1 Global Blown Film Extrusion Lines Market Insight (2025-2033)
Blown film extrusion is a versatile and widely used manufacturing process in the plastics industry. The process converts plastic pellets into a tubular film, blowing air into the inside of the tube to expand it until it reaches the desired diameter, then cooling and winding it onto a spool. Blown film extrusion production lines usually refer to the process used to manufacture various commodities and special plastic films in the packaging industry according to the plastic film process and product characteristics.
The global market for blown film extrusion lines expected to show a significant rise to 1106.17 million USD in 2025, driven by an 8.22% growth rate. This upward trend continues through 2026 with a revenue of 1182.19 million USD and a slightly decreased growth rate of 6.87%. The following year, 2027, sees a more modest increase to 1224.07 million USD. Looking ahead, the projections for 2032 indicate revenue of 1529.61 million USD with a growth rate of 4.17%. The final year in the forecast, 2033, is expected to see the market reach 1599.33 million USD, with a slight uptick in the growth rate to 4.60%.
Figure Global Blown Film Extrusion Lines Market Revenue (M USD) and Growth Rate (2025-2033)
2 Emerging Market Trends for Blown Film Extrusion Lines
The industry trend of blown film extrusion lines in emerging markets shows that the industry concentration is constantly increasing. Increased industrial concentration will promote industrial upgrading in emerging markets. With cost and scale advantages, large enterprises will continue to grab more market share. Small and medium-sized enterprises in emerging markets have small scale, high production costs, and serious product homogeneity, and cannot compete with large enterprises in terms of price and customer resources. Therefore, they will gradually be forced out of the industry or be acquired and merged by large companies. The concentration of the blown film extrusion lines industry is expected to increase, and the market share and competitive advantages of leading companies in the industry will be further enhanced.
3 Global Blown Film Extrusion Lines Revenue and Market Share by Type
In 2020, the total blown film extrusion lines market revenue was 759.20 million USD, with 3 Layers contributing 221.50 million USD, 5 Layers at 237.56 million USD, 7 Layers at 200.48 million USD. Over the years, each category experienced growth, with 3 Layers reaching 290.17 million USD, 5 Layers climbing to 363.02 million USD, and 7 Layers increasing to 305.77 million USD by 2025. The total market revenue exhibited a general upward trend, peaking at 1106.17 million USD in 2025, reflecting a healthy and expanding market for blown film extrusion lines.
Table Global Blown Film Extrusion Lines Revenue (M USD) by Type (2020-2025)
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
3 Layers | 221.50 | 224.81 | 267.01 | 267.31 | 269.17 | 290.17 |
5 Layers | 237.56 | 254.32 | 316.24 | 331.45 | 334.58 | 363.02 |
7 Layers | 200.48 | 213.86 | 266.12 | 277.97 | 281.27 | 305.77 |
Others | 99.66 | 105.94 | 130.72 | 136.10 | 137.12 | 147.21 |
Total | 759.20 | 798.93 | 980.10 | 1012.83 | 1022.14 | 1106.17 |
The ‘5 Layers’ category is expected to dominate the blown film extrusion lines market with the largest share of 32.73%. The ‘3 Layers’ and ‘7 Layers’ categories are also significant, holding market shares of 26.33% and 27.52%, respectively. The ‘Others’ category, which includes all types not specifically mentioned, is anticipated to have the smallest share at 13.42%. This distribution indicates a diverse market with a clear leader in the ‘5 Layers’ category, followed closely by the ‘3 Layers’ and ‘7 Layers’ categories.
Figure Global Blown Film Extrusion Lines Revenue Market Share by Type in 2025
4 Global Blown Film Extrusion Lines Sales Volume (Units) and Forecast by Application (2020-2033)
For the sales volume trends of the global blown film extrusion lines market from 2020 to 2025, the ‘Consumer and Food Packaging’ sector begins with 6,727 units in 2020, dips to 6,566 units in 2021, and then shows a steady increase, culminating in 8,349 units by 2025. The ‘Industry Packaging’ category starts at 1,125 units in 2020, sees a minor decrease to 1,080 units in 2021, and then gradually rises to 1,304 units in 2025. The ‘Agricultural Film’ application exhibits consistent growth, starting at 3,209 units and reaching 3,899 units over the same period.
Table Global Blown Film Extrusion Lines Sales Volume (Units) by Application (2020-2025)
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
Consumer and Food Packaging | 6727 | 6566 | 7050 | 7588 | 7894 | 8349 |
Industry Packaging | 1125 | 1080 | 1137 | 1198 | 1240 | 1304 |
Agricultural Film | 3209 | 3088 | 3286 | 3503 | 3666 | 3899 |
Others | 723 | 686 | 714 | 716 | 746 | 793 |
Total | 11784 | 11420 | 12187 | 13005 | 13546 | 14345 |
Over the forecast period from 2025 to 2033, the ‘Consumer and Food Packaging’ sector is projected to have 8,349 units in 2025, with a significant increase anticipated, reaching approximately 11,270 units by 2033. The ‘Industry Packaging’ category starts with 1,304 units and is expected to experience a gradual rise, culminating in around 1,586 units by the end of the forecast period. The ‘Agricultural Film’ application is also set to grow substantially, beginning at 3,899 units and escalating to an estimated 5,328 units by 2033.
