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水溶性薄膜市场:2023-2028年全球行业趋势、份额、规模、增长、机会和预测Water Soluble Film Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2023-2028 |
全球水溶性薄膜市场规模在2022年达到3.75亿美元。展望未来,IMARC集团预计,到2028年,市场规模将达到5.171亿美元,在2023-2028年期间呈现5.7%的增长率(CAGR)。蓬勃发展的包装行业、对家用物品的小剂量或单位剂量包装需求的增加,以及对保护工业工人不直接接触危险材料的日益关注,代表了推动市场发展的一些关键因素。
食品包装中对水溶性薄膜需求的上升加强了市场增长
目前,繁忙的工作日程以及对方便和即食食品的需求不断增加,使水溶性薄膜的需求不断增加。它是由淀粉和纤维素等可食用材料制成的,可供人类安全食用。此外,它还用于糖果、干果和零食的包装,这样就不需要单独包装,减少了浪费。此外,它还被用于单份产品的包装,包括咖啡、茶和热巧克力。此外,水溶性薄膜被用来包装易腐食品,如肉类、家禽和鱼类,以保持其新鲜度并延长其保质期。
报告中涵盖了竞争分析,如市场结构、主要企业的市场份额、企业定位、顶级获胜战略、竞争仪表盘和企业评估象限。此外,还提供了所有主要公司的详细介绍。由于产品差异化小,市场结构分散,有几个大大小小的公司在该行业经营。在水溶性薄膜行业中,新进入者的数量是适中的,这是因为存在大量的参与者,最低的资本投资,以及容易进入分销网络。
什么是水溶性薄膜?
水溶性薄膜也被称为聚乙烯醇(PVA/PVOH)薄膜,是一种合成聚合物,可溶于水。它无色、无味、可生物降解、无毒,具有较高的撕裂和拉伸强度、抗穿刺性和粘合性。它提供流畅的机械操作,提高生产力,成本效益和包装的灵活性。它还具有高耐溶剂性、气体阻隔性能和出色的热封性能以及可印刷性。因此,水溶性薄膜在各种不同的应用中越来越受到重视,如包装农用化学品和药品,印刷曲面,以及作为假发和刺绣的基础材料。它还被用于全球各行各业的层压、包装和包裹应用。
COVID-19大流行病的爆发给制造公司带来了前所未有的挑战,导致设施部分或完全关闭。它还对包装行业造成了严重干扰,阻碍了供应链,导致劳动力短缺和原材料价格上涨。这进一步造成了水溶性薄膜产量的大幅下降和包装公司的订单延误。此外,制造水溶性薄膜所需的原材料,包括聚乙烯醇(PVA)、聚丙烯酸(PAA)、乙烷、聚氧乙烯二醇(PEG)、氢氧化钠(NaOH)、辅助剂和水的流动也影响了水溶性薄膜的生产。然而,目前影响有限,因为许多供应商参与管理供应链和克服前所未有的大流行效应。
目前,水溶性薄膜因其无毒和可生物降解的特性,被用于消毒剂和洗涤剂的包装。它们还有助于阻挡气味、芳香、细菌和气体。产品的优势,加上包装行业的蓬勃发展和对水溶性薄膜作为可持续和生态友好型包装材料的需求增加,是积极影响全球市场的关键因素之一。此外,化学工业广泛采用水溶性薄膜,以保护工业工人不直接接触危险材料,这促进了市场的增长。此外,水溶性薄膜在食品和饮料(F&B)行业获得了巨大的欢迎,因为它们具有抗空气和抗油的特性,这为主要市场参与者提供了有利可图的增长机会。此外,各国政府正在实施严格的环境保护法律和法规,这正在加强市场增长。除此之外,领先的市场参与者正在大力投资于研究和开发(R&D)活动,以推出新产品并加强其现有的产品组合。他们还专注于生产基于聚合物、合成化学和碳材料化学的独特和先进结构的技术,其技术和专业知识,正在刺激世界各地的市场增长。
The global water soluble film market size reached US$ 375.0 Million in 2022. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 517.1 Million by 2028, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% during 2023-2028. The burgeoning packaging industry, increasing demand for small or unit dose packs for household items, and the growing concerns for protecting industrial workers from coming in direct contact with hazardous materials represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Escalating Demand for Water Soluble Film in Food Packaging Strengthening Market Growth
Presently, hectic working schedules and increasing demand for convenience and ready-to-eat (RTE) food items are increasing the demand for water soluble film. It is made from edible materials, such as starch and cellulose, which are safe for human consumption. In addition, it is used in the packaging of candy, dried fruits, and snacks, which eliminates the need for separate packaging and reduces waste. Moreover, it is employed for single-serve packaging of products, including coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Additionally, water soluble film is utilized to wrap perishable foods, such as meat, poultry, and fish, for preserving their freshness and extending their shelf life.
Competitive analysis such as market structure, market share by key players, player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided. The market structure is fragmented with several small and large players operating in the industry due to low product differentiation. The volume of new entrants is moderate in the water soluble film industry due to the presence of a large number of players, minimum capital investments, and easy access to distribution networks.
What is Water Soluble Film?
