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市場調查報告書
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2030 年多層薄膜市場預測:按類型、材料、應用、最終用戶和地區進行的全球分析Mulch Films Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Type (Clear/Transparent, Black Mulch, Colored Mulch, Photo-selective Mulch, Degradable Mulch and Other Types), Material, Application, End User and By Geography |
根據 Stratistics MRC 的數據,全球地膜市場規模預計在 2024 年達到 91 億美元,到 2030 年將達到 141.2 億美元,預測期內的複合年成長率為 7.6%。
地膜是一種由天然或合成材料製成的薄塗層,在園藝和農業實踐中應用於土壤表面以提高作物產量。這些薄膜具有保護植物免受病蟲害、控制土壤溫度、抑制雜草生長、保持土壤水分等功能。地膜有多種材質,包括聚乙烯、生物分解性塑膠和紙基替代品,可滿足多種農業需求,但在創造有利於植物生長的微氣候和減少水分蒸發方面特別有效,這在乾旱地區非常重要。
美國農業部 (USDA) 宣布透過其保護創新補助計畫提供 2,500 萬美元資金來支持永續覆蓋技術。
對農業生產力的要求不斷提高
預計到2050年世界人口將達到97億,提高農業生產力的壓力從未如此之大。地膜對於解決這個問題至關重要,因為它們為作物提供了最佳的生長條件。透過減少水分蒸發、維持土壤結構和抑制雜草生長,地膜可以幫助農民在土壤和天氣條件不太理想的情況下提高作物產量。此外,地膜市場受到增加稀缺農業用地產量需求的嚴重影響,特別是在糧食安全受到關注的地區。
高性能多層膜初期投資較高
高性能生物分解性地膜具有許多優點,但與傳統塑膠薄膜相比,其初始成本較高,難以普及。儘管這些薄膜承諾透過減少用水量和提高產量來實現長期節約,但對於小農戶來說,額外的成本往往難以接受,尤其是在開發中國家。此外,生物分解性材料的產量和供應不足進一步加劇了成本差異,使得預算緊張的農民無法購買先進的地膜。
多膜設計技術的進步
多膜技術的發展正在帶來新的市場發展前景。有色薄膜、穿孔薄膜和紫外線穩定薄膜等特種薄膜的開發使農民能夠改變土壤特性來適應特定作物。例如,反光地膜可以幫助一些植物吸收更多的光,而穿孔地膜可以提高透水性和透氣性。此外,目前正在研究利用奈米技術來提高地膜的強度、彈性和生物分解性。這些發展除了增強地膜的功能外,還拓寬了其應用範圍並吸引了更多的客戶。
來自替代耕作方法的競爭
地膜正面臨著來自替代農業實踐和產品的日益激烈的競爭,這些替代農業實踐和產品具有類似的優點而沒有缺點。例如,覆蓋作物(種植植物覆蓋土壤)和施用堆肥或稻草等有機覆蓋物等方法正變得越來越流行。這些技術不僅能改善土壤健康和保濕性,還能減少對塑膠和合成材料的需求,對地膜市場構成直接威脅。
地膜市場受到了新冠肺炎疫情的嚴重影響,導致生產和供應鏈中斷。在疫情最嚴重時期,製造和物流限制導致地膜生產和交付延遲,造成一些地區出現短缺。此外,農業部門活動減少和勞動力短缺,導致一些地區對地膜等農業投入品的需求下降。然而,人們對永續農業實踐的興趣日益濃厚,以及疫情期間向更具彈性的農業系統的轉變,也增加了對生物分解性地膜等環保替代品的需求。
預計黑色多細分市場將成為預測期內最大的細分市場
預計黑色多片膜部分將佔據多片膜市場的最大佔有率。這是由於廣泛使用黑色覆蓋物,它可以抑制雜草生長,並透過阻擋陽光來幫助保持土壤中的水分。它對水果和蔬菜等作物尤其有效。它在市場上的主導地位是由於其價格低廉且適應性強。此外,黑色覆蓋物有助於穩定土壤溫度,這對於提高作物產量至關重要。在多個地區的住宅和商業農業中的廣泛使用導致了該部分佔有較高的佔有率。
預計預測期內水果和蔬菜產業將以最高的複合年成長率成長。
預計地膜市場在水果和蔬菜領域的複合年成長率最高。這種成長是由提高農業生產力的不斷成長的需求所推動的,而地膜透過增強土壤水分保持、溫度調節和雜草控制來幫助實現這一目標。這些因素在種植水果和蔬菜時尤其重要,因為它們對環境因素很敏感。此外,隨著全球生鮮食品消費量的增加,農民開始使用地膜作為提高作物產量的有效方法,從而推動該細分市場的最高成長率。
由於中國、印度和日本等國家的農業活動頻繁,預計地膜市場將由亞太地區 (APAC) 主導。由於對提高農作物(特別是水果、蔬菜和田間作物)產量的需求日益增加,該地區正在採用地膜。亞太地區擁有龐大的農業部門,加上對現代農業技術的投資不斷增加以及對永續實踐的認知不斷增強,使其成為地膜的主要市場。此外,該地區的高作物產量和對提高產量和節約資源的重視預計將有助於其保持在該地區領先地位。
預計中東和非洲 (MEA) 地區的地膜市場將以最高的複合年成長率成長。這種擴張是由於乾旱和半乾旱地區擴大使用先進的農業技術所推動的,這些地區的作物生產依賴於控制土壤溫度和節約用水。此外,隨著政府和農民努力以永續的方式提高農業生產力,對地膜的需求正在迅速增加。該地區對最先進的灌溉系統和技術先進的農業實踐的日益重視預計將在未來幾年支持地膜市場的擴張。
