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High-Performance Films: Global Markets

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  • 150 Pages
  • December 2025
  • Region: Global
  • BCC Research
  • ID: 6214981
The global market volume for high-performance films is expected to grow from 23.4 billion Lbs. in 2025 and is projected to reach 33.1 billion Lbs. by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.

The global market is driven by sustainability trends, pushing the demand for bio-based film from various end-use industries and increasing the adoption of high-performance lightweight materials in challenging applications. These films also find widespread adoption in the electrical and electronics industry as flexible printed circuits (FPCs) and capacitor films, display and optical films, insulating substrates, solar photovoltaic, and semiconductor and component protection films. The proliferation of AI-equipped and IoT-embedded electronic devices, and governments pursuing digital transformation via generative AI and other technologies is expected to further drive the market’s growth.

Emerging Technologies

Novels materials are being developed due to more stringent specifications, harsh environment applications and customer needs. Progress has been made in the development of advanced polymers, ultra-thin films, high-performance capacitor film technology, and novel bio-based materials for films.

Report Scope

This report segments the global market for high-performance films by material, fabrication method, application, region, and end-user industry. The report uses 2024 as the base year, and forecasts are provided for market volume from 2025 to 2030 (million lbs.).

Materials include polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyolefin, polyamide, polycarbonate and fluoropolymers. Fabrication methods include biaxially, uniaxially and non-oriented. Applications include barriers, safety and security, and others. End-user industries include packaging, electrical and electronics, transportation and others. The regions covered are North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, South America, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA).

The report includes:

  • 85 data tables and 45 additional tables
  • An overview of the global market for high-performance films
  • In-depth analysis of global market trends, featuring historical revenue data for 2024, estimated figures for 2025, as well as forecasts for 2029. This analysis includes projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2030
  • Evaluation of the current market size and revenue growth prospects specific to the high-performance films market, accompanied by a market share analysis by material, fabrication method, application, end-user, and region
  • Analysis of current and future demand in the high-performance films market, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive environment, market regulations and reimbursement practices
  • Analysis of drivers, challenges, and opportunities affecting market growth
  • Coverage of evolving technologies, the current and future market potential, R&D activities, growth strategies, new product pipeline, regulatory framework and reimbursement scenarios, and ESG trends of the market
  • Market share analysis of the key market participants in the industry, along with their research priorities, product portfolios, global rankings and company competitive landscape
  • Profiles of major companies within the industry, including: SABIC, Toray Industries Inc., Covestro AG, Solvay, and DuPont

