Dublin, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "PBAT Film Market - Global Forecast 2025-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) film market is experiencing accelerated momentum as organizations pursue scalable solutions to sustainability imperatives, integrating high-performance biodegradable films into demanding applications without compromising industry standards.
Market Snapshot: PBAT Film Market Evolution and Demand Drivers
Polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) film is rapidly advancing as a key material of choice for markets that demand a balance of eco-friendly attributes and reliable mechanical performance. Leading manufacturers are investing in next-generation PBAT formulations, aligning advanced biodegradable capabilities with the technical expectations of sectors from agriculture to retail packaging. Shifts in legislation-particularly in the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific-are fueling this transition, guiding regulatory frameworks and market readiness for PBAT-based solutions.
Scope & Segmentation: Comprehensive View of PBAT Film Market
- Film Types: Includes blown film (monolayer, multilayer), cast film (monolayer, multilayer), and laminate film.
- Applications: Covers agriculture (greenhouse cover, mulch film), consumer goods, industrial, and packaging (food, medical, retail).
- End Users: Spans agriculture, automotive, electronics, food and beverage (fresh produce, frozen food), and healthcare (medical device and pharmaceutical packaging).
- Production Processes: Encompasses blown extrusion and cast extrusion, each available in monolayer and multilayer configurations.
- Thickness Categories: Ranges include medium (25-50 microns), thick (>50 microns), and thin (<25 microns).
- Regional Coverage: Segments by Americas (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina), EMEA (UK, Germany, France, Russia, among others), and Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, and additional markets).
- Key Companies: Features BASF SE, Daicel Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, SK Global Chemical Co., Ltd., Kolon Industries, Inc., Anhui Wanwei Group Co., Ltd., Shandong Head Biochemical Technology Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Shanghai Tongli Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
Key Takeaways: Strategic Insights for PBAT Film Stakeholders
- Regulatory mandates in North America and Europe are prompting rapid investment in PBAT formulations suited for compliant packaging and agricultural films.
- Technological breakthroughs, including multilayer extrusion, are enabling performance gains in barrier properties and process efficiency for PBAT films.
- Industry partnerships-linking resin producers, converters, and technology providers-are accelerating the introduction of integrated and verifiable sustainable solutions.
- Digital traceability initiatives, such as blockchain-enabled material tracking, are supporting transparency across PBAT film value chains and helping brands substantiate environmental claims.
- Regional ecosystems are shaping adoption patterns: the Americas demonstrate strong infrastructure and regulation-driven uptake; EMEA sees growth driven by policy alignment and technical innovation; Asia-Pacific expansion is supported by increasing urbanization and governmental incentives.
Why This Report Matters
- Provides strategic clarity for aligning procurement, R&D, and market expansion plans with emerging PBAT technology and regulatory trends.
- Supports risk reduction and competitiveness by spotlighting tariff effects and recommending proven strategies in sourcing and capacity planning.
- Equips executive teams with comprehensive, actionable intelligence for operational, commercial, and sustainability decision-making.
Key Topics Covered
1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Market Sizing & Forecasting
5. Market Dynamics
5.1. Growing adoption of PBAT-based biodegradable mulch films in sustainable agriculture to reduce soil pollution
5.2. Surge in regulatory mandates for compostable packaging driving PBAT film demand in EU and North America
5.3. Integration of advanced nanocomposite additives to enhance barrier properties of PBAT films for food packaging
5.4. Collaboration between biopolymer manufacturers and waste management firms to improve PBAT film composting infrastructure
5.5. Development of bio-based PBAT feedstocks derived from agricultural waste to lower production carbon footprint
5.6. Introduction of proprietary PBAT film formulations offering faster biodegradation under industrial composting conditions
5.7. Significant capacity expansions by leading packaging companies in Asia Pacific to meet rising PBAT film demand
6. Market Insights
6.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
6.2. PESTLE Analysis
7. Cumulative Impact of United States Tariffs 2025
8. PBAT Film Market, by Film Type
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Blown Film
8.2.1. Monolayer
8.2.2. Multilayer
8.3. Cast Film
8.3.1. Monolayer
8.3.2. Multilayer
8.4. Laminate Film
9. PBAT Film Market, by Application
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Agriculture
9.2.1. Greenhouse Cover
9.2.2. Mulch Film
9.3. Consumer Goods
9.4. Industrial
9.5. Packaging
9.5.1. Food Packaging
9.5.2. Medical Packaging
9.5.3. Retail Packaging
10. PBAT Film Market, by End User
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Agriculture
10.3. Automotive
10.4. Electronics
10.5. Food And Beverage
10.5.1. Fresh Produce
10.5.2. Frozen Food
10.6. Healthcare
10.6.1. Medical Device Packaging
10.6.2. Pharmaceutical Packaging
11. PBAT Film Market, by Production Process
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Blown Extrusion
11.2.1. Monolayer
11.2.2. Multilayer
11.3. Cast Extrusion
11.3.1. Monolayer
11.3.2. Multilayer
12. PBAT Film Market, by Thickness
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Medium (25-50 Microns)
12.3. Thick (>50 Microns)
12.4. Thin (< 25 Microns)
13. Americas PBAT Film Market
13.1. Introduction
13.2. United States
13.3. Canada
13.4. Mexico
13.5. Brazil
13.6. Argentina
14. Europe, Middle East & Africa PBAT Film Market
14.1. Introduction
14.2. United Kingdom
14.3. Germany
14.4. France
14.5. Russia
14.6. Italy
14.7. Spain
14.8. United Arab Emirates
14.9. Saudi Arabia
14.10. South Africa
14.11. Denmark
14.12. Netherlands
14.13. Qatar
14.14. Finland
14.15. Sweden
14.16. Nigeria
14.17. Egypt
14.18. Turkey
14.19. Israel
14.20. Norway
14.21. Poland
14.22. Switzerland
15. Asia-Pacific PBAT Film Market
15.1. Introduction
15.2. China
15.3. India
15.4. Japan
15.5. Australia
15.6. South Korea
15.7. Indonesia
15.8. Thailand
15.9. Philippines
15.10. Malaysia
15.11. Singapore
15.12. Vietnam
15.13. Taiwan
16. Competitive Landscape
16.1. Market Share Analysis
16.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix
16.3. Competitive Analysis
16.3.1. BASF SE
16.3.2. Daicel Corporation
16.3.3. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
16.3.4. SK Global Chemical Co., Ltd.
16.3.5. Kolon Industries, Inc.
16.3.6. Anhui Wanwei Group Co., Ltd.
16.3.7. Shandong Head Biochemical Technology Co., Ltd.
16.3.8. Zhejiang Hisun Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
16.3.9. Shanghai Tongli Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
16.3.10. Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
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