Global Plastic Films & Sheets Market

Greenhouse films refer to a smooth plastic that is placed on the roof of the greenhouse to protect the plants inside from the elements. These are used as roofs in greenhouses to shelter the plants inside of greenhouses from the larger world outside. These are also employed to grow plants that need a specially controlled climate to grow. The main resin types of greenhouse films are low-density polyethylene (LDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is used for making shopping bags, dry cleaning bags, flexible bottles, and construction and agricultural films. The various functionalities are diffused GHF, photo-selective GHF, anti-dirt GHF, and other functionality with various widths such as 4.5 meters, 5.5 meters, 7 meters, and 9 meters, and other width types and thicknesses such as 80-200 microns, 200 microns, and >200 microns. These are used in vegetables, fruit, flowers, and others (transplants and ornamental).   The greenhouse film market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides greenhouse film market statistics, including greenhouse film industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a greenhouse film market share, detailed greenhouse film market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the greenhouse film industry. This greenhouse film market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry. The global greenhouse film market size grew from $5.25 billion in 2022 to $5.75 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The greenhouse film market size is expected to grow to $7.84 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.1%. The rising demand for food production is expected to propel the growth of the greenhouse film market going forward. Food production is the process of producing sellable food items using raw ingredients available from plants and animals. Plastic greenhouses would help to increase and secure the yield. For instance, in April 2022, according to Agriculture Victoria, an Australia-based innovation company for economic growth in Victoria’s agriculture through leading science and strong science capacity data, representing 26.0% of Australian food and fibre export value. Victoria's food and fibre exports have increased to reach a record $14.5 billion for the 2019–20 period. Therefore, the increase in agricultural production is driving the growth of the greenhouse film market. Product innovations are a key trend gaining popularity in the greenhouse film market. Major companies operating in the greenhouse film market are focused on developing new technological solutions to strengthen their position. For example, in September 2021, BASF, a German greenhouse film company, will launch IrgaCycleTM, a line of additive solutions aimed at meeting the urgent needs in plastic recycling.This improves the properties of recycled plastics mechanically for various industries and enhances the quality of post-consumer and industrial polyolefin material for re-use in flexible, molding, and rigid applications. It also helps in increasing the percentage of recycled content for various end-users. In January 2020, BASF, a German-based chemical company, acquired Solvay for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition broadens BASF’s polyamide capabilities with innovative and well-known products such as Technyl® and enables BASF to support its customers with even better engineering plastics solutions. Solvay is a Belgium-based company operating in greenhouse film. Major players in the market are BASF SE, Berry Global Inc., EIFFEL Industry Plastics S.p.A, Essen Multipack Limited, Exxon Mobil Corporation, FVG Folien-Vertriebs GmbH, GCR Group, Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd., Iris Polymers Industries Pvt. Ltd., Lumite Inc., Plastika Kritis SA, Polifilm Extrusion GmbH, RPC Group plc, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Sichuan Bozong Greenhouse Co., Ltd., The Dow Chemical Company, Agriplast Tech India Pvt. Ltd., Beijing Kingpeng International Hi-Tech Corporation, Central Worldwide Co. Ltd., and Tuflex India. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the greenhouse film market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in this greenhouse film market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the greenhouse film market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The greenhouse film market consists of sales of ethylene vinyl acetate and polyethylene. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global greenhouse film market is segmented - 1) By Resin Type: Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)  2) By Functionality: Diffused GHF, Photo-Selective GHF, Anti-Dirt GHF, Other Functionalities 3) By Width Type: 4.5 Meter, 5.5 Meter, 7 Meter, 9 Meter, Others Width Types 4) By Thickness: 80<200 Microns, 200 Microns, >200 Microns 5) By Application: Vegetable, Fruit, Flower, Others (Transplants and Ornamental)

A film refers to a collection of moving pictures that are displayed on a screen and generally have sound to tell a story. Video refers to a recording of a movie or television show that may be seen on a television. The main types of film and video are film and video production, film and video distribution, post-production services, film and video theatres, other film and video industries. The complete process of making a video is referred to as video production. Whether it’s a short film, a feature film, a company marketing video, a television commercial, a video clip, or another genre of film, the procedure is essentially the same. The different genres include action, horror, comedy, documentary, drama, others, and are used in various applications such as film companies, film studios, others. The film and video market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides film and video market statistics, including film and video industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a film and video market share, detailed film and video market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the