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Executive Summary
  • Market Outlook
  • Scope of Report
  • Market Summary
  • Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Future Trends and Developments
  • Regional and Emerging Markets
  • Segmental Analysis
  • Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
  • Market Definition
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • Potential for New Entrants to the Market
  • Threat of Substitutes
  • Competition in the Industry
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Raw Materials Suppliers
  • Film Processors
  • Distributors
  • End Users/OEMs
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
  • Market Dynamics Snapshot
  • Drivers
  • Sustainability
  • Demand for High-Performance Lightweight Materials
  • Demand in the Electrical and Electronics Industry
  • Challenges
  • Recycling
  • Regulatory Pressures
  • Opportunities
  • Adoption In Emerging Markets
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
  • Overview
  • New Technologies
  • Advanced Polymers for Thick Films
  • Ultra-thin Polyimide Film
  • High-Performance Capacitor Films
  • Biobased Film for Packaging
  • Polymer Film Impermeable to Gas Molecules
Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis
  • Takeaways
  • Segmentation Breakdown
  • Market Analysis by Material
  • PET
  • Polyolefin
  • Polyamide
  • Polycarbonate
  • Other Materials
  • Market Analysis by Fabrication Method
  • Biaxially Oriented Films
  • Non-Oriented Films
  • Uniaxially Oriented Films
  • Market Analysis by Application
  • Barrier
  • Safety and Security
  • Others
  • Market Analysis by End User
  • Packaging
  • Electrical and Electronics
  • Transportation
  • Other Industries
  • Geographic Breakdown
  • Market Analysis by Region
  • North America
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • South America
  • Middle East and Africa
Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence
  • Industry Structure
  • Company Share Analysis
  • SABIC
  • Toray Industries Inc.
  • Covestro AG
  • Solvay
  • DuPont
  • Strategic Initiatives
Chapter 7 Sustainability in High- Performance Films: An ESG Perspective
  • Overview
  • ESG Issues in the High-Performance Films Industry
  • ESG Initiatives
  • Environment Issues
  • Social Issues
  • Governance Issues
  • Concluding Remarks
Chapter 8 Appendix
  • Methodology
  • Information Sources
  • Abbreviations
  • References
  • Company Profile
  • 3M
  • ARKEMA
  • COVESTRO AG
  • DAIKIN INDUSTRIES LTD.
  • DUPONT
  • EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO.
  • EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG
  • MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL GROUP CORP.
  • POLYPLEX
  • RÖHM GMBH
  • SABIC
  • SAINT-GOBAIN
  • SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS INC.
  • SOLVAY
  • TORAY INDUSTRIES INC.
List of Tables
Summary Table: Global Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Region, Through 2030
Table 1: Global Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Material, Through 2030
Table 2: Global Market Volume for PET High-Performance Films, by Region, Through 2030
Table 3: Global Market Volume for Polyolefin Films, by Region, Through 2030
Table 4: Global Market Volume for Polyamide Films, by Region, Through 2030
Table 5: Global Market Volume for Polycarbonate Films, by Region, Through 2030
Table 6: Global Market Volume for Other High-Performance Films, by Region, Through 2030
Table 7: Global Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Fabrication Method, Through 2030
Table 8: Global Market Volume for Biaxially Oriented High-Performance Films, by Region, Through 2030
Table 9: Global Market Volume for Non-Oriented High-Performance Films, by Region, Through 2030
Table 10: Global Market Volume for Uniaxially Oriented High-Performance Films, by Region, Through 2030
Table 11: Global Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Application, Through 2030
Table 12: Global Market Volume for High-Performance Films in Barrier Applications, by Region, Through 2030
Table 13: Global Market Volume for High-Performance Films in Safety and Security Applications, by Region, Through 2030
Table 14: Global Market Volume for High-Performance Films in Other Applications, by Region, Through 2030
Table 15: Global Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 16: Global Market Volume for High-Performance Films in Packaging, by Region, Through 2030
Table 17: Global Market Volume for High-Performance Films in the Electrical and Electronics Industry, by Region, Through 2030
Table 18: Global Market Volume for High-Performance Films in the Transportation Industry, by Region, Through 2030
Table 19: Global Market Volume for High-Performance Films in Other End-User Industries, by Region, Through 2030
Table 20: Global Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Region, Through 2030
Table 21: North American Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Country, Through 2030
Table 22: North American Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Material, Through 2030
Table 23: North American Market Volume for PET Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 24: North American Market Volume for Polyolefin Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 25: North American Market Volume for Polyamide Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 26: North American Market Volume for Polycarbonate High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 27: North American Market Volume for Other High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 28: North American Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Fabrication Method, Through 2030
Table 29: North American Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Application, Through 2030
Table 30: North American Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 31: APAC Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Country, Through 2030
Table 32: APAC Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Material, Through 2030
Table 33: APAC Market Volume for PET Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 34: APAC Market Volume for Polyolefin Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 35: APAC Market Volume for Polyamide Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 36: APAC Market Volume for Polycarbonate Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 37: APAC Market Volume for Other High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 38: APAC Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Fabrication Method, Through 2030
Table 39: APAC Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Application, Through 2030
Table 40: APAC Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 41: European Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Country, Through 2030
Table 42: European Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Material, Through 2030
Table 43: European Market Volume for PET Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 44: European Market Volume for Polyolefin Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 45: European Market Volume for Polyamide Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 46: European Market Volume for Polycarbonate Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 47: European Market Volume for Other High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 48: European Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Fabrication Method, Through 2030
