Global Packaging Films for Food Market Outlook
Chem Reports estimates that the global packaging films for food market was valued at USD XXXX units in 2025 and is expected to reach USD XXXX units by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period. Market growth is driven by rising consumption of packaged and processed foods, increasing demand for extended shelf life, and growing awareness around food safety and hygiene. Packaging films play a critical role in protecting food from contamination, moisture, oxygen, and light, while also enhancing convenience, transparency, and branding.
The Global Packaging Films for Food Market Report 2025 offers a detailed analysis of market size, structure, and long-term development from 2025 to 2035. The study evaluates historical trends and future prospects by examining food industry growth, regulatory frameworks related to food contact materials, sustainability initiatives, technological advancements in multilayer and barrier films, and competitive dynamics. Extensive primary and secondary research is used to assess demand patterns, innovation trends, and strategic developments across regions.
Impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic had a mixed impact on the packaging films for food market in 2020. While disruptions in raw material supply chains and manufacturing operations posed short-term challenges, demand for food packaging films increased significantly due to panic buying, growth in packaged food consumption, and rising preference for hygienically packed products. The surge in home consumption, ready-to-eat meals, and online grocery delivery supported market recovery. Post-pandemic demand remains strong, supported by sustained consumer focus on food safety and convenience.
Market Segmentation
By Type
By Application
Competitive Landscape – Key Players
The packaging films for food market is highly competitive, with global packaging companies and regional film manufacturers competing on material innovation, barrier performance, sustainability, and supply reliability. Key players operating in the market include:
These companies focus on developing recyclable and high-barrier films, expanding production capacity, adopting sustainable materials, and collaborating with food brands to deliver customized packaging solutions.
Regional Analysis
North America
A mature market driven by high consumption of packaged and convenience foods, strong cold-chain infrastructure, and stringent food safety regulations. Demand is growing for recyclable and high-barrier films.
Europe
Characterized by strict sustainability and food contact regulations. Strong emphasis on recyclable, downgauged, and bio-based packaging films.
Asia-Pacific
The largest and fastest-growing regional market, driven by population growth, urbanization, rising disposable income, and increasing demand for packaged food in China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
South America
Moderate growth supported by expanding food processing industries and rising adoption of flexible packaging formats.
Middle East & Africa
Growth driven by increasing packaged food consumption, expanding retail infrastructure, and rising demand for safe and hygienic food packaging.
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Threat of New Entrants – Moderate
Entry barriers are moderate due to capital-intensive film extrusion and coating lines, food-contact compliance requirements, and established customer relationships. However, regional film converters can enter with limited portfolios and compete on price in commoditized segments.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers – Moderate to High
Suppliers of polymer resins such as PE, PP, PET, PA, and EVOH have moderate to high power due to petrochemical price volatility and periodic supply tightness. Specialty barrier resins increase supplier leverage.
Bargaining Power of Buyers – High
Food manufacturers, FMCG companies, and large retailers exert strong bargaining power through high-volume contracts, price sensitivity, and multi-sourcing strategies.
Threat of Substitutes – Moderate
Alternative packaging formats such as paper-based laminates, rigid packaging, aluminum foils, and emerging biodegradable materials pose substitution risk, though flexible films retain advantages in cost, shelf life, and convenience.
Industry Rivalry – High
Intense competition among global packaging majors and regional players on price, barrier performance, sustainability credentials, and supply reliability.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
Trend Analysis
Drivers & Challenges
Key Drivers
Key Challenges
Value Chain Analysis
Raw Material Supply
Polymer resins (PE, PP, PET, PA, EVOH), additives, inks, and coatings.
Film Manufacturing
Blown and cast film extrusion, biaxial orientation, coating, and lamination.
Printing & Conversion
Flexographic/gravure printing, slitting, pouch making, and bag conversion.
Distribution
Supply to food processors, FMCG companies, and packaging converters.
End-Use Applications
Milk, water, bread, meat, snacks, frozen foods, ready meals, and fresh produce.
Conclusion
The global packaging films for food market is expected to grow steadily through 2035, supported by rising packaged food consumption, technological advancements in barrier films, and increasing focus on food safety and sustainability. While regulatory pressure on plastic usage remains a challenge, innovation in recyclable and high-performance multilayer films is expected to create long-term growth opportunities for market participants.
