Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
OVERVIEW
Key Findings
Scope & Product Description
Factors Impacting Specialty Film Demand
Technology
Raw Materials
Pricing Trends
Historical Market Trends
Regulatory & Environmental Considerations
International Market
Foreign Trade
International Activity
FUNCTIONS
Key Findings
Specialty Film Demand by Function
Barrier Films
Barrier Films: Characteristics & Scope
Barrier Films: Demand Forecast
Oxygen & Other Gas Barrier Films
Moisture Barrier Films
Corrosion Barrier Films
Other Barrier Films
Microporous Films
Microporous Films: Product Description & Scope
Microporous Films: Demand Forecast
Safety & Security Films
Safety & Security Films: Product Description & Scope
Safety & Security Films: Demand Forecast
Safety & Security Films: Selected Suppliers & Products
Interlayer Products
Surface Products
Conductive & Insulative Films
Conductive & Insulative Films: Product Description & Scope
Conductive & Insulative Films: Demand Forecast
Conductive & Insulative Films: Selected Suppliers & Products
Light Control Films
Light Control Films: Product Description & Scope
Light Control Films: Demand Forecast
Light Control Films: Selected Suppliers & Products
Water Soluble Films
Water Soluble Films: Product Description & Scope
Water Soluble Films: Demand Forecast
Water Soluble Films: Selected Suppliers & Products
Biodegradable Films
Biodegradable Films: Product Description & Scope
Biodegradable Films: Demand Forecast
Other Functions
RESINS
Key Findings
Specialty Film Demand by Resin
Polyolefin Films
Polyolefin Films: Product Description & Scope
Polyolefin Films: Demand Forecast
Polyolefin Films: Selected Suppliers & Products
Polyester Films
Polyester Films: Product Description & Scope
Polyester Films: Demand Forecast
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Films
Other Polyester Films
Polyester Films: Selected Suppliers
Nylon Films
Nylon Films: Product Description & Scope
Nylon Films: Demand Forecast
Nylon Films: Selected Suppliers
Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) Films
Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) Films: Product Description & Scope
Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) Films: Demand Forecast
Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) Films: Selected Suppliers
Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Films
Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Films: Product Description & Scope
Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Films: Demand Forecast
Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Films: Selected Suppliers
Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC) Films
Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC) Films: Product Description & Scope
Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC) Films: Demand Forecast
Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC) Films: Selected Suppliers
Fluoropolymer Films
Fluoropolymer Films: Demand Forecast
Fluoropolymer Films: Selected Suppliers
Other Resins
Other Resins: Product Description & Scope
Other Resins: Demand Forecast
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Films
Bio-Based Polymer Films
Polyimide Films
All Other Specialty Films
MARKETS
Key Findings
Specialty Film Demand Forecast by Market
Food Packaging
Food Packaging: Overview & Scope
Food Packaging: Specialty Film Demand
Meat, Poultry, & Seafood
Snack Food
Produce
Dairy Products
Baked Goods
Candy
Other Food
Nonfood Packaging
Nonfood Packaging: Demand Forecast
Pharmaceutical & Medical
Other Nonfood Packaging
Personal Care Products
Personal Care Products: Overview & Scope
Personal Care Products: Specialty Film Demand
Construction
Construction: Scope & Product Description
Construction: Specialty Film Demand
Windows
Vapor Barriers
Other Construction Applications
Transportation Equipment
Transportation Equipment: Specialty Film Demand
Automotive
Aerospace & Other Transportation Equipment
Electronics
Electronics: Overview & Scope
Electronics: Specialty Film Demand
Displays
Printed Circuits
Batteries & Fuel Cells
Photovoltaic Modules
Other Electronics
Other Markets
Other Markets: Demand Forecast
Health & Medical Products
Bags
All Other Markets
INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
Key Findings & Industry Composition
Market Share
Mergers & Acquisitions
Cooperative Agreements
Marketing & Distribution
Competitive Strategies
List of Industry Participants
APPENDIX
Scope
Definitions
Abbreviations
Freedonia Methodology
Study-Specific Methodology
Sources
Associations & Agencies
Related Studies & Reports
Macroeconomic Assumptions
Economic Environment
Demographics
Manufacturers' Shipments
Construction Expenditures
List of Tables
OVERVIEW
Table 2-1 | Selected Film Technologies
Table 2-2 | Specialty Film Raw Material Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million pounds & million dollars)
Table 2-3 | Specialty Film Market, 2008 - 2018
FUNCTIONS
Table 3-1 | Specialty Film Demand by Function, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars & million pounds)
Table 3-2 | Barrier Specialty Film Demand by Film Type & Market, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 3-3 | Oxygen Barrier Properties of Selected Resins
Table 3-4 | Oxygen & Other Gas Barrier Film Demand by Market, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 3-5 | Moisture Barrier Properties of Selected Resins
