市場調查報告書
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水溶性薄膜的全球市場,預測到 2030 年:按類型、材料類型、溶解速率、形式、應用、區域Water Soluble Film Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type (Cold Water-Soluble Films and Hot Water-Soluble Films), Material Type, Dissolution Rate, Form, Application and By Geography |
根據Stratistics MRC的數據,2024年全球水溶性薄膜市場規模達4億美元,預計在預測期內將以8.3%的複合年成長率成長,並於2030年達到6億美元。
水溶性薄膜是一種薄的生物分解性材料,完全溶解在水中,不留任何殘留物。這些薄膜主要由聚乙烯醇 (PVA) 等水溶性聚合物組成,在各個行業中都有多種應用。它提供了傳統塑膠的環保替代品,特別是在清潔劑盒和個人保健產品等一次性包裝中。它的溶解度也使其可用於包裝水溶性產品,如洗碗機錠劑和肥料。它們在水中快速且完全溶解,使其成為追求永續包裝和製造方法、最大限度地減少廢棄物和環境影響的有前途的解決方案。
根據加拿大健康資訊研究所的數據,2023年加拿大醫療保健總支出約3,440億美元,成長2.3%。 2023 年醫療總支出約佔加拿大國內生產總值(GDP) 的 12.1%。
傳統塑膠包裝的永續包裝替代品
隨著消費者環保意識的增強,對生物分解性、可堆肥且對環境危害較小的包裝解決方案的需求不斷成長。消費者偏好的這種轉變導致擴大採用水溶性薄膜作為傳統塑膠的永續替代品。此外,旨在減少塑膠廢棄物的監管壓力和政府措施也推動了對水溶性薄膜的需求。
技術挑戰與品質不穩定
技術限制會限制水溶性薄膜的應用。例如,如果薄膜不能承受某些溫度或濕度條件,它可能不適合包裝某些產品或產業,從而限制其市場滲透和成長的潛力。然而,解決這些技術挑戰並確保品質穩定對於水溶性薄膜市場的長期成功和永續性至關重要。
對便利性和單份包裝的需求不斷成長
水溶性薄膜很容易溶解在水中,使其成為單劑量包裝的便捷解決方案,無需打開包裝或丟棄。這使得水溶性薄膜在藥品、清潔劑和個人保健產品等行業的應用越來越多。此外,消費者越來越需要能夠簡化使用和處置的便利包裝解決方案,從而推動市場成長。
有限的保存期限和儲存條件
水溶性薄膜通常需要特定的儲存條件,例如溫度和濕度控制,以保持其完整性和性能。這些要求可能會增加製造商、經銷商和零售商的儲存成本,特別是在需要專用設施和設備的情況下。此外,有限的保存期限和儲存要求可能會使物流和庫存管理流程變得複雜。較短的保存期限可能需要頻繁的庫存週轉和及時生產策略以最大限度地減少浪費,這會增加業務複雜性和成本。
COVID-19 的影響
封鎖措施和消費者支出減少影響了對非必需品的需求,影響了清潔劑盒和水溶性薄膜包裝的農業化學品等行業。此外,圍繞大流行的不確定性導致投資決策和新產品發布的延遲,從而減緩了市場成長。然而,大流行期間對衛生和安全措施的重視強化了單劑量包裝的重要性,以盡量減少污染風險,並且在優先考慮安全和便利的領域使用水溶性薄膜可能會推動長期需求。
預計熱水溶膜產業在預測期內將是最大的。
熱水溶性薄膜在熱水中溶解速度快,並且通常具有較高的溶解度,這提高了在快速溶解很重要的應用中的性能,熱水溶薄膜領域預計將出現良好的成長。這改善了用戶體驗和產品有效性,推動了優先考慮效率和便利性的產業對熱水溶膜的需求。
聚乙烯吡咯烷酮(PVP)產業預計在預測期內複合年成長率最高
聚乙烯吡咯烷酮(PVP)領域預計在預測期內將以最高複合年成長率成長。這是因為 PVP 在水溶性薄膜中的使用正在推動持續的研究和開發,以改進薄膜配方、最佳化加工技術並開拓新的應用。這正在推動水溶性薄膜市場的創新,並導致推出具有增強性能和功能的先進產品。
預計亞太地區在預測期內將佔據最大的市場佔有率。這是因為旨在減少塑膠污染的嚴格政府法規和政策也促進了亞太地區水溶性薄膜市場的成長。該地區許多國家都對一次性塑膠實施了禁令或限制,促使業界探索水溶性薄膜等替代包裝材料。
這是因為消費者環保意識的增強以及減少塑膠廢棄物的監管壓力正在推動水溶性薄膜等永續包裝解決方案的採用。北美公司擴大尋求傳統塑膠的替代品,從而促進了水溶性薄膜市場的成長。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Water Soluble Film Market is accounted for $0.4 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $0.6 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period. Water-soluble film, a thin, biodegradable material, dissolves completely in water without leaving any residue. Composed primarily of water-soluble polymers such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), these films find diverse applications across industries. In packaging, they offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastics, particularly for single-use items like detergent pods or personal care products. Their solubility also makes them convenient for packaging water-soluble products, like dishwasher tablets or fertilizers, as they can be dropped directly into water without unwrapping. Their ability to dissolve quickly and completely in water minimizes waste and environmental impact, making them a promising solution in the quest for sustainable packaging and manufacturing practices.
