Stretch Hood Films Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth 2032

Stretch Hood Films Industry Prospective:

The global stretch hood films market size was worth around USD 1026.66 million in 2023 and is predicted to grow to around USD 2139.41 million by 2032 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 8.5% between 2024 and 2032.

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In order to give the users of this report a comprehensive view of the stretch hood films, we have included a competitive landscape and an analysis of Porter’s Five Forces model for the market. The study encompasses a market attractiveness analysis, wherein all the segments are benchmarked based on their market size, growth rate, and general attractiveness.

Stretch Hood Films Market: Growth Drivers

A stretch hood film is sealed and stretched on the palletized load to secure the contents of the pallet. It is a reliable packaging solution that is used in a wide range of products to reduce damage during transportation and logistics. It offers specific properties, such as flexibility, elasticity, firmness, stability, weather protection, and transparency. Moreover, stretch hood film is a multilayer material with different thickness and compositions. These films are generally composed of one or two layers of low-density polyethylene that offer elasticity and other additional layers to enhance film resistance to perforation and tearing. These films also contain additives for anti-condensation and UV protection.

The growing demand for stretch hood films for packaging across various industries, such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and cosmetics, is likely to drive the stretch hood films market globally in the future. Stretch hood films are cost-effective in nature as compared to the other wrapping solutions, such as stretch wraps and shrink wraps. They help in reducing film wastage and overall packaging charges, which makes them more preferable than the other wrapping solutions. This, in turn, is further expected to contribute toward the stretch hood films market growth over the estimated timeframe.

Furthermore, increasing automation in the packaging sector is also projected to fuel the stretch hood films market in the upcoming years. Stretch hood films offer elasticity and effectiveness that enables them to be wrapped around numerous sized pallets. They also have excellent dust and moisture resistant characteristics. Hence, these properties are anticipated to positively influence the growth of the global stretch hood films market in the years ahead. However, several government regulations regarding plastic usage and lack of technology for plastic recycling may hinder the stretch hood films market growth in the upcoming years.

The report provides company market share analysis to give a broader overview of the key players in the market. In addition, the report also covers key strategic developments of the market including acquisitions & mergers, new product launch, agreements, partnerships, collaborations & joint ventures, research & development, and regional expansion of major participants involved in the market on a global and regional basis. Moreover, the study covers price trend analysis and the product portfolio of various companies according to regions.

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Stretch Hood Films Market: Segmentation

The study provides a decisive view of the stretch hood films by segmenting the market based on material, thickness, end-user, and region.

On the basis of material, the global stretch hood films market is segmented into polyethylene (LLDPE, HDPE, and LDPE), elastomers, ethylene vinyl acetate, and others.

Based on thickness, the market for stretch hood films is segmented into up to 50 microns, 50-100 microns, 100-150 microns, and 150 microns and above.

On the basis of end-user, this market is categorized into pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and beverage, home care, and others.

Stretch Hood Films Market: Report Scope

Stretch Hood Films Market: Regional Analysis

The regional segmentation includes the historical and forecast demand for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. This segmentation includes the demand for stretch hood films based on all segments in major countries, such as the UK, Germany, France, the U.S., and China, among others.

By region, Asia Pacific held the largest market share in 2018 and is expected to dominate in the upcoming years. This growth can be attributed to the thriving pharmaceutical and food and beverage sectors, especially in China and India. Moreover, increasing disposable income and busy lifestyles of consumers are fuelling the growing demand for packaged food, which is estimated to propel the use of flexible packaging. This, in turn, is likely to further boost the region’s stretch hood films market growth in the future.

Stretch Hood Films Market: Competitive Analysis

The global stretch hood films market is led by players like:

• NPF Polyfilms
• Gebr Durrbeck Kunststoffe
• Aalmir Plastic Industries
• UAB Umaras
• Manuli Stretch
• Shields Bag and Printing
• Rosenflex Limited
• Muraplast
• RKW Group
• Thrace Synthetic Packaging Limited
• Muller Load Containment Solution
• Integrated Packaging Group
• Trioplast Industrier
• AEP Industries
• Sigma Plastics Group
• Novolex Holdings
• Coveris Holdings

This report segments the global stretch hood films market into:

Global Stretch Hood Films Market: Material Analysis

• Polyethylene
  • LLDPE
  • HDPE
  • LDPE
• Plastomers
• Elastomers
• Ethylene Vinyl Acetate
• Others

Global Stretch Hood Films Market: Thickness Analysis

• Up to 50 Microns
• 50-100 Microns
• 100-150 Microns
• 150 Microns and Above

Global Stretch Hood Films Market: End-User Analysis

• Pharmaceuticals
• Cosmetics
• Food and Beverage
• Homecare
• Others

Global Stretch Hood Films Market: Regional Analysis

• North America
  • The U.S.
• Europe
  • UK
  • France
  • Germany
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
• Latin America
  • Brazil
• Middle East and Africa