Global PU Films Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global PU Films market size is expected to reach $ 1472 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 4.1% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
PU film is a versatile substrate material that is extruded from either polyester or polyether, and can be used as a standalone textile or further laminated to surface materials to enhance performance of the finished textile. PU film is a high-performance material that possesses the durability of rubber while retaining the physical flexibility found in thermoplastics. It features excellent elasticity, transparency, low-temperature performance and resistance to oil, grease and abrasion. The different base chemical changes the physical performance of the TPU substrate. For example, polyester TPUs provide high resistance to chemical and oils while polyether TPUs offer excellent flexibility and tear resistance. Polycaprolactone TPU substrates are hydrolysis resistant and ideal for applications with prolonged water exposure.
The polyurethane (PU) film market is being driven by a convergence of key factors. In downstream industries such as automotive, construction, healthcare and electronics, there is a robust demand for lightweight, abrasion-resistant, high-transparency materials, and PU films are increasingly chosen due to their excellent mechanical properties, flexibility and eco-friendliness. Additionally, the growth of functional apparel, sports equipment, synthetic leather facings and premium packaging is expanding the application scope of PU films, particularly where waterproof-breathable, tear-resistant and printable film attributes are valued. Moreover, rising consumer preference for comfort, sustainability and material upgrades is pushing PU films toward bio-based, recyclable and high-performance formulations. Regionally, the Asia-Pacific market benefit from rapid infrastructure construction, automotive production, consumer electronics and textile manufacturing, providing structural support for demand. Finally, advances in manufacturing processes, improvement in small-scale production capability and better cost control have enhanced the availability and competitiveness of PU films, further supporting their broader market adoption and expansion.
Global core PU films manufacturers include Covestro, SWM, Xionglin etc.The top 5 companies hold a share about 60%.China is the largest market, with a share about 32%, followed by Europe and North America with the share about 26% and 23%.In terms of product, polyester PU films is the largest segment, with a share over 50%. And in terms of application, the largest application is textile, sports shoes and clothing, followed by medical & healthcare.
This report studies the global PU Films production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for PU Films 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 PU Films that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global PU Films total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Tons)
Global PU Films total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global PU Films production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons), (based on production site)
Global PU Films consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Tons)
U.S. VS China: PU Films domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global PU Films production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global PU Films production by Material, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global PU Films production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
This report profiles key players in the global PU Films 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 Covestro, SWM, Xionglin, Dingzing, Huntsman, Jiayang, Breathtex, Okura Industrial, Zhejiang Huanlong, Jiaxing Nanxiong Polymer, 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 PU Films market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Tons) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Material, 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 PU Films Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global PU Films Market, Segmentation by Material:
Polyester PU Films
Polyether PU Films
Others
Global PU Films Market, Segmentation by Process:
Casting
Extruded
Coated
Others
Global PU Films Market, Segmentation by Thickness:
Ultra-Thin PU Film (<20 μm)
Standard PU Film (20–100 μm)
Thick PU Film (>100 μm)
Global PU Films Market, Segmentation by Application:
Automotive
Construction
Aerospace & Defense
Medical & Healthcare
Textile, Sports Shoes and Clothing
Other
Companies Profiled:
Covestro
SWM
Xionglin
Dingzing
Huntsman
Jiayang
Breathtex
Okura Industrial
Zhejiang Huanlong
Jiaxing Nanxiong Polymer
Takeda Sangyo
Dongguan TongLong
Permali Ltd
Taorun TPU
Novotex Italiana SpA
American Polyfilm
Wiman
Polysan
Asher Co., Ltd.
Transcontinental Advanced Coatings
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global PU Films market?
2. What is the demand of the global PU Films market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global PU Films market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global PU Films market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global PU Films market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
PU film is a versatile substrate material that is extruded from either polyester or polyether, and can be used as a standalone textile or further laminated to surface materials to enhance performance of the finished textile. PU film is a high-performance material that possesses the durability of rubber while retaining the physical flexibility found in thermoplastics. It features excellent elasticity, transparency, low-temperature performance and resistance to oil, grease and abrasion. The different base chemical changes the physical performance of the TPU substrate. For example, polyester TPUs provide high resistance to chemical and oils while polyether TPUs offer excellent flexibility and tear resistance. Polycaprolactone TPU substrates are hydrolysis resistant and ideal for applications with prolonged water exposure.
The polyurethane (PU) film market is being driven by a convergence of key factors. In downstream industries such as automotive, construction, healthcare and electronics, there is a robust demand for lightweight, abrasion-resistant, high-transparency materials, and PU films are increasingly chosen due to their excellent mechanical properties, flexibility and eco-friendliness. Additionally, the growth of functional apparel, sports equipment, synthetic leather facings and premium packaging is expanding the application scope of PU films, particularly where waterproof-breathable, tear-resistant and printable film attributes are valued. Moreover, rising consumer preference for comfort, sustainability and material upgrades is pushing PU films toward bio-based, recyclable and high-performance formulations. Regionally, the Asia-Pacific market benefit from rapid infrastructure construction, automotive production, consumer electronics and textile manufacturing, providing structural support for demand. Finally, advances in manufacturing processes, improvement in small-scale production capability and better cost control have enhanced the availability and competitiveness of PU films, further supporting their broader market adoption and expansion.
Global core PU films manufacturers include Covestro, SWM, Xionglin etc.The top 5 companies hold a share about 60%.China is the largest market, with a share about 32%, followed by Europe and North America with the share about 26% and 23%.In terms of product, polyester PU films is the largest segment, with a share over 50%. And in terms of application, the largest application is textile, sports shoes and clothing, followed by medical & healthcare.
This report studies the global PU Films production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for PU Films 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 PU Films that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global PU Films total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Tons)
Global PU Films total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global PU Films production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons), (based on production site)
Global PU Films consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Tons)
U.S. VS China: PU Films domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global PU Films production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global PU Films production by Material, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global PU Films production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
This report profiles key players in the global PU Films 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 Covestro, SWM, Xionglin, Dingzing, Huntsman, Jiayang, Breathtex, Okura Industrial, Zhejiang Huanlong, Jiaxing Nanxiong Polymer, 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 PU Films market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Tons) and average price (US$/Ton) by manufacturer, by Material, 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 PU Films Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global PU Films Market, Segmentation by Material:
Polyester PU Films
Polyether PU Films
Others
Global PU Films Market, Segmentation by Process:
Casting
Extruded
Coated
Others
Global PU Films Market, Segmentation by Thickness:
Ultra-Thin PU Film (<20 μm)
Standard PU Film (20–100 μm)
Thick PU Film (>100 μm)
Global PU Films Market, Segmentation by Application:
Automotive
Construction
Aerospace & Defense
Medical & Healthcare
Textile, Sports Shoes and Clothing
Other
Companies Profiled:
Covestro
SWM
Xionglin
Dingzing
Huntsman
Jiayang
Breathtex
Okura Industrial
Zhejiang Huanlong
Jiaxing Nanxiong Polymer
Takeda Sangyo
Dongguan TongLong
Permali Ltd
Taorun TPU
Novotex Italiana SpA
American Polyfilm
Wiman
Polysan
Asher Co., Ltd.
Transcontinental Advanced Coatings
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global PU Films market?
2. What is the demand of the global PU Films market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global PU Films market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global PU Films market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global PU Films market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
155 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 Material
- 6 Market Analysis by Process
- 7 Market Analysis by Thickness
- 8 Market Analysis by Application
- 9 Company Profiles
- 10 Industry Chain Analysis
- 11 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 12 Appendix
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