The Film Formers Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
In recent years, the market size of film formers has seen significant growth. It is projected to increase from $1.69 billion in 2024 to $1.79 billion in 2025, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%.
The Film Formers Global Market is projected to reach $2.26 billion in 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Film Formers Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the film formers market are:
• Increase in usage of organic formulations
• Expansion in the arena of food coatings
• The growth of the paints and coatings industry
• Surge in the adoption of film formers in medical devices and drug delivery systems
The film formers market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product Type: Synthetic Film Formers, Natural Film Formers
2) By Compound: Acrylates, Acrylamides, Glycerin, Other Compounds
3) By Application: Personal Care Applications, Paint Formulations, Medical Equipment Formulations
Subsegments:
1) By Synthetic Film Formers: Acrylic Polymers, Polyvinyl Derivatives, Polyurethane Polymers, Polyester Polymers
2) By Natural Film Formers: Cellulose Derivatives, Protein-Based Film Formers, Starch-Based Film Formers, Natural Resin Film Formers
The key trends in the film formers market are:
• Technological advancements are significantly impacting the film formers market.
• Eco-friendly innovations are becoming a prominent trend in the market.
• Water-based formulations are emerging as a key focus area.
• Smart encapsulation trends and advancements in polymer chemistry are shaping the future of the market.
Major players in the film formers market are:
• BASF SE
• Dow Inc.
• Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd.
• Evonik Industries AG
• Solvay S.A.
• Akzo Nobel N.V.
• Eastman Chemical Company
• DSM-Firmenich AG
• INOLEX Inc.
• Lubrizol Corporation
• Wacker Chemie AG
• Kuraray Co. Ltd.
• Roquette Frères S.A.
• Clariant AG
• Croda International Plc
• Ashland Global Holdings Inc.
• Momentive Performance Materials Inc.
• Innospec Inc.
• Sensient Technologies Corporation
• 3V Sigma S.p.A.
North America was the largest region in the film formers market in 2024