Polypropylene Trays Lidding Film Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type (Single Layer Films, Dual Layer Films and Multilayer Films), Application (Food & Beverages, Laboratory and Other Applications) and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Polypropylene Trays Lidding Film Market is accounted for $4.28 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $7.58 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 8.5% during the forecast period. Polypropylene trays lidding film is a specialized packaging material used in the food industry to cover and seal polypropylene trays containing various food products. It is designed to provide protection, preservation, and convenience for both manufacturers and consumers. It provides an effective and airtight seal, preventing moisture loss, contamination, and maintaining the freshness and quality of the food products. Polypropylene trays lidding film can be engineered to provide specific barrier properties, such as moisture resistance, oxygen barrier, and UV protection, depending on the requirements of the packaged food.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing popularity for packaged food and beverages

Fresh food and drinks packaged in various-sized trays and cups under low-oxygen MAP are becoming increasingly popular. Due to their busy lifestyles, customers constantly seek handy goods like ready-to-eat foods and microwave cooking. Lidding film on polypropylene trays create an airtight seal, which helps in preserving the freshness, flavor, and quality of the food. Lidding films act as a protective barrier against external contaminants, such as dust, dirt, bacteria, and insects, ensuring that the food remains safe for consumption. Therefore, the growing popularity for maintaining high levels of hygiene in every aspect is propelling the market growth.

Restraint:

Mechanical recycling

Mechanical recycling of multi-layered barrier film involves processes like shredding, washing, melting, and re-extruding the material. The mechanical recycling process may result in a loss of these barrier properties, making the material less suitable for applications requiring high levels of protection. This can result in down cycling, where the recycled material is used for lower-value applications. Since many multi-layered barrier film designs contain more than one type of plastic, mechanical recycling is a hindrance to the market's expansion.

Opportunity:

Raising usage in pharmaceutical sector

Polypropylene lidding film plays a crucial role in the pharmaceutical sector by providing secure and protective packaging for a variety of products. It is used to seal trays containing various medical devices, including syringes, surgical instruments, diagnostic kits, and other sterile medical products. The film provides a barrier against moisture, contaminants, and microbial ingress. This helps maintain the stability and efficacy of pharmaceutical products. Further, its tamper-evident features, sterile packaging, barrier properties and automated packaging processes are fuelling the market demand.

Threat:

Lack of raw materials

A shortage of raw materials for polypropylene (PP) lidding films can have several significant consequences for various industries and applications that rely on this packaging material. Supply chain disruptions, increased costs, production price inflation and regulatory compliances are main reasons for lack of raw materials. Overall, a shortage of raw materials for polypropylene lidding films can have far-reaching effects across multiple industries, potentially affecting production, pricing, supply chains, and environmental considerations.

COVID-19 Impact:

The lockdown situation has brought about the shutdown of various manufacturing units of high lidding film which brought about a decline in the sales and also disrupted the supply chain of the market. Food and beverage industry has been severely affected due to the nationwide lockdowns. It has hampered the demand for packed food in various countries. Being the major application area for lidding films, it restricts the growth prospects for the market. Economics of the lidding film market is expected to return on track, owing to its growing concern and application in the safety and hygiene in the pharmaceutical and food packaging industries.

The multilayer films segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The multilayer films segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to its numerous applications in various industries. Multilayer structures can incorporate different materials with complementary barrier properties, providing improved resistance to moisture, oxygen, light, and other environmental factors. This helps extend the shelf life of packaged products. Multilayer PP films can be engineered with tamper-evident properties, providing an extra level of security and assuring consumers of product integrity. Depending on the specific composition and design, some multilayer PP films can be designed to be recyclable, contributing to sustainability efforts in the packaging industry. Its wide range of benefits is boosting the segment's demand.

The laboratory segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The laboratory segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period. Polypropylene tray lidding films has several applications in laboratory settings, offering a range of benefits for researchers, scientists, and lab technicians. These films offer excellent sealing properties, creating an airtight and secure seal over various types of containers, including microplates, petri dishes, and sample tubes. This helps prevent evaporation, contamination, and spillage. It provides convenient access to samples without the need for removing the entire film. Its benefits such as customization, easy identification, compatibility and preservation of temperature-sensitive samples are driving the segment growth.

Region with largest share:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the region's fast urbanization, industrialization, rise in disposable income, rise in population's cleanliness concerns, and increased emphasis on consumer convenience. The availability of raw materials in the nations is the primary driving factor. The high relevance of diseases and high consumption of meat, poultry, and fish in the area fuels the expansion of the regional market.

Region with highest CAGR:

North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, due to rising packaging consumption and the region's booming food and beverage sector. Countries like the US are the primary cause of North America's expansion in the market for lidding films. The US controls the highest market share for Polypropylene Trays lidding films. Rising demand for packaged meat and growing dominance of large retail chains are accelerating the market growth in the region.

Key players in the market:

Some of the key players profiled in the Polypropylene Trays Lidding Film Market include: Ampac Packaging LLC, Impak Films, Sealed Air Corporation, Amcor Limited, Berry Plastics Corporation, Toray Plastics, The Mondi Group, Wipak Walsrode GmbH, Clifton Packaging Group, Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH, Uflex Ltd, Plastopil Hazorea Company, Bostik, Parkside and Linpac Packaging Limited.

Key Developments:

In June 2023, British flexible packaging company Parkside has announced the launch of its new range of sustainable lidding films to address the packaging sustainability challenges facing the country. The lidding film range comprises certified renewable and compostable films, paper-based solutions, as well as recyclable monomers.

In January 2023, Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has partnered with Noel Alimentaria, supporting them and their choice of a paper-based solution for food products that greatly reduces the use of plastic. Being formable, the trays can be moulded and adapted to a range of different-sized food products, with high symmetrical stretch for uniform formability, ideal for shallow food trays.

Types Covered:

• Single Layer Films
• Dual Layer Films
• Multilayer Films

Applications Covered:

• Food & Beverages
• Laboratory
• Other Applications

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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