Water Soluble Films Market by Type (Cold, Hot), Application (Detergent Packaging, Agrochemical Packaging, Water Treatment Chemical Packaging, Dye Packaging, Food Packaging, Laundry Bags, Embroidery, Pharmaceutical) - Global Forecast to 2029
In terms of value, the water soluble films market is estimated to grow from USD 441.8 million in 2024 to USD 586.4 million by 2029, at a CAGR of 5.8%. The market for water soluble films is expected to be significantly driven by the growing pharmaceutical industry in emerging economies. To meet their population's healthcare demands and reduce the dependence on imports, several rising economies are making significant investments in growing local pharmaceutical industries. Such schemes include providing financial incentives for regional manufacturers to use sophisticated technologies and unique drug delivery systems. The water soluble films have the potential to offer accurate dosing as well as controlled release by encapsulating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in a soluble matrix that dissolves in the bloodstream.
“Hot water soluble films was the second largest type of water soluble films market, in terms of value, in 2023.”
Hot water soluble films are the second largest type in the water soluble films market given their wide range of uses, excellent environmental functioning, and rising demand in particular sectors. These films have unique attributes that make them appropriate for specific applications where cold water soluble films might not work well. The hot water soluble films ensure that the packaged goods stay secure throughout handling and transportation by dissolving only when exposed to hot water, hence lowering the danger of accidental exposure.
“Water treatment chemical packaging segment was the third largest application of water soluble films market, in terms of value, in 2023.”
The water treatment chemical packaging segment stands as the third-largest application in the water soluble films market. The safety water soluble films offer when handling hazardous materials is one of the main factors contributing to the prominence of water treatment chemical packaging in the water soluble films market. A wide range of chemicals are extensively used in the water treatment industry, which includes household water purification systems, industrial facilities, and municipal water treatment plants. The substances like scale inhibitors, coagulants, flocculants, and disinfectants, tend to be dangerous and must be handled carefully to protect the environment and the safety of the workers. The water soluble films offer solution to these challenges, driving their significance in this application.
“Europe is projected to be the second largest region, in terms of value, during the forecast period in the water soluble films market.”
Europe was the second-largest region in the water soluble films market. This is attributed to many factors, with strict environmental regulations playing a vital role. The European Union (EU) has consistently been at the core of environmental conservation, enforcing laws that force companies to adopt more environmentally friendly procedures. These goals are well aligned with water soluble films, as they don't leave any hazardous residues behind. This has prompted producers in Europe to use these films for a wide range of products in packaging applications.
Research Coverage
This report segments the market for water soluble films based on type, application, and region and provides estimations of value (USD Million) for the overall market size across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, services, and key strategies, associated with the market for water soluble films.
Reasons to Buy this Report
This research report is focused on various levels of analysis — industry analysis (industry trends), market share analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the water soluble films market; high-growth regions; and market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
“Hot water soluble films was the second largest type of water soluble films market, in terms of value, in 2023.”
Hot water soluble films are the second largest type in the water soluble films market given their wide range of uses, excellent environmental functioning, and rising demand in particular sectors. These films have unique attributes that make them appropriate for specific applications where cold water soluble films might not work well. The hot water soluble films ensure that the packaged goods stay secure throughout handling and transportation by dissolving only when exposed to hot water, hence lowering the danger of accidental exposure.
“Water treatment chemical packaging segment was the third largest application of water soluble films market, in terms of value, in 2023.”
The water treatment chemical packaging segment stands as the third-largest application in the water soluble films market. The safety water soluble films offer when handling hazardous materials is one of the main factors contributing to the prominence of water treatment chemical packaging in the water soluble films market. A wide range of chemicals are extensively used in the water treatment industry, which includes household water purification systems, industrial facilities, and municipal water treatment plants. The substances like scale inhibitors, coagulants, flocculants, and disinfectants, tend to be dangerous and must be handled carefully to protect the environment and the safety of the workers. The water soluble films offer solution to these challenges, driving their significance in this application.
“Europe is projected to be the second largest region, in terms of value, during the forecast period in the water soluble films market.”
Europe was the second-largest region in the water soluble films market. This is attributed to many factors, with strict environmental regulations playing a vital role. The European Union (EU) has consistently been at the core of environmental conservation, enforcing laws that force companies to adopt more environmentally friendly procedures. These goals are well aligned with water soluble films, as they don't leave any hazardous residues behind. This has prompted producers in Europe to use these films for a wide range of products in packaging applications.
