The global breathable films market size is expected to reach USD 27.58 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period, according to a report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growth in installations of packaging manufacturing industries is anticipated to boost the breathable films market. Rising demand for apparel and hygiene products is expected to increase demand for breathable films, resulting in the growth of the market during the forecast period.

The various governments, globally, have set stringent regulations due to an increase in consumer concerns about health & hygiene along with different promotions about sustainability and innovation are likely to boost the global market for breathable films during the forecast period to the lesser emissions, enhanced efficiency, and biocompatibility in the packaging industry. Companies are spending heavily on developing raw materials, which are non-ozone depleting and free from harmful compounds (VOC), solvents, and toxins.

Breathable films are used in different end-use industries such as packaging, building & construction, industrial protective apparel, sports apparel, medical & healthcare industry, and others. It is majorly used in fiber applications like carpet fabrics, automotive fabrics, apparel, and engineering plastics. Non-Porous breathable films are expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period owing to its properties such as high permeability, strength, vapor transmission, and bacteria & virus resistance.

Breathable Films Market Report Highlights

• The global breathable films market is anticipated to reach USD 27.58 billion in 2030 with a CAGR of 5.3% from the year 2023 to 2030.The development in medical and apparel industry across the globe is boosting the Breathable films market
• Non-porous is the most consumed breathable films type, with a revenue share of more than 63.0% in 2022. Its demand has increased due to the growing usage from major end use industries globally, such as medical & healthcare, building & construction, sports apparels, and various others
• Packaging is the most common application for the breathable films materials, due to its high global demand for the manufacturing of packaged readymade beverages, sports &industrial protective apparel. It is also used to manufacture different hygiene products such as diapers, napkins, masks, and others
• The market is increasing owing to growing demand for the breathable films from the medical & healthcare industry. Technological developments, transformations in plastics, and evolved decontamination devices. These are boosting demand for the breathable films
• Major breathable film manufacturing companies have been increasing the capacity of their own production plants, instead of setting up new facilities, to strengthen their position in the global landscape. For instance, in January 2020, Berry Global Group, Inc. expanded its production capacity for hygiene, healthcare, and specialty film products in North America. In order to meet the expanding market demands for sustainable products and breathable film in the North American region, the company has invested in both extrusion and printing capabilities

Breathable Films Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global breathable films market report based on raw materials, film type, end-use, and region:

Breathable Films Raw Materials Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Polyester
• Polyethylene
• Polypropylene
• Others

Breathable Films Film Type Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Microporous
• Microvoided
• Non-porous

Breathable Films End-Use Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• Personal Care & Hygiene
• Medical & Healthcare
• Building & Construction
• Industrial Protective Apparels
• Packaging
• Sports Apparels
• Others

Breathable Films Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Malaysia
  • Indonesia
  • Thailand
• Central and South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
• Middle East and Africa
  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa

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