film and video industry. This film and video market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global film and video market grew from $267.61 billion in 2022 to $283.5 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The film and video market is expected to grow to $344.84 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.0%. Mobile video viewing has increased significantly in recent years and is expected to grow further during the forecast period. This is mainly driven by the rise in internet penetration and growth in smartphones usage. For instance, according to a Hootsuite study for 2020, 4.18 billion individuals (more than half of the global population) utilize mobile internet, and 57 percent of global video is watched on mobile devices. Adult Americans spend 30 minutes a day on average watching videos on their phones. Thus, a rapid increase in mobile video consumption is expected to drive the film and video market during the forecast period. COVID-19 Pandemic - The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a significant restraint on some of the film and video markets in 2020 as businesses were disrupted due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People's Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in a decline in economic activity and restricted movement of goods and services with countries entering a state of 'lock down'. The outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, many media markets have been unaffected or benefited from this as they transmit their content remotely through digital channels. It is expected that the film and video market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Autonomous drones are becoming popular among mainstream and indie film and video makers as they enhance film viewing experience cost-effective, lightweight, and reduce risks associated with cranes and cable cams during filmmaking. Autonomous drones are flying gadgets equipped with multiple rotors, built-in high-resolution cameras, and algorithms for capturing videos and pictures. It offers a 360-degree experiential recording experience with minimum human intervention. They are used to capture aerial shots, taking footage and images without having a cameraman on an actual helicopter. For instance, Major companies offering autonomous drones are DJI, Parrot, Yuneec, Kespry, Insitu, and EHANG. Major companies in the film and video market include Vivendi SA, The Walt Disney Company, Comcast Corporation, Sony Corp, Financière de l'Odet, Viacom Inc., CBS Corporation, Lions Gate, ITV plc, and FUJI MEDIA HOLDINGS INC. North America was the largest region in the film and video market in 2022. Africa is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the film and video report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the film and video market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam. The film and video market includes revenues earned by entities by producing or distributing motion pictures, videos, television programs, or commercials, exhibiting motion pictures, or providing postproduction services. It includes the production and distribution of TV movies, sitcoms, dramas, reality shows, talk shows, game shows, news programs, children’s programs, art, sports programs, documentaries, animated cartoons, and instructional videos. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global film and video market is segmented - 1) By Type: Film And Video Production, Film And Video Distribution, Post-Production Services, Film And Video Theatres, Other Film And Video Industries 2) By Genre: Action, Horror, Comedy, Documentary, Drama, Other Genres 3) By Application: Film Company, Film Studio, Other Applications

Plasticizers are chemical additives used to increase the plasticity or fluidity of a material. Plasticizers have dominant uses in rubber, resins, and plastics, especially polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The product types of plasticizers are phthalate plasticizers, dop, dinp/didp/dphp, other non-phthalate plasticizers, dotp, adipates, trimellitates, epoxies, and benzoates. Phthalates are a group of chemicals that are used to make plastics more durable. A few of the phthalates are used to help dissolve other materials. Phthalates are in hundreds of products, like vinyl flooring, lubricating oils, and personal-care products like soaps, shampoos, and hair sprays. The distribution channels are online and offline. The various applications involved are flooring & walls, film & sheet coverings, wires & cables, coated fabrics, consumer goods, and other applications. The plasticizers market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides plasticizers market statistics, including plasticizers industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a plasticizers market share, detailed plasticizers market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the plasticizers industry. This plasticizers market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global plasticizers market size will grow from $93.47 billion in 2022 to $100.74 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The global plasticizers market size is expected to grow from $132.63 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.1%. Rising demand for flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) contributes to the growth of the plasticizer market. Flexible PVC is softer than unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) due to the addition of plasticizers. The increasing demand for flexible PVC material in various end-use industries drives the demand for plasticizers. Flexible packaging provides long-lasting safety, lightweight, and compactness while maintaining a low carbon footprint, which increases demand for PVC from the packaging industry. The strict regulations on the use of phthalate plasticizers are limiting the growth of the plasticizer market. Phthalate plasticizers are the most commonly used plasticizers due to their easy availability and low cost. Several companies are moving