1. Market Overview of Packaging Films for Food
1.1 Packaging Films for Food Market Overview
1.1.1 Packaging Films for Food Product Scope
1.1.2 Market Status and Outlook
1.2 Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Regions:
1.3 Packaging Films for Food Historic Market Size by Regions
1.4 Packaging Films for Food Forecasted Market Size by Regions
1.5 Covid-19 Impact on Key Regions, Keyword Market Size YoY Growth
1.5.1 North America
1.5.2 East Asia
1.5.3 Europe
1.5.4 South Asia
1.5.5 Southeast Asia
1.5.6 Middle East
1.5.7 Africa
1.5.8 Oceania
1.5.9 South America
1.5.10 Rest of the World
1.6 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Impact Will Have a Severe Impact on Global Growth
1.6.1 Covid-19 Impact: Global GDP Growth, Projections
1.6.2 Covid-19 Impact: Commodity Prices Indices
1.6.3 Covid-19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy
2. Covid-19 Impact Packaging Films for Food Sales Market by Type
2.1 Global Packaging Films for Food Historic Market Size by Type
2.2 Global Packaging Films for Food Forecasted Market Size by Type
2.3 Polyethylene
2.4 Polypropylene
2.5 Polyester
2.6 Polyvinyl chloride
2.7 Polyamide
2.8 Ethylene vinyl alcohol
2.9 Others
3. Covid-19 Impact Packaging Films for Food Sales Market by Application
3.1 Global Packaging Films for Food Historic Market Size by Application
3.2 Global Packaging Films for Food Forecasted Market Size by Application
3.3 Milk
3.4 Water
3.5 Bread
3.6 Others
4. Covid-19 Impact Market Competition by Manufacturers
4.1 Global Packaging Films for Food Production Capacity Market Share by Manufacturers
4.2 Global Packaging Films for Food Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers
4.3 Global Packaging Films for Food Average Price by Manufacturers
5. Company Profiles and Key Figures in Packaging Films for Food Business
5.1 AEP Industries Inc.
5.1.1 AEP Industries Inc. Company Profile
5.1.2 AEP Industries Inc. Packaging Films for Food Product Specification
5.1.3 AEP Industries Inc. Packaging Films for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.2 Amcor Limited
5.2.1 Amcor Limited Company Profile
5.2.2 Amcor Limited Packaging Films for Food Product Specification
5.2.3 Amcor Limited Packaging Films for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.3 Berry Plastics Group
5.3.1 Berry Plastics Group Company Profile
5.3.2 Berry Plastics Group Packaging Films for Food Product Specification
5.3.3 Berry Plastics Group Packaging Films for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.4 Bemis Company
5.4.1 Bemis Company Company Profile
5.4.2 Bemis Company Packaging Films for Food Product Specification
5.4.3 Bemis Company Packaging Films for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.5 Charter NEX Films Inc.
5.5.1 Charter NEX Films Inc. Company Profile
5.5.2 Charter NEX Films Inc. Packaging Films for Food Product Specification
5.5.3 Charter NEX Films Inc. Packaging Films for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.6 DuPont Teijin Films
5.6.1 DuPont Teijin Films Company Profile
5.6.2 DuPont Teijin Films Packaging Films for Food Product Specification
5.6.3 DuPont Teijin Films Packaging Films for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.7 Coveris Holdings SA
5.7.1 Coveris Holdings SA Company Profile
5.7.2 Coveris Holdings SA Packaging Films for Food Product Specification
5.7.3 Coveris Holdings SA Packaging Films for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.8 The Dow Chemical Company
5.8.1 The Dow Chemical Company Company Profile
5.8.2 The Dow Chemical Company Packaging Films for Food Product Specification
5.8.3 The Dow Chemical Company Packaging Films for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.9 Graphic Packaging Holding Company
5.9.1 Graphic Packaging Holding Company Company Profile
5.9.2 Graphic Packaging Holding Company Packaging Films for Food Product Specification
5.9.3 Graphic Packaging Holding Company Packaging Films for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.10 Hilex Poly Co LlC
5.10.1 Hilex Poly Co LlC Company Profile
5.10.2 Hilex Poly Co LlC Packaging Films for Food Product Specification
5.10.3 Hilex Poly Co LlC Packaging Films for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.11 Innovia Films Ltd
5.11.1 Innovia Films Ltd Company Profile
5.11.2 Innovia Films Ltd Packaging Films for Food Product Specification
5.11.3 Innovia Films Ltd Packaging Films for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.12 Jindal Poly Films Ltd.
