Cast Polypropylene Film Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity and Forecast, Segmented By Thickness, By Type, By Packaging Type, By End Use Industry, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Cast Polypropylene Film Market is projected to expand from USD 2.13 Billion in 2025 to USD 2.78 Billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 4.54%. Cast Polypropylene (CPP) is a non-oriented film known for its superior transparency, high gloss, and excellent heat-sealing capabilities, serving mainly as a sealant layer in multi-layered structures or as a standalone web for food and textile packaging. This market expansion is primarily fueled by rising global requirements for packaged food items, which demand materials capable of offering moisture barriers and prolonged shelf life, alongside a broad industrial transition toward lightweight packaging to decrease carbon footprints and transport expenses.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 2.13 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 2.78 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	4.54%
Fastest Growing Segment	Transparent
Largest Market	North America

Despite this growth, the market faces significant hurdles due to the volatility of raw material costs, specifically propylene, which introduces uncertainty regarding production margins and is often worsened by crude oil fluctuations and supply chain instability. The sector's economic significance remains substantial despite these pressures; for instance, the Flexible Packaging Association estimated that the United States flexible packaging industry achieved $42.9 billion in annual sales for the preceding year in 2024. This data underscores the massive scale of the end-use market even as material suppliers navigate ongoing financial and economic headwinds.

Market Driver

The increasing demand for flexible food packaging is a primary catalyst for market expansion, fueled by a global preference for convenience foods and products with extended shelf lives. As consumers shift toward packaged snacks and ready-to-eat meals, manufacturers rely heavily on Cast Polypropylene (CPP) films for their low-temperature heat-sealing properties and moisture barriers, which are crucial for preserving freshness. The financial impact of this trend is evident in sector performance; according to Sealed Air Corporation's Q4 and Full Year 2024 Results released in February 2025, the company's Food Packaging segment generated net sales of $923 million in the fourth quarter, marking a 3% increase attributed to strong end-market demand.

Simultaneously, the growing preference for sustainable and recyclable mono-material structures is altering production strategies, with brands moving away from multi-polymer laminates to all-polypropylene solutions that simplify recycling. CPP films play a vital role as high-performance sealant webs laminated to BOPP, enabling fully recyclable structures that maintain clarity and speed. This shift is highlighted by Mondi's February 2025 report, which stated that sustainable alternatives accounted for 97% of its flexible packaging revenue, while Jindal Poly Films announced a capital expenditure of over INR 700 crore in May 2025 to install new production lines, including dedicated capacity for CPP films, to support this transition.

Market Challenge

The instability of raw material prices, specifically for propylene, presents a significant obstacle to the steady growth of the Global Cast Polypropylene Film Market. Producers operate in precarious environments where abrupt spikes in monomer feedstocks and crude oil costs diminish profit margins and complicate long-term financial strategies. This unpredictability necessitates frequent adjustments to pricing structures, which can discourage cost-conscious buyers in the textile and food packaging sectors from entering long-term contracts, leading to cautious inventory management and reduced output that effectively stalls market progress.

This economic instability directly results in reduced industrial activity within the sector, as facilities often scale back production to manage financial risks associated with fluctuating input costs. This contraction is reflected in industrial data showing the sector's broader struggles; according to the Plastics Industry Association, capacity utilization in the plastic and rubber products manufacturing sector fell to 71.0 percent by November 2024. Such figures highlight how supply imbalances and input cost uncertainty directly impede manufacturers' abilities to maximize production capabilities and maintain consistent market growth.

Market Trends

The market is being transformed by advancements in multi-layer co-extrusion technologies, which enable the creation of high-performance films offering superior production efficiency and enhanced mechanical properties. Manufacturers are investing in cutting-edge lines to produce sophisticated multi-layered structures that reduce operational costs while satisfying the high volume demands of the flexible packaging industry. This technological evolution is demonstrated by Cosmo First, which announced in its May 2025 financial results that a new Cast Polypropylene (CPP) line with an annual capacity of 22,000 metric tonnes became operational in March 2025, facilitating the production of specialized films with improved seal strength and clarity.

