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Water Soluble Films Market
The global water soluble films market was valued at US$ 268.9 Mn in 2017, and is expected to be valued at US$ 403.7 Mn in 2026.
The global water soluble films market is characterized by the growing demand for water soluble film from various end uses such as detergents, laundry bags, and agrochemicals. Due to the benefits offered by water soluble films in different industries, these are preferred over other films. Consumer demand is also rising due to growing disposable income, worldwide. The market is also marked with advancements in manufacturing technology. Also, the adoption of sustainable packaging by the packaging industry further drives the water soluble films market. Water soluble films are composed of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) material. PVA material is a water soluble resin. All the substances are biodegradable and it does not contain heavy or toxic substances. Water soluble film dissolves completely in cold and hot water. The increase in the prices of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) resins acts as a restraint for the water soluble films market.
The global water soluble films market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 4.6% in terms of market value during the forecast period 2018-2026. The global market is observed to generate revenues primarily driven by the end use - detergents.
Key market characteristics observed in the global market for water soluble films include the high demand for private label brands and various expansion activities made by key players in the water soluble films market. The demand for water soluble films from sectors other than detergents is also rising. The market volume for global water soluble films is expected to expand 1.4X during the forecast period 2018-2026.
Transparency Market Research, in its report titled 'Water Soluble Films Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2018-2026', has segmented the global water soluble films market by thickness, end use, and geographic region.
On the basis of thickness, the global water soluble films market is segmented into Below 30 Micrometer, 30-60 Micrometer, and Above 60 Micrometer. 30-60 Micrometer is the leading segment with a market share of over half of the global market in 2018. The Below 30 Micrometer segment is expected to emerge as the fastest growing segment in the market, owing to their increasing uptake. The segment is expected to contribute around one-fifth to the market by 2026 end. On the basis of end use, the market is divided into Detergents, Agrochemicals, Laundry Bags, Cosmetics, Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, and Others. Detergents is the leading segment with a market share of over 40% of the global market in 2018. The Agrochemicals segment is expected to emerge as the fastest growing segment in the market, owing to increasing use of water soluble films in agriculture. This segment is expected to contribute around one-third to the market by 2026 end.
The global water soluble films market is segmented geographically into five key regions - North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Africa (MEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC). North America and Europe emerge as the largest markets for water soluble films, while Latin America, Middle East & Africa. and Asia Pacific are projected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast years.
Some of the major players operating in the global water soluble films market include Acedag Limited, Fujian Zhongsu Biodegradable Films Co., Ltd, Amtrex Nature Care Private Limited, Changzhou Water Soluble Co., Ltd., Jiangmen Cinch Packaging Materials Co., Ltd, Guangdong Proudly New Material Technology Corp, White Industries, Suvi Exports LLP, Noble Industries, KK NonWovens (India), Nippon Synthetic Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Arrow GreenTech Ltd., Aquapak Polymers Ltd, Cortec Corporation, Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd., MonoSol, LLC, Mondi Group Plc, MSD Corporation, Solupak Ltd., and Soltec Development SAS.
Demand for Use in Several End-use Sectors to Drive Water Soluble Films Market
The global water soluble films market is likely to be driven by the rising demand for these films from end use sectors, such as agrochemicals, laundry bags, and detergents. Advantages offered by water soluble films in several industries make then suitable for use across many applications. Progress made in the manufacturing technology is expected to drive the demand for these films as well. In addition, increasing disposable income of people is foreseen to come up as another important growth factor for the global water soluble films market.
Water soluble films that are made from natural polymers have an important role to play in packaged food items. It is more beneficial for packaged items that are less than 1% by weight. These films find use in the making of salad dressings and sauces. They assist in the prevention of separation of water and oil mixtures and also act as stabilizers. Such extensive use of the product is likely to foster growth of the global water soluble films market in the years to come.
Demand to Ride on the Back of Growing Concern for Environmental Pollution Caused by Fertilizers
These films have many uses and across many industries, which is likely to sustain its demand in the near future. Water soluble films are utilized in the making of ice creams as these polymers are able to suppress ice crystals’ formation. In the process of making of chocolate milk, these natural polymers hold back cocoa powder in suspension. These films play the role of thickeners in cream cheese. All these uses are likely to foster expansion of the global water soluble films market in the forthcoming years.
