Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. COVID-19 Pandemic
Overview
Impact on the Economy
Impact on the Packaging Industry
Impact on the Plastic Film Industry
3. Overview
Study Scope
Historical Market Patterns
Film Demand by Market
Film Demand by Resin
Pricing Trends & Raw Material Costs
4. Factors Impacting Plastic Film Demand
Packaging Industry Outlook
Packaging Format & Product Mix
Growth of E-Commerce
Regulations
Food Safety Issues
Plastic Restrictions & Bans
Film Technology & Innovation
Competition from Paper Alternatives
Coextruded & Multilayer Film Trends
Consumer Preferences
Sustainability Attitudes
Plastic Film Recycling Habits
Willingness to Pay More for More Extensive Curbside Recycling Options
Attitudes on Recyclable Packaging & Recycled Content in Packaging
5. Sustainability Trends & Challenges
What is Sustainability?
Importance of Recycling
Recycling Rates
Recycled Content Usage
Captive Recycling Programs
Source Reduction & Waste Disposal
Biodegradability
Compostability
Development of Biobased Raw Materials
Food Waste Concerns
Retailer & Product Manufacturer Initiatives
6. Food Packaging Film
Demand by Food Application
Meat, Poultry & Seafood Packaging
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Baked Goods Packaging
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Snack Food Packaging
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Fresh Produce Packaging
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Dairy Packaging
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Candy & Confection Packaging
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Frozen Food Packaging
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Grain Mill Packaging
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Beverage Packaging
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Other Food Packaging
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
7. Nonfood Packaging Film
Nonfood Packaging Film Demand by Application
Pharmaceutical Packaging
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Rack & Counter Packaging
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Paper & Textile Product Packaging
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Medical Product Packaging
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Agricultural & Horticultural Packaging
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Pet Food Packaging
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Chemical Packaging
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Other Nonfood Packaging Film
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
8. Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Film
Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Film Demand by Application
Stretch Film
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Shrink Film
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Retail Bags
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Industrial Liners
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Other Secondary Packaging
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
9. Nonpackaging Film
Nonpackaging Film Demand by Application
Trash/Garbage Bags & Can Liners
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Suppliers
Tapes & Labels
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Suppliers
Hygiene Products & Nonwovens
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Suppliers
Household Food Wrap & Bags
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Suppliers
Agricultural Film
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Suppliers
Construction & Industrial Film
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
Suppliers
Other Nonpackaging Film
Market Size & Scope
Film Demand by Resin
10. Polyethylene Film
Polyethylene Film Demand by Resin
Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Market
Food Packaging
Nonfood Packaging
Secondary & Tertiary Packaging
Nonpackaging
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Market
Food Packaging
Nonfood Packaging
Secondary & Tertiary Packaging
Nonpackaging
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Market
Food Packaging
Nonfood Packaging
Secondary & Tertiary Packaging
Nonpackaging
Key Suppliers
11. Other Film Resins
Polypropylene
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Market
Food Packaging
Nonfood Packaging
Secondary & Tertiary Packaging
Nonpackaging
Suppliers
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Market
Food Packaging
Nonfood Packaging
Secondary & Tertiary Packaging
Nonpackaging
Suppliers
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Market
Food Packaging
Nonfood Packaging
Secondary & Tertiary Packaging
Nonpackaging
Suppliers
Low Volume Films
Scope & Product Description
Demand by Market
Demand by Resin
Nylon Film
Polystyrene Film
Biobased Film
Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC) Film
Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) Film
All Other Plastic Film
12. Industry Structure
Key Findings & Industry Composition
Market Share
Mergers & Acquisitions
List of Industry Participants
13. Appendix
Report Details
Definitions
Abbreviations
Freedonia Methodology
Study-Specific Methodology
Data Changes from Previous Version
Sources
Associations & Agencies
Related Studies & Reports
Macroeconomic Assumptions
Economic Environment
Demographic Trends
Consumer Spending
Manufacturers' Shipments
List of Tables
2. COVID-19 Pandemic
Table 2-1. Macroeconomic Indicators, 2019 - 2023 (billion 2012 dollars & billion dollars)
Table 2-2. Annual Plastic Film Demand by Market, 2019 - 2022 (million pounds)
Table 2-3. Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2019 - 2022 (million pounds)
3. Overview
Table 3-1. Plastic Film Demand, 2006 - 2021 (million dollars & million pounds)
Table 3-2. Plastic Film Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 3-3. Annual Plastic Film Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 3-4. Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 3-5. Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 3-6. Plastic Film Pricing by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (dollars per pound)
Table 3-7. Annual Plastic Film Pricing by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (dollars per pound)
6. Food Packaging Film
Table 6-1. Food Packaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-2. Annual Food Packaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 6-3. Industry Codes Related to Meat, Poultry, & Seafood