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Mulch Films Market is accounted for $9.10 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $14.12 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period. Mulch films are thin coatings of natural or synthetic materials that are applied to the soil surface in horticultural and agricultural practices to increase crop yields. These films protect plants from pests and diseases, control soil temperature, inhibit weed growth, and preserve soil moisture, among other functions. Mulch films come in a range of materials, including polyethylene, biodegradable plastics, and paper-based alternatives, to meet multiple farming requirements, they work especially well to create a microclimate that is conducive to plant growth and to decrease water evaporation, which is crucial in arid areas.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced USD 25 million in funding through its Conservation Innovation Grants program to support sustainable mulching techniques.
Growing demands for agricultural productivity
There has never been more pressure to increase agricultural productivity, as the world's population is expected to reach 9.7 billion people by 2050. Mulch films are essential for tackling this issue because they give crops the best growing conditions possible. Mulch films allow farmers to increase yields even in less-than-ideal soil and climate conditions by lowering water evaporation, preserving soil structure, and inhibiting weed growth. Additionally, the market for mulch films has been significantly influenced by the need for increased output from a smaller amount of agricultural land, especially in areas where food security is a concern.
Expensive initial investment in advanced mulch films
Although advanced mulch films and biodegradable mulch films have many advantages, their higher initial costs relative to conventional plastic films make widespread adoption difficult. Even though these movies promise long-term savings through lower water use and higher yields, small-scale farmers, particularly in developing nations, frequently find it difficult to justify the extra cost. Furthermore, the lack of production and availability of biodegradable materials further exacerbates the cost difference, making advanced mulch films less affordable for farmers with tight budgets.
Advancements in technology for mulch film design
New prospects for market expansion are being generated by developments in mulch film technology. The creation of specialty films, like colored, perforated, and UV-stabilized films, enables farmers to alter soil properties for particular crops. Reflective mulch films, for example, can help some plants absorb more light, and perforated mulch films increase water permeability and aeration. Additionally, research is being done to improve mulch films' strength, resilience, and biodegradability through the use of nanotechnology. In addition to enhancing mulch film functionality, these developments broaden their range of uses and draw in more clients.
