농업용 필름 세계 시장 규모는 2024년 116억 9,000만 달러에 달했습니다. IMARC Group은 이 시장이 2033년까지 181억 8,000만 달러에 달하고, 2025-2033년까지 4.78%의 연평균 복합 성장률(CAGR)을 보일 것으로 전망하고 있습니다. 현재 아시아태평양이 시장을 독점하고 있으며, 2024년 시장 점유율은 46.9%에 달할 전망입니다. 지속가능성에 대한 관심이 높아지면서 시장에서는 생분해성 대체품으로 전환이 진행되고 있습니다. 또한, 엄격한 폐기물 관련 법규는 환경 친화적이고 지속 가능한 관행의 채택을 촉진하고 있습니다. 이와는 별도로, 스마트 기술의 활용도가 높아지면서 농업용 필름 시장 점유율이 확대되고 있습니다.
농업용 필름 시장은 농업에 혁명을 불러일으키는 다양한 변화 요인의 영향을 받아 강력한 성장세를 보이고 있습니다. 농작업이 지속적으로 고도화됨에 따라 농업용 필름과 같은 첨단 솔루션에 대한 요구가 증가하고 있습니다. 필름은 작물 생산량 향상, 환경 조건 관리, 불리한 기후 조건으로부터 식물 보호 등 다양한 이유로 널리 활용되고 있습니다. 새로운 농법을 도입하는 것이 온실, 터널, 노지 등에서 사용되는 이러한 필름에 대한 수요를 불러일으키고 있습니다. 세계 인구가 계속 증가함에 따라 식량 수요도 증가하고 있으며, 농업 종사자들은 토지 이용 효율을 최적화하는 기술을 도입하고 있습니다. 폴리에틸렌(PE) 필름과 같은 농업용 필름은 재배 기간을 연장하고, 온도를 조절하며, 해충과 질병으로부터 작물을 보호하기 위해 활용되고 있습니다.
미국의 농업용 필름 산업은 국내 농법에 혁명을 일으키고 있는 다양한 요인들로 인해 강력한 성장세를 보이고 있습니다. 농업 생산성을 향상시키고 인구 증가에 따른 수요를 충족시켜야 한다는 압박이 항상 존재하는 가운데, 농업용 필름과 같은 첨단 솔루션의 채택이 증가하고 있습니다. 식물 보호, 온도 조절, 작물 수확량 증가 등의 목적으로 채택되는 이러한 대안은 전통적인 농업 시스템이나 관리형 환경농업(CEA) 시스템 모두에서 지지를 받고 있습니다. 미국에서는 효율성 향상과 지속가능성 트렌드가 지속적으로 시장을 주도하고 있습니다. 시장의 주요 촉진요인 중 하나는 식량 안보 요건을 달성하기 위해 작물 수확량 향상에 대한 관심이 높아지고 있다는 점입니다. 식량 생산에 대한 요구가 증가함에 따라 농업 종사자들은 토지 활용을 최적화하면서 생산성을 극대화하는 첨단 기술을 채택하고 있습니다. 2025년 미국 농무부 농업서비스국(FSA)은 농업 생산자에게 농업 위험 보상(ARC) 또는 가격 손실 보상(PLC) 프로그램 가입을 독려하고, 선택을 검토하고 계약을 체결할 것을 촉구했습니다. 미국 농무부 농업서비스국(FSA)이 운영하는 두 가지 안전망 이니셔티브는 모두 2025년 농작물 수확기에 작물 가격이나 소득이 크게 하락할 것으로 예상되는 적격 농업인에게 필수적인 소득 지원을 제공하는 프로그램입니다.
