Product Code: CH 3512
In terms of value, the water soluble films market is estimated to grow from USD 441.8 million in 2024 to USD 586.4 million by 2029, at a CAGR of 5.8%. The market for water soluble films is expected to be significantly driven by the growing pharmaceutical industry in emerging economies. To meet their population's healthcare demands and reduce the dependence on imports, several rising economies are making significant investments in growing local pharmaceutical industries. Such schemes include providing financial incentives for regional manufacturers to use sophisticated technologies and unique drug delivery systems. The water soluble films have the potential to offer accurate dosing as well as controlled release by encapsulating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in a soluble matrix that dissolves in the bloodstream.
Scope of the Report |
Years Considered for the Study | 2018-2029 |
Base Year | 2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2029 |
Units Considered | Value (USD Thousand) |
Segments | Type, Application, and Region |
Regions covered | North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South America |
"Hot water soluble films was the second largest type of water soluble films market, in terms of value, in 2023."
Hot water soluble films are the second largest type in the water soluble films market given their wide range of uses, excellent environmental functioning, and rising demand in particular sectors. These films have unique attributes that make them appropriate for specific applications where cold water soluble films might not work well. The hot water soluble films ensure that the packaged goods stay secure throughout handling and transportation by dissolving only when exposed to hot water, hence lowering the danger of accidental exposure.
"Water treatment chemical packaging segment was the third largest application of water soluble films market, in terms of value, in 2023."
The water treatment chemical packaging segment stands as the third-largest application in the water soluble films market. The safety water soluble films offer when handling hazardous materials is one of the main factors contributing to the prominence of water treatment chemical packaging in the water soluble films market. A wide range of chemicals are extensively used in the water treatment industry, which includes household water purification systems, industrial facilities, and municipal water treatment plants. The substances like scale inhibitors, coagulants, flocculants, and disinfectants, tend to be dangerous and must be handled carefully to protect the environment and the safety of the workers. The water soluble films offer solution to these challenges, driving their significance in this application.
"Europe is projected to be the second largest region, in terms of value, during the forecast period in the water soluble films market."
Europe was the second-largest region in the water soluble films market. This is attributed to many factors, with strict environmental regulations playing a vital role. The European Union (EU) has consistently been at the core of environmental conservation, enforcing laws that force companies to adopt more environmentally friendly procedures. These goals are well aligned with water soluble films, as they don't leave any hazardous residues behind. This has prompted producers in Europe to use these films for a wide range of products in packaging applications.
- By Company Type: Tier 1 - 69%, Tier 2 - 23%, and Tier 3 - 8%
- By Designation: C-Level - 23%, Director Level - 37%, and Others - 40%
- By Region: North America - 24%, Europe - 40%, Asia Pacific - 17%, South America - 7%, Middle East & Africa - 12%,
The key players profiled in the report include Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation (Japan), SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (Japan), KURARAY CO., LTD. (Japan), AICELLO CORPORATION (Japan), Ecopol S.p.A. (Italy), Arrow GreenTech Ltd. (India), Cortec Corporation (US), Changzhou Greencradleland Macromolecule Materials Co., Ltd. (China), Jiangmen Proudly Water-soluble Plastic Co., Ltd. (China), AMC (UK) Ltd. (UK), and Noble Industries (India).
Research Coverage
This report segments the market for water soluble films based on type, application, and region and provides estimations of value (USD Million) for the overall market size across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, services, and key strategies, associated with the market for water soluble films.
Reasons to Buy this Report
This research report is focused on various levels of analysis - industry analysis (industry trends), market share analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the water soluble films market; high-growth regions; and market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
- Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on water soluble films offered by top players in the global market
- Analysis of key drivers: (Rising demand for convenience food items, Growing pharmaceutical industry in emerging economies, Increased demand from agricultural industry), restraints (Higher cost of water soluble films compared to traditional plastic films, Increasing overall packaging costs owing to dynamic regulatory policies), opportunities (Edible water soluble films, Development of new applications), and challenges (Production complexities of water soluble films, Market acceptance by consumers) influencing the growth of water soluble films market.
- Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the water soluble films market
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets - the report analyzes the markets for water soluble films across regions.
