Global Micro-Perforated Films for Packaging Market

Micro-Perforated Films For Packaging Market: Insights

Micro-perforated films are used extensively in protective packaging to ensure the product is not completely isolated from its surrounding, thereby improving breathability. Technological advancements have made it possible for fresh produce to travel long distances and reach consumers in areas far away from where they are produced. Fresh products like vegetables and fruits need to exchange gases and water vapor with their surroundings to ensure that the product does not dry out or spoil from the lack of removal of the gasses the product produces. Anaerobic microorganisms can also cause the product to spoil faster as these microorganisms thrive in areas with a lack of oxygen. Protective films have been widely implemented to protect products while they are being transported and stored before they reach the consumer, micro-perforated films have multiple matrices of small holes that allow the product to exchange gases with the surroundings. Most products that use micro-perforated films are stored in cold temperatures to prevent microbial growth that can reduce the shelf life of the products. The market for micro-perforated has been impacted by the rising number of retail chains and supermarkets as urbanization increases across the globe. Technological advancements have also improved the ability of manufacturers to manufacture micro-perforated films for packaging with many technologies like cooled, diffusion, and sealed lasers and other hot and cold manufacturing methods to create micro-perforated films for packaging. The micro-perforated films offer optimum protection from damage while allowing the exchange of gases and water vapor. The miniature holes prevent the accumulation of odor within the packaging and prevent the product from spoiling. Countries across the world have various regulatory boards that pass regulations on food packaging. The packaging materials are being increasingly forced to use recyclable materials in a bid to reduce carbon footprint. There have been many innovations in increasing the reusability, biodegradability, and recyclability of micro-perforated films used in packaging. The market for micro-perforated films for packaging has been driven by growing demand for packaging materials for food products, increasing regulations to improve sustainability and reduce carbon emissions, growth in laser technology, and the growing number of retail stores, supermarkets, and groceries in urban areas.

Micro-Perforated Films For Packaging Market: By Material

Based on material, the micro-perforated films for the packaging market have been segmented into polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride, and polyamide. The polypropylene segment will be holding the largest share of the market and will also grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period. Polypropylene-based micro-perforated films have a high degree of heat resistance, do not have any adverse effects on food products that are stored in them, transparent packaging, and low transmission of water vapor. Polypropylene micro-perforated films are recyclable as well which is expected to increase the demand for the polypropylene segment during the forecast period.

Micro-Perforated Films For Packaging Market: By Packaging

Based on packaging, the micro-perforated films for the packaging market have been segmented into bags, pouches, wraps/rolls, and sleeves. The wraps/rolls market segment will be holding the largest share of the market. Wraps/rolls packaging holds the highest demand as it is widely daily in restaurants, bakeries, kitchens, and hotels because of its high degree of convenience.

Micro-Perforated Films For Packaging Market: By Technology

Based on technology, the micro-perforated market has been divided into laser perforation and mechanical perforation segments. The laser perforation segment will be holding the largest share of the market. The laser perforation segment is also expected to grow at the largest rate during the forecast period. The growing innovation in laser technology has increased the precision and high power thresholds of the lasers which has improved the efficiency of laser perforated films for packaging. Lasers have been widely used to create micro-perforated films for packaging for a very long time which has led to the laser perforated segment holding a dominant share of the market. The growing innovations will reduce the cost of implementing such systems shortly which will increase the demand for laser perforated segment during the forecast period.

Micro-Perforated Films For Packaging Market: By Application

Based on application, the micro-perforated films for the packaging market have been segmented into food packaging and flower packaging segments. The food packaging segment will be holding the largest share of the market. The food industry especially fresh vegetables and fruits require protection from physical damage and to maintain their freshness and improve shelf life, they need to be able to exchange gases and water vapor. The micro-perforated films for packaging provide the necessary protection while providing the required breathability.

Micro-Perforated Films For Packaging Market: By Region

The North American region held the dominant share of the market. The region has seen an increase in the number of retail chains, supermarkets, department stores, and other stores which has increased the demand for packaging materials like micro-perforated films for packaging. The region has a high demand for fresh fruits and vegetables from other regions which has also increased the demand for micro-perforated films for packaging in the region. The governments in the region have also been pushing for biodegradable and recyclable packaging materials which are expected to increase the demand for micro-perforated films for packaging in the region. The APAC region is expected to grow at the fastest rate during the forecast period. China and India have seen an increase in e-commerce activities which is expected to increase the demand for micro-perforated films for packaging in the region.

Micro-Perforated Films For Packaging Market: Share & Competitor Analysis

Uflex Ltd., Amcor Limited, Sealed Air Corporation, Mondi Group, Bollore Group, TCL Packaging Limited, ve Tic A.S, KOROZO Ambalaj San, Darnel Group, NORDFOLIEN GmbH, and Coveris Holdings SA, among others, are the major vendors competing in the micro-perforated films for the packaging market.

Please note: This is not an exhaustive list of companies profiled in the report.