Cleanroom Film And Bags Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Bags, Pouches, Tape, Boxes, Films & Wraps), By Material, By End-use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030

Cleanroom Film And Bags Market Size & Trends

The global cleanroom film and bags market size was estimated at USD 5.16 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% from 2023 to 2030. The growing emphasis on contamination-free products and manufacturing environments in end-use industries such as pharmaceuticals and food & beverage is expected to contribute to rising demand for cleanroom films and bags over the forecast period.

The rapid growth of the e-commerce sector in the U.S. creates opportunities for cleanroom films and bags manufacturers in the country to cater to the specific needs of online retail businesses. Companies that develop packaging solutions to protect products during transit, reduce damage, and improve unboxing experiences can gain a competitive advantage in the e-commerce market. Companies utilize e-commerce packaging to incorporate branding elements and personalized touches that resonate with their customers. Brands can strengthen their identity and build brand loyalty by using cleanroom films and bags with digitally printed designs in the U.S. market.

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, in 2022, the e-commerce retail sales of the U.S. reached USD 1.03 trillion for the first time. The e-commerce industry is constantly evolving, and packaging requirements may shift over time. Cleanroom films and bags manufacturers can proactively innovate and develop packaging solutions that meet the evolving requirements of online retailers according to e-commerce trends and customer feedback. The rise of e-commerce creates an opportunity for cleanroom films and bags manufacturers to differentiate themselves by focusing on the specific needs of online retailers. Companies can gain a competitive advantage in the e-commerce market, form strong collaborations with online retailers, and improve the overall shopping experience for end customers by developing innovative, protective, and sustainable packaging solutions.

Product Insights

Based on product, the market is segmented into bags, pouches, tape, boxes, and film & wraps. The films & wraps segment recorded the largest revenue share of over 42% in 2022. This growth is owing to the increased application of films & wraps in industries such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, biotechnology, healthcare, and manufacturing, where maintaining sterility and controlling airborne particles are crucial.

Cleanroom bags are driven by several regulations promoting their utilization in end-use industries such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). FDA standards ensure safety and suitability for application in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Cleanroom bags made of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), and nylon are approved by the FDA.

Cleanroom pouches are driven by their wide application scope in various industries and are expected to fuel demand for pouches in the country over the forecast period. For instance, electrostatic discharge pouches (ESD) prevent damage to sensitive electronic components caused by static electricity. These pouches are utilized in various industries such as healthcare, electronics, and manufacturing, where electricity poses a risk to sensitive equipment.

Material Insights

Based on type, the market is segmented into plastic and paper & paperboard. The plastic segment accounted for the largest revenue share of over 85% in 2022. This is owing to the increased utilization of plastic cleanroom films & bags in controlled environments, such as cleanrooms, where maintaining a sterile and contaminant-free environment is crucial. The choice of plastics for manufacturing cleanroom films and bags depends on their properties, compatibility with the cleanroom environment, and the specific requirements of the application.

Specialized paper materials known as cleanroom wipes are used for cleaning surfaces and equipment in cleanrooms. These wipes are designed to minimize particle generation and are treated to be compatible with cleanroom standards. Cleanroom wipes are specialized papers that are used for cleaning surfaces and equipment in cleanrooms. These wipes are designed to lower particle generation and compatibility with cleanroom standards.

End-use Insights

Based on end-use, the market is segmented into food & beverages, pharmaceuticals, electrical & electronics, and others. The pharmaceuticals segment recorded the largest revenue share of over 52.4% in 2022. Cleanroom films and bags are used to package medications and medical devices in a sterile environment, preventing contamination and ensuring the efficacy and safety of the product. Cleanroom bags are used for storing and transporting biological materials, tissues, samples, and cultures that must remain free from contamination. This further drives the demand for cleanroom films and bags in the pharmaceutical industry.

Cleanroom films and bags have a wide range of critical applications in the electronics manufacturing industry, where contamination control, protection, and precision are of utmost importance. Increasing demand for electronics products and investments in the electronics industry is expected to boost the demand for cleanroom films and bags over the forecast period.

