Breathable Films Market Size, Share and Trends Analysis Report By Raw Material (Polyester, Polyethylene, Polypropylene), By Film Type (Microporous, Microvoided, Non-porous), By End Use (Personal Care & Hygiene), By Region And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 203

Breathable Films Market Growth & Trends

The global breathable films market size is anticipated to reach USD 32.65 billion by 2033, registering at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Growth in installations of packaging manufacturing industries is anticipated to boost the breathable films market. Rising demand for apparel and hygiene products is expected to increase demand for breathable films, resulting in the growth of the market during the forecast period.

The various governments, globally, have set stringent regulations due to an increase in consumer concerns about health & hygiene along with different promotions about sustainability and innovation are likely to boost the global market for breathable films during the forecast period to the lesser emissions, enhanced efficiency, and biocompatibility in the packaging industry. Companies are spending heavily on developing raw materials, which are non-ozone depleting and free from harmful compounds (VOC), solvents, and toxins.

Breathable films are used in different end-use industries such as packaging, building & construction, industrial protective apparel, sports apparel, medical & healthcare industry, and others. It is majorly used in fiber applications like carpet fabrics, automotive fabrics, apparel, and engineering plastics. Non-Porous breathable films are expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period owing to its properties such as high permeability, strength, vapor transmission, and bacteria & virus resistance.