생분해성 제품 채택
지속가능성에 대한 관심이 높아지면서 생분해성 대체품으로의 전환이 촉진되고 있습니다. 이러한 추세는 규제에 대한 압력이 증가하고 농업 종사자들이 환경 발자국을 줄이기 위해 친환경적인 해결책을 모색하는 가운데 인기를 끌고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 전 세계 온실가스(GHG) 배출량은 1990년부터 2021년까지 51% 증가했습니다. 2024년 7월, BASF는 농업용 플라스틱 소재의 사용을 탐색하여 전 세계 필름 가공업체와 생산자를 지원하기 위해 Tinuvin NOR 211 AR을 개발했습니다. 이 혁신적인 고효율 열 및 광 안정제는 염소 및 황과 같은 높은 수준의 무기 물질에 대한 내성을 필요로 하는 농업용 플라스틱의 내구성을 보호하고 연장합니다. Tinuvin NOR 211 AR은 열 스트레스, 자외선 노출, 작물 관리 및 소독에 자주 사용되는 무기 화학 물질에 노출되는 농업용 플라스틱에 유용한 솔루션을 제공합니다. 이것이 농업용 필름 시장 규모를 키우고 있습니다.
스마트 기술 활용 확대
농업 종사자들은 첨단 기술을 통해 작물 생산을 최적화하기 위해 노력하고 있으며, 이는 농업용 필름 시장의 성장을 가속하고 있습니다. 예를 들어, 캘리포니아 포도밭의 AI 시스템은 수확량을 25% 증가시키고 물을 20% 절약했습니다. 스마트 필름은 온실이나 노지 내 빛, 온도, 습도 수준을 조절할 수 있는 센서와 반응 물질을 내장하여 특수하게 설계된 것입니다. 2024년 3월, 인도 농업연구위원회(ICAR)의 일부인 중앙 괴경 작물 연구소(CTCRI)는 스마트 농업을 위해 설계된 IoT 장치인 e-crop을 발표했습니다. 토양 수분, 영양 수준, 기상 조건을 고려하여 작물의 발달을 즉각적으로 촉진합니다. 이는 농업용 필름 시장 가격 동향을 나타냅니다. 이 최신 기술은 사물인터넷(IoT) 장치를 농장 시스템에 통합하여 작물 관리를 촉진하고 농장 필름 시장 가격 동향을 지원하는 현재 추세의 대표적인 예입니다. 현재 진행 중인 지능형 농업 기술의 발전과 도입은 선진국과 신흥국 모두에서 특수 필름에 대한 수요를 촉진하고 있습니다.
폐기물 규제 확산
폐기물 규제의 확산은 농업용 필름 시장에 큰 영향을 미치고 있으며, 환경 친화적이고 지속 가능한 관행이 더욱 강조되고 있기 때문에 농업용 필름 시장 전망은 양호합니다. 농업용 필름은 사용 후 폐기 및 제거의 번거로움을 없애고 토양을 풍요롭게 하는 등의 장점이 있습니다. 필름은 기존에는 환경 폐기물을 발생시킨다는 단점이 있었으나, 이러한 폐기물을 최소화할 필요성이 높아지면서 대체 필름이 요구되고 있습니다. 그 결과, 제조업체들은 내구성과 생분해성의 균형을 맞춘 새로운 배합을 고안하여 레토르트화를 추진하고 있습니다. 이러한 개발로 농업용 필름은 농업 산업의 요구를 충족시킬 뿐만 아니라 지속가능성 목표에 부합하고 농업의 이산화탄소 배출량을 줄이기 위해 노력하고 있습니다. 농업용 필름은 사용 후 폐기하거나 제거할 필요가 없어 인건비 절감, 토양 건강성 향상 등의 이점이 있습니다. 제조업체는 이러한 수요를 충족시키기 위해 내구성과 생분해성의 균형을 맞춘 새로운 제형을 출시하여 농업 성능 요구 사항과 지속가능성 목표를 모두 충족시킵니다. 2024년 3월, 베리세계의 유럽 연질 필름 사업부는 바르셀로나에서 열린 Applied Market Information(AMI) 주최의 세 가지 행사에서 농업용 필름과 파우치의 최신 개발을 발표했습니다.(AMI)가 스페인 바르셀로나, 발렌시아에서 열린 세 차례의 행사에서 농업용 필름 및 파우치의 최신 개발을 발표했습니다.
