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熱覆膜市場報告：趨勢、預測及競爭分析（至2031年）

Thermal Lamination Film Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2031
出版日期: | 出版商: Lucintel | 英文 150 Pages | 商品交期: 3個工作天內

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由於工業和商業印刷市場的機遇，全球熱覆膜市場前景廣闊。預計2025年至2031年，全球熱覆膜市場將以2.3%的複合年成長率成長。推動該市場成長的關鍵因素包括包裝產品需求的成長、印刷後加工領域應用範圍的擴大以及產品保護需求的增加。

  • 根據 Lucintel 的預測，基於 BOPP 的產品在預測期內有望實現最高的成長率。
  • 從應用領域來看，商業印刷業預計將實現更高的成長。
  • 從區域來看，預計亞太地區在預測期內將達到最高的成長率。

熱覆膜市場的新趨勢

由於產業需求的變化、技術的進步以及對永續性的日益重視，熱覆膜產業正經歷著變革。這些新趨勢正在革新產品開發、應用流程和市場策略。隨著企業尋求提升產品美觀、強度和環保性，這些變化正在推動獨特薄膜配方的研發，進而促進薄膜在各行業的應用擴展。

  • 對永續環保薄膜的需求日益成長：一個關鍵趨勢是對環保型熱覆膜的需求不斷成長。這些薄膜由回收材料（工業廢棄物或消費後）、生物基聚合物（例如廢棄物）或專為提高可回收性而配製的薄膜製成。各公司正加大研發投入，以配製出能夠降低碳足跡、減少揮發性有機化合物（VOC）排放並提高生物分解性的薄膜。這主要受日益嚴格的環境法規、企業永續性措施以及消費者對環保包裝解決方案日益成長的需求所驅動，從而推動了材料科學的顯著進步。
  • 與數位印刷技術的融合：數位印刷技術的蓬勃發展，使得小批量印刷、可變資料印刷和快速交付成為可能，對熱覆膜市場產生了重大影響。其中一個關鍵趨勢是開發專為與數位墨粉和油墨黏合而設計的熱覆膜。這些「數位就緒型」覆膜避免了黏合問題，並為數位印刷材料提供光滑的表面。這種相容性提升了個人化按需印刷材料的美觀性和保護性，從而推動了這兩個領域的市場成長。
  • 功能性和特種薄膜的開發：除了基本的保護和美觀提升之外，具有功能性和特種特性的熱覆膜薄膜正日益受到青睞。這些薄膜包括耐刮擦薄膜、抗菌塗層、紫外線防護薄膜、防指紋薄膜，甚至還有具有全像和金屬效果的薄膜。這些薄膜能夠提供附加價值，並滿足特定行業的需求，例如確保食品包裝的衛生或提供品牌安全功能。這種多樣化使製造商能夠提供高級產品，並開拓具有特殊需求的細分市場。
  • 軟性包裝應用拓展：熱覆膜技術傳統上主要應用於商業印刷和硬質包裝領域，但如今其在軟性包裝，尤其是食品和消費品包裝領域的應用日益廣泛。這主要源自於消費者對更高阻隔性、更佳貨架展示效果以及更耐用性的軟性包裝形式（例如軟包裝袋和小袋）的需求不斷成長。製造商正致力於研發具有優異黏合強度、耐化學性和印刷性能的熱感覆膜，以滿足對既能保護內容物又能吸引消費者眼球的複雜軟性包裝結構的需求。
  • 複合製程中的自動化與工業4.0融合：熱複合膜市場在生產和使用階段正經歷自動化程度的提高，並日益融入工業4.0概念。這包括採用智慧機器、即時追蹤以及利用數據分析來簡化複合流程、最大限度地減少廢棄物並提高生產效率。自動化設備能夠實現均勻的薄膜塗覆、精確的溫度控制和更快的生產速度。這一趨勢提高了生產效率，降低了人事費用，並提供了更高品質的產品，從而使複合工藝在​​大規模生產中更加高效且經濟。

這些新興趨勢正在改變整個熱覆膜市場，使其永續性、技術更先進，應用範圍也更廣。對環保功能性薄膜的需求既滿足了人們對環境問題的關注，也滿足了各種工業需求；而與數位印刷技術的融合則開闢了新的市場。此外，軟性包裝的廣泛應用和自動化程度的提高正在提升效率，創造創新機會，從而創造一個更充滿活力、以價值主導的市場。

熱覆膜市場近期趨勢

在不斷變化的行業需求、技術進步以及對永續性日益重視的推動下，熱覆膜市場正經歷著一場重大的創新和調整。這些發展正在革新產品覆膜處理法，為各行各業帶來更具吸引力的外觀和更持久的耐用性。從材料成分的改進到更流暢的施工工藝，這些發展正在影響整個熱感覆膜供應鏈。

