Antimony-free Films Market - Global Antimony-free Films Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, Regional Outlook, and Forecast 2023-2030 - By Thickness, By Application, By Geographic Coverage and By Company

A comprehensive market intelligence report is recently released by the analyst. It offers a thorough analysis of the global antimony-free films industry, shedding light on its current and potential growth prospects. Despite being in its early stages, the market for antimony-free films is currently valued at approximately US$75 Mn and is expected to gain substantial momentum from the packaging industry's increasing focus on sustainability. Government intervention and regulatory amendments regarding antimony usage in film manufacturing will play a crucial role in shaping the market's development.

Market Snapshot

Report projections indicate that by the year 2030, the worldwide antimony-free films market will reach an estimated value of US$310.1 Mn, paving the way for promising growth in the years ahead. During the period from 2023 to 2030, the adoption of antimony-free films is expected to witness a consistent upswing as countries strive to achieve their sustainability targets for the coming decades. According to the company analyst, the adoption of antimony-free films is set to grow at a promising yet healthy CAGR of 5.7% during this assessment period. The analyst discusses some of the major findings of the report, “The market value will see over four-fold expansion during the forecast period from 2023 to 2030, says the report. PET films continue to dominate the market as the top-selling category, owing to their numerous advantages such as higher tensile strength, dimensional stability, moisture barrier, and recyclability. Regulatory compliance will further bolster their popularity among manufacturers, and consumers alike”.

Segmentation Analysis

During the period of transaction, the food and beverages sector is expected to drive the maximum consumption of antimony-free films for packaging purposes. This is attributable to the surge in popularity of flexible, lightweight, and eco-friendly packaging solutions, especially in F&B packaging. In addition, as industry operators seek cost-efficient packaging innovations, demand for antimony-free films will remain the highest across F&B.

Based on material-wise analysis of the market, PET films retain their lead on the back of their advantageous properties such as excellent heat stabilisation, clarity, anti-glare and anti-fog features, and minimal shrinkage, which make them highly sought-after among both brands, and consumers.

Regional Outlook

Europe's progressive sustainability programs have positioned the region at the forefront of the global antimony-free films market. Entities like REACH, supported by EU-run initiatives, will shape the market dynamics for antimony-free films in Europe. The United Kingdom stands out as a regional leader in this aspect.
European consumers are known for their awareness and preference for environmentally sustainable and non-toxic choices, which has further accelerated the demand for eco-friendly packaging materials, and formats aligning with the region's long-term goals.

On the other hand, North America holds ample opportunity and is poised to demonstrate the fastest growth through the end of 2030. The region's increasing demand for antimony-free films is observed across various major industries, including food and beverages, building and construction, pharmaceuticals, automotive, cosmetics, and personal care.

Key Market Players

Mitsubishi Polyester Film GmbH, Ester Industries Ltd., UFlex Limited, Fatra A.S., Transparent Paper Ltd., Polyplex, and JBF Bahrain W.L.L. are some of the leaders in the global antimony-free films market landscape. Several manufacturers of antimony-free films are focusing on incorporating nanoparticles into the film matrix to enhance endurance, flexibility, shelf-life, and high barrier performance.