Breathable Films Market Size, Share, Analysis Report

1    INTRODUCTION    

1.1    Key Take Aways    
    1.2    Report Description    
    1.3    Markets Covered    
    1.4    Stakeholders    
    1.5    Research Methodology    
        1.5.1    Market Size    
        1.5.2    Market Share    
        1.5.3    Key Data Points From Secondary Sources    
        1.5.4    Key Data Points From Primary Sources

2 Research Methodology
    2.1 Research Data
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
                    2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
           2.1.2 Primary Data
                    2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
                    2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
                    2.1.2.3 Breakdown of Primary Interviews

    2.2 Market Size Estimation
           2.2.1 Market Size
           2.2.2 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.3 Top-Down Approach
    2.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
    2.4 Research Assumptions

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights
    4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Breathable Films Market
    4.2 Breathable Films Market Share, By Application and Region, 2015
    4.3 Breathable Films Market Attractiveness
    4.4 Percentage Distribution of Each Application of Breathable Films, By Region
    4.5 Life Cycle Analysis of Breathable Films

5 Market Overview
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Segmentation
           5.2.1 Breathable Films Market, By Product Type
           5.2.2 Breathable Films Market, By Application
           5.2.3 Breathable Films Market, By Region
    5.3 Market Dynamics
           5.3.1 Drivers
                    5.3.1.1 Growing Awareness Regarding Health and Hygiene
                    5.3.1.2 Increasing Usage of Breathable Films in Premium Hygiene Products
           5.3.2 Restraints
                    5.3.2.1 Stagnant Growth in the Baby Diapers Market in Developed Countries
           5.3.3 Opportunities
                    5.3.3.1 Ample Opportunities in Untapped Markets
                    5.3.3.2 Increased Usage of Packaged Food
           5.3.4 Challenges
                    5.3.4.1 Cultural Challenges
                    5.3.4.2 Higher Cost Than Conventional Films

6 Industry Trends
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Value-Chain Analysis
           6.2.1 Raw Material Suppliers
           6.2.2 Manufacturers
           6.2.3 Buyers/Product Manufacturers
           6.2.4 Distributors/Resellers
           6.2.5 End-Users
    6.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
           6.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
           6.3.2 Threat of New Entrants
           6.3.3 Threat of Substitutes
           6.3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
           6.3.5 Intensity of Competition
    6.4 Demographic and Macroeconomic Overview
           6.4.1 Introduction
           6.4.2 Trends of Per Capita GDP (At PPP), By Country, 2012–2015
           6.4.3 Birth Rate By Country
           6.4.4 Population of Age Group Up to Three Years, By Country
           6.4.5 Trend of Old Age Population, By Country
    6.5 Patent Analysis
    6.6 Regulatory Standards

7 Breathable Films Market, By Type
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 Polyethylene
    7.3 Polypropylene
    7.4 Polyurethane
    7.5 Others
           7.5.1 Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers/Copolyester
           7.5.2 Polyether Block Amide/Copolyamide

8 Breathable Films Market, By Application
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Hygiene
           8.2.1 Increasing Demand of Premium Baby Diapers to Drive the Breathable Films Market
           8.2.2 Increasing Old Age Population in Developed Countries to Fuel the Market of Breathable Films in Adult Diapers
           8.2.3 Rising Concern of Personal Hygiene to Drive the Breathable Films Market in Female Hygiene Products
    8.3 Medical
           8.3.1 Prevalence of Hospital Acquired Infections to Drive the Disposable Surgical Drapes, Gowns, and Gloves
           8.3.2 Disposable Surgical Items Have High Penetration in North America
    8.4 Construction
           8.4.1 Increasing Usage of Breathable Films in Order to Save the Cost Associated With Repair and Replacement
    8.5 Industrial
           8.5.1 Rapid Industrialization Along With Rising Concerns of Workers’ Health & Safety in Developing Countries
           8.5.2 Regulations and Safety Standards
    8.6 Food Packaging
           8.6.1 Recent Developments and R&D on Renewable Materials
           8.6.2 Increasing Demand of Packaged Fresh Produce and Cheese
    8.7 Others
           8.7.1 Growing Interest for Adventure Sports
           8.7.2 Increasing Government Focus on Adventure Tourism Industry

