Global TPU Films Supply, Demand and Key Producers, 2026-2032
Description
The global TPU Films market size is expected to reach $ 1417 million by 2032, rising at a market growth of 4.4% CAGR during the forecast period (2026-2032).
TPU 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. TPU 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 market for thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films is primarily driven by strong demand in downstream sectors for lightweight, high-performance and environmentally friendly materials. In the automotive industry, the push to reduce vehicle weight, improve fuel efficiency and enhance comfort has led to extensive use of high-performance films such as TPU for interior trim, protective layers and decorative components. The booming market for athletic footwear and performance apparel, combined with rising consumer expectations for waterproof-breathable, abrasion-resistant, and customizable materials, has further accelerated TPU film adoption in shoes, clothing and outdoor gear. In addition, emerging application areas like wearable electronics, flexible displays, smart packaging and medical dressings impose higher requirements on film materials, and TPU films—owing to their superior mechanical elasticity, chemical stability and processing versatility—have been rapidly embraced. At the same time, sustainability trends and stricter environmental regulations are driving interest toward recyclable, bio-based or low-emission TPU films, adding structural momentum to market growth. Taken together, vehicle light-weighting, functional apparel upgrades, the rise of smart wearables and the materials substitution trend toward eco-friendly solutions form the foundation for the continued expansion of the TPU films market.
The key players of TPU films include Covestro, SWM, Xionglin, Dingzing, Huntsman, and Jiayang, the global top two manufacturers hold a market share about 35%. Key players are mainly located in United States, Europe, China, Japan, and China Taiwan. Europe is the largest market, with a market share over 60%, followed by Americas and APAC. In terms of product type, Polyester TPU films is the largest segment, has a share over 60 percent, while in terms of application, Textile, Sports Shoes and Clothing is the largest application, hold a share about 55%.
This report studies the global TPU Films production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for TPU 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 TPU Films that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global TPU Films total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Tons)
Global TPU Films total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global TPU Films production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons), (based on production site)
Global TPU Films consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Tons)
U.S. VS China: TPU Films domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global TPU Films production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global TPU Films production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global TPU Films production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
This report profiles key players in the global TPU 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 TPU Films market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Tons) 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 TPU Films Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global TPU Films Market, Segmentation by Type:
Polyester TPU Films
Polyether TPU Films
Other
Global TPU Films Market, Segmentation by Process:
Casting
Extruded
Coated
Others
Global TPU Films Market, Segmentation by Thickness:
Ultra-Thin TPU Film (<20 μm)
Standard TPU Film (20–100 μm)
Thick TPU Film (>100 μm)
Global TPU 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.
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global TPU Films market?
2. What is the demand of the global TPU Films market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global TPU Films market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global TPU Films market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global TPU Films market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
TPU 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. TPU 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 market for thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films is primarily driven by strong demand in downstream sectors for lightweight, high-performance and environmentally friendly materials. In the automotive industry, the push to reduce vehicle weight, improve fuel efficiency and enhance comfort has led to extensive use of high-performance films such as TPU for interior trim, protective layers and decorative components. The booming market for athletic footwear and performance apparel, combined with rising consumer expectations for waterproof-breathable, abrasion-resistant, and customizable materials, has further accelerated TPU film adoption in shoes, clothing and outdoor gear. In addition, emerging application areas like wearable electronics, flexible displays, smart packaging and medical dressings impose higher requirements on film materials, and TPU films—owing to their superior mechanical elasticity, chemical stability and processing versatility—have been rapidly embraced. At the same time, sustainability trends and stricter environmental regulations are driving interest toward recyclable, bio-based or low-emission TPU films, adding structural momentum to market growth. Taken together, vehicle light-weighting, functional apparel upgrades, the rise of smart wearables and the materials substitution trend toward eco-friendly solutions form the foundation for the continued expansion of the TPU films market.
The key players of TPU films include Covestro, SWM, Xionglin, Dingzing, Huntsman, and Jiayang, the global top two manufacturers hold a market share about 35%. Key players are mainly located in United States, Europe, China, Japan, and China Taiwan. Europe is the largest market, with a market share over 60%, followed by Americas and APAC. In terms of product type, Polyester TPU films is the largest segment, has a share over 60 percent, while in terms of application, Textile, Sports Shoes and Clothing is the largest application, hold a share about 55%.
This report studies the global TPU Films production, demand, key manufacturers, and key regions.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis of the world market for TPU 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 TPU Films that contribute to its increasing demand across many markets.
Highlights and key features of the study
Global TPU Films total production and demand, 2021-2032, (Tons)
Global TPU Films total production value, 2021-2032, (USD Million)
Global TPU Films production by region & country, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons), (based on production site)
Global TPU Films consumption by region & country, CAGR, 2021-2032 & (Tons)
U.S. VS China: TPU Films domestic production, consumption, key domestic manufacturers and share
Global TPU Films production by manufacturer, production, price, value and market share 2021-2026, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global TPU Films production by Type, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
Global TPU Films production by Application, production, value, CAGR, 2021-2032, (USD Million) & (Tons)
This report profiles key players in the global TPU 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 TPU Films market
Detailed Segmentation:
Each section contains quantitative market data including market by value (US$ Millions), volume (production, consumption) & (Tons) 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 TPU Films Market, By Region:
United States
China
Europe
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN
India
Rest of World
Global TPU Films Market, Segmentation by Type:
Polyester TPU Films
Polyether TPU Films
Other
Global TPU Films Market, Segmentation by Process:
Casting
Extruded
Coated
Others
Global TPU Films Market, Segmentation by Thickness:
Ultra-Thin TPU Film (<20 μm)
Standard TPU Film (20–100 μm)
Thick TPU Film (>100 μm)
Global TPU 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.
Key Questions Answered:
1. How big is the global TPU Films market?
2. What is the demand of the global TPU Films market?
3. What is the year over year growth of the global TPU Films market?
4. What is the production and production value of the global TPU Films market?
5. Who are the key producers in the global TPU Films market?
6. What are the growth factors driving the market demand?
Table of Contents
146 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 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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