Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) Films Market

Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) Films Market: Flourishing Packaged Food Sector Points to Profitable Opportunities: Global Industry Analysis 2014-2018 and Opportunity Assessment 2019-2029

2019-05-13
REP-GB-9516
338 pages
Packaging

FFS Films Market – Key Research Findings

The global FFS films market size in 2018 – Nearly US$ 23 Bn
The FFS films market is projected to grow at over 4.0% CAGR, during the next ten years.
Europe and East Asia are expected to remain the leading regions in terms of market value share, accounting for more than half of the global FFS films share.
- Europe is one of the leading regions when it comes to product-level innovation in flexible packaging formats, which will translate into growth opportunities for the FFS films market.
- In addition, the East Asia FFS films market is expected to register growth in market value share, mainly driven by growth in the flexible packaging industry in China.
Manufacturers of FFS films are changing their business offerings and relying on strategic M&A to focus on enhancing their core competencies.
- Several companies are rethinking their business strategies to optimize their product offerings. For instance, Coveris deciding to sell its entire North America business is an indication of the company focusing on strengthening its Europe operations.
- In addition, there are other big events lined up in the flexible packaging industry such as the merger of Amcor Ltd. with Bemis Company. The ripples of such changes are expected to remain influential across the FFS films supply chain.

Key Factors Shaping the Global FFS Films Market

Increasing Consumption of Packaged Food to Create More Demand for FFS Films
FFS films are highly preferred for packaging food as they possess good machinability and can be easily heat-sealed. FFS films enable contamination-free food packaging, which is one of the prime factors for increasing preference for them.
Market Inclination Toward Flexible Packaging Formats
Flexible packaging has a very promising outlook for growth in the coming years, as the general consumer and industry preference continues to increase towards more friendly and cost-effective packaging solutions. The demand for FFS films is thus expected to grow, mainly driven by the increasing preference for flexibility.

Form-Fill-Seal Films Market Competitive Landscape

Players in the form-fill-seal films market are focusing on leveraging the growing demand in emerging economies of Asia Pacific and Latin America. Moreover, organic moves such as new product innovations, acquisitions, and expansion of regional footprints have also been identified as key strategies adopted by market players.

On these lines, In September 2020, Coveris Inc., among the leading players operating in the market, recently finished acquisition of Germany-based bag manufacturer HLB|SFV. The objectives of the acquisition include expand its geographical footprint to the region. The move marks the organization’s fourth acquisition in a span of one fiscal year.

Environmental concerns are also major factors influencing the strategies of market players by altering the production technologies. A key development on this premise includes shift of Coveris Inc’s Neuwid production facility towards natural gas from conventional fuels in May 2020. In addition to complying with the environmental norms in place, the move is expected to cut annual operational expenses by 20%.

By the same token, in September 2020, Mondi Group has made a substantial investment to install new advanced machinery in its Szczecin plant in Poland. The objective of the investment is to improve the production quality and quantity to cater to the growing e-commerce demand.

The installation of the new machinery also marks further progress in Mondi’s ambition to further digitalise its business by using more advanced analytics and automation to better serve its customers with innovative and sustainable packaging and paper solutions.

The focus on production and geographical expansion will continue to shape the competitive landscape of form-fill-seal films market for the years to come.

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FFS Films Market Structure Analysis

The global FFS films market is highly fragmented, with only a handful of Tier 1 and Tier 2 players.
The two key Tier 1 players in the FFS films market include Coveris Inc. and Mondi Group.
More than 90% of the FFS films industry is held by the players with an individual revenue share of below 1%.
The Asia Pacific region, especially East Asia, is home to most of the Tier 1 players in the FFS films market. China accounts for a significant volume of manufacturers of FFS films offering their products at competitive prices. Buyer power in the FFS films market is expected to remain high owing to multiple manufacturers to choose from.

Consumer Convenience at the Epicenter – Increase in Preference for Flexible Packaging Solutions Fueling the Demand for FFS Films

Manufacturers of FFS films are engaged in developing products with reduced thickness and higher strength. Reducing the thickness of FFS films aids in reduction of packaging weight, which translates into higher number of packaged units per tonnes of film. Furthermore, reduction in thickness of FFS films also enables low space consumption and cost-effective packaging. Future Market Insights’ analysis is aimed to provide a holistic view of the evolution of the FFS films landscape.

Market Pegged to Grow 1.5X between 2019 and 2029

The FFS films market is expected to register steady growth during the next ten years, driven by an increasing preference for flexible packaging solutions over their rigid packaging counterparts. As demand for consumer convenient packaging solutions increases over time, it will translate into growth opportunities for the global FFS films market.

Lucrative Growth Opportunities for the FFS Films Market in Emerging Countries

The Europe FFS films market will account for a significant share of the global market. However, the developing countries in Asia will be at the forefront of market growth during the next ten years. Countries such as India and China are expected to register healthy growth propelled by an increased demand for packaged items.

As manufacturers of FFS films focus on expanding market presence, they are expected to eye developing countries to capitalize on the lucrative growth opportunities. Strong growth in the number of manufacturers of FFS films in China will boost market growth for East Asia.

The FMI Perspective

Value chain participants in the FFS films market are focused on adapting their business models and growth strategies in line with increasing consumer inclination for flexible packaging formats. It is anticipated that the market will continue to witness several mergers & acquisitions as companies rush to enhance their capabilities. Product and design-level innovation will focus on features such as excellent printability and transparency, enabling better product presentation.

How Growth will Unfold

Stick packs will continue their momentum of growth in demand, whereas, sachets and pouches will witness an early decline in growth rates, owing to market saturation.

Form-Fill-Seal Market Report: Scope

Attribute	Details
Forecast Period	2018-2028
Historical Data Available for	2013-2017
Market Analysis	USD Million for value
Key Regions Covered	North America, Latin America, Europe, East Asia, South Asia, Oceania, and Middle East & Africa.
Key Countries Covered	US, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Rest of Latin America, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, U.K., Russia, BENELUX, Rest of Europe, Rest of Western Europe, India, China, ASEAN, Rest of APEJ, Australia and New Zealand, Rest of South Africa & Pacific GCC Countries, Turkey, South Africa, and Rest of MEA
Key Segments Covered	Material type, Packaging type, Level of packaging, End-use, and Region
Key Companies Profiled	Coveris Inc., Mondi Group, Schur Flexibles Group, Bischof & Klein GmbH & Co. KG, RETAL Industries Ltd., Harwal Group, Muraplast d.o.o., Trioplast Industrier AB, FUCINE FILM S.P.A., Nordfolien GmbH, Oerlemans Packaging BV, Algoja d.o.o., Elif Plastik Ambalaj Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS., BP Plastics Holding Bhd., Plastixx FFS Technologies Inc., Slovpack Bratislava spol. s r.o., Qatar Plastic Products Company W.L.L., and Thrace Polyfilms S.A. among others.
Report Coverage	Market Forecast, brand share analysis, competition intelligence, DROT analysis, Market Dynamics and Challenges, Strategic Growth Initiatives
Customization & Pricing	Available upon Request