U.S. Plastic Lidding Films Market Trends:
The U.S. plastic lidding films market size was estimated at USD 648.9 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2025 to 2033. A growing emphasis on package differentiation is boosting demand for specialty lidding films with custom printing and texture effects.
Brands are willing to pay a premium for eye-catching lids that enhance shelf appeal and reinforce product positioning. The U.S. plastic lidding films industry is experiencing a steady shift toward recyclable and mono-material solutions as food manufacturers aim to meet sustainability targets without compromising barrier performance. Multilayer composite structures are gradually being replaced by materials such as recyclable polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) lidding films. This trend is reinforced by brand owners responding to retailer mandates and changing regulatory frameworks, especially in fresh produce and dairy segments.
U.S. Plastic Lidding Films Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the country level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the U.S. plastic lidding films market report based on the material, application, and region:
- Material Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Polyethylene (PE)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- Polyamide (Nylon)
- EVOH or Metallized Films
- Bio-based Films
- Other materials
- Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
- Dairy Products
- Fresh & Processed Meats
- Ready-to-Eat Meals
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Bakery & Confectionery
- Pharmaceutical & Medical
- Other applications
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Types & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Insights
- 2.2. Segmental Outlook
- 2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. U.S. Plastic Lidding Films Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
- 3.2. Penetration & Growth Prospect Mapping
- 3.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3.1. Profit Margin Analysis of Key Value Chain Participants
- 3.3.2. Raw Material Trends
- 3.3.3. Raw Material Price Analysis
- 3.4. Technology Overview
- 3.4.1. Commercial Production Technology
- 3.4.2. Roadmap of Technology Advancement, 2021 to 2030
- 3.5. Sustainability Trends
- 3.5.1. Recycling and Circular Economy
- 3.6. Average Price Trend Analysis, 2021 to 2030 (USD/kg)
- 3.6.1. Key Factors Influencing Pricing
- 3.6.2. Supply Demand Gap Analysis
- 3.7. Regulatory Framework
- 3.7.1. Policies and Incentive Plans
- 3.7.2. Standards and Compliances
- 3.7.3. Regulatory Impact Analysis
- 3.8. Market Dynamics
- 3.8.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.8.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.8.3. Industry Challenges
- 3.9. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.9.1. Supplier Power
- 3.9.2. Buyer Power
- 3.9.3. Substitution Threat
- 3.9.4. Threat from New Entrants
- 3.9.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 3.10. PESTEL Analysis
- 3.10.1. Political Landscape
- 3.10.2. Economic Landscape
- 3.10.3. Social Landscape
- 3.10.4. Technological Landscape
- 3.10.5. Environmental Landscape
- 3.10.6. Legal Landscape
Chapter 4. U.S. Plastic Lidding Films Market: Material Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
- 4.1. U.S. Plastic Lidding Films Market: Material Movement Analysis, 2024 & 2033
- 4.1.1. Polyethylene (PE)
- 4.1.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.1.2. Polypropylene (PP)
- 4.1.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.1.3. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
- 4.1.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.1.4. Polyamide (Nylon)
- 4.1.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.1.5. EVOH or Metallized Films
- 4.1.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.1.6. Bio-based Films
- 4.1.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
- 4.1.7. Other materials
- 4.1.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Chapter 5. Competitive Landscape
- 5.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 5.2. Vendor Landscape
- 5.2.1. Company categorization
- 5.2.2. List of Key Distributors and channel Partners
- 5.2.3. List of Potential Customers/End-users
- 5.3. Competitive Dynamics
- 5.3.1. Company Market Share Analysis & Market Positioning
- 5.3.2. Competitive Benchmarking
- 5.3.3. Strategy Mapping
- 5.3.4. Heat Map Analysis
- 5.4. Company Profiles/Listing
- 5.4.1. Participant's overview
- 5.4.2. Financial performance
- 5.4.3. Product benchmarking
- 5.4.3.1. BOSTIK INC.
- 5.4.3.2. Winpak Films, Inc.
- 5.4.3.3. Amcor Flexibles
- 5.4.3.4. Sealed Air Corporation
- 5.4.3.5. Plastofilm Industries, Inc.
- 5.4.3.6. Atlantis Plastics, Inc.
- 5.4.3.7. Tekni-Plex, Inc.
- 5.4.3.8. Toray Plastics (America), Inc.