5.12.1 Jindal Poly Films Ltd. Company Profile
5.12.2 Jindal Poly Films Ltd. Packaging Films for Food Product Specification
5.12.3 Jindal Poly Films Ltd. Packaging Films for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.13 RKW SE
5.13.1 RKW SE Company Profile
5.13.2 RKW SE Packaging Films for Food Product Specification
5.13.3 RKW SE Packaging Films for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.14 Sealed Air Corporation
5.14.1 Sealed Air Corporation Company Profile
5.14.2 Sealed Air Corporation Packaging Films for Food Product Specification
5.14.3 Sealed Air Corporation Packaging Films for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.15 Taghleef Industries Group
5.15.1 Taghleef Industries Group Company Profile
5.15.2 Taghleef Industries Group Packaging Films for Food Product Specification
5.15.3 Taghleef Industries Group Packaging Films for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.16 and Wipak OY.
5.16.1 and Wipak OY. Company Profile
5.16.2 and Wipak OY. Packaging Films for Food Product Specification
5.16.3 and Wipak OY. Packaging Films for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.17 Taghleef Industries Group
5.17.1 Taghleef Industries Group Company Profile
5.17.2 Taghleef Industries Group Packaging Films for Food Product Specification
5.17.3 Taghleef Industries Group Packaging Films for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
5.18 Wipak OY
5.18.1 Wipak OY Company Profile
5.18.2 Wipak OY Packaging Films for Food Product Specification
5.18.3 Wipak OY Packaging Films for Food Production Capacity, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin
6. North America
6.1 North America Packaging Films for Food Market Size
6.2 North America Packaging Films for Food Key Players in North America
6.3 North America Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Type
6.4 North America Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Application
7. East Asia
7.1 East Asia Packaging Films for Food Market Size
7.2 East Asia Packaging Films for Food Key Players in North America
7.3 East Asia Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Type
7.4 East Asia Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Application
8. Europe
8.1 Europe Packaging Films for Food Market Size
8.2 Europe Packaging Films for Food Key Players in North America
8.3 Europe Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Type
8.4 Europe Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Application
9. South Asia
9.1 South Asia Packaging Films for Food Market Size
9.2 South Asia Packaging Films for Food Key Players in North America
9.3 South Asia Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Type
9.4 South Asia Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Application
10. Southeast Asia
10.1 Southeast Asia Packaging Films for Food Market Size
10.2 Southeast Asia Packaging Films for Food Key Players in North America
10.3 Southeast Asia Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Type
10.4 Southeast Asia Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Application
11. Middle East
11.1 Middle East Packaging Films for Food Market Size
11.2 Middle East Packaging Films for Food Key Players in North America
11.3 Middle East Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Type
11.4 Middle East Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Application
12. Africa
12.1 Africa Packaging Films for Food Market Size
12.2 Africa Packaging Films for Food Key Players in North America
12.3 Africa Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Type
12.4 Africa Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Application
13. Oceania
13.1 Oceania Packaging Films for Food Market Size
13.2 Oceania Packaging Films for Food Key Players in North America
13.3 Oceania Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Type
13.4 Oceania Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Application
14. South America
14.1 South America Packaging Films for Food Market Size
14.2 South America Packaging Films for Food Key Players in North America
14.3 South America Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Type
14.4 South America Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Application
15. Rest of the World
15.1 Rest of the World Packaging Films for Food Market Size
15.2 Rest of the World Packaging Films for Food Key Players in North America
15.3 Rest of the World Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Type
15.4 Rest of the World Packaging Films for Food Market Size by Application
16 Packaging Films for Food Market Dynamics
16.1 Covid-19 Impact Market Top Trends
16.2 Covid-19 Impact Market Drivers
16.3 Covid-19 Impact Market Challenges
16.4 Porter?s Five Forces Analysis
18 Regulatory Information
17 Analyst's Viewpoints/Conclusions
18 Appendix
18.1 Research Methodology
18.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
18.1.2 Data Source
18.2 Disclaimer
Market Segmentation
By Type
By Application
Competitive Landscape – Key Players
The packaging films for food market is highly competitive, with global packaging companies and regional film manufacturers competing on material innovation, barrier performance, sustainability, and supply reliability. Key players operating in the market include:
These companies focus on developing recyclable and high-barrier films, expanding production capacity, adopting sustainable materials, and collaborating with food brands to deliver customized packaging solutions.
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