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.45 billion in 2025 to $1.55 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in packaged food consumption, expansion of consumer goods packaging, rising demand for protective labeling solutions, increased use of flexible packaging formats, availability of advanced film extrusion technologies.

The polyethylene lamination films market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.96 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable packaging materials, rising adoption of recyclable lamination films, expansion of e-commerce packaging needs, growing focus on lightweight packaging solutions, increasing regulatory pressure on plastic waste reduction. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high-barrier lamination films, rising adoption of bio-based polyethylene films, growing use of stretch and shrink lamination technologies, expansion of flexible packaging applications, enhanced focus on moisture and chemical resistance.

The increase in construction activities is projected to fuel the growth of the polyethylene lamination films market. Construction activities involve the processes required for delivering buildings, infrastructure, industrial facilities, and related services throughout their life cycles. Polyethylene lamination films are vital in the construction sector as they provide durable and weather-resistant barrier solutions for a variety of applications, including moisture protection, insulation, and surface finishes, which enhance the longevity and performance of construction materials. For instance, in August 2024, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based independent producer of official statistics, estimated that monthly construction output in June 2024 rose by 0.5%, driven by increases in both new work (0.9%) and repair and maintenance (0.1%). Seven out of nine sectors experienced growth, with the largest contributions coming from non-housing repair and maintenance (up 3.2%) and private commercial new work (up 2.1%). Hence, the rise in construction activities is boosting the growth of the polyethylene lamination films market.

Major companies in the polyethylene lamination films market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as high-barrier materials, to enhance performance, sustainability, and packaging versatility. High-barrier materials effectively prevent the passage of gases, moisture, or other substances, protecting the contents inside. For example, in June 2024, ExxonMobil Corporation, a US-based petrochemical company, co-developed a high-barrier duplex MDO-MDO polyethylene laminate packaging solution that combines machine-direction oriented PE (MDO-PE) for strength and clarity with PE sealant layers, targeting recyclable flexible packaging for food and consumer goods. The laminate provides the necessary barrier, stiffness, and clarity while remaining mono-material, enabling easier mechanical recycling and reducing plastic waste compared to traditional laminates with mixed substrates. Additionally, this innovation supports sustainable packaging needs, cost-efficient production, and addresses regulatory and consumer demands for eco-friendly packaging.

In December 2024, Arkema, a France-based specialty materials company, acquired Dow’s Flexible Packaging Laminating Adhesives Business for US $150 million. Through this acquisition, Arkema aims to strengthen its position in the flexible packaging segment by expanding its portfolio of adhesive and lamination solutions to better serve packaging film producers and converters. Dow Inc. is a US-based company that provides high-quality laminating adhesives for flexible packaging, including food, medical, and industrial applications, and operates multiple production sites across the Americas and Europe.

Major companies operating in the polyethylene lamination films market are Jindal Poly Films Limited, Cosmo Films Limited, Uflex Limited, Taghleef Industries LLC, Polifilm Extrusion GmbH, Polyplex Corporation Limited, Flex Films Inc., Amcor Limited, Sealed Air Corporation, Berry Global Inc., Glenroy Inc., Innovia Films Ltd., Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, RKW Group, Schur Flexibles Group, Coveris Holdings SA, Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH, Futamura Chemical Co. Ltd., Toray Plastics America Inc., Ultralen Film GmbH.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polyethylene lamination films market share in 2025. The regions covered in the polyethylene lamination films market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the polyethylene lamination films market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The polyethylene lamination films market consists of sales of thermoforming films, flat bottom bags, freestanding bag, and premade stand-up pouches. 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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