Metalized Barrier Films Market

Metalized Barrier Films Market Size by Material Type (PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate), BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene), PE (Polyethylene), Nylon, CPP (Cast Polypropylene), and Others), Application (Food and Beverage Packaging, Pharmaceutical Packaging, Cosmetics and Personal Care Packaging, Industrial Packaging, and Electronics Packaging), Packaging Type (Flexible Packaging and Rigid Packaging), Regions, Global Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2024 to 2033

Base Year: 2023 Historical Data: 2020-22
  • Report ID: TBI-14671
  • Published Date: Mar, 2025
  • Pages: 236
  • Category: Chemicals & Materials
  • Format: PDF
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Market Introduction

The global metalized barrier films market was valued at USD 3 billion in 2023 and grew at a CAGR of 3% from 2024 to 2033. The market is expected to reach USD 4.03 billion by 2033. The growing food and beverage industry will drive the growth of the global metalized barrier films market.

Metalized barrier films refer to a class of packaging materials that have characteristics of both metals and plastic films for protecting diverse products. these films are created by coating a base plastic film, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP), with a thin metallic layer, which may be aluminium. It can be deposited by vacuum metallization technique, where the required metal is evaporated under vacuum and then allowed to grow on the top of the film. This gives a consistent layer of metal which has multiple benefits within packaging uses. The purpose of the metalized barrier films is to provide protection against moisture, light and oxygen and any other external factors which are not suitable for the product packaged in the film. The specialty of adopting a metallic layer is that it helps to reflect light and also prevent UV rays from penetrating which is detrimental to several products. Furthermore, metalized barrier films offer excellent barrier properties, low and impressive flexibility, and relatively cheaper than most metal containers. It also increases durability. Metalized barrier films are widely used in different sectors because of their effectiveness and utility and as the means of shelf-life prolongation without product degradation.

Metalized Barrier Films Market Size

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Recent Development

  • The renowned pioneer in contaminated vapor intrusion mitigation technologies, Land Science, a branch of REGENESIS, has created a novel contaminant vapor barrier solution that diffuses harmful gases by utilizing the advantageous qualities of metallized film. The metallized film is shielded from corrosion by the sophisticated composite membrane that surrounds it in the recently patented design.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

The growth of food and beverage industry – The F&B industry is the leading industry for metalized barrier films due to the requirements for good packaging that provides product protection, longer shelf life, and attractive appearance. The population of the globe is likely to rise in the future and the rapid urbanization will lead to increasing demand for ready to eat products. Barrier films which have been metalized provide a competitive, lightweight, and protective packaging for snacks, processed foods, beverages, and frozen products that will help brands meet this need. The increasing demand for natural and preservative-free foods is also creating demand for packaging that will help prevent the spoiling of food products while still being preservative-free. Metalized films are particularly suited for this use as they offer desired level of protection against moisture, oxygen and light to keep products such as chips, cookies and dairy products fresh for long periods. Furthermore, with the growth of the e-commerce business involving food and beverage products will also contribute to the market’s growth.

Restraints

Environmental concerns – Environmental issues and recycling issues are some of the most critical constraints that have influenced the slow market acceptance of metalized barrier films. These films which are made of a plastic base with a very thin metal layer have excellent barrier characteristics but are difficult to recycle. The main problem is that the layers from plastic and metal are embedded into the structure of film, which makes it nearly impossible to recycle. Despite the thinness of the metal layer and the ease with which it can be removed, the plastic film is irreversibly attached to the metal layer during recycling stages thus making the material non-recyclable most of the time. This is especially problematic given the current increasing need for recycled materials especially in packaging. As more consumers and companies call for conservation and sustainable use of resources and with the increased concern on industries’ social responsibility to the environment, the non-recyclability of metalized films is a cause for concern.

Opportunities

Technological advancements in production methods – The evolution in the manufacturing of metalized barrier films will contribute to the market’s growth during the forecast period. These technologies improve functionality, multipurpose use, and affordability of these films. For instance, the enhancement of the vacuum metallization technique has led to higher accuracy in the production of metalized barrier films. Further, improvements in the coating technology have made it possible to produce metalized films with enhanced barrier properties to moisture, oxygen, and UV light to protect food, beverages and other sensitive products. Moreover, multi-layered structures of films are increasingly incorporated with adhesives, sealants or coatings that provide additional barrier or functional benefits such as anti-fogging or heat sealing. The above advancements will drive the market’s advancements during the forecast period.

Segment Analysis

Regional segmentation analysis

The regions analyzed for the market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. Asia Pacific emerged as the most significant global metalized barrier films market, with a 38% market revenue share in 2023.

The Asia Pacific region constitutes the largest market for metalized barrier films, mainly due to industrialization, urbanization, and a growing need for packaged food and beverage products. The growth of the middle class in the region has supported the packaging industry especially in the China, India, Japan and South Korea. Due to the increased consumer focus on convenience, easy to eat and portable food items, flexible packaging related product such as metalized barrier films have found high demand. Asia Pacific also has well-developed manufacturing industries for metalized films that have many manufacturers in China, Japan, AND India. Furthermore, growth of e-commerce sector especially in Asia Pacific region has increased call for protective packaging solutions.

Asia Pacific Region Metalized Barrier Films Market Share in 2023 - 38%

 

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  • India-based TOPPAN Specialty Films Private Limited (TSF) and TOPPAN Inc., a TOPPAN Group firm and a fully owned subsidiary of TOPPAN Holdings Inc., have created GL-SP, a barrier film that uses biaxially orientated polypropylene (BOPP) as the substrate. Production and sales of the film are soon to begin. The TOPPAN Group's GL BARRIER series of transparent vapor-deposited barrier films, which hold a dominant market share worldwide, now includes GL-SP as a new product in its line of sustainable packaging.

