Agriculture Films Market: By Polymer Type (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene, Low-Density Polyethylene, High-Density Polyethylene, Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate, Reclaim, Others), By Application (Mulch Films, Greenhouse Films, Silage), and By Geography  

The agriculture films market size was valued at USD 10,638.4 Million in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% over 2023-2029. Agricultural films, often referred to as agricultural plastic films, are plastic materials used in various aspects of modern agriculture to improve crop production, protect plants from adverse environmental conditions, and enhance overall agricultural practices. These films are typically made from polyethylene (PE) or other plastic materials and come in various forms and types. The increasing global population is a significant driver of revenue growth in the agriculture films market. As the world's population continues to grow, there is a corresponding rise in the demand for food to meet the nutritional needs of billions of people. To address this demand, farmers are under pressure to enhance agricultural productivity and crop yields.

Agriculture films play a pivotal role in modern agriculture by offering tools to optimize crop growth, conserve resources like water, and protect crops from adverse weather conditions and pests. These films create controlled environments that enable farmers to achieve higher crop yields and produce food more efficiently. Moreover, climate change and weather uncertainties are compelling drivers in the agriculture film market. With climate change leading to more frequent and unpredictable weather events, including extreme temperatures, droughts, heavy rainfall, and erratic weather patterns, farmers face increased risks to their crops. Agricultural films provide a crucial solution by creating controlled environments that shield crops from adverse weather conditions. For instance, greenhouse films regulate temperature and humidity, allowing year-round cultivation as well as mulching films conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature, reducing the impact of droughts and heat waves. However, high installation costs of agriculture films, environmental concerns such as the use of plastic in agriculture films, and stringent regulations for the usage of non-biodegradable plastic films may impede the growth of the agriculture films market. Meanwhile, a decrease in arable land and a rise in awareness about agriculture films are anticipated to fuel the agriculture films market over the forecast years.

Agriculture Films Market Key Developments:

• In October 2019, Coveris, an experienced manufacturer of high quality agricultural and industrial films has acquired new generation 5-layer and 3-layer extrusion lines to strengthen its position in high-quality stretch films for agricultural/silage and industrial use