Cling Film Market Analysis

The global cling film market is divided on the basis of material type into PVC, PVDC, polyethylene, biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP), and others, out of which, the PVC segment is estimated to hold a substantial share in the market by the end of 2021, owing to the favorable properties of PVC cling film, such as, being microwave safe, easy to handle and are eco-friendly. Despite being thin, PVC film are firm and long-lasting, which is estimated to contribute to the growth of the segment. The market is further bifurcated by form into cast cling film and blown cling film, out of which, the cast cling film segment is projected to hold a generous share in the market throughout the forecast period. Cast cling film are manufactured using the cast extrusion process and offers two-sided cling properties. These are less expensive than blown cling film owing to its reduced manufacturing cost. These film have excellent clarity and allows users to see the wrapped products.

However, severe environmental impact of plastic owing to the growing use of single-use plastics is expected to hamper the growth of the global cling film market. Research from secondary sources states that, annually, over 13 million tons of plastic is dumped into the oceans, which causes depletion of the aquatic ecosystem.

 Our in-depth analysis of the global cling film market includes the following segments