Water Soluble Films Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type, Application, and Region

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The water soluble films market size is expected to reach USD 772.28 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Water Soluble Films Market Share, Size, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Type (Cold Water Soluble Films and Hot Water Soluble Films), Application, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa); Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The water soluble films market expansion is driven by rising environmental concerns and the increasing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. Water soluble films, primarily made from materials such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), dissolve in water without leaving harmful residues. Thus, they are considered ideal for applications in industries such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and cleaning products. Their ability to reduce plastic waste aligns with global sustainability initiatives, which is a significant factor fueling market expansion. Additionally, the adoption of water-soluble films is growing in response to stringent regulations aimed at minimizing single-use plastics and non-biodegradable packaging.

The expanding pharmaceutical industry drives the water soluble films market growth, where water-soluble films are used for precise drug delivery systems, including dissolvable capsules. The rise in the adoption of e-commerce has also contributed to market growth, as companies increasingly adopt these films for compact and dissolvable packaging of personal care and cleaning products. Moreover, innovations in cold-water-soluble films are redefining laundry and detergent packaging by offering convenience and enhanced sustainability, further driving demand.

The growing water soluble films market size is supported by continuous advancements in material science, allowing for the development of more efficient and biodegradable films. The increasing focus on minimizing industrial waste is also driving demand, as these films help reduce material scrap during production processes. As companies across various industries are adopting sustainable practices, the water-soluble films market is set to experience significant growth in the coming years, supported by technological innovations and rising consumer awareness of environmentally friendly solutions.

Water Soluble Films Market Report Highlights

In terms of type, in 2024, the cold water soluble films segment dominated the water soluble films market share owing to its growing adoption in laundry detergents and cleaning products, offering convenience and environmental benefits.

The laundry bags segment, based on application, is expected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to the increasing demand for hygienic and dissolvable solutions in healthcare,

In 2024, North America dominated the water soluble films market due to the strong presence of innovative companies.

The Asia Pacific market is expected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to rapid industrialization and growing consumer demand for sustainable packaging solutions.

A few global key water soluble films market players are Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation; SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.; KURARAY CO., LTD.; AICELLO CORPORATION; Ecopol S.p.A.; Arrow GreenTech Ltd.; Cortec Corporation; Changzhou Greencradleland Macromolecule Materials Co., Ltd.; Jiangmen Proudly Water-soluble Plastic Co., Ltd.; AMC Ltd.; and Noble Industries.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the water soluble films market report on the basis of type, application, and region:

By Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)

Cold Water Soluble Films
Hot Water Soluble Films

By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2020-2034)

Agrochemical Packaging
Detergent Packaging
Dye Packaging
Food Packaging
Laundry Bags
Pharmaceutical
Water transfer printing
Water Treatment Chemical Packaging
Other Applications

By Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2020-2034)

North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Netherlands
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Indonesia
Malaysia
Australia
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Argentina
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Product Code: PM5199

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources

4. Global Water Soluble Films Market Insights

4.1. Water Soluble Films Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Water Soluble Films Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Expanding pharmaceutical applications
  - 4.2.1.2. Rapid growth of e-commerce sector
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. Competition from alternative sustainable solutions
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Water Soluble Films Market Application Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis

5. Global Water Soluble Films Market, by Type

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
5.3. Cold Water Soluble Films
- 5.3.1. Global Water Soluble Films Market, by Cold Water Soluble Films, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
5.4. Hot Water Soluble Films
- 5.4.1. Global Water Soluble Films Market, by Hot Water Soluble Films, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)

6. Global Water Soluble Films Market, by Application

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
6.3. Agrochemical Packaging
- 6.3.1. Global Water Soluble Films Market, by Agrochemical Packaging, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
6.4. Detergent Packaging
- 6.4.1. Global Water Soluble Films Market, by Detergent Packaging, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
6.5. Dye Packaging
- 6.5.1. Global Water Soluble Films Market, by Dye Packaging, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
6.6. Food Packaging
- 6.6.1. Global Water Soluble Films Market, by Food Packaging, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
6.7. Laundry Bags
- 6.7.1. Global Water Soluble Films Market, by Laundry Bags, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
6.8. Pharmaceutical
- 6.8.1. Global Water Soluble Films Market, by Pharmaceutical, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
6.9. Water transfer printing
- 6.9.1. Global Water Soluble Films Market, by Water transfer printing, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
6.10. Water Treatment Chemical Packaging
- 6.10.1. Global Water Soluble Films Market, by Water Treatment Chemical Packaging, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)
6.11. Other Applications
- 6.11.1. Global Water Soluble Films Market, by Other Applications, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD million)

