The cling films market was valued at US$ 1,203.6 million in 2018 and is projected to reach US$ 1,886.4 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2 % during the forecast period.
Food plastic wraps are commonly known as cling films or wraps. They are thin plastic wraps that is used for sealing and securing food items as well as different products in the healthcare, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and other industries. In the packaging process in food industry, cling films enables the companies to keep the food items fresh for longer periods. The manufacturing of cling films involves blowing compressed air through a tube to form a bubble. The bubble then stretches the plastic into the desired thickness. Finally, the bubble is collapsed between metal rollers to give rise to a cling film. The cling films protect the food items from bacteria, microorganisms, moisture, and dust from external sources. Based on material type, the cling films market is categorized into polyethylene, biaxially oriented polypropylene, PVC, PVDC, and others. Based on form, the market is segmented into cast cling film and blow cling film. Based on thickness, the cling films market is segmented into up to 9 microns, 9-12 microns, and above 12 microns. Based on end-use industry, the cling films market is segmented into food industry, healthcare, consumer goods, and industrial.
North America is expected to be the largest cling films market for the global cling films market in the coming years. This projected growth is attributed the high acceptance and use of cling films by the various companies involved in ready to eat & packaged foods, consumer goods, and healthcare in North America. Cling films prevents the growth of microorganisms or bacteria and thus keep the packaged food fresh for a longer duration. Cling films are eco-friendly and cost-effective. They protect the packaged products from external harm and prevent them from damage when tampered or moved. All these factors boost the demand for cling films in North American.
The COVID-19 pandemic first began in Wuhan (China) in December 2019, and since then, it has spread around the globe at a fast pace. USA, Brazil, Russia, India, UK and Spain are among the most affected countries in terms of confirmed cases and reported deaths as of April 2020. COVID-19 has affected economies and industries in various countries due to lockdowns, travel bans, and business shutdowns. Chemicals and materials is one of the major industries suffering serious disruptions such as supply chain breaks and disturbed manufacturing due to lockdown and office shutdowns. The lockdown of various plants and factories in leading regions such as North America is affecting the global supply chains and negatively impacting the manufacturing, delivery schedules, and sales of chemicals and materials. All these factors have greatly affected the global cling films market.
Global Cling films Market
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Market Based Insights
An increase in the demand for packaged and ready to eat food
Ready to eat food is considered as the closest alternative to regular food items and homemade food, and can be consumed at any hour of the day. Millennial population spends a high share of their income on convenient ready to eat food. An increase in urbanization in developing economies and adoption of on the go consumption habits among consumers, as a result of their fast-paced lifestyle, has been boosting the demand for packaged and ready to eat foods. Moreover, an increase in the number of single-person households has also augmented the demand. Cling films play a vital role in the preservation of packaged or ready to eat food as well as protecting it from the environmental contaminants. Cling films, helps retain the freshness of the packaged food items to extended period. The smooth surfaces of cling films adjust themselves and remain tightly fixed over the opening of the container of packaged food, without the use of any adhesives. Cling films also help keep the ready to eat food or packaged food articles moist inside the refrigerator, alongside retaining its flavor or taste. This also leads to the reduction of the wastage of ready to eat food. Further, the films help tag information related to food, and ease the logistics as well as distribution process, and enhance the microwave ability and visibility into the food items. Thus, there is high acceptance among manufacturers, leading restaurants, and food & beverage stores toward the use of cling films.
Market Type Insights
Based on market type, the global cling films market is segmented into polyethylene, biaxially oriented polypropylene, PVC, PVDC, and others. The PVC segment held the largest share of the global cling films market in 2018. PVC films are thin polyvinyl films used for the packaging of food items to keep them fresh for a longer period of time; they are sold in the form of rolls. PVC cling films are microwave safe and easy to handle. They are environment-friendly and can be reheated. Despite being thin, these films are solid and highly durable. The best quality of PVC films is that they hold up and protect the food item in case it is mishandled, jostled, moved, or tampered. They also save space by keeping items organized by consolidating them together. PVC films are cost-effective compared to other aluminum wraps or foils. They prevent spoilage in packaged food products such as meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables. PVC is oxygen and moisture resistant.
Global Cling films Market, by Material Type – 2018 and 2027
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Form Insights
Based on Form, the global cling films market is segmented into cast cling film and blow cling films. Cast cling film held a larger share of the global cling films market in 2018. Cast films are made by the horizontally extruding melted resin through a flat die to create a sheet of material. This material is pinned to a highly polished chiller roll with the help of an air curtain or a vacuum box. The film is cooled with additional chill rollers before trimming and rolling. Cast cling films are minimally pre-stretched, allowing improved depth of drawing for thermoforming operations. Besides, the polyolefins are evenly distributed in cast cling films due to the increased gauge consistency ensured by the particular process of manufacturing. These films are clear with the linear alignment of resin molecules and have excellent puncture resistance.
