PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1730810
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1730810
Cleanroom films and bags are specialized materials designed for use in environments were maintaining cleanliness and controlling contamination are essential. These materials help prevent the introduction of contaminants such as dust, particles, and microorganisms while protecting sensitive items during storage, transportation, or processing.
The primary categories of cleanroom films and bags include cleanroom bags, cleanroom films, cleanroom liners, and cleanroom covers. Cleanroom bags serve as specialized storage solutions that safeguard sensitive materials from contaminants, ensuring product integrity across various industries. They are made from materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester, and others, catering to multiple applications such as packaging, surface protection, storage, and transportation. These products are widely used by industries such as food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, electrical and electronics, among others.
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The cleanroom films and bags market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.43 billion in 2024 to $5.83 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth during the historic period was driven by the increasing demand for contamination control, the rising adoption of cleanroom environments, the expanded use of sterile packaging, the growing need for high-purity materials, and the surge in semiconductor production.
The cleanroom films and bags market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.60 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The projected growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the expansion of semiconductor production, increased investments in the healthcare sector, rising demand for sterilized packaging solutions, the growing use of flexible cleanroom packaging, and the heightened need for high-barrier films. Key trends expected during this period include the adoption of eco-friendly packaging solutions, the integration of smart packaging, advancements in packaging materials, automation in manufacturing, and innovations in barrier films.
The growth of the cleanroom films and bags market is expected to be driven by the expanding pharmaceutical sector. This industry, focused on the development, production, and distribution of drugs and medical products, is experiencing growth due to the increasing demand for advanced medications and healthcare solutions. As the pharmaceutical sector grows, the need for efficient production and distribution channels rises, and cleanroom films and bags become essential in ensuring strict contamination control during the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of pharmaceutical products. These materials are vital in maintaining the safety, purity, and quality of drugs, as even the smallest contamination can result in product failure, adverse reactions, or regulatory issues. For example, in February 2024, the UK's Office for National Statistics reported that pharmaceutical research and development spending reached £9.0 billion ($9.33 billion) in 2022, making up 17.9% of total business R&D in the UK. This growth in the pharmaceutical sector is driving demand for cleanroom films and bags.
Leading companies in the cleanroom films and bags market are focusing on expanding their manufacturing capabilities to meet the rising demand for high-quality, contamination-free packaging solutions. These expansions are largely driven by growing applications in industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and electronics, where high cleanliness standards are essential. For example, in January 2024, TekniPlex Healthcare, a US-based manufacturer of packaging and containers, announced a new multilayer blown film manufacturing line at its Puurs, Belgium facility. This expansion is intended to meet the increasing demand for high-barrier healthcare packaging solutions. The new line, located in ISO Class 7 cleanrooms alongside existing monolayer lines, will produce pharma-grade resin-based cleanroom bags under GMP conditions, replacing food-grade options. Operations are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2024, with full-scale commercial production soon after, boosting TekniPlex's capacity and market flexibility.
In March 2023, Vonco Products LLC, a US-based manufacturer of medical fluid bags, devices, and plastic components, acquired Genesis Plastics Welding, a deal that enhances Vonco's ability to offer specialty medical devices, fluid bags, flexible packaging, and sterilization management services. The acquisition also retains Genesis's Fortville location, integrating both teams to deliver improved quality and innovation. Genesis Plastics Welding, a US-based manufacturer of heat-sealing thermoplastic materials such as medical devices and fluid bags, strengthens Vonco's position in the healthcare sector.
Major players in the cleanroom films and bags market are Cardinal Health, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Tekni-Plex Inc., Berry Global, PPC Flex Company Inc., C-P Flexible Packaging, Arquimea, Nelipak, Thomas Scientific, Misumi USA, Plitek, Fruth Custom Packaging, Helapet Ltd., AeroPackaging Inc., Pristine Clean Bags, Degage Corp., Cleanroom Film & Bags (CFB), EKU Folien GmbH, Origin Pharma Packaging.
North America was the largest region in the cleanroom films and bags market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in cleanroom films and bags report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the cleanroom films and bags market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The cleanroom films and bags market consist of sales of moisture barrier films, antistatic films, serializable pouches, moisture barrier films, and medical-grade pouches. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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