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped regions, and recent developments in the global water soluble films market
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the water soluble films market
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
- 1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
- 1.2.1 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET: INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
- 1.2.2 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET: MARKET DEFINITIONS & INCLUSIONS, BY TYPE
- 1.2.3 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET: MARKET DEFINITIONS & INCLUSIONS, BY APPLICATION
- 1.3 STUDY SCOPE
- 1.3.1 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET SEGMENTATION
- 1.3.2 YEARS CONSIDERED
- 1.3.3 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
- 1.3.4 UNITS CONSIDERED
- 1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
- 1.5 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- 2.1 RESEARCH DATA
- 2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
- 2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
- 2.1.2.1 Key primary participants
- 2.1.2.2 Key industry insights
- 2.1.2.3 Breakdown of interviews with experts
- 2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
- 2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
- 2.4 GROWTH FORECAST
- 2.4.1 SUPPLY SIDE
- 2.4.2 DEMAND SIDE
- 2.5 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
- 2.6 LIMITATIONS
- 2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
- 4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET
- 4.2 NORTH AMERICA WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION AND COUNTRY
- 4.3 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY REGION
- 4.4 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION VS. REGION
- 4.5 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY KEY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
- 5.1 INTRODUCTION
- 5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
- 5.2.1 DRIVERS
- 5.2.1.1 Rising demand for convenience food items
- 5.2.1.2 Growing pharmaceutical industry in emerging economies
- 5.2.1.3 Increased demand from agricultural industry
- 5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
- 5.2.2.1 Higher cost of water soluble films compared to conventional plastic films
- 5.2.2.2 Increasing overall packaging costs owing to dynamic regulatory policies
- 5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
- 5.2.3.1 Edible water soluble films
- 5.2.3.2 Development of new applications
- 5.2.4 CHALLENGES
- 5.2.4.1 Production complexities of water soluble films
- 5.2.4.2 Market acceptance by consumers
- 5.3 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
- 5.3.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
- 5.3.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
- 5.3.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
- 5.3.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
- 5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
- 5.4 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
- 5.4.1 GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST OF MAJOR ECONOMIES
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS
- 6.1 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
- 6.1.1 RAW MATERIALS
- 6.1.2 MANUFACTURING
- 6.1.3 DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
- 6.1.4 END-USE INDUSTRIES
- 6.2 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
- 6.2.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
- 6.2.2 BUYING CRITERIA
- 6.3 PRICING ANALYSIS
- 6.3.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF KEY PLAYERS, BY APPLICATION
- 6.3.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION
- 6.4 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
- 6.5 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS/MARKET MAP
- 6.6 CASE STUDIES
- 6.6.1 ENHANCING LAUNDRY EFFICIENCY: MONOSOL'S BREAKTHROUGH IN WATER SOLUBLE FILM TECHNOLOGY
- 6.6.2 ADVANCING AGROCHEMICAL SAFETY WITH SEKISUI CHEMICAL'S WATER SOLUBLE FILMS
- 6.6.3 ENHANCING INFECTION CONTROL WITH AICELLO'S ADVANCED WATER SOLUBLE FILMS IN MEDICAL LAUNDRY BAGS
- 6.7 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
- 6.7.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
- 6.7.1.1 Nanotechnology
- 6.7.1.2 Silver nanoparticle technology
- 6.7.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
- 6.7.2.1 Microencapsulation technology
- 6.8 TRADE ANALYSIS
- 6.8.1 IMPORT SCENARIO
- 6.8.2 EXPORT SCENARIO
- 6.9 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
- 6.9.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
- 6.10 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS IN 2024-2025
- 6.11 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
- 6.12 PATENT ANALYSIS
- 6.12.1 APPROACH
- 6.12.2 DOCUMENT TYPES
- 6.12.3 TOP APPLICANTS
- 6.12.4 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS
- 6.13 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET
7 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE
- 7.1 INTRODUCTION
- 7.2 COLD WATER SOLUBLE FILMS
