The barrier films packaging market is expected to grow from USD 36.7 billion in 2025 to USD 61.95 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 5.99%. This report covers key segments such as packaging products (bags, pouches, blister base films), materials (PE, PP, PET), and types (transparent, metallized, white barrier films). The market is driven by the increasing demand for longer shelf life in packaged food, innovations in sustainable packaging, and the development of biodegradable and recyclable barrier films. The report also looks at regional trends, with Asia Pacific leading the market, North America growing steadily, and emerging trends in Latin America and the Middle East.
New Advancements in Barrier Films Packaging Industry
- In April 2025, Pregis demonstrated its commitment to high-performance, recyclable packaging solutions by expanding the manufacturing capacity of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) barrier films at its blown film factory in Anderson, South Carolina. According to the company, the expansion meets the growing need for barrier films that support the objectives of the circular economy and complements its sustainable product line, which includes the Pregis Renew Series.
- In May 2025, Innovia Films Ltd., a film producer that began operations 45 years ago, opened a new film coating line at its site in western Mexico. By 2025s third quarter, it will have "enhanced" metalizing capabilities.
- In February 2025, TIPA, a world pioneer in the development of compostable packaging, introduced a cutting-edge metallicized high-barrier film for home composting. This solution offers improved performance and durability in a biodegradable form, addressing important issues in environmentally friendly packaging for chips and salty snacks.
Recent Developments by Key Market Players
- In February 2025, a global leader in compostable packaging innovation, TIPA launched an advanced home compostable metallized high-barrier film. This solution offers enhanced functionality and durability in a biodegradable solution and addresses critical challenges in eco-conscious packaging for salty snacks and chips.
- In October 2024, a German manufacturer of plastic packaging products, Klöckner Pentaplast (KP) launched two new recyclable barrier flow wrap films such as KP FlexiFlow PH 255 R and KP FlexiFlow EH 155 R.
- In March 2024, during the CFIA tradeshow in Rennes France, Jindal Films launched 30 MBH568 and BICOR 25. The new PE mono-material and PP mono-material are developed to help the industry implement packaging that conforms to the new upcoming guidelines for mechanical recycling in Europe.
- May, 2024: The British brewery Beavertown released an exclusive line of cheddar and jalapeño crisps in recyclable packaging. The packaging is made of high-performance laminate made of high barrier compostable cellulose film layers, NatureFlex films, sourced from Futamura. Beavertown also collaborated with the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) to introduce a limited edition packet of crisps with the goal of igniting conversations about mental health.
- March, 2024: TOPPAN Inc. created GL-SP, a barrier film with a biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) substrate, and will soon begin production and sales. GL-SP is a new product for sustainable packaging in the TOPPAN Groups GL BARRIER1 family of transparent vapor-deposited barrier films, which has a dominant market share.
Key Players in the Barrier Films Packaging Market
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