  • 推出可重複使用和可生物分解薄膜：近期的一項重要創新是製造商們齊心協力提供可回收或可生物分解的熱覆膜。這包括研發基於生物基聚合物（例如PLA）或與現有回收系統相容的材料（例如單材料薄膜）的薄膜。這項創新直接響應了全球減少塑膠廢棄物和支持企業永續性舉措的需求，為包裝和印刷後加工領域提供了更環保的解決方案。
  • 增強型耐刮擦和耐污漬薄膜：為了滿足耐用印刷品和重型包裝的需求，近期的創新重點在於開發具有更強耐刮擦和耐污漬性能的熱覆膜。這些薄膜透過特殊的塗層和材料配方，顯著提升了韌性，使印刷圖案和包裝即使在嚴苛的使用和運輸條件下也能保持良好狀態。這延長了產品的視覺壽命，使其特別適用於奢侈品、書籍封面和其他易磨損的印刷品。
  • 專為數位印刷而配製：隨著數位印刷技術的快速發展，一項意義重大的進步便是專門針對數位墨粉和油墨進行最佳化的熱覆膜配方的研發。傳統的熱覆膜由於數位印刷表面的蠟質特性，容易出現分層和黏合力差的問題。而新型「數位」覆膜相比數位印刷表面，具有更優異的黏合強度和清晰度，即使是小批量或單次印刷作業也能確保高品質的輸出。這使得數位印刷成為眾多應用領域的理想選擇。
  • 抗菌抗病毒薄膜的研發：隨著人們衛生意識的提高，尤其是在後疫情時代，具有抗菌甚至抗病毒性能的熱覆膜技術取得了顯著進展。這些薄膜添加了抗菌劑，能夠有效抑制覆膜表面細菌和病毒的滋長。這項技術非常適合醫療、食品包裝、菜單以及其他高頻接觸表面，為消費者創造更安全、更乾淨的環境。
  • 柔觸感和霧面飾面正變得越來越普遍：一個顯著的美學趨勢是，具有超啞光和柔觸感飾面的熱覆膜越來越受歡迎，且工藝也日益精湛。這些飾面賦予印刷品豐富的觸感，提升其高階品質。供應商致力於提高其耐用性和均勻性，克服了諸如指紋痕蹟等傳統問題。這一趨勢在奢侈品包裝、高階文具和高階行銷材料中尤其明顯，使品牌能夠打造獨特的感官體驗。

這些最新進展正在透過拓展功能性、永續性和設計方面的界限，徹底改變整個熱覆膜市場。環保型、長效特種薄膜的出現，反映了對不斷變化的市場需求和監管要求的積極響應。此外，支持數位印刷和應對衛生挑戰的創新技術，拓寬了熱覆膜的應用領域，鞏固了其作為快速變化行業中提升印刷和包裝品質的關鍵工具的地位。

目錄

第1章執行摘要

第2章 市場概覽

  • 背景和分類
  • 供應鏈

第3章：市場趨勢與預測分析

  • 產業促進因素與挑戰
  • PESTLE分析
  • 專利分析
  • 法規環境

第4章 全球熱覆膜市場（按類型分類）

  • 吸引力分析：按類型
  • 雙向拉伸聚丙烯（BOPP）基材
  • BOPET基材
  • BOPA 基底
  • 其他

5. 全球熱覆膜市場（依應用領域分類）

  • 吸引力分析：依目的
  • 工業印刷
  • 商業印刷
  • 其他

第6章 區域分析

7. 北美熱覆膜市場

  • 北美熱層壓膜市場（按類型分類）
  • 北美熱層壓膜市場按應用領域分類
  • 美國熱覆膜市場
  • 墨西哥熱覆膜市場
  • 加拿大熱層壓膜市場

8. 歐洲熱覆膜市場

  • 歐洲熱層壓膜市場（按類型分類）
  • 歐洲熱層壓膜市場按應用領域分類
  • 德國熱層壓膜市場
  • 法國熱覆膜市場
  • 西班牙熱覆膜市場
  • 義大利熱覆膜市場
  • 英國熱覆膜市場

9. 亞太地區熱覆膜市場

  • 亞太地區熱覆膜市場（按類型分類）
  • 亞太地區熱覆膜市場依應用領域分類
  • 日本熱覆膜市場
  • 印度熱覆膜市場
  • 中國熱覆膜市場
  • 韓國熱覆膜市場
  • 印尼熱覆膜市場

第10章 世界其他地區（ROW）熱覆膜市場

  • 按類型分類的 ROW 熱層壓膜市場
  • 按應用領域分類的ROW熱層壓膜市場
  • 中東熱覆膜市場
  • 南美洲熱覆膜市場
  • 非洲熱層壓膜市場

第11章 競爭分析

  • 產品系列分析
  • 營運整合
  • 波特五力分析
  • 市佔率分析

第12章：機會與策略分析

  • 價值鏈分析
  • 成長機會分析
  • 全球熱覆膜市場的新趨勢
  • 戰略分析

第13章：價值鏈中主要企業的概況

  • 競爭分析
  • COSMO Films
  • Transilwrap
  • D&K
  • FlexFilm
  • Derprosa
  • GMP
  • Royal Sovereign
  • Ipak
  • Drytac
  • PKC

第14章附錄

The future of the global thermal lamination film market looks promising with opportunities in the industrial printing and commercial printing markets. The global thermal lamination film market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 2.3% from 2025 to 2031. The major drivers for this market are the increasing demand for packaged products, the growing usage in print finishing, and the rising need for product protection.

  • Lucintel forecasts that, within the type category, BOPP based is expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period.
  • Within the application category, commercial printing is expected to witness higher growth.
  • In terms of region, APAC is expected to witness the highest growth over the forecast period.

