Dublin, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “High-Performance Films: Global Markets” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The global market volume for high-performance films is expected to grow from 23.4 billion Lbs. in 2025 and is projected to reach 33.1 billion Lbs. by the end of 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2030.
This report segments the global market for high-performance films by material, fabrication method, application, region, and end-user industry. The report uses 2024 as the base year, and forecasts are provided for market volume from 2025 to 2030 (million lbs.).
The global market is driven by sustainability trends, pushing the demand for bio-based film from various end-use industries and increasing the adoption of high-performance lightweight materials in challenging applications. These films also find widespread adoption in the electrical and electronics industry as flexible printed circuits (FPCs) and capacitor films, display and optical films, insulating substrates, solar photovoltaic, and semiconductor and component protection films. The proliferation of AI-equipped and IoT-embedded electronic devices, and governments pursuing digital transformation via generative AI and other technologies is expected to further drive the market’s growth.
Emerging Technologies
Novels materials are being developed due to more stringent specifications, harsh environment applications and customer needs. Progress has been made in the development of advanced polymers, ultra-thin films, high-performance capacitor film technology, and novel bio-based materials for films.
Report Scope
- 85 data tables and 45 additional tables
- An overview of the global market for high-performance films
- In-depth analysis of global market trends, featuring historical revenue data for 2024, estimated figures for 2025, as well as forecasts for 2029. This analysis includes projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2030
- Evaluation of the current market size and revenue growth prospects specific to the high-performance films market, accompanied by a market share analysis by material, fabrication method, application, end-user, and region
- Analysis of current and future demand in the high-performance films market, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive environment, market regulations and reimbursement practices
- Analysis of drivers, challenges, and opportunities affecting market growth
- Coverage of evolving technologies, the current and future market potential, R&D activities, growth strategies, new product pipeline, regulatory framework and reimbursement scenarios, and ESG trends of the market
- Market share analysis of the key market participants in the industry, along with their research priorities, product portfolios, global rankings and company competitive landscape
- Profiles of major companies within the industry, including: SABIC, Toray Industries Inc., Covestro AG, Solvay, and DuPont
Company Profiles
- 3M
- Arkema
- Covestro AG
- Daikin Industries Ltd.
- DuPont
- Eastman Chemical Co.
- Evonik Industries AG
- Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp.
- Polyplex
- Rohm GmbH
- SABIC
- Saint-Gobain
- Solstice Advanced Materials Inc.
- Solvay
- Toray Industries Inc.
Key Attributes:
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 150 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value in 2025 | 23.4 Billion Lbs |
| Forecasted Market Value by 2030 | 33.1 Billion Lbs |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.2% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
Key Topics Covered:
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
- Market Outlook
- Scope of Report
- Market Summary
- Market Dynamics and Growth Factors
- Emerging Technologies
- Future Trends and Developments
- Regional and Emerging Markets
- Segmental Analysis
- Conclusion
Chapter 2 Market Overview
- Market Definition
- Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- Bargaining Power of Buyers
- Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- Potential for New Entrants to the Market
- Threat of Substitutes
- Competition in the Industry
- Value Chain Analysis
- Raw Materials Suppliers
- Film Processors
- Distributors
- End Users/OEMs
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
- Market Dynamics Snapshot
- Drivers
- Sustainability
- Demand for High-Performance Lightweight Materials
- Demand in the Electrical and Electronics Industry
- Challenges
- Recycling
- Regulatory Pressures
- Opportunities
- Adoption In Emerging Markets
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
- Overview
- New Technologies
- Advanced Polymers for Thick Films
- Ultra-thin Polyimide Film
- High-Performance Capacitor Films
- Biobased Film for Packaging
- Polymer Film Impermeable to Gas Molecules
Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis
- Takeaways
- Segmentation Breakdown
- Market Analysis by Material
- PET
- Polyolefin
- Polyamide
- Polycarbonate
- Other Materials
- Market Analysis by Fabrication Method
- Biaxially Oriented Films
- Non-Oriented Films
- Uniaxially Oriented Films
- Market Analysis by Application
- Barrier
- Safety and Security
- Others
- Market Analysis by End User
- Packaging
- Electrical and Electronics
- Transportation
- Other Industries
- Geographic Breakdown
- Market Analysis by Region
- North America
- Asia-Pacific
- Europe
- South America
- Middle East and Africa
Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence
- Industry Structure
- Company Share Analysis
- SABIC
- Toray Industries Inc.
- Covestro AG
- Solvay
- DuPont
- Strategic Initiatives
Chapter 7 Sustainability in High- Performance Films: An ESG Perspective
- Overview
- ESG Issues in the High-Performance Films Industry
- ESG Initiatives
- Environment Issues
- Social Issues
- Governance Issues
- Concluding Remarks
Chapter 8 Appendix
- Methodology
- Information Sources
- Abbreviations
- References
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