away from phthalate plasticizers as a number of studies reveal the health effects caused by the use of plasticizers. However, non-governmental organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) promote the use of non-phthalate plasticizers because of their environmentally friendly nature. The application of certain phthalates in many consumer products is prohibited in various countries. Directives such as the EEC Directive and other regulations in Europe ban the use of phthalate plasticizers in some applications. The European Parliament forbids the use of phthalate plasticizers such as DEHP, DBP, and BBP in toys and childcare products. Therefore, strict regulations on using phthalate plasticizers have a negative impact on the plasticizer market's growth. Eco-friendly plasticizers are increasingly being used to prevent harmful phthalate plasticizers such as DOP, DBP, BBP, and DEP. Eco-friendly plasticizers have various properties such as waterproofing with good electrical resistivity, weather resistance, better mechanical strength, and good heat stability. Due to these factors, phthalate plasticizers are being replaced with eco-friendly plasticizers. Eco-friendly plasticizers are polymer additives that improve a material's plasticity. The global eco-friendly plasticizer market is growing rapidly due to the increased demand for eco-friendly plasticizers to keep human health and the environment safe. These plasticizers come with low toxicity and good compatibility and are used in various applications, mainly in films and cable manufacturing, and are driving the growth of the plasticizer market. In September 2021, Cargill Inc., a US-based food corporation, acquired Arkema’S for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition of Arkema manufacturing capabilities with Cargill’s bio-industrial expertise, the company will further support its plastics, automotive, medical, furniture, flooring, and specialty chemicals customers with a broader portfolio of bio-based solutions for applications such as polymer and lubricant modifiers, coalescing agents for paint, and foam for furniture. Arkema is a French-based specialty chemical and advanced materials company. Major players in the plasticizers market are Arkema S.A, BASF SE, Dow Chemical Company, LG Chem Ltd., Evonik Industries Ag, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Eastman Chemical Company, Ineos Group, UPC GROUP, and Bluesail. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the plasticizers market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the global plasticizers market. The regions covered in the global plasticizers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the global plasticizers market are Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Russia, the UK, the USA, and Australia. The plasticizers market consists of the sales of azelates, citrates, ortho-phthalates, terephthalates, and sebacates. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global plasticizers market is segmented - 1) By Product Type: Phthalates Plasticizers, DOP, DINP/DIDP/DPHP, Others, Non-Phthalates Plasticizers, DOTP, Adipates, Trimellitates, Epoxies, Benzoates 2) By Application: Flooring & Wall, Film & Sheet Coverings, Wires & Cables, Coated Fabrics, Consumer Goods, Other Applications 3) By Distribution Channel: Online, Offline

The plastic materials are synthetically made final products from polymers and resin is an unprocessed plastic derived from plant oozes. These include nonvulcanizable thermoplastic elastomers, and customized as well as non-customized synthetic resins. The main types of plastic materials and resins are polypropylene-plastic material and resins, high-density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, polyurethane, low-density polyethylene, polystyrene-plastic material and resins, and other types of plastic material and resins. Polyvinyl chloride is a thermoplastic made of 57% chlorine derived from common salt and 43% carbon derived from ethylene from hydrocarbon feedstocks, sugar crops, crude oil, and natural gas. The applications involved are packaging, housewares, bags, sheets, bottles, fibers, tapes, films, medical materials, and other applications. The end-user industries include the chemical industry, the coating and printing industry, the electronics industry, the food and pharmaceutical industry, and other end-user industries. The plastic materials and resins market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides plastic materials and resins market statistics, including plastic materials and resins industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a plastic materials and resins market share, detailed plastic materials and resins market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the plastic materials and resins industry. This plastic materials and resins market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global plastic material and resins market grew from $800.9 billion in 2022 to $885.95 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The plastic material and resins market is expected to grow to $1301.4 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 10.1%. New developments in the packaging industry, such as CO2RE foaming technology, big data, and IoT integration, are expected to drive the market going forward. Convenience features, such as resealable packs, easy-opening, stand-up pouches, and smaller pack sizes for single-servings, are being introduced, and more promotional packs and brand extensions are being developed to ensure customer loyalty. Similarly, the recent development of biodegradable plastics, which degrade naturally from the actions of microorganisms such as bacteria, algae, and fungi, is gaining traction. These developments in packaging will increase the consumption of plastics, which will drive the market's growth. Oil price volatility is likely to have a negative impact on the plastic material and resin market as a significant decline and increase in oil prices negatively impact government and consumer spending. The