- 7.2.1 ECO-FRIENDLY, CONVENIENT SOLUTION FOR LAUNDRY, AGRICULTURE, AND PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS TO DRIVE MARKET
- 7.3 HOT WATER SOLUBLE FILMS
- 7.3.1 SUSTENANCE AT HIGH TEMPERATURES TO BOOST MARKET
8 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY DISSOLUTION RATE
- 8.1 INTRODUCTION
- 8.2 FAST SOLUBLE FILMS
- 8.3 MEDIUM SOLUBLE FILMS
- 8.4 SLOW SOLUBLE FILMS
9 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
- 9.1 INTRODUCTION
- 9.2 DETERGENT PACKAGING
- 9.2.1 INCREASING AWARENESS REGARDING USE OF GREEN PRODUCTS TO DRIVE MARKET
- 9.3 AGROCHEMICAL PACKAGING
- 9.3.1 IMPROVED CROP MANAGEMENT AND LOW HUMAN EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES TO DRIVE DEMAND
- 9.4 WATER TREATMENT CHEMICAL PACKAGING
- 9.4.1 PRE-DOSED PACKAGING TO DRIVE MARKET
- 9.5 DYE PACKAGING
- 9.5.1 DEMAND FOR HIGH-QUALITY DYEING TO FUEL MARKET
- 9.6 LAUNDRY BAGS
- 9.6.1 RISING DEMAND IN HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY TO DRIVE CONSUMPTION
- 9.7 EMBROIDERY
- 9.7.1 FACILITATION OF HIGH-QUALITY EMBROIDERY TO DRIVE MARKET
- 9.8 FOOD PACKAGING
- 9.8.1 INCREASING DEMAND FOR PACKAGED FOOD TO PROPEL MARKET
- 9.9 PHARMACEUTICAL
- 9.9.1 PRECISE DOSING AND SIMPLE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINES TO FUEL DEMAND
- 9.10 OTHER APPLICATIONS
10 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY REGION
- 10.1 INTRODUCTION
- 10.2 ASIA PACIFIC
- 10.2.1 CHINA
- 10.2.1.1 Rapid industrialization to drive market
- 10.2.2 JAPAN
- 10.2.2.1 Adherence to stringent safety and performance requirements to drive market
- 10.2.3 INDIA
- 10.2.3.1 Rising population and income levels to propel market
- 10.3 NORTH AMERICA
- 10.3.1 US
- 10.3.1.1 Strong industrial base to boost market
- 10.3.2 CANADA
- 10.3.2.1 Increasing crop yield to drive demand for water soluble films
- 10.3.3 MEXICO
- 10.3.3.1 Rapid development and investments by key global industries to drive market
- 10.4 EUROPE
- 10.4.1 GERMANY
- 10.4.1.1 Demand for industrial applications to offer opportunities for market growth
- 10.4.2 FRANCE
- 10.4.2.1 Focus on sustainability to drive market
- 10.4.3 ITALY
- 10.4.3.1 Growth of manufacturing industry to drive market
- 10.4.4 UK
- 10.4.4.1 Strong emphasis on research & development to boost market
- 10.4.5 SPAIN
- 10.4.5.1 Applications in water treatment chemical packaging to drive market
- 10.4.6 RUSSIA
- 10.4.6.1 Shifting consumer preference toward sustainability to drive market
- 10.5 SOUTH AMERICA
- 10.5.1 BRAZIL
- 10.5.1.1 Highly productive and largest agricultural sector globally to drive market
- 10.5.2 ARGENTINA
- 10.5.2.1 Established manufacturing sector offering a wide range of products to drive market
- 10.6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
- 10.6.1 GCC
- 10.6.1.1 Saudi Arabia
- 10.6.1.1.1 Increasing emphasis on environmental sustainability to impact market
- 10.6.2 TURKEY
- 10.6.2.1 Rapid industrialization to spur market demand
- 10.6.3 SOUTH AFRICA
- 10.6.3.1 Growth of manufacturing industry to drive market
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 11.1 INTRODUCTION
- 11.2 STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY PLAYERS/RIGHT TO WIN
- 11.2.1 OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY WATER SOLUBLE FILM MANUFACTURERS
- 11.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
- 11.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS OF KEY PLAYERS
- 11.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
- 11.5.1 STARS
- 11.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS
- 11.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
- 11.5.4 PARTICIPANTS
- 11.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
- 11.5.5.1 Company footprint
- 11.5.5.2 Region footprint
- 11.5.5.3 Type footprint
- 11.5.5.4 Application footprint
- 11.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
- 11.6.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
- 11.6.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
- 11.6.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
- 11.6.4 STARTING BLOCKS
- 11.6.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
- 11.6.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs
- 11.6.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs
- 11.7 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON ANALYSIS
- 11.8 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
- 11.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
- 11.9.1 DEALS
- 11.9.2 EXPANSIONS
12 COMPANY PROFILES
- 12.1 KEY PLAYERS
- 12.1.1 MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL GROUP CORPORATION
- 12.1.1.1 Business overview
- 12.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 12.1.1.3 MnM view
- 12.1.1.3.1 Right to win
- 12.1.1.3.2 Strategic choices
- 12.1.1.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 12.1.2 SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
- 12.1.2.1 Business overview
- 12.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 12.1.2.3 MnM view
- 12.1.2.3.1 Right to win
- 12.1.2.3.2 Strategic choices
- 12.1.2.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 12.1.3 KURARAY CO., LTD.
