Coated Film for Food Packaging Market Definition
Coated film for food packaging refers to films coated with certain materials on one or both sides, used to transport, preserve, and protect food and beverages. The industry has introduced several innovations in coated film technology that offer improved machinability, a low seal threshold, an aroma barrier, moisture control, and more.
Structure
The coated film for food packaging market is segmented by type into PVA coated film, PVDC coated film, and others. By application, the market is divided into dry packaging and wet packaging. The types of materials used in the coated films vary depending on many factors, including moisture content, preservation requirements, etc. The film used in food packaging may be acrylic-coated, polysaccharide-based, chitosan-based, and lipid or protein-based (edible film). Major firms in the space include Asahi Kasei, Kureha, Shuanghui, SKC, Innovia Films, Juhua Group, Cosmo Films, Zhejiang Yibai Packaging Materials, Chiripal Poly Films, Vibac Group, Wuxi Boli Packing Material, B.C. Jindal Group, Unitika, Polinas, Vacmet, Caprihans, RM TOHCELLO, Kuraray, and Anhui East New Materials.
Additional Information
Rising demand in the food, beverages, and pharmaceutical markets is spurring growth in the coated film for food packaging market. The e-commerce and convenience store boom has also led to further growth in the industry. Despite the advantages and widespread use, a lack of recycling facilities that can process multi-layer polymers and increasing health concerns around chemicals used in food packaging and processing are restricting growth in the industry. However, massive growth in emerging economies continues to develop and raise demand for food and beverages, leading to several opportunities for growth in the sector.