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Breathable Films Market Trends

Report ID: GMI6170
Published Date: Jul 2023
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Breathable Films Market Trends

There is an increasing stress on sustainability in the breathable films industry. Manufacturers are concentrating on producing environmental-friendly, decomposable, and recyclable films. The mounting customer understanding about ecological issues and the inclination for green products are fueling the demand for eco-friendly breathable films. This trend is predicted to last as policies on plastic usage & waste disposal are becoming increasingly rigid. Breathable films have numerous uses in diverse industrial sectors including construction, agriculture, and packaging.

Breathable films are used as weather barriers and vapor retarders in construction. These films are utilized for crop safety, greenhouse covers, and mulching in the agriculture sector. They also have applications in the packaging industry to keep the freshness of perishable goods and to increase their lifespan. The expanding scope of breathable films in such unconventional sectors will fuel business growth. Breathable films are observing considerable growth in developing nations, specifically in Asia Pacific. Population expansion, urban development, and high expendable incomes are propelling product demand.

Authors: Kiran Pulidindi, Kunal Ahuja

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The market size of breathable films was worth over USD 4.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 9.6 billion by 2032, owing to their widespread utilization in hygiene products including baby diapers, adult incontinence products, feminine hygiene products, and medical dressings.

The microporous films held a major market share of around 40% in 2022 and is estimated to grow at a rapid rate as they are highly breathable films that allow moisture vapor transmission while stopping liquid penetration.

The U.S. held a stronghold in North America breathable films market with a value of USD 1.7 billion in 2022 and will continue to generate revenues, backed by the increasing consumer awareness of the significance of health, hygiene, and total wellbeing.

Arkema, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Berry Global, Inc., RKW Group, Clopay Plastic Products Company, Inc., Berry Global Inc., Covestro AG, Nitto Denko Corporation, Toray Industries, Inc., and Trioplast Industrier AB.