Global Breathable Film Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global Breathable Film market size is expected to reach $ 2439 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 3.0% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
Breathable film is extruded from the extruder T-dies, and in which polyethylene resin is compounded with CaCO3. Due to its fine surface pores, it is permeable to air but not to liquid (sort of water). The Breathable film is very useful as it allows transmission of gases but it remains water proof. Major uses include the back sheet of diapers and sanitary napkins, disposable work cloth, etc.
Global Breathable Film key players include Clopay Plastics, RKW Group, TredgarFilms, Mitsui Chemicals, Daedong, etc. Global top five manufacturers hold a share over 25%. Asia is the largest market, with a share over 35%, followed by North America and Europe, both have a share over 50%. In terms of product, Breathable PE Film is the largest segment, with a share over 80%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Hygiene, followed by Healthcare, etc.
In-depth analysis of the driving factors of the breathable membrane market
I. Growth in demand in the construction industry: dual-driven by green buildings and infrastructure investment
Promoted by green building policies
The global demand for energy-saving and low-carbon buildings has surged, and breathable membranes have become key materials for green buildings due to their excellent moisture-proof and breathable properties. For example, the European market has become the core area of demand for breathable membranes due to strict building energy-saving regulations (such as the EU Building Energy Efficiency Directive), accounting for 35% of the global market share in 2024.
Breathable membranes directly drive market demand by reducing greenhouse gas emissions (such as reducing building energy consumption by 20%-30%) and helping to achieve carbon neutrality goals.
The popularity of wood-frame buildings and pitched roof buildings has further driven the application of breathable membranes in waterproof protection of roofs and walls.
II. Technological progress and innovation: breakthroughs in materials science and application scenarios
Breakthroughs in materials science
Optimization of microporous structure: Through precision preparation technology, the pore size of the breathable membrane is precisely controlled at 0.1-10 microns, achieving the "breathable and impermeable" characteristics. For example, the application of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) breathable membrane in the speaker components of smartphones can keep the sound attenuation below 0.5dB after being immersed in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes.
High-performance material research and development: Polypropylene (PP) breathable membrane has become the mainstream material in the construction field due to its high hydrophobicity (can block liquid water) and low cost advantages. It is expected that the global market share will reach 45% in 2029.
Application scenario expansion
High-end consumer electronics: Waterproof breathable membrane solves the contradiction between waterproof and signal transmission of antenna modules in 5G mobile phones and wearable devices, and supports millimeter wave band penetration.
New energy vehicles: Breathable membrane is used for waterproof and breathable protection of battery packs and motor components to avoid thermal runaway risks and extend equipment life.
3. Environmental protection policies and sustainable development: global trends and industrial upgrading
Demand for environmentally friendly materials surges
Global environmental awareness has promoted the green transformation of the breathable membrane industry. For example, the application of degradable polylactic acid (PLA) breathable membrane in food packaging reduces plastic pollution and meets the requirements of the EU "Disposable Plastics Directive".
Bio-based breathable membranes (such as cellulose materials) have become the new favorite in the field of medical and sanitary products due to their low carbon footprint.
Policy support and standard improvement
Governments of various countries have introduced incentive policies (such as tax exemptions and subsidies) to encourage the research and development of environmentally friendly materials. For example, China's "14th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Raw Materials Industry" clearly supports the development of high-performance membrane materials industry.
International standards (such as ISO 13859-2) put forward quantitative requirements for the waterproof and breathable performance of breathable membranes, promoting the upgrading of industry technology.
4. Upgrading consumer demand: health, comfort and durability
Improved quality of life
The growth of consumer demand for high-end sanitary products (such as baby diapers) and sports protective clothing has promoted innovation in the comfort and durability of breathable membranes. For example, breathable membranes with nano-level coatings can improve antibacterial properties by 90% while maintaining breathability.
Increased awareness of health and safety
The demand for breathable membranes in the medical field has surged, and they are used in surgical dressings, protective clothing and other scenarios. For example, medical-grade breathable membranes can block 99.9% of bacteria while keeping the skin breathing and reducing the risk of postoperative infection.
5. Expansion of emerging application fields: cross-border integration and industrial collaboration
New energy vehicles and 5G communications
Battery pack protection: Breathable membrane balances the air pressure inside and outside the battery pack, avoids structural deformation due to temperature and pressure changes, and extends battery life.
5G equipment heat dissipation: Breathable membranes are used in base station antennas, filters and other components to solve the contradiction between waterproofing and heat dissipation and improve equipment stability.
Agriculture and aerospace fields
Smart agriculture: Breathable membranes regulate temperature and humidity in greenhouses, promote crop growth, and reduce the use of pesticides.
Aerospace applications: Breathable membranes provide microenvironment control for space suits and space station equipment to resist extreme temperatures and radiation.
6. Market competition and industrial chain integration: efficiency improvement and global layout
Market competition pattern
The global breathable membrane market presents a pattern of "oligopoly competition + long-tail enterprises". Head companies occupy the high-end market with technological barriers, while small and medium-sized enterprises penetrate the middle and low-end fields through price competition.
