Global PU Films Market Size By Type (Polyester PU Films, Polyether PU Films), By Function (Thermoplastic-Based PU Films, Thermoset-Based PU Films), By End-Use Industry (Textile & Leisure, Automotive & Aerospace), By Geographic Scope And Forecast
PU Films Market size was valued at USD 605.5 Million in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 1168.9 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.58% from 2023 to 2030. Growing demand for luxury cars & premium passenger cars and extensive usage of PU films for patient care, in surgical applications, & laboratories are expected to stimulate the market over the predicted years. The Global PU Films Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.
Global PU Films Market Definition
Polyurethane Films are commonly known as Urethane films. These films usually have application in medical, food, and industrial markets due to their properties of overall strength and resistance to moisture, chemicals, & abrasion. It is an elastic, clear film without any plasticizers. PU films are ideal for outdoor applications, medical devices, food contact applications, and surface protection.
Additionally, these films come in a range of durometers and hardnesses. Based on the type, the market is classified into Polyester PU Films and Polyether PU Films. Based on the function, Thermoplastic-Based PU Films and Thermoset-Based PU Films. In terms of end-use industry, the market is bifurcated into Textile & Leisure, Automotive & Aerospace, Medical, and Others.
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Global PU Films Market Overview
Growing demand for luxury cars and premium passenger cars is expected to stimulate the market over the predicted years. Also, extensive usage of PU films for patient care, in surgical applications, and laboratories expects a boost to the market in the coming years. Additionally, properties of PU films such as excellent tensile strength & low-temperature flexibility and they are highly cost-efficient & easy to process nature are predicted to fuel the market during the forecasted period. Some limitations and difficulties may prevent the market from expanding. The high price of PU films is probably going to hinder the market.
Global PU Films Market Segmentation Analysis
The Global PU Films Market is Segmented on the basis of Type, Function, End-Use Industry, And Geography.
PU Films Market, By Type
Polyester PU Films
Polyether PU Films
Based on Type, the market is segmented into Polyester PU Films and Polyether PU Films. The Polyester PU Films segment is expected to hold the largest market share. The factors can be attributed to its lower cost than that polyether films and its increasing consumption in the textile & leisure industry.
PU Films Market, By
Function
Thermoplastic-Based PU Films
Thermoset-Based PU Films
Based on Function, the market is segmented into Thermoplastic-Based PU Films and Thermoset-Based PU Films. Thermoplastic-Based PU Films are predicted to hold the most significant CAGR in the forecasted period due to their easy processability and their major application areas.
PU Films Market, By
End-Use Industry
Textile & Leisure
Textile
Sports & Leisure
Automotive & Aerospace
Paint Protection
Sound Dampening
Medical
Wound Care
Surgical Tools
Others
Based on End-Use Industry, the market is segmented into Textile & Leisure, Automotive & Aerospace, Medical, and Others. Textile & Leisure are anticipated to hold the largest market share. The factors can be credited for the rising use of PU films in the manufacturing of textiles.
PU Films Market, By
Geography
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Rest of the world
Based on Regional Analysis, The Global PU Films Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the world. The largest share in the market will be dominated by the Asia Pacific owing to the demand for luxury and premium automobiles, which use PU films for paint protection application in this region.
Key Players
The "Global PU Films Market" study report will provide a valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market including some of the major players such as
Altierre Corp., Displaydata Ltd., Pricer AB, SES-imagotag, E Ink Holdings, Inc., Teraoka Seiko Co., Ltd., M2communication., Opticon Sensors Europe, NZ PU Filmsling, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, and Diebold Nixdorf.
Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.
Key Developments
Partnerships, Collaborations, and Agreements
In June 2021, Nexeo Plastics which a leading company in the distribution of thermoplastics resin has announced a collaboration with Covestro AG which produces a variety of polycarbonate and polyurethane-based raw materials. The aim of this collaboration is to launch Addigy(R) FPB 2684 3D Polycarbonate/ABS 3D printing filament.
Mergers and Acquisitions
In November 2019, AdvanSource Biomaterials Corporation has been acquired by Mitsubishi Chemical Performance Polymers Inc. which is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings America Inc.'s. The acquisition deal was finalized at USD 7.25 million in cash. The acquisition will expand the company's product portfolio and accelerate market development.
In April 2021, The Scapa Group PLC which is a UK-based leading design, innovation, and manufacturing solutions provider for industrial and healthcare markets has been acquired by Schweitzer-Mauduit International (SWM). This acquisition will significantly expand the Company's design, innovation, and formulation capabilities in order to bring a variety of new converting and coating technologies.
Product Launches and Product Expansions
In July 2019, Schweitzer-Mauduit International (SWM) has expanded its thermoplastic-based PU films manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China. The aim of this expansion is to meet the increase in demand for the protective film business in the Asia Pacific region.
In August 2018, Avery Dennison which is a leading material science and manufacturing company has launched SPF-XI supreme protection film which is a next-generation premium conformable polyurethane (PU) film which has 'self-healing' capabilities.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION OF GLOBAL PU FILMS MARKET
1.1 Overview of the Market
1.2 Scope of Report
1.3 Assumptions
2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY OF VERIFIED MARKET RESEARCH