Mulch Films Market Report 2025

The mulch films market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.64 billion in 2024 to $5 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to aging population, minimally invasive procedures, increased awareness and diagnosis, healthcare infrastructure development, prevalence of aneurysms, FDA approvals.

The mulch films market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.75 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in endovascular therapies, increased demand for medical products, focus on stroke prevention, growing healthcare expenditure, research and development investments. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in catheter technologies, ai enabled diagnosis and intervention, integration of imaging technologies, product innovations, collaborations and partnerships.

The surging demand for food is expected to be a significant driver behind the growth of the mulch films market. Food, composed mainly of protein, carbohydrates, and fat, serves as essential fuel for living organisms' development and repair processes. Maintaining crop quantity and quality is crucial, and mulch films play a pivotal role by altering soil temperature, preserving soil moisture, conserving water, and limiting weed proliferation in food production. Reports from the United Nations in July 2022 indicated a rise in global hunger, with approximately 828 million individuals experiencing hunger in 2021 - an increase of about 46 million from 2020 and a staggering surge of 150 million since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, the escalating food demand is propelling the growth of the mulch film market.

The burgeoning global population is expected to significantly drive the expansion of the mulch film market. In agriculture and gardening, mulch films, typically made of materials such as polyethylene, serve to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, regulate soil temperature, and bolster crop health. The United States Census Bureau reported a 0.4% increase, totaling 333,287,557 residents in the United States in December 2022. This demographic upswing contributes to the growing utilization of mulch films, fueling market growth.

Leading companies in the mulch film market are forming strategic partnerships to replace traditional plastic mulch film, which is widely used to shield plants from threats like birds, weeds, soil erosion, sunlight, and heavy rain. Strategic partnerships involve companies leveraging each other's strengths and resources to achieve shared goals and mutual benefits. For example, in March 2024, The Fresh Produce Impact Hub (FRESHPPACT), a U.S.-based research and development firm, teamed up with Blue Skies to initiate innovative agricultural mulch trials in Ghana. This initiative, in collaboration with Blue Skies and the University of Northampton, seeks to tackle the environmental issues associated with conventional polyethylene (PE) mulch films, which are a significant contributor to plastic pollution in agriculture.

Major players in the mulch film industry are adopting strategic partnerships to introduce sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic mulch films. These partnerships involve leveraging mutual strengths and resources to achieve collective success. For example, in October 2023, Cotesi plc partnered with Cotesi-Companhia De TÊxteis SintÉticos S.A. This collaboration aims to launch Advantage Kraft Mulch, an eco-friendly alternative made entirely from responsibly sourced wood kraft paper without any plastic or coating, serving as a sustainable replacement for conventional plastic mulch films.

In November 2022, Solesis, a US-based innovative provider of biomaterials solutions and services primarily focused on the medical device and advanced therapy industries, acquired Polyzen for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition is aimed at expanding Solesis' range of polymer-based technologies, enhancing their expertise and capabilities, enabling the company to continue delivering cutting-edge solutions to its customers. Polyzen, the acquired company, is known for its specialization in developing and manufacturing polymer-based solutions tailored for medical devices and advanced therapy applications.

Major companies operating in the mulch films market include The Dow Chemical Company, BASF SE, FKuR Kunststoff GmbH, Novamont S.p.A., Berry Global Inc., AEP Industries Inc., Trioplast Industrier AB, Tilak Polypack Private Limited, AB Rani Plast Oy, RKW Agri Gmbh & Co.KG, BioBag International AS, Industrial Development Company Sal, ExxonMobil Corporation, Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd., Shandong Tianhe Plastic Co. Ltd., Kuraray Co. Ltd, Qingdao Huaxuyang Industrial Co. Ltd., Macro Plastic Sdn. Bhd., Plastika Kritis S.A., Organix AG, Al-Pack Enterprises Ltd., Barbier Group, British Polythene Industries, Cofco Tunhe Co. Ltd., Dubois Agrinovation Inc., Eiffel Trading Company, Pooja Plastic Industries, The Armando Alvarez Group, Guangdong Zhongxing Plastic Products Co. Ltd., Henan Yinfeng Plastic Co. Ltd., Hopewell Industries, Hyplast NV, Iris Polymers Industries Pvt. Ltd., Jindal Poly Films Ltd., Kung Hsing Plastic Machinery Co. Ltd., Laiwu Huaya Polymer Sci.& Tech. Co. Ltd.

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

Mulch films are plastic films utilized to modify soil temperature, inhibit moisture growth, manage weed proliferation, and enhance crop production. These films find extensive use in large-scale fruit and vegetable farming to preserve soil moisture, regulate soil temperature, and reduce water evaporation.

The primary product types within the mulch films market are categorized as non-biodegradable and biodegradable. Biodegradable films have the capability to break down into harmless components through the action of living organisms. These films are composed of materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polylactic acid/polyhydroxyalkanoates, polybutylene succinate, ethylene-vinyl acetate, and other bio-based materials, all of which find applications in agriculture and horticulture.

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The mulch films market consists of sales of photo-degradable plastic mulch and reflective silver film. 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.

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