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Sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging
As consumers become more environmentally conscious, there's a growing demand for packaging solutions that are biodegradable, compostable, and less harmful to the environment. This shift in consumer preferences has led to increased adoption of water-soluble films as a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics. Furthermore, regulatory pressures and government initiatives aimed at reducing plastic waste have also fueled the demand for water-soluble films.
Technical challenges and inconsistent quality
Technical limitations may restrict the range of applications for water-soluble films. For example, if films cannot withstand certain temperature or humidity conditions, they may not be suitable for packaging certain products or industries, limiting market penetration and growth potential. However addressing these technical challenges and ensuring consistent quality is crucial for the long-term success and sustainability of the water-soluble film market.
Rising demand for convenience and single-dose packaging
Water-soluble films offer a convenient solution for single-dose packaging, as they can be easily dissolved in water, eliminating the need for unwrapping or disposal. This has led to increased adoption of water-soluble films by industries such as pharmaceuticals, detergents, and personal care products. Further consumers are increasingly seeking convenient packaging solutions that simplify usage and disposal drives the growth of the market.
Limited shelf life and storage requirements
Water-soluble films often require specific storage conditions, such as controlled temperature and humidity levels, to maintain their integrity and performance. These requirements can increase storage costs for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, particularly if specialized facilities or equipment are needed. In addition, limited shelf life and storage requirements can complicate logistics and inventory management processes. Short shelf life may necessitate frequent inventory turnover and just-in-time production strategies to minimize waste, which can increase operational complexity and costs.
Covid-19 Impact
Lockdown measures and reduced consumer spending affected demand for non-essential products, impacting segments such as detergent pods or agricultural chemicals packaged with water-soluble films. Additionally, uncertainties surrounding the pandemic led to delays in investment decisions and new product launches, slowing market growth. However, the emphasis on hygiene and safety measures during the pandemic has reinforced the importance of single-dose packaging for minimizing contamination risks, potentially driving long-term demand for water-soluble films in sectors prioritizing safety and convenience.
The hot water-soluble films segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The hot water-soluble films segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, as hot water-soluble films often exhibit faster dissolution rates and greater solubility in hot water, enhancing their performance in applications where rapid dissolution is critical. This can lead to improved user experience and product efficacy, driving demand for hot water-soluble films in industries prioritizing efficiency and convenience.
The polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) segment is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR growth during the forecast period, owing to the utilization of PVP in water-soluble films encourages ongoing research and development efforts to improve film formulations, optimize processing techniques, and explore new applications. This fosters innovation within the water-soluble film market, leading to the introduction of advanced products with enhanced performance and functionality.
Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the stringent government regulations and policies aimed at reducing plastic pollution are also contributing to the growth of the water-soluble film market in Asia Pacific. Many countries in the region are implementing bans or restrictions on single-use plastics, encouraging industries to explore alternative packaging materials like water-soluble films.
North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to increasing environmental consciousness among consumers and regulatory pressure to reduce plastic waste are driving the adoption of sustainable packaging solutions like water-soluble films. Companies in North America are increasingly looking for alternatives to traditional plastics, contributing to the growth of the water-soluble film market.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in the Water Soluble Film Market include Acedog Limited, Aicello Corporation, Amtrex Nature Care Pvt Ltd, Arrow Greentech Ltd., Changzhou Kelin PVA Water Soluble Films Co Ltd, Cinch Packaging Materials Co Ltd, Cortec Corporation, Foshan Polyva Materials Co Ltd, Harke Group, Huntingdon Fusion Techniques HFT, Kuraray Co. Ltd., Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Neptun Technologies GMBH, Nissin Corporation, Noble Industries, Polatechno Co Ltd, Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd., Sigma-Aldrich Co LLC, Soltec Development Inc and The Nippon Synthetic Chemical Industry Co Ltd
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Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.