- By Company Type: Tier 1 - 69%, Tier 2 - 23%, and Tier 3 - 8%
- By Designation: C-Level - 23%, Director Level - 37%, and Others - 40%
- By Region: North America - 24%, Europe - 40%, Asia Pacific - 17%, South America – 7%, Middle East & Africa - 12%,
Research Coverage
This report segments the market for water soluble films based on type, application, and region and provides estimations of value (USD Million) for the overall market size across various regions. A detailed analysis of key industry players has been conducted to provide insights into their business overviews, services, and key strategies, associated with the market for water soluble films.
Reasons to Buy this Report
This research report is focused on various levels of analysis — industry analysis (industry trends), market share analysis of top players, and company profiles, which together provide an overall view of the competitive landscape, emerging and high-growth segments of the water soluble films market; high-growth regions; and market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
- Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on water soluble films offered by top players in the global market
- Analysis of key drivers: (Rising demand for convenience food items, Growing pharmaceutical industry in emerging economies, Increased demand from agricultural industry), restraints (Higher cost of water soluble films compared to traditional plastic films, Increasing overall packaging costs owing to dynamic regulatory policies), opportunities (Edible water soluble films, Development of new applications), and challenges (Production complexities of water soluble films, Market acceptance by consumers) influencing the growth of water soluble films market.
- Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the water soluble films market
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative emerging markets — the report analyzes the markets for water soluble films across regions.
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped regions, and recent developments in the global water soluble films market
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players in the water soluble films market
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.2.1 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET: INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1.2.2 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET: MARKET DEFINITIONS & INCLUSIONS,
BY TYPE
1.2.3 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET: MARKET DEFINITIONS & INCLUSIONS,
BY APPLICATION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.2 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.3.3 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.3.4 UNITS CONSIDERED
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
1.5 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key primary participants
2.1.2.2 Key industry insights
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of interviews with experts
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 GROWTH FORECAST
2.4.1 SUPPLY SIDE
2.4.2 DEMAND SIDE
2.5 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.6 LIMITATIONS
2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET
4.2 NORTH AMERICA WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION AND COUNTRY
4.3 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY REGION
4.4 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION VS. REGION
4.5 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY KEY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Rising demand for convenience food items
5.2.1.2 Growing pharmaceutical industry in emerging economies
5.2.1.3 Increased demand from agricultural industry
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Higher cost of water soluble films compared to conventional plastic films
5.2.2.2 Increasing overall packaging costs owing to dynamic regulatory policies
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Edible water soluble films
5.2.3.2 Development of new applications
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Production complexities of water soluble films
5.2.4.2 Market acceptance by consumers
5.3 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.3.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.3.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.3.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.3.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.4 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
5.4.1 GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST OF MAJOR ECONOMIES
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS
6.1 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
6.1.1 RAW MATERIALS
6.1.2 MANUFACTURING
6.1.3 DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
6.1.4 END-USE INDUSTRIES
6.2 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
6.2.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
6.2.2 BUYING CRITERIA
6.3 PRICING ANALYSIS
6.3.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF KEY PLAYERS, BY APPLICATION
6.3.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION
6.4 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
6.5 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS/MARKET MAP
6.6 CASE STUDIES
6.6.1 ENHANCING LAUNDRY EFFICIENCY: MONOSOL'S BREAKTHROUGH IN WATER SOLUBLE FILM TECHNOLOGY
6.6.2 ADVANCING AGROCHEMICAL SAFETY WITH SEKISUI CHEMICAL'S WATER SOLUBLE FILMS
6.6.3 ENHANCING INFECTION CONTROL WITH AICELLO'S ADVANCED WATER SOLUBLE FILMS IN MEDICAL LAUNDRY BAGS
6.7 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