Industry chain collaborative innovation
Upstream and downstream linkage: Upstream raw material suppliers (such as PTFE resin manufacturers) cooperate with midstream manufacturers to develop customized materials, and downstream application companies (such as construction companies) feedback their needs to form a closed loop.
Global layout: Companies set up production bases in Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe to reduce production costs and avoid trade barriers.
The growth of the breathable membrane market is driven by multiple factors such as construction industry demand, technological progress, environmental protection policies, consumer demand upgrades, expansion of emerging application areas, and industrial chain integration. In the future, with the popularization of green buildings, high-end manufacturing upgrades, and stricter environmental protection standards, the breathable membrane industry will usher in a broader development space. Companies need to focus on technological innovation and global layout to seize market opportunities.
This report studies the global Breathable Film production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Breathable Film and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Breathable Film that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Breathable Film total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Ton)
Global Breathable Film total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Breathable Film production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Ton), (based on production site)
Global Breathable Film consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Ton)
U.S. VS China: Breathable Film domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Breathable Film production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Ton)
Global Breathable Film production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Ton)
Global Breathable Film production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Ton)
This report profiles key players in the global Breathable Film market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Mitsui Chemicals, Daedong, Hans Chemical, Hanjin P&C, Swanson Plastics, FSPG Huahan, Liansu Wanjia, Shandong HaiWei, AvoTeck, Shanghai Zihua, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Breathable Film market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Ton) and average price (USD/Ton) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Breathable Film Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Breathable Film Market, Segmentation by Type:
Breathable PE Film
Breathable PP Film
Others
Global Breathable Film Market, Segmentation by Application:
Hygiene
Healthcare
Others
Companies Profiled:
Mitsui Chemicals
Daedong
Hans Chemical
Hanjin P&C
Swanson Plastics
FSPG Huahan
Liansu Wanjia
Shandong HaiWei
AvoTeck
Shanghai Zihua
MicroVENT
Omyafiber
CPP
ARKEMA
cobetter
Dexing
GORE
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Breathable Film market?
2. What is the demand of the global Breathable Film market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Breathable Film market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Breathable Film market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Breathable Film market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Breathable film is extruded from the extruder T-dies, and in which polyethylene resin is compounded with CaCO3. Due to its fine surface pores, it is permeable to air but not to liquid (sort of water). The Breathable film is very useful as it allows transmission of gases but it remains water proof. Major uses include the back sheet of diapers and sanitary napkins, disposable work cloth, etc.
Global Breathable Film key players include Clopay Plastics, RKW Group, TredgarFilms, Mitsui Chemicals, Daedong, etc. Global top five manufacturers hold a share over 25%. Asia is the largest market, with a share over 35%, followed by North America and Europe, both have a share over 50%. In terms of product, Breathable PE Film is the largest segment, with a share over 80%. And in terms of application, the largest application is Hygiene, followed by Healthcare, etc.
In-depth analysis of the driving factors of the breathable membrane market
I. Growth in demand in the construction industry: dual-driven by green buildings and infrastructure investment
Promoted by green building policies
The global demand for energy-saving and low-carbon buildings has surged, and breathable membranes have become key materials for green buildings due to their excellent moisture-proof and breathable properties. For example, the European market has become the core area of demand for breathable membranes due to strict building energy-saving regulations (such as the EU Building Energy Efficiency Directive), accounting for 35% of the global market share in 2024.
Breathable membranes directly drive market demand by reducing greenhouse gas emissions (such as reducing building energy consumption by 20%-30%) and helping to achieve carbon neutrality goals.
The popularity of wood-frame buildings and pitched roof buildings has further driven the application of breathable membranes in waterproof protection of roofs and walls.
II. Technological progress and innovation: breakthroughs in materials science and application scenarios
Breakthroughs in materials science
Optimization of microporous structure: Through precision preparation technology, the pore size of the breathable membrane is precisely controlled at 0.1-10 microns, achieving the "breathable and impermeable" characteristics. For example, the application of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) breathable membrane in the speaker components of smartphones can keep the sound attenuation below 0.5dB after being immersed in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes.
High-performance material research and development: Polypropylene (PP) breathable membrane has become the mainstream material in the construction field due to its high hydrophobicity (can block liquid water) and low cost advantages. It is expected that the global market share will reach 45% in 2029.
Application scenario expansion
High-end consumer electronics: Waterproof breathable membrane solves the contradiction between waterproof and signal transmission of antenna modules in 5G mobile phones and wearable devices, and supports millimeter wave band penetration.
New energy vehicles: Breathable membrane is used for waterproof and breathable protection of battery packs and motor components to avoid thermal runaway risks and extend equipment life.
3. Environmental protection policies and sustainable development: global trends and industrial upgrading
Demand for environmentally friendly materials surges
Global environmental awareness has promoted the green transformation of the breathable membrane industry. For example, the application of degradable polylactic acid (PLA) breathable membrane in food packaging reduces plastic pollution and meets the requirements of the EU "Disposable Plastics Directive".
