Breathable Films Market Analysis

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:

By Type	Polypropylene Polyethylene Polyurethane Others
By Technology	Micro-Porous Monolithic
By End-User	Food Packaging Hygiene & Personal Care Textile Medical Others

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of breathable films is estimated at USD 3.57 billion.

The 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. A higher demand for menstrual products and increasing prevalence of packaged food will drive the market growth.

Asia Pacific industry is expected to hold largest revenue share by 2037, impelled by growing demand for breathable films in the cloth & textile and food beverage industries in the region.

The major players in the market include Arkema Group, Trioworld Group, Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc., Fatra, a.s., Nitto Denko Corporation, Covestro AG, Crunchbase, Inc., Clopay Plastic Products Co., Inc., Mitsui Chemicals, Inc, The RKW Group.

Breathable Films Market Analysis