India Specialty Films Market Overview, 2028

India Specialty Films Market Overview, 2028


The Indian specialty film market was experiencing rapid expansion and tremendous prospects across a wide range of sectors. The Indian specialty film market is rapidly expanding, owing to the country's increasing consumption of packaged goods, fast industrialization, and increased technological breakthroughs in a variety of sectors. Furthermore, as disposable incomes increased and electronic devices became more popular, the need for specialty films in the consumer electronics sector increased. These films were used in touch panels, display screens, and other electronic components where anti-glare, anti-scratch, and anti-static qualities were required. The Indian government's initiatives to promote domestic manufacturing and boost foreign investments in the plastics industry further propelled the specialty films market forward. These efforts created a conducive environment for research and development, encouraging manufacturers to invest in new product development and technological advancements. Overall, the specialty films industry in India exhibited significant potential for growth, driven by diverse end-user industries' evolving needs and the continuous pursuit of innovative, sustainable, and technologically advanced solutions. As the market continued to evolve, manufacturers, stakeholders, and policymakers in the country were expected to focus on addressing emerging challenges and capitalizing on new opportunities to sustain the industry's upward trajectory.

According to the research report ""India Specialty Films Market Overview, 2028,"" published by Bonafide Research, the India Specialty Films market is predicted to grow at 10.05% CAGR from 2023 to 2028. The government set up Plastic Parks and Clusters to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities to plastic manufacturers, including those producing specialty films. These parks offered access to common facilities like testing labs, training centers, and effluent treatment plants, which helped reduce production costs and enhance overall efficiency. The Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme provided financial assistance to Indian manufacturers in upgrading and modernizing their manufacturing facilities, including those producing specialty films. This helped them adopt advanced technologies, enhance product quality, and improve overall competitiveness. The incorporation of nano-coatings and additives in specialty films had been a prominent technological trend. These nanomaterials provided films with enhanced functionalities, such as improved barrier properties, scratch resistance, anti-static properties, and UV protection. Furthermore, multilayer co-extrusion technology had gained popularity in India's specialty films manufacturing process. This technology allowed the production of films with multiple layers, each having distinct properties, resulting in films with superior barrier performance and tailored characteristics for specific applications.

Based on material type, market is bifurcated into includes polyester, nylon, polycarbonate, polyacrylamide, fluoropolymer, polyimide, polyolefin and others (including polyvinylidene chloride, ethylene vinyl alcohol, etc.). The market is majorly dominated by polyolefin with highest market share. Furthermore, there is significant demand for fluoropolymer material in specialty films in India. Fluoropolymer polymers with high chemical resistance include PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) and PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride). This feature is in high demand in a variety of industries, including chemical processing, where specialty films are utilized to protect equipment and surfaces from hostile chemicals. Fluoropolymers have strong electrical insulating qualities, making them useful in the electrical and electronics industries as insulation and protective coatings. Fluoropolymers are well-known for their non-stick qualities, which make them perfect for applications where adhesion prevention is critical. Nonstick specialty films are used in cooking utensils, packaging materials, and other industrial operations where friction and sticking are important. Based on functionality of specialty films market is divided into barrier, safety and security, decorative, microporous, conduction and insulation and others (antistatic, anti-fog, waterproof, heat-resistant, release, light control, UV protection, etc.). Barrier functionality is leading the market of India. In the pharmaceutical and medical industries, barrier functioning is critical for protecting medications and medical devices from external pollutants, moisture, and oxygen. Specialty films with barrier qualities protect the packaged products' integrity and effectiveness. Specialty films having barrier properties play an important role in safeguarding crops and seeds in India's agriculture industry from pests, insects, and bad weather circumstances such as excessive rainfall or drought. With growing environmental concerns, there is a greater demand for environmentally friendly packaging options. Barrier functioning aids in the reduction of food waste, the extension of product shelf life, and the reduction of the need for preservatives and chemicals.

The specialty films are most commonly used in packaging industry in India and are leading the market with highest market share as well. Food and beverages, as well as electronics, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods, can all benefit from the use of specialty films. When compared to other packaging materials, specialty films can offer cost advantages, making them an appealing solution for firms looking to reduce their packaging expenditures. Specialty films provide exceptional moisture, gas, and other contaminant barrier qualities. This is critical for maintaining the freshness and quality of packaged goods, increasing shelf life, and preventing spoilage. Specialty films can be created with characteristics such as easy-open seals, resealable closures, or tear strips to improve consumer convenience.

Considered in this report:
• Geography: India
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028

Aspects covered in this report:
• India Specialty Films market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Material Type:
• Polyester
• Nylon
• Polycarbonate
• Polyacrylamide
• Fluoropolymer
• Polyimide
• Polyolefin
• Others (including Polyvinylidene Chloride, Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol, etc.)

By End-User Industry:
• Packaging
• Personal care products
• Electrical & Electronic
• Automobiles
• Construction
• Agriculture
• Aerospace
• Others (Textiles, Stationery, etc.)

By Functionality:
• Barrier
• Safety and Security
• Decorative
• Microporous
• Conduction and Insulation
• Others (Antistatic, Anti-fog, Waterproof, Heat-resistant, Release, Light Control, UV Protection, etc.)

