Specialty & High Performance Films Market To Reach $67.43 Billion By 2030

Specialty & High Performance Films Market Growth & Trends

The global specialty & high performance films market size is anticipated to reach USD 67.43 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., growing at CAGR of 6.1% from 2024 to 2030. The demand for the product is primarily driven by robust and high tensile packaging application. Increasing demand for the product in premium food and cosmetics products owing to superior barrier properties is likely to augment growth over the projected period.

Superior flexibility, chemical inertness and light weight offered by the product as compared to its counterparts including metal and glass packaging are expected to provide a competitive advantage in packaging application over the next eight years.

Growing demand for the product in automotive applications to protect sunroofs, rear and side windows, windshields and to mask dashboards is expected to drive growth. In addition, the product is used as an insulating material for semiconductors in the electronics industry. High thermal resistivity of product is expected to propel its demand in electronic application over the next few years.

The industry is characterized by the presence of numerous players with wide product portfolio. The manufacturers are consolidating in order to reduce operational cost and increase profit margins. Rapid industrialization, rising consumer demand and low labor cost in Asia Pacific is anticipated to compel manufacturers to establish their production plants near close vicinity. However, volatile raw material prices and high competition is expected to pose a challenge for the industry players. 

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Specialty & High Performance Films Market Report Highlights

• Polyester dominated the market and accounted for a market revenue share of 68.6% in 2023. Polyester films are widely utilized as substrates for flexible circuits, displays, and touchscreens due to their superior electrical insulation and thermal stability.

• Barrier accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2023. Barrier films, known for their ability to protect products from external elements such as moisture, oxygen, and UV light, are crucial in maintaining freshness and extending the shelf life of packaged goods.

• The packaging segment accounted for the largest market revenue share in 2023. Specialty films provide excellent barrier properties that protect products from moisture, oxygen, and light, helping to preserve the freshness and quality of food and beverages.

• Asia Pacific specialty & high performance films market accounted for the largest market revenue share of 39.1% in 2023.

Specialty & High Performance Films Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global specialty & high performance films market on the basis of product, application, end use, and region:

Specialty & High Performance Films Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030) (Volume, Kilotons)

• Polyester

• Nylon

• Fluoropolymer

• Polycarbonate

• Others

Specialty & High Performance Films Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 – 2030) (Volume, Kilotons)

• Barrier

• Safety and Security

• Decorative

• Microporous

• Others

Specialty & High Performance Films End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 – 2030) (Volume, Kilotons)

• Packaging

• Personal Care Products

• Electrical and electronic

• Automotive

• Construction

• Others

Specialty & High Performance Films Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030) (Volume, Kilotons)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • UK

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • Russia

  • Denmark

  • Sweden

  • Norway

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • Australia

  • South Korea

  • Indonesia

  • Vietnam

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

  • South Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • UAE

  • Kuwait

List of Key Players of Specialty & High Performance Films Market

• BASF SE

• Clariant AG

• Albemarle Corporation

• Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.

• Nouryon

• LANXESS AG

• Evonik Industries AG

• Kaneka Corporation

• The Dow Chemical Company

• ExxonMobil Corporation