Additionally, the proliferation of high-barrier metallized CPP solutions is increasing as a cost-effective substitute for metallized polyester and aluminum foil in moisture-sensitive applications. This trend stems from the necessity for materials that provide superior seal integrity and flexibility while extending the shelf life of confectionery and snacks. To meet this demand, producers are expanding capacities for high-value variants; for example, UFlex Limited noted in its November 2025 earnings release that it added a new CPP line with an installed capacity of 18,000 MTPA in the Americas, underscoring the industry's shift toward barrier-centric solutions for the global food supply chain.

Key Market Players

Uflex Limited
Cosmo Films Limited
Innovia Films
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
Taghleef Industries Group
Jindal Poly Films Ltd
Treofan Group
Polibak Plastik Film Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.
Copol International Ltd
SRF Limited

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Cast Polypropylene Film Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Cast Polypropylene Film Market, By Thickness

Up to 18 Micron
18-50 Micron
50-80 Micron
Above 80 Micron

Cast Polypropylene Film Market, By Type

Transparent
White Heat Sealable
Metallized Heat Sealable
Others

Cast Polypropylene Film Market, By Packaging Type

Bags and Pouches
Wraps
Lamination
Labels
Others

Cast Polypropylene Film Market, By End Use Industry

Food and Beverages
Floral
Textile
Healthcare

Cast Polypropylene Film Market, By Region

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Cast Polypropylene Film Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Thickness (Up to 18 Micron, 18-50 Micron, 50-80 Micron, Above 80 Micron)
- 5.2.2. By Type (Transparent, White Heat Sealable, Metallized Heat Sealable, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Packaging Type (Bags and Pouches, Wraps, Lamination, Labels, Others)
- 5.2.4. By End Use Industry (Food and Beverages, Floral, Textile, Healthcare)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Thickness
- 6.2.2. By Type
- 6.2.3. By Packaging Type
- 6.2.4. By End Use Industry
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Thickness
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Packaging Type
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By End Use Industry
- 6.3.2. Canada Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Thickness
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Packaging Type
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By End Use Industry
- 6.3.3. Mexico Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Thickness
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Packaging Type
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By End Use Industry

7. Europe Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Thickness
- 7.2.2. By Type
- 7.2.3. By Packaging Type
- 7.2.4. By End Use Industry
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Thickness
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Packaging Type
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By End Use Industry
- 7.3.2. France Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Thickness
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Packaging Type
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By End Use Industry
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Thickness
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Packaging Type
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By End Use Industry
- 7.3.4. Italy Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Thickness
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Packaging Type
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By End Use Industry
- 7.3.5. Spain Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Thickness
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Packaging Type
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By End Use Industry

8. Asia Pacific Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Thickness
- 8.2.2. By Type
- 8.2.3. By Packaging Type
- 8.2.4. By End Use Industry
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Thickness
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Packaging Type
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By End Use Industry
- 8.3.2. India Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Thickness
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Packaging Type
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By End Use Industry
- 8.3.3. Japan Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Thickness
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Packaging Type
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By End Use Industry
- 8.3.4. South Korea Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Thickness
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Packaging Type
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By End Use Industry
- 8.3.5. Australia Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Thickness
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Packaging Type
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By End Use Industry

9. Middle East & Africa Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Thickness
- 9.2.2. By Type
- 9.2.3. By Packaging Type
- 9.2.4. By End Use Industry
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Thickness
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Packaging Type
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By End Use Industry
- 9.3.2. UAE Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Thickness
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Packaging Type
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By End Use Industry
- 9.3.3. South Africa Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Thickness
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Packaging Type
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By End Use Industry

10. South America Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Thickness
- 10.2.2. By Type
- 10.2.3. By Packaging Type
- 10.2.4. By End Use Industry
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Thickness
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Packaging Type
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By End Use Industry
- 10.3.2. Colombia Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Thickness
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Packaging Type
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By End Use Industry
- 10.3.3. Argentina Cast Polypropylene Film Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Thickness
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Packaging Type
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By End Use Industry

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Cast Polypropylene Film Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Uflex Limited
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Cosmo Films Limited
15.3. Innovia Films
15.4. Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
15.5. Taghleef Industries Group
15.6. Jindal Poly Films Ltd
15.7. Treofan Group
15.8. Polibak Plastik Film Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.
15.9. Copol International Ltd
15.10. SRF Limited