Competition from alternative farming methods
Mulch films are increasingly being challenged by substitute agricultural methods and goods that provide comparable advantages without the corresponding disadvantages. Methods like cover cropping, which involves growing plants to cover the soil, and the application of organic mulches like compost or straw, for example, are becoming more and more popular. The market for mulch films is directly threatened by these techniques, which not only improve soil health and moisture retention but also lessen the need for plastic or synthetic materials.
The market for mulch films was greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused disruptions in both production and supply chains. At the height of the pandemic, manufacturing and logistics restrictions caused delays in the production and delivery of mulch films, resulting in shortages in several regions. Additionally, the agricultural sector experienced a reduction in activity and a shortage of labor, which in some areas led to a lower demand for agricultural inputs like mulch films. However, the growing interest in sustainable agricultural practices and the shift toward more resilient farming systems during the pandemic also increased demand for eco-friendly alternatives, such as biodegradable mulch films.
The Black Mulch segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The market for mulch films is expected to be largest share by the Black Mulch segment. This is due to black mulch's widespread use, which helps suppress weed growth and retain soil moisture by blocking sunlight. It works especially well for crops like fruits and vegetables. Its dominance in the market is a result of its affordability and adaptability. Moreover, black mulch also contributes to stable soil temperatures, which are essential for increasing crop yields. Its extensive use in residential and commercial agriculture across multiple regions contributes to the segment's high share.
The Fruits & Vegetables segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The market for mulch films is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR in the Fruits & Vegetables segment. This increase is ascribed to the growing need for increased agricultural productivity, which mulch films help to achieve by enhancing soil moisture retention, temperature regulation, and weed control. Since fruits and vegetables are sensitive to environmental factors, these factors are especially important when growing them. Additionally, farmers are increasingly using mulch films as an efficient way to increase crop yields as the world's fresh produce consumption rises, making this market segment the one with the fastest rate of growth.
The market for mulch films is expected to be dominated by the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region due to the substantial agricultural activity in nations like China, India, and Japan. Mulch films are being adopted because of the region's increasing need for increased agricultural productivity, especially in crops like fruits, vegetables, and field crops. APAC's large agricultural sector combined with increasing investments in modern farming techniques and rising awareness about sustainable practices, has made it the dominant market for mulch films. Furthermore, the region's high crop production volumes and emphasis on increasing yields while conserving resources are expected to keep it at the top.
The market for mulch films is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The growing use of sophisticated farming techniques in arid and semi-arid areas, where crop production depends on controlling soil temperature and conserving water, is what is causing this expansion. Moreover, the need for mulch films is rising quickly as governments and farmers work to increase agricultural productivity through sustainable methods. In the upcoming years, the region's growing emphasis on cutting-edge irrigation systems and technologically advanced farming methods is anticipated to support the market expansion for mulch films.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players in Mulch Films market include BASF SE, Dow Chemical Company, Armando Alvarez Group, RKW Group, FKuR Kunststoff GmbH, British Polythene Industries Plc, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Intergro, Inc., Berry Global Inc., Kothari Group, Novamont S.p.A., Al-Pack Enterprises Ltd., Napco National, Shalimar Group and BioBag International AS.
In August 2024, Linde has signed a long-term agreement for the supply of clean hydrogen to Dow's Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero Project. The company will invest more than US$ 2 billion to build, own and operate a world-scale integrated clean hydrogen and atmospheric gases facility in Alberta, Canada.
In July 2024, BASF and ENGIE signed a 7-year Biomethane Purchase Agreement (BPA). Under the BPA, ENGIE will supply BASF with 2.7 to 3.0 terawatt hours of biomethane throughout the term of the agreement. BASF uses certified biomethane at its Ludwigshafen/Germany and Antwerp/Belgium sites as a sustainable alternative to fossil raw materials in its manufacturing process.
In October 2023, RKW and Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation have announced an agreement that will see the transfer of the renowned water heating brands, Redring and Burco. This agreement aligns to both company's strategies with GDHV's ongoing commitment to focussing on their portfolio of brands and technologies in the electric heating and ventilation categories, and RKW's continued expansion plan into new product categories that complement core operations.
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.