Protective Films Market Report

Market Insights

Protective films market is likely to witness an impressive CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period. The prime factor that is contributing to the demand for protective films is mainly their increasing demand from different end-use industries, such as building & construction, transportation, and electronics.

Segment Analysis

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Protective Films Market Share: By Class Type

Based on the class type, the market is segmented as adhesive-coated protective films and self-adhesive protective films. The adhesive-coated protective films segment held the larger share of the market in 2020, and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period. The adhesive-coated protective films have easier manufacturing process as compared to self-adhesive protective films and are more compatible with various substrates, such as glass, metals, and plastics, which are responsible for driving the growth of this segment.

Protective Films Market Share: By Type

Based on the type, the market is segmented as polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride, and others. The polyethylene segment is expected to remain the largest as well as the fastest-growing type during the forecast period. Polyethylene films are available in different variants such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), and co-extruded polyethylene. Polyethylene protective films are cheaper as compared to other polymer resins and are compatible with different adhesives, due to which they are mainly chosen for the manufacturing of protective films.

Protective Films Market Share: By End-Use Industry Type

Based on the end-use industry type, the protective films market is segmented as building & construction, transportation, electronics, packaging, and others. The building and construction segment dominates the market, as the construction industry is growing in emerging economies. Further, these protective films are used in various applications of a building, such as window frames, floors, carpets, cabinets, and glazed panels, which are propelling the growth of the segment during the forecast period.

Protective Films Market Share: By Region

In terms of regions, Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the largest as well as the fastest-growing market for protective films during the forecast period, with China, Japan, India, and South Korea being the major countries with lucrative growth opportunities. The growth of the market is driven by the growing building & construction industry, due to rapid urbanization, increasing production of automotive and electronics goods, which is generating huge demand for protective films, and the presence of a large number of protective film manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific region. Europe and North America are also expected to offer significant growth opportunities during the forecast period.

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Market Scope & Segmentation

Protective films are used to protect high-quality surfaces to avoid damage, caused by various factors such as UV radiations, abrasion, and weathering. These films protect the component or product from dirt, scratches, and chemicals and make them more durable.

Protective films are of different types, such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride that are used in various end-use industries, such as building and construction, electronics, and packaging.

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The protective films market is segmented into the following categories. 

Protective Films Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Class Type:

• Adhesive-Coated Protective Films (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Self-Adhesive Protective Films (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Protective Films Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Type:

• Polyethylene (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Polypropylene (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Polyethylene Terephthalate (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Polyvinyl Chloride (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Protective Films Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by End-Use Industry Type:

• Building & Construction (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Transportation (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Electronics (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Packaging (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)
• Others (Regional Analysis: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW)

Protective Films Market Size, Share, & Forecast, by Region:

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico) 
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Key Players

Some of the major protective film suppliers are-

• Nitto Denko Corporation
• Saint-Gobain S.A.
• The 3M Company
• Chargeurs Reunis
• E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company.

Report Features

This report provides market intelligence in the most comprehensive way. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into the market dynamics and will enable strategic decision making for the existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis
• Market trend and forecast analysis
• Market segment trend and forecast
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, product portfolio, product launches, etc.
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities
• Emerging trends
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players
• Key success factors

Research Methodology

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact book, press release, journals, investor presentation, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both the qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Customization Options

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Company Profiling

• Detailed profiling of additional market players (up to 3 players)
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Market Segmentation

• Current market segmentation of any one of the types by end-use industry type.  

Competitive Benchmarking

• Benchmarking of key players on the following parameters: Product portfolio, geographical reach, regional presence, and strategic alliances

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