The augmented use of these films in powdered chemical packaging, which is expected to add to the growth of the global water soluble films market. A rise in the demand for disinfectant and detergent is likely to raise demand for these films. Chemicals that are used in agriculture are extremely toxic and cause environmental pollution. In addition, leftovers of agricultural chemical packaging are disposed off in rivulets, rivers, or farms, which cause pollution in water and soil. Water soluble films are utilized to address the issue of environmental pollution, which is why many manufacturers of fertilizers are taking up packaging solution that are doses-based for agrochemicals.
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1. Executive Summary
1.1. Market Overview
1.2. Market Analysis
1.3. Analysis and Recommendations
1.4. Wheel of Opportunity
2. Market Introduction
2.1. Market Definition
2.2. Market Taxonomy
3. Market Background
3.1. Porter’s Analysis
3.2. Macro-Economic Factors
3.3. Value Chain
4. Market Forecast
4.1. Market Volume Projections
4.2. Market Size Projections
4.2.1. Y-o-Y Projections
5. Market Dynamics
5.1. Drivers
5.2. Restraints
5.3. Opportunity Analysis
5.4. Market Trends
6. Global Water Soluble Films Market By Thickness
6.1. Introduction
6.1.1. Market Value Share Analysis By Thickness
6.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Analysis By Thickness
6.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Thickness 2018–2026
6.2.1. Below 30 Micrometer
6.2.2. 30-60 Micrometer
6.2.3. Above 60 Micrometer
6.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Thickness
7. Global Water Soluble Films Market By End-Use
7.1. Introduction
7.1.1. Market Value Share Analysis By End-Use
7.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Analysis By End-Use
7.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By End-Use 2018–2026
7.2.1. Detergents
7.2.2. Agrochemicals
7.2.3. Laundry Bags
7.2.4. Cosmetics
7.2.5. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
7.2.6. Others
7.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis By End-Use
8. Global Water Soluble Films Market By Region
8.1. Introduction
8.1.1. Market Value Share Analysis By Region
8.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Analysis By Region
8.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Region 2018–2026
8.2.1. North America
8.2.2. Latin America
8.2.3. Europe
8.2.4. Asia Pacific
8.2.5. Middle East & Africa
8.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region
9. North America Water Soluble Films Market Analysis
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Country 2018–2026
9.2.1. U.S.
9.2.2. Canada
9.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Thickness 2018–2026
9.3.1. Below 30 Micrometer
9.3.2. 30-60 Micrometer
9.3.3. Above 60 Micrometer
9.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By End-Use 2018–2026
9.4.1. Detergents
9.4.2. Agrochemicals
9.4.3. Laundry Bags
9.4.4. Cosmetics
9.4.5. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
9.4.6. Others
9.5. Pricing Analysis
10. Latin America Water Soluble Films Market Analysis
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Country 2018–2026
10.2.1. Brazil
10.2.2. Mexico
10.2.3. Argentina
10.2.4. Rest of Latin America
10.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Thickness 2018–2026
10.3.1. Below 30 Micrometer
10.3.2. 30-60 Micrometer
10.3.3. Above 60 Micrometer
10.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By End-Use 2018–2026
10.4.1. Detergents
10.4.2. Agrochemicals
10.4.3. Laundry Bags
10.4.4. Cosmetics
10.4.5. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
10.4.6. Others
10.5. Pricing Analysis
11. Europe Water Soluble Films Market Analysis
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Country 2018–2026
11.2.1. Germany
11.2.2. Italy
11.2.3. France
11.2.4. U.K.
11.2.5. Spain
11.2.6. Benelux
11.2.7. Nordic
11.2.8. Russia
11.2.9. Poland
11.2.10. Rest of Europe