Emerging Trends in the Thermal Lamination Film Market

The thermal lamination film industry is facing a revolution, with changing industry needs, technology growth, and increasing focus on sustainability. These emerging trends are revolutionizing product creation, application processes, and market strategies. With companies looking to improve product beauty, strength, and eco-friendliness, these changes are driving unique film formulations and increasing use of the film in various industries.

  • Growing Need for Sustainable and Green Films: A key trend is the growing need for thermal lamination films that are green. These are films composed of recycled materials (post-industrial or post-consumer), bio-based polymers (such as PLA), or those formulated for enhanced recyclability. Companies are making investments in research and development to formulate films with smaller carbon footprints, lesser volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, and greater biodegradability. This is led by tighter environmental regulations, sustainability aspirations of companies, and increased consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions, resulting in substantial advancements in material science.
  • Alignment with Digital Printing Technologies: The growth of digital printing, with the ability to print smaller runs, variable data printing, and faster turnaround times, is strongly influencing the thermal lamination film market. One major trend is the creation of thermal lamination films specifically designed to bond well with digital toners and inks. Such "digital-ready" films avoid adhesion problems and deliver a smooth finish to digitally printed items. This compatibility enables added aesthetic and protection qualities for personalized and on-demand print orders, which increases market for both sectors.
  • Functional and Specialty Film Development: Beyond basic protection and aesthetic enhancement, there is a growing trend towards functional and specialty thermal lamination films. This includes films with anti-scratch properties, anti-bacterial coatings, UV protection, anti-fingerprint surfaces, and even holographic or metallic effects. These films offer added value and cater to specific industry needs, such as ensuring hygiene in food packaging or providing brand security features. This diversification allows manufacturers to offer premium products and tap into niche markets with specialized requirements.
  • Expansion in Flexible Packaging Uses: Though historically dominant in commercial print and rigid packaging, thermal lamination films are finding increasing usage within flexible packaging, especially for food and consumer packaging. This is being necessitated by the demands for greater barrier properties, improved shelf presentation, and ruggedness in flexible forms such as pouches and sachets. Producers are creating thermal films with very good bond strength, chemical resistance, and printability to meet demands for intricate flexible packaging arrangements safeguarding contents and engaging customers.
  • Automation and Industry 4.0 Integration Within Laminating Processes: The market for thermal lamination films is experiencing a shift towards increased automation and integration with Industry 4.0 concepts in production and use. It includes the employment of smart machines, real-time tracking, and data analytics to streamline lamination processes, minimize waste, and maximize efficiency. Automated equipment provides uniform film application, accurate temperature control, and enhanced speed of production. The trend increases productivity, minimizes labor costs, and provides better quality output, making lamination more efficient and cost-effective for high-volume runs.

These new trends are combined to transform the thermal lamination film market as a whole toward increased sustainability, technological advancement, and wider application. The demand for green and functional films meets concerns about the environment and varied industry demands, while digital printing integration opens up markets. In addition, increasing flexible packaging and automation adoption are improving efficiency and creating new opportunities for innovation, leading to a more vibrant and value-driven marketplace.

Recent Developments in the Thermal Lamination Film Market

The thermal lamination film market is witnessing a time of immense innovation and adjustment based on evolving industry needs, advancements in technology, and greater emphasis on sustainability. These developments are revolutionizing product lamination, making it more attractive, and adding durability across industries. From improved material content to smoother application processes, the developments are influencing the entire supply chain of thermal lamination.

  • Introduction of Reusable and Biodegradable Films: One significant recent innovation is the coordinated push by manufacturers to offer recyclable or biodegradable thermal lamination films. This has included researching and developing films based on materials such as bio-based polymers (e.g., PLA) or those aligning with current recycling streams (e.g., mono-material films). This innovation directly addresses worldwide calls to eliminate plastic waste and support corporate sustainability initiatives, offering more eco-friendly solutions for packaging and print finishing.
  • Improved Scuff and Scratch Resistance Films: To address the needs of heavy-duty printed products and hardy packaging, recent innovations have emphasized the development of thermal lamination films with improved scuff and scratch resistance. These films utilize special coatings or material formulation that impart enhanced toughness, allowing printed graphics and packaging to remain in good condition even after heavy usage or shipping. This prolongs the visual life of products, especially useful for high-end products, book jackets, and high-wear printed products.
  • Digitally Optimized Formulations: As digital printing has grown exponentially, one of the most important developments has been in the formulation of thermal lamination films that are specifically optimized to bond well with digital toners and inks. Older thermal films sometimes had trouble with the waxy nature of the digital print surface, delaminating or not sticking very well. New "digital" films provide better bond strength and clarity compared to digitally printed surfaces, guaranteeing high-quality output for shorter runs and individualized print jobs, and hence making digital printing a viable option in many applications.
  • Creation of Anti-Bacterial and Anti-Viral Films: Following growing hygiene sensitivity, especially in the post-pandemic period, there has been a significant evolution of thermal lamination films that are anti-bacterial and even anti-viral in nature. Such films have antimicrobial additives introduced into the material, which prevent the growth of bacteria and viruses on the laminated surface. This is a highly applicable development for use in the healthcare sector, food packaging, menus, and other high-touch surfaces, making them safer and cleaner for consumers.
  • Increased Use of Soft-Touch and Matte Finishes: One notable aesthetic trend is the increasing popularity and sophistication of ultra-matte and soft-touch thermal lamination films. These finishes create a rich, tactile feel that communicates high-end value to the printed product. Suppliers have concentrated on bettering the durability and consistency of these finishes, which has overcome past issues such as fingerprint marks. The trend is especially seen in luxury packaging, premium stationery, and high-end marketing materials, enabling brands to develop a unique sensory appeal.

