High Barrier Packaging Films Market Size

High Barrier Packaging Films Market size is evaluated at USD 19.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to exceed USD 31.3 billion by the end of 2037, witnessing over 4.2% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037. In 2025, the industry size of high barrier packaging films is assessed at USD 19.9 billion. Busier consumer lifestyles have boosted a significant demand for processed foods with extended shelf-life, including food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products.

In many cases, plastics have failed to maintain the quality and safety of products packed for a longer period. The high-barrier packaging films are hence developed to offer superior protection against oxygen, moisture, light, and other environmental factors. With consumers seeking ready-to-use products, several packaging films have been made available commercially to protect the products and maintain their freshness and quality, with fewer added preservatives. For instance, Eurocast launched a series of high-barrier mono-material films without an EVOH barrier layer, named CRYSTA-LINE. The series is developed with transparent aluminum oxide (AIOx) coating technology, reducing both the use of raw materials and the weight of the packaging.