Market Forecast by Countries (United States (US), Canada, Rest of North America), By Product Types (Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), Others), By Applications (Packaging, Construction, Electricals & Electronics, Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Agriculture, Consumer Goods, Utility) And Competitive Landscape
Product Code: ETC13196175 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Jul 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 150 | No. of Figures: 55 | No. of Tables: 32 | |
According to 6Wresearch's internal database and industry insights, the North America plastic film market is projected to reach approximately USD 33 billion by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 4% from 2025 to 2031.
Report Name | North America Plastic Film Market |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2031 |
CAGR | 4% |
Market Size | USD 33 billion by 2031 |
Growing Sector | Packaging |
The north america plastic film market report thoroughly covers the market by Product Type, Application and Countries. The market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing market trends, opportunities/high-growth areas, and market drivers, which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.
The North America plastic film market growth has been robust, boosted by several key factors. The ongoing widespread across protective films, packaging materials, and agricultural products further supports the demand of the market. It is a vital part of the packaging sector fueled by the rising sustainability trends and technological innovations. The north America plastic film market is experiencing steady growth due to eco-friendly alternatives, which combine with fluctuating consumer preferences for green solutions owing to rising health and environmental concerns.
North America Plastic Film Market is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 4% during the forecast period 2025-2031. The North America plastic film market has been seeing steady growth fueled by several major key growth drivers. Key drivers such as growing demand for durable, lightweight, and cost-effective packaging solutions across multiple emerging sectors like pharmaceuticals, food, and consumer goods further supported the growth of the market. Technological advancements in film production, including enhanced production processes and the rising use of biodegradable plastics and also contribute significantly to the market expansion. Additionally, sustainability concerns are rising, encouraging companies to adopt eco-friendly plastic films.
Despite steady growth, the North America plastic film market faces several challenges. One of the main challenges is the harmful environmental effects of traditional plastic, mainly from single-use plastic films that can hamper the growth of the market. Rising awareness regarding stricter environmental guidelines and plastic waste is encouraging companies to adopt more sustainable alternatives to serve good-quality products to consumers. Furthermore, issues such as supply chain disruptions and fluctuations in raw material prices can affect availability and production costs, which can hamper the steady growth of the market.
Several key trends are evolving the North America plastic film market. The shifting of consumers towards biodegradable and recyclable plastic films, along with innovations in film design to decrease material usage, is one major key trend boosting the demand of the market. Companies are also attracted to smart packaging solutions, which join technologies such as RFID tags and sensors, encouraging promising investments for growth. Additionally, these trends show the industry's shift toward addressing consumer demand for convenience and sustainability.
The North America plastic film Industry presents various ample investment opportunities, mainly in the development of sustainable substitutes like recyclable and biodegradable films due to rising environmental concerns. Ongoing Investment in the development and research of advanced technologies, including smart packaging and automation, offers good opportunities to investors to enhance and innovate products, helping them to achieve long-term growth. Furthermore, the e-commerce sector is rising, which helps in the growth of protective packaging films.
Leading players in the North America plastic film market dominate the market through advanced film production technologies and innovations in sustainable packaging solutions, including Berry Global, Amcor, Dow Inc., Sealed Air Corporation, and Tredegar Corporation.
Governments have been introducing various strict regulations in North America plastic film market. These regulations focus on ensuring the curbing of plastic waste and encourage producers to adopt more recycled materials. Laws such as extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs, a ban on single-use plastics, and mandates for biodegradable packaging have been implemented. Companies are encouraging to development of innovation in sustainable plastic film production, adopting environmentally friendly alternatives, and reassuring compliance with recycling initiatives, which helps to shape the market dynamics.
The North America plastic film market is expected to grow steadily in the future. The growth is driven by sustainable innovations and solutions. The market will expect to witness amplified adoption of compostable and biodegradable films as they mainly focus on recycling. Consumers' rising demand for eco-friendly packaging and stricter government regulations will likely shape the future dynamics of the market. Additionally, factors such as fluctuating consumer preferences, companies adopting innovation and sustainable practices will contribute to the growth of the market.
The report offers a comprehensive study of the subsequent market segments and their leading categories.
The packaging segment dominates the North America plastic film market share due to its extensive use across industries such as beverages, food, healthcare, and consumer goods. Packaging films are vital for extending shelf life, protecting products, and creating branding opportunities.
According to Mansi Kaushik, Senior Research Analyst, 6Wresearch, the United States dominates the North America plastic film market due to its large-scale production capabilities, highly industrialised manufacturing sector, and high demand across industries like consumer goods, food packaging, and healthcare.
The market report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:
North America Plastic Film Market |
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 North America Plastic Film Market Overview |
3.1 North America Regional Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 North America Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 North America Plastic Film Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 North America Plastic Film Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 North America Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 North America Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Product Types, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 North America Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
4 North America Plastic Film Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 North America Plastic Film Market Trends |
6 North America Plastic Film Market, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1 North America Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Types, 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.1.2 North America Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene (PE), 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.3 North America Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Polypropylene (PP), 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.4 North America Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.5 North America Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), 2021 - 2031 |
6.1.6 North America Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Others, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2 North America Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.1 Overview & Analysis |
6.2.2 North America Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Packaging, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.3 North America Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Construction, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.4 North America Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Electricals & Electronics, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.5 North America Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Automotive, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.6 North America Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Pharmaceutical, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.7 North America Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.8 North America Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Consumer Goods, 2021 - 2031 |
6.2.9 North America Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Utility, 2021 - 2031 |
7 North America Plastic Film Market, By Countries, 2021 - 2031 |
7.1 Overview & Analysis |
7.2 North America Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Types, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.1 United States (US) Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Types, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.2 Canada Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Types, 2021 - 2031 |
7.2.3 Rest of North America Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Product Types, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3 North America Plastic Film Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
7.3.1 United States (US) Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3.2 Canada Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
7.3.3 Rest of North America Plastic Film Market, Revenues & Volume, By Applications, 2021 - 2031 |
8 North America Plastic Film Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 North America Plastic Film Market - Export/Import By Countries Assessment |
10 North America Plastic Film Market - Opportunity Assessment |
10.1 North America Plastic Film Market Opportunity Assessment, By Countries, 2021 & 2031F |
10.2 North America Plastic Film Market Opportunity Assessment, By Product Types, 2021 & 2031F |
10.3 North America Plastic Film Market Opportunity Assessment, By Applications, 2021 & 2031F |
11 North America Plastic Film Market - Competitive Landscape |
11.1 North America Plastic Film Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2022 |
11.2 North America Plastic Film Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
12 Top 10 Company Profiles |
13 Recommendations |
14 Disclaimer |