by The Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Films Market is estimated to be valued at US$ 472.19 Mn in 2023 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.1% over the forecast period 2023 to 2030, as highlighted in a new report published by Coherent Market Insights.
Market Overview:
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films are specialty films produced from TPU resin. These films offer high strength, flexibility, and resistance to abrasion. They are used in applications such as garment labels, adhesive tapes, graphic films, medical products, and automotive interior and exterior parts. These films offer unique properties such as good abrasion resistance, high elasticity, high transparency, good chemical resistance, and excellent mechanical properties. The elastic property of TPU films allows them to stretch and recover from deformation without damage.
Market Dynamics:
The increasing demand from the medical industry is a major driver for the TPU films market. These films are widely used to produce breathable wound dressings, bandages, surgical drapes, medical tapes, and other medical devices due to their high elasticity and flexibility. Their high strength-to-weight ratio makes them suitable to be used in lightweight medical textiles. The growing aging population and increasing incidences of accidents and injuries are augmenting the demand for medical products using TPU films. Additionally, the widespread application of TPU films in footwear is also fueling market growth. These films provide properties such as abrasion resistance, flexibility, and toughness and are used to produce shoe uppers, laces, and linings. Furthermore, their durable and stretchable nature makes them suitable for manufacturing athletic shoes. Growing consumer spend on sports and casual footwear is propelling the demand for TPU films in this application.
Segment Analysis
Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Films market is dominated by polyester TPU films sub-segment due to its widespread applications in various industries like automotive, building & construction, and aerospace. Polyester TPU provides advantages like high tensile strength, flexibility, abrasion and tear resistance which make it suitable for protective and decorative purposes.
PEST Analysis
Political: Any unfavorable trade policies affecting imports/exports of TPU films across regions can impact the market.
Economic: A stable global economy driving the growth of end-use industries like automotive and construction favors the TPU films market growth. However, negative GDP impacts the market.
Social: Increasing consumer preference for light-weight and durable material in automotive and footwear boost the demand for TPU films.
Technological: Developments in TPU film production technologies improving properties like strength-to-weight ratio and durability fuel the market growth.
Key Takeaways
The Global Thermoplastic Polyurethane (Tpu) Films Market is expected to witness high growth, exhibiting CAGR of 6.1% over the forecast period, due to increasing demand from automotive industry for light-weight trims and sealants.
Regionally, Asia Pacific dominates the TPU films market and is expected to continue its dominance led by China, India, and Japan on account of large automotive production and growing construction activities in the region.
Key players operating in the Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) Films market are 3M, American Polyfilm Inc., Avery Dennison Corporation, Covestro AG, Ding Zing Advanced Materials Inc., Gerlinger Industries GmbH, Huntsman International LLC, Okura Industrial Co. Ltd, Permali Gloucester Ltd, Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc., Wiman Corporation, and The Lubrizol Corporation.
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1. Source: Coherent Market Insights, Public sources, Desk research
2. We have leveraged AI tools to mine information and compile it
