"Cellulose Film Market to Reach USD 1.21 Billion by 2030, Driven by Eco-Friendly Packaging Demand and Biodegradable Innovation"

The global cellulose film market, valued at USD 885.7 million in 2024, is poised for substantial growth, with projections estimating it will reach USD 1.21 billion by 2030. This reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% from 2025 to 2030. The upward trajectory is fueled by an industry-wide shift toward biodegradable and renewable packaging alternatives, responding to intensifying consumer demand and regulatory mandates to reduce plastic pollution.

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Product Insights

  • Cellophane remains the dominant product, commanding 44.0% revenue share in 2024, driven by its biodegradability and visual appeal—ideal for product displays in retail.

  • Coated Cellulose Films are expected to grow at a 6.0% CAGR due to enhanced barrier functions suitable for high-performance packaging in food, pharma, and industrial sectors.


Application Insights

  • Food & Beverage leads with 54.0% market share, as brands adopt biodegradable packaging to boost sustainability credentials and extend product shelf life.

  • Personal Care is expected to witness the fastest growth at 6.7% CAGR, as eco-conscious consumers drive demand for sustainable sachets, blister packs, and wrap materials.

  • Agriculture is emerging as a niche segment where cellulose films serve as biodegradable mulch and greenhouse coverings, promoting sustainable crop practices.

Regional Highlights

  • Asia Pacific dominates the market, accounting for over 40% of global revenue in 2024, with China leading production and consumption. Industrialization, government incentives, and a booming manufacturing sector are boosting regional growth.

  • North America is experiencing strong growth driven by plastic bans in states like California and eco-packaging shifts by food and pharma giants such as Kraft Heinz and General Mills.

  • Europe continues to be a regulatory leader, with policies like the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive pushing companies toward cellulose film adoption. Germany is at the forefront, supported by strict packaging laws and consumer demand for green alternatives.


Recent Developments

  • September 2023: Futamura expanded its U.K. operations by commissioning a new cellulose film line to meet soaring demand for its NatureFlex compostable films.

  • March 2023: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland invested USD 1.56 million into scaling cellulose-based food wraps, replacing plastic and reducing waste.


Leading Companies in the Market:

  • Futamura Group

  • SHAOXING KEDE NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD.

  • Qingdao Cloud Film Packaging Materials Co., Ltd.

  • Rotofil

  • HuiZhou YITO Packaging Co., Ltd.

  • Rengo Co., Ltd.

  • Shandong Henglian New Materials Co., Ltd.

  • NUFAB GREEN PVT. LTD.

  • Cankey Technology Co., Ltd.

  • SINO-FILM

These companies are actively investing in green R&D, expanding global footprints, and forming joint ventures to stay competitive in the accelerating transition to sustainable packaging.


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