South Africa Plastic Packaging Films Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

South Africa Plastic Packaging Films Market Analysis

The South Africa Plastic Packaging Films Market size is estimated at 0.81 Million tonnes in 2024, and is expected to reach 0.97 Million tonnes by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.67% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• The plastic packaging film market in South Africa is characterized by its strong use in the food industry. Consumers tend to look for cost-effective, sustainable, lightweight, reusability, recyclability, convenient, and heat-resistant products, which helps drive demand for plastic packaging films in food products.
• Growing awareness in the country regarding the environmental effect of single-use plastic has encouraged consumers to adopt sustainable plastic packaging films with a positive ecological impact. Several innovations have enabled the development of sustainable plastic packaging films, resulting in a rise in the market.
• In April 2023, Naspers and its subsidiary businesses, Takealot and Media24, confirmed their joining in the South African Plastics Pact, an industry partnership of packaging producers, brand owners, recyclers, governments, and NGOs to tackle plastic packaging waste by creating a circular economy for plastics in the country.
• Urbanization is a significant demographic shift that has been occurring in South Africa and is influenced by various factors, including economic opportunities, better access to services, and improved infrastructure in urban areas. As per the Parliamentary Monitoring Group (PMG), urbanization in South Africa has been a prominent trend, with 63% of the population already residing in urban areas. Projections indicate that this figure will rise to 71% by 2030, showcasing the continued urban growth within the country.
• Urban populations typically have higher consumption rates of packaged goods due to convenience, busy lifestyles, and higher disposable incomes. This trend is expected to boost the demand for plastic packaging films for food, beverages, personal care products, and household items.
• Increasing awareness of plastic pollution and its environmental impact has led to stricter regulations and policies aimed at reducing plastic waste. Government regulations and bans on certain single-use plastics can limit the use of plastic packaging films, pushing the industry toward finding sustainable alternatives.

South Africa Plastic Packaging Films Market Trends

Polypropylene Film is Expected to Witness Significant Growth

South Africa Plastic Packaging Films Industry Segmentation

Plastic film packaging refers to various thin plastic materials that wrap or protect products. These films are commonly used in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and other industries. The report tracks the demand for converted packaging films across major resin and application types. This encompasses a range of materials and uses, reflecting the market's varied requirements and the evolving preferences of consumers and businesses.

The South African plastic packaging films market is segmented by type (polypropylene {biaxially oriented polypropylene [BOPP], cast polypropylene [CPP]} and polyethylene {low-density polyethylene [LDPE] and linear low-density polyethylene [LLDPE]}, polyethylene terephthalate {biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate [BOPET]}, polystyrene, bio-based, and PVC, EVOH, PETG, and other film types), end-user industry (food {candy and confectionery, frozen foods, fresh produce, dairy products, dry foods, meat, poultry, and seafood, pet food, and other food products [seasonings and spices, spreadable, sauces, condiments, etc.]}, beverage, healthcare, personal care and home care, industrial packaging, other end-user industries). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of volume (tonnes) for all the above segments.