Advanced BOPET Films for Packaging in the Food and Pharmaceutical Industry to Propel Market Growth

BOPET (Biaxial Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate) films market size was $10.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $20.2 billion in 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% during the forecast period (2025-2035). BOPET films are revolutionizing packaging solutions in the food & beverage and pharmaceutical industries owing to their barrier properties against moisture, oxygen, and UV light. As demand increases for high-performance and environmentally friendly materials, producers are turning to BOPET films to meet stringent regulatory needs. 

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BOPET Films in packaging are an essential element in preserving barrier properties, tensile strength, and stability

• Barrier protection for pharmaceuticals and foods by BOPET Films against shelf life deterioration, reducing wastage, and safeguarding safety.

• BOPET Films provide high tensile strength and heat stability, with BOPET films suitable for flexible electronics, solar cells, and industry applications.

• BOPET Films are employed for the packaging sector that meets different regulations and quality requirements. For example, the European Union's Single-Use Plastics Directive is encouraging sectors to move towards recyclable options such as BOPET films to achieve sustainability goals.

In March 2025, Polyplex Corporation Ltd. announced the start of trial runs at its US subsidiary, Polyplex (USA) LLC (PU), for a newly installed BOPET thin film production line. The brownfield expansion adds 50,000 metric tons per year (MT p.a.) of capacity, increasing PU's total US BOPET film production to 81,000 MT p.a. In a parallel development, the company has completed debottlenecking at its PET resin plant, boosting capacity from 58,000 MT p.a. to 86,000 MT p.a. The company consistently stays as one of the largest and most cost-competitive BOPET thin film producers in the US market. The combined investment for these projects totals approximately $124 million, financed through internal accruals and borrowings. Commercial production is expected to begin shortly, strengthening Polyplex's leadership in the North American market.

Market Coverage

• The market numbers available for 2024-2035

• Base year- 2024

• Forecast period- 2025-2035

• Segment Covered- 

o By Thickness

o By End-use Industry

• Regions Covered-

o North America

o Europe

o Asia-Pacific

o Rest of the World

• Competitive Landscape - Toray Industries, Inc., Mitsubishi Polyester Film GmbH, Flex Films (UFlex Ltd.), Cosmo Films, Polyplex Corporation Ltd., and Vacmet India Ltd., among others. 

Key questions addressed by the report.

• What is the market growth rate?
• Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?
• Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?
• Who is the leader in the market?
• How are players addressing challenges to sustain growth?
• Where is the investment opportunity?

Global BOPET Films Market Report Segment

By Thickness

• Thin
• Thick

By End-use Industry

• Food & Beverages
• Pharmaceuticals
• Personal Care & Cosmetics
• Electrical & Electronics
• Others

Global BOPET Films Market Report Segment by Region

North America

• United States

• Canada 

Europe

• UK

• Germany

• Italy

• Spain

• France

• Russia

• Rest of Europe 

Asia-Pacific

• China

• India

• Japan

• South Korea

• Australia and New Zealand

• ASEAN Economies

• Rest of Asia-Pacific 

Rest of the World

• Latin America 

• Middle East & Africa

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