These recent advances are collectively transforming the thermal lamination film market by stretching the limits of functionality, sustainability, and design. The launch of environmentally friendly, long-lasting, and specialty films responds to changing market needs and regulatory demands. Additionally, innovations in serving digital printing and hygiene issues are broadening application fields, cementing thermal lamination's status as a must-have tool to improve print and packaging quality in a rapidly changing industry.

Strategic Growth Opportunities in the Thermal Lamination Film Market

The market for thermal lamination film presents strong strategic growth opportunities in all key applications, supported by the continued requirements for product protection, aesthetic appeal, and in many areas, sustainability. Capturing these particular application fields is critical to the growth of market participants as a sustainable source of growth and competitive advantage. This arises because of the extensive versatility of thermal lamination films in supporting major value contributions from diverse kinds of products, ranging from printed materials to consumer goods packaging.

  • Luxury Packaging and Premium Consumer Goods: This segment offers a high-value growth opportunity. Thermal lamination films, especially those with soft-touch, matte, or specialized finishes, are crucial for enhancing the perceived quality and aesthetic appeal of luxury packaging for cosmetics, electronics, apparel, and gourmet foods. Strategic growth involves developing innovative films that offer unique tactile experiences, superior scuff resistance, and vibrant color enhancement, catering to brands that prioritize premium presentation and consumer unboxing experiences to differentiate their products.
  • Commercial Printing and Graphic Arts: The commercial printing sector, including brochures, magazines, books, and promotional materials, remains a core growth area. Thermal lamination protects these printed materials from wear, moisture, and UV damage, while also improving their visual appeal. Strategic opportunities include optimized films for digital printing, a wide range of finishes (gloss, matte, specialty), compatibility with various paper stocks so as to meet the requirements of printers when providing high-quality, durable output fitting their clients' needs for aesthetic value.
  • Flexible Packaging for Food and Beverages: This is a fast-growing growth opportunity. Thermal lamination films, particularly multi-layer and barrier films, are found more and more in flexible packaging of food and beverages to extend shelf life, prevent moisture and oxygen ingress, and ensure print protection. Strategic growth is building food-safe, high-barrier thermal films compatible with all food product needs, such as retort applications, and enabling the transition from rigid to flexible packaging formats, which are convenient and material-saving.
  • On-Demand Printing and Digital Print Finishing: The proliferation of digital printing, characterized by shorter runs and personalized content, creates a distinct growth opportunity. Thermal lamination films designed for digital prints ensure superior adhesion and finish quality on toners and inkjet inks. Strategic growth involves developing a comprehensive portfolio of digital-ready thermal films, including those for textured, metallic, or anti-scratch finishes, to support the growing demand for customized and on-demand printed products, which benefit greatly from enhanced durability and aesthetic appeal.
  • Security and Anti-Counterfeiting Applications: One growing high-value growth opportunity involves security in thermal lamination films against counterfeiting. The potential includes films embedded with holograms, micro-text, tamper-evident properties, or other visible and invisible security elements. There is strategic growth in collaborating with brand owners and security printing companies for bespoke thermal lamination solutions protecting product authenticity and intellectual property, and ensuring consumer trust, especially in high-value industries such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, and luxury goods.

These strategic growth opportunities are set to significantly impact the thermal lamination film market by broadening its application scope and elevating its value proposition. By focusing on luxury packaging, digital print finishing, and the expanding flexible packaging sector, the market can drive innovation in film properties. Furthermore, capitalizing on anti-counterfeiting and commercial printing needs will solidify thermal lamination's indispensable role in enhancing product protection, aesthetics, and security across a diverse range of industries.

Thermal Lamination Film Market Driver and Challenges

The thermal lamination film market is influenced by intricate interactions of key drivers and challenges that include technological, economic, and regulatory factors. All these factors together determine the nature of market dynamics, impacting demand, supply, pricing models, and investment strategies for producers and end-users. It is important for stakeholders to comprehend these underlying forces in order to formulate viable strategies and cope with the challenges of this critical segment of the printing and packaging business.

The factors responsible for driving the thermal lamination film market include:

1. Increasing Need for Better Print Protection and Aesthetics: A key driver is growing demand in multiple industries for enhanced durability and aesthetic appeal of print and packaging. Thermal lamination films deliver greater protection from scratches, moisture, chemicals, and UV degradation, with enhanced color brightness, gloss, or with a luxurious matte/soft-touch finish. This motivates adoption in commercial printing, premium packaging, and book publishing, where product presentation and durability are essential to brand image and consumer acceptance.

2. Expansion of the Packaging Industry, Especially Flexible Packaging: The high growth in the international packaging market, and more so in the flexible packaging business, is a key driver. Thermal lamination films are a cornerstone of flexible packaging for food, beverages, and consumer products, and they provide barrier resistance, structure, and print protection. With changing consumer tastes for easy and eco-friendly packaging forms, demand for thermal films that can improve the performance and look of flexible packaging keeps increasing.

