United States Agriculture Films Market Overview, 2030

The agriculture films market in the United States has undergone a long and structured evolution, beginning in the mid-20th century when polyethylene-based films were first introduced for mulching and greenhouse farming to support soil temperature control, weed suppression, and water conservation in row crop cultivation. Early adoption was modest, concentrated in horticultural belts of California and Florida, but rapid expansion occurred during the 1970s and 1980s as mechanized farming advanced and dairy-intensive regions in the Midwest and Northeast increased the use of silage films to improve fodder preservation. Over the years, the market shifted from single-layer conventional polyethylene films to advanced multilayer and UV-stabilized materials, offering greater durability, weather resistance, and improved crop yields. By the 1990s, greenhouse films became an integral part of controlled environment agriculture, enabling higher productivity and off-season cultivation, particularly in high-value crops. The evolution has also been shaped by the United States’ focus on precision agriculture and large-scale commercial farming, which created demand for films with higher strength, longer service life, and specialized additives for light diffusion and thermal stability. In recent decades, growing concerns about plastic waste and environmental sustainability have encouraged both regulators and manufacturers to explore biodegradable and recyclable alternatives, with several pilot projects promoting compostable films for mulching and greenhouse applications. The historical progression from basic polyethylene sheets to technologically advanced, eco-friendly, and application-specific films illustrates the maturity of the US market while highlighting its adaptability to new farming techniques, regulatory pressures, and sustainability goals, positioning it as an innovation-driven sector within modern agriculture.

According to the research report “US Agriculture Films Market Overview, 2030,”published by Bonafide Research, the US Agriculture Films market is anticipated to grow at more than 6.55% CAGR from 2025 to 2030. The competitive landscape of the United States agriculture films market is moderately consolidated, with a mix of global leaders and regional manufacturers shaping industry dynamics. Market concentration remains on the higher side compared to emerging economies, as large corporations like Berry Global, BASF, Dow, Armando Alvarez, Novamont, and RKW Group account for a significant share of production and supply, while smaller domestic processors cater to cost-sensitive segments with basic polyethylene films. These top players dominate premium categories such as multilayer extrusion, UV-stabilized greenhouse covers, and biodegradable films, benefiting from strong research and development investments and established distribution networks. Competitive strategies in the US market are centered on product innovation, mergers and acquisitions, and regional expansions, with companies often collaborating with agricultural cooperatives and distributors to strengthen their market reach. For instance, partnerships to promote compostable and recyclable film solutions are becoming common as sustainability gains traction. Market share is relatively stable, with the top five players estimated to control around 55–60% of the organized segment, leaving the remainder divided among smaller converters and local suppliers. A SWOT analysis of leading companies highlights strengths such as technological expertise, brand reputation, and strong supply chains; weaknesses include high dependency on raw material pricing and regulatory pressure on plastics; opportunities arise from biodegradable film adoption and smart farming integration; while threats include competition from low-cost imports, raw material price volatility linked to crude oil, and tightening environmental regulations.

By material, the United States agriculture films market is dominated by polyethylene variants, with LDPE and LLDPE holding the largest share due to their flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and widespread use in mulching, silage, and greenhouse applications. LDPE has historically been the most common material thanks to its ease of processing and affordability, although it faces pressure from environmental regulations due to low recyclability rates. LLDPE, on the other hand, has gained prominence in recent decades as its higher tensile strength, puncture resistance, and durability make it well-suited for large-scale commercial farming, particularly in greenhouse and silage films where extended service life is critical. HDPE occupies a smaller but important share, primarily in applications requiring greater rigidity and weather resistance, though its higher production cost limits its adoption compared to LDPE and LLDPE. EVA and EBA copolymers are increasingly utilized in specialized greenhouse films, as their superior optical properties, elasticity, and thermal stability enhance crop growth in controlled environments, making them preferred materials for high-value horticulture. Reclaims are gradually gaining traction in the US market under pressure from regulatory bodies such as the EPA and growing emphasis on circular economy practices, with recycled polyethylene being integrated into low-cost mulching films and short-life covers, though quality inconsistencies remain a challenge. Beyond conventional plastics, biodegradable polymers and other specialty materials are emerging as a niche but fast-growing segment, driven by environmental regulations and farmer awareness of sustainable practices. Collectively, material adoption in the US market reflects a balance between cost, durability, performance, and increasing sustainability requirements.

By application, the United States agriculture films market is largely driven by mulching films, which account for the largest share due to their widespread use in row crops, vegetables, and fruits across regions such as California, Florida, and the Midwest, where they play a crucial role in weed suppression, soil temperature regulation, and moisture conservation. The adoption of mulching films has been further encouraged by precision farming practices and government-backed initiatives aimed at improving water efficiency, making them a key input in large-scale horticulture and specialty crop cultivation. Greenhouse films represent the second-largest segment, with steady demand growth driven by controlled environment agriculture and the rising importance of year-round cultivation of high-value crops such as tomatoes, peppers, and berries. Advanced multilayer films with UV stability, thermal insulation, and light diffusion properties are widely used in greenhouse farming, particularly in regions where weather fluctuations affect crop productivity, and adoption is expected to rise further with the growth of vertical and urban farming projects. Silage films also play a significant role, particularly in dairy-intensive states such as Wisconsin, New York, and Pennsylvania, where they are used extensively to preserve fodder quality, minimize spoilage, and support livestock productivity. These films benefit from innovations such as oxygen barrier technology, which enhances silage quality and extends storage life. While mulching dominates in terms of volume, silage films hold strategic importance in livestock farming, and greenhouse films drive technological advancement, collectively ensuring that all three applications form integral pillars of the US agriculture films market.

Considered in this report
• Historic Year: 2019
• Base year: 2024
• Estimated year: 2025
• Forecast year: 2030

Aspects covered in this report
• Agriculture Films Market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Material
• LDPE
• LLDPE
• HDPE
• EVA/EBA
• Reclaims
• Others

BY Application
• Green house
• Mulching
• Silage Show more