Polyurethane (PU) Film Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Polyurethane Film Market report segments the industry into Chemical Class (Polyester, Polyether, Polycaprolactone), End-User Industry (Footwear and Apparel, Medical Supplies, Sports Equipment, Building and Construction, Other End-User Industries), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, Middle-East and Africa). Get five years of historical data alongside five-year market forecasts.

Polyurethane (PU) Film Market Size

Polyurethane (PU) Film Market Analysis

The Polyurethane Film Market is expected to register a CAGR of greater than 6.5% during the forecast period.

The COVID-19 outbreak across the globe severely impacted the polyurethane (PU) Film market in various sectors. Stoppage or slowdown of projects, restrictions on movements, production halts, and labor shortages to contain the COVID-19 outbreak have led to a decline in the polyurethane market growth. However, it recovered significantly in 2021, owing to rising consumption from various end-use applications, including building and construction and other end-user industries.

  • Over the short term, increasing usage in the footwear and apparel industry is a significant factor driving the market's growth.
  • However, the rising prices of raw materials are a key factor anticipated to restrain the target industry growth over the forecast period.
  • Nevertheless, the potential for bio-based TPU is likely to create lucrative growth opportunities for the global market soon.
  • The Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the polyurethane (PU) films market and is also likely to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period.

Asia-Pacific Region to Dominate the Market

  • The Asia-Pacific region holds a significant share of the PU film market globally and is expected to dominate during the forecast period.
  • Asia-Pacific includes the most extensive construction market, which India, China, and Southeast Asian countries lead.
  • According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, the market value of China's construction industry was valued at USD 1,117.42 billion in 2021 and registered a growth rate of 6.5% compared to USD 1,049.19 billion in 2020.
  • China dominates the global footwear industry and is the world's largest manufacturer and exporter. China exported nearly 7.9 billion pairs of shoes and boots in the first 11 months of 2021. The footwear industry faced a significant decline in the past years. However, the industry is projected to grow faster during the forecast period.
  • India's textile sector is one of the oldest industries in the Indian economy. The industry is highly varied and consists of hand-spun and hand-woven textiles sectors and capital-intensive sophisticated mills.
  • The exports of textiles stood at USD 22.89 billion between April 2021 and October 2021. According to India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the textile industry in the country is expected to reach USD 209 billion over the next six years.
  • Thus, rising demand from various industries is expected to drive the market studied in the region during the forecast period.

Polyurethane (PU) Film Industry Overview

The polyurethane (PU) film market is consolidated. Some of the players in the market include Covestro AG, SWM, Gerlinger Industries GmbH, DingZing Advanced Materials Inc., and Okura Industrial Co. Ltd.

Polyurethane (PU) Film Market Leaders

  1. SWM

  2. Covestro AG

  3. DingZing Advanced Materials Inc

  4. Gerlinger Industries GmbH

  5. Okura Industrial Co.,Ltd.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Need More Details on Market Players and Competitors?
Download PDF

Polyurethane (PU) Film Market News

  • August 2022: BASF launched Thermoplastic Polyurethane Paint Protection Film from RODIM for improved car paint protection.
  • April 2022: Covestro extended its TPU film production in Germany. The new capacity is expected to meet the growing global demand for multilayer TPU Films. It is used in construction, and automotive interiors, among other applications. This new facility is likely to be completed by 2023.

Polyurethane (PU) Film Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Deliverables
  • 1.2 Study Assumptions
  • 1.3 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Increasing Usage in the Footwear and Apparel Industry
    • 4.1.2 Other Drivers
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 The Rising Prices of Raw Materials
    • 4.2.2 Other Restraints
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Volume)

  • 5.1 Chemical Class
    • 5.1.1 Polyester
    • 5.1.2 Polyether
    • 5.1.3 Polycaprolactone
  • 5.2 End-user Industry
    • 5.2.1 Footwear and Apparel
    • 5.2.2 Medical Supplies
    • 5.2.3 Sports Equipment
    • 5.2.4 Building and Construction
    • 5.2.5 Other End-user Industries
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.1.1 China
    • 5.3.1.2 India
    • 5.3.1.3 Japan
    • 5.3.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.1.5 ASEAN Countries
    • 5.3.1.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.2 North America
    • 5.3.2.1 United States
    • 5.3.2.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.3 Europe
    • 5.3.3.1 Germany
    • 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.3.3 Italy
    • 5.3.3.4 France
    • 5.3.3.5 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share(%)**/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 3M
    • 6.4.2 American Polyfilm Inc.
    • 6.4.3 Avery Dennison Corporation
    • 6.4.4 Covestro AG
    • 6.4.5 Ding Zing Advanced Materials Inc.
    • 6.4.6 Gerlinger Industries GmbH
    • 6.4.7 Huntsman International LLC
    • 6.4.8 Okura Industries Co. Ltd
    • 6.4.9 Permali Gloucester Ltd
    • 6.4.10 Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc.
    • 6.4.11 The Lubrizol Corporation
    • 6.4.12 Wiman Corporation
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Potential for Bio-based TPU
**Subject to Availability
You Can Purchase Parts Of This Report. Check Out Prices For Specific Sections
Get Price Break-up Now

Polyurethane (PU) Film Industry Segmentation

Thermoplastic polyurethane also referred to as PU and TPU, is a flexible film with high elongation and properties and characteristics that are superior to most polyolefinc films. TPU film also exhibits excellent dynamic flex performance, abrasion resistance, and tear strength. The market is segmented by chemical class, end-user industry, and geography. By chemical class, the market is segmented into polyester, polyether, and polycaprolactone. By end-user industry, the market is segmented into footwear and apparel, medical supplies, sports equipment, building and construction, and other end-user industries. The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the polyurethane films market in 15 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on volume (kilotons).

Chemical Class Polyester
Polyether
Polycaprolactone
End-user Industry Footwear and Apparel
Medical Supplies
Sports Equipment
Building and Construction
Other End-user Industries
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN Countries
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
Chemical Class
Polyester
Polyether
Polycaprolactone
End-user Industry
Footwear and Apparel
Medical Supplies
Sports Equipment
Building and Construction
Other End-user Industries
Geography
Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
ASEAN Countries
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
Middle-East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
Need A Different Region or Segment?
Customize Now

Polyurethane (PU) Film Market Research FAQs

What is the current Polyurethane (PU) Film Market size?

The Polyurethane (PU) Film Market is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 6.5% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in Polyurethane (PU) Film Market?

SWM, Covestro AG, DingZing Advanced Materials Inc, Gerlinger Industries GmbH and Okura Industrial Co.,Ltd. are the major companies operating in the Polyurethane (PU) Film Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Polyurethane (PU) Film Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Polyurethane (PU) Film Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Polyurethane (PU) Film Market.

What years does this Polyurethane (PU) Film Market cover?

The report covers the Polyurethane (PU) Film Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Polyurethane (PU) Film Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Our Best Selling Reports

Polyurethane Film Industry Report

Statistics for the 2025 Polyurethane (PU) Film market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Polyurethane (PU) Film analysis includes a market forecast outlook for 2025 to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.

Polyurethane Film Market Report Snapshots

Access Report