Table 6-4. Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-5. Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 6-6. Industry Codes Related to Baked Goods
Table 6-7. Baked Goods Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-8. Baked Goods Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 6-9. Industry Codes Related to Snack Foods
Table 6-10. Snack Food Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-11. Snack Food Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 6-12. Fresh Produce Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-13. Fresh Produce Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 6-14. Industry Codes Related to Dairy Products
Table 6-15. Dairy Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-16. Dairy Product Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 6-17. Industry Codes Related to Candy & Confections
Table 6-18. Candy & Confection Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-19. Candy & Confection Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 6-20. Industry Codes Related to Frozen Food
Table 6-21. Frozen Food Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-22. Frozen Food Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 6-23. Industry Codes Related to Grain Mill Products
Table 6-24. Grain Mill Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-25. Grain Mill Product Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 6-26. Industry Codes Related to Beverages
Table 6-27. Beverage Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-28. Beverage Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 6-29. Other Food Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 6-30. Other Food Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
7. Nonfood Packaging Film
Table 7-1. Nonfood Packaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 7-2. Annual Nonfood Packaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 7-3. Pharmaceutical Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 7-4. Pharmaceutical Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 7-5. Rack & Counter Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 7-6. Rack & Counter Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 7-7. Paper & Textile Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 7-8. Paper & Textile Product Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 7-9. Medical Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 7-10. Medical Product Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 7-11. Agricultural & Horticultural Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 7-12. Agricultural & Horticultural Product Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 7-13. Pet Food Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 7-14. Pet Food Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 7-15. Chemical Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 7-16. Chemical Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 7-17. Other Nonfood Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 7-18. Other Nonfood Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
8. Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Film
Table 8-1. Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 8-2. Annual Secondary Packaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 8-3. Stretch Film: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 8-4. Stretch Film: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 8-5. Shrink Film: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 8-6. Shrink Film: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 8-7. Retail Bags: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 8-8. Retail Bags: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 8-9. Industrial Liners: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 8-10. Industrial Liners: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 8-11. Other Secondary Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 8-12. Other Secondary Packaging: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
9. Nonpackaging Film
Table 9-1. Nonpackaging Film Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 9-2. Annual Nonpackaging Film Demand by Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 9-3. Trash/Garbage Bags & Can Liners: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 9-4. Trash/Garbage Bags & Can Liners: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 9-5. Tapes & Labels: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 9-6. Tapes & Labels: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 9-7. Hygiene Products & Nonwovens: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 9-8. Hygiene Products & Nonwovens: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 9-9. Household Food Wrap & Bags: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 9-10. Household Food Wrap & Bags: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 9-11. Agricultural Film: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 9-12. Agricultural Film: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 9-13. Construction & Industrial Film: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 9-14. Construction & Industrial Film: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 9-15. Other Nonpackaging Markets: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 9-16. Other Nonpackaging Markets: Annual Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
10. Polyethylene Film
Table 10-1. Polyethylene Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 10-2. Annual Polyethylene Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 10-3. Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 10-4. Annual Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 10-5. Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-6. Annual Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-7. Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-8. Annual Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-9. Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-10. Annual Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-11. Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-12. Annual Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-13. Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 10-14. Annual Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 10-15. Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-16. Annual Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-17. Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-18. Annual Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-19. Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-20. Annual Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-21. Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-22. Annual Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-23. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 10-24. Annual High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 10-25. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-26. Annual High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-27. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-28. Annual High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-29. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-30. Annual High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 10-31. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 10-32. Annual High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