Regional Insights

North America accounted for a market share of 34.5% in 2022 owing to increased production of branded drugs. This results in increased demand for larger volumes of cleanroom packaging to protect the drug from external environmental stimulus, which further boosts the demand for Cleanroom Films and Bags in the region. The major manufacturers of branded drugs in the region are Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Sanofi-Aventis (Sanofi Pasteur), Merck (Schering-Plough Canada Inc.), and GlaxoSmithKline Inc.

The demand for cleanroom films and bags in Europe is driven by the rising trend of hybrid shopping and an increase in the discounts offered by retailers on e-commerce platforms are expected to result in an increase in the sale of FMCG products, thereby driving the growth of cleanroom film and bags. The use of cleanroom films and wraps for palletizing such products is expected to drive market growth over the forecast period, as these films provide superior protection to avoid contamination of food products.  

The presence of notable pharmaceutical products manufacturing and food processing industries in Germany is expected to result in a high requirement for cleanroom films and bags in the economy. Food and beverage manufacturers make high investments to improve packaging, maintain the quality of their products, and seek consumer attention. Increasing demand for food packaging to improve the product shelf life and maintain the hygienic condition of the products is expected to have a positive impact on the cleanroom films and bags industry growth in the country over the forecast period.

The cleanroom films and bags industry in Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness strong growth over the forecast period owing to the need for reliable and speedy packaging solutions that deliver a combination of product protection, quality, tamper evidence, patient comfort, and security requirements. The recent trend of social security and healthcare systems in Asia is expected to offer growth opportunities to pharmaceutical packaging providers. The growth of the primary pharmaceutical packaging segment can be attributed to the increasing utilization of refillable syringes and parenteral vials for novel injectable therapies developed through biotechnology and the introduction of advanced life sciences in the market.

The presence of a significant number of pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, particularly in countries such as Brazil, Argentina, and Chile such as Ache and EMS Pharma, makes Central & South America a lucrative market for cleanroom film and bags. Besides, the proportion the of geriatric population is steadily increasing across the region, which is likely to increase the demand for pharmaceutical products and, in turn, is expected to fuel the industry growth over the forecast period.

The growing pharmaceutical industry in countries such as Morocco, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia is expected to drive the demand for cleanroom films and bags in the Middle East & Africa. For instance, Sanofi is one of the largest pharmaceutical players in Morocco while GlaxoSmithKline is a market leader in Saudi Arabia. In addition, local pharmaceutical players such as SPIMACO and Hikma from Jordan from Saudi Arabia are aiming to become regional leaders. These trends are expected to propel the demand for cleanroom pharmaceutical packaging materials over the forecast period.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

Major players are undertaking different strategies such as product launches, mergers, joint ventures, acquisitions, and geographical expansion. For instance, in June 2023, OLIVER announced the launch of an additional cleanroom packaging manufacturing facility catering to the medical and healthcare industries in the U.S. market. Some prominent players in the global cleanroom film and bags market include:

• CFB Cleanroom Films and Bags (C-P Cleanroom Film and Bags)

• Tekni-Plex, Inc.

• AeroPackaging, Inc.

• Fruth Custom Packaging

• Pristine Clean Bags

• Nelipak Corporation

• PPC Cleanroom Films and Bags LLC

• Degage Corp.

• Plitek

• Production Automation Corporation

• VWR International, LLC.

• Origin Pharma Packaging

• Cleanroom World

• Arquimea

• SteriPackGroup

Cleanroom Film And Bags Market Report Scope

Global Cleanroom Film and Bags Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at the global level, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global cleanroom film and bags market report based on product, material, end-use, and region:

• Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Bags

  • Pouches

  • Tape

  • Boxes

  • Films & Wraps

• Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Plastic

  • Polyethylene (PE)

  • Polypropylene (PP)

  • Polyamide (PA)

  • Others (PS, PVC, EVA)

  • Paper & Paperboard

• End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • Food & Beverages

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Electrical & Electronics

  • Others

• Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)

  • North America

    • U.S.

    • Canada

    • Mexico

  • Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

  • Asia Pacific

    • China

    • India

    • Japan

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Southeast Asia

  • Central & South America

    • Brazil

    • Argentina

  • Middle East & Africa

    • South Africa

    • Saudi Arabia

    • UAE