11.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Thickness 2018–2026
11.3.1. Below 30 Micrometer
11.3.2. 30-60 Micrometer
11.3.3. Above 60 Micrometer
11.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By End-Use 2018–2026
11.4.1. Detergents
11.4.2. Agrochemicals
11.4.3. Laundry Bags
11.4.4. Cosmetics
11.4.5. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
11.4.6. Others
11.5. Pricing Analysis
12. Asia Pacific Water Soluble Films Market Analysis
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Country 2018–2026
12.2.1. China
12.2.2. India
12.2.3. ASEAN
12.2.4. Japan
12.2.5. Australia+NZ
12.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific
12.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Thickness 2018–2026
12.3.1. Below 30 Micrometer
12.3.2. 30-60 Micrometer
12.3.3. Above 60 Micrometer
12.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By End-Use 2018–2026
12.4.1. Detergents
12.4.2. Agrochemicals
12.4.3. Laundry Bags
12.4.4. Cosmetics
12.4.5. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
12.4.6. Others
12.5. Pricing Analysis
13. Middle East & Africa Water Soluble Films Market Analysis
13.1. Introduction
13.2. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Country 2018–2026
13.2.1. GCC
13.2.2. South Africa
13.2.3. North Africa
13.2.4. Turkey
13.2.5. Rest of Middle East & Africa
13.3. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By Thickness 2018–2026
13.3.1. Below 30 Micrometer
13.3.2. 30-60 Micrometer
13.3.3. Above 60 Micrometer
13.4. Market Size (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast By End-Use 2018–2026
13.4.1. Detergents
13.4.2. Agrochemicals
13.4.3. Laundry Bags
13.4.4. Cosmetics
13.4.5. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
13.4.6. Others
13.5. Pricing Analysis
14. Market Structure Analysis
14.1. Market Analysis by Company Tier
14.1.1. By Large, Medium and Small
14.2. Market Concentration
14.3. Market Share Analysis of Top 10 Players
15. Competition Analysis
15.1. Competition Dashboard
15.2. Company Profiles
15.2.1. Acedag Limited
15.2.1.1. Overview
15.2.1.2. Business Segments
15.2.1.3. Key Developments
15.2.1.4. Financials
15.2.1.5. Strategy
15.2.2. Fujian Zhongsu Biodegradable Films Co., Ltd
15.2.2.1. Overview
15.2.2.2. Business Segments
15.2.2.3. Key Developments
15.2.2.4. Financials
15.2.2.5. Strategy
15.2.3. Amtrex Nature Care Private Limited
15.2.3.1. Overview
15.2.3.2. Business Segments
15.2.3.3. Key Developments
15.2.3.4. Financials
15.2.3.5. Strategy
15.2.4. Changzhou Water Soluble Co.,Ltd.
15.2.4.1. Overview
15.2.4.2. Business Segments
15.2.4.3. Key Developments
15.2.4.4. Financials
15.2.4.5. Strategy
15.2.5. Jiangmen Cinch Packaging Materials Co., Ltd
15.2.5.1. Overview
15.2.5.2. Business Segments
15.2.5.3. Key Developments
15.2.5.4. Financials
15.2.5.5. Strategy
15.2.6. Guangdong Proudly New Material Technology Corp
15.2.6.1. Overview
15.2.6.2. Business Segments
15.2.6.3. Key Developments
15.2.6.4. Financials
15.2.6.5. Strategy
15.2.7. White Industries
15.2.7.1. Overview
15.2.7.2. Business Segments
15.2.7.3. Key Developments
15.2.7.4. Financials
15.2.7.5. Strategy
15.2.8. Suvi Exports LLP
15.2.8.1. Overview
15.2.8.2. Business Segments
15.2.8.3. Key Developments
15.2.8.4. Financials
15.2.8.5. Strategy
15.2.9. Noble Industries
15.2.9.1. Overview
15.2.9.2. Business Segments
15.2.9.3. Key Developments
15.2.9.4. Financials
15.2.9.5. Strategy
15.2.10. KK NonWovens (India)
15.2.10.1. Overview
15.2.10.2. Business Segments
15.2.10.3. Key Developments
15.2.10.4. Financials
15.2.10.5. Strategy
15.2.11. Nippon Synthetic Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
15.2.11.1. Overview
15.2.11.2. Business Segments
15.2.11.3. Key Developments
15.2.11.4. Financials
15.2.11.5. Strategy
15.2.12. Arrow GreenTech Ltd.
15.2.12.1. Overview
15.2.12.2. Business Segments
15.2.12.3. Key Developments
15.2.12.4. Financials
15.2.12.5. Strategy
15.2.13. Aquapak Polymers Ltd
15.2.13.1. Overview
15.2.13.2. Business Segments
15.2.13.3. Key Developments
15.2.13.4. Financials