Table Global Blown Film Extrusion Lines Sales Volume (Units) Forecast by Application (2025-2033)
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 |
Consumer and Food Packaging | 8349 | 8767 | 9219 | 9726 | 10136 | 10531 | 10941 | 11369 | 11270 |
Industry Packaging | 1304 | 1347 | 1389 | 1418 | 1470 | 1519 | 1552 | 1581 | 1586 |
Agricultural Film | 3899 | 4036 | 4207 | 4396 | 4608 | 4815 | 4932 | 5079 | 5328 |
Others | 793 | 805 | 816 | 809 | 845 | 882 | 881 | 877 | 896 |
Total | 14345 | 14955 | 15631 | 16349 | 17059 | 17747 | 18306 | 18906 | 18080 |
5 Global Blown Film Extrusion Lines Revenue and Market Share by Region
The United States is expected to show a steady increase in revenue, starting at 182.23 million USD in 2020 and reaching 261.66 million USD by 2025. Europe’s revenue also grows, beginning at 182.08 million USD in 2020 and projected to reach 253.12 million USD in 2025. China is anticipated to have a significant rise, with revenue increasing from 184.57 million USD in 2020 to 282.57 million USD in 2025, marking it as a key player in the market. Japan, while starting at a lower revenue of 66.17 million USD in 2020, is expected to see growth, reaching 92.32 million USD by 2025. India, with the smallest revenue figures, still shows a positive trend, growing from 24.92 million USD in 2020 to 39.75 million USD in 2025. Overall, the data indicates a robust growth in the global blown film extrusion lines market, with all regions contributing to the industry’s expansion.
Table Global Blown Film Extrusion Lines Revenue (M USD), Region Wise (2020-2025)
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
United States | 182.23 | 192.18 | 235.94 | 240.54 | 243.15 | 261.66 |
Europe | 182.08 | 188.84 | 230.22 | 237.14 | 236.19 | 253.12 |
China | 184.57 | 194.66 | 240.59 | 250.75 | 257.03 | 282.57 |
Japan | 66.17 | 69.25 | 83.97 | 86.61 | 86.32 | 92.32 |
India | 24.92 | 26.94 | 33.58 | 35.49 | 36.07 | 39.75 |
For the global blown film extrusion lines industry by region in 2025, China leads the market with the largest share at 25.15%, followed closely by the United States with 23.79%. Europe also holds a significant portion of the market at 23.11%. Japan, while not as dominant, still maintains a notable share at 8.45%. India, on the other hand, has a smaller share at 3.53%. The remaining regions, collectively referred to as “Others,” account for 15.99% of the market. This distribution highlights the prominence of China, the United States, and Europe in the global blown film extrusion lines market, with Japan and India also playing important roles, and a diverse range of other regions contributing to the market’s overall landscape.
Figure Global Blown Film Extrusion Lines Revenue Market Share, Region Wise in 2025
6 Global Blown Film Extrusion Lines Revenue Market Share by Player (2020-2025)
In the blown film extrusion lines market for the year 2025, Reifenhauser emerges as the market leader with a substantial share of 16.30%, having demonstrated a consistent upward trend in its market share from 14.91% in 2020. Following closely is W&H, securing the second position with a 13.83% share in 2025, after experiencing a slight fluctuation over the years, starting at 14.92% in 2020. Macchi holds the third spot with a 10.90% market share, maintaining a relatively stable presence in the market since 2020. Together, these top three players significantly contribute to the global blown film extrusion lines market, showcasing their prominent roles and influence within the industry.
Table Blown Film Extrusion Lines Revenue Market Share by Player (2020-2025)
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
Reifenhauser | 14.91% | 15.98% | 16.71% | 16.68% | 16.58% | 16.30% |
W&H | 14.92% | 14.39% | 13.83% | 13.75% | 13.81% | 13.83% |
Macchi | 10.98% | 11.29% | 10.80% | 10.77% | 10.78% | 10.90% |
Hosokawa Alpine | 7.75% | 8.22% | 8.09% | 7.89% | 8.03% | 8.14% |
Hubei Light Industry Mechanical Co., Ltd. | 5.31% | 5.14% | 5.02% | 4.88% | 4.55% | 4.45% |
Jinming Machinery | 3.47% | 3.25% | 3.51% | 3.58% | 3.35% | 3.31% |
Polystar Machinery | 3.30% | 3.54% | 3.28% | 3.32% | 3.19% | 3.30% |
Bandera | 2.96% | 3.27% | 3.08% | 3.11% | 3.21% | 3.21% |
Davis-Standard | 1.71% | 1.56% | 1.66% | 1.62% | 1.68% | 1.69% |
KUHNE GmbH | 1.70% | 1.43% | 1.44% | 1.36% | 1.32% | 1.34% |
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Modern, Ltd. | 0.47% | 0.41% | 0.35% | 0.37% | 0.35% | 0.37% |
Placo Co. Ltd. | 0.43% | 0.42% | 0.32% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 0.36% |
Others | 32.08% | 31.11% | 31.90% | 32.32% | 32.81% | 32.81% |
Total | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