11. Other Film Resins
Table 11-1. Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-2. Annual Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-3. Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-4. Annual Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-5. Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-6. Annual Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-7. Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-8. Annual Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-9. Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-10. Annual Polypropylene (PP) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-11. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-12. Annual Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-13. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-14. Annual Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-15. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-16. Annual Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-17. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-18. Annual Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-19. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-20. Annual Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-21. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-22. Annual Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-23. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-24. Annual Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Food Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-25. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-26. Annual Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Nonfood Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-27. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-28. Annual Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-29. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-30. Annual Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film Demand by Nonpackaging Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-31. Low Volume Plastic Film Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-32. Annual Low Volume Plastic Film Demand by Market, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-33. Low Volume Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Table 11-34. Annual Low Volume Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds)
Table 11-35. Nylon Film Demand by Market & Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-36. Annual Nylon Film Demand by Market & Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-37. Polystyrene Film Demand by Market & Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-38. Annual Polystyrene Film Demand by Market & Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-39. Biobased Plastic Film Demand by Market & Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-40. Annual Biobased Plastic Film Demand by Market & Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-41. Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC) Film Demand by Market & Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-42. Annual Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC) Film Demand by Market & Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-43. Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) Film Demand by Market & Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-44. Annual Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) Film Demand by Market & Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-45. All Other Plastic Film Demand by Market & Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 11-46. Annual All Other Plastic Film Demand by Market & Application, 2018 - 2025 (million pounds & million dollars)
12. Industry Structure
Table 12-1. US Plastic Film Sales by Company, 2021 (million dollars)
Table 12-2. Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 12-3. Selected Industry Participants
13. Appendix
Table 13-1. Relevant Industry Codes
Table 13-2. Relevant HS Codes
Table 13-3. Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
Table 13-4. Macroeconomic Indicators, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (billion 2012 dollars)
Table 13-5. Population & Households, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million persons)
Table 13-6. Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (billion 2012 dollars)
Table 13-7. Manufacturers' Shipments, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (billion 2012 dollars & billion dollars)
List of Figures
1. Executive Summary
Figure 1-1. Plastic Film Market, 2021
2. COVID-19 Pandemic
Figure 2-1. Real GDP by Economic Sector, 2020 - 2023 (% annual change)
Figure 2-2. Converted Plastic Flexible Packaging Value Demand Growth by Application, 2019 - 2023 (% annual growth)
Figure 2-3. Plastic Film Demand by Market, 2019 - 2023 (% annual change)
3. Overview
Figure 3-1. Plastic Film Demand, 2006 - 2021 (million pounds)
Figure 3-2. Plastic Film Demand by Market, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 3-3. Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 3-4. Plastic Film Pricing by Resin, 2018 - 2026 (dollars per pound)
4. Factors Impacting Plastic Film Demand
Figure 4-1. Packaging Demand by Material, 2011 - 2026 (% CAGR)
Figure 4-2. "I Think It's Important to Recycle Everything I Can" by Gender, Age Group, Household Income Bracket, & Urban vs. Rural Setting, 2022 (percent of respondents)
Figure 4-3. "I Actively Seek To Minimize the Amount of Unrecyclable Waste My Household Generates" by Gender, Age Group, Household Income Bracket, & Urban vs. Rural Setting, 2022 (percent of respondents)
Figure 4-4. Plastic Film & Bag Recycling Habits: Curbside, by Gender, Age Group, Household Income Bracket, & Urban vs. Rural Setting, 2022 (percent of respondents)
Figure 4-5. Plastic Film & Bag Recycling Habits: Dropoff, by Gender, Age Group, Household Income Bracket, & Urban vs. Rural Setting, 2022 (percent of respondents)
Figure 4-6. "I Would Pay More For Household Waste Services to Have Access to More Curbside Recycling Options" by Gender, Age Group, Household Income Bracket, & Urban vs. Rural Setting, 2022 (percent of respondents)
Figure 4-7. "I Prefer to Buy Products With Packaging That Has Recycled Content In It" by Gender, Age Group, Household Income Bracket, & Urban vs. Rural Setting, 2022 (percent of respondents)
Figure 4-8. "I Prefer To Buy Products With Packaging That Is Recyclable" by Gender, Age Group, Household Income Bracket, & Urban vs. Rural Setting, 2022 (percent of respondents)
5. Sustainability Trends & Challenges
Figure 5-1. Plastic Demand & Waste Collected, 2001 - 2021 (million pounds)
6. Food Packaging Film
Figure 6-1. Food Packaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-2. Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-3. Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-4. Baked Goods Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-5. Baked Goods Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-6. Snack Food Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-7. Snack Food Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-8. Fresh Produce Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-9. Fresh Produce Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-10. Dairy Product Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-11. Dairy Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-12. Candy & Confection Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-13. Candy & Confection Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-14. Frozen Food Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-15. Frozen Food Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-16. Grain Mill Product Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-17. Grain Mill Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-18. Beverage Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-19. Beverage Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 6-20. Other Food Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 6-21. Other Food Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
7. Nonfood Packaging Film
Figure 7-1. Nonfood Packaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 7-2. Pharmaceutical Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 7-3. Pharmaceutical Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 7-4. Rack & Counter Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 7-5. Rack & Counter Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 7-6. Paper & Textile Product Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 7-7. Paper & Textile Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 7-8. Medical Product Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 7-9. Medical Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 7-10. Agricultural & Horticultural Product Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 7-11. Agricultural & Horticultural Product Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 7-12. Pet Food Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 7-13. Pet Food Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 7-14. Chemical Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 7-15. Chemical Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 7-16. Other Nonfood Packaging: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 7-17. Other Nonfood Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
8. Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Film
Figure 8-1. Secondary & Tertiary Packaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 8-2. Stretch Film: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 8-3. Stretch Film: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 8-4. Shrink Film: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 8-5. Shrink Film: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 8-6. Retail Bags: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 8-7. Retail Bags: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 8-8. Industrial Liners: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 8-9. Industrial Liners: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 8-10. Other Secondary Packaging Plastic Film: Applications
Figure 8-11. Other Secondary Packaging: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
9. Nonpackaging Film
Figure 9-1. Nonpackaging Plastic Film Demand by Application, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 9-2. Trash/Garbage Bags & Can Liners: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 9-3. Trash/Garbage Bags & Liners: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 9-4. Tapes & Labels: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 9-5. Tapes & Labels: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 9-6. Hygiene Products & Nonwovens: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 9-7. Hygiene Products & Nonwovens: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 9-8. Household Food Wrap & Bags: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 9-9. Household Food Wrap & Bags: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 9-10. Agricultural Film: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 9-11. Agricultural Film: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 9-12. Construction & Industrial Film: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 9-13. Construction & Industrial Film: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
Figure 9-14. Other Nonpackaging Film: Plastic Film Applications
Figure 9-15. Other Nonpackaging Applications: Plastic Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
10. Polyethylene Film
Figure 10-1. Polyethylene Film Demand by Resin, 2011, 2016, 2021, 2026, & 2031 (million pounds)
12. Industry Structure
Figure 12-1. US Plastic Film Market Share, 2021, (billion dollars)
Figure 12-2. US Plastic Film Market: Leading Supplier, 2021
Figure 12-3. US Plastic Film Market: Second Leading Supplier, 2021
Figure 12-4. US Plastic Film Market: Third Leading Supplier, 2021
Figure 12-5. US Plastic Film Market: Fourth Leading Supplier, 2021
Figure 12-6. US Plastic Film Market: Fifth Leading Supplier, 2021
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