15.2.13.5. Strategy
15.2.14. Cortec Corporation
15.2.14.1. Overview
15.2.14.2. Business Segments
15.2.14.3. Key Developments
15.2.14.4. Financials
15.2.14.5. Strategy
15.2.15. Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
15.2.15.1. Overview
15.2.15.2. Business Segments
15.2.15.3. Key Developments
15.2.15.4. Financials
15.2.15.5. Strategy
15.2.16. MonoSol, LLC
15.2.16.1. Overview
15.2.16.2. Business Segments
15.2.16.3. Key Developments
15.2.16.4. Financials
15.2.16.5. Strategy
15.2.17. Mondi Group Plc
15.2.17.1. Overview
15.2.17.2. Business Segments
15.2.17.3. Key Developments
15.2.17.4. Financials
15.2.17.5. Strategy
15.2.18. MSD Corporation
15.2.18.1. Overview
15.2.18.2. Business Segments
15.2.18.3. Key Developments
15.2.18.4. Financials
15.2.18.5. Strategy
15.2.19. Solupak Ltd.
15.2.19.1. Overview
15.2.19.2. Business Segments
15.2.19.3. Key Developmentsa
15.2.19.4. Financials
15.2.19.5. Strategy
15.2.20. Soltec Development SAS
15.2.20.1. Overview
15.2.20.2. Business Segments
15.2.20.3. Key Developments
15.2.20.4. Financials
15.2.20.5. Strategy
16. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
17. Research Methodology
List of Tables
Table 01: Global Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and volume (Tons) Forecast, by Thickness, 2013–2026
Table 02: Global Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and volume (Tons) Forecast, by End-Use, 2013–2026
Table 03: Global Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and volume (Tons) Forecast, by Region, 2013–2026
Table 04: North America Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and volume (Tons) Forecast, by Country, 2013–2026
Table 05: North America Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and volume (Tons) Forecast, by Thickness, 2013–2026
Table 06: North America Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and volume (Tons) Forecast, by End-Use, 2013–2026
Table 07: Latin America Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and volume (Tons) Forecast, by Country, 2013–2026
Table 08: Latin America Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and volume (Tons) Forecast, by Thickness, 2013–2026
Table 09: Latin America Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and volume (Tons) Forecast, by End-Use, 2013–2026
Table 10: Europe Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and volume (Tons) Forecast, by Country, 2013–2026
Table 11: Europe Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and volume (Tons) Forecast, by Country, 2013–2026
Table 12: Europe Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and volume (Tons) Forecast, by Thickness, 2013–2026
Table 13: Europe Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and volume (Tons) Forecast, by End-Use, 2013–2026
Table 14: Asia Pacific Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and volume (Tons) Forecast, by Country, 2013–2026
Table 15: Asia Pacific Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and volume (Tons) Forecast, by Thickness, 2013–2026
Table 16: Asia Pacific Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and volume (Tons) Forecast, by End-Use, 2013–2026
Table 17: Middle East & Africa Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and volume (Tons) Forecast, by Country, 2013–2026
Table 18: Middle East & Africa Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and volume (Tons) Forecast, by Thickness, 2013–2026
Table 19: Middle East & Africa Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and volume (Tons) Forecast, by End-Use, 2013–2026
List of Figures
Figure 01: Global Water Soluble Films Market, BPS Analysis, by Thickness, 2018 & 2026
Figure 02: Global Water Soluble Films Market Revenue Y-o-Y Growth, by Thickness, 2017-2026
Figure 03: Global Water Soluble Films Market Attractiveness Index, by Thickness, 2018–2026
Figure 04: Global Water Soluble Films Market, BPS Analysis, by End-Use, 2018 & 2026
Figure 05: Global Water Soluble Films Market Revenue Y-o-Y Growth, by End-Use, 2017-2026
