BOPP films (Biaxially Oriented PolyPropylene Films) are produced by stretching polypropylene film in both machine direction and transverse direction. BOPP film is used in vast range of applications comprising packaging, labeling and lamination. BOPP Films are preferred substrate for food packaging globally because of its inherent moisture barrier properties, seal ability, high clarity and graphic reproduction and shelf appeal, best possibilities of the pack being a mono layer/homogeneous structure. For food packaging, it is prominently used as co-extruded heat sealable reverse printable film.
BOPP, Biaxially-Oriented Polypropylene, is a film that is made of polypropylene that has been “biaxially oriented” meaning that the film has been stretched in two different directions. The film is usually a multilayer film that relates to three-layer structures: One thick layer of polypropylene sandwiched between two thin layers of polypropylene. BOPP films have become more popular in the world market because of its unusual combination of properties:
The global packaging industry is moving towards a new trend and players are replacing cellophane, waxing paper, and aluminum foils with BOPP films. This trend is expected to gain traction in the coming years owing to the fact that BOPP films are more flexible and also facilitate faster packaging with advanced sealing properties as compared to other packaging materials. This has impelled manufacturers to come up with new techniques pertaining to the production of BOPP films in order to cater to the demand of various industries.
The growing demand for innovative and novel packaging options is a noteworthy trend that is envisioned to open a plethora of growth prospects for the global BOPP films for packaging market. The global packaging industry is moving towards a new trend and players are replacing cellophane, waxing paper, and aluminum foils with BOPP films. This trend is expected to gain traction in the coming years owing to the fact that BOPP films are more flexible and also facilitate faster packaging with advanced sealing properties as compared to other packaging materials. This has impelled manufacturers to come up with new techniques pertaining to the production of BOPP films in order to cater to the demand of various industries.
The global BOPP films for packaging market is expected to witness a CAGR of 6.0% from 2017 to 2025. In 2017, the market was worth US$ 13,669.4 Mn and is expected to touch a valuation of US$ 21,736.5 Mn by the end of 2025.