9 Breathable Films Market, By Region
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 North America
           9.2.1 U.S.
           9.2.2 Canada
           9.2.3 Mexico
    9.3 Europe
           9.3.1 Germany
           9.3.2 France
           9.3.3 U.K.
           9.3.4 Italy
           9.3.5 Rest of Europe
    9.4 Asia-Pacific
           9.4.1 China
           9.4.2 Japan
           9.4.3 India
           9.4.4 South Korea
           9.4.5 Indonesia
           9.4.6 Thailand
           9.4.7 Malaysia
           9.4.8 Rest of Asia-Pacific
                    9.4.8.1 Market Scenario in Vietnam
                    9.4.8.2 Market Scenario in Philippines
    9.5 Middle East & Africa
           9.5.1 Egypt
           9.5.2 Turkey
           9.5.3 South Africa
           9.5.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa
    9.6 South America
           9.6.1 Brazil
           9.6.2 Argentina
           9.6.3 Rest of South America
                    9.6.3.1 Market Scenario in Peru
                    9.6.3.2 Market Scenario in Venezuela
                    9.6.3.3 Market Scenario in Chile

10 Competitive Landscape
     10.1 Overview
     10.2 Competitive Situations and Trends
             10.2.1 Investments & Expansions
             10.2.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
             10.2.3 Agreements & Collaborations
             10.2.4 New Product Developments

11 Company Profiles
     11.1 Clopay Plastic Products Company
             11.1.1 Business Overview
             11.1.2 Products Offered
             11.1.3 Recent Developments
             11.1.4 SWOT Analysis
            
     11.2 RKW Group
             11.2.1 Business Overview
             11.2.2 Products Offered
             11.2.3 Recent Developments
             11.2.4 SWOT Analysis
             11.2.5 MnM View
     11.3 Mitsui Chemicals Incorporation
             11.3.1 Business Overview
             11.3.2 Products Offered
             11.3.3 Recent Developments
             11.3.4 SWOT Analysis
            
     11.4 Toray Industries Inc.
             11.4.1 Business Overview
             11.4.2 Products Offered
             11.4.3 Recent Developments
     11.5 Covestro
             11.5.1 Business Overview
             11.5.2 Products Offered
             11.5.3 Recent Developments
             11.5.4 SWOT Analysis
            
     11.6 Nitto Denko Corporation
             11.6.1 Business Overview
             11.6.2 Products Offered
     11.7 Fatra A.S.
             11.7.1 Business Overview
             11.7.2 Products Offered
     11.8 Arkema SA
             11.8.1 Business Overview
             11.8.2 Products Offered
             11.8.3 Recent Developments
             11.8.4 SWOT Analysis
             
     11.9 Celanese Corporation
             11.9.1 Business Overview
             11.9.2 Products Offered
     11.10 Trioplast Industrier Ab
             11.10.1 Business Overview
             11.10.2 Products Offered
             11.10.3 Recent Developments
     11.11 Other Key Players in the Market
             11.11.1 Argotec LLC
             11.11.2 Rhyfeel
             11.11.3 Skymark Packaging Product
             11.11.4 Daika Kogyo
             11.11.5 Sunplac Corporation
             11.11.6 American Polyfilm Corp.
             11.11.7 Innovia Films Ltd
             11.11.8 Swanson Plastics
             11.11.9 Pacrim Inc.
             11.11.10 Molnlycke Healthcare

The Breathable Films Market has been segmented as below:  

By Type Analysis

Polypropylene
Polyurethane
Polyethylene
Others

By Application Analysis

Construction
Industrial
Food processing
Medical
Hygiene

By Regional Analysis

North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World