Africa Agricultural Films Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Africa Agricultural Films Market Outlook

The Africa agricultural films market size reached approximately USD 1,159.31 million in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of around USD 1,745.80 million by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Agricultural films are stretchable plastics used to protect crops and plants in open fields and greenhouses. They are essentially thin, flexible sheets or films crafted from a variety of plastics like polyethylene or polypropylene. These films find versatile applications in contemporary agricultural practices. They come in a range of thicknesses, colours, and compositions, offering farmers the flexibility to choose the most suitable type tailored to their specific needs and crops.

• One of the major Africa agricultural films market trends is the increasing adoption of modern agricultural techniques among African farmers to enhance the productivity of farming. This includes the use of agricultural films for practices like mulching, greenhouse farming, and low tunnel farming. These techniques help improve crop yield, quality, and resilience to adverse weather conditions.

• Governments of the region are also playing a critical role in the enhancement of the Africa agricultural films market demand as they are modernising the agricultural sector. Various organisations are implementing policies, subsidies, and training programs to encourage the adoption of advanced farming practices, including the use of agricultural films.

• The horticulture and floriculture sectors in Africa are experiencing significant growth due to increasing demand for fresh produce and ornamental plants. Agricultural films, especially greenhouse films, play a crucial role in these sectors by creating controlled environments conducive to year-round cultivation. This is likely to present multiple favourable growth opportunities for the Africa agricultural films market growth in the coming years.

Market Analysis

Based on type, the market can be segmented into low-density polyethylene, high-density polyethylene, and ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA)/ethylene butyl acrylate (EBA), among others. The Africa agricultural films market segmentation, based on application, includes mulching, silage, and greenhouse. The major regional markets for agricultural films in Africa are South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, and Algeria, among others.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the Africa agricultural films market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Berry Global Group, Inc.

• Industrial Development Company (INDEVCO) sal

• BASF SE

• Gundle Plastics Group

• Rhino Plastics 

• Exxon Mobil Corporation

• Polifilm GmbH

• Alintissar Group

• Others

Market Share by Type

According to the Africa agricultural films market analysis, low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is expected to witness substantial expansion during the forecast period. LDPE is in significant demand owing to its desirable physical properties, which makes it ideal for use in agricultural applications.

LDPE films are flexible, durable, and boast puncture resistance, which makes them suitable for various uses in farming. Moreover, low-density polyethylene films are also manufactured with additives that provide excellent resistance to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Market Share by Application

Mulching is expected to significantly influence the Africa agricultural films market share in the coming years owing to its increasing utilisation in farming activities. Mulching can provide significant protection against weed growth. Additionally, agricultural films act as a barrier that reduces the evaporation of moisture from the soil. This helps to maintain a more consistent level of soil moisture, which is crucial for plant growth, especially in arid or drought-prone regions.

Competitive Landscape

Berry Global Group, Inc. is a global corporation known for its expertise in offering plastic packaging, nonwoven speciality materials, and engineered materials. The company caters to diverse industries such as food and beverage, healthcare, personal care, household, as well as industrial sectors. Operating since 1967, it has established a strong presence in the field of packaging and engineered materials.

BASF SE is a leading global chemical company based in Ludwigshafen, Germany. It holds a prominent position as one of the world's largest chemical manufacturers. With a presence in over 80 countries, BASF operates on a global scale. The company's activities are organised into six key segments: chemicals, materials, industrial solutions, surface technologies, nutrition and care, and agricultural solutions.

Gundle Plastics Group, commonly known as Gundle, is a company with expertise in crafting geosynthetics and plastic items. Its main focus lies in geosynthetics, which are man-made materials integral to civil engineering and construction endeavours. These materials serve diverse functions, including forming landfill liners, preventing erosion, stabilising soil, and facilitating drainage systems.

Other Africa agricultural films market players include Industrial Development Company (INDEVCO) sal, Rhino Plastics, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Polifilm GmbH, and Alintissar Group, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report