Mulch Films Market Report 2026

The mulch films market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.96 billion in 2025 to $5.32 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial fruit and vegetable farming, rising adoption of plasticulture practices, increasing need for weed control solutions, growth in irrigated agriculture, availability of low-cost polyethylene films.

The mulch films market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.17 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing shift toward biodegradable agricultural inputs, rising regulations on plastic waste reduction, growing focus on sustainable crop productivity, expansion of protected cultivation practices, increasing demand for climate-resilient farming solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of biodegradable mulch films, rising demand for moisture retention solutions, growing use of crop-specific mulch films, expansion of high-strength thin mulch materials, enhanced focus on soil health improvement.

The rising demand for food is expected to drive the growth of the mulch films market in the coming years. Food refers to substances primarily composed of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats that provide energy and support essential biological functions such as growth and repair. Meeting food demand depends on maintaining both the quantity and quality of agricultural output. Mulch films play a vital role in food production by regulating soil temperature, reducing moisture loss, conserving water, and limiting weed growth, thereby supporting higher and more consistent crop yields. For example, in July 2025, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, a Canada-based government department, the food and beverage processing sector remained the country’s largest manufacturing industry in 2024, generating $173.4 billion in production value. This accounted for 20.3% of total manufacturing sales and contributed 1.6% to Canada’s GDP. Additionally, exports of processed food and beverage products reached a record $59.8 billion, reflecting a 3.8% increase from 2023 and representing 34.5% of the sector’s total production value. Therefore, the increasing demand for food is supporting the growth of the mulch films market.

Major companies operating in the mulch films market are increasingly adopting strategic partnership approaches to replace conventional plastic mulch films traditionally used to protect crops from weeds, soil erosion, excessive sunlight, heavy rainfall, and birds. Strategic partnerships involve collaboration between organizations to combine resources, expertise, and capabilities for shared benefits. For instance, in March 2024, The Fresh Produce Impact Hub (FRESHPPACT), a US-based research and development organization, partnered with Blue Skies to launch innovative agricultural mulch trials in Ghana. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with Blue Skies and the University of Northampton, aims to tackle environmental concerns associated with conventional polyethylene mulch films, which significantly contribute to plastic pollution in agricultural practices.

In July 2024, Revolution Sustainable Solutions LLC, a US-based company specializing in sustainable materials and recycling solutions, acquired Norflex Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Revolution sought to strengthen and expand its sustainable agriculture and industrial film portfolio, broaden its market presence, and enhance vertical integration in the supply of recycled-content films. Norflex Inc. is a US-based manufacturer known for producing high-performance agricultural and industrial films, including silage wraps, agricultural ground cover films, and stretch and shrink films.

Major companies operating in the mulch films market are BASF SE, Novamont S.p.A., Berry Global Inc., Trioplast Industrier AB, AB Rani Plast Oy, RKW Agri GmbH & Co KG, BioBag International AS, Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd., Shandong Tianhe Plastic Co Ltd, Plastika Kritis S.A., Barbier Group, British Polythene Industries, Cofco Tunhe Co Ltd, Dubois Agrinovation Inc., The Armando Alvarez Group, Guangdong Zhongxing Plastic Products Co Ltd, Henan Yinfeng Plastic Co Ltd, Hyplast NV, Tilak Polypack Private Limited, Iris Polymers Industries Pvt Ltd, Pooja Plastic Industries.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the mulch films market in 2025. The regions covered in the mulch 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 mulch films market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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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