BOPP Films Demand, Production Capacity, Volume and Value Range and Industry Outlook Report Till 2036

Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene Films (BOPP)

BOPP films are produced by stretching polypropylene film so that polymeric chains are parallelly oriented to the plane of the film. BOPP film offers properties such as high strength, optical clarity, high barrier properties, moisture resistance, etc. The major end-use industry of BOPP is packaging where it is consumed in making wraps, bags & pouches etc. Other than the packaging, it has industrial applications in making tapes, labels, printings, lamination, etc.

The market of BOPP film is driven by flexible packaging industry. Food packaging is one of the leading applications of BOPP for flexible packaging. The demand of BOPP in the food packaging industry is driven by the need to increase the shelf life of food. Owing to the barrier properties of BOPP film, it extends the shelf life of the product and reduces food waste. There are also many investments going on in advanced packaging technology such as intelligent packaging and engineering science to increase the shelf life of the product which enables flexible packaging and drives the demand of BOPP films. In addition to this, the good heat seal strength property of BOPP film to protect the quality of food is also driving the demand of BOPP film in the food packaging industry.

Packaged food and sustainable packaging solutions were high in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic due to rising awareness towards safety leading to an increase in consumption of BOPP films. Further, changing consumer lifestyles, growing demand for convenience food and the rapidly growing E-commerce sector is fuelling the demand of the packaged food industry which will drive the demand of BOPP films.

The relatively low carbon footprint of BOPP films than other plastic film substrates and its eco-friendly nature makes it the second most preferred choice of packaging material after cellulose film in the flexible food packaging industry. Additionally, the recyclability and compatibility of BOPP films with sustainable packaging initiatives is also driving their demand in food packaging industry.

BOPP films are expected to grow in demand during 2024-2032 driven by technological advancements, regulatory compliance, changing market trends, globalization etc.

The market of BOPP films was dominated by the Asia-Pacific region in 2021 on the back of the presence of major producing hubs in countries such as China and India, the rising population in the region, the growing rate of urbanization, rising disposable income and expanding industries.

The key players in the BOPP films market are SIBUR, Cosmo Films Limited, Jindal Poly Films Limited, and Tagleef Industries. As per the latest data, major BOPP films producer is estimated to have their capacity exceed several thousand metric tons annually. The exact production capacity varies over time on the back of continuous industry developments and company-specific strategies.

Recent Developments

• In November 2021, Cosmo Films launched Enhanced Barrier Metalized BOPP film for flexible packaging applications such as adhesive lamination, food products packaging and personal care products.
• Cosmos Films Limited will install a new production line of BOPP film at Aurangabad, India with an investment of about Rs, 350 Cr as announced by Cosmos in 2021. The production is expected to start by 2025.