Bio-based breathable membranes (such as cellulose materials) have become the new favorite in the field of medical and sanitary products due to their low carbon footprint.
Policy support and standard improvement
Governments of various countries have introduced incentive policies (such as tax exemptions and subsidies) to encourage the research and development of environmentally friendly materials. For example, China's "14th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Raw Materials Industry" clearly supports the development of high-performance membrane materials industry.
International standards (such as ISO 13859-2) put forward quantitative requirements for the waterproof and breathable performance of breathable membranes, promoting the upgrading of industry technology.
4. Upgrading consumer demand: health, comfort and durability
Improved quality of life
The growth of consumer demand for high-end sanitary products (such as baby diapers) and sports protective clothing has promoted innovation in the comfort and durability of breathable membranes. For example, breathable membranes with nano-level coatings can improve antibacterial properties by 90% while maintaining breathability.
Increased awareness of health and safety
The demand for breathable membranes in the medical field has surged, and they are used in surgical dressings, protective clothing and other scenarios. For example, medical-grade breathable membranes can block 99.9% of bacteria while keeping the skin breathing and reducing the risk of postoperative infection.
5. Expansion of emerging application fields: cross-border integration and industrial collaboration
New energy vehicles and 5G communications
Battery pack protection: Breathable membrane balances the air pressure inside and outside the battery pack, avoids structural deformation due to temperature and pressure changes, and extends battery life.
5G equipment heat dissipation: Breathable membranes are used in base station antennas, filters and other components to solve the contradiction between waterproofing and heat dissipation and improve equipment stability.
Agriculture and aerospace fields
Smart agriculture: Breathable membranes regulate temperature and humidity in greenhouses, promote crop growth, and reduce the use of pesticides.
Aerospace applications: Breathable membranes provide microenvironment control for space suits and space station equipment to resist extreme temperatures and radiation.
6. Market competition and industrial chain integration: efficiency improvement and global layout
Market competition pattern
The global breathable membrane market presents a pattern of "oligopoly competition + long-tail enterprises". Head companies occupy the high-end market with technological barriers, while small and medium-sized enterprises penetrate the middle and low-end fields through price competition.
Industry chain collaborative innovation
Upstream and downstream linkage: Upstream raw material suppliers (such as PTFE resin manufacturers) cooperate with midstream manufacturers to develop customized materials, and downstream application companies (such as construction companies) feedback their needs to form a closed loop.
Global layout: Companies set up production bases in Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe to reduce production costs and avoid trade barriers.
The growth of the breathable membrane market is driven by multiple factors such as construction industry demand, technological progress, environmental protection policies, consumer demand upgrades, expansion of emerging application areas, and industrial chain integration. In the future, with the popularization of green buildings, high-end manufacturing upgrades, and stricter environmental protection standards, the breathable membrane industry will usher in a broader development space. Companies need to focus on technological innovation and global layout to seize market opportunities.
This report studies the global Breathable Film production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for Breathable Film and provides market size (US$ million) and Year-over-Year (YoY) Growth, considering 2025 as the base year. This report explores demand trends and competition, as well as details the characteristics of Breathable Film that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global Breathable Film total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Ton)
Global Breathable Film total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global Breathable Film production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Ton), (based on production site)
Global Breathable Film consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Ton)
U.S. VS China: Breathable Film domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global Breathable Film production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Ton)
Global Breathable Film production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Ton)
Global Breathable Film production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Ton)
This report profiles key players in the global Breathable Film market based on the following parameters - company overview, production, value, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Mitsui Chemicals, Daedong, Hans Chemical, Hanjin P&C, Swanson Plastics, FSPG Huahan, Liansu Wanjia, Shandong HaiWei, AvoTeck, Shanghai Zihua, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the World Breathable Film market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Ton) and average price (USD/Ton) by manufacturer, by Type, and by Application. Data is given for the years 2021-2032 by year with 2025 as the base year, 2026 as the estimate year, and 2027-2032 as the forecast year.
Global Breathable Film Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global Breathable Film Market, Segmentation by Type:
Breathable PE Film
Breathable PP Film
Others
Global Breathable Film Market, Segmentation by Application:
Hygiene
Healthcare
Others
Companies Profiled:
Mitsui Chemicals
Daedong
Hans Chemical
Hanjin P&C
Swanson Plastics
FSPG Huahan
Liansu Wanjia
Shandong HaiWei
AvoTeck
Shanghai Zihua
MicroVENT
Omyafiber
CPP
ARKEMA
cobetter
Dexing
GORE
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global Breathable Film market?
2. What is the demand of the global Breathable Film market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global Breathable Film market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global Breathable Film market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global Breathable Film market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
142 Pages
- 1 Supply Summary
- 2 Demand Summary
- 3 World Manufacturers Competitive Analysis
- 4 United States VS China VS Rest of the World
- 5 Market Analysis by Type
- 6 Market Analysis by Application
- 7 Company Profiles
- 8 Industry Chain Analysis
- 9 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 10 Appendix
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