decline in oil prices is having a negative impact on government spending in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, and the UAE (United Arab Emirates), which are largely dependent on revenues generated through crude oil exports, whereas a significant increase in oil prices has resulted in a spurt in inflation, current account deficit, and fiscal deficit in countries such as India and China, which predominantly import oil. For instance, the Saudi government is expected to cut down its spending from 1.05 trillion riyals ($280 billion) in 2019 to 1.02 trillion riyals ($270 billion) in 2020 and to 955 billion riyals ($255 billion) by 2022 due to a significant decline in revenues generated from oil exports, thereby affecting the market. This high volatility in the oil process is further expected to negatively impact the market going forward. The search for new characteristics for plastic materials and innovations in the manufacturing process have led to the development of various high-performance plastics. For example, smart polymers are materials that can change based on external environmental stimuli. A product that is a result of a combination of nanotechnology and plastic engineering. These products have high electrical conductivity, dimensional stability, and are also flame retardant, along with resistance to scratches, dents, and heat. These new high-performance plastics have gained rapid acceptance and find their applications in the medical, electronics, food packaging, automotive, and aerospace sectors. For instance, some of the major developments in plastic materials include plastics from potatoes and virgin PET from discarded textile fabric and waste bottles. Major companies in the plastic materials and resins market include Dow Inc., Sinopec Limited, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV, Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, BASF SE, INEOS AG, DuPont Inc., Alpek SA.B. de C.V, Alfa SA.B. de C.V, and Exxon Mobil. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the plastic material and resins market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the plastic material and resins market. The regions covered in the plastic materials and resins market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the plastic materials and resins market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, and Vietnam. The plastic materials and resins market consists of the sales of ryton & kynar, acrylic or polymethyl methacrylate, polycarbonate, and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene plastic materials and resins. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global plastic material and resins market is segmented - 1) By Type: Polypropylene-Plastic Material and Resins, High-Density Polyethylene, Poly-Vinyl Chloride, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polyurethane, Low-Density Polyethylene, Polystyrene-Plastic Material and Resins, Other Plastic Material and Resins 2) By Application: Packaging, Housewares, Bags, sheets, Bottles, Fibers, Tapes, Films, Medical Materials, Other Applications 3) By End Userr Industry: Chemical Industry, Coating & Printing Industry, Electronics Industry, Food & Pharmaceutical Industry, Other End-User Industries

Plastic products refers to a collective term for all the goods produced from a class of materials, either artificial or natural, that can be molded while still soft and subsequently hardened to maintain the desired shape. The processes used in plastic product manufacturing include compression molding, extrusion molding, injection molding, blow molding, and casting. The main types of plastic products are plastics packaging materials and unlaminated film and sheet, plastic pipes and shapes, laminated plastics plate, sheet, and shape, plastics bottle, polystyrene foam products, urethane and other foam product and other plastics product. The plastic material is typically applied for glass-clear packaged foods, such as fresh salads, fruits, cold meats, snacks, and so on. The different technologies include injection molding, extrusion molding, blow molding, others and is used in various sectors such as automotive & transportation, electrical & electronics, medical, construction, others. The plastic products market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides plastic products market statistics, including plastic products industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a plastic products market share, detailed plastic products market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the plastic products industry. This plastic products market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global plastic products market grew from $990.64 billion in 2022 to $1066.84 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The plastic products market is expected to grow to $1395.54 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.9%. The plastics products manufacturing industry is affected by the growth of the packaging industry. There are a number of new developments in the packaging industry that will drive the demand for plastic materials. Convenience features, such as resealable packs, easy-to-open stand-up pouches and smaller pack sizes for single-servings are being introduced and more promotional packs and brand extensions are being developed to ensure customer loyalty. These developments in packaging will increase the consumption of plastics and are driving the market. The outbreak of Corona virus disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the plastic products manufacturing market in 2022 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China and spread globally including Western Europe, North America and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in halting of manufacturing activities and a decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of 'lock down' and the outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2021 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the plastic products manufacturing