Figure 06: Global Water Soluble Films Market Attractiveness Index, by End-Use, 2018–2026
Figure 07: Global Water Soluble Films Market, BPS Analysis by Region, 2018 & 2026
Figure 08: Global Water Soluble Films Market Revenue Y-o-Y Growth, by Region, 2017–2026
Figure 09: Global Water Soluble Films Market Attractiveness Index ,by Region, 2018–2026
Figure 10: North America Water Soluble Films Market Value Share by Thickness, 2018
Figure 11: North America Water Soluble Films Market Value Share by End-Use, 2018
Figure 12: North America Water Soluble Films Market Value Share by Country, 2018
Figure 13: North America Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, 2017-2026
Figure 14: North America Water Soluble Films Market Absolute $ Opportunity (US$ Mn), 2017-2026
Figure 15: North America Water Soluble Films Market Attractiveness Index ,by Country, 2018–2026
Figure 16: North America Water Soluble Films Market Attractiveness Index ,by Thickness, 2018–2026
Figure 17: North America Water Soluble Films Market Attractiveness Index ,by End-Use, 2018–2026
Figure 18: Latin America Water Soluble Films Market Value Share by Thickness, 2018
Figure 19: Latin America Water Soluble Films Market Value Share by End-Use, 2018
Figure 20: Latin America Water Soluble Films Market Value Share by Country, 2018
Figure 21: Latin America Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, 2017-2026
Figure 22: Latin America Water Soluble Films Market Absolute $ Opportunity (US$ Mn), 2017-2026
Figure 23: Latin America Water Soluble Films Market Attractiveness Index ,by Country, 2018–2026
Figure 24: Latin America Water Soluble Films Market Attractiveness Index ,by Thickness, 2018–2026
Figure 25: Latin America Water Soluble Films Market Attractiveness Index ,by End-Use, 2018–2026
Figure 26: Europe Water Soluble Films Market Value Share by Thickness, 2018
Figure 27: Europe Water Soluble Films Market Value Share by End-Use, 2018
Figure 28: Europe Water Soluble Films Market Value Share by Country, 2018
Figure 29: Europe Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, 2017-2026
Figure 30: Europe Water Soluble Films Market Absolute $ Opportunity (US$ Mn), 2017-2026
Figure 31: Europe Water Soluble Films Market Attractiveness Index ,by Country, 2018–2026
Figure 32: Europe Water Soluble Films Market Attractiveness Index ,by Thickness, 2018–2026
Figure 33: Europe Water Soluble Films Market Attractiveness Index ,by End-Use, 2018–2026
Figure 34: Asia Pacific Water Soluble Films Market Value Share by Thickness, 2018
Figure 35: Asia Pacific Water Soluble Films Market Value Share by End-Use, 2018
Figure 36: Asia Pacific Water Soluble Films Market Value Share by Country, 2018
Figure 37: Asia Pacific Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, 2017-2026
Figure 38: Asia Pacific Water Soluble Films Market Absolute $ Opportunity (US$ Mn), 2017-2026
Figure 39: Asia Pacific Water Soluble Films Market Attractiveness Index ,by Country, 2018–2026
Figure 40: Asia Pacific Water Soluble Films Market Attractiveness Index ,by Thickness, 2018–2026
Figure 41: Asia Pacific Water Soluble Films Market Attractiveness Index ,by End-Use, 2018–2026
Figure 42: Middle East & Africa Water Soluble Films Market Value Share by Thickness, 2018
Figure 43: Middle East & Africa Water Soluble Films Market Value Share by End-Use, 2018
Figure 44: Middle East & Africa Water Soluble Films Market Value Share by Country, 2018
Figure 45: Middle East & Africa Water Soluble Films Market Value (US$ Mn) and Volume (Tons) Forecast, 2017-2026
Figure 46: Middle East & Africa Water Soluble Films Market Absolute $ Opportunity (US$ Mn), 2017-2026
Figure 47: Middle East & Africa Water Soluble Films Market Attractiveness Index ,by Country, 2018–2026
Figure 48: Middle East & Africa Water Soluble Films Market Attractiveness Index ,by Thickness, 2018–2026
Figure 49: Middle East & Africa Water Soluble Films Market Attractiveness Index ,by End-Use, 2018–2026
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