Also known as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA/PVOH) film, water-soluble film is a synthetic polymer, which is soluble in water. It is colorless, odorless, biodegradable, and non-toxic and possesses high tear and tensile strength, puncture resistance, and adhesive properties. It offers smooth mechanical operations, enhanced productivity, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility in packaging. It also provides high solvent resistance, gas barrier performance and excellent heat-sealing properties, and printability. As a result, water soluble film is gaining traction in diverse applications, such as packaging agricultural chemicals and pharmaceuticals, printing curved surfaces, and as base materials for wigs and embroidery. It is also used for laminating, packaging, and wrapping applications in a wide range of industries across the globe.
The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak imposed unprecedented challenges on manufacturing companies and led to a partial or complete shutdown of facilities. It also created a serious disturbance in the packaging sector and hampered the supply chains, which resulted in labor shortages and an increment in the price of raw materials. This further caused a significant drop in the production of water soluble film and order delays for the packaging companies. Moreover, the movement of raw materials required for manufacturing water-soluble film, including polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyacrylic acid (PAA), ethane, polyoxyethylene glycol (PEG), sodium hydroxide (NaOH), auxiliary agent, and water also impacted the production of water soluble films. However, the impact is currently limited, as many providers are involved in managing the supply chain and overcoming the unprecedented pandemic effect.
At present, water soluble films are employed in the packaging of disinfectants and detergents on account of their non-toxic and biodegradable properties. They also facilitate a barrier for odor, aromas, bacteria, and gases. Product benefits, in confluence with the burgeoning packaging industry and increasing demand for water soluble films as a sustainable and eco-friendly packaging material, represent one of the key factors positively influencing the market across the globe. In addition, the widespread adoption of water soluble films in the chemical industry for protecting industrial workers from coming in direct contact with hazardous materials is bolstering the market growth. Additionally, water soluble films are gaining immense popularity in the food and beverage (F&B) industry on account of their air- and oil-resistant properties, which are offering lucrative growth opportunities to key market players. Furthermore, governments of various countries are implementing stringent environmental protection laws and regulations, which is strengthening the market growth. Besides this, leading market players are heavily investing in research and development (R&D) activities to introduce new products and enhance their existing product portfolio. They are also focusing on producing unique and advanced structures of technologies based on polymer, synthetic chemistry, and carbon material chemistry, with technologies and expertise, which is stimulating the growth of the market around the world.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global water soluble film market report, along with forecasts at the global and regional level from 2023-2028. Our report has categorized the market based on material, application and end-use industry.
PVA/PVOH
Xylan
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the water soluble film market based on the material. This includes PVA/PVOH and Xylan. According to the report, PVA/PVOH represented the largest segment due to the increasing demand for eco-friendly and biodegradable packaging material. Moreover, it is employed in diverse packaging applications including agrochemicals, cement, pharmaceuticals, detergents, and dyes on account of its high tensile strength and flexibility.
Detergent Packaging
Agrochemical Packaging
Water Treatment Chemical Packaging
Pharmaceutical Packaging
Others
A detailed breakup and analysis of the water soluble film market based on the application has also been provided in the report. This includes detergent packaging, agrochemical packaging, water treatment chemical packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, and others. According to the report, detergent packaging accounted for the largest market share on account of the growing utilization of water soluble films in single-use packs, which helps in preventing wastage, spillage, and overdosing by the end user. In addition, water soluble films are widely employed for detergent packaging applications on account of their properties, such as resistance to oil and organic solvents, barrier protection, and biodegradability.
Textile
Agriculture
Consumer Goods
Healthcare
Others
A detailed breakup and analysis of the water soluble film market based on the end-use industry has also been provided in the report. This includes textile, agriculture, consumer goods, healthcare, and others. According to the report, consumer goods accounted for the largest market share on account of the emerging trend of nuclear families and the elevating urbanization levels are increasing the demand for small or unit dose packs of food and personal care items. In line with this, several detergent manufacturers are introducing single-use packs as a means to expand their customer base and avoid wastage and spillage by the end-user, which is catalyzing the demand for water soluble films. Furthermore, the growing environmental consciousness among consumers and the escalating need for green packaging solutions are also stimulating the market.
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Middle East and Africa
Latin America
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. According to the report, Asia Pacific was the largest market for water soluble film. Some of the factors driving the North America water soluble film market included the rising demand for water-soluble films in flexible packaging materials for extensive applications across the agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and textile industries. In addition, the continuous development of numerous manufacturing plants in the region is propelling the demand for water soluble film in the region. Furthermore, the introduction of green procurement policies by government bodies and shifting consumer preferences towards eco-friendly packaging materials, are driving the demand for water soluble film.
Kuraray Co. Ltd.
Nippon Synthetic Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.
Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
Aicello Corporation
Arrow GreenTech Ltd.
Cortec Corporation
Changzhou Kelin PVA Water Soluble Films Co., Ltd.
Jiangmen Proudly Water-soluble Plastic Co., Ltd.
AMC (UK) Ltd.
3M Company
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
Fujian Zhongsu Biodegradable Films Co., Ltd.
Dezhou Huamao Textile Co. Ltd.
Neptun Technologies GmbH
Please note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.