Thickness Insights
Based on thickness, the global cling films market is segmented into up to 9 microns, 9–12 microns, and above 12 microns. The 9–12 micron film held the largest share of the global cling films market in 2018. Cling films with 9 to 12-micron thickness consist of LDPE plain cling wrap, food-grade PE clings film, nova pack PVC roll food grade and natural white and yellow LDPE, and LLDPE clings wrap film. This category also encompasses the gold color polyester films. The LDPE plain cling wrap film has a thickness of 10–12 micron with size ranging from 300–450 mm. The food-grade PE cling film with a thickness of 10 micron has a customized and standard length, and it is suitable for food wrapping tasks. Novapack PVC roll food grade is one of the best cling films that are in use for preservation purposes in the food industry; it has a thickness of 10 micron. Natural white and yellow LDPE and LLDPE are non-PVC, eco-friendly cling wrap films, with a guaranteed length of 600 m per roll and thickness of 10–12 micron. It contains no plasticizers or stabilizers, thus are 100% non-toxic.
End User Industry Insights
Based on end user industry, the global cling films market is segmented into food, healthcare, consumer goods, and industrial. The food industry segment led the cling films market in 2020 with the largest market share and is expected to continue its dominance during the forecast period. The food industries have identified the merits associated with the use of cling film with the increase in the use of these films in routine use by general public. The cling films are durable and can hold up against any object for longer periods. They keep the food clean and secure without any leakage or breakage. Cling films also protect the food items against hazards during storage and distribution as well as against the contamination caused due to insects, birds, or rodents. Cling films are used as an effective material for packaging of food products. The companies are supplying these films at wholesale prices to the retail outlets, thereby making these films available to end consumers at affordable rates.
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Cling Films Market: Strategic Insights
Market Size Value in US$ 1,203.6 Million in 2018 Market Size Value by US$ 1,886.4 Million by 2027 Growth rate CAGR of 5.2 % from 2019-2027 Forecast Period 2019-2027 Base Year 2019
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| Market Size Value in | US$ 1,203.6 Million in 2018 |
| Market Size Value by | US$ 1,886.4 Million by 2027 |
| Growth rate | CAGR of 5.2 % from 2019-2027 |
| Forecast Period | 2019-2027 |
| Base Year | 2019 |
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ADEX Cling, AEP Industries Inc., Anchor Packaging LLC, Berry Global, Inc., Cedo Ltd., DowDupont, Harwal Group, Intertape Polymer Group, and MolcoGmbh and Multi Wrap (Pty) Ltd., are among the key market players present in the global cling films market. These companies’ are implementing new product development, and merger and acquisition strategies to enlarge their respective customer base and gain significant share in the global market, which, in turn, permits them to maintain their brand name globally.
Cling Films Market - By Material Type
- Polyethylene
- Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene
- PVC
- PVDC
- Others
Cling Films Market - By Form
- Cast Cling Film
- Blow Cling Film
Cling Films Market - By Thickness
- Up to 9 Microns
- 9-12 Microns
- Above 12 Microns
Cling Films Market - By End-User Industry
- Food Industry
- Healthcare
- Consumer Goods
- Industrial
Company Profiles
- ADEX Cling
- AEP Industries Inc.
- Anchor Packaging LLC
- Berry Global, Inc.
- Cedo Ltd.
- DowDupont
- Harwal Group
- Intertape Polymer Group Inc.
- MolcoGmbh
- Multi Wrap (Pty) Ltd.
Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Segment Covered
Material Type ; Form ; Thickness ; End-Use Industry ; and Geography
Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
Country Scope
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
The major players operating in the global cling films market are ADEX Cling, AEP Industries Inc., Anchor Packaging LLC, Berry Global, Inc., Cedo Ltd., DowDupont, Harwal Group, Intertape Polymer Group, MolcoGmbh and Multi Wrap (Pty) Ltd. among many others.
In 2018, the cling films market was predominant in North America at the global level. Several domestic and multinational food, healthcare, and consumer goods companies already have a strong foothold in the North American countries like the US and Canada. The presence of these industries provides a huge market opportunity for the key players operating in the cling film market operating in North America. Cling films have transformed the food packaging industry, owing to the increasing need for innovative packaging solutions in the food & beverage sector. Cling film coating is preferred as it helps in maintaining health and hygiene of the food, and also preventing it from contaminants. Additionally, the cling films are considered as a cost-effective way for food presentation. Therefore, the well-established food and beverage industry in the developed countries boosts the growth of cling films in North America.
The growth of the PVC segment is primarily attributed to the fact that PVC films are thin polyvinyl films used for packaging of food items to keep them fresh for a longer period of time. They are sold in the form of rolls. PVC cling films are microwave save and easy to handle. They are environment friendly and can be reheated. Despite being thin, these films are solid and highly durable. The best quality of PVC films is that it holds up and protects the food item even if the food item is dropped, jostled, moved, or tampered. They also save space by keeping items organized by consolidating them together. PVC films are cost-effective as compared to other aluminum wraps or foils. They prevent spoilage in packaged food products such as meat, fish, fruits & vegetables. PVC is oxygen and moisture resistant.
The List of Companies - Global Cling Film Market
- ADEX S.R.L.
- AEP INDUSTRIES INC.
- ANCHOR PACKAGING
- BERRY GLOBAL INC.
- CEDO LTD
- DOWDUPONT
- HARWAL GROUP OF COMPANIES
- INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP
- MOLCO GMBH
- MULTI WRAP (PTY) LTD
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