3. Digital Printing's Growth and Requirement for Compatible Finishing Solutions: The proliferation of digital printing technology, enabling shorter runs, customization, and faster turnaround times, acts as a strong driver. Digital prints often require specialized finishing to protect their surfaces and enhance their appearance. Thermal lamination films formulated for digital inks and toners provide an ideal solution, ensuring seamless adhesion and a high-quality finish, thereby driving demand as digital printing becomes more prevalent across commercial and industrial applications.

4. Increasing Focus on Hygiene and Anti-Bacterial Applications: A notable driver, accelerated by recent global health concerns, is the growing demand for thermal lamination films with anti-bacterial or antimicrobial properties. These films help to maintain hygiene on surfaces, particularly for products in healthcare, food service, and high-touch consumer goods. This functional enhancement adds significant value and addresses a critical need for safer and cleaner products, expanding the market for specialized thermal films in health-sensitive environments.

5. Growth in E-commerce and Need for Durable Packaging: The booming e-commerce sector globally is a powerful driver for the thermal lamination film market. Products shipped through e-commerce channels often undergo more rigorous handling, necessitating durable and protective packaging. Thermal lamination films provide an effective solution by reinforcing packaging, protecting printed information, and enhancing resistance to scuffs and moisture during transit, ensuring that products reach consumers in pristine condition and reducing damage-related returns.

Challenges in the thermal lamination film market are:

1. Raw Material Price Volatility: One of the biggest concerns for the thermal lamination film industry is the volatility in raw material prices, including polypropylene (BOPP), polyester (PET), and EVA adhesives. These are petroleum-based materials with prices vulnerable to volatility in the global oil prices. The variations can have a substantial effect on costs of manufacturing, profit margins, and price plans for thermal lamination film manufacturers, causing market volatility.

2. Alternative Finishing Technologies Competition: Thermal lamination film competes with alternative print finishing and packaging technologies. These are aqueous coatings, UV coatings, and solvent laminations. Although thermal lamination has distinct advantages, these alternatives may be less expensive on occasion for particular uses or provide varying properties. This competition requires constant innovation in thermal films to stay competitive and differentiate their advantages to final consumers.

3. Regulatory Pressure and Environmental Issues: Regardless of sustainability efforts, the plastic-based lamination film is subjected to constant environmental criticism on plastic waste and disposal. Increased regulation on single-use plastics and consumer demand for more environmentally friendly options are a real challenge. Producers have to spend a lot on research and development to create genuinely recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable films, which can be prohibitive and technically demanding, in order to meet regulatory demands and the changing needs of consumers.

The overall impact of these drivers and challenges on the thermal lamination film market is one of dynamic growth accompanied by the imperative for innovation. While robust demand for print protection, enhanced aesthetics, and the expansion of packaging and digital printing sectors fuel market expansion, the industry must proactively address raw material price volatility, fierce competition from alternatives, and escalating environmental concerns. Succeeding through these challenges will involve strategic investment in sustainable solutions and cutting-edge functionality to ensure long-term leadership in the marketplace.

List of Thermal Lamination Film Companies

Companies in the market compete on the basis of product quality offered. Major players in this market focus on expanding their manufacturing facilities, R&D investments, infrastructural development, and leverage integration opportunities across the value chain. With these strategies thermal lamination film companies cater increasing demand, ensure competitive effectiveness, develop innovative products & technologies, reduce production costs, and expand their customer base. Some of the thermal lamination film companies profiled in this report include-

  • COSMO Films
  • Transilwrap
  • D&K
  • FlexFilm
  • Derprosa
  • GMP
  • Royal Sovereign
  • Ipak
  • Drytac
  • PKC

Thermal Lamination Film Market by Segment

The study includes a forecast for the global thermal lamination film market by type, application, and region.

Thermal Lamination Film Market by Type [Value from 2019 to 2031]:

  • BOPP Based
  • BOPET Based
  • BOPA Based
  • Others

Thermal Lamination Film Market by Application [Value from 2019 to 2031]:

  • Industrial Printing
  • Commercial Printing
  • Others

Country Wise Outlook for the Thermal Lamination Film Market

Thermal lamination film industry is booming as demand for improved print protection, aesthetics, and long-lasting packaging solutions is growing across industries. The films, heat and pressure applied, provide fine finishes, moisture resistance, and abrasion, along with longer product life. Recent trends in the most important global markets like the United States, China, Germany, India, and Japan demonstrate a combined orientation towards sustainability, high-end functionalities, and conforming to the changing requirements of the printing and packaging industries, as an indicator of a dynamic future of this market.

