CAGR: 6.7% Current Market Size: USD 46.7 BillionFastest Growing Region: North America
Largest Market: APACProjection Time: 2022-2029Base Year: 2021
The global Food Packaging Films market is expected to grow from USD 46.7 billion in 2021 to USD 78.45 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 6.7% during the Projection period 2022-2029. This growth of the Food Packaging Films market is significantly driven by the rising demand for fresh and damage-free food. Food packaging film is also an efficient marketing tool for the food and beverages industry. Packaging films are used in various industries like beverages, food, home care, healthcare, personal care, electronics & electrical, and other industrial goods. In the food industry, different sub-industries such as meat, ready-to-eat meals, seafood and poultry, bakery and confectionery, dairy products, and other food products are using different kinds of food packaging films for different purposes. Because they are lightweight, convenient, affordable, safe, and sustainable, packaging films are increasingly being used in homes, restaurants, etc for packing food and keeping it safe from any kind of contaminants.
Market Dynamics:
Drivers:
The rising demand for biaxially oriented films has encouraged several packaging film manufacturers to divert their manufacturing efforts and invest in biaxially oriented film packaging. Biaxial films are stretched in both transverse direction (TD) and machine direction (MD) to provide better optical, mechanical, and barrier properties, propelling the market’s growth. These films are used in various applications in the food and non-food industries. Biaxially oriented films are manufactured from various materials, including polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (ps), polyamide (PA), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and others, driving the growth of the market.
Restraints:
The cost of the food packaging films depends upon the cost of raw materials used. The polymers used in manufacturing food packaging films are derived from petroleum. The changing prices of crude oil and increasing demand for polymers in various applications hinder the market’s growth. The fluctuating process of raw materials and less availability is a major restraint to the growth of the food packaging film market. Raw materials prices also depend on logistics, trading costs, labor costs, and tariffs. All these factors affect the price of polymers, affecting the growth of the food packaging film market.
Opportunities:
Increasing environmental pollution is one of the biggest challenges for the environment. So, food packaging film manufacturers across the globe are focusing on reducing environmental pollution by encouraging end-user sectors to choose eco-friendly food packaging films. Given this, the packaging companies are focusing on developing eco-friendly food packaging films for environmental sustainability. Green packaging products are manufactured to follow the three ‘R’s of eco-friendly packaging: renew, reuse, and recycle. Introducing eco-friendly food packaging films such as bioplastics, forest wood, recycled paper, and palm leaf is expected to provide lucrative growth opportunities for the market during the Projection period.
Challenges
Manufacturers has been using fewer materials and raw materials to reduce the packaging size and weight which challenges the market’s growth. Manufacturers have done Downsizing to reduce the waste generated from packaging materials. Under its packaging reduction guidelines, the Department of Environmental Conservation of New York City recommends using shrink wrap or poly wrap over box packaging to reduce bag packaging and packaging size. Manufacturers are increasingly using smaller and lighter packaging films with fewer materials, challenging the market’s growth.
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Segmentation Analysis:
The global Food Packaging Films market has been segmented based on material type, product type, end-users, and regions.
By material type
The material type segment includes polypropylene, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyamide, polyvinyl chloride, and ethyl vinyl alcohol. The polypropylene segment led the Food Packaging Films market with a market share of around 23.7% in 2021. The polypropylene material used in making the food packaging film is not affected by humidity which drives the segment’s growth. It gives very moderate permeability to odors and gases and a higher barrier to water vapor. The food packaging films made with polypropylene are very light in weight and do not require much storage space.
By product type
The product type segment includes bags & sacks, pouches, tubes, sachets & stick packs, and liners. The liners segment led the Food Packaging Films market with a market share of around 39.11% in 2021. The liners food packaging films are easy to use and are easily available in supermarkets and online stores, which drives the segment’s growth. Furthermore, the liner packaging films can be used to pack any kind of food and beverages, adding impetus to the segment’s growth.
By End-users
The end-users segment includes beverages, food, and home care products. The food segment led the Food Packaging Films market with a market share of around 45.13% in 2021. The rising awareness regarding nutritional values and the increasing health concerns increases the need for packaging food products in packaging films. Food packaging helps prevent contamination caused by pathogens, bacteria, and other microorganisms. Furthermore, the increasing awareness about airborne diseases increases the demand for safely packaged food items.
By Regional Analysis:
The regions analyzed for the Food Packaging Films market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and Africa. The Asia-Pacific region dominated the Food Packaging Films market and held the 38.10% share of the market revenue in 2021.
Global Food Packaging Films Market- Country Analysis:
China is the largest Food Packaging Films market across the globe, with an estimated market share of 29% across the Asia-Pacific region by 2022. The demand for food packaging films in the country has been rising owing to the growing need for convenience as the lifestyle of people in China is busy, and they have a diverse culture. Furthermore, the increasing number of health-conscious people in the region propels the market’s growth.
In the Europe region, Germany is the largest market shareholder in the Food Packaging Films market, with an estimated market share of around 25.11% by the end of 2022. Germany is one of the leading producers of plastic, which is expected to drive the market’s growth in the country. Europe holds nearly 16% market share in global plastic production, which propels the market’s growth.
