Construction Film Market Report 2026

The construction film market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $18.25 billion in 2025 to $19.21 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in indoor renovation activities, increased adoption of polymer protective materials, rising demand for moisture barrier solutions, expansion of residential construction, availability of low-cost polyolefin resins.

The construction film market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $23.56 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift toward sustainable polymer formulations, rising need for high-performance protective films, expansion of commercial renovation projects, increasing integration of smart building materials, advancements in multilayer film technology. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for uv-resistant construction films, rising adoption of vapor-barrier and moisture-control films, growth in high-strength polymer film usage for protection applications, expansion of translucent and coloured opaque film applications in renovation, advancements in acoustic and antiglare construction film technologies.

The rising popularity of green buildings is expected to boost the growth of the construction film market going forward. Green buildings are structures designed to reduce operating costs, support natural resource conservation, deliver improved energy efficiency, and enhance productivity. The adoption of green buildings is expanding due to stricter environmental regulations that encourage the use of sustainable materials and energy-efficient technologies to lower carbon emissions. The growth of green building construction has increased the use of construction films in such projects because of their high durability and low production costs. For example, in July 2024, the Green Building Council, a US-based non-profit organization, reported that more than 46,000 residential projects received LEED green building certification, marking nearly a 5% increase in new registrations compared to 2023. Therefore, the increasing popularity of green buildings is fueling the growth of the construction film market.

Major companies operating in the construction film market are concentrating on creating innovative products such as weather-resistant printed surface films to improve durability, long-term aesthetics, and maintenance efficiency. Weather-resistant printed surface films are protective treatments that combine high-durability film or coating technology with design versatility and resistance to chemicals and UV exposure. For example, in December 2023, DuPont, a US-based chemical company, introduced its printed Tedlar PVF solutions and PVF coating at the Taipei Building Show. The product offers exceptional weathering resistance backed by more than 60 years of proven performance in harsh environments and supports customized patterns and colors for architectural surfaces while providing UV and weather durability along with resistance to aggressive chemical cleaners. Additionally, the Tedlar PVF coating solution is engineered for both exterior and interior metal building materials, delivering superior chemical resistance, flexibility, and hydrolytic and UV stability compared with traditional coil and extrusion coating resins, helping prevent corrosion, fading, and cracking while incorporating the design flexibility and durability of PVF in coating form.

In January 2023, TeraPlast Group, a construction material manufacturing company based in Romania, announced the acquisition of Brikston Construction Solutions for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to enhance TeraPlast's product portfolio in the construction materials sector and bolster its position in the flexible packaging market. Brikston Construction Solutions, recognized for producing roof tiles, bricks, and other building materials, will complement TeraPlast's current operations and extend its reach within Romania.

Major companies operating in the construction film market are Raven Engineered Films, Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp., Berry Global Inc., Toray Industries Inc., Eastman Chemical Company, The RKW Group, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Dupont Teijin Films, Siliconature Spa, Mondi plc, Dow Inc., 3M Company, Intertape Polymer Group Inc., Jindal Poly Films Limited, Polifilm GmbH, Polyplex Corporation Limited, Uflex Limited, Garware Polyester Limited, Cosmo Films Limited, Flex Films (USA) Inc., Innovia Films, Taghleef Industries LLC, Treofan Germany GmbH & Co. KG, Sealed Air Corporation, Coveris Holdings S.A., Amcor plc, Constantia Flexibles Group GmbH, Novolex Holdings Inc., Sigma Plastics Group, AEP Industries Inc., Poly-America L.P., Atlantis Plastics Inc.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are reshaping the construction film market by increasing the cost of imported polymers such as LDPE, HDPE, PP, PVC, and PET, which elevates production expenses and disrupts availability for film converters. The impact is most pronounced across segments like LDPE/LLDPE and HDPE films, as well as in regions relying heavily on raw material imports, particularly Asia-Pacific and Europe. Despite these challenges, tariffs are encouraging local material sourcing, strengthening domestic film manufacturing capacity, and promoting competitive differentiation through higher-value protective and barrier film innovations.

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Construction films, composed of polymers, serve as protective and storage materials commonly used during indoor construction and renovation projects. These films are applied in applications where properties like antiglare, UV resistance, vapor barriers, durability, acoustic qualities, and high strength are essential.

The primary types of construction films include LDPE (low-density polyethylene) and LLDPE (linear low-density polyethylene), HDPE (high-density polyethylene), PP (polypropylene), PVC (polyvinyl chloride), PVB (polyvinyl butyral), PET/BOPET (polyethylene terephthalate/biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate), and PA/BOPA (polyamide/biaxially oriented polyamide). LDPE and LLDPE offer mechanical and chemical resistance, particularly suitable for tubing used in conveying water, chemicals, and gases. Construction films find diverse applications, including protection and barrier functions, as well as decorative purposes. They are used across various end-user industries, spanning residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the construction films market in 2025. The regions covered in the construction film report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the construction film market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

The construction films market consists of sales of construction films including transparent films translucent films, and coloured opaque films. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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