  • United States: The US Thermal Lamination Film market is experiencing a robust demand for high-performance films, especially in the commercial print and luxury packaging markets. Recent trends have seen growing use of anti-scratch, soft-touch, and digital-friendly thermal films for premium applications and short-run prints. Sustainable alternatives are also gaining traction, with producers investigating films containing recycled material or bio-based polymers to address rising environmental regulations and consumer demand for environmentally friendly products.
  • China: China leads the world in the Thermal Lamination Film market, thanks to its enormous production base and thriving packaging and printing sectors. Some of the latest trends involve heavy investments to increase production capacities and create a broader spectrum of specialty films, such as those with improved barrier properties for food packaging and sophisticated finishes for consumer products. The market is driven by industrial-scale printing on a large scale and a rapidly expanding e-commerce industry, which necessitates strong and attractive packages.
  • Germany: Germany's thermal lamination film industry is marked by innovation intensity, superior product quality, and strict environmental regulations. The latest trends have been the innovation of films with better clarity, better adhesion to diverse substrates, and higher scuff resistance for critical applications. German manufacturers are at the forefront of creating sustainable thermal films such as those with reduced volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and greater recyclability, which demonstrates the nation's concern for environmental responsibility and high-end industrial solutions.
  • India: India's Thermal Lamination Film market is growing with a high growth rate, driven by the growing packaging industry, consumerism, and demand for value-added printing. New local manufacturers have emerged that provide a wider portfolio of thermal films with improved prices. There is increased use of thermal lamination for flexible packaging for food and household consumer goods, publishing, and commercial printing, motivated by the demand for improved presentation and protection of products in a diversified and competitive market.
  • Japan: The Thermal Lamination Film market in Japan is very developed, with new developments centered on precision, beauty, and functionality innovation. Japanese producers are leading the innovation in producing ultra-thin films, anti-microbial coatings, and optically advanced films for premium packaging and specialized graphic art uses. The trend is also spurred on by a high focus on sustainability, as it works to launch biodegradable and recyclable thermal films in response to the nation's stringent environment regulations and high demand from consumers for environmentally friendly products.

Features of the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market

  • Market Size Estimates: Thermal lamination film market size estimation in terms of value ($B).
  • Trend and Forecast Analysis: Market trends (2019 to 2024) and forecast (2025 to 2031) by various segments and regions.
  • Segmentation Analysis: Thermal lamination film market size by type, application, and region in terms of value ($B).
  • Regional Analysis: Thermal lamination film market breakdown by North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World.
  • Growth Opportunities: Analysis of growth opportunities in different types, applications, and regions for the thermal lamination film market.
  • Strategic Analysis: This includes M&A, new product development, and competitive landscape of the thermal lamination film market.

Analysis of competitive intensity of the industry based on Porter's Five Forces model.

This report answers following 11 key questions:

  • Q.1. What are some of the most promising, high-growth opportunities for the thermal lamination film market by type (BOPP based, BOPET based, BOPA based, and others), application (industrial printing, commercial printing, and others), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)?
  • Q.2. Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?
  • Q.3. Which region will grow at a faster pace and why?
  • Q.4. What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the key challenges and business risks in this market?
  • Q.5. What are the business risks and competitive threats in this market?
  • Q.6. What are the emerging trends in this market and the reasons behind them?
  • Q.7. What are some of the changing demands of customers in the market?
  • Q.8. What are the new developments in the market? Which companies are leading these developments?
  • Q.9. Who are the major players in this market? What strategic initiatives are key players pursuing for business growth?
  • Q.10. What are some of the competing products in this market and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share by material or product substitution?
  • Q.11. What M&A activity has occurred in the last 5 years and what has its impact been on the industry?

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Market Overview

  • 2.1 Background and Classifications
  • 2.2 Supply Chain

3. Market Trends & Forecast Analysis

  • 3.2 Industry Drivers and Challenges
  • 3.3 PESTLE Analysis
  • 3.4 Patent Analysis
  • 3.5 Regulatory Environment

4. Global Thermal Lamination Film Market by Type

  • 4.1 Overview
  • 4.2 Attractiveness Analysis by Type
  • 4.3 BOPP Based: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)
  • 4.4 BOPET Based: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)
  • 4.5 BOPA Based: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)
  • 4.6 Others: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)

5. Global Thermal Lamination Film Market by Application

  • 5.1 Overview
  • 5.2 Attractiveness Analysis by Application
  • 5.3 Industrial Printing: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)
  • 5.4 Commercial Printing: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)
  • 5.5 Others: Trends and Forecast (2019-2031)

6. Regional Analysis

  • 6.1 Overview
  • 6.2 Global Thermal Lamination Film Market by Region

7. North American Thermal Lamination Film Market

  • 7.1 Overview
  • 7.2 North American Thermal Lamination Film Market by Type
  • 7.3 North American Thermal Lamination Film Market by Application
  • 7.4 United States Thermal Lamination Film Market
  • 7.5 Mexican Thermal Lamination Film Market
  • 7.6 Canadian Thermal Lamination Film Market

8. European Thermal Lamination Film Market

  • 8.1 Overview
  • 8.2 European Thermal Lamination Film Market by Type
  • 8.3 European Thermal Lamination Film Market by Application
  • 8.4 German Thermal Lamination Film Market
  • 8.5 French Thermal Lamination Film Market
  • 8.6 Spanish Thermal Lamination Film Market
  • 8.7 Italian Thermal Lamination Film Market
  • 8.8 United Kingdom Thermal Lamination Film Market