Table 3-6 | Moisture Barrier Film Demand by Market, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 3-7 | Corrosion Barrier Film Demand by Technology, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 3-8 | Corrosion Barrier Films: Selected Suppliers & Products
Table 3-9 | Other Specialty Barrier Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 3-10 | Selected Markets & Applications for Microporous Films
Table 3-11 | Microporous Film Demand by Film Type, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 3-12 | Selected Microporous Film Suppliers & Products
Table 3-13 | Safety & Security Film Demand by Film Type & Market, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 3-14 | Interlayer Safety & Security Film Demand by Market, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 3-15 | Surface Safety & Security Film Demand by Market, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 3-16 | Conductive & Insulative Film Demand by Film Type & Market, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 3-17 | Light Control Film Demand by Market, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 3-18 | Water Soluble Film Demand by Application, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 3-19 | MonoSol PVOH Film Capacity Expansions, 2007 - 2018
Table 3-20 | Biodegradable Film Demand by Application, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 3-21 | Selected Biodegradable Film Suppliers & Products
Table 3-22 | Other Specialty Film Demand By Function, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 3-23 | Resins, Characteristics, & Applications for Selected Other Specialty Films
RESINS
Table 4-1 | Specialty Film Demand by Resin, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 4-2 | Specialty Polyolefin Films: Selected Resins, Applications, & Advantages & Disadvantages
Table 4-3 | Specialty Polyolefin Film Demand by Function & Resin, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 4-4 | Specialty Polyolefin Films: Selected Suppliers & Products
Table 4-5 | Specialty Polyester Films: Selected Resins, Applications, & Advantages & Disadvantages
Table 4-6 | Specialty Polyester Film Demand by Function, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 4-7 | Selected Specialty Polyester Film Suppliers
Table 4-8 | Specialty Nylon Film Demand by Function, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 4-9 | Specialty Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Films: Advantages, Disadvantages, Formulations, & Applications
Table 4-10 | Specialty Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 4-11 | Specialty Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 4-12 | Specialty Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC) Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 4-13 | Specialty Fluoropolymer Film Demand by Function, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 4-14 | Selected Fluoropolymer Characteristics, Applications, & Selected Suppliers by Resin
Table 4-15 | Other Specialty Film Resins: Characteristics & Applications
Table 4-16 | Other Specialty Film Resin Demand by Resin, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
MARKETS
Table 5-1 | Specialty Film Demand by Market, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 5-2 | Food Packaging Specialty Film Demand by Application & Function, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 5-3 | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Specialty Films: Selected Packaging Applications & Characteristics
Table 5-4 | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Specialty Films: Selected Resins, Characteristics, & Applications
Table 5-5 | Snack Food Packaging Specialty Films: Selected Resins & Characteristics
Table 5-6 | Nonfood Packaging Specialty Film Demand by Application & Function, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 5-7 | Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 5-8 | Other Nonfood Packaging Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 5-9 | Personal Care Product Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 5-10 | Construction Market for Specialty Film Demand by Application & Function, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 5-11 | Transportation Equipment Specialty Film Demand by Application & Function, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 5-12 | Electronics Specialty Film: Selected Segments, Applications, & Characteristics
Table 5-13 | Electronics Specialty Film Demand by Application & Function, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Table 5-14 | Other Markets for Specialty Film Demand by Application, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
Table 6-1 | US Specialty Film Sales by Company, 2018 (million dollars)
Table 6-2 | Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 6-3 | Selected Cooperative Agreements
APPENDIX
Table 7-1 | Relevant Industry Codes
Table 7-2 | Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
Table 7-3 | US Macroeconomic Indicators, 2008 - 2023 (billion 2012 dollars)
Table 7-4 | US Population & Households, 2008 - 2023 (million persons)
Table 7-5 | US Manufacturers' Shipments, 2008 - 2023 (billion dollars)
Table 7-6 | Construction Expenditures, 2008 - 2023 (billion dollars)
List of Figures
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Figure 1-1 | US Specialty Films Market
OVERVIEW
Figure 2-1 | Key Trends In the Specialty Films Market