The global agricultural films market size was valued at USD 11.69 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 18.18 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.78% from 2025-2033. Asia Pacific currently dominates the market, holding a market share of 46.9% in 2024. The growing emphasis on sustainability is prompting a shift towards biodegradable alternatives in the market. Moreover, stringent waste laws are encouraging the adoption of environment friendly and sustainable practices. Apart from this, the elevating use of smart technologies is expanding the agricultural films market share.
The market for agricultural films is experiencing robust growth as it is influenced by a variety of changing factors that are revolutionizing the agricultural industry. With farming practices constantly becoming more advanced, the need for advanced solutions like agricultural films is rising. The films are utilized extensively for a variety of reasons such as improving crop output, managing environmental conditions, and safeguarding plants against unfavorable climate conditions. The practice of embracing new agricultural methods is catalyzing the demand for such films, which are being used in greenhouses, tunnels, and open fields. With the world's population still growing, the demand for food is also increasing, with farmers embracing technologies that can optimize land use efficiency. Agricultural films like polyethylene (PE) films are utilized to prolong the growing season, control temperature, and defend crops against pests and diseases.
The United States agricultural films industry is growing at a strong rate, driven by a mix of factors that are revolutionizing farming practices in the country. With the ever-present pressure to boost agricultural productivity and keep up with the demands of an increasing population, the take-up of cutting-edge solutions, such as agricultural films, is growing. These alternatives, employed for purposes like plant protection, temperature control, and increasing crop yield, are gaining traction in both traditional and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) systems. The efficiency improvement and sustainability trend are constantly driving the market in the US. One of the key drivers for the market is the growing emphasis on enhancing crop yields to achieve food security requirements. As the requirement for food production goes up, farmers are embracing sophisticated technologies that maximize productivity while optimizing the use of land. In 2025, the USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) encouraged agricultural producers to enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs to review elections and sign contracts. Both the safety net initiatives, administered by USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA), offer essential income assistance to qualifying farmers facing significant drops in crop prices or revenues for the 2025 crop year.
Adoption of Biodegradable Variants
The growing emphasis on sustainability is prompting a shift towards biodegradable alternatives. This trend is gaining popularity as regulatory pressures increase and farmers seek eco-friendly solutions to reduce their environmental footprint. For instance, global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions grew by 51% from 1990 to 2021. In July 2024, BASF developed Tinuvin NOR 211 AR to support film converters and producers globally in navigating the use of plastic materials in agricultural applications. This innovative high-efficiency heat and light stabilizer safeguards and extends the durability of agricultural plastics needing resistance to elevated levels of inorganic substances such as chlorine and sulfur. Tinuvin NOR 211 AR presents a valuable solution for agricultural plastics subjected to severe thermal stress, UV exposure, and inorganic chemicals frequently utilized in crop management and disinfection. This is raising the market value of agricultural films.
Elevating Use of Smart Technologies
Farmers seek to optimize crop production via advanced technologies, thereby impelling the agricultural films market growth. For instance, AI systems in California vineyards led to a 25% increase in yield and 20% water savings. Smart films are specifically designed with embedded sensors or responsive materials that can regulate light, temperature, and humidity levels within greenhouses or open fields. In March 2024, the Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI), part of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), launched an e-crop, an IoT device designed for smart agriculture. It promotes crop development instantly by considering soil moisture, nutrient levels, and weather conditions. This represents agricultural films market price trends. This latest technology is a prime example of the current trend of integrating Internet of things (IoT) devices with farm systems to further crop management and aid market price influences for farm films. The ongoing evolution and implementation of intelligent farm technologies are fueling the demand for specialty films both in developed and developing countries.
