Global Form-Fill-Seal Film Market is segmented By Material (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polyvinyl Chloride, Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol, Polyamide, Others), By Layer Structure (Monolayer, Co-Extruded, Multilayer), By Thickness (25 to 75 Micron, 76 to 150 Micron, 151 to 225 Micron, Above 225 Micron), By Application (Bags & Sacks, Dairy Products, Fruits & Vegetables, Bakery & Confectionery, Pet Food, Granulates, Chemical Intermediates, Others), By End-User (Food, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, Building & Construction, Tobacco, Personal Care, Chemicals & Coatings, Others), By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031
Form-Fill-Seal Film Market Overview
The Global "Form-Fill-Seal Film Market" is predicted to reach a CAGR of 3.8% during the forecast period (2024-2031)
Form fill seal (FFS) films are plastic films that are extensively used in the FFS technology for packaging in various sectors. They are available in several thickness types and are utilized in various applications such as sachets & pouches. Good high sealability and machinability nature are the properties that make the FFS films superior to other competing formats of packaging. Moreover, FFS films are scientifically engineered with state-of-the-art lamination and advanced technologies to maintain the products' freshness, quality, and integrity during their lifecycle. These films can be supplied to suit various packaging temperatures and to meet the requirements for various products like dairy.
Additionally, these films are high-strength co-extruded films, which are an alternative to converted sack packaging and offer good welding properties and high puncture resistance, driving the global market growth during the forecast period. The global demand for lower gauge films allows manufacturers to tailor the consumer's specific needs and lower inventory costs. In addition, the films are supplied in rolls, flat tubes, gusseted or flat sheets according to the type of application and transportation.
Furthermore, FFS film packaging increasingly represents substantial cost savings for a pack compared to pre-made sacks and another converted packaging. Moreover, the global demand for FFS films is expected to increase during the forecast period, as the demand for heavy-duty packaging is also increasing for industrial applications. The need for protective packaging during shipment boosts the growth of the FFS films market during the forecast period.
Form-Fill-Seal Film Market Scope
| Metrics | Details |
| Market CAGR | 3.8% |
| Segments Covered | By Material, By Layer Structure, By Thickness, By Application, By End-User, and By Region |
| Report Insights Covered | Competitive Landscape Analysis, Company Profile Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Demand, Recent Developments, Mergers and acquisitions, New Product Launches, Growth Strategies, Revenue Analysis, and Other vital insights. |
| Fastest Growing Region | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market Share | North America |
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Form-Fill-Seal Film Market Dynamics
The increasing inclination of consumers towards the various end-user industries is triggering the demand for form-fill-seal film in recent times. Growing demand for eco-friendly packaging creates a strong opportunity for the Form-Fill-Seal Film market growth.
Growing utilization of Form-Fill-Seal Film in various end-user is expected to boost the market
The rising growth of the cosmetic & personal care and pharmaceutical sector will further create new opportunities for the form fill seal (FFS) films market during the forecast period. According to industry analysis, the pharmaceutical industry is responsible for the research, production, development and distribution of medications. As a result, the market has experienced significant growth during the past two decades, and pharma revenues worldwide USD 1.25 trillion in 2019.
Also, in 2018, the global cosmetic market grew estimated 5.49% compared to the previous year. Skincare, make-up, haircare, perfumes, deodorants and toiletries, and oral cosmetics are the main product categories of the cosmetic market. Skincare was the top category, accounting for about 38.8% of the global market. Haircare products made up a further 20.89%, while make-up accounted for 18.80% in 2018. Skincare has been forecast to remain the most profitable product category, as its market value is expected to grow by USD 20 billion between 2014 and 2019. As of 2018, APAC was the industry leader, accounting for approximately 39.89% of the global market.
Increasing awareness regarding the environment is expected to boost the market growth
Environmental concerns are also significant factors influencing the strategies of market players by altering the production technologies. A critical development on this premise includes a shift of Coveris Inc’s Neuwid production facility towards natural gas from conventional fuels in May 2020. As a result, in addition to complying with the environmental norms in place, the movie is expected to cut annual operational expenses by 20%. In September 2020, Mondi Group made a substantial investment to install new advanced machinery in its Szczecin plant in Poland. The investment objective is to develop the product quality and quantity to cater to the increasing e-commerce demand. The installation of the new machinery also signifies further progress in Mondi’s ambition to further digitalize its business by using more advanced analytics and automation to better serve its customers with innovative and sustainable packaging and paper solutions.
The harmful impact on humans and the environment is expected to hinder the market growth
However, the chemicals used in the manufacturing of these films are harmful to humans and the environment. These films are frequently made of plastic which can't be recycled, and this may eventually harm the environment to a large extent. In addition, it is manufactured from a variety of plastic resins that harm natural resources when dumped. This factor is expected to hinder the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Form-Fill-Seal Film Market Segmentation Analysis
By end-user, the market is segmented into food, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, agriculture, building & construction, tobacco, personal care, chemicals & coatings and others.
