According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global polyethylene film market generated $82.6 billion in 2020, and is projected to reach $128.2 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2021 to 2030. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the top investment pockets, top winning strategies, drivers & opportunities, market size & estimations, competitive scenario, and wavering market trends. 

Significant surge in the application of polyethylene films in various industries such as construction, food & beverage, and others and remarkable properties of polyethylene films such as lightweight, flexible, glossy finish, moisture resistance are expected to drive the growth of the global polyethylene films market. Moreover, the extensive use of multi-layer polyethylene films in the agricultural sectors for crop protection in harsh climatic conditions supplements the market growth. On the other hand, wide application of paper packaging films over polyethylene films due to environmental regulations & constraints is expected to hinder the growth to some extent. However, increase in use of PE films as vapor retarder, window film, counter top protection, and roofing solutions is expected to create tremendous opportunities for the industry. 

The report offers a detailed segmentation on the global polyethylene films based on type, technology, material, application, and region. 

Based on type, the stretch films segment held the largest market share in 2020, garnering nearly three-fourths of the global market. In addition, the same segment is expected to cite the fastest CAGR of 4.6% during the forecast period. Remaining segment analyzed in the report include shrink films and others.

Based on material type, the LLDPE segment held the majority market share in 2020, holding nearly half of the global market. The HDPE segment, on the other hand, is predicted to exhibit the fastest CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period. 

Based on region, the Asia-Pacific region held the lion’s share in 2020, garnering nearly half of the global market. In addition, the same segment is expected to cite the fastest CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period. Other regions analyzed in the market include Europe, North America and LAMEA. 

The key players analyzed in the global polyethylene films market report include Amcor Ltd., Berry Global Inc., Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH, Klockner Pentaplast Group, Printpack Inc. RKW Group, Inteplast Group, Sealed Air Corporation, Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd., and Toray Industries Inc.