9. APAC Thermal Lamination Film Market

  • 9.1 Overview
  • 9.2 APAC Thermal Lamination Film Market by Type
  • 9.3 APAC Thermal Lamination Film Market by Application
  • 9.4 Japanese Thermal Lamination Film Market
  • 9.5 Indian Thermal Lamination Film Market
  • 9.6 Chinese Thermal Lamination Film Market
  • 9.7 South Korean Thermal Lamination Film Market
  • 9.8 Indonesian Thermal Lamination Film Market

10. ROW Thermal Lamination Film Market

  • 10.1 Overview
  • 10.2 ROW Thermal Lamination Film Market by Type
  • 10.3 ROW Thermal Lamination Film Market by Application
  • 10.4 Middle Eastern Thermal Lamination Film Market
  • 10.5 South American Thermal Lamination Film Market
  • 10.6 African Thermal Lamination Film Market

11. Competitor Analysis

  • 11.1 Product Portfolio Analysis
  • 11.2 Operational Integration
  • 11.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • Competitive Rivalry
    • Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • Threat of Substitutes
    • Threat of New Entrants
  • 11.4 Market Share Analysis

12. Opportunities & Strategic Analysis

  • 12.1 Value Chain Analysis
  • 12.2 Growth Opportunity Analysis
    • 12.2.1 Growth Opportunities by Type
    • 12.2.2 Growth Opportunities by Application
  • 12.3 Emerging Trends in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market
  • 12.4 Strategic Analysis
    • 12.4.1 New Product Development
    • 12.4.2 Certification and Licensing
    • 12.4.3 Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, Collaborations, and Joint Ventures

13. Company Profiles of the Leading Players Across the Value Chain

  • 13.1 Competitive Analysis
  • 13.2 COSMO Films
    • Company Overview
    • Thermal Lamination Film Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing
  • 13.3 Transilwrap
    • Company Overview
    • Thermal Lamination Film Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing
  • 13.4 D&K
    • Company Overview
    • Thermal Lamination Film Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing
  • 13.5 FlexFilm
    • Company Overview
    • Thermal Lamination Film Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing
  • 13.6 Derprosa
    • Company Overview
    • Thermal Lamination Film Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing
  • 13.7 GMP
    • Company Overview
    • Thermal Lamination Film Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing
  • 13.8 Royal Sovereign
    • Company Overview
    • Thermal Lamination Film Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing
  • 13.9 Ipak
    • Company Overview
    • Thermal Lamination Film Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing
  • 13.10 Drytac
    • Company Overview
    • Thermal Lamination Film Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing
  • 13.11 PKC
    • Company Overview
    • Thermal Lamination Film Business Overview
    • New Product Development
    • Merger, Acquisition, and Collaboration
    • Certification and Licensing

14. Appendix

  • 14.1 List of Figures
  • 14.2 List of Tables
  • 14.3 Research Methodology
  • 14.4 Disclaimer
  • 14.5 Copyright
  • 14.6 Abbreviations and Technical Units
  • 14.7 About Us
  • 14.8 Contact Us

List of Figures

  • Figure 1.1: Trends and Forecast for the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market
  • Figure 2.1: Usage of Thermal Lamination Film Market
  • Figure 2.2: Classification of the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market
  • Figure 2.3: Supply Chain of the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market
  • Figure 3.1: Driver and Challenges of the Thermal Lamination Film Market
  • Figure 3.2: PESTLE Analysis
  • Figure 3.3: Patent Analysis
  • Figure 3.4: Regulatory Environment
  • Figure 4.1: Global Thermal Lamination Film Market by Type in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 4.2: Trends of the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Type
  • Figure 4.3: Forecast for the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Type
  • Figure 4.4: Trends and Forecast for BOPP Based in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Figure 4.5: Trends and Forecast for BOPET Based in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Figure 4.6: Trends and Forecast for BOPA Based in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Figure 4.7: Trends and Forecast for Others in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Figure 5.1: Global Thermal Lamination Film Market by Application in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 5.2: Trends of the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Application
  • Figure 5.3: Forecast for the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Application
  • Figure 5.4: Trends and Forecast for Industrial Printing in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Figure 5.5: Trends and Forecast for Commercial Printing in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Figure 5.6: Trends and Forecast for Others in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Figure 6.1: Trends of the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Region (2019-2024)
  • Figure 6.2: Forecast for the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Region (2025-2031)
  • Figure 7.1: North American Thermal Lamination Film Market by Type in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 7.2: Trends of the North American Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Type (2019-2024)
  • Figure 7.3: Forecast for the North American Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Type (2025-2031)
  • Figure 7.4: North American Thermal Lamination Film Market by Application in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 7.5: Trends of the North American Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Application (2019-2024)
  • Figure 7.6: Forecast for the North American Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Application (2025-2031)
  • Figure 7.7: Trends and Forecast for the United States Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 7.8: Trends and Forecast for the Mexican Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 7.9: Trends and Forecast for the Canadian Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 8.1: European Thermal Lamination Film Market by Type in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 8.2: Trends of the European Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Type (2019-2024)
  • Figure 8.3: Forecast for the European Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Type (2025-2031)
  • Figure 8.4: European Thermal Lamination Film Market by Application in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 8.5: Trends of the European Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Application (2019-2024)
  • Figure 8.6: Forecast for the European Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Application (2025-2031)
  • Figure 8.7: Trends and Forecast for the German Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 8.8: Trends and Forecast for the French Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 8.9: Trends and Forecast for the Spanish Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 8.10: Trends and Forecast for the Italian Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 8.11: Trends and Forecast for the United Kingdom Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 9.1: APAC Thermal Lamination Film Market by Type in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 9.2: Trends of the APAC Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Type (2019-2024)
  • Figure 9.3: Forecast for the APAC Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Type (2025-2031)
  • Figure 9.4: APAC Thermal Lamination Film Market by Application in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 9.5: Trends of the APAC Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Application (2019-2024)
  • Figure 9.6: Forecast for the APAC Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Application (2025-2031)
  • Figure 9.7: Trends and Forecast for the Japanese Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 9.8: Trends and Forecast for the Indian Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 9.9: Trends and Forecast for the Chinese Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 9.10: Trends and Forecast for the South Korean Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 9.11: Trends and Forecast for the Indonesian Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 10.1: ROW Thermal Lamination Film Market by Type in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 10.2: Trends of the ROW Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Type (2019-2024)
  • Figure 10.3: Forecast for the ROW Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Type (2025-2031)
  • Figure 10.4: ROW Thermal Lamination Film Market by Application in 2019, 2024, and 2031
  • Figure 10.5: Trends of the ROW Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Application (2019-2024)
  • Figure 10.6: Forecast for the ROW Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) by Application (2025-2031)
  • Figure 10.7: Trends and Forecast for the Middle Eastern Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 10.8: Trends and Forecast for the South American Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 10.9: Trends and Forecast for the African Thermal Lamination Film Market ($B) (2019-2031)
  • Figure 11.1: Porter's Five Forces Analysis of the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market
  • Figure 11.2: Market Share (%) of Top Players in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2024)
  • Figure 12.1: Growth Opportunities for the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market by Type
  • Figure 12.2: Growth Opportunities for the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market by Application
  • Figure 12.3: Growth Opportunities for the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market by Region
  • Figure 12.4: Emerging Trends in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market

