South America Agricultural Films Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The South America Agricultural Films Market Report is Segmented by Type (Low-Density Polyethylene, Linear Low-Density Polyethylene, High-Density Polyethylene, and Ethyl Vinyl Acetate (EVA)/Ethylene Butyl Acrylate (EBA)), by Application (Greenhouse, Silage, Mulching, and Others), and by Geography (Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America). The Report Offers the Market Size and Forecasts in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

South America Agricultural Films Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

South America Agricultual Films Market Size

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South America Agricultual Films Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 1.41 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 1.93 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 6.50 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

South America Agricultual Films Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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South America Agricultual Films Market Analysis

The South America Agricultual Films Market size is estimated at USD 1.41 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 1.93 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Greenhouse farming is expanding in South America, particularly in Brazil and Argentina, where weather patterns are variable. Agricultural films, including greenhouse films, are essential for creating controlled environments for crop cultivation, protecting plants from adverse weather conditions, and maintaining optimal growing conditions. Brazil currently operates approximately 6,000 greenhouses, producing 1.5 million metric tons of tomatoes and other crops annually, according to a 2024 AgriFarming report. The primary greenhouse farming regions in Brazil with potential of utilizing agricultural films include Sao Paulo, Parana, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.

The region's robust horticulture industry, focused on fruits, vegetables, and flowers, extensively uses mulching films to maintain soil moisture, control temperature, and suppress weed growth. The horticulture sector contributes significantly to the agricultural GDP of Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Colombia, increasing the use of agricultural films to improve crop yields. The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics reported that orange production reached 17.6 million metric tons in 2023, generating BRL 20.0 billion (USD 4 billion) for the national economy, representing a 39.2% increase from 2022. Thereby, catalyzing the market growth in the region.

South America Agricultual Films Industry Overview

The South American agricultural film market consists of numerous regional players, creating a highly fragmented competitive landscape. Major companies in the region include Agroflex, Novamont S.p.A. (BioBag Americas, Inc.), Manupackaging, Dow, and Berry Global Inc. These companies focus on brand and product promotion to increase revenue while pursuing partnerships and acquisitions to expand their geographical presence.

South America Agricultual Films Market Leaders

  1. Agroflex

  2. Manupackaging

  3. Dow

  4. Berry Global Inc.

  5. Novamont S.p.A. (BioBag Americas, Inc.)

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
South America Agricultual Films Market Concentration
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South America Agricultual Films Market News

  • October 2024: Dow and Ambipar established a partnership to expand plastic recycling operations in South America, with a focus on Brazil. The collaboration aims to process 80,000 metric tons of plastic waste annually and convert it into 60,000 metric tons of post-consumer resin through mechanical recycling facilities, supporting agricultural film production.
  • January 2024: Kuraray Co., Ltd. announced that its Niigata Plant received ISCC PLUS certification for its 3-methyl-1,5-pentanediol (MPD) production. ISCC PLUS is an international certification program that validates sustainable product manufacturing.

South America Agricultual Films Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Rising Adoption of Greenhouse Farming
    • 4.2.2 Growing Horticulture Sector in the Region
    • 4.2.3 Government Policies are Supporting the Market
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Environmental Concerns Limiting the Market
    • 4.3.2 High Initital Cost of Agriculture Films
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Force Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Type
    • 5.1.1 Low-Density Polyethylene
    • 5.1.2 Linear Low-Density Polyethylene
    • 5.1.3 High-Density Polyethylene
    • 5.1.4 Ethyl Vinyl Acetate (EVA)/Ethylene Butyl Acrylate (EBA)
  • 5.2 Application
    • 5.2.1 Greenhouse
    • 5.2.2 Silage
    • 5.2.3 Mulching
    • 5.2.4 Others
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.3 Rest of South America

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Agroflex
    • 6.3.2 Novamont S.p.A. (BioBag Americas, Inc.)
    • 6.3.3 Manupackaging
    • 6.3.4 BASF SE
    • 6.3.5 Dow
    • 6.3.6 Berry Global Inc.
    • 6.3.7 Dalfilm
    • 6.3.8 Plasper
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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South America Agricultual Films Industry Segmentation

Agricultural films are polymeric sheets used in farming to enhance crop growth and protection by regulating soil temperature, retaining moisture, suppressing weeds, and shielding crops from environmental factors. The South America Agricultural Films Market is segmented by type (Low-Density Polyethylene, Linear Low-Density Polyethylene, High-Density Polyethylene, and Ethyl Vinyl Acetate (EVA)/Ethylene Butyl Acrylate (EBA)), by application (Greenhouse, Silage, Mulching, and Others), and by geography (Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America). The report offers the market size and forecasts in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.

Type Low-Density Polyethylene
Linear Low-Density Polyethylene
High-Density Polyethylene
Ethyl Vinyl Acetate (EVA)/Ethylene Butyl Acrylate (EBA)
Application Greenhouse
Silage
Mulching
Others
Geography Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
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South America Agricultual Films Market Research FAQs

How big is the South America Agricultual Films Market?

The South America Agricultual Films Market size is expected to reach USD 1.41 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 6.5% to reach USD 1.93 billion by 2030.

What is the current South America Agricultual Films Market size?

In 2025, the South America Agricultual Films Market size is expected to reach USD 1.41 billion.

Who are the key players in South America Agricultual Films Market?

Agroflex, Manupackaging, Dow, Berry Global Inc. and Novamont S.p.A. (BioBag Americas, Inc.) are the major companies operating in the South America Agricultual Films Market.

What years does this South America Agricultual Films Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the South America Agricultual Films Market size was estimated at USD 1.32 billion. The report covers the South America Agricultual Films Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the South America Agricultual Films Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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