Market Trends of Packaging Film Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Packaging Film Market according to our research experts:
A Surge in E-commerce Business has Fueled Demand for Packaging
- Because of COVID-19, there has been a renewed interest in packaging hygiene due to increased safety concerns. Furthermore, the period saw an increase in e-commerce, which increased the demand for well-designed and functional packaging films that are both sustainable and hygienic.
- With the massive growth in online ordering, packaging film has gained popularity in the e-commerce market due to its discreet characteristics, which include being thicker than traditional clear shrink films to ensure durability and performance while keeping the contents of shipment private and having higher tear strength.
- Shrink films are widely used for wrapping food packaging products in the e-commerce sector owing to their benefits, such as optimal shelf life and better oxygen transmission rates. With the demand for shrink film from the rapidly growing food industry, manufacturers are focusing on expanding their capacity to cater to this significant demand. For instance, In January 2022, IPG expanded its North American shrink film production by acquiring a new film plant in Everetts, NC, which allowed the company to expand its production capacity and product types.
- The retail sector has witnessed strong growth due to changing lifestyles and rising disposable income. The emergence of online delivery services has shifted people's shopping habits from traditional to e-commerce in the countries like Thailand. Modern retail stores such as supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience stores have also risen significantly. Thailand's retail sales, including online and in-store purchases, have increased dramatically in the past few years.
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Asia-Pacific and Europe Contribute to Healthy Growth Rate over the Forecast Period
- China is expected to account for the largest market share in the packaging films market of the Asia Pacific region, majorly due to its large middle-class population, increasing disposable incomes, and high demand for packaged food and pharmaceutical products. The increasing pharmaceutical production in the region is significantly driving the growth of the packaging film market in the region.
- The e-commerce sector's growing presence in Southeast Asian nations such as Thailand is paving the way for packaging film in the region. Moreover, custom-made packaging films and wraps are required for industrial applications involving industrial powders, granular chemicals, lubricants, agricultural products, and other materials, which cater to market growth.
- There have been various expansion activities by companies in the market to enhance their geographical presence and position. For instance, in December 2021, PTL launched a BOPP line in Indonesia as a part of its Southeast Asia expansion plans. With the start-up of the new BOPP film line, a 10.6-meter line, the company aims to further strengthen the cost-effectiveness of the operations in Indonesia due to economies of scale and improve its industry positioning in the geography.
- The growing popularity of ready-to-eat meals that require safe packaging in the Asia Pacific and the growth of the food and beverage industries create a significant demand for high-quality and cost-effective packaging such as Cling films made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a sustainable option for fresh food packing.
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