E-commerce Boom Fuels Demand for PE Films in the USA, Offering a US$ 4 Billion Incremental Opportunity

Total Sales in the USA are poised to constitute 18.3% of the North American PE films market share, primarily attributed to the robust food and beverage sector. Simultaneously, the expanding e-commerce industry in the USA is fueling the need for efficient packaging solutions, opening doors for PE films and presenting a substantial $4 billion incremental opportunity throughout the forecast period.

The global PE films market is poised for substantial growth, with an estimated value of US$ 52 billion in 2022. This positive trajectory is projected to continue with a promising demand outlook, propelling sales to grow at a commendable Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.3% throughout the forecast period. By 2032, the market valuation is anticipated to surge to an impressive US$ 79.2 billion.

In the broader context of the packaging films market, the global PE films sector holds a significant share, accounting for approximately 36% of the overall market’s worth, which amounted to US$ 139.1 billion in 2021.

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The driving forces behind this growth include the expansion of e-commerce and the food & beverage industry. Despite the convenience and affordability of plastic as a packaging material, its ecological impact has raised concerns. In response, manufacturers have been actively introducing environmentally-friendly packaging alternatives.

PE films have emerged as a compelling solution in this context. They combine durability with the ability to shield products from various elements such as sunlight, moisture, oxygen, and dust. Furthermore, their convenient printing surface allows brands to display essential product information and interactive features, enhancing the overall customer experience. This confluence of practicality, protection, and environmental consciousness positions PE films as a pivotal player in the evolving packaging landscape.

Blown film and cast film techniques require melting polymer resins, extruding the polymer melt through a die, stretching, and cooling the melt into a film. Various types of polymers are utilized for various sorts of films used in the packaging of various items, depending on the level of protection and type of packaging required.

The growth of the PE Films Market is driven by various factors such as the increasing demand for packaging materials in the food and beverages industry, the growing population and urbanization leading to an increase in consumer goods, and the increasing use of PE Films in the agriculture and horticulture sectors.

In terms of product type, the market is segmented into Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE). Among these, the LDPE segment holds the largest share of the market, owing to its wide range of applications in packaging and agriculture.

In terms of application, the market is segmented into food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, agriculture, and others. The food and beverages segment holds the largest share of the market, driven by the increasing demand for packaged food and beverages. The pharmaceutical segment is also expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for packaging materials in the pharmaceutical industry.

In terms of region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. Asia-Pacific holds the largest share of the market, driven by the increasing demand for packaging materials in the food and beverages and consumer goods industries in the region. North America and Europe are also expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for packaging materials in the food and beverages and pharmaceutical industries in the regions.

In conclusion, the PE Films Market is expected to continue its growth trajectory in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for packaging materials in various industries such as food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. The market is also expected to be driven by the increasing use of PE Films in the agriculture and horticulture sectors. The market is highly competitive, with a large number of players operating in the market, focusing on expanding their production capacity, developing new products, and increasing their market presence through mergers and acquisitions, collaborations, and partnerships.

PE films offer various benefits such as barrier properties, light weight, flexibility, aroma locking, water & air resistance, and no chemical reaction. These features help in keeping products safe as and fresh during transport & storage. Surging demand from the food & beverage sector will continue driving sales in the market.

Consumers are preferring attractive, convenient, and sustainable packaging. These films offer several benefits such as convenience, food safety, and better quality to consumers, retailers, and the foodservice sector. Moreover, the emergence of bio-based PE films that are environmentally friendly will also spur demand in the market.

Further, growing popularity of pouches for a wide range of foods, as well as the advent of innovative packaging solutions for pharmaceutical and medical packaging products will augment the growth in the market.

Moreover, increasing sales of PE films in the agriculture sector will create opportunities for growth in the market. In horticulture, optimal protection of crops from severe weather, wind, snow, and heavy rain is imperative. PE films are used as a plastic cover in greenhouses to protect plants and crops and to create a restricted environment with controlled microclimatic conditions.

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Greenhouse coverings, low and medium tunnel covers, and soil mulching are some of the applications for PE films.

Besides this, PE films are widely used in the construction sector for several end use applications like vapour retarders, window films, flooring and countertop protection, and roofing. These sheets can be used to block off rooms, cover building components, and protect people from lead poisoning in some cases. The extensive applications of PE films in the food, beverages, construction and many other end use industries is augmenting the growth in the market.

“Increasing applications of PE films for the packaging of ready-to-eat meals, along with expansion of the ecommerce sector in emerging economies will continue fueling the growth in the market over the forecast period,” says an FMI analyst.

Key Takeaways:

· By material, sales in the linear low density PE films segment will grow at a 3.6% CAGR over the forecast period.

· In terms of end use, demand in the food and beverage segment is anticipated grow by 1.6x during the assessment period.

· The U.S. will account for nearly 18.3% of the North America PE films market through 2032.

· Total sales in the India market will reach a valuation of US$ 7.3 Bn by 2032.

PE Films Market Landscape

Berry Global Group, Mondi Group, ProAmpac LLC, Amcor Plc, Sealed Air Corporation, Winpak Ltd, Huhtamaki Oyj, Glenroy, Inc., Plastissimo Film Co., Ltd., Bischof & Klein GmbH, Schur Flexibles Holding GesmbH, Klöckner Pentaplast, Grupo Plastilene S.A.S., Flexopack SA, Cosmo Films Ltd. are some of the key players in the PE films market.

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PE films Market by Category

By Material:

  •          Low Density Polyethylene Films (LDPE)
  •          Linear Low Density Polyethylene Films (LLDPE)
  •          High Density Polyethylene Films (HDPE)
  •          Bio Polyethylene Films

By Thickness:

  •          Less than 50 Micron
  •          50 to 100 Micron
  •          101 to 200 Micron
  •          Above 200 Micron

By End-Use:

  •          Food & Beverages
  •          Personal Care & Cosmetics
  •          House Care
  •          Building & Construction
  •          Agriculture
  •          Electrical & Electronics

Author:   

Ismail Sutaria (Lead Consultant, Packaging and Materials) has over 8 years of experience in market research and consulting in the packaging & materials industry. Ismail’s strength lies in identifying key challenges faced by the client and offering logical and actionable insights to equip the clients with strategic decision-making power.

Ismail has been an instrumental part of several transformational consulting assignments. His key skills include competitive benchmarking, opportunity assessment, macroeconomic analysis, and business transformation advisory. Ismail is an MBA holder in Marketing and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics.

Ismail is a regular at industry conferences and expos and has been widely covered in electronic and print media. He is a Speaker at our upcoming Talk show – Rise of the Intelligent Packaging. Ismail has been quoted in leading publications, including the European Pharmaceutical Review and the European Adhesive Tape Association.

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