Table 49: European Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Application, Through 2030
Table 50: European Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 51: South American Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Country, Through 2030
Table 52: South American Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Material, Through 2030
Table 53: South American Market Volume for PET Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 54: South American Market Volume for Polyolefin Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 55: South American Market Volume for Polyamide Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 56: South American Market Volume for Polycarbonate Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 57: South American Market Volume for Other High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 58: South American Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Fabrication Method, Through 2030
Table 59: South American Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Application, Through 2030
Table 60: South American Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 61: MEA Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Country, Through 2030
Table 62: MEA Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Material, Through 2030
Table 63: MEA Market Volume for PET Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 64: MEA Market Volume for Polyolefin Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 65: MEA Market Volume for Polyamide Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 66: MEA Market Volume for Polycarbonate Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 67: MEA Market Volume for Other High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 68: MEA Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Fabrication Method, Through 2030
Table 69: MEA Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by Application, Through 2030
Table 70: MEA Market Volume for High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, Through 2030
Table 71: Global Market Shares for High-Performance Films, by Company, 2024
Table 72: Recent Strategic Initiatives in the High-Performance Films Market, 2023-2025
Table 73: ESG Environment Issues and Initiatives
Table 74: ESG Social Issues and Initiatives
Table 75: ESG Governance Issues and Initiatives
Table 76: Abbreviations Used in the Report
Table 77: 3M: Company Snapshot
Table 78: 3M: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 79: 3M: Product Portfolio
Table 80: Arkema: Company Snapshot
Table 81: Arkema: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 82: Arkema: Product Portfolio
Table 83: Arkema: News/Key Developments, 2023-2025
Table 84: Covestro AG: Company Snapshot
Table 85: Covestro AG: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 86: Covestro AG: Product Portfolio
Table 87: Covestro AG: News/Key Developments, 2025
Table 88: Daikin Industries Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Table 89: Daikin Industries Ltd.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 90: Daikin Industries Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 91: DuPont: Company Snapshot
Table 92: DuPont: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 93: DuPont: Product Portfolio
Table 94: DuPont: News/Key Developments, 2025
Table 95: Eastman Chemical Co.: Company Snapshot
Table 96: Eastman Chemical Co.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 97: Eastman Chemical Co.: Product Portfolio
Table 98: Eastman Chemical Co.: News/Key Developments, 2023-2025
Table 99: Evonik Industries AG: Company Snapshot
Table 100: Evonik Industries AG: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 101: Evonik Industries AG: Product Portfolio
Table 102: Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.: Company Snapshot
Table 103: Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 104: Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.: Product Portfolio
Table 105: Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.: News/Key Developments, 2024-2025
Table 106: Polyplex: Company Snapshot
Table 107: Polyplex: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 108: Polyplex: Product Portfolio
Table 109: Polyplex: News/Key Developments, 2025
Table 110: Röhm GmbH: Company Snapshot
Table 111: Röhm GmbH: Product Portfolio
Table 112: Röhm GmbH: News/Key Developments, 2024
Table 113: SABIC: Company Snapshot
Table 114: SABIC: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 115: SABIC: Product Portfolio
Table 116: SABIC: News/Key Developments, 2023
Table 117: Saint-Gobain: Company Snapshot
Table 118: Saint-Gobain: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 119: Saint-Gobain: Product Portfolio
Table 120: Solstice Advanced Materials Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 121: Solstice Advanced Materials Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 122: Solstice Advanced Materials Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2025
Table 123: Solvay: Company Snapshot
Table 124: Solvay: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 125: Solvay: Product Portfolio
Table 126: Toray Industries Inc.: Company Snapshot
Table 127: Toray Industries Inc.: Financial Performance, FY 2023 and 2024
Table 128: Toray Industries Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 129: Toray Industries Inc.: News/Key Developments, 2024-2025
List of Figures
Summary Figure: Global Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Region, 2024
Figure 1: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis of the High-Performance Films Market
Figure 2: Value Chain of High-Performance Films Market
Figure 3: Market Dynamics Snapshot of High-Performance Films
Figure 4: Global Production Capacities of Bioplastics, 2023-2029
Figure 5: Global Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Material, 2024
Figure 6: Global Market Volume Shares for PET Films, by Region, 2024
Figure 7: Global Market Volume Shares for Polyolefin Films, by Region, 2024
Figure 8: Global Market Volume Shares for Polyamide Films, by Region, 2024
Figure 9: Global Market Volume Shares for Polycarbonate Films, by Region, 2024
Figure 10: Global Market Volume Shares for Other High-Performance Films, by Region, 2024
Figure 11: Global Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Fabrication Method, 2024
Figure 12: Global Market Volume Shares for Biaxially Oriented High-Performance Films, by Region, 2024
Figure 13: Global Market Volume Shares for Non-Oriented High-Performance Films, by Region, 2024
Figure 14: Global Market Volume Shares for Uniaxially Oriented High-Performance Films, by Region, 2024
Figure 15: Global Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Application, 2024
Figure 16: Global Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films in Barrier Applications, by Region, 2024
Figure 17: Global Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films in Safety and Security Applications, by Region, 2024
Figure 18: Global Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films in Other Applications, by Region, 2024