6.7.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
6.7.1.1 Nanotechnology
6.7.1.2 Silver nanoparticle technology
6.7.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
6.7.2.1 Microencapsulation technology
6.8 TRADE ANALYSIS
6.8.1 IMPORT SCENARIO
6.8.2 EXPORT SCENARIO
6.9 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
6.9.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
6.10 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS IN 2024–2025
6.11 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
6.12 PATENT ANALYSIS
6.12.1 APPROACH
6.12.2 DOCUMENT TYPES
6.12.3 TOP APPLICANTS
6.12.4 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS
6.13 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET
7 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 COLD WATER SOLUBLE FILMS
7.2.1 ECO-FRIENDLY, CONVENIENT SOLUTION FOR LAUNDRY, AGRICULTURE, AND PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS TO DRIVE MARKET
7.3 HOT WATER SOLUBLE FILMS
7.3.1 SUSTENANCE AT HIGH TEMPERATURES TO BOOST MARKET
8 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY DISSOLUTION RATE
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 FAST SOLUBLE FILMS
8.3 MEDIUM SOLUBLE FILMS
8.4 SLOW SOLUBLE FILMS
9 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 DETERGENT PACKAGING
9.2.1 INCREASING AWARENESS REGARDING USE OF GREEN PRODUCTS TO DRIVE MARKET
9.3 AGROCHEMICAL PACKAGING
9.3.1 IMPROVED CROP MANAGEMENT AND LOW HUMAN EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES TO DRIVE DEMAND
9.4 WATER TREATMENT CHEMICAL PACKAGING
9.4.1 PRE-DOSED PACKAGING TO DRIVE MARKET
9.5 DYE PACKAGING
9.5.1 DEMAND FOR HIGH-QUALITY DYEING TO FUEL MARKET
9.6 LAUNDRY BAGS
9.6.1 RISING DEMAND IN HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY TO DRIVE CONSUMPTION
9.7 EMBROIDERY
9.7.1 FACILITATION OF HIGH-QUALITY EMBROIDERY TO DRIVE MARKET
9.8 FOOD PACKAGING
9.8.1 INCREASING DEMAND FOR PACKAGED FOOD TO PROPEL MARKET
9.9 PHARMACEUTICAL
9.9.1 PRECISE DOSING AND SIMPLE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINES TO FUEL DEMAND
9.10 OTHER APPLICATIONS
10 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY REGION
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 ASIA PACIFIC
10.2.1 CHINA
10.2.1.1 Rapid industrialization to drive market
10.2.2 JAPAN
10.2.2.1 Adherence to stringent safety and performance requirements to drive market
10.2.3 INDIA
10.2.3.1 Rising population and income levels to propel market
10.3 NORTH AMERICA
10.3.1 US
10.3.1.1 Strong industrial base to boost market
10.3.2 CANADA
10.3.2.1 Increasing crop yield to drive demand for water soluble films
10.3.3 MEXICO
10.3.3.1 Rapid development and investments by key global industries
to drive market
10.4 EUROPE
10.4.1 GERMANY
10.4.1.1 Demand for industrial applications to offer opportunities for market growth
10.4.2 FRANCE
10.4.2.1 Focus on sustainability to drive market
10.4.3 ITALY
10.4.3.1 Growth of manufacturing industry to drive market
10.4.4 UK
10.4.4.1 Strong emphasis on research & development to boost market
10.4.5 SPAIN
10.4.5.1 Applications in water treatment chemical packaging to drive market
10.4.6 RUSSIA
10.4.6.1 Shifting consumer preference toward sustainability to drive market
10.5 SOUTH AMERICA
10.5.1 BRAZIL
10.5.1.1 Highly productive and largest agricultural sector globally to drive market
10.5.2 ARGENTINA
10.5.2.1 Established manufacturing sector offering a wide range of products to drive market
10.6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
10.6.1 GCC
10.6.1.1 Saudi Arabia
10.6.1.1.1 Increasing emphasis on environmental sustainability to impact market
10.6.2 TURKEY
10.6.2.1 Rapid industrialization to spur market demand
10.6.3 SOUTH AFRICA
10.6.3.1 Growth of manufacturing industry to drive market
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY PLAYERS/RIGHT TO WIN
11.2.1 OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY WATER SOLUBLE FILM MANUFACTURERS
11.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
11.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS OF KEY PLAYERS
11.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
11.5.1 STARS
11.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS
11.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
11.5.4 PARTICIPANTS
11.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
11.5.5.1 Company footprint
11.5.5.2 Region footprint
11.5.5.3 Type footprint
11.5.5.4 Application footprint
11.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
11.6.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
11.6.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
11.6.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
11.6.4 STARTING BLOCKS
11.6.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
11.6.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs
11.6.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs
11.7 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON ANALYSIS
11.8 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
11.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
11.9.1 DEALS
11.9.2 EXPANSIONS
12 COMPANY PROFILES
12.1 KEY PLAYERS
12.1.1 MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL GROUP CORPORATION
12.1.1.1 Business overview
12.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.1.3 MnM view
12.1.1.3.1 Right to win
12.1.1.3.2 Strategic choices
12.1.1.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.2 SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
12.1.2.1 Business overview
12.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.2.3 MnM view
12.1.2.3.1 Right to win
12.1.2.3.2 Strategic choices
12.1.2.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.3 KURARAY CO., LTD.
