The barrier coatings for plastic packaging market is set to grow rapidly, reaching hundreds of millions by 2034 and transforming the packaging industry. The growth comes from the rising demand for sustainable and recyclable packaging, strict food safety rules, and the increasing preference for lightweight, high-performance packaging solutions.
Barrier Coatings for Plastic Packaging Market Top Companies
Latest Announcements By Industry Leader
- In August 2025, Sun Chemical will showcase its series of packaging inks, coatings, expert services, and adhesives under the theme “Experience Transformation” at FASHPACK 2025, defining its setup as a loyal partner in the packaging sector.
- In February 2025, Pulpex and the University of Surrey are utilising AI-powered computer vision to track and solve imperfections while using barrier coating on fibre-based bottles for liquids -an update hopes to save water and energy while updating packaging performance.
- In February 2025, Cosmo Speciality Chemicals, a 100% subsidiary of Cosmo First and a one-stop solution for a series of Masterbatches, adhesives, and Coating Chemicals, revealed its unique range of Oil and Grease Resistant (OGR) barrier coatings.
Recent Developments
- In April 2025, a Delhi-based Chemline, which is a 35-year-old organization generating coating and adhesives, showcased its services at the Printpack Exhibition in Greater Noida by disclosing its barrier-coated products at cup stocks and food sealing.
- In November 2024, UPM Speciality Papers and Eastman have merged in order to create a latest biopolymer -coated paper packaging solution crafted for food items needing grease and oxygen barriers.
- In June 2025, Akorn Technology disclosed the innovation in terms of sustainable shelf-life expansion for cucumbers, edible coatings which describe ‘revolutionise” in which way the cucumbers are being sealed, sold, distributed, and consumed by substituting single-use plastic wraps.