Figure 19: Global Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 20: Global Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films in Packaging, by Region, 2024
Figure 21: Global Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films in the Electrical and Electronics Industry, by Region, 2024
Figure 22: Global Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films in the Transportation Industry, by Region, 2024
Figure 23: Global Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films in Other End-User Industries, by Region, 2024
Figure 24: Global Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Region, 2024
Figure 25: North American Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Country, 2024
Figure 26: North American Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Material, 2024
Figure 27: North American Market Volume Shares for PET Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 28: North American Market Volume Shares for Polyolefin Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 29: North American Market Volume Shares for Polyamide Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 30: North American Market Volume Shares for Polycarbonate Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 31: North American Market Volume Shares for Other High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 32: North American Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Fabrication Method, 2024
Figure 33: North American Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Application, 2024
Figure 34: North American Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 35: APAC Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Country, 2024
Figure 36: APAC Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Material, 2024
Figure 37: APAC Market Volume Shares for PET High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 38: APAC Market Volume Shares for Polyolefin Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 39: APAC Market Volume Shares for Polyamide Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 40: APAC Market Volume Shares for Polycarbonate Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 41: APAC Market Volume Shares for Other High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 42: APAC Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Fabrication Method, 2024
Figure 43: APAC Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Application, 2024
Figure 44: APAC Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 45: European Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Country, 2024
Figure 46: European Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Material, 2024
Figure 47: European Market Volume Shares for PET Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 48: European Market Volume Shares for Polyolefin Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 49: European Market Volume Shares for Polyamide Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 50: European Market Volume Shares for Polycarbonate Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 51: European Market Volume Shares for Other High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 52: European Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Fabrication Method, 2024
Figure 53: European Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Application, 2024
Figure 54: European Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 55: South American Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Country, 2024
Figure 56: South American Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Material, 2024
Figure 57: South American Market Volume Shares for PET Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 58: South American Market Volume Shares for Polyolefin Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 59: South American Market Volume Shares for Polyamide Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 60: South American Market Volume Shares for Polycarbonate Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 61: South American Market Volume Shares for Other High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 62: South American Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Fabrication Method, 2024
Figure 63: South American Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Application, 2024
Figure 64: South American Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 65: MEA Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Country, 2024
Figure 66: MEA Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Material, 2024
Figure 67: MEA Market Volume Shares for PET Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 68: MEA Market Volume Shares for Polyolefin Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 69: MEA Market Volume Shares for Polyamide Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 70: MEA Market Volume Shares for Polycarbonate Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 71: MEA Market Volume Shares for Other High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 72: MEA Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Fabrication Method, 2024
Figure 73: MEA Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by Application, 2024
Figure 74: MEA Market Volume Shares for High-Performance Films, by End-User Industry, 2024
Figure 75: Overview of ESG Factors
Figure 76: 3M: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 77: 3M: Revenue Shares, by Country/Region, FY 2024
Figure 78: Arkema: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 79: Arkema: Revenue Shares, by Region, FY 2024
Figure 80: Covestro AG: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 81: Covestro AG: Revenue Shares, by Region, FY 2024
Figure 82: Daikin Industries Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 83: Daikin Industries Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Region, FY 2024
Figure 84: DuPont: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 85: DuPont: Revenue Shares, by Region, FY 2024
Figure 86: Eastman Chemical Co.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 87: Eastman Chemical Co.: Revenue Shares, by Region, FY 2024
Figure 88: Evonik Industries AG: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 89: Evonik Industries AG: Revenue Shares, by Region, FY 2024
Figure 90: Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 91: Polyplex: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 92: Polyplex: Revenue Shares, by Region, FY 2024
Figure 93: SABIC: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 94: SABIC: Revenue Shares, by Region, FY 2024
Figure 95: Saint-Gobain: Revenue Shares, by Segment, FY 2024
Figure 96: Solvay: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 97: Solvay: Revenue Shares, by Region, FY 2024
Figure 98: Toray Industries Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, FY 2024
Figure 99: Toray Industries Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Region, FY 2024

Companies Mentioned

  • 3M
  • Arkema
  • Covestro AG
  • Daikin Industries Ltd.
  • DuPont
  • Eastman Chemical Co.
  • Evonik Industries AG
  • Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.
  • Polyplex
  • Röhm GmbH
  • SABIC
  • Saint-Gobain
  • Solstice Advanced Materials Inc.
  • Solvay
  • Toray Industries Inc.

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