Breathable Films Market Size & Share, by Type (Polypropylene, Polyethylene, Polyurethane); Technology (Micro-Porous, Monolithic); End-user (Food Packaging, Hygiene & Personal Care, Textile, Medical) - Global Supply & Demand Analysis, Growth Forecasts, Statistics Report 2023-2033

Global Breathable Films Market Definition

Breathable films are made of polymer used for the absorption of moisture in diapers, feminine hygiene products, and any packaging. The polyethylene used in these films is used for manufacturing microporous films in the hygiene industry. The breathable films act as barrier films in diapers, surgical drapes, sanitary pads, adult incontinence, and other hygienic products by absorbing moisture. These films reduce the chances of skin irritation and infections caused by wetness.

Global Breathable Films Market: Key Insights

Global Breathable Films Market Size, Forecast, and Trend Highlights Over 2023 - 2033

The global breathable films market is estimated to garner a revenue of ~USD 5.5 Billion by the end of 2033 by growing at a CAGR of ~6% over the forecast period, i.e., 2023 – 2033. Further, the market generated a revenue of ~USD 3 Billion in the year 2022. The growth of the market can primarily be attributed to the growing awareness of feminine hygiene across the globe, increasing e-commerce sales platforms, and growing economic status. For instance, in 2019, approximately 25% of women aged between 15 to 49 were projected to use around 1 billion pads or tampons per day.

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Global breathable films market trends such as significant demand for breathable films in pharmaceuticals and growing awareness of personal hygiene are projected to influence the growth of the hygiene breathable films market positively over the forecast period. For instance, in 2020, the pharmaceutical industry was estimated to generate total revenue of around USD 1 trillion across the globe. Moreover, booming spending in pharma and a higher prevalence of hygiene-related diseases are further expected to hike the growth of the market during the forecast period. As of 2020, the pharmaceutical industry received total spending of around USD 195 billion worldwide. Hence all these factors are anticipated to propel the growth of the market over the forecast period.

Global Breathable Films Market: Growth Drivers and Challenges

Growth Drivers

• A Higher Demand for Menstrual Products Owing to Rising Awareness Among People- Based on the data released by the World Bank, over 300 million women go through a menstrual cycle while 500 women don’t have access to menstrual products.

Menstruation occurs every month in women of their reproductive age and this period is generally very painful and discomforting for each woman. Although there are many types of solutions available in the market to ease pain and vaginal bleeding, a large number of women prefer sanitary pads globally. Hence, these pads are suggested to be breathable since they are worn for hours and bacteria are trapped inside of them breeding rapidly. In this case, breathable films become beneficial to be utilized in the making of sanitary pads.

• Rising Utilization of Breathable Films in Baby Diapers Production  - As of 2022, the baby diapers segment was projected to reach approximately USD 48 billion.

• Increasing Prevalence of Packaged Food Across the World Owing to Growing Disposable Income- In 2020, about 35% of American adults were estimated to consume ready-to-eat meals.

• Escalating Development and Distribution of Medicine across the Globe- For instance, around USD 1.5 trillion was projected to be spent on medicines in 2021 up from nearly USD 900 billion in 2010.

• The Rising Living Standards and Increasing Spending Capacity of People- The consumer spending in 2021 was USD 66,928 as per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, an increase of 9.1 % from 2020.

Challenges

• Presence of Alternatives in the Market

• Requirement for Higher Initial Investment

• Rising Cultural Barriers for Use of Sanitary Pads

The misconceptions surrounding menstruation and the belief of it is a disease or taboo in many developing countries hampers the market growth. Also, the people are not aware of the pads, they are not educated enough to stop all these rules and regulations. Access to pads is very low in many nations and female children stay at home during menstruation because of this.

The global breathable films market is segmented and analyzed for demand and supply by type into polypropylene, polyethylene, polyurethane, and others, out of which, the polyethylene segment is projected to witness noteworthy growth over the forecast period. The growth of the segment can be accounted to the higher utilization of polyethylene for different tasks such as container manufacturing, dispensing bottles, and others, the low cost of these films, and high absorbency, strength, and permeability. For instance, the total production of polyethylene in 2018 was estimated to be nearly 100 million metric tons and is further estimated to reach approximately 120 million metric tons by 2029.

Global Breathable Films Market Regional Synopsis

The Asia Pacific region breathable films market, amongst the market in all the other regions, is projected to hold the largest market share by the end of 2033. The growth of the market in the region can be ascribed to the growing demand for breathable films in the cloth & textile and food beverage industries. For instance, approximately 52% of the textiles and clothing are exported worldwide from Asia each year. Moreover, increasing disposable income and rising demand for breathable films a pharmaceutical in the region are further anticipated to hike the growth of the market over the forecast period.

Market Segmentation

Our in-depth analysis of the global breathable films market includes the following segments:

Top Featured Companies Dominating the Global Breathable Films Market

• Arkema Group

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• Trioworld Group
• Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
• Fatra, a.s.
• Nitto Denko Corporation 
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• Clopay Plastic Products Co., Inc.
• Mitsui Chemicals, Inc
• The RKW Group