12.1.3.1 Business overview
12.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.3.3 Recent developments
12.1.3.3.1 Expansions
12.1.3.4 MnM view
12.1.3.4.1 Right to win
12.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
12.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.4 AICELLO CORPORATION
12.1.4.1 Business overview
12.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.4.3 MnM view
12.1.4.3.1 Right to win
12.1.4.3.2 Strategic choices
12.1.4.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.5 ECOPOL S.P.A.
12.1.5.1 Business overview
12.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.5.3 Recent developments
12.1.5.3.1 Deals
12.1.5.3.2 Expansions
12.1.6 ARROW GREENTECH LTD.
12.1.6.1 Business overview
12.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.6.3 MnM view
12.1.6.3.1 Right to win
12.1.6.3.2 Strategic choices
12.1.6.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.7 CORTEC CORPORATION
12.1.7.1 Business overview
12.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.8 CHANGZHOU GREENCRADLELAND MACROMOLECULE MATERIALS CO., LTD.
12.1.8.1 Business overview
12.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.9 JIANGMEN PROUDLY WATER-SOLUBLE PLASTIC CO., LTD.
12.1.9.1 Business overview
12.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.10 AMC (UK) LTD.
12.1.10.1 Business overview
12.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.11 NOBLE INDUSTRIES
12.1.11.1 Business overview
12.1.11.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.2 STARTUPS/SMES
12.2.1 SOLUBLE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
12.2.2 AQUAPAK POLYMERS LTD.
12.2.3 CINCH PACKAGING MATERIALS CO., LTD.
12.2.4 SUVI EXPORTS LLP
12.2.5 KK NONWOVENS (INDIA)
12.2.6 JOYFORCE INDUSTRIAL
12.2.7 FOSHAN POLYVA MATERIALS CO., LTD.
12.2.8 ACEDAG LIMITED
12.2.9 CAMM SOLUTIONS GMBH
12.2.10 ISTANBUL PLASTIK
12.2.11 DUTE INDUSTRIES GROUP
12.2.12 ARISTO FLEXI PACK
12.2.13 AMTREX NATURE CARE PVT. LTD.
12.2.14 ECOMAVI S.R.L.
13 ADJACENT & RELATED MARKETS
13.1 INTRODUCTION
13.2 LIMITATIONS
13.3 ENGINEERING PLASTICS MARKET
13.3.1 MARKET DEFINITION
13.3.2 MARKET OVERVIEW
13.4 ENGINEERING PLASTICS MARKET, BY REGION
13.4.1 NORTH AMERICA
13.4.2 EUROPE
13.4.3 ASIA PACIFIC
13.4.4 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
13.4.5 SOUTH AMERICA
14 APPENDIX
14.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
14.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
14.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
14.4 RELATED REPORTS
14.5 AUTHOR DETAILS
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.2.1 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET: INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1.2.2 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET: MARKET DEFINITIONS & INCLUSIONS,
BY TYPE
1.2.3 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET: MARKET DEFINITIONS & INCLUSIONS,
BY APPLICATION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.2 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.3.3 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.3.4 UNITS CONSIDERED
1.4 STAKEHOLDERS
1.5 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Key primary participants
2.1.2.2 Key industry insights
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of interviews with experts
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 GROWTH FORECAST
2.4.1 SUPPLY SIDE
2.4.2 DEMAND SIDE
2.5 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.6 LIMITATIONS
2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET
4.2 NORTH AMERICA WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION AND COUNTRY
4.3 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY REGION
4.4 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION VS. REGION
4.5 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY KEY COUNTRY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Rising demand for convenience food items
5.2.1.2 Growing pharmaceutical industry in emerging economies
5.2.1.3 Increased demand from agricultural industry
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Higher cost of water soluble films compared to conventional plastic films
5.2.2.2 Increasing overall packaging costs owing to dynamic regulatory policies
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Edible water soluble films
5.2.3.2 Development of new applications
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Production complexities of water soluble films
5.2.4.2 Market acceptance by consumers
5.3 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.3.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.3.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.3.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.3.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.3.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.4 MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
