Market Size (2018)
2018
$3.49B
Manufacturing & Construction
Lidding Films Market
By Segment, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2018 – 2030
Vertical: PCMBase Year: 202112 Sections
Executive Summary
Lidding Films Market — Snapshot
Projected (2030)
2030
$6.05B
CAGR (2018–2030)
4.7%
4.7%Key Players
103+
Lidding Films Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.81% over the forecast duration 2022-2030. The market for high barrier lidding film is primarily being driven by the increasing demand for packaged goods and beverages around the world. The market for high barrier lidding film is being stimulated by consumers' increasing preference for fresh and ready-to-eat food goods that are packaged in attractive cups and trays under low oxygen modified atmosphere packaging.
The global lidding films market was valued at USD 3,641.14 million in 2021 and expected to reach USD 6,050.69 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 5.81% over the forecast duration. North America accounts for the largest market share (38.57%) followed by Europe (29.42%) and Europe (22.73%). Asia Pacific is expected to register the highest CAGR (6.76%) followed by North America (5.90%) over the forecast duration 2022-2030.
Key Insight
The Lidding Films Market market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2018 to 2030.
Market Performance Trend
Historical performance and future projections (2020–2030, USD Billion)
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What this report covers
- Geographic Coverage: This analysis covers 5 regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, South America.
- Market Segmentation: The market is analyzed across 4 segments: High Barrier Lidding Films, Specialty Lidding Films, Breathable Lidding Films, Dual-Ovenable Lidding Films. Forecasts are provided for each segment from 2018 to 2030.
- Competitive Landscape: 103 leading companies are profiled, covering market positioning, strategies, and recent developments.
Market Size (USD Mn)
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Lidding Films Market — Growth Trajectory
Flexible packaging films include lidding films. In general, they are produced from flexible packaging materials including paper, foils, polyethylene, polyester, and others. Lidding films come in lock-tight and simple-peel varieties. The consumer can rather easily peel the film from the container while using easy-peel, as the name would imply.
The Lidding films market is segmented based on product, material, end-use and application. By product, the market is segmented into dual-ovenable lidding films, specialty lidding films, high barrier lidding films, and breathable lidding films with high barrier lidding films accounting for highest market share in 2021. By material, the market is segmented into Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyethylene (PE), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH) and others. Among them, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) held the largest share in 2021. By end-use, the market is segmented into food, beverages, pharmaceutical, personal care & cosmetics and others. Of them, food segment held the highest share in the market in 2021. Further, by application, the market is segmented into cups, trays, cans & bottles and others. Among them, cups segment accounted for the largest share in the market in 2021. Further, the segment is expected to maintain its dominance over the forecast duration.
Lidding Films Market — Growth Trajectory
High Barrier Lidding Films
Specialty Lidding Films
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How this market is segmented
- By Product By Product is broken down into: Dual-Ovenable Lidding Films, Specialty Lidding Films, High Barrier Lidding Films, Breathable Lidding Films.
- By Material By Material is broken down into: Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polyethylene (PE), By Material_Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (EVOH), Others, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET).
- By End Use By End Use is broken down into: Food, Beverages, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care & Cosmetics, By End Use_Others.
- By Application By Application is broken down into: Cups, Trays, Cans & Bottles, By Application_Others.
Geographic Analysis
Regional market breakdown
- North America North America market size reached $1.34B in 2018 and is projected to reach $2.35B by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.8%.
- Europe Europe market size reached $1.04B in 2018 and is projected to reach $1.73B by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.3%.
- Asia Pacific Asia Pacific market size reached $770.76M in 2018 and is projected to reach $1.49B by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.6%.
- Middle East and Africa Middle East and Africa market size reached $141.25M in 2018 and is projected to reach $211.17M by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.4%.
- South America South America market size reached $197.40M in 2018 and is projected to reach $272.22M by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.7%.
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Lidding Films Market — How We Researched This Market
This report applies a rigorous multi-stage research process combining primary interviews, secondary data sources, and bottom-up market modelling to ensure accuracy and completeness across all segments and geographies.
