Mulch Film Market Growth & Trends:
The global mulch film market size is anticipated to reach USD 7.68 billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 10.7% from 2025 to 2030 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growing need for higher crop yields alongside shrinking arable land is anticipated to be a major factor fueling market expansion. Important uses of mulch film encompass moisture retention and temperature regulation in the soil, minimizing weed growth, supplying nutrients, protecting against ultraviolet (UV) rays, decreasing soil erosion and compaction, along with enhancing seed germination.
The agricultural sector, a significant user of plastic mulch films, has been directly impacted by these regulations, encouraging the adoption of biodegradable alternatives to comply with new environmental standards. The market is further promoted by the increasing focus on circular economic principles in agriculture, which emphasizes the reduction, reuse, and recycling of materials. The shift from a linear to a circular economy, where products are designed for durability and recyclability, is encouraging farmers and agricultural businesses to use biodegradable mulch films made from renewable resources like starch, corn, and sugarcane byproducts.
Additionally, the global mulch film industry is also witnessing advancements in additive technology, as manufacturers look to enhance the performance of biodegradable films. Additives such as UV stabilizers, antioxidants, and biodegradable fillers are being integrated into mulch films to improve their lifespan and performance in varying agricultural environments. These additives help extend the durability of bio-based films, enabling them to perform comparably to conventional plastic films while maintaining their environmental benefits.
Mulch Film Market Report Highlights:
- Based on raw material, the conventional segment held the largest share, accumulating 78.12% market share in 2024. The growing demand for durable, long-lasting, and cost-effective mulch films is a key driver in the conventional mulch films segment.
- Fruits & Vegetables dominated the crop type segment and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR in the coming years. Mulch films play a crucial role in enhancing the growth conditions for fruits and vegetables by regulating soil temperature, maintaining moisture levels, and reducing weed growth.
- Based on region, Asia Pacific dominated the global flexible PU Foam market, accumulating 46.14% market share in 2024. The Asia Pacific region's rapidly growing population is one of the primary drivers behind the rising demand for mulch films in agriculture.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
- 1.1 Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2 Market Definitions
- 1.3 Information procurement
- 1.3.1 Information analysis
- 1.3.2 Market formulation & data visualization
- 1.3.3 Data validation & publishing
- 1.4 Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.4.1 List to Data Sources
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
- 2.1 Market Snapshot 2023
- 2.2 Segment Snapshot (1/2)
- 2.3 Segment Snapshot (2/2)
- 2.4 Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3 Global Mulch Films Market: Variables and Trends
- 3.1 Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1 Global Plastic Films Market Outlook
- 3.2 Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
- 3.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3.1 Raw Material Trends
- 3.3.2 Value Chain Integration & Value-Addition Stages
- 3.3.3 Manufacturing Trends
- 3.4 Price Trend Analysis, 2018-2030 (USD/Kg)
- 3.4.1 Factors Influencing Prices
- 3.5 Regulatory Framework
- 3.5.1 Policies and Incentive Plans
- 3.5.2 Standards & Compliances
- 3.5.2.1 European Union (EU) Single-Use Plastics Directive
- 3.5.2.2 ISO 17088 (Biodegradability Standards)
- 3.5.2.3 ASTM D6400
- 3.5.2.4 EN 13432
- 3.6 Impact of Circular Economy on the Global Mulch Films Market
- 3.7 Market Dynamics
- 3.7.1 Market Driver Impact Analysis
- 3.7.1.1 Increasing Demand for Crop Productivity
- 3.7.1.2 Environmental Concerns and Sustainable Practices
- 3.7.2 Market Restraint Impact Analysis
- 3.7.2.1 High Installation Costs
- 3.7.3 Industry Challenge Analysis
- 3.8 Market Business Environment Analysis
- 3.8.1 Industry Analysis: Porter's Five Forces Model
- 3.8.2 Macroeconomic Environment Analysis
- 3.9 Eastern Europe Geopolitical Conflict Impact on the Global Mulch Films Market
Chapter 4 Global Mulch Films Market: Raw Material Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1 Raw Material Movement Analysis & Market Share Volume, 2023 & 2030
- 4.2 Raw Material Movement Analysis & Market Share Revenue, 2023 & 2030
- 4.3 Global Mulch Films Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Raw Material (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.3.1 Conventional
- 4.3.1.1 Conventional Mulch Films Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.3.1.2 LLDPE (Linear Low-density Polyethylene) & LDPE (Low-density Polyethylene)
- 4.3.1.2.1 LLDPE & LDPE Mulch Films Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.3.1.3 HDPE (High-density Polyethylene)
- 4.3.1.3.1 HDPE Mulch Films Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.3.1.4 EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate)
- 4.3.1.4.1 EVA Mulch Films Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.3.2 Biodegradable
- 4.3.2.1 Biodegradable Mulch Films Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.3.2.2 TPS (Thermoplastic Starch)
- 4.3.2.2.1 TPS Mulch Films Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.3.2.3 PLA (Starch Blended with Polylactic Acid)
- 4.3.2.3.1 PLA Mulch Films Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.3.2.4 PHA (Starch Blended with Polyhydroxyalkanoate)
- 4.3.2.4.1 PHA Mulch Films Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 4.3.2.5 Others (AAC, PBAT)
- 4.3.2.5.1 Other Mulch Films Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 5 Global Mulch Films Market: Crop Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1 Crop Movement Analysis & Market Share Volume, 2023 & 2030
- 5.2 Crop Movement Analysis & Market Share Revenue, 2023 & 2030
- 5.3 Global Mulch Films Market Estimates & Forecasts, By Crop (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.3.1 Fruits & Vegetables
- 5.3.1.1 Global Mulch Films in Fruits & Vegetables Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.3.2 Grains & Oilseeds
- 5.3.2.1 Global Mulch Films in Grains & Oilseeds Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 5.3.3 Flowers & Plants
- 5.3.3.1 Global Mulch Films in Flowers & Plants Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 6 Mulch Films Market - Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1 Mulch Films Market: Regional Outlook
- 6.2 North America
- 6.2.1 North America Mulch Films Market estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.2 U.S.
