Breathable Films Market size was over USD 3.4 billion in 2024 and is poised to exceed USD 7.4 billion by the end of 2037, witnessing over 6.3% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In the year 2025, the industry size of breathable films is estimated at USD 3.57 billion. The growth of the market can primarily be attributed to the growing awareness of feminine hygiene across the globe, increasing e-commerce sales platforms, and growing economic status. For instance, in 2019, approximately 25% of women aged between 15 to 49 were projected to use around 1 billion pads or tampons per day.
Global breathable films market trends such as significant demand for breathable films in pharmaceuticals and growing awareness of personal hygiene are projected to influence the growth of the hygiene market positively over the forecast period. For instance, in 2020, the pharmaceutical industry was estimated to generate total revenue of around USD 1 trillion across the globe. Moreover, booming spending in pharma and a higher prevalence of hygiene-related diseases are further expected to hike the growth of the market during the forecast period. As of 2020, the pharmaceutical industry received total spending of around USD 195 billion worldwide. Hence all these factors are anticipated to propel the growth of the market over the forecast period.
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2024 |
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2025-2037 |
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6.3% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 3.4 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 7.4 billion |
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Type (Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Polyurethane)
The global breathable films market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by type into polypropylene, polyethylene, polyurethane, and others, out of which, the polyethylene segment is projected to witness noteworthy growth over the forecast period. The growth of the segment can be accounted to the higher utilization of polyethylene for different tasks such as container manufacturing, dispensing bottles, and others, the low cost of these films, and high absorbency, strength, and permeability. For instance, the total production of polyethylene in 2018 was estimated to be nearly 100 million metric tons and is further estimated to reach approximately 120 million metric tons by 2029.
Our in-depth analysis of the global market includes the following segments:
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Asia Pacific Market Forecast
The Asia Pacific region breathable films market, amongst the market in all the other regions, is projected to hold the largest market share by the end of 2037. The growth of the market in the region can be ascribed to the growing demand for breathable films in the cloth & textile and food beverage industries. For instance, approximately 52% of the textiles and clothing are exported worldwide from Asia each year. Moreover, increasing disposable income and rising demand for breathable films a pharmaceutical in the region are further anticipated to hike the growth of the market over the forecast period.
Covestro AG to introduce the technology that makes flexible packaging recyclable. The technology works by weakening the bond strength of PU adhesives and then separating laminated films in multilayer packaging so that the individual materials can be recycled afterward.
Trioworld Group to complete its acquisition of Quality Films LTD a British company and robust player in high-performance stretch film solutions for load security. Furthermore, collaboration is also established to facilitate safer transportation of goods on roads.
Author Credits: Rajrani Baghel
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