Global Packaging
Barrier Films Market : Overview
Over the last decade
or so, rigid packaging formats have given way to flexible packaging
and barrier films owing to various technology and consumer trends.
Packaging barrier films are flexible films used mostly as suitable
substitutes for food packaging. These films reduce the need for
preservatives, serve as a printing substrate, and increase the shelf
life of the product. Despite being costlier than conventional
packaging solutions, packaging barrier films have been witnessing
increased demand, especially from the food and beverages sector,
owing to their ability to prevent oxygenation and thereby stop the
degradation of contents.
The global market
for packaging barrier films covers four main regions: North America,
Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World. The key technologies
used in packaging barrier films include multi-layer films, polymer
nanocomposites, sustainable barrier coatings, organically modified
ceramics (ORMOCERs), Besela barrier films, and melamine-based barrier
coatings. The key product types of packaging barrier films are
stand-up pouches, bags and pouches, forming webs, tray lidding film,
blister packs, and wrapping films. The leading applications of
packaging barrier films include retort convenience foods, fresh
foods, processed chilled foods, dried foods, cheese, snacks and
confectionaries, drinks, baked goods, personal care and cosmetics,
and medicines and pharmaceuticals.
The materials used
in packaging barrier films include polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC),
linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), aluminium oxide (AlOx),
ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), transparent high-barrier films,
silicon oxide (SiOx), cast polypropylene (CPP), polyvinyl chloride
(PVC), organic liquid coatings, cyclic olefin copolymer (COC),
biaxially oriented polyamide (BOPA), high-barrier coatings, metalized
films, polyacrylonitrile (PAN), inorganic vapor deposition
high-barrier coatings, polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), low-density
polyethylene (LDPE), polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE), biaxially
oriented polypropylene (BOPP), and biaxially oriented polyethylene
terephthalate (BoPET).
Global Packaging
Barrier Films Market : Key Trends and Opportunities
One of the most
significant factors driving the global packaging barrier films market
is the surging demand for packaging materials that can lend improved
protection to their contents. This is noticeable especially in the
pharmaceutical and food and beverages industries. Growing concerns
regarding the ability of plastics to allow the exchange of vapors and
gases that threaten to compromise the safety and quality of packaged
products have also had a tremendous impact on the packaging barrier
films market. The market for stand-up pouches is driven by not just
their replacement of glass and plastic bottles and cans but also due
to their ability to minimize packaging costs and, at the same time,
providing better convenience to consumers. Moreover, stand-up pouches
have lower material use and are lighter than conventional rigid
containers. Another factor contributing toward the demand for
packaging barrier films is the busy lifestyle of consumers and a
consequent demand for convenient products and microwave cooking. This
trend has resulted in the demand for ready-to-eat meals packed in
stand-up pouches and trays. The packaging barrier films market also
benefits from the rising share of large retail chains in economically
developed countries.
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In contrast, the
packaging barrier films market is restricted by factors such as
recycling problems, susceptibility to degradation, and increased
costs. Mechanical recycling is a problem that continues to hamper the
growth of the market since a number of multilayered packaging barrier
film structures contain more than one type of plastic.
Global Packaging
Barrier Films Market : Region-wise Outlook
Among the four
regional segments, Europe dominates the worldwide market for
packaging barrier films both in terms of production and demand. Asia
Pacific and South America present lucrative opportunities for growth
owing to the spread of domestic hypermarkets and supermarkets in
several major cities. A number of large international retail chains
have been setting up shop in the developing countries of Asia,
Eastern and Central Europe, and South America, which have been
dominated traditionally by local and independent artisan stores.
Some of the most
prominent players competing in the global packaging barrier films
market are Shako Flexipack, Sealed Air, Krehalon UK, Amcor, Prairie
State Group, American Pouch, Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging,
BERNHARDT Packaging & Process, Bemis, HPM Global, The Vacuum
Pouch, Flair Flexible Packaging Corporation, and ClearBags.
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