Base Year
2021
Historical Period
2018 – 2021
Forecast Period
2021 – 2030
Primary Interviews
150+
Research Process
Historical data (2018–2021) and forecast period (2021–2030)
1
Problem Definition
- Market scoping
- Objective setting
- Framework design
2
Secondary Research
- Literature review
- Data mining
- Trend analysis
3
Primary Research
- Expert interviews
- Field visits
- Surveys
4
Data Analysis
- Quantitative modeling
- Statistical testing
- Validation
5
Insights & Reporting
- Synthesis
- Recommendations
- Visualization
Research Depth
Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.
Historical vs. Forecast Data
Historical (observed)
Forecast (modelled)
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Lidding Films Market — Competitive Analysis
Threat of New Entrants
Although there is a high growth potential of the market requirement of high investment deter the entry of new vendors in the market, to a certain extent. Therefore, the new entrants present a very low threat to the major stakeholders of the market. In addition, stringent regulatory guidelines and customized requirements pertaining to lidding films further affect the entry of new entrants.
Bargaining Power of Suppliers
In the lidding films market, the suppliers have to adhere to regulatory guidelines set by governing bodies, which limits the number of certified suppliers in the market. Moreover, the market is regulated by the authorities, which assist the companies in increasing their market presence and provide them higher leverage.
Bargaining Power of Buyers
Although, there are a limited certified number of suppliers in the market, the buyers do not have any control over the cost of the products (Lidding films). Although buyers drive the market, they are dependent on the already established market players. However, the buyers have restriction to dictate the specification and owing to regulatory guidelines and industry standards, which makes their bargaining power moderate.
Threat of Substitutes
Although there has been considerable development in Lidding films, advent of a substitute close looks challenging, and require significant investment. This factor, in turn, limits the threat of substitutes for Lidding films market. Further, increasing focus on sustainable lidding films are expected to negate the threat of substitutes over the forecast duration.
Intensity of Rivalry
There is an intense competition among the existing players in the market, with the vendors investing heavily and using extensive research and development to develop high quality, modern and cost-effective lidding films solutions thus resulting in the rivalry in the market being moderate-high. Some of the major players operating in the market are Amcor Limited, Mondi Group, Sealed Air Corporation, Berry Global, Inc., Plastopil Hazorea Company Ltd, Clifton Packaging Group Limited and others.
Quantitative Analysis
Regional Breakdown
Regional market breakdown for Lidding Films Market.
Regional Market Size (USD Mn)
Market estimates by geography (2030)
USD Mn
InsightNorth America leads with $2.35B by 2030, while Asia Pacific is projected to grow fastest at a 5.6% CAGR.
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| REGION | 2018 | 2021 | 2030 | CAGR | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | $1.34B | $1.62B | $2.35B | 4.8% | 39% |
| Europe | $1.04B | $1.22B | $1.73B | 4.3% | 29% |
| Asia Pacific | $770.76M | $979.94M | $1.49B | 5.6% | 25% |
| Middle East and Africa | $141.25M | $158.12M | $211.17M | 3.4% | 3% |
| South America | $197.40M | $213.04M | $272.22M | 2.7% | 4% |
| Total | $3.49B | $4.19B | $6.05B | 4.7% | 100% |
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High Barrier Lidding Films
Specialty Lidding Films
Breathable Lidding Films
Dual-Ovenable Lidding Films
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Segment Market Share
- High Barrier Lidding Films40%
- Specialty Lidding Films27%
- Breathable Lidding Films20%
- Dual-Ovenable Lidding Films13%
Total Market Size
$6.05B
Market by Segment (2030)
| APPLICATION | REVENUE ($B) | GROWTH RATE | MARKET PENETRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Barrier Lidding Films | $2.40B | 4.7% | 78% |
| Specialty Lidding Films | $1.61B | 4.7% | 82% |
| Breathable Lidding Films | $1.23B | 4.7% | 85% |
| Dual-Ovenable Lidding Films | $797.66M | 4.7% | 87% |
* Revenue projections based on 2025 estimates. Growth rates represent CAGR 2024–2030. Market penetration indicates current adoption rate within addressable market segments.