5.4.1 GDP TRENDS AND FORECAST OF MAJOR ECONOMIES
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS
6.1 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
6.1.1 RAW MATERIALS
6.1.2 MANUFACTURING
6.1.3 DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
6.1.4 END-USE INDUSTRIES
6.2 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
6.2.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
6.2.2 BUYING CRITERIA
6.3 PRICING ANALYSIS
6.3.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF KEY PLAYERS, BY APPLICATION
6.3.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION
6.4 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
6.5 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS/MARKET MAP
6.6 CASE STUDIES
6.6.1 ENHANCING LAUNDRY EFFICIENCY: MONOSOL'S BREAKTHROUGH IN WATER SOLUBLE FILM TECHNOLOGY
6.6.2 ADVANCING AGROCHEMICAL SAFETY WITH SEKISUI CHEMICAL'S WATER SOLUBLE FILMS
6.6.3 ENHANCING INFECTION CONTROL WITH AICELLO'S ADVANCED WATER SOLUBLE FILMS IN MEDICAL LAUNDRY BAGS
6.7 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
6.7.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
6.7.1.1 Nanotechnology
6.7.1.2 Silver nanoparticle technology
6.7.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
6.7.2.1 Microencapsulation technology
6.8 TRADE ANALYSIS
6.8.1 IMPORT SCENARIO
6.8.2 EXPORT SCENARIO
6.9 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
6.9.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
6.10 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS IN 2024–2025
6.11 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
6.12 PATENT ANALYSIS
6.12.1 APPROACH
6.12.2 DOCUMENT TYPES
6.12.3 TOP APPLICANTS
6.12.4 JURISDICTION ANALYSIS
6.13 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET
7 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 COLD WATER SOLUBLE FILMS
7.2.1 ECO-FRIENDLY, CONVENIENT SOLUTION FOR LAUNDRY, AGRICULTURE, AND PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS TO DRIVE MARKET
7.3 HOT WATER SOLUBLE FILMS
7.3.1 SUSTENANCE AT HIGH TEMPERATURES TO BOOST MARKET
8 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY DISSOLUTION RATE
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 FAST SOLUBLE FILMS
8.3 MEDIUM SOLUBLE FILMS
8.4 SLOW SOLUBLE FILMS
9 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 DETERGENT PACKAGING
9.2.1 INCREASING AWARENESS REGARDING USE OF GREEN PRODUCTS TO DRIVE MARKET
9.3 AGROCHEMICAL PACKAGING
9.3.1 IMPROVED CROP MANAGEMENT AND LOW HUMAN EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES TO DRIVE DEMAND
9.4 WATER TREATMENT CHEMICAL PACKAGING
9.4.1 PRE-DOSED PACKAGING TO DRIVE MARKET
9.5 DYE PACKAGING
9.5.1 DEMAND FOR HIGH-QUALITY DYEING TO FUEL MARKET
9.6 LAUNDRY BAGS
9.6.1 RISING DEMAND IN HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY TO DRIVE CONSUMPTION
9.7 EMBROIDERY
9.7.1 FACILITATION OF HIGH-QUALITY EMBROIDERY TO DRIVE MARKET
9.8 FOOD PACKAGING
9.8.1 INCREASING DEMAND FOR PACKAGED FOOD TO PROPEL MARKET
9.9 PHARMACEUTICAL
9.9.1 PRECISE DOSING AND SIMPLE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINES TO FUEL DEMAND
9.10 OTHER APPLICATIONS
10 WATER SOLUBLE FILMS MARKET, BY REGION
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 ASIA PACIFIC
10.2.1 CHINA
10.2.1.1 Rapid industrialization to drive market
10.2.2 JAPAN
10.2.2.1 Adherence to stringent safety and performance requirements to drive market
10.2.3 INDIA
10.2.3.1 Rising population and income levels to propel market
10.3 NORTH AMERICA
10.3.1 US
10.3.1.1 Strong industrial base to boost market
10.3.2 CANADA
10.3.2.1 Increasing crop yield to drive demand for water soluble films
10.3.3 MEXICO
10.3.3.1 Rapid development and investments by key global industries
to drive market
10.4 EUROPE
10.4.1 GERMANY
10.4.1.1 Demand for industrial applications to offer opportunities for market growth
10.4.2 FRANCE
10.4.2.1 Focus on sustainability to drive market
10.4.3 ITALY
10.4.3.1 Growth of manufacturing industry to drive market
10.4.4 UK
10.4.4.1 Strong emphasis on research & development to boost market
10.4.5 SPAIN
10.4.5.1 Applications in water treatment chemical packaging to drive market
10.4.6 RUSSIA
10.4.6.1 Shifting consumer preference toward sustainability to drive market
10.5 SOUTH AMERICA
10.5.1 BRAZIL
10.5.1.1 Highly productive and largest agricultural sector globally to drive market
10.5.2 ARGENTINA
10.5.2.1 Established manufacturing sector offering a wide range of products to drive market
10.6 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
10.6.1 GCC
10.6.1.1 Saudi Arabia