Breathable Films Market Report Highlights

  • Polyester resin dominated the overall market with a revenue share over 34% of the total demand in 2024. Polyester exhibits moisture resistance, durability, and strength, making it suitable for use in the manufacturing of diapers, sanitary napkins, masks, and others.
  • Non-porous is the most consumed breathable films type, with a revenue share of more than 63.62% in 2024. Its demand has increased due to the growing usage from major end use industries globally, such as medical & healthcare, building & construction, sports apparels, and various others
  • Packaging is the most common application for the breathable films materials, due to its high global demand for the manufacturing of packaged readymade beverages, sports & industrial protective apparel. It is also used to manufacture different hygiene products such as diapers, napkins, masks, and others
  • The market is increasing owing to growing demand for the breathable films from the medical & healthcare industry. Technological developments, transformations in plastics, and evolved decontamination devices. These are boosting demand for the breathable films
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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. GVR’s Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Film Types & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot, 2021 (USD Million)
2.2. Segmental Outlook
Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Global Plastic Containers Lineage Outlook
3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3.1. Raw Material Trends
3.3.2. Manufacturing Trends
3.4. Regulatory Framework
3.4.1. Standard & Compliances
3.4.2. Safety
3.5. Market Dynamics
3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.5.3. Market Challenge Analysis
3.5.4. Market Opportunity Analysis
3.5.5. Industry Analysis - Porter’s
3.5.5.1. Bargaining Power of Supplier
3.5.5.2. Bargaining Power of Buyer
3.5.5.3. Threat of Substitution
3.5.5.4. Threat from New Entrant
3.5.5.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.5.6. PESTEL Analysis
3.5.6.1. Political Analysis
3.5.6.2. Environmental Analysis
3.5.6.3. Social Analysis
3.5.6.4. Technology Analysis
3.5.6.5. Economic Analysis
3.5.6.6. Legal Analysis
Chapter 4. Breathable Films Market: Raw Materials Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Raw Materials movement analysis & market share, 2024 & 2033
4.2. Polyester
4.2.1. Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Polyester, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.3. Polyethylene
4.3.1. Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Polyethylene, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.4. Polypropylene
4.4.1. Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Polypropylene, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.5. Others
4.6 Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Others, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Breathable Films Market: Film Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Film Type movement analysis & market share, 2024 & 2033
5.2. Microporous
5.2.1. Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Micrporous, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.3. Microvoided
5.3.1. Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Microvoided, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4. Non-porous
5.4.1. Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Non-Porous, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Breathable Films Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. End Use movement analysis & market share, 2024 & 2033
6.2. Personal care & Hygiene
6.2.1. Breathable Films Market, estimates and forecasts, in Personal care & Hygiene, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3. Medical & Healthcare
6.3.1. Breathable Films Market, estimates and forecasts, in Medical & Healthcare, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4. Building & construction
6.4.1. Breathable Films Market, estimates and forecasts, in Building & construction, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5. Industrial protective apparel
6.5.1. Breathable Films Market, estimates and forecasts, in Industrial protective apparel, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6. Packaging
6.6.1. Breathable Films Market, estimates and forecasts, in Packaging, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.7. Sports apparel
6.7.1. Breathable Films Market, estimates and forecasts, in Sports apparels, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.8. Others
6.8.1. Breathable Films Market, estimates and forecasts, in Others, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Breathable Films Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Regional movement analysis & market share, 2024 and 2033
7.2. North America
7.2.1. North America Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.2.2. North America Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.3. North America Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.4. North America Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.4.1. U.S.
7.2.4.1.1. U.S. Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.2.4.1.2. U.S. Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.2.4.1.3. U.S. Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.2.4.1.4. U.S. Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.2.4.2. Canada
7.2.4.2.1. Canada Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.2.4.2.2. Canada Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.4.2.3. Canada Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.4.2.4. Canada Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.4.3. Mexico
7.2.4.3.1. Mexico Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.2.4.3.2. Mexico Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.4.3.3. Mexico Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.2.4.3.4. Mexico Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3. Europe
7.3.1. Europe Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.3.2. Europe Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.3. Europe Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.4. Europe Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.4.1. Germany
7.3.4.1.1. Germany Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.3.4.1.2. Germany Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.4.1.3. Germany Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.4.1.4. Germany Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.4.2. UK
7.3.4.2.1. UK Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.3.4.2.2. UK Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.4.2.3. UK Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.4.2.4. UK Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.4.3. France
7.3.4.3.1. France Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.3.4.3.2. France Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.4.3.3. France Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.4.3.4. France Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.4.4. Italy
7.3.4.4.1. Italy Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.3.4.4.2. Italy Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.4.4.3. Italy Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.3.4.4.4. Italy Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4. Asia Pacific
7.4.1. Asia Pacific Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.4.2. Asia Pacific Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.3. Asia Pacific Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4. Asia Pacific Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.1. China
7.4.4.1.1. China Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.4.4.1.2. China Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.1.3. China Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.1.4. China Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.2. India
7.4.4.2.1. India Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.4.4.2.2. India Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.2.3. India Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.2.4. India Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.3. Japan
7.4.4.3.1. Japan Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.4.4.3.2. Japan Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.3.3. Japan Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.3.4. Japan Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.4. Malaysia
7.4.4.4.1. Malaysia Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.4.4.4.2. Malaysia Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.4.3. Malaysia Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.4.4. Malaysia Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.5. Indonesia
7.4.4.5.1. Indonesia Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.4.4.5.2. Indonesia Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.5.3. Indonesia Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.5.4. Indonesia Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.6. Thailand
7.4.4.6.1. Thailand Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.4.4.6.2. Thailand Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.6.3. Thailand Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.4.4.6.4. Thailand Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5. Central & South America
7.5.1. Central & South America Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033(Kilotons) (USD million)
7.5.2. Central & South America Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5.3. Central & South America Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5.4. Central & South America Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5.4.1. Brazil
7.5.4.1.1. Brazil Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.5.4.1.2. Brazil Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5.4.1.3. Brazil Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5.4.1.4. Brazil Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5.4.2. Argentina
7.5.4.2.1. Argentina Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.5.4.2.2. Argentina Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5.4.2.3. Argentina Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.5.4.2.4. Argentina Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6. Middle East & Africa
7.6.1. Middle East & Africa Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.6.2. Middle East & Africa Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6.3. Middle East & Africa Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6.4. Middle East & Africa Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6.4.1. GCC Countries
7.6.4.1.1. GCC Countries Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.6.4.1.2. GCC Countries Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6.4.1.3. GCC Countries Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6.4.1.4. GCC Countries Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6.4.2. South Africa
7.6.4.2.1. South Africa Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD million)
7.6.4.2.2. South Africa Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Raw Materials, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6.4.2.3. South Africa Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by Film Type, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
7.6.4.2.4. South Africa Breathable Films Market estimates and forecasts, by End-use, 2021 - 2033 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
8.1. Key global players and recent developments & their impact on the industry
8.2. Key Company/Competition Categorization (Key innovators, Market leaders, Emerging players)
8.3. Vendor Landscape
8.3.1. List of key Distributors and Channel Partners
8.3.2. Key Potential Customers
8.4. Public Companies
8.4.1. Company Market Position Analysis
8.4.2. Competitive Dashboard Analysis
8.5. Private Companies
8.5.1. List of Key Emerging Companies/Technology Disruptors/Innovators
8.5.2. Geographical Presence
Chapter 9. Company Profiles
9.1. Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
9.1.1. Company Overview
9.1.2. Financial Performance
9.1.3. Raw Materials Benchmarking
9.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.2. Arkema
9.2.1. Company Overview
9.2.2. Financial Performance
9.2.3. Raw Materials Benchmarking
9.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.3. Berry Global, Inc
9.3.1. Company Overview
9.3.2. Financial Performance
9.3.3. Raw Materials Benchmarking
9.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.4. Fatra, a.s.
9.4.1. Company Overview
9.4.2. Financial Performance
9.4.3. Raw Materials Benchmarking
9.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.5. Kimberly-Clark
9.5.1. Company Overview
9.5.2. Financial Performance
9.5.3. Raw Materials Benchmarking
9.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.6. Nitto Denko Corporation
9.6.1. Company Overview
9.6.2. Financial Performance
9.6.3. Raw Materials Benchmarking
9.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.7. Rahil Foam Pvt. Ltd.
9.7.1. Company Overview
9.7.2. Financial Performance
9.7.3. Raw Materials Benchmarking
9.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.8. RKW North America, Inc.
9.8.1. Company Overview
9.8.2. Financial Performance
9.8.3. Raw Materials Benchmarking
9.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.9. SILON s.r.o
9.9.1. Company Overview
9.9.2. Financial Performance
9.9.3. Raw Materials Benchmarking
9.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.10. SKYMARK
9.10.1. Company Overview
9.10.2. Financial Performance
9.10.3. Raw Materials Benchmarking
9.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.11. Daika Kogyo
9.11.1. Company Overview
9.11.2. Financial Performance
9.11.3. Raw Materials Benchmarking
9.11.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.12. American Polyfilm
9.12.1. Company Overview
9.12.2. Financial Performance
9.12.3. Raw Materials Benchmarking
9.12.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.13. Innovia Films
9.13.1. Company Overview
9.13.2. Financial Performance
9.13.3. Raw Materials Benchmarking
9.13.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.14. Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
9.14.1. Company Overview
9.14.2. Financial Performance
9.14.3. Raw Materials Benchmarking
9.14.4. Strategic Initiatives
9.15. Omya AG
9.15.1. Company Overview
9.15.2. Financial Performance
9.15.3. Raw Materials Benchmarking
9.15.4. Strategic Initiatives

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