| Product Code: ETC341404 | Publication Date: Aug 2022 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Colombia polyethylene film import market saw steady growth in 2024, with top exporting countries including China, Brazil, Peru, USA, and India. The market remains competitive with a low Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) concentration. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 stood at 5.34%, indicating sustained expansion. Moreover, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 spiked at 12.45%, pointing towards a potentially accelerating market demand. These trends suggest a dynamic and promising outlook for the polyethylene film import sector in Colombia.

Polyethylene film is a versatile packaging material used in applications such as food packaging, agricultural films, and industrial packaging. In Colombia, the polyethylene film market is influenced by factors such as consumer preferences, manufacturing trends, and regulatory requirements. Polyethylene films offer properties such as flexibility, moisture resistance, and barrier properties, making them suitable for various packaging applications in sectors such as food and beverage, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.
The agriculture, packaging, and construction industries drive the demand for polyethylene films in Colombia. Polyethylene films offer moisture barrier properties, flexibility, and durability, making them suitable for applications such as agricultural mulching, packaging films, and construction membranes, driving market growth in diverse sectors.
Challenges in the polyethylene film market in Colombia include competition from alternative packaging materials and fluctuating prices of raw materials, affecting market dynamics and pricing strategies for local manufacturers. Moreover, the market faces challenges related to environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives, which may influence product demand and market growth.
Government regulations and policies related to packaging standards, environmental protection, and trade agreements impact the polyethylene film market in Colombia. Regulations on packaging materials, recycling requirements, and industry certifications shape market dynamics and ensure the sustainability and safety of polyethylene film products.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Overview |
3.1 Colombia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Growing demand for flexible packaging solutions in various industries such as food and beverage, healthcare, and agriculture. |
4.2.2 Increasing adoption of sustainable packaging materials and practices. |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to the development of high-performance polyethylene films. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Fluctuating prices of raw materials such as ethylene and other petrochemicals. |
4.3.2 Intense competition from other types of packaging materials like paper, glass, and metal. |
4.3.3 Regulatory challenges related to environmental concerns and waste management. |
5 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Trends |
6 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market, By Types |
6.1 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market, By Technology |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Technology, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Blow Film Extrusion, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Cast Film Extrusion, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market, By Type |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Stretch Films, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Shrink Films, 2021-2031F |
6.3 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market, By Material |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), 2021-2031F |
6.3.3 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), 2021-2031F |
6.3.4 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), 2021-2031F |
6.4 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market, By Application |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Food & Beverage, 2021-2031F |
6.4.3 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2021-2031F |
6.4.4 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021-2031F |
6.4.5 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Household, 2021-2031F |
6.4.6 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021-2031F |
7 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Recycling rate of polyethylene film in Colombia. |
8.2 Adoption rate of bio-based and biodegradable polyethylene films in the market. |
8.3 Rate of innovation in terms of new product development and technologies for polyethylene films. |
9 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Opportunity Assessment, By Technology, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Colombia Polyethylene Film Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |