Agricultural Films Market by Type (LLDPE, LDPE, Reclaim, EVA, and HDPE), Application (Greenhouse Film (Classic Greenhouse, Macro Tunnel), Silage Film (Silage Stretch Wrap), and Mulch Film (Transparent or Clear Mulch)) - Global Forecast to 2022

The global agricultural films market was valued at USD 7.48 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach 10.57 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2017 to 2022. In this report, 2016 is considered as the base year and the forecast period is from 2017 to 2022.

The objectives of this study are:

• To define, describe, and analyze the agricultural films market on the basis of type, application, and region
• To forecast and analyze the market size (in terms of value and volume) of agricultural films and various submarkets across five main regions, namely, Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, South America, and the Middle East & Africa
• To forecast and analyze the global agricultural films market at the country level for each region
• To strategically analyze each submarket with respect to individual growth trends and its contribution to the global agricultural films market
• To analyze opportunities in the market for stakeholders by identifying high growth segments of the market
• To identify significant market trends and factors driving or inhibiting the growth of the market and its submarkets
• To analyze competitive developments such as joint ventures, new products launches, expansions, and mergers & acquisitions in the global agricultural films market
• To strategically profile key market players and comprehensively analyze their growth strategies

This research study involves the extensive use of secondary sources, directories, and databases (such as Hoovers, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and Factiva) to identify and collect information useful for this technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the global agricultural films market. Primary sources mainly include several industry experts from core and related industries and preferred suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and organizations related to all segments of the industry’s supply chain. After arriving at the overall market size, the total market was split into several segments and subsegments. The figure below illustrates the breakdown of primary interviews based on company type, designation, and region:

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Key market players profiled in this report include BASF (Germany), Dow Chemical (U.S.), Berry Global (U.S.), The RKW Group (Germany), Trioplast Industrier AB (Sweden), Ab Rani Plast Oy (Finland), RPC Group (U.K.), Grupo Armando Alvarez (Spain), Kuraray (Japan), and Coveris (U.S.).

Key Target Audience:

• Manufacturers of Agricultural Films
• Suppliers of Agricultural Films
• Raw Material Suppliers
• Investment Banks
• Government Bodies

Scope of the Report:

This report categorizes the global agricultural films market on the basis of type, application, and region.

Agricultural Films Market, By Type:

• Linear Low-density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
• Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE)
• Reclaim
• Ethylene-vinyl Acetate (EVA)
• High-density Polyethylene (HDPE)
• Others (EVOH, PVC, and ETFE)

Agricultural Films Market, By Application:

• Greenhouse film
  • Classic Greenhouse Film
  • Macro Tunnel/Walking Tunnel
  • Low Tunnels
• Mulch film
  • Transparent or Clear Mulch
  • Black Mulch
  • Other Mulches (blue, grey, yellow, orange mulches)
• Silage film
  • Silage Stretch Wrap
  • Silage Sheet
  • Silage Bag

Agricultural Films Market, By Region:

• Asia Pacific
• Europe
• North America
• Middle East & Africa
• South America

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 16)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Definition
    1.3 Market Scope
           1.3.1 Years Considered for the Study
    1.4 Currency
    1.5 Units Considered
    1.6 Limitations
    1.7 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 20)
    2.1 Research Data
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
                    2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
           2.1.2 Primary Data
                    2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
                    2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
                    2.1.2.3 Breakdown of Primary Interviews
    2.2 Market Size Estimation
           2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.2 Top Down Approach
    2.3 Data Triangulation
    2.4 Research Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 28)

4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 31)
    4.1 Significant Opportunities in the Agricultural Films Market
    4.2 Agricultural Films Market, By Region
    4.3 Agricultural Films Market in Asia-Pacific, By Country and Type
    4.4 Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application

5 Market Overview (Page No. - 34)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Evolution
    5.3 Market Dynamics
           5.3.1 Short-, Medium-, and Long-Term Impact Analysis
           5.3.2 Drivers
                    5.3.2.1 Global Focus on Increasing Agricultural Output
                    5.3.2.2 Increasing Demand From the Dairy Industry
           5.3.3 Restraints
                    5.3.3.1 High Cost of Installation
                    5.3.3.2 Adverse Effects of Plastics on the Environment
           5.3.4 Opportunities
                    5.3.4.1 Innovations in Agricultural Films
                    5.3.4.2 Increasing Nano Greenhouses
                    5.3.4.3 Increased Use of Biodegradable Films in Developed Regions
    5.4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
           5.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
           5.4.2 Threat of Substitutes
           5.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
           5.4.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
           5.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