List of Tables

  • Table 1.1: Growth Rate (%, 2023-2024) and CAGR (%, 2025-2031) of the Thermal Lamination Film Market by Type and Application
  • Table 1.2: Attractiveness Analysis for the Thermal Lamination Film Market by Region
  • Table 1.3: Global Thermal Lamination Film Market Parameters and Attributes
  • Table 3.1: Trends of the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 3.2: Forecast for the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 4.1: Attractiveness Analysis for the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market by Type
  • Table 4.2: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 4.3: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 4.4: Trends of BOPP Based in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 4.5: Forecast for BOPP Based in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 4.6: Trends of BOPET Based in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 4.7: Forecast for BOPET Based in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 4.8: Trends of BOPA Based in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 4.9: Forecast for BOPA Based in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 4.10: Trends of Others in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 4.11: Forecast for Others in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 5.1: Attractiveness Analysis for the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market by Application
  • Table 5.2: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 5.3: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 5.4: Trends of Industrial Printing in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 5.5: Forecast for Industrial Printing in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 5.6: Trends of Commercial Printing in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 5.7: Forecast for Commercial Printing in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 5.8: Trends of Others in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 5.9: Forecast for Others in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 6.1: Market Size and CAGR of Various Regions in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 6.2: Market Size and CAGR of Various Regions in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 7.1: Trends of the North American Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 7.2: Forecast for the North American Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 7.3: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the North American Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 7.4: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the North American Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 7.5: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the North American Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 7.6: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the North American Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 7.7: Trends and Forecast for the United States Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 7.8: Trends and Forecast for the Mexican Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 7.9: Trends and Forecast for the Canadian Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 8.1: Trends of the European Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 8.2: Forecast for the European Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 8.3: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the European Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 8.4: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the European Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 8.5: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the European Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 8.6: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the European Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 8.7: Trends and Forecast for the German Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 8.8: Trends and Forecast for the French Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 8.9: Trends and Forecast for the Spanish Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 8.10: Trends and Forecast for the Italian Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 8.11: Trends and Forecast for the United Kingdom Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 9.1: Trends of the APAC Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 9.2: Forecast for the APAC Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 9.3: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the APAC Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 9.4: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the APAC Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 9.5: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the APAC Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 9.6: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the APAC Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 9.7: Trends and Forecast for the Japanese Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 9.8: Trends and Forecast for the Indian Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 9.9: Trends and Forecast for the Chinese Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 9.10: Trends and Forecast for the South Korean Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 9.11: Trends and Forecast for the Indonesian Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 10.1: Trends of the ROW Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 10.2: Forecast for the ROW Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 10.3: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the ROW Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 10.4: Market Size and CAGR of Various Type in the ROW Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 10.5: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the ROW Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2024)
  • Table 10.6: Market Size and CAGR of Various Application in the ROW Thermal Lamination Film Market (2025-2031)
  • Table 10.7: Trends and Forecast for the Middle Eastern Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 10.8: Trends and Forecast for the South American Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 10.9: Trends and Forecast for the African Thermal Lamination Film Market (2019-2031)
  • Table 11.1: Product Mapping of Thermal Lamination Film Suppliers Based on Segments
  • Table 11.2: Operational Integration of Thermal Lamination Film Manufacturers
  • Table 11.3: Rankings of Suppliers Based on Thermal Lamination Film Revenue
  • Table 12.1: New Product Launches by Major Thermal Lamination Film Producers (2019-2024)
  • Table 12.2: Certification Acquired by Major Competitor in the Global Thermal Lamination Film Market