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Analytics
Lidding Films Market — Key Findings
Analytical insights on Lidding Films Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
Key Analytical Findings
The Lidding Films Market market is projected to reach $6.05B by 2030, growing at 4.7% CAGR. The High Barrier Lidding Films segment holds the largest share.
Market Dynamics
Food products are covered with lidding films when they are kept in containers to increase their shelf life and prevent infection. Since they are lightweight, they can be packaged. Food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics are some of the key sectors driving the market for lidding films. The market for lidding films is anticipated to increase along with the expanding food and beverage sector. The market for lidding films is expected to have development prospects as a result of additional technological advancements, such as the introduction of environmentally friendly lidding films. However, it is anticipated that government restrictions on the usage of plastics may impede industry expansion.
Market Drivers
During the forecast period of 2022 to 2030, an increase in the demand for food packaging is anticipated to accelerate market expansion. Increased demand for processed foods, changes in global developing nations' lifestyles, consumer trust in online food purchases over traditional grocery items, and the environmentally friendly properties of biodegradable lidding films and caps are all anticipated to play major roles in the market's expansion for lidding films. The simple accessibility of raw resources and the affordability of labor are the main drivers of market expansion.
Customers frequently look for convenient products like ready-to-eat food and microwave cooking due to their busy lifestyles, which may significantly fuel market expansion.
The world market for high barrier lidding films is also gaining from consumer disposable income growth, rapid urbanization, and population growth. Beyond the food and beverage industry, the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries are predicted to have enormous growth in the worldwide high barrier lidding films market during the forecast period as a result of the expansion of these industries in developing countries like China and India.
Market Opportunities
Numerous startups are emerging in the lidding films market as a result of the sizeable packaging sector's potential for worldwide expansion. Startups are developing new product lines with the aid of technical developments in order to compete with large corporations.
For instance, the Israeli packaging company Sufresca received a $500,000 initial investment from the venture capital firm Rimonim Agro in December 2019. To extend product's shelf life, reduce food waste, and use less plastic packaging, Sufresca develops edible covers for vegetables. The company is focusing on tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, garlic, and peppers as there aren't as many coating alternatives for some crop items.
The global market for lidding film is relatively fragmented, with the top producers accounting for about 10% to 15% of the total market. Growth prospects include expanding market share through mergers and acquisitions and investing in developing countries, as well as the technological advancement in consumable supplies for histology and cytology, which is driving the target market's expansion.
Market Restraints
Mechanical recycling is a hurdle to the market's growth because many multi-layered barrier film designs incorporate more than one type of plastic. Since environmental protection has become a top priority over time, biodegradability has grown to be a substantial obstacle that is severely limiting the market growth for high barrier lidding films.
Additionally, factors including susceptibility to wear and tear, high price, and consumer desire for eco-friendly goods may hinder the market's growth.
Market Challenges
The lack of raw materials is expected to pose a challenge to the market's expansion over the forecast period, while growing environmental concerns about the effects of plastic disposal and the inability of these films to protect food products from physical and chemical damage are expected to act as major restraints.
Strategic Outlook and Future Directions
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Market Value by Segment (2030)
Value (USD Mn)
High Barrier Lidding Films
Specialty Lidding Films
Breathable Lidding Films
Dual-Ovenable Lidding Films
Companies
Key companies profiled in Lidding Films Market
Profiles of 103 companies operating in the Lidding Films Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
Showing 103 of 103 companies
Impak Film
Impak Films US LLC
Manufacturing & Construction
Company Headquarters: Georgia, US Founded: 2011 Workforce: NA Company Working: Impak Films US LLC provides flexible packaging services in the United States and Canada. Impak Films focused on providing customers with value-added solutions that meet the technical requirements of the application without regard for the type of film recommended and within budgetary constraints. Impak Films strives to stay on the cutting edge of technology when developing new films for existing and emerging markets. It has built a reliable network of manufacturers with world class production facilities, laboratories, technical expertise and comply with regulatory statutes in the EU, U.S., Canada and many other countries.