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience:
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Specialty Films industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.


1. Executive Summary
2. Market Structure
2.1. Market Considerate
2.2. Assumptions
2.3. Limitations
2.4. Abbreviations
2.5. Sources
2.6. Definitions
2.7. Geography
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Secondary Research
3.2. Primary Data Collection
3.3. Market Formation & Validation
3.4. Report Writing, Quality Check & Delivery
4. India Macro Economic Indicators
5. Market Dynamics
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Key Developments - 2021
5.3. Market Drivers & Opportunities
5.4. Market Restraints & Challenges
5.5. Market Trends
5.6. Covid-19 Effect
5.7. Supply chain Analysis
5.8. Policy & Regulatory Framework
5.9. Industry Experts Views
6. India Speciality Films Market Overview
6.1. Market Size By Value
6.2. Market Size and Forecast By Material Type
6.3. Market Size and Forecast By End User Industry
6.4. Market Size and Forecast By Functionality
6.5. Market Size and Forecast By III
6.6. Market Size and Forecast By JJJ
7. India Speciality Films Market Segmentations
7.1. India Speciality Films Market, By Material Type
7.1.1. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Polyester, 2017-2028
7.1.2. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Nylon, 2017-2028
7.1.3. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Polycarbonate, 2017-2028
7.1.4. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Polyacrylamide, 2017-2028
7.1.5. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Fluoropolymer, 2017-2028
7.1.6. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Polyimide, 2017-2028
7.1.7. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Polyolefin, 2017-2028
7.1.8. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Others, 2017-2028
7.2. India Speciality Films Market, By End User Industry
7.2.1. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Packaging, 2017-2028
7.2.2. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Personal care products, 2017-2028
7.2.3. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Electrical & Electronic, 2017-2028
7.2.4. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Automobiles, 2017-2028
7.2.5. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Construction, 2017-2028
7.2.6. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Agriculture, 2017-2028
7.2.7. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Aerospace, 2017-2028
7.2.8. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Other, 2017-2028
7.3. India Speciality Films Market, By Functionality
7.3.1. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Barrier, 2017-2028
7.3.2. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Safety and Security, 2017-2028
7.3.3. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Decorative, 2017-2028
7.3.4. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Microporous, 2017-2028
7.3.5. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Conduction and Insulation, 2017-2028
7.3.6. India Speciality Films Market Size, By Others, 2017-2028
8. India Speciality Films Market Opportunity Assessment
8.1. By Material Type, 2023 to 2028
8.2. By End User Industry, 2023 to 2028
8.3. By Functionality, 2023 to 2028
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Porter's Five Forces
9.2. Company Profile
9.2.1. Company 1
9.2.2. Company 2
9.2.3. Company 3
9.2.4. Company 4
9.2.5. Company 5
9.2.6. Company 6
9.2.7. Company 7
9.2.8. Company 8
10. Strategic Recommendations
11. Disclaimer
List of Figures
Figure 1: India Speciality Films Market Size By Value (2017, 2022 & 2028F) (in USD Million)
Figure 2: Market Attractiveness Index, By Material Type
Figure 3: Market Attractiveness Index, By End User Industry
Figure 4: Market Attractiveness Index, By Functionality
Figure 5: Porter's Five Forces of India Speciality Films Market
List of Table
Table 1 : Influencing Factors for Global Speciality Films Market, 2022
Table 2: India Speciality Films Market Size and Forecast By Material Type (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 3: India Speciality Films Market Size and Forecast By End User Industry (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 4: India Speciality Films Market Size and Forecast By Functionality (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 5: India Speciality Films Market Size and Forecast By III (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 6: India Speciality Films Market Size and Forecast By JJJ (2017, 2022 & 2028F)
Table 7: India Speciality Films Market Size of Polyester (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 8: India Speciality Films Market Size of Nylon (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 9: India Speciality Films Market Size of Polycarbonate (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 10: India Speciality Films Market Size of Polyacrylamide (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 11: India Speciality Films Market Size of Fluoropolymer (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 12: India Speciality Films Market Size of Polyimide (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 13: India Speciality Films Market Size of Polyolefin (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 14: India Speciality Films Market Size of Others (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 15: India Speciality Films Market Size of Packaging (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 16: India Speciality Films Market Size of Personal care products (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 17: India Speciality Films Market Size of Electrical & Electronic (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 18: India Speciality Films Market Size of Automobiles (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 19: India Speciality Films Market Size of Construction (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 20: India Speciality Films Market Size of Agriculture (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 21: India Speciality Films Market Size of Aerospace (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 22: India Speciality Films Market Size of Others (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 23: India Speciality Films Market Size of Barrier (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 24: India Speciality Films Market Size of Safety and Security (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 25: India Speciality Films Market Size of Decorative (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 26: India Speciality Films Market Size of Microporous (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 27: India Speciality Films Market Size of Conduction and Insulation (2017 to 2028) in USD Million
Table 28: India Speciality Films Market Size of Others (2017 to 2028) in USD Million

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