market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy The practice of using 3D printing in plastic manufacturing is becoming more common. This technology produces solid objects from digital designs by building up multiple layers of plastic, resin, or other materials in a precisely determined shape. The speed and flexibility of this technology can promote innovation and reduce time-to-market. The products produced using 3D printers have good mechanical properties like strength and rigidity. For example, Stratasys developed one such color multi-material 3D printer which can combine colors with multi-material 3D printing. The printer uses cyan, magenta, and yellow colors and plastics and elastomers as base materials to print objects with wide ranges of flexibility and rigidity, transparency, and opacity. Major companies in the plastic products market include Amcor Limited, Berry Global Group Inc., Sealed Air Corporation, Avery dennison, Thyssenkrupp AG, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings BV, Brookfield Asset Management, Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd., Aptar Group, and 3M Company. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the plastic products market in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the plastic products market. The regions covered in the plastic products report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the plastic products market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam. The plastic products market consists of sales of polystyrene terephthalate, high-density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, nylon, polypropylene, casting processes, joining, shearing, and forming processes.Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global plastic products market is segmented - 1) By Type: Plastics Packaging Materials And Unlaminated Film And Sheet, Plastic Pipes And Shapes, Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet, And Shape, Plastics Bottle, Polystyrene Foam Products, Urethane And Other Foam Product, Other Plastics Product 2) By Technology: Injection Molding, Extrusion Molding, Blow Molding, Other Technologies 3) By End-User Industry: Automotive & Transportation, Electrical & Electronics, Medical, Construction, Other End Users Subsegments Covered: Bags And Pouches, Films And Sheets, Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape, Plastics Pipe And Pipe Fitting HDPE Plastic Bottles, PET Plastic Bottles, PP Plastic Bottles, Other Plastic Bottles

The anti-static films are films that protect package components from internal static electricity generation. A single layer of non-amide polyethylene is used to create the anti-static film. These are non-corrosive films that are used to preserve static-sensitive items, such as electronic components and commodities. The film has good mechanical qualities and helps to minimize static charge in electronic components and sensitive electronic equipment. The main types of materials included in anti-static films are polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), others. The polyethylene (PE) antistatic film has excellent tape adherence quality while also being lightweight and durable. A three-layer co-extrusion blow molding machine is used to create the clear antistatic polyethylene film, which is made up of 65 to 85% polyethylene, 31 to 14% metallocene polyethylene, and 1 to 4% antistatic agent. The smoothness and transparency of the transparent antistatic polyethylene film revealed by the innovation are unaffected after a specified amount of antistatic compound is introduced. It is used in bags and pouches, liners, wraps, tapes, clamshells, others and is implemented in various verticals such as electronics, pharmaceutical and healthcare, automotive, others. The anti-static films market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides anti-static films market statistics, including anti-static films industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an anti-static films market share, detailed anti-static films market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the anti-static films industry. This anti-static films market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global anti-static films market size grew from $0.57 billion in 2022 to $0.61 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services, and affecting many markets across the globe. The anti-static films market size is expected to grow to $0.76 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.7%. The increasing penetration of the e-commerce industry is expected to propel the growth of the anti-static films market in the forecast period. E-commerce refers to the purchase and sale of goods and services over an electronic network. Anti-static plastic films are available in a range of shapes and sizes, including bubble covers, films, and foams, and these films are commonly used by retailers to package electronics and non-electrical products. According to Finaria, a finance and investment company, the COVID-19 outbreak contributed to an increase in the number of global e-commerce users and resulted in 3.4 billion users in 2020, recording a growth of 9.5% compared to 2019. The total number of e-commerce users worldwide is predicted to reach 3.8 billion in 2021 and 4.9 billion in 2025. Moreover, as per the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the e-commerce industry in India is anticipated to reach $200 billion by the end of 2020. Therefore, the increasing penetration of e-commerce drives the growth of the anti-static films market. The growing technological advancement is an emerging trend in the anti-static films market. Major players in the anti-static films sector are focusing on developing technological advancements for anti-static films to provide high-performance anti-static and corrosion inhibiting films intended for disposal in a commercial composting environment. For instance, in December 2020, EcoCortec, a Europe-based company that produces bioplastics and anti-corrosion foils launched compostable