Brazil Greenhouse Film Market

Brazil is one of the leading producers of vegetables in south america, with a focus on the fresh market sector. recent production figures from 2017 estimate that roughly 33 million metric tons of vegetables were produced in brazil, with onions, tomatoes, and potatoes making up the top three commodities. as the demand for fresh vegetables has steadily increased, brazilian vegetable growers have increasingly looked to the use of greenhouse technology to extend growing season and quality of produce. the use of greenhouse films is essential to the success of the brazilian greenhouse sector, allowing growers to control temperature, light, ventilation, irrigation, and pest control within the controlled environment. greenhouse films come in various forms, and have been used for decades in the production of vegetables within brazil. generally speaking, greenhouse films are comprised of thick layers of polyethylene plastic with additional additives to fight off uv and heat. coating the poly with additives provides increased durability, allowing the film to last longer and have higher light transmission rates. many brazilian vegetable growers also opt for infrared films, which are designed to transmit infrared light while preventing heat from entering or exiting the greenhouse. due to the high success rate of vegetable production within greenhouses in brazil, the demand for greenhouse films has steadily increased in recent years. this has been driven by both advances in the technology, such as improved bioclimatic models, as well as an increased demand for fresh produce year-round. it is estimated that the brazilian greenhouse film market is currently worth roughly $500 million, and is expected to expand significantly in the coming years. environmental protection is also expected to drive the demand for higher quality and more durable films. furthermore, with an increase in production areas, large greenhouse structures will become more important. thus, strong need and market potential is expected to continue to drive demand for brazilian greenhouse films. in terms of the outlook for greenhouse films in brazil, studies suggest that the market is expected to grow steadily in the coming years, driven by increasing production areas, an expanding fresh food market, and technological advances in the film itself. over the next 15 years (2018-2032), the brazilian greenhouse film market is expected to continue experiencing steady growth, reaching an estimated market size of $1 billion (usd) by 2032. gains are largely expected to be driven by increasing production areas and an uptick in greenhouse technology, in addition to a growing demand for higher standard, longer-lasting greenhouse films.