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Polyvinyl Alcohol Films Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Detergent Packaging, Agrochemical Packaging, Laundry Bags, Embroidery), By Detergent Type (Consumer Detergent, Industrial Detergent), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 202

Publisher Grand View Research
Published Sep 15, 2025
Length 120 Pages
SKU # GV20471279

Description

Polyvinyl Alcohol Films Market Summary

The global polyvinyl alcohol films market size was estimated at USD 449.5 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 720.1 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2025 to 2033. Advances in polymer modification and coating technologies are enabling PVA films to meet tougher performance requirements at scale.

Improved barrier properties and processing stability lower conversion risk and cost for manufacturers, making PVA a more attractive substitute in broader packaging and industrial applications. The polyvinyl alcohol films industry is evolving from a niche product to a broader industrial material as formulators improve film performance and processing consistency. Manufacturers are investing in improved film extrusion and coating processes to close the gap with conventional polymers in mechanical strength and barrier performance. At the same time, demand is shifting toward applications where controlled water solubility and clean dissolution are important, such as unit-dose packaging and capsules for industrial chemicals. This combination of technical refinement and expanded end-use applications is supporting the steady product migration from specialty labs into mainstream packaging and industrial supply chains.

Global Polyvinyl Alcohol Films Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts volume & revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the polyvinyl alcohol films market report based on application, detergent type, and region:
  • Application Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Detergent packaging
  • Agrochemical packaging
  • Laundry bags
  • Embroidery
  • Others
  • Detergent Type Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Consumer detergent
  • Industrial detergent
  • Regional Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Middle East & Africa
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Table of Contents

120 Pages
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 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
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Insights
2.2. Segmental Outlook
2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Polyvinyl Alcohol Films Market Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3.1. Profit Margin Analysis of Key Value Chain Participants
3.3.2. Raw Source Trends
3.3.3. Raw Source Price Analysis
3.4. Technology Overview
3.4.1. Commercial Production Technology
3.4.2. Roadmap of Technology Advancement, 2021 to 2030
3.5. Sustainability Trends
3.5.1. Recycling and Circular Economy
3.6. Average Price Trend Analysis, 2021 to 2030 (USD/kg)
3.6.1. Key Factors Influencing Pricing
3.6.2. Supply Demand Gap Analysis
3.7. Regulatory Framework
3.7.1. Policies and Incentive Plans
3.7.2. Standards and Compliances
3.7.3. Regulatory Impact Analysis
3.8. Market Dynamics
3.8.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.8.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.8.3. Industry Challenges
3.9. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.9.1. Supplier Power
3.9.2. Buyer Power
3.9.3. Substitution Threat
3.9.4. Threat from New Entrants
3.9.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.10. PESTEL Analysis
3.10.1. Political Landscape
3.10.2. Economic Landscape
3.10.3. Social Landscape
3.10.4. Technological Landscape
3.10.5. Environmental Landscape
3.10.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. Polyvinyl Alcohol Films Market: Application Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
4.1. Polyvinyl Alcohol Films Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
4.1.1. Detergent packaging
4.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
4.1.2. Agrochemical packaging
4.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
4.1.3. Laundry bags
4.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
4.1.4. Embroidery
4.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
4.1.5. Others
4.1.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Chapter 5. Polyvinyl Alcohol Films Market: Detergent Type Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
5.1. Polyvinyl Alcohol Films Market: Detergent Type Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
5.1.1. Consumer detergent
5.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
5.1.2. Industrial detergent
5.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Chapter 6. Polyvinyl Alcohol Films Market Regional Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
6.1. Regional Snapshot
6.2. Polyvinyl Alcohol Films Market: Regional Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
6.3. North America
6.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.3. Market estimates and forecast, by detergent type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.4. U.S.
6.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.3.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by detergent type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4. Europe
6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by detergent type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.4. UK
6.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by detergent type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.5. Germany
6.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by detergent type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5. Asia Pacific
6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by detergent type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.4. China
6.5.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by detergent type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.5. India
6.5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by detergent type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.6. Japan
6.5.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.5.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by detergent type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6. Latin America
6.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by detergent type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.4. Brazil
6.6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.6.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by detergent type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7. Middle East & Africa
6.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
6.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by detergent type, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Tons)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
7.2. Vendor Landscape
7.2.1. Company categorization
7.2.2. List of Key Distributors and Channel Partners
7.2.3. List of Potential Customers/End-users
7.3. Competitive Dynamics
7.3.1. Company Market Share Analysis & Market Positioning
7.3.2. Competitive Benchmarking
7.3.3. Strategy Mapping
7.3.4. Heat Map Analysis
7.4. Company Profiles/Listing
7.4.1. Participant’s overview
7.4.2. Financial performance
7.4.3. Product benchmarking
7.4.3.1. Kuraray Co., Ltd.
7.4.3.2. Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation
7.4.3.3. Aicello Corporation
7.4.3.4. Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd.
7.4.3.5. Nippon Synthetic Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
7.4.3.6. MonoSol LLC
7.4.3.7. Chang Chun Group
7.4.3.8. Jiangmen Proudly Water-Soluble Plastic Co., Ltd.
7.4.3.9. Foshan Polyva Materials Co., Ltd.

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