Widespread Popularity of Waste Regulations
The widespread popularity of waste laws is intensely impacting the market for agricultural films, with more focus being placed on environment friendly and sustainable practices, thereby offering a favorable agricultural films market outlook. Agricultural films have several advantages, including saving on labor and enriching the soil by preventing the need to dispose of them after use and remove them. Films traditionally have the drawback of causing environmental waste, but with a growing need for minimizing such waste, alternative films are in demand. Consequently, manufacturers are retorting by creating novel formulations that balance durability and biodegradability. These developments ensure agricultural films not only satisfy the performance needs of the agricultural industry but also are aligned with sustainability objectives, working to decrease the carbon footprint of agriculture operations. Agricultural films provide benefits like reduced labor costs and improved soil health, as they eliminate the need for disposal after use and removal. Manufacturers are responding to this demand by launching new formulations that balance durability with biodegradability, thereby meeting both agricultural performance requirements and sustainability goals. In March 2024, Berry Global's European flexible films division showcased its latest developments in agricultural films and pouches at three events hosted by Applied Market Information Ltd. (AMI) in Barcelona and Valencia, Spain.
Linear low-density polyethylene stands as the largest component in 2024, holding 49.7% of the market. Films made with linear low-density polyethylene agricultural films have gained traction owing to their excellent flexibility, durability, and cost efficiency, which makes them a preferred choice for several agricultural applications like silage wraps. This is elevating the agricultural films market statistics. Another significant advantage of LLDPE is its ability to offer superior light diffusion and thermal insulation. By regulating light and temperature, LLDPE films are helping to create optimal growing conditions, improving crop yields and extending the growing season. Additionally, the material's low-density structure is contributing to cost savings, as it requires less energy to produce compared to other polyethylene variants. The ongoing trend of adopting more sustainable farming practices is also benefiting from the use of LLDPE, as it is being produced with recyclable properties, aligning with the global push toward reducing environmental impact.
Mulching leads the market with 44.7% of market share in 2024. It is an important tool for modern farming, offering benefits such as improved weed suppression, moisture retention, and enhanced soil temperature regulation. Moreover, it creates a controlled environment for crops, thereby leading to more efficient water usage and higher yields. In addition to conserving moisture, mulching is also enhancing soil health by preventing weed growth. By blocking sunlight from reaching weed seeds, mulching is reducing competition for nutrients, water, and space, allowing crops to grow more efficiently. Furthermore, organic mulches are continuously improving soil fertility as they decompose, enriching the soil with essential nutrients and organic matter. Mulching is also playing a significant role in reducing soil erosion, especially in areas with heavy rainfall or wind. By creating a protective layer on the soil surface, mulching is minimizing soil displacement and preserving the integrity of the land. As sustainability becomes a greater focus in agriculture, farmers are increasingly adopting mulching practices to improve crop health, reduce input costs, and promote environmental stewardship.
In 2024, Asia-Pacific accounted for the largest market share of 46.9%. The market is currently experiencing rapid growth, driven by various factors that are shaping the region's agricultural landscape. As the demand for food continues to rise alongside the growing population, farmers in the region are adopting advanced technologies, including agricultural films, to improve crop productivity and efficiency. Agricultural films are used in numerous applications, such as greenhouse covers, mulching, and crop protection, offering significant benefits like temperature regulation, soil moisture retention, and pest control. The heightened adoption of these films is contributing to the market growth in the region. With the region being home to some of the world's most populous countries, the need for food security is continuously driving innovations in agricultural practices. Agricultural films, such as those made from polyethylene and biodegradable materials, are utilized to create optimal growing conditions by controlling factors like temperature, humidity, and light exposure. Farmers are relying on these films to extend growing seasons and enhance overall crop health.
