Plastic Films And Sheets Market Size To Reach $196.23 Billion By 2030

Plastic Films And Sheets Market Growth & Trends

The global plastic films and sheets market size was valued at USD 196.23 billion in 2030 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% from 2024 to 2030. Increasing demand for plastic films from the agricultural sector is a key driver for the industry. In the agricultural sector plastic sheets are mostly used in the construction of greenhouses, low tunnel covers, mulching, and walk-in tunnels. HDPE sheets are also witnessing extensive application in the agricultural sector. These films are equipped with multiple rows containing several holes, which assists in better growth and development of plants. They are lightweight, highly durable, weather-, corrosion-, & binding-resistant, and waterproof.

In the food and beverage industry, the demand for processed food is further boosting the usage of plastic films & sheets in packaging applications. The rapid growth of the food & beverage industry in countries, such as China, India, Indonesia, and Malaysia, is anticipated to boost the product demand over the projected period. Changing food habits and increasing preference for processed foods are likely to supplement the product demand. Moreover, market players are also engaged in manufacturing various types of plastics as per the user requirements and perishability of food. Eco-friendly plastics are gaining popularity across several application industries. Cellulose diacetate, Poly Lactic Acid (PLA), and RPET are the major types of eco-friendly plastics.

Cellulose diacetate comprises a cellulose base, which is an organic compound. It contains 90% of cotton and the remaining 40% of wood. It is considered safe for food packaging applications and possesses a high moisture transition rate, which allows products to remain fresh for longer. Stringent regulations on the use of plastic films and sheets have been imposed in several countries, which is going to hamper the market growth over the forecast period. Numerous economies, including Bangladesh, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Taiwan, have imposed additional taxes on the utilization of plastic films in packaging. In the U.S., several governmental, as well as non-governmental organizations, are also involved in discouraging the usage of plastic sheets and films in packaging organic produce.

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Plastic Films And Sheets Market Report Highlights

• The LDPE/LLDPE led the product segment in 2022 and accounted for the largest share of more than 40.00% of the global revenue.

• This is due to the use of LDPE/LLDPE in common applications in food packaging, textile packaging, and other special applications in tents and outdoor equipment

• Asia Pacific was the largest regional market in 2022 and is estimated to expand further at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period

• Packaging was the largest application segment in 2022 and accounted for the highest share of more than 83.0% of the global revenue. Plastic films and sheets have attained significant popularity in packaging applications across various industries like food, medical, and consumer goods industries

• Most industry players, such as SABIC and British Polythene Industries PLC, are integrated across the value chain, due to which entry for new players is likely to be slightly difficult as the market grows

Plastic Films And Sheets Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global plastic films and sheets market report based on product, application, and region:

Plastic Films And Sheets Product Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• LDPE/LLDPE

• PVC

• PA

• BOPP

• HDPE

• CPP

• Others

Plastic Films And Sheets Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• Packaging

  • Food

  • Consumer Goods

  • Medical

  • Others

• Non-packaging

  • Construction

  • Healthcare

  • Agriculture

  • Others

Plastic Films And Sheets Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • U.K.

  • France

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

• Central & South America

  • Brazil

• Middle East & Africa

List of Key Players in Plastic Films And Sheets Market

• Toray Industries, Inc.

• British Polythene Ltd.

• Toyobo Co., Ltd.

• Berry Global, Inc.

• SABIC

• Plastic Film Corporation of America

• Sealed Air

• Dow

• DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

• Novolex

• Amcor plc

• UFlex Ltd.