Cast Breathable Film Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis By Type (Breathable PE Film, Breathable PP Film, and Others), By Application (Healthcare, Personal Care & Hygiene, Food, Consumer Goods, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Cast breathable films are manufactured with PE, PP, or PET and are primarily used in the packaging industry for food, personal care, and consumer goods products. The potential benefits offered by these films are contributing to the rising utilization in several end-use industries, such as medical, food, and hygiene. The films are permeable and ensure perfect surface protection, driving its demand among major industries. The rise in per-capita disposable income coupled with the increasing working women population can be attributed to market growth.

• For instance, in March 2021, Printpack launched the Preserve brand of breathable laminated film for fresh food which is pre-qualified by the How2Recycle organization. The films are developed with polyethylene and are suitable for in-store recycling.

Consumers are getting more health-conscious and are willing to spend extra money on personal hygiene and a better lifestyle. The rise in female hygiene awareness and utilization of cast breathable films for personal care and hygiene products is one of the major factors fostering market growth. Moreover, the consumers are also utilizing baby diapers due to the rise in technical improvements and promotional activities by several brands in the baby diaper market.

Various specialized equipment and materials are required for the manufacturing process of breathable films. The higher costs associated with such materials than the traditional non-breathable films are impeding the market growth, especially in price-sensitive markets. Breathable films also face technical limitations in terms of their moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR), liquid resistance, and breathability, which in turn hampers the market growth.

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted varied end-use industries worldwide. The spread of the COVID-19 virus resulted in a severe increase in the demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) kits and other critical medical supplies worldwide. The rising demand for cast breathable films in the healthcare sector contributed to the market growth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

SEGMENTATION

KEY INSIGHTS

The report covers the following key insights:

• Recent Advancements in the Cast Breathable Film Market


• Key Industry Trends


• Regulatory Landscape for the Cast Breathable Film Market


• Key Industry Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships)


• Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

ANALYSIS BY TYPE

Based on type, the market is segmented into breathable PE film, breathable PP film, and others.

The breathable PE film segment dominates the market. The films are known for their high absorbency. They also have good tear resistance, excellent odor, liquid, and virus barrier, and are free from fluorinated additives. In addition, the film has excellent permeability to gases. It has small pores, which allows permeability, becoming microporous. Such features cushion their demand among several end-uses, boosting segmental growth.

ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION

Based on application, the market is segmented into personal care & hygiene,  healthcare, food, consumer goods, and others.

The personal care and hygiene segment accounts for the largest market share of the global cast breathable film market. The films help to enhance the comfort of the users. The permeability of these films allows the skin to breathe, decreasing the occurrence of undesired side effects such as sores or skin rashes and many others. The rising utilization of these films for disposable sanitary products such as sanitary towels, diapers, incontinence pads, and others is enhancing the segment growth.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The cast breathable film market has been studied across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

Asia Pacific is the dominating region in the global cast breathable film market. The presence of leading market players in the global cast breathable film in various countries drives regional growth. Additionally, the significant demand for hygiene products such as feminine hygiene products, diapers, and adult incontinence products that utilize cast breathable films as a critical component also propels the market growth in the Asia Pacific region.

North America is the second-dominating region. Cast breathable films are widely utilized in the healthcare sector in the region for several medical products such as wound dressings and surgical drapes, owing to their ability to permit moisture to escape and protect the wound from contamination.

Europe is the third-leading region and is analyzed to foresee exponential growth over the forthcoming years. The mounting demand for sustainable packaging, hygiene products, healthcare products, and food packaging is driving the growth of cast breathable films in the European region. Latin America and the Middle East & African region are analyzed to experience moderate growth over the upcoming years.

KEY PLAYERS COVERED

The report includes the profiles of key players such as Rahil Foam Pvt. Ltd., Berry Global, Inc., Fatra, a.s., Arkema, RKW North America, Inc., Nitto Denko Corporation, Mitsui Chemicals, American Polyfilm, Inc., Kae Hwa Industrial Co., Ltd., and Jinjiang HC Industry Co. Ltd.

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

• In March 2021, Printpack launched its Preserve™ line of breathable laminated film for fresh produce which is pre-qualified by the How2Recycle® organization.


• In February 2020, BASF & Fabbri Group announced the launch of certified compostable cling film, especially for the fresh-food packaging. It is the first certified film that combines breathability for a prolonged shelf life of fresh food with high transparency and exponential mechanical properties for automatic packaging.


• In January 2020, Berry Global Group, Inc. declared its expansion plan for the hygiene, specialty films, and healthcare platforms in North America. Berry’s investment focuses on both extrusion and printing capabilities to meet the growing breathable film and sustainable product market demands in the North American region.