United States Agricultural Films Market Analysis
The United States is experiencing increasing agricultural films adoption, holding a share of 83.20%, due to the growing focus on sustainable farming. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in 2023, USDA invested over USD 46 Million in the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. Farmers are integrating mulching films, greenhouse covers, and silage films to enhance soil health, reduce water usage, and improve crop productivity. The emphasis on biodegradable and recyclable films is accelerating as environmental concerns shape agricultural practices. Technological advancements in film materials are supporting higher durability and better light diffusion, further optimizing plant growth. With sustainability initiatives gaining traction, agricultural film adoption continues to expand, supporting long-term resource efficiency. The demand for precision agriculture tools incorporating protective films is also rising, ensuring optimized land utilization and controlled farming environments. As sustainable farming remains a central priority, agricultural film adoption is expected to maintain its upward trajectory.
Asia Pacific Agricultural Films Market Analysis
Asia-Pacific is witnessing significant agricultural films adoption due to the growing investment in agriculture startups. For instance, as of 2024, the number of agri startups jumped multifold to 7,000 in the last nine years in India. These startups are developing advanced mulching and greenhouse films to enhance crop yield and reduce dependency on chemical treatments. The rising demand for efficient irrigation solutions is driving the deployment of water-retaining plastic films to conserve moisture and improve soil conditions. Supportive government policies promoting modern farming techniques further fuel the adoption of innovative films for enhanced agricultural efficiency. With increased investment in smart farming, biodegradable and UV-resistant agricultural films are gaining prominence, ensuring better pest management and controlled crop environments. The integration of data-driven agriculture solutions is also expanding, leveraging high-performance films for improved farm productivity and sustainability, making agricultural films a key component in regional farming advancements.
Europe Agricultural Films Market Analysis
Europe is witnessing extensive agricultural films adoption due to the growing focus on greenhouse gas reduction. For instance, the EU has a planned target for 2030 of a 55 % net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Farmers are increasingly utilizing low-carbon footprint films to minimize agricultural emissions while improving soil conservation. The shift toward biodegradable alternatives is gaining momentum, reducing reliance on conventional plastic-based films that contribute to environmental pollution. High-tech greenhouse films with enhanced thermal regulations are being deployed to optimize energy efficiency, further lowering greenhouse gas emissions. With regulatory frameworks encouraging eco-friendly practices, manufacturers are introducing recyclable and compostable films to align with carbon neutrality targets. Research initiatives focused on sustainable polymers are enhancing film durability and effectiveness. As industries strive to minimize environmental impact, agricultural films adoption is expected to grow in alignment with greenhouse gas reduction efforts.
Latin America Agricultural Films Market Analysis
Latin America is seeing increased agricultural films adoption as agriculture production expands, necessitating efficient farming solutions. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), crop production in Brazil reached an all-time high of 308 million metric tons in 2021. Farmers are utilizing mulch and silage films to improve water retention, pest management, and crop quality in diverse climates. Enhanced productivity is driving demand for high-durability and UV-resistant films, optimizing harvest cycles. Government initiatives promoting sustainable agricultural techniques are further accelerating film adoption.
Middle East and Africa Agricultural Films Market Analysis
The adoption of agricultural films is increasing in the Middle East and Africa due to heightened investments in agricultural innovation. For example, in 2024, the Gates Foundation and the U.A.E. jointly invested USD 200 Million in agricultural innovation to utilize AI and technology in addressing urgent and future challenges to food systems resulting from climate change. Farmers are incorporating advanced films to safeguard soil, maintain moisture, and enhance climate resilience. The use of UV-resistant films is increasing, aiding in the production of high-yield crops in difficult conditions.
Market players in the agricultural films sector are continuously innovating to meet the heightened demands of the agricultural industry. Key activities include the development of new film formulations that offer enhanced durability, biodegradability, and environmental sustainability. Companies are investing in research and development (R&D) to create smart agricultural films embedded with sensors that regulate temperature, humidity, and light for optimized crop growth. Additionally, major players are focusing on expanding their product portfolios to include films suitable for a variety of farming practices, including organic and controlled environment agriculture. As per the agricultural films market forecast, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and collaborations are expected to become common as companies aim to strengthen their market position and cater to the growing demand for sustainable agricultural solutions across global markets.