Material Type Segment Analysis

The material type segment is divided into PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate), BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene), PE (Polyethylene), Nylon, CPP (Cast Polypropylene), and Others. The PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 37% in 2023. This is because PET is very strong, durable, and does not absorb moisture, oxygen or light. It is flexible which makes it readily metallized by vacuum coating, which offers an additional layer of protection further improving the barrier characteristics. Among major applications, the largest market for PET today is in flexible packaging where it is used extensively in snack, beverage, dairy products, and ready-to-eat meals. Moreover, PET films can be manufactured with the different thicknesses which makes it ideal in meeting different packaging needs of their products. The last benefit is the PET that is recyclable in nature and contributes less to the Green House Effect as compared to other non-recyclable sheets of paper. Though the recycling of metalized films has its issues, PET is among the leading recycled plastics globally, and thus, it meets the increasing consumers and regulatory concerns over green packaging.

  • In order to offer sustainable solutions in flexible packaging, Jindal Films Europe (JFE) has committed to releasing five to ten new, inventive films per year.  This demonstrates unequivocally how JFE has adapted to the industry's recent consumer movement towards sustainable goods and services. In order to provide recyclable films that can satisfy many markets without harming the environment, the company also concentrates on research and development. Multi-layer films with thicknesses ranging from 12 to 70 microns are offered by JFE in coated, uncoated, transparent, white, and metallized forms. Because of the company's inventiveness, ten new goods are introduced each year, all of which are made for recyclable, sustainable constructions.

Application Segment Analysis

The application segment is divided into food and beverage packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, cosmetics and personal care packaging, industrial packaging, and electronics packaging. The food and beverage packaging segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 36% in 2023. Metalized barrier films provide very good barrier properties for moisture, oxygen and light and are useful in extending the shelf life, and maintaining the palatability and nutritional quality of foods and beverages. This is especially required for products like biscuits, chips, dairy products, beverages and ready to eat meals that require packaging that offers protection and extended shelf life for these products. Their low weight, flexibility and comparatively low cost makes it ideal in food packaging. The capability to produce attractive and luxurious packaging with a shiny and reflective surface also contributes to the dominance of food and beverage packaging.

  • For the purpose of packaging dry fruits, drinks, chips, snacks, biscuits, cookies, and other chocolate and confectionery products, UFlex introduced "B-UUB-M" Outstanding Barrier Metallized BOPP Film. It guarantees extended freshness and quality retention with a moisture barrier (0.05 gm/m2/day) and oxygen transmission rate (0.1cc/m2/day). Additionally, it provides a barrier to stop migration and scent. Additionally, it is a flexible and eco-friendly option due to its metal adhesion, chlorine-free PVDC coated film, and ability to replace aluminum foil. It is capable of rapid processing.

Packaging type Segment Analysis

The packaging type segment is divided into flexible packaging and rigid packaging. The flexible packaging segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 55% in 2023. Flexible packaging is cheap, versatile and comprises of films, foils, and pouches that can be shaped flexibly and conveniently. That is why metalized films are incorporated as a barrier layer in flexible packaging – they have high Moisture and Oxygen Barrier Properties and effective protection against light that help maintain the quality, flavour and shelf life of the packaged product. These films can flexibly be developed in a manner that creates efficient and economic packaging for production since they consume less space and require little capital to transport. The other benefit of a flexible package is that it can be easily branded for appeal to the consumer. In addition, flexible packaging is useful and convenient.

Some of the Key Market Players

  • Amcor Limited
  • BASF SE
  • Berry Global Inc.
  • Dupont de Nemours, Inc.
  • Flex Films
  • Kraton Polymers LLC
  • Mondi Group
  • Sealed Air Corporation
  • Taghleef Industries
  • Toray Industries, Inc.
  • Treofan GmbH
  • Uflex Limited

Report Description

Attribute Description
Market Size Revenue (USD Billion)
Market size value in 2023 USD 3 Billion
Market size value in 2033 USD 4.03 Billion
CAGR (2024 to 2033) 3%
Historical data 2020-2022
Base Year 2023
Forecast 2024-2033
Region The regions analyzed for the market are Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, North America, and Middle East and Africa. Furthermore, the regions are further analyzed at the country level.
Segments Material Type, Application and Packaging Type

Frequesntly Asked Questions

As per The Brainy Insights, the size of the global metalized barrier films market was valued at USD 3 billion in 2023 to USD 4.03 billion by 2033.

Global metalized barrier films market is growing at a CAGR of 3% during the forecast period 2024-2033.

The market's growth will be influenced by the growth of food and beverage industry.

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This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. The Brainy Insights has segmented the global metalized barrier films market based on below mentioned segments:

Global Metalized Barrier Films Market by Material Type:

  • PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
  • BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene)
  • PE (Polyethylene)
  • Nylon
  • CPP (Cast Polypropylene)
  • Others

Global Metalized Barrier Films Market by Application:

  • Food and Beverage Packaging
  • Pharmaceutical Packaging
  • Cosmetics and Personal Care Packaging
  • Industrial Packaging
  • Electronics Packaging

Global Metalized Barrier Films Market by Packaging Type:

  • Flexible Packaging
  • Rigid Packaging

Global Metalized Barrier Films Market by Region:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
  • South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East and Africa  
    • UAE
    • South Africa

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