7. Global Water Soluble Films Market, by Geography

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Water Soluble Films Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD million)
7.3. Water Soluble Films Market - North America
- 7.3.1. North America: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.3.2. North America: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.3.3. Water Soluble Films Market - U.S.
  - 7.3.3.1. U.S.: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.3.3.2. U.S.: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.3.4. Water Soluble Films Market - Canada
  - 7.3.4.1. Canada: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.3.4.2. Canada: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
7.4. Water Soluble Films Market - Europe
- 7.4.1. Europe: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.4.2. Europe: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.4.3. Water Soluble Films Market - UK
  - 7.4.3.1. UK: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.4.3.2. UK: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.4.4. Water Soluble Films Market - France
  - 7.4.4.1. France: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.4.4.2. France: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.4.5. Water Soluble Films Market - Germany
  - 7.4.5.1. Germany: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.4.5.2. Germany: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.4.6. Water Soluble Films Market - Italy
  - 7.4.6.1. Italy: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.4.6.2. Italy: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.4.7. Water Soluble Films Market - Spain
  - 7.4.7.1. Spain: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.4.7.2. Spain: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.4.8. Water Soluble Films Market - Netherlands
  - 7.4.8.1. Netherlands: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.4.8.2. Netherlands: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.4.9. Water Soluble Films Market - Russia
  - 7.4.9.1. Russia: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.4.9.2. Russia: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.4.10. Water Soluble Films Market - Rest of Europe
  - 7.4.10.1. Rest of Europe: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.4.10.2. Rest of Europe: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
7.5. Water Soluble Films Market - Asia Pacific
- 7.5.1. Asia Pacific: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.5.2. Asia Pacific: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.5.3. Water Soluble Films Market - China
  - 7.5.3.1. China: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.5.3.2. China: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.5.4. Water Soluble Films Market - India
  - 7.5.4.1. India: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.5.4.2. India: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.5.5. Water Soluble Films Market - Malaysia
  - 7.5.5.1. Malaysia: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.5.5.2. Malaysia: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.5.6. Water Soluble Films Market - Japan
  - 7.5.6.1. Japan: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.5.6.2. Japan: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.5.7. Water Soluble Films Market - Indonesia
  - 7.5.7.1. Indonesia: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.5.7.2. Indonesia: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.5.8. Water Soluble Films Market - South Korea
  - 7.5.8.1. South Korea: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.5.8.2. South Korea: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.5.9. Water Soluble Films Market - Australia
  - 7.5.9.1. Australia: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.5.9.2. Australia: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.5.10. Water Soluble Films Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 7.5.10.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.5.10.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
7.6. Water Soluble Films Market - Middle East & Africa
- 7.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.6.3. Water Soluble Films Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 7.6.3.1. Saudi Arabia: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.6.3.2. Saudi Arabia: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.6.4. Water Soluble Films Market - UAE
  - 7.6.4.1. UAE: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.6.4.2. UAE: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.6.5. Water Soluble Films Market - Israel
  - 7.6.5.1. Israel: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.6.5.2. Israel: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.6.6. Water Soluble Films Market - South Africa
  - 7.6.6.1. South Africa: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.6.6.2. South Africa: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.6.7. Water Soluble Films Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 7.6.7.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.6.7.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
7.7. Water Soluble Films Market - Latin America
- 7.7.1. Latin America: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.7.2. Latin America: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.7.3. Water Soluble Films Market - Mexico
  - 7.7.3.1. Mexico: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.7.3.2. Mexico: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.7.4. Water Soluble Films Market - Brazil
  - 7.7.4.1. Brazil: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.7.4.2. Brazil: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.7.5. Water Soluble Films Market - Argentina
  - 7.7.5.1. Argentina: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.7.5.2. Argentina: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)
- 7.7.6. Water Soluble Films Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 7.7.6.1. Rest of Latin America: Water Soluble Films Market, by Type, 2020-2034 (USD million)
  - 7.7.6.2. Rest of Latin America: Water Soluble Films Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD million)

8. Competitive Landscape

8.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 8.1.1. Expansion
- 8.1.2. Acquisitions
8.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

9. Company Profiles

9.1. Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation
- 9.1.1. Company Overview
- 9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.1.4. Recent Development
9.2. SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO. LTD.
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Financial Performance
- 9.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.2.4. Recent Development
9.3. KURARAY CO., LTD.
- 9.3.1. Company Overview
- 9.3.2. Financial Performance
- 9.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.3.4. Recent Development
9.4. AICELLO CORPORATION
- 9.4.1. Company Overview
- 9.4.2. Financial Performance
- 9.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.4.4. Recent Development
9.5. Ecopol S.p.A.
- 9.5.1. Company Overview
- 9.5.2. Financial Performance
- 9.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.5.4. Recent Development
9.6. Arrow GreenTech Ltd.
- 9.6.1. Company Overview
- 9.6.2. Financial Performance
- 9.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.6.4. Recent Development
9.7. Cortec Corporation
- 9.7.1. Company Overview
- 9.7.2. Financial Performance
- 9.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.7.4. Recent Development
9.8. Changzhou
- 9.8.1. Company Overview
- 9.8.2. Financial Performance
- 9.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.8.4. Recent Development
9.9. Greencradleland Macromolecule Materials Co., Ltd.
- 9.9.1. Company Overview
- 9.9.2. Financial Performance
- 9.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.9.4. Recent Development
9.10. Jiangmen Proudly Water-soluble Plastic Co., Ltd.
- 9.10.1. Company Overview
- 9.10.2. Financial Performance
- 9.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.10.4. Recent Development
9.11. AMC Ltd.
- 9.11.1. Company Overview
- 9.11.2. Financial Performance
- 9.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.11.4. Recent Development
9.12. Noble Industries
- 9.12.1. Company Overview
- 9.12.2. Financial Performance
- 9.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 9.12.4. Recent Development