FFS film can be supplied in a single wound sheet, tubular form or centerfold sheet that can be embossed and micro-perforated as per the requirement, and printing is available up to an eight-color process. Also, the vertical form fills sealing machine (VFFS), a type of automated assembly-line product packaging system usually used in the packaging industry for food and a broad range of other products. The machine performs plastic bags out of a flat roll of plastic film while simultaneously loading the bags with product and sealing the filled bags. Both liquids and solids can be bagged using this packaging system.
Moreover, the typical machine is loaded with a continuous flat roll of plastic film, which has had labeling and artwork applied to the exterior or interior of the film. While plastic is the most usually used packaging material in the food industry, the technology can also form continuous paper and fabric product containers by changing the edge sealing/seaming methods. The film may initially be fed through a sterilizing chemical bath and dryer before using the packaging system for some products.
Furthermore, FFS films can also be perforated to discharge moisture content from the sack, maintaining the product dryness and the quality of the packaging. The decorative effects for FFS films include combination varnishes, metallic inks and strip lamination. The global FFS films market is anticipated to rise during the forecast period due to significantly increasing demand for integrated packaging solutions. However, the significant shift in the packaging techniques and utility of compact paper-based packaging solutions may hinder the growth of the FFS films market. Moreover, the growing demand for tubular bags is expected to boost the FFS film market growth during the forecast period. FFS films are performance films for high-speed purposes and are designed to sustain the quality, freshness and integrity of products across the life cycles. The companies in the global FFS films market are providing a decreased sealing window for faster applications.
Global Form-Fill-Seal Film Market Geographical Share
Based on the geography, the form-fill-seal film market is segmented into North America, Europe, South America, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East & Africa. The demand for form-fill-seal film in the North American market is expected to remain at the dominant position in sales and value generation due to the growing volume of trade and e-commerce in countries such as the U.S.
North America is expected to hold the largest market shares during the forecast period
North America region is expected to have leading shares and witness much growth potential for the FFS films during the forecast period. Canada is anticipated to be highly attractive in terms of growth rate, while the U.S. is expected to remain a prominent area during the forecast period due to the increasing technological advancement in the pharmaceutical sector. Based industrial market, Pfizer is one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies and generated total revenues of approx. USD 51.69 billion in 2019, the majority of which was derived from sales of its products. According to industry analysis, flexible packaging accounts for 89.98% of the plastic, of which 45.56% is the packaging films market. In the U.S., the FFS films market is expected to hold a noticeable share during the forecast period.
Moreover, FFS films are used for better temperature variations during shipping and storage, as they are available in co-extruded and monolayer forms. According to Plastics Europe, the packaging converters in the industry hold more than 29.89% share, which ultimately expands the European FFS films market. In MEA, the FFS films market is expected to witness a slightly lower growth rate during the forecast period than the Asia Pacific region.
APAC region to follow Europe, in terms of value and volume on account of continuous expansion of various end-use industries and high penetration of the form fill seal technology. In East Asia, China is anticipated to be a highly attractive market and the South Asian region to be the substantial contributor towards the FFS films market and is predicted to surpass other regions in terms of growth rate due to the increase in popularity of the FFS technology in various end-use industries, and this is expected to generate huge demand and opportunities for the FFS films in the coming years.
Form-Fill-Seal Film Market Companies and Competitive Landscape
The form-fill-seal film market is fragmented with the presence of regional and global players. The competitive contour lies with the increase in the regional company and growing investment in upstream application. MURAPLAST doo, Coveris Inc., Mondi Group, Schur Flexibles Group, Bischof & Klein GmbH & Co. KG, Trioplast Industrier AB, FUCINE FILM S.P.A., Nordfolien GmbH, Oerlemans Packaging BV, BP Plastics Holding Bhd. are the major player in the packaging market. The major players adopt several growth strategies such as product launches, acquisitions, and collaborations, contributing to growing the form-fill-seal film market globally.
Weifang Yaxing Chemical Co., Ltd.
Overview: The company offers significant dimensions for its product as described below
- Film thickness: typically, about 0.100 mm (heavy bag program)
- Film width/hose circumference: up to 1600 mm
- FFS film program for soil/humus packaging (medium-heavy bags)
- Thickness: typically, about 0.050 (depending on volume)
- Typical feature: black on the inside, white or yellow on the outside
Product Portfolio:
- Polyethylene hose films for automatic vertical packaging on the principle of form, fill, weld (FFS - Form-Fill-Seal) is intended to produce granular and powder products that use the help of gravity when filling into the bag. At the customer's request, the hose polyethylene film can be printed with up to 6 colors, with side folds and micro-perforation in two lines to prevent palletized PE bags from slipping on each other during storage and transport. In addition to FFS hose film, MURAPLAST also produces flat film for FFS, mainly used for horizontal packaging and can be printed in up to 8 colors. Moreover, this product can be used in various fields of application such as:
- Packaging of wood pellets
- In the food industry for packaging salt, sugar, pasta, biscuits
- In agriculture for packaging humus and fertilizers
- In the construction industry for packaging lime, gypsum
- For packing granules
- Heavy bag program
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