- 12.1.3.1 Business overview
- 12.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 12.1.3.3 Recent developments
- 12.1.3.4 MnM view
- 12.1.3.4.1 Right to win
- 12.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
- 12.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 12.1.4 AICELLO CORPORATION
- 12.1.4.1 Business overview
- 12.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 12.1.4.3 MnM view
- 12.1.4.3.1 Right to win
- 12.1.4.3.2 Strategic choices
- 12.1.4.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 12.1.5 ECOPOL S.P.A.
- 12.1.5.1 Business overview
- 12.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 12.1.5.3 Recent developments
- 12.1.5.3.1 Deals
- 12.1.5.3.2 Expansions
- 12.1.6 ARROW GREENTECH LTD.
- 12.1.6.1 Business overview
- 12.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 12.1.6.3 MnM view
- 12.1.6.3.1 Right to win
- 12.1.6.3.2 Strategic choices
- 12.1.6.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
- 12.1.7 CORTEC CORPORATION
- 12.1.7.1 Business overview
- 12.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 12.1.8 CHANGZHOU GREENCRADLELAND MACROMOLECULE MATERIALS CO., LTD.
- 12.1.8.1 Business overview
- 12.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 12.1.9 JIANGMEN PROUDLY WATER-SOLUBLE PLASTIC CO., LTD.
- 12.1.9.1 Business overview
- 12.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 12.1.10 AMC (UK) LTD.
- 12.1.10.1 Business overview
- 12.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 12.1.11 NOBLE INDUSTRIES
- 12.1.11.1 Business overview
- 12.1.11.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
- 12.2 STARTUPS/SMES
- 12.2.1 SOLUBLE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
- 12.2.2 AQUAPAK POLYMERS LTD.
- 12.2.3 CINCH PACKAGING MATERIALS CO., LTD.
- 12.2.4 SUVI EXPORTS LLP
- 12.2.5 KK NONWOVENS (INDIA)
- 12.2.6 JOYFORCE INDUSTRIAL
- 12.2.7 FOSHAN POLYVA MATERIALS CO., LTD.
- 12.2.8 ACEDAG LIMITED
- 12.2.9 CAMM SOLUTIONS GMBH
- 12.2.10 ISTANBUL PLASTIK
- 12.2.11 DUTE INDUSTRIES GROUP
- 12.2.12 ARISTO FLEXI PACK
- 12.2.13 AMTREX NATURE CARE PVT. LTD.
- 12.2.14 ECOMAVI S.R.L.
13 ADJACENT & RELATED MARKETS
- 13.1 INTRODUCTION
- 13.2 LIMITATIONS
- 13.3 ENGINEERING PLASTICS MARKET
- 13.3.1 MARKET DEFINITION
- 13.3.2 MARKET OVERVIEW
- 13.4 ENGINEERING PLASTICS MARKET, BY REGION
- 13.4.1 NORTH AMERICA
- 13.4.2 EUROPE
- 13.4.3 ASIA PACIFIC
- 13.4.4 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
- 13.4.5 SOUTH AMERICA
14 APPENDIX
- 14.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
- 14.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS' SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
- 14.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
- 14.4 RELATED REPORTS
- 14.5 AUTHOR DETAILS