6 Agricultural Films Market, By Type (Page No. - 42)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Revenue Pocket Matrix, By Type
    6.3 Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
    6.4 Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
    6.5 Reclaim
    6.6 Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
    6.7 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
    6.8 Other Agricultural Films

7 Agricultural Films Market, By Application (Page No. - 54)
    7.1 Introduction
           7.1.1 Revenue Pocket Matrix, By Application
    7.2 Greenhouse Film
           7.2.1 Classic Greenhouse Film
           7.2.2 Macro Tunnels/Walking Tunnels
           7.2.3 Low Tunnels
    7.3 Mulch Film
           7.3.1 Transparent Or Clear Mulch
           7.3.2 Black Mulch
           7.3.3 Other Mulches
    7.4 Silage Film
           7.4.1 Silage Stretch Wrap
           7.4.2 Silage Sheet
           7.4.3 Silage Bag

8 Agricultural Films Market, By Region (Page No. - 72)
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Asia-Pacific
           8.2.1 Asia-Pacific Agricultural Films Market, By Type
           8.2.2 Asia-Pacific Agricultural Films Market, By Application
           8.2.3 Asia-Pacific Agricultural Films Market, By Country
                    8.2.3.1 China
                    8.2.3.2 South Korea
                    8.2.3.3 Japan
                    8.2.3.4 India
                    8.2.3.5 Australia & New Zealand
                    8.2.3.6 Indonesia
                    8.2.3.7 Singapore
    8.3 Europe
           8.3.1 Europe Agricultural Films Market, By Type
           8.3.2 Europe Agricultural Films Market, By Application
           8.3.3 Europe Agricultural Films Market, By Country
                    8.3.3.1 Italy
                    8.3.3.2 Spain
                    8.3.3.3 Germany
                    8.3.3.4 France
                    8.3.3.5 U.K.
                    8.3.3.6 Turkey
    8.4 North America
           8.4.1 North America Agricultural Films Market, By Type
           8.4.2 North America Agricultural Films Market, By Application
           8.4.3 North America Agricultural Films Market, By Country
                    8.4.3.1 Mexico
                    8.4.3.2 U.S.
                    8.4.3.3 Canada
    8.5 Middle East & Africa
           8.5.1 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Films Market, By Type
           8.5.2 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Films Market, By Application
           8.5.3 Middle East & Africa Agricultural Films Market, By Country
                    8.5.3.1 Iran
                    8.5.3.2 UAE
                    8.5.3.3 Egypt
                    8.5.3.4 Saudi Arabia
                    8.5.3.5 South Africa
    8.6 South America
           8.6.1 South America Agricultural Films Market, By Type
           8.6.2 South America Agricultural Films Market, By Application
           8.6.3 South America Agricultural Films Market, By Country
                    8.6.3.1 Brazil
                    8.6.3.2 Colombia

9 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 126)
    9.1 Market Share Analysis of Key Players
           9.1.1 Berry Global Inc. (U.S.)
           9.1.2 Kuraray Co., Ltd. (Japan)
           9.1.3 Coveris (U.S.)
           9.1.4 Others

10 Company Profiles (Page No. - 128)
(Business Overview, Products Offered, Scorecard of Product Offering, Scorecard of Business Strategy, and New Product Launch)
     10.1 Berry Global Inc.
     10.2 Kuraray Co. Ltd.
     10.3 Coveris
     10.4 RPC Group PLC
     10.5 The Rkw Group
     10.6 BASF SE
     10.7 The DOW Chemical Company
     10.8 Trioplast Industrier AB
     10.9 AB Rani Plast Oy
     10.10 Grupo Armando Alvarez
     10.11 Other Key Market Players
             10.11.1 Barbier Group (France)
             10.11.2 Al-Pack Enterprises Ltd. (Canada)
             10.11.3 Exxonmobil Corporation (U.S.)
             10.11.4 Novamont S.P.A. (Italy)
             10.11.5 Britton Group Limited (U.K.)
             10.11.6 Plastika Kritis S.A. (Greece)
             10.11.7 Industrial Development Company S.A.L (Lebanon)
             10.11.8 Achilles Corporation (Japan)
             10.11.9 Polifilm GmbH (Germany)
             10.11.10 Anhui Guofeng Plastic Industry Co.，Ltd. (China)
             10.11.11 Agri Plast Tech India Pvt. Ltd. (India)
             10.11.12 Beijing Huadun Xuehua Plastics Group Co., Ltd. (China)
             10.11.13 Plastik V SDN BHD (Malaysia)
             10.11.14 IM “Sanin” SRL (Moldova)
             10.11.15 Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd. (Israel)

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11 Appendix (Page No. - 157)
     11.1 Insights From Industry Experts
     11.2 Discussion Guide
     11.3 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets Subscription Portal
     11.4 Introducing RT: Real Time Market Intelligence
     11.5 Available Customizations
     11.6 Related Reports
     11.7 Author Details

