In greenhouse film use, the APAC region (Asia Pacific) is estimated to be the largest consumer of greenhouse film in the world. Globally, the increase in agricultural production, the increasing demand for greenhouse grown crops and the growth in greenhouse cultivation areas have been the main drivers for growth in the greenhouse film market.
LDPE (low density polyethylene) is a type of polyethylene produced under high pressure, mostly extruded and blown; It is relatively thicker (the number of chains in the bonds is much longer than LLDPE) than LLDPEs (linear low density polyethylene).
LDPEs (low density polyethylene) with a density of 0.932 g/cm3 are used in film applications that require hardness and easy tearing properties. LDPE (low density polyethylene) is used to produce thin films, general purpose films and high barrier films. Low cost, high thickness, optical properties, high resistance to sunlight and external environment are the most important features of choosing LDPE (low density polyethylene) greenhouse films.
In addition to the advantages of high light transmittance and ease of use, the low-density polyethylene greenhouse films are cost-effective, increasing the demand for the product in developing markets.
In optimized crop cultivation, the use of greenhouse films with a thickness of 150 to 200 microns is preferred, as they provide properties such as controlled sunlight and UV light transmission, anti-fall, anti-humidity and thermal conductivity. In Europe and North America, where snowy conditions are observed, the use of these films is much less as they can reduce light penetration into the greenhouse tunnel.
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The pressure on agricultural yields caused by the growing population in the APAC (Asia Pacific) region is the most important factor driving the greenhouse film market.
China is the leading producer and consumer of greenhouse films in the region. India is an agriculture based economy. The demand for vegetables and flowers in Japan is met by greenhouse-grown produce. South Korea is one of the most important markets for greenhouse films after China and Japan.
The key players operating in the world greenhouse film market are Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd (Israel), PLASTIKA KRITIS SA (Greece), RKW Group (Germany), Berry Global, Inc (USA) and Grupo Armando Alvarez (Spain). These players have adopted various strategies such as mergers and acquisitions, new product launch and joint venture and partnership for growth. With the merger and acquisition strategies adopted by major players between 2016 and 2020, these companies have further developed their global presence.