10.6.1.1.1 Increasing emphasis on environmental sustainability to impact market
10.6.2 TURKEY
10.6.2.1 Rapid industrialization to spur market demand
10.6.3 SOUTH AFRICA
10.6.3.1 Growth of manufacturing industry to drive market
11 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY PLAYERS/RIGHT TO WIN
11.2.1 OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY WATER SOLUBLE FILM MANUFACTURERS
11.3 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS
11.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS OF KEY PLAYERS
11.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
11.5.1 STARS
11.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS
11.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
11.5.4 PARTICIPANTS
11.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
11.5.5.1 Company footprint
11.5.5.2 Region footprint
11.5.5.3 Type footprint
11.5.5.4 Application footprint
11.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
11.6.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
11.6.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
11.6.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
11.6.4 STARTING BLOCKS
11.6.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023
11.6.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs
11.6.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs
11.7 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON ANALYSIS
11.8 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
11.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
11.9.1 DEALS
11.9.2 EXPANSIONS
12 COMPANY PROFILES
12.1 KEY PLAYERS
12.1.1 MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL GROUP CORPORATION
12.1.1.1 Business overview
12.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.1.3 MnM view
12.1.1.3.1 Right to win
12.1.1.3.2 Strategic choices
12.1.1.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.2 SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
12.1.2.1 Business overview
12.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.2.3 MnM view
12.1.2.3.1 Right to win
12.1.2.3.2 Strategic choices
12.1.2.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.3 KURARAY CO., LTD.
12.1.3.1 Business overview
12.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.3.3 Recent developments
12.1.3.3.1 Expansions
12.1.3.4 MnM view
12.1.3.4.1 Right to win
12.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
12.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.4 AICELLO CORPORATION
12.1.4.1 Business overview
12.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.4.3 MnM view
12.1.4.3.1 Right to win
12.1.4.3.2 Strategic choices
12.1.4.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.5 ECOPOL S.P.A.
12.1.5.1 Business overview
12.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.5.3 Recent developments
12.1.5.3.1 Deals
12.1.5.3.2 Expansions
12.1.6 ARROW GREENTECH LTD.
12.1.6.1 Business overview
12.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.6.3 MnM view
12.1.6.3.1 Right to win
12.1.6.3.2 Strategic choices
12.1.6.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
12.1.7 CORTEC CORPORATION
12.1.7.1 Business overview
12.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.8 CHANGZHOU GREENCRADLELAND MACROMOLECULE MATERIALS CO., LTD.
12.1.8.1 Business overview
12.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.9 JIANGMEN PROUDLY WATER-SOLUBLE PLASTIC CO., LTD.
12.1.9.1 Business overview
12.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.10 AMC (UK) LTD.
12.1.10.1 Business overview
12.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.1.11 NOBLE INDUSTRIES
12.1.11.1 Business overview
12.1.11.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered
12.2 STARTUPS/SMES
12.2.1 SOLUBLE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
12.2.2 AQUAPAK POLYMERS LTD.
12.2.3 CINCH PACKAGING MATERIALS CO., LTD.
12.2.4 SUVI EXPORTS LLP
12.2.5 KK NONWOVENS (INDIA)
12.2.6 JOYFORCE INDUSTRIAL
12.2.7 FOSHAN POLYVA MATERIALS CO., LTD.
12.2.8 ACEDAG LIMITED
12.2.9 CAMM SOLUTIONS GMBH
12.2.10 ISTANBUL PLASTIK
12.2.11 DUTE INDUSTRIES GROUP
12.2.12 ARISTO FLEXI PACK
12.2.13 AMTREX NATURE CARE PVT. LTD.
12.2.14 ECOMAVI S.R.L.
13 ADJACENT & RELATED MARKETS
13.1 INTRODUCTION
13.2 LIMITATIONS
13.3 ENGINEERING PLASTICS MARKET
13.3.1 MARKET DEFINITION
13.3.2 MARKET OVERVIEW
13.4 ENGINEERING PLASTICS MARKET, BY REGION
13.4.1 NORTH AMERICA
13.4.2 EUROPE
13.4.3 ASIA PACIFIC
13.4.4 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
13.4.5 SOUTH AMERICA
14 APPENDIX
14.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
14.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
14.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
14.4 RELATED REPORTS
14.5 AUTHOR DETAILS
