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Breathable Films Market Analysis and Key Trends:
Opportunities Ahead 2024-2032
The global breathable films market size was USD 3.26 billion in 2023 and is projected to
grow from USD 3.52 billion in 2024 to USD 6.58 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 8% during
the 2024-2032 period. This vital information is presented by Fortune Business
Insights™, in its report, titled, “Breathable Films Market, 2024-2032.” Factors such
as the ability to provide moisture control in various products and rising demand from
food packaging will drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Additionally, prominent players are offering breathable textile backsheet, which will
boost the market growth.
Segments
 By Material Type:
o Polyethylene (PE): The most commonly used material in breathable
films, especially in hygiene and medical applications, due to its flexibility
and strength.
o Polyurethane (PU): Known for its softness and elasticity, PU films are
gaining popularity in the textile and medical sectors.
o Polypropylene (PP): Used in applications that require durability and
resistance to high temperatures.
o Others (Co-Polyamides, Polyester): Specialized materials for niche
applications.
 By Application:
o Hygiene & Personal Care: Largest segment, driven by increasing use in
baby diapers, adult incontinence products, and feminine hygiene products.
o Medical: Growing use in surgical gowns, drapes, and wound care
products.
o Food Packaging: Use of breathable films in food packaging for moisture
control and freshness preservation.
o Construction: Use in roofing and wall membranes to allow vapor release
while maintaining waterproofing.
o Others (Textiles, Agriculture): Growing demand in specialty
applications, including performance apparel and agriculture films.
 By Region:
o North America: Largest market due to high demand in hygiene products
and healthcare applications.
o Europe: Significant market share, driven by stringent regulations and
increasing demand for eco-friendly products.
o Asia-Pacific: Expected to witness the fastest growth due to rising
populations, increasing disposable income, and growing healthcare and
hygiene awareness.
o Rest of the World: Moderate growth driven by construction and
packaging industries.
Report Coverage
The report provides a detailed analysis by capturing critical aspects including leading
companies, types, and applications. Additionally, the report contains ongoing industry
developments and highlights ongoing market trends to present readers with a
comprehensive prospect. Also, the report encompasses an analytical forecast at the

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global, regional, and a local level to further provide valuable insights into the sector. The
report further encompasses factors that are expected to impact the market in a
positive/negative manner.
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Drivers & Restraints
Rising Demand for Baby Diapers to Augment Market Share
Factors such as rising population, increasing demand for hygiene & comfortableness, and
rising need for baby diapers will boost the breathable films market growth during the
forecast period. Additionally, rising per-capita income, increasing population of per-
capita, and rising population of working mothers will increase the footprint of the
market. Also, prominent players offering breathable textile backsheet will further fuel the
growth of the market.
However, volatility in raw material pricing will hinder the growth of the market during
the forecast period to a certain extent.
Regional Insights
Asia Pacific to Dominate Prominent Share due to Rising
Demand from Pharmaceutical & Personal Care Products
Asia Pacific will occupy the largest breathable films market share during the forecast
period due to increasing population and rising population from working mothers in the
region. Additionally, rising demand from various sectors including pharmaceutical,
personal care products, and food & beverages along with rising per-capita income among
consumers will boost the growth of the market. Rising consumer awareness, increasing
investment activities, and rising demand for processed foods will drive the market
volume.
North America will hold a significant market share in terms of global contribution, owing
to expanding construction industry and increasing building & architecture in the U.S. and
Canada among others. Rising demand in terms of food packaging, heavy-duty snacks,
and shopping bags will further fuel the growth of the market.
Competitive Landscape
Product Development & Mergers & Acquisitions to Bolster
Market Share
The market is extremely fragmented with many dominant players operating in the
industry. Dominant players are focused on increasing production capacity, mergers &
acquisitions, improving product launches, and collaborations to increase market
presence. For example, in November 2021, Polytex Fibers launched its line of recyclable
films and bags produced from polyethylene. Others are focused on expanding its product
outreach on a global scale to increase revenue.

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Industry Development
 February 2021 - Dow entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
Lucro Plastecycle, an Indian recycling company for the development and
introduction of post-consumer recycled (PCR) based polyethylene (PE) film
solutions in India. The agreement will allow Dow to launch a close-the-loop
packaging solution to boost a circular economy in India, and additionally expand
the company’s plastics circularity portfolio in Asia Pacific.
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List of Key Players Present in the Market
 Arkema (Colombes, France)
 Fatra, a.s. (Napajedla, Czechia)
 NITTO DENKO CORPORATION (Osaka, Japan)
 RKW Group (Mannheim, Germany)
 Covestro AG (Leverkusen, Germany)
 Skymark (Scunthorpe, U.K.)
 SILON (Sezimovo Ústí II, Czech Republic)
 TEC LINE INDUSTRIES (Rajkot, India)
 DSM Engineering Plastics (Heerlen, Netherlands)
 AMERICAN POLYFILM, INC. (Connecticut, U.S.)

Imerys (Paris, France)
 TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC. (Tokyo, Japan)