Africa BOPP Films Market Size

Africa BOPP Films Market Analysis

The Africa BOPP films market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% over the forecast period. The demand for BOPP films in the African region is driven by the growing population and rapidly developing economies which increased retail sales with increased spending for food and other goods.

• Due to the growing interest in sustainability, traditional rigid packaging solutions are replaced by innovative and more practical flexible packaging. The increasing demand for consumer-friendly packaging and improved product protection is expected to drive the demand for BOPP film in packaging as a viable and cost-effective alternative in the country.
• The increasing trend of a busy lifestyle in the country imposes consumers to go for convenience goods, creating market growth for BOPP films. Products that are simple to open, store, use, carry, and dispose of are in high demand due to changing consumer preferences brought on by busy lifestyles and reduced household sizes in the country. However, the growing development of environmentally friendly BOPP films is expected to restrain the market growth.
• Market players are focusing on increasing the production line for films. Tempo Packaging announced an increase of 30% in its production capacity till 2022; Flexipack planned to open two BOPP lines. Further, some market players are focused on investing in CPP (Cast Polypropylene) lines and blow film lines.
• The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant increase in the demand for BOPP films with an increase in demand through the surge in online shopping, food takeaway, and retail sales, which have led to an upsurge in the amount of BOPP film used. At the same time, the accelerated shift towards e-commerce resulted in a permanent plateau in production. Furthermore, the Russia-Ukraine war has an impact on the overall packaging ecosystem.