List of Tables (98 Tables)

Table 1 Agricultural Films Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 2 Agricultural Films Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 3 LLDPE Agricultural Films Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 4 LLDPE Agricultural Films Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 5 LDPE Agricultural Films Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 6 LDPE Agricultural Films Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 7 Reclaim Agricultural Films Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 8 Reclaim Agricultural Films Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 9 EVA Agricultural Films Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 10 EVA Agricultural Films Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 11 HDPE Agricultural Films Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 12 HDPE Agricultural Films Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 13 Other Agricultural Films Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 14 Other Agricultural Films Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 15 Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 16 Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 17 Agricultural Films Market Size in Greenhouse Film Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 18 Agricultural Films Market Size in Greenhouse Film Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 19 Agricultural Films Market Size in Classic Greenhouse Film Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 20 Agricultural Films Market Size in Classic Greenhouse Film Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 21 Agricultural Films Market Size in Macro Tunnels/Walking Tunnels Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 22 Agricultural Films Market Size in Macro Tunnels/Walking Tunnels Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 23 Agricultural Films Market Size in Low Tunnels Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 24 Agricultural Films Market Size in Low Tunnels Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 25 Agricultural Films Market Size in Mulch Film Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 26 Agricultural Films Market Size in Mulch Film Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 27 Agricultural Films Market Size in Transparent Or Clear Mulch Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 28 Agricultural Films Market Size in Transparent Or Clear Mulch Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 29 Agricultural Films Market Size in Black Mulch Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 30 Agricultural Films Market Size in Black Mulch Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 31 Agricultural Films Market Size in Other Mulches Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 32 Agricultural Films Market Size in Other Mulches Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 33 Agricultural Films Market Size in Silage Film Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 34 Agricultural Films Market Size in Silage Film Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 35 Agricultural Films Market Size in Silage Stretch Wrap Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 36 Agricultural Films Market Size in Silage Stretch Wrap Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 37 Agricultural Films Market Size in Silage Sheet Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 38 Agricultural Films Market Size in Silage Sheet Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 39 Agricultural Films Market Size in Silage Bag Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 40 Agricultural Films Market Size in Silage Bag Application, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 41 Agricultural Films Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 42 Agricultural Films Market Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 43 Asia-Pacific: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 44 Asia-Pacific: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 45 Asia-Pacific: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 46 Asia-Pacific: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 47 Asia-Pacific: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 48 Asia-Pacific: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 49 China: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 50 China: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 51 South Korea: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 52 South Korea: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 53 Japan: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 54 Japan: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 55 Europe: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 56 Europe: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 57 Europe: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 58 Europe: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 59 Europe: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 60 Europe: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 61 Italy: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 62 Italy: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 63 Spain: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 64 Spain: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 65 Germany: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 66 Germany: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 67 North America: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 68 North America: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 69 North America: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 70 North America: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 71 North America: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 72 North America: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 73 Mexico: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 74 Mexico: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 75 U.S.: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 76 U.S.: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 77 Canada: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 78 Canada: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 79 Middle East & Africa: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 80 Middle East & Africa: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 81 Middle East & Africa: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 82 Middle East & Africa: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 83 Middle East & Africa: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 84 Middle East & Africa: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 85 Iran: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 86 Iran: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 87 UAE: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 88 UAE: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 89 South America: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 90 South America: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Type, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 91 South America: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 92 South America: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 93 South America: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 94 South America: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Country, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 95 Brazil: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 96 Brazil: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)
Table 97 Colombia: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 98 Colombia: Agricultural Films Market Size, By Application, 2015–2022 (Kiloton)

List of Figures (47 Figures)

