The global barrier films packaging market is estimated to reach USD 57.74 billion by 2033, up from USD 32.67 billion in 2023, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.99% from 2024 to 2033.
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The capability of the barrier films to shield the goods from gases, moisture and light makes them a popular option for packing. The usage of film having barrier qualities is necessary for several reasons. One of the primary factors is to extend the product’s shelf life by maintaining a proper ratio of the moisture and gas inside the container, which keeps the goods from going bad and shields it from the bacteria that could lead to the deterioration. Additionally, barrier coatings can decrease the cross-contamination of flavors as well as the transfer of light and odors. In addition to shielding the goods from temperature fluctuations, barrier films protect the packaging with alternatives that are impact and puncture-resistant. These films have a broad scope of applications like food, medications as well as electronics and are composed of various materials like nylon, polyethylene and polypropylene. Thus, the barrier film for packaging market is likely to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.
The growing demand for packaged food coupled with the increasing need for films that can support in the extension of the shelf life of the products through guarding it from various external factors is anticipated to augment the growth of the barrier films for packaging market within the estimated timeframe. The increased awareness and regulatory pressures around sustainability along with the growth of the e-commerce sector are also expected to support the market growth in the near future. Furthermore, the increasing demand for customer-friendly packaging as well as the growing number of retail chains in developing economies is also expected to contribute to the growth of the market in the years to come.
Key Trends and Findings
- Mono-material, multilayer film constructions which utilize active packaging solutions, including oxygen absorbers, to preserve or improve qualities are growing in popularity as a result of the quest for more recyclable packaging. Understanding the basic nature of barrier materials through research continues to yield new materials and provide new insights.
- The creation of a series of high-density polyethylene films that is highly grease-resistant and appropriate for use in a variety of applications involving food packaging. By utilizing specific single site catalyzed PE resin architectures, it is now feasible to create economical, reusable PE film packaging materials that have excellent grease barrier performance.
- The development of packaging films for food using the waste from the processing of citrus fruits has drawn more attention in recent years. The physical characteristics of the films are considerably changed, and their antibacterial and antioxidant capabilities are strengthened, by the addition of wastes from citrus processing or their extracts. The created films can be used in a variety of ways to preserve baked goods, seafood, fruits, vegetables, and meats.
- More sustainable materials must be substituted for materials derived from fossil fuels by the packaging industry. Companies have created novel barrier films for food packing, like microfibrillated cellulose, in response to this difficulty. A flexible, entirely renewable material derived from wood fibers, microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) can be used, for instance, to replace plastic and aluminum in liquid packaging applications as a renewable barrier solution.
- Asia-Pacific held largest market share of 38.67% in 2023. This is owing to the Rapid urbanization and growth in the food and pharmaceutical industries in the region.
- North America is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.36% during the forecast period owing to the high consumption of packaged goods and adoption of advanced packaging technologies.
Market Drivers
Increasing demand for Long-lasting Food Products
Food can be kept fresher longer by postponing the deterioration that certain substances may cause to it. The main offenders are oxygen, temperature, light, and humidity. For instance, these substances result in microbial growths, enzymatic reactions, and vitamin destruction; hence, barrier packaging is essential to preserve the freshness of a variety of foods. Barrier packaging is becoming increasingly prevalent in the market, but for reasons other than its ability to preserve food. The most recent developments in this type of food packaging have also generated a lot of buzz within the overall sector. Many studies are being conducted to find ways to reduce the amount of materials required to produce this type of packaging and thereby reduce the costs. Research on decreasing its weight is still under progress, as doing so would reduce the production costs and facilitate the storage as well as the transportation. Furthermore, a growing amount of recyclable barrier packaging is being created in an effort to provide a more sustainable substitute for the current packaging methods.
Food waste occurs for a variety of factors and it is not just an ethical but also a financial and ecological issue. Every year, Americans throw away 92 billion pounds of food, or 145 billion meals. Annually, they waste more than $473 billion worth of food. Surprisingly, 38% of the food produced in America is wasted. Furthermore, the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture reports that 7.7 million tonnes of the food is wasted annually in Spain. An estimated 40% of all the edible items winds up in the trash. The quality of the packaging is important in extending the shelf life of food, which is why researchers from several industries are researching on barrier packaging. Dishes that have been prepared ahead of the time are extremely sensitive to oxygen. Foods can have their shelf lives extended by several weeks with the use of cold storage and barrier packaging methods that provide a modified or protective environment. Additionally, barrier materials prolong the crunchy texture of other products, like snacks. Certain other products, like meat, fish and dairy products, benefit from barrier packaging since it helps preserve their freshness as well as the organoleptic qualities.
Market Restraints
Recycling Issues Posed by the Multi-Material Composition
Most of the barrier films consist of several layers made-up of various materials, which make recycling challenging and add to the environmental issues. Due to their special barrier qualities, multilayer plastic films are essential to the food packaging sector and each year two million tons of these films are utilized worldwide. In addition to giving the food items a longer shelf life, these films are frequently utilized earlier in the food value chain. Plastic film is also used in the agriculture sector for a variety of purposes, including weed management, moisture and water conservation and pest attraction and repellent. Due to the fabrication process inefficiencies, about 40% of the produced multilayer films are unusable and constitute a significant source of postindustrial waste. There aren’t any commercially feasible methods available right now that could bring these materials back into use in the manufacturing.
Yet, the development of multilayer films has up to now only focused on their barrier efficiency, ignoring their potential for recycling. About 3 million tons of the multilayer film trash are burned or dumped in landfills worldwide each year as a result of a lack of recycling options that are both environmentally and economically viable. A commercially feasible recycling venture faces obstacles by the broad range of materials used for each layer, the wide variations in the processing characteristics of the polymers used for multilayer films, the absence of multilayer film detection systems and the failure of multilayer film collection systems. The lack of effective recycling solutions for barrier films restricts the range of sustainable packaging techniques available, which might potentially hinder the market growth if companies look for other solutions or come under more scrutiny for their environmental effects.
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