Global Water Soluble Films market size was valued at USD 0.32 billion in 2023. It is anticipated to grow up to USD 0.61 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.20% during the forecast period ranging between 2025 and 2030.
The Global Water Soluble Films Market size was valued at USD 0.32 billion in 2023. It is anticipated to grow up to USD 0.61 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.20% during the forecast period ranging between 2025 and 2030.
Water-soluble films are a special type of biodegradable packaging material. It dissolves completely in water because these films are usually made from water-soluble polymers. This includes polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) or cellulose derivatives. The technology used to make them involve dissolving the polymer in a suitable solvent, casting the solution into a film. The film is then dried to remove the solvent. The advantage of using water-soluble films is that they are biodegradable and therefore reduce environmental impact. The global Water Soluble Films market growth is boosting due to the the growing awareness among consumers about environmental issues and need for sustainability. However, stiff challenges that hinder widespread adoption is the high cost involved in the production of these special films
Browse 84 market data Tables and 50 Figures spread through 198 Pages and in-depth TOC on Global Water Soluble Films Market By Product Type (Disposable Sponges, Reusable Sponges), By Material (Cotton, Rayon,Synthetic Materials), By Sterility (Sterile, Non-Sterile Sponges), By Application (Surgical Procedures, Wound Care), By End User (Hospitals, Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs), and Clinics), By Distribution Channel (Offline, Online Channels), By Size (Small, Medium, and Large Sponges), By Design (Flat Sponges, Sponge Strips), By Regulatory Compliance (ISO-Compliant, Non-Compliant Sponges), By Packaging Type (Individual Packaging, Bulk Packaging) and By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa) - Global Forecast from 2025 to 2030.
Global Water Soluble Films Market Segmentation and Key Players
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Segment / Key Players |
Categorization |
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Application |
Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, Food Packaging, Detergents and Laundry Products |
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Material |
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA), Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), Cellulose Derivatives and Others |
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Type |
Transparent, Opaque, and Color Water-Soluble Films |
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Thickness |
Thin and Thick |
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Additives |
Plasticizers, Antimicrobial Agents, and Surfactants |
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End User |
Consumer Goods, Industrial Goods, and Agricultural Good |
By application, detergents and laundry products dominate the global water soluble films market
The detergents and laundry products segments are the most dominant due to the rise in demand for eco-friendly and convenient solutions.
"North America dominates the global water soluble films market."
The North American region of the global Water Soluble Films market is more dominant due to its well-developed and mature infrastructure, greater consumer awareness of sustainability, strict government regulations, and technology providers.
Some of the key players in this market are SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO. LTD, AICELLO CORPORATION, KURARAY CO. LTD, Ecopol S.p.A, Arrow GreenTech Ltd, Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, Cortec Corporation, Jiangmen Proudly Water-soluble Plastic Co. Ltd, Changzhou Greencradleland Macromolecule Materials Co., Ltd, AMC (UK) Ltd, Noble Industries
The Global Water Soluble Films Market report offers a comprehensive market segmentation analysis along with estimation for the forecast period 2025–2030.
Global Water Soluble Films Market coverage (By Value)
- Application Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
- Pharmaceuticals
- Agriculture
- Food Packaging
- Detergents and Laundry Products
- Material Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
- Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)
- Cellulose Derivatives
- Others
- Type Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
- Transparent
- Opaque
- Color Water-Soluble Films
- Thickness Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
- Thin
- Thick
- Additives Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
- Plasticizers
- Antimicrobial Agents
- Surfactants
- End User Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
- Consumer Goods
- Industrial Goods
- Agricultural Good
Geographical Segmentation
Global Water Soluble Films Market by Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific (APAC)
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Vietnam
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- Rest of the World (RoW)
- Brazil
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- U.A.E.
- Other Countries