RevenueN/A
EmployeesN/A
Market CapN/A
Founded2010
Georgia, US
Plastopil
Plastopil Hazorea Company Ltd
Manufacturing & Construction
Company Headquarters: Israel Founded: 1960 Workforce: 201-500 Company Working: Plastopil Hazorea Company Ltd. is a plastic packaging manufacturer. It creates, manufactures, and sells a wide range of flexible barrier films and technologically advanced packaging solutions that improve the shelf-life and presentation of chilled foods. despite the fact that it is the best in the world. Plastopil Hazorea is a publicly traded company owned by Kibbutz Hazorea (78.6%). It currently operates two manufacturing facilities. Plastopil Hazorea Ltd, the main site, is located in northern Israel, and the European site is located in France. Plastopil BV is a company based in the Netherlands. Plastopil has established a dedicated international network of distributors to serve our customers all over the world.
RevenueN/A
Employees500
Market CapN/A
Founded1959
Israel
Mondi Plc
Mondi Plc
Manufacturing & Construction
Company Headquarters: Weybridge, UK Founded: 1967 Workforce: 26,000 Company Working: Mondi Plc (Mondi) is a paper and packaging solutions provider. It produces and sells pulp, paper, and flexible plastic packaging. Packaging paper and consumer packaging products, uncoated fine paper, and specialty products are all part of its portfolio. In addition, the company manages forests and converts packaging papers into industrial bags and specialty extrusion-coated solutions. Its products are used in a variety of industries, including automotive, building and construction, chemicals and hazardous materials, farming and agriculture, office and printing paper, photographic and graphic, toiletries and hygiene, and food. The firm operates in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Revenue$8.2B
Employees26,000
Market CapN/A
Founded1966
Weybridge, UK
Flair Flex
Flair Flexible Packaging Corporation
Manufacturing & Construction
Company Headquarters: Canada Founded: 1992 Workforce: 201-500 Company Working: Flair Flexible Packaging Corporation is a fully integrated supplier of food and non-food flexible film materials, technology, and design solutions. It also provides custom and stock bags, pouches, and roll stock films to customers based on their specific product needs. Flair offers services that benefit our customers in all aspects of flexible packaging in addition to high-quality products. Flair has a global customer base.
RevenueN/A
Employees500
Market CapN/A
Founded1991
Canada
CLIFTON PA
CLIFTON PACKAGING GROUP LIMITED
Manufacturing & Construction
Company Headquarters: UK Founded: 1981 Workforce: ~200 Company Working: Clifton Packaging Group Limited (Clifton Packaging) is a leader in offering packaging products, packing machinery, and contract packing primarily for the food industry. It provides complete packaging solutions for the flexible packaging market. The company’s product portfolio comprises two product lines, namely, flexible films and packaging pouches. Flexible films include antibac AGP, printed films, plain films, barrier films, lidding films, ovenable films, thermoforming films, metalized films, and de-metalized films. Packaging pouches include retort pouches, three side seal pouches, brick packs, fin/lap seal pouches, gas flush pouches, quad seal pouches, shaped pouches, side gusset pouches, spouted pouches, stand-up pouches, ovenable pouches, and zipper pouches. The company’s products have applications in snack food, confectionery, bakery, health food, wet protein, and other FMCG markets.
RevenueN/A
Employees200
Market CapN/A
Founded1980
UK
WIPAK WALS
WIPAK WALSRODE GMBH & CO. KG
Manufacturing & Construction
Company Headquarters: Germany Founded: 1969 Workforce: ~1,800 Company Working: Wipak is a leading developer and manufacturer of highly innovative premium-quality flexible packaging solutions for food products and medical instruments and devices. The company is a part of the Wihuri Group. Wihuri´s Packaging business includes the production of packaging materials and solutions for the food and pharmaceutical industries in Europe and North America. Its packaging division comprises two international brands, namely, WIPAK (Europe and Asia) and WINPAK (North America). Wipak specializes in manufacturing sophisticated multilayer and high barrier films. It provides food packaging, meat fish and poultry packaging, cheese and dairy packaging, and pet and baby food packaging solutions in the food packaging product category. Its medical packaging solutions include medical, medical device, and hospital sterilization packaging. The company has 11 manufacturing plants and offices in Europe and Asia.
RevenueN/A
Employees1,800
Market CapN/A
Founded1968
Germany
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