- 6.2.2.1 U.S. Mulch Films Market estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.3 Canada
- 6.2.3.1 Canada Mulch Films Market estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.2.4 Mexico
- 6.2.4.1 Mexico Mulch Films Market estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.3 Europe
- 6.3.1 Europe Mulch Films Market estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.2 Germany
- 6.3.2.1 Germany Mulch Films Market estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.3 UK
- 6.3.3.1 UK Mulch Films Market estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.4 France
- 6.3.4.1 France Mulch Films Market estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.5 Italy
- 6.3.5.1 Italy Mulch Films Market estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.3.6 Spain
- 6.3.6.1 Spain Mulch Films Market estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.4 Asia Pacific
- 6.4.1 Asia Pacific Mulch Films Market estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.2 China
- 6.4.2.1 China Mulch Films Market estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.3 India
- 6.4.3.1 India Mulch Films Market estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.4 Japan
- 6.4.4.1 Japan Mulch Films Market estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.5 Australia
- 6.4.5.1 Australia Mulch Films Market estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.4.6 South Korea
- 6.4.6.1 South Korea Mulch Films Market estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.5 Central & South America
- 6.5.1 Central & South America Mulch Films Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.5.2 Brazil
- 6.5.3 Brazil Mulch Films Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.5.4 Argentina
- 6.5.5 Argetina Mulch Films Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.6 Middle East & Africa
- 6.6.1 Middle East & Africa Mulch Films Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.6.2 Saudi Arabia
- 6.6.3 Saudi ArabiaMulch Films Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
- 6.6.4 UAE
- 6.6.5 UAE Mulch Films Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 7 Global Mulch Films Market - 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 & Channel Partners
- 7.2.3 List of Key Potential Customers
- 7.3 Competitive Dynamics
- 7.3.1 Company Market Share Analysis & Market Positioning
- 7.3.2 Competitive Benchmarking
- 7.3.3 Strategy Mapping
- 7.3.3.1 Product Launch
- 7.3.3.2 Expansion
- 7.3.3.3 Partnership & Collaboartion
- 7.3.3.4 Initiatives/Research
- 7.3.4 Company Heat Map Analysis
- 7.4 Company Outlines
- 7.4.1 BASF SE
- 7.4.1.1 Participant's Overview
- 7.4.1.2 Financial Performance
- 7.4.1.3 Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.2 Kingfa Sci & Tech Co Ltd
- 7.4.2.1 Participant's Overview
- 7.4.2.2 Financial Performance
- 7.4.2.3 Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.3 BioBag International AS
- 7.4.3.1 Participant's Overview
- 7.4.3.2 Financial Performance
- 7.4.3.3 Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.4 Yibiyuan Water-Saving Equipment Technology Co., Ltd.
- 7.4.4.1 Participant's Overview
- 7.4.4.2 Financial Performance
- 7.4.4.3 Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.5 RKW SE
- 7.4.5.1 Participant's Overview
- 7.4.5.2 Financial Performance
- 7.4.5.3 Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.6 Polystar Plastics Ltd
- 7.4.6.1 Participant's Overview
- 7.4.6.2 Financial Performance
- 7.4.6.3 Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.7 Armando Alvarez
- 7.4.7.1 Participant's Overview
- 7.4.7.2 Financial Performance
- 7.4.7.3 Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.8 Al-Pack Enterprises Ltd.
- 7.4.8.1 Participant's Overview
- 7.4.8.2 Financial Performance
- 7.4.8.3 Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.9 Novamont S.p.A.
- 7.4.9.1 Participant's Overview
- 7.4.9.2 Financial Performance
- 7.4.9.3 Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.10 AB Rani Plast OY
- 7.4.10.1 Participant's Overview
- 7.4.10.2 Financial Performance
- 7.4.10.3 Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.11 Berry Global Inc.
- 7.4.11.1 Participant's Overview
- 7.4.11.2 Financial Performance
- 7.4.11.3 Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.12 Napco National
- 7.4.12.1 Participant's Overview
- 7.4.12.2 Financial Performance
- 7.4.12.3 Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.13 Tilak Polypack
- 7.4.13.1 Participant's Overview
- 7.4.13.2 Financial Performance
- 7.4.13.3 Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.14 Intergro, Inc.
- 7.4.14.1 Participant's Overview
- 7.4.14.2 Financial Performance
- 7.4.14.3 Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.15 Shalimar Group
- 7.4.15.1 Participant's Overview
- 7.4.15.2 Financial Performance
- 7.4.15.3 Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.16 Solplast (Armando Alvarez Group)
- 7.4.16.1 Participant's Overview
- 7.4.16.2 Financial Performance
- 7.4.16.3 Product Benchmarking
- 7.4.17. GEROVIT
- 7.4.17.1 Participant's Overview
- 7.4.17.2 Financial Performance
- 7.4.17.3 Product Benchmarking