Collation Shrink Film Market Global Report 2026

The collation shrink film market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.1 billion in 2025 to $4.38 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in packaged food and beverage consumption, rising demand for secure secondary packaging solutions, expansion of retail ready packaging applications, increasing use of shrink films in transport and logistics, growing industrialization and bulk goods transportation.

The collation shrink film market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising investment in recyclable and downgauged shrink films, increasing automation in packaging and bundling operations, growing demand for durable ecommerce transit packaging, expansion of pharmaceutical and personal care packaging applications, increasing adoption of high performance industrial collation films. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for high strength multipack shrink films, rising adoption of lightweight collation packaging solutions, growing preference for high clarity retail display films, expansion of durable transport grade shrink packaging, increasing use of recyclable polyethylene based shrink films.

The growth in retail sales of packaged goods is expected to propel the growth of the collation shrink film market going forward. Packaged goods refer to products that are prepared, enclosed, and sealed in packaging before being distributed, sold, or transported to consumers or businesses. The increasing demand for packaged goods is driven by convenience, as these products provide ready-to-use or easy-to-prepare options that save time and effort for consumers with busy lifestyles. Collation shrink film supports the packaged goods market by securely bundling multiple products into a single unit, improving handling, transportation efficiency, and shelf presentation while protecting products from damage during distribution. For instance, in April 2026, according to Finder Consumer Sentiment Tracker, an Australia-based consumer insights source, Australians spent approximately $12.23 billion on groceries in January 2026, with households spending an average of $207 per week, reflecting strong demand for packaged food, beverages, and everyday household products. Therefore, the growth in retail sales of packaged goods is driving the growth of the collation shrink film market.

The rising production of bottled beverages, canned drinks, and multipacks is expected to propel the growth of the collation shrink film market going forward. Bottled beverages, canned drinks, and multipacks refer to packaged beverage products grouped for sale, storage, and transportation, particularly through packaging solutions such as shrink films. The increase in production is driven by rising consumer demand for convenient and on-the-go consumption, as these packaging formats provide portability, ease of handling, and suitability for busy lifestyles. Collation shrink film supports this demand by securely bundling multiple units into a single package, ensuring product stability during transportation and storage while maintaining product visibility and reducing packaging material usage. For instance, in August 2025, according to IBISWorld, an Australia-based industry research organization, soft drink consumption in Australia, defined as canned or bottled carbonated beverages, is projected to reach approximately 82 liters per capita by 2026, reflecting sustained demand for packaged beverage formats. Therefore, the rising production of bottled beverages, canned drinks, and multipacks is driving the growth of the collation shrink film market.

In May 2025, Dow Inc., a US-based provider of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings, and silicone products, entered into a strategic partnership with Pan Era Group for an undisclosed amount. Through this partnership, the companies aim to increase the supply of high-quality post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyethylene resins in Southeast Asia, supporting circular economy goals and enabling the use of recycled materials in flexible packaging applications such as shrink films. Pan Era Group is a Singapore-based provider of plastic recycling solutions that converts post-consumer polyethylene waste into high-quality PCR resins used in packaging and film applications.

Major companies operating in the collation shrink film market are Amcor plc, Scientex Berhad, Coveris Holdings S. A., Bolloré Group, Napco National, Plastotecnica SpA, Polipaks Ltd., MURAPLAST d. o. o., RKW Group, Sigma Plastics Group, Winpak, Polifilm, Jindal Poly Films, Toray Plastics, Dow Inc., ExxonMobil, Polyrafia S. A., American Eagle Packaging, Flexopack S. A., Syfan.

North America was the largest region in the collation shrink film market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the collation shrink film market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the collation shrink film market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The collation shrink film market consists of sales of recyclable eco-friendly shrink film, colored collation shrink film, anti-slip shrink film, and unprinted transparent shrink film. 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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