Figure 1 Agricultural Films Market: Research Design
Figure 2 Market Size Estimation: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 3 Market Size Estimation: Top-Down Approach
Figure 4 Agricultural Films Market: Data Triangulation
Figure 5 LLDPE to Dominate the Agricultural Films Market Between 2017 and 2022
Figure 6 Greenhouse Film Application to Lead the Agricultural Films Market Between 2017 and 2022
Figure 7 Asia-Pacific to Be the Largest Agricultural Films Market Between 2017–2022
Figure 8 The Agricultural Films Market to Witness High Growth Between 2017 and 2022
Figure 9 Asia-Pacific to Be the Largest Agricultural Films Market Between 2017 and 2022
Figure 10 China Dominated Asia-Pacific Market in 2016
Figure 11 Greenhouse Film Application to Account for the Largest Share of Market Between 2017 and 2022
Figure 12 Overview of the Factors Governing the Agricultural Films Market
Figure 13 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 14 LLDPE to Dominate the Agricultural Films Market Between 2017 and 2022
Figure 15 LLDPE: the Largest Segment of Agricultural Films, By Type
Figure 16 Asia-Pacific to Dominate LLDPE Agricultural Films Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 17 Asia-Pacific to Lead the LDPE Agricultural Films Market During Forecast Period
Figure 18 Europe to Be the Second-Largest Reclaim Market Between 2017 and 2022
Figure 19 Europe to Be the Second-Largest EVA Market During Forecast Period
Figure 20 Asia-Pacific to Be Leading HDPE Market During Forecast Period
Figure 21 Asia-Pacific to Dominate Other Agricultural Films Market During Forecast Period
Figure 22 Greenhouse Film to Lead the Agricultural Films Market Between 2017 and 2022
Figure 23 Greenhouse Film Was the Largest Application in Agricultural Films Market
Figure 24 Asia-Pacific to Be the Largest Agricultural Films Market in Greenhouse Film Application Segment During Forecast Period
Figure 25 Asia-Pacific to Be the Largest Agricultural Films Market in Mulch Application During the Forecast Period
Figure 26 Europe to Be the Largest Agricultural Films Market in Silage Application Between 2017 and 2022
Figure 27 Regional Snapshot: Asia-Pacific Countries are Emerging as Strategic Locations for the Agricultural Films Market
Figure 28 Asia-Pacific Market Snapshot: China to Dominate the Agricultural Films Market
Figure 29 India Agricultural Films Market, 2015–2022
Figure 30 Australia & New Zealand Agricultural Films Market, 2015–2022
Figure 31 Indonesia Agricultural Films Market, 2015–2022
Figure 32 Singapore Agricultural Films Market, 2015–2022
Figure 33 Europe Market Snapshot: Italy to Lead the Agricultural Films Market
Figure 34 France Agricultural Films Market, 2015–2022
Figure 35 U.K. Agricultural Films Market, 2015–2022
Figure 36 Turkey Agricultural Films Market, 2015–2022
Figure 37 North America Market Snapshot: Mexico to Lead the Agricultural Films Market
Figure 38 Egypt Agricultural Films Market, 2015–2022
Figure 39 Saudi Arabia Agricultural Films Market, 2015–2022
Figure 40 South Africa Agricultural Films Market, 2015–2022
Figure 41 Market Share Analysis of Key Players, 2016
Figure 42 Berry Global Inc.: Company Snapshot
Figure 43 Kuraray Co. Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Figure 44 Coveris: Company Snapshot
Figure 45 RPC Group PLC: Company Snapshot
Figure 46 BASF SE: Company Snapshot
Figure 47 The DOW Chemical Company: Company Snapshot

The global agricultural films market is estimated to be USD 7.92 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 10.57 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2017 to 2022. Growing global population has led to an increased need for optimum agricultural productivity, which is consequently expected to boost the demand for agricultural films to increase yield and crop quality. In addition, increasing demand for agricultural films from the dairy industry is expected to further fuel the growth of the agricultural films market.

Based on type, the global agricultural films market has been segmented into Linear Low-density Polyethylene (LLDPE), Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE), Reclaim, Ethylene-vinyl Acetate (EVA), High-density Polyethylene (HDPE), and others. The Linear Low-density Polyethylene (LLDPE) segment is anticipated to lead the global agricultural films market during the forecast period, owing to advanced properties such as mechanical strength, moisture barrier, optical properties, and resistance to sunlight of LLDPE films. In addition, the thickness of these films is lesser than other films, making it suitable for agricultural applications, thereby fueling the growth of the agricultural films market.

Based on application, the global agricultural films market has been classified into greenhouse film, mulch film, and silage film. The greenhouse film segment is anticipated to lead the global agricultural films market between 2017 and 2022. The need for lighter and safer structures has been driving the agricultural films market in the greenhouse film application. Greenhouse films protect crops from UV rays and offer durability.

Based on region, the global agricultural films market has been segmented into Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, the Middle East & Africa, and South America. Asia Pacific is expected to be a major market for agricultural film during the forecast period, owing to growing population and the increased demand for controlled agriculture in the region.

The high cost of installation of greenhouse films is one of the major factors restraining the growth of the global agricultural films market. A greenhouse structure is commonly used to cultivate horticulture crops during seasons when the climatic conditions are unfavorable for their growth. The high cost of installation of greenhouse films is restricting their use, primarily in the emerging countries. Key players operating in the agricultural films market include BASF (Germany), Dow Chemical (U.S.), Berry Global (U.S.), The RKW Group (Germany), Trioplast Industrier AB (Sweden), Ab Rani Plast Oy (Finland), RPC Group (U.K.), Grupo Armando Alvarez (Spain), Kuraray (Japan), and Coveris (U.S.).

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