electrostatic dissipating anti-corrosion film based on Nano Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors (VpCI) technology. They are designed for use in the shielding of multi-metal products that are static sensitive, such as electronics. The film includes permanent anti-static properties that minimize or remove static buildup as long as the films or bags are in use, regardless of humidity levels. In October 2022, SDI Group plc, a UK-based manufacturer and developer of scientific and technology products, acquired Fraser Anti-Static Techniques Limited for $13.25 million. The acquisition is expected to be a growth strategy of SDI Group and Fraser would be a part of SDI’s sensors and controls division. Fraser Anti-Static Techniques Limited is a UK-based anti-static equipment manufacturer. Major players in the anti-static films market are Achilles Corporation, Toyobo Co. Ltd., Kolon Industries Inc., Mitsubishi Polyester Film, Toray Plastics Inc., Wiman Corporation, Saint-Gobain, Klockner Pentaplast Group, Blueridge Films Inc., and Unitika Ltd. North America was the largest region in the anti-static films market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the anti-static films market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the anti-static films market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The anti-static films market consists of sales of static dissipative films, conductive films and antistatic films. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global anti static films market is segmented - 1) By Material Type: Polyethylene (PE), Polyethylene Terephthalate(PET), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Other Material Types 2) By Application: Bags And Pouches, Liners, Wraps, Tapes, Clamshells, Other Applications 3) By Industry Vertical: Electronics, Pharmaceutical And Healthcare, Automotive, Other Industrial Verticals

Plastic alternative packaging refers to packaging solutions made up of a plastic-like substance that dissolves effectively and leaves no hazardous residues and is derived from biodegradable materials and recyclable products. Plastic alternative packaging products are innovative eco-friendly alternatives to traditional materials and include biodegradable packaging, packaging products made from recycled materials, and plant-based packaging The plastic alternative packaging market covered in this report is segmented by type into starch-based plastic, cellulose-based plastics, polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), and others; by process into recyclable, reusable, biodegradable; by application into food and beverage, personal care, health care, others. The plastic alternative packaging market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides plastic alternative packaging market statistics, including plastic alternative packaging industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a plastic alternative packaging market share, detailed plastic alternative packaging market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the plastic alternative packaging industry. This plastic alternative packaging market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global plastic alternative packaging market size grew from $4.48 billion in 2022 to $5.2 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The plastic alternative packaging market size is expected to grow to $9.67 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 16.8%. Growing environmental concerns associated with plastic usage are a major driver of the growth of the plastic alternative packaging market. Plastic products consist of deadly pollutants and cause harmful effects on humans, animals, and the environment. Customers are interested in eco-friendly packaging options as a replacement for plastic packaging. For instance, in March 2022, according to a report published by Statistics Canada, a Canada-based government agency, about $21.1 billion was spent by Canadian businesses in 2019 to lessen environmental impacts. Furthermore, according to Our World in Data, the world generates over 350 million metric tons of plastic waste each year. The rising inclination towards alternatives to plastics has attracted businesses worldwide, which contributes to the growth of the plastic alternative packaging market. The high cost of plastic alternative packaging products is projected to limit the growth of the plastic alternative packaging market over the forecast period. Biodegradable plastic packaging materials are expensive as compared to non-biodegradable materials. For instance, the cost of CycleWood's biodegradable plastic bags is around 1.5 cents per unit compared with 1.2 cents for traditional plastic bags. Additionally, biodegradable materials are 2 to 10 times more costly to produce than relative non-biodegradable materials. Thus, high cost is likely to restrict the growth of the plastic alternative packaging market. Advances in technology is a major trend in the plastic alternative packaging market. Major companies dealing in the market are continuously focusing on introducing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions for various industries to maintain their position in the competitive business environment and to meet end-user requirements. For instance, in January 2020, Sealed Air Corporation, has launched a new version of bubble wrap brand packaging material that is made with at least 90% recycled content. The recycled content used to make bubble wrap brand packaging is sourced from post-industrial materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. In February 2022, Hewlett-Packard Company, a US-based information technology company, acquired Choose Packaging for $10 billion. Through this acquisition, HP, Inc. would increase recyclable packaging solutions and promote alternatives to plastic bottles while also advancing HP's more general sustainability objectives. Choose Packaging is a UK-based packaging company pioneering in the development of innovative packaging solutions and sustainable packaging alternatives to plastic, such as paper and paperboard. Major players in the plastic alternative packaging market are Amcor Limited, Tetra Pak, Sealed Air Corporation, Plastic Suppliers Inc., Kruger Inc., Mondi, International Paper Company, Smurfit Kappa Group PLC, DS Smith PLC, and Klabin SA. North America was the largest region in the plastic alternative packaging market in 2022. The regions covered in the plastic alternative packaging market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the plastic alternative packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The plastic alternative packaging market consists of sales of corn-starch-based, mushroom-based, corrugated bubble wrap, seaweed material, and organic sources. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global plastic alternative packaging market is segmented - 1) By Type: Starch Based Plastic, Cellulose Based Plastics, Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), Other Types 2) By Process: Recyclable, Reusable, Biodegradable 3) By Application: Food and Beverage, Personal Care, Health Care, Other Applications

Polyimide film is a lightweight, flexible, polymer-based material with high heat and chemical resistance. The polyimide films and tapes are used for high-temperature resistance applications. Polyimide films and tapes provide excellent thermal, electrical, physical, and chemical resistance properties over a wide range of temperatures, making them suitable for electrical insulation applications. The main types of polyimide films and tapes are polyimide tapes, conventional polyimide films, colorless polyimide films, and others. Polyimide tapes are used in applications that require high temperature resistance, such as automotive and industrial, electronics, aerospace, and labeling. The various applications include flexible printed circuits, specialty fabricated products, pressure-sensitive tapes, motors or generators, wires, and cables, and are used in various sectors such as electrical and electronics, automotive, aerospace, solar, labelling, medical, and by other end users. The polyimide films and tapes market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides polyimide films and tapes market statistics, including polyimide films and tapes industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with polyimide films and tapes market share, detailed polyimide films and tapes market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the polyimide films and tapes industry. This polyimide films and tapes market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global polyimide films and tapes market size grew from $1.92 billion in 2022 to $2.24 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The polyimide films and tapes market size is expected to grow to $3.74 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 13.7%. The rise in demand for electronics is significantly contributing to the growth of the polyimide films and tapes market going forward. Electronics are electronic devices or circuits that use microchips, transistors, and other components to perform a variety of tasks. Polyimide films and tapes are insulating materials that are widely used in electrical engineering and electronics for high-temperature resistance applications. For instance, according to the India Brand Equity Foundation, electronics demand is expected to increase from $33 billion in 2020 to $400 billion by 2025. Therefore, the rise in demand for electronics is promoting the growth of the polyimide film and tape market. Technological developments have emerged as a key trend gaining popularity in the polyimide films and tapes market. Major companies operating in the polyimide films and tapes sector are focused on developing new technological solutions to meet consumer demand. For example, in November 2020, Kaneka Corporation, a Japan-based chemical manufacturing company, developed the super heat-resistant polyimide film PixeoTM IB for 5G millimeter-wave zones based on advanced polyimide development technology. PixeoTM IB includes transparent heat-resistant polyimide film that reduces the dielectric loss tangent and can act as a glass substitute for ultrahigh thermal conductive graphite sheets and thin-film transistor (TFT)*5 substrates. In July 2021, Dupont, a US-based chemicals company, acquired Laird Performance Materials for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Dupont’s electronics and industrial segments will be strengthened, and the two businesses will work together to accelerate the adoption of 5G telecommunications, high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things. Laird Performance Materials is a China-based company that operates in the polyamide film market. Major players in the polyimide films and tapes market are DuPont, Taimide Tech. Inc., Saint-Gobain, Toray Industries Inc., Dunmore, 3M, Nitto Denko Corporation, Ube Industries Ltd., Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc., Kaneka Corporation, Arakawa Chemical Industries Ltd., Kolon Industries Inc., EVERTECH ENVISAFE Ecology Co. Ltd., FLEXcon Company Inc., Suzhou Kying Industrial Materials Co. Ltd., and Shinmax Technology Ltd. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polyimide films and tapes market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the polyimide films and tapes market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the polyimide films and tapes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The polyimide films and tapes market consists of sales of polyimide films and tapes that are used for insulation on electrical components. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global polyimide films and tapes market is segmented - 1) By Type: Polyimide Tapes, Conventional Polyimide Films, Colorless Polyimide Films, Other Types 2) By Application: Flexible Printed Circuits, Specialty Fabricated Products, Pressure-Sensitive Tapes, Motors and Generators, Wires and Cables 3) By End User: Electrical and Electronics, Automotive, Aerospace, Solar, Labeling, Medical, and Other End Users