Mulch Films Global Market Report 2026

Mulch films are plastic films utilized to modify soil temperature, inhibit moisture growth, manage weed proliferation, and enhance crop production. These films find extensive use in large-scale fruit and vegetable farming to preserve soil moisture, regulate soil temperature, and reduce water evaporation.

The primary product types within the mulch films market are categorized as non-biodegradable and biodegradable. Biodegradable films have the capability to break down into harmless components through the action of living organisms. These films are composed of materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polylactic acid/polyhydroxyalkanoates, polybutylene succinate, ethylene-vinyl acetate, and other bio-based materials, all of which find applications in agriculture and horticulture.

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 mulch films market by increasing costs of imported polymer resins, bio-based raw materials, additives, and extrusion machinery used in both biodegradable and non-biodegradable film production. Agricultural markets in Europe and North America are most affected due to dependence on imported specialty polymers, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented film manufacturing. These tariffs are raising input costs and impacting farmer affordability. However, they are also driving regional production of bio-based materials, local resin sourcing, and innovation in cost-efficient biodegradable mulch film formulations.

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The mulch films market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.96 billion in 2025 to $5.32 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial fruit and vegetable farming, rising adoption of plasticulture practices, increasing need for weed control solutions, growth in irrigated agriculture, availability of low-cost polyethylene films.

The mulch films market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.17 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing shift toward biodegradable agricultural inputs, rising regulations on plastic waste reduction, growing focus on sustainable crop productivity, expansion of protected cultivation practices, increasing demand for climate-resilient farming solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of biodegradable mulch films, rising demand for moisture retention solutions, growing use of crop-specific mulch films, expansion of high-strength thin mulch materials, enhanced focus on soil health improvement.

The rising demand for food is expected to drive the growth of the mulch films market in the coming years. Food refers to substances primarily composed of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats that provide energy and support essential biological functions such as growth and repair. Meeting food demand depends on maintaining both the quantity and quality of agricultural output. Mulch films play a vital role in food production by regulating soil temperature, reducing moisture loss, conserving water, and limiting weed growth, thereby supporting higher and more consistent crop yields. For example, in July 2025, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, a Canada-based government department, the food and beverage processing sector remained the country's largest manufacturing industry in 2024, generating $173.4 billion in production value. This accounted for 20.3% of total manufacturing sales and contributed 1.6% to Canada's GDP. Additionally, exports of processed food and beverage products reached a record $59.8 billion, reflecting a 3.8% increase from 2023 and representing 34.5% of the sector's total production value. Therefore, the increasing demand for food is supporting the growth of the mulch films market.

Major companies operating in the mulch films market are increasingly adopting strategic partnership approaches to replace conventional plastic mulch films traditionally used to protect crops from weeds, soil erosion, excessive sunlight, heavy rainfall, and birds. Strategic partnerships involve collaboration between organizations to combine resources, expertise, and capabilities for shared benefits. For instance, in March 2024, The Fresh Produce Impact Hub (FRESHPPACT), a US-based research and development organization, partnered with Blue Skies to launch innovative agricultural mulch trials in Ghana. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with Blue Skies and the University of Northampton, aims to tackle environmental concerns associated with conventional polyethylene mulch films, which significantly contribute to plastic pollution in agricultural practices.

In July 2024, Revolution Sustainable Solutions LLC, a US-based company specializing in sustainable materials and recycling solutions, acquired Norflex Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Revolution sought to strengthen and expand its sustainable agriculture and industrial film portfolio, broaden its market presence, and enhance vertical integration in the supply of recycled-content films. Norflex Inc. is a US-based manufacturer known for producing high-performance agricultural and industrial films, including silage wraps, agricultural ground cover films, and stretch and shrink films.

Major companies operating in the mulch films market are BASF SE, Novamont S.p.A., Berry Global Inc., Trioplast Industrier AB, AB Rani Plast Oy, RKW Agri GmbH & Co KG, BioBag International AS, Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd., Shandong Tianhe Plastic Co Ltd, Plastika Kritis S.A., Barbier Group, British Polythene Industries, Cofco Tunhe Co Ltd, Dubois Agrinovation Inc., The Armando Alvarez Group, Guangdong Zhongxing Plastic Products Co Ltd, Henan Yinfeng Plastic Co Ltd, Hyplast NV, Tilak Polypack Private Limited, Iris Polymers Industries Pvt Ltd, Pooja Plastic Industries

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the mulch films market in 2025. The regions covered in the mulch films market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the mulch films market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The mulch films market consists of sales of photo-degradable plastic mulch and reflective silver film. 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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This report focuses mulch films market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Non-Biodegradable; Biodegradable
• 2) By Material Type: Polyethylene; Polypropylene; Polylactic Acid Or Polyhydroxyalkanoates; Polybutylene Succinate; Other Bio-Based Material
• 3) By Application: Agriculture; Horticulture
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Non-Biodegradable: Polyethylene Mulch Films; Polypropylene Mulch Films; Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Mulch Films
• 2) By Biodegradable: Starch-Based Mulch Films; PLA (Polylactic Acid) Mulch Films; PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) Mulch Films; Compostable Mulch Films
• Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; Novamont S.p.A.; Berry Global Inc.; Trioplast Industrier AB; AB Rani Plast Oy; RKW Agri GmbH & Co KG; BioBag International AS; Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd.; Shandong Tianhe Plastic Co Ltd; Plastika Kritis S.A.; Barbier Group; British Polythene Industries; Cofco Tunhe Co Ltd; Dubois Agrinovation Inc.; The Armando Alvarez Group; Guangdong Zhongxing Plastic Products Co Ltd; Henan Yinfeng Plastic Co Ltd; Hyplast NV; Tilak Polypack Private Limited; Iris Polymers Industries Pvt Ltd; Pooja Plastic Industries
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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