India is the fastest market for food packaging films, with 21% of the market share. The market for food packaging films in India is growing because it is the fastest-growing economy with the highest population in the world. They are now seeing massive growth in terms of the usage of packaging films. India will see an increment of US$ 9 bn and will grow by 1.8x during the Projectioned period to reach a market size of US$ 21 bn.
Key Industry Players Analysis:
To increase their market position in the global Food Packaging Films business, top companies are focusing on tactics such as adopting new technology, mergers & acquisitions, product developments, collaborations, and partnerships, joint ventures, etc.
Latest Development:
Report Metrics
Report Attribute |
Details |
Study Period |
2021-2029 |
Base year |
2021 |
CAGR (%) |
8.7% |
Market Size |
USD 46.7 billion in 2021 |
Projection period |
2022-2029 |
Projection unit |
Value (USD) |
Segments covered |
Material Type, Product Type, End-user, and Regions |
Report Scope |
Revenue Projection, competitive landscape, company ranking, growth factors, and trends |
Companies covered |
Amcor plc, Berry Global, Coveris, DS Smith, Sealed Air Corporation, Graphic Packaging Holding Company, Charter Next Generation, Mondi Group, DuPont Teijin Films, and WestRock, among others. |
By Material Type |
? Polypropylene ? Polyethylene ? Polyethylene Terephthalate ? Polyamide ? Polyvinyl Chloride ? Ethyl Vinyl Alcohol |
By Product Type |
? Bags & Sacks, Pouches ? Tubes ? Sachets & Stick Packs ? Liners |
By End-User |
? Beverages ? Food ? Homecare Products |
Regional scope |
? North America ? Europe ? Asia-Pacific ? South America ? Middle East and Africa |
Scope of the Report
Global Food Packaging Films Market by material type:
Global Food Packaging Films Market by product type:
Global Food Packaging Films Market by End-users:
Global Food Packaging Films Market by Region:
Global Food Packaging Films market size is USD 46.7 billion in 2021.
Global Food Packaging Films market will have estimated market size USD 78.45 billion by 2029.
Leading market players active in the global Food Packaging Films market are Amcor plc, Berry Global, Coveris, DS Smith, Sealed Air Corporation, Graphic Packaging Holding Company, Charter Next Generation, Mondi Group, DuPont Teijin Films, and WestRock. among others.
Rising demand for oriented films, is primarily driving the growth of the Food Packaging Films market.
Manufacturers in the Food Packaging Films market are using advanced production technologies to incorporate better results, and capacity expansion of the storage systems. In addition, the rising number of investments will contribute to demand for the Food Packaging Films.
Political Factors- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regulates the packaging of all food products in India. The regulations about food packaging are laid out in the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011. All food that is placed in a package of any nature, in such a manner that the contents cannot be changed without tampering it and which is ready for sale to the consumer, must comply with the food packaging regulations in India.
Economical Factors- The cost of the food packaging films depends upon the cost of raw materials used. The polymers used in manufacturing food packaging films are derived from petroleum. The changing prices of crude oil and increasing demand for polymers in various applications hinder the market’s growth. The fluctuating process of raw materials and less availability is a major restraint to the growth of the food packaging film market. Raw materials prices depend on logistics, trading costs, labor, and tariffs. All these factors affect the price of polymers, affecting the growth of the food packaging film market.
Social Factor- The presence of large in the region coupled with growing demand for convenience food products drives the market’s growth in the region. Moreover, the raw materials required for manufacturing food packaging films are also available at cheaper prices in the region, adding impetus to the market’s growth. The people in the Asia Pacific countries, such as China and India, are becoming more cautious about the foodborne diseases caused due to contamination, increasing the demand for the food packaging film market.
Technological Factors- Technology is also crucial in the food industry’s growth journey. Packaging films with the additional benefit of smart and intelligent packaging technology, ensuring consumable product quality and shelf life to the optimum level. Several technologies are being used to manufacture food packing films that will increase the products' shelf life.
Environmental Factors- Increasing environmental pollution is one of the biggest challenges for the environment. So, food packaging film manufacturers across the globe are focusing on reducing environmental pollution by encouraging end-user sectors to choose eco-friendly food packaging films. Given this, the packaging companies are focusing on developing eco-friendly food packaging films for environmental sustainability. Green packaging products are manufactured to follow the three ‘R’s of eco-friendly packaging: renew, reuse, and recycle. Introducing eco-friendly food packaging films such as bioplastics, forest wood, recycled paper, and palm leaf is expected to provide lucrative growth opportunities for the market during the Projection period.
Legal Factors- Domo Chemicals’ nylon films business was acquired by Jindal films. This acquisition aims at supporting the company’s growth by increasing the production capacity of nylon films. Next-generation stretch films were launched by Coveris with 30% recycled content to minimize reliance on virgin plastic films for packaging. Pioneer packaging worldwide was acquired by B2B Industrial packaging. The main aim of this acquisition is to increase consumer reach, especially in untapped markets.
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