The barrier films market size is projected to grow from USD 3.1 billion in 2020 to USD 4.1 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.3%. The barrier films market is witnessing high growth owing to demand for longer self life of food products, increasing demand for customer-friendly packaging, and rising number of retail chains in developing countries.
The barrier films market is segmented on the basis of material into PE, PP, PET/BOPET, polyamide, organic coatings, inorganic coatings, and others. PE holds the major market share of the overall barrier films market owing to its good moisture barrier properties. The inorganic oxide coatings segment is projected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period as they have excellent moisture barrier properties and are transparent and cost-effective.
The barrier films market is segmented on the basis of end-use industry into food & beverage packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, agriculture, and others. Food & beverage end-use segment holds major market share of the overall barrier films market owing to growing need for product safety and convenience and increasing consumer preference for process & packaged food are driving the demand for barrier films in food & beverage packaging.
Berry Global Inc. (US), Amcor Plc (Australia), Sealed Air (US), Raven Industries (US), Toppan Prnting Co., Ltd. (Japan), Cosmo Films Ltd. (India), Jindal Poly Films Ltd. (India), Dupont Teijin Films (US), Uflex Ltd. (India), and Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan) are the key players operating in the barrier films market.
