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BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene) film is a type of polypropylene film that undergoes stretching in both the machine (longitudinal) and transverse (lateral) directions during its manufacturing process. This biaxial orientation enhances the film's strength, clarity, and dimensional stability while retaining its flexibility.
The primary types of biaxially oriented polypropylene film production methods are the tenter method and the bubble method. The tenter method involves stretching the polymer in both directions using a tenter frame, resulting in a flat and uniform film. This segment includes various material types such as silica-based, aluminum-based, polymer-based (such as ethyl vinyl alcohol (EVOH)), and others. These films find applications in wraps, bags, labels, and are utilized across different end-user industries including fast-moving consumer goods, medical and pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are influencing the BOPP film market by increasing costs of imported polypropylene resins, coating materials, specialty additives, and extrusion machinery. Packaging manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported polymer feedstocks, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on film exports. These tariffs are increasing production costs and impacting profit margins. At the same time, they are driving regional resin sourcing, domestic film capacity expansion, and innovation in cost-optimized and recyclable BOPP film grades.
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The biaxially oriented polypropylene (bopp) film market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $31.27 billion in 2025 to $33.19 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of flexible packaging applications, expansion of FMCG packaging demand, improvements in biaxial orientation technologies, rising use of plastic-based packaging films, expansion of labeling and wrapping applications.
The biaxially oriented polypropylene (bopp) film market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $40.79 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for recyclable mono-material packaging, rising adoption in pharmaceutical packaging, expansion of food packaging modernization, growing investments in sustainable film coatings, increasing focus on downgauged packaging films. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of high-barrier bopp films, rising demand for lightweight flexible packaging, growing adoption of metalized bopp films, expansion of high-speed film extrusion technologies, enhanced focus on printability and aesthetic appeal.
The expansion of e-commerce activities is poised to drive the growth of the BOPP film market in the foreseeable future. E-commerce, which involves online transactions and purchases of goods and services, is flourishing due to its convenience, wide product selection, and accessibility. Consumers can shop anytime, anywhere, with a vast array of products available at their fingertips through online platforms. BOPP films are well-suited for e-commerce packaging needs, offering a combination of strength, versatility, and visual appeal that enhances product protection and improves the overall customer experience. For example, according to the United States Census Bureau in February 2024, total e-commerce sales were estimated at $1,118.7 billion in 2023, representing a 7.6% increase from 2022, and e-commerce total sales saw a 15.4% increase in 2023 compared to 2022. As a result, the rise in e-commerce activities is fueling the growth of the BOPP film market.
Major companies operating in the BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) film market are focusing on developing metalized capacitor-grade films to meet the growing demand for packaging solutions and electronic components. Metalized capacitor-grade films are conductive materials used in AC and DC capacitors to enhance their electrical performance and efficiency. For example, in December 2023, Cosmo Films, an India-based manufacturer specializing in packaging, labeling, synthetic paper, and lamination films, launched metallized BOPP films designed for capacitor applications. These films support the production of various AC and DC capacitors, which are used in electronics, industrial equipment, power electronics, automotive, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems. Manufactured in clean room conditions, the capacitor-grade films feature micro-slitting capabilities and are available in thicknesses ranging from 2.5 to 12 microns, making them ideal for high-precision applications in capacitors.
In March 2025, Toppan Printing Co. Ltd., a Japan-based provider of printing and packaging solutions, acquired an 80% stake in Irplast S.p.A. for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Toppan aims to strengthen its global film business by expanding its production capabilities and product portfolio in the flexible packaging sector. IRPLAST S.p.A. is an Italy-based provider of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films.
Major companies operating in the biaxially oriented polypropylene (bopp) film market are Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Toray Plastics Inc., Mondi plc, Inteplast Group, SRF Limited, Uflex Ltd., Winpak Ltd., Taghleef Industries, Jindal Poly Films Limited, Kangde Xin Composite Material Group Co, Cosmo Films Ltd., Vibac Group, Treofan Group, Chiripal Poly Films Ltd., Transcendia Inc., VE TIC A S Polinas Plastik, Terphane Inc., Flex Films Inc., Shantou Weifeng Plastic Industry Co. Ltd., Plastchim-T, Rowad National Plastic Co. Ltd., Oben Holding Group, Innovia Films, Vacmet Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the biaxially oriented polypropylene (bopp) film market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the biaxially oriented polypropylene (bopp) film market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The BOPP film market consists of sales of pressure-sensitive labels, cigarette packaging, textile packaging, lamination film, and labels and stickers. 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 that 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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