According to the latest market report from AMI, titled “High Barrier Films for Food Packaging – The Global Market 2024“, AMI’s expert consultants have meticulously blended industry insights with comprehensive data analysis to present a detailed picture of this crucial sector. Released in November 2024, the research equips investors and industry stakeholders with a profound understanding of competitive challenges, market dynamics, and industry evolution.
The report categorizes the global market into eight distinct regions, meticulously analyzing four separate markets within Asia. It reveals varying growth rates, directions, and substrate usages, with the Indian Sub-Continent experiencing the highest growth rate, while North East Asia sees stagnant demand for high barrier films.
Growth drivers are both diverse and intricate. Sustainability plays a pivotal role in the heightened demand for high barrier films, as these solutions effectively minimize food waste, decrease packaging, and offer alternatives to mixed material alufoil laminates. Nevertheless, in developed markets, negative consumer perceptions of plastics may impede growth, prompting brand owners and converters to explore paper-based alternatives, with numerous development projects and trials currently in progress. Meanwhile, in Asia, cost-effective mixed material laminates are expected to maintain their prevalence. The report thoroughly examines the distinct drivers behind these trends and offers insightful future forecasts.
The analysis encompasses all transparent and non-transparent barrier materials typically employed to replace alufoil, spotlighting the significant future potential of emerging barrier and substrate materials that gained traction during raw material shortages.
As of 2023, chilled products, including meat, fish, and dairy, account for the majority of high barrier films applications. While snack foods are projected to be the fastest-growing sector, meat and fish will deliver the largest volume growth as retailers strive to enhance protection for this valuable market segment.
Technological advancements such as MDO-PE and BOPE, along with improved coating solutions, will further bolster the adoption of high barrier films in stand-up and retort pouches. These innovations cater to rising consumer demand for convenience while adhering to increasing sustainability and recycling regulations.
This report serves as an invaluable resource for those utilizing, converting, or contemplating the adoption of high barrier films. It enhances understanding of various barrier methods available and identifies end-use applications with the strongest growth potential for each barrier material. Readers will gain access to consumption data by barrier type across global regions, along with an independent assessment of future material sourcing implications.
The third edition of AMI’s acclaimed “High Barrier Films for Food Packaging – the Global Market” is the culmination of an extensive research effort, offering an in-depth independent evaluation of this industry. AMI Consulting has been tracking high barrier film trends since the release of its first report in 2015. Building upon previous editions, this study has emerged as the most comprehensive analysis of high barrier films for food and drink packaging currently available, serving as a critical guide for industry players optimizing operations and planning future investments.