Figure 2-2 | Specialty Film Demand & Manufacturers' Shipments, 2008 - 2018
FUNCTIONS
Figure 3-1 | Specialty Films Functions
Figure 3-2 | Specialty Film Demand Share by Function, 2018 (billion dollars)
Figure 3-3 | Barrier Specialty Film Demand Share by Film Type & Market, 2018 (billion dollars)
Figure 3-4 | Oxygen & Other Gas Barrier Film Demand Share by Market, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 3-5 | Moisture Barrier Film Demand Share by Market, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 3-6 | Corrosion Barrier Film Demand Share by Technology, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 3-7 | Other Specialty Barrier Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 3-8 | Microporous Film Demand Share by Film Type, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 3-9 | Safety & Security Film Demand Share by Film Type, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 3-10 | Interlayer Safety & Security Film Demand Share by Market, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 3-11 | Surface Safety & Security Film Demand Share by Market, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 3-12 | Conductive & Insulative Film Demand Share by Film Type, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 3-13 | Light Control Film Demand Share by Market, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 3-14 | Water Soluble Film Demand Share by Application, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 3-15 | Biodegradable Film Demand Share by Application, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
RESINS
Figure 4-1 | Resins Used in Specialty Films
Figure 4-2 | Specialty Film Demand Share by Resin, 2018 (billion dollars)
Figure 4-3 | Specialty Polyolefin Film Demand Share by Function, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 4-4 | Specialty Polyester Film Demand Share by Function, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 4-5 | Specialty Nylon Film Demand Share by Function, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 4-6 | Specialty Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 4-7 | Specialty Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 4-8 | Specialty Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC) Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 4-9 | Specialty Fluoropolymer Film Demand Share by Function, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 4-10 | Other Specialty Film Resin Demand Share by Resin, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 4-11 | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 4-12 | Bio-Based Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 4-13 | Polyimide Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 4-14 | All Other Specialty Film Resin Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
MARKETS
Figure 5-1 | Specialty Films Markets
Figure 5-2 | Specialty Film Demand Share by Market, 2018 (billion dollars)
Figure 5-3 | Food Packaging Specialty Film Demand Share by Application, 2008 - 2023 (billion dollars)
Figure 5-4 | Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Packaging Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-5 | Snack Foods Packaging Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-6 | Produce Packaging Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-7 | Dairy Product Packaging Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-8 | Baked Good Packaging Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-9 | Candy Packaging Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-10 | Other Food Packaging Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-11 | Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-12 | Other Nonfood Packaging Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-13 | Personal Care Product Specialty Film Demand Share by Application, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-14 | Windows Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-15 | Vapor Barrier Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-16 | Other Construction Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-17 | Automotive Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-18 | Aerospace & Other Transportation Equipment Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-19 | Display Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-20 | Printed Circuit Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-21 | Battery & Fuel Cell Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-22 | Photovoltaic Module Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-23 | Other Electronic Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-24 | Health & Medical Product Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-25 | Bag Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
Figure 5-26 | All Other Markets for Specialty Film Demand, 2008 - 2023 (million dollars)
INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
Figure 6-1 | Specialty Film Market Share, 2018 (billion dollars)
Figure 6-2 | Specialty Films: Market Leader
Figure 6-3 | Specialty Films: Second Market Leader
Figure 6-4 | Specialty Films: Third Market Leader
Figure 6-5 | Specialty Films: Fourth Market Leader
Figure 6-6 | Specialty Films: Fifth Market Leader
Figure 6-7 | Specialty Films: Sixth Market Leader
APPENDIX
Figure 7-1 | Annual Population Growth, 2003 - 2018 (percent)
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