BOPP Film Price Trend and Forecast: Top 10 Leading Trading Countries and Regions - Latest Edition [2026]

The Expert Market Research pricing report on Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) Film provides insights into the top 10 leading trading countries and regions.

In 2024, the prices of BOPP film saw changes due to shifts in production capacity and raw material price variations. This was observed throughout key markets such as North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, which gave an overview of changing industry dynamics and economic impact on pricing trends. In Q1 2025, the global polypropylene market displayed mixed regional trends. Europe and North America saw upward price movements, while APAC and MEA experienced more stable conditions with minor price fluctuations.

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In the final quarter of 2024, BOPP film price trends declined across key markets due to reduced seasonal demand and an oversupply in the market. Prices fell in both the U.S. and Europe owing to a decrease in demand before New Year, firms and many businesses decided to scale back on operations during that time. Similarly, In Asia, prices fell following peak season due to a decline in consumption and an increase in production capacity. Also, the movements in price of key raw materials such as polypropylene influenced production costs, which also impacted PP prices and has intensified pressure on market outlook.

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In 2024, the price of BOPP Film fluctuated across different regions. Prices in Asia-Pacific rose in the second quarter because of rising propylene costs, but in the third quarter, as supply grew and demand dropped, prices began to fall. Due to the increase in polypropylene prices, prices in Europe surged at the start of the year. They then stabilised and stayed the same throughout the first quarter, increased again during the third quarter, and then dropped as demand fell in the second half of the year. In August, there was a surge in prices in North America due to an increase in the price of polypropylene.

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In 2025, the BOPP film prices are expected to rise moderately. However, in sectors like packaging, factors such as oversupply and less demand may cause BOPP film prices to drop in early 2025, which could be the result of growth in production capacity and a fall in demand, which may result in price fluctuations. These factors impacting the BOPP film price forecast suggest that a price recovery is likely once businesses start replenishing their inventories, which may help stabilise demand in the packaging and associated industries.

Global Trade and Supply Chain Implications

In 2024, BOPP film pricing faced significant fluctuations, largely influenced by economic uncertainties, supply chain disruptions, and political instability. Early in the year, European prices saw an upward increase mainly due to supply chain delays in the Red Sea which is a crucial transit route for global shipments. These led to delays in the supply of raw materials, which in turn pushed up production costs. Additionally, the ongoing crisis in Ukraine contributed to the situation, with the conflict affecting regional trade routes, supply, and the overall market sentiment.

Despite variations in energy costs, rising labour costs, and issues with resin supply, North American prices remained comparatively stable, with recovery expected on stabilisation of inflation. An increase in capacity of production capacity and issues in logistics in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region led to price volatility, where short-term shortages caused a price surge in the third quarter before they began to level off. Russia's exports were limited due to trade sanctions, and its market recovery was uncertain due to weakening demand and falling raw material costs in Russia and Eastern Europe, affecting the pricing analysis of BOPP film across the globe.

Feedstock Analysis

Price variations for BOPP in 2024 were influenced by changes in the cost of polypropylene (PP), a crucial raw material used in the manufacturing of BOPP. With the increase in costs of PP, prices in North America increased after remaining stable during the second quarter. However, by the end of the quarter, prices had dropped because of delays in delivery, troubles in transportation, and lack of demand from end-use industries. Prices reached their highest point in July, but they started to drop in the subsequent months, which caused production costs to also decrease. By the end of 2024, PP prices in the US decreased as the grade polymer propylene prices fell along with the low demand from the construction and automobile industries. Starting from February, BOPP prices started increasing in Europe due to the increased cost of PP.

In the first quarter of 2024, the BOPP price in the Asia-Pacific region grew due in part to increases in propane and propylene. The increase is also caused by oil prices changes and changes in purchasing activity of crude oil.

Demand and Supply Outlook for BOPP Film

The BOPP film prices are anticipated to rise moderately in 2025. Although prices could fall in January in some regions due to imbalances between supply and demand, particularly in sectors like packaging. This might cause a change in the trends of the industry, as well as potential for a slow recovery and temporary factory shutdowns. However, market stabilisation is expected when firms start replenishing their inventories. The long-term outlook is still positive, despite the possibility of some short-term price fluctuations. Developments of industries such as cosmetics and personal care industries, along with the rise of disposable income of people, might lead to growth in the BOPP market. Strong demand forecast for BOPP films may also rise because of their wide applications in industries that demand moisture resistance, optical clarity, and high tensile strength, e.g., medical packaging, food and beverage packaging, and packaging of personal care products. Econometric market analysis also suggests that continued volatility in upstream raw materials and policy variables will remain key influencers of BOPP pricing through 2025.

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