Global Blown Film Extrusion Machine Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (3 Layer Blown Film Extrusion Machinery, 7 Layer Blown Film Extrusion Machinery, and Other Types), By Application (Industrial Packaging, Food & Beverages, Consumer Goods, Pharmaceuticals, and Other Applications), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), Analysis and Forecast 2025 - 2035

Global Blown Film Extrusion Machine Market Size Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The Global Blown Film Extrusion Machine Market Size Was Estimated at USD 7.84 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 4.4% from 2025 to 2035
• The Worldwide Blown Film Extrusion Machine Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 12.59 Billion by 2035
• North America is expected to grow the fastest during the forecast period.

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The Global Blown Film Extrusion Machine Market Size was worth around USD 7.84 Billion in 2024 and is Predicted to Grow to around USD 12.59 Billion by 2035 with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.4% from 2025 to 2035. Some of the key factors that drive growth in the global blown film extrusion machine market include increasing demand for flexible packaging, rising packaged food consumption, advancements in automation and multilayer film technology, and growing usage of agricultural and industrial plastic films worldwide.

Market Overview

The blown film extrusion machine global market involves machinery that is utilized for the manufacture of plastic films through melting polymers, while they are then blown into thin continuous films with the help of an inflated air extrusion process. This generation of films from these machines has widespread applications in flexible packaging, food and beverage wrapping, agricultural films, industrial liners, and medical packaging. Growing requirements for flexible and lightweight packaging, increasing packaged and ready-to-eat food consumption, and rapid growth in agricultural activities drive the market growth. Additionally, multi-layer extrusion, automation, and energy efficiency increase the growth on the demand side.

New opportunities are arising from the increased focus on recyclable, biodegradable, and sustainable plastic films, particularly within emerging markets that are witnessing the growth of their manufacturing bases. Further, the rising trend of urbanization as well as the development of e-commerce is driving the adoption of protective packaging films. Some prominent participants in the global market include Windsor Machines, Reifenhauser Group, Macchi S.p.A., W&H (Windmöller & Hölscher), Davis-Standard, Polystar Machinery, Rajoo Engineers, and Hosokawa Alpine. As of April 2025, major companies made the announcement regarding the formation of the Packaging Recyclability Advancement Task Force with the purpose of developing recycling for PE squeeze tubes as well as PET thermoform containers with enhanced recyclability within How2Recycle guidelines, with the inclusion of GreenBlue, U.S. Pact, SWANA, among other participants.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the blown film extrusion machine market based on various segments and regions, forecasts revenue growth, and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the blown film extrusion machine market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies, such as expansion, type launch, development, partnership, merger, and acquisition, have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the blown film extrusion machine market.  

Driving Factors

A major factor driving the blown film extrusion machines market is the increase in the demand for flexible packaging across the global food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and other consumer products industries. The increase in the rate of urbanization and lifestyle changes due to the consumption of packaged and ready-to-eat foods has especially fueled the demand for films. The increasing technology in the form of multi-layer machines and energy-efficient machines has helped in increasing the productivity and quality of the material produced. In addition to that, the growing agricultural industry promotes the use of the films in greenhouses and mulch. Sustainability trends, such as the use of recycled and biodegradable plastic films, are propelling the industry to invest in high-tech extrusion technology.

Restraining Factors

The Global Blown Film Extrusion Machine Market Size across the globe is also hindered by factors such as high capital and operational expenditures, thus restricting the market for small and medium-scale producers. Unstable prices of raw materials, environmental regulations on the usage of plastics, rising costs of compliance, and a shift towards green and alternative packaging solutions can also impede the market.

Market Segmentation

The blown film extrusion machine market share is classified into type and application.   

• The 3 layer blown film extrusion machinery segment dominated the market in 2024, approximately 48% and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the type, the Global Blown Film Extrusion Machine Market Size is divided into 3 layer blown film extrusion machinery, 7 layer blown film extrusion machinery, and other types. Among these, the 3 layer blown film extrusion machinery segment dominated the market in 2024 and is projected to grow at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period. The 3-layer blown film extrusion equipment market led the market due to being more economical, versatile, and capable of producing high-quality films with superior barrier properties and mechanical strength. The equipment appreciates wide acceptance in food packaging, consumer products, and industry, in addition to being easy to operate, with less capital investment required compared to multi-layer equipment, thereby leading to tremendous growth in this market.

• The food & beverages segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024, approximately 40% and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

Based on the application, the blown film extrusion machine market is divided into industrial packaging, food & beverages, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and other applications. Among these, the food & beverages segment accounted for the highest market revenue in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The food & beverages industry growth in the market is increasing as the demand for more flexible, durable, and protective packaging is increasing in order to maintain the quality and extend the life of the product. Also, the rise in consumption of processed & ready-to-eat food, retail, and e-commerce, as well as strict food & hygiene standards, is propelling the adoption of blown film extrusion machines in the food & beverages industry.

Regional Segment Analysis of the Blown Film Extrusion Machine Market

• North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico) 
• Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of APAC)
• South America (Brazil and the Rest of South America) 
• The Middle East and Africa (UAE, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the blown film extrusion machine market over the predicted timeframe.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to hold the largest share of the blown film extrusion machine market over the predicted timeframe. The Asia Pacific market is expected to have the 45% share in the blown film extrusion machine market. The region's growth is fueled by the increasing industrialisation of countries in the region and the food processing and packaging business. Key nations within the market include China, India, Japan, and South Korea. The Asia Pacific market has the highest demand for the product because of the rapidly expanding food, packaging, and retail markets for movie fanfare in China and India. Japan focuses on advanced and multi-extraction layer extrusion technology, while the South Korean market stresses eco-friendly extrusion methods. The MSME Plastic Industry Subsidy 2025 scheme in India, in July 2025, supports MSMEs, eco-compliance, and technology development.

North America is expected to grow at a rapid CAGR in the blown film extrusion machine market during the forecast period. North America will record the 20% market share of the blown film extrusion machine market owing to the growing demand for superior performance, energy-saving, and environmentally friendly packaging products. The US and Canadian markets will form the core of the market in North America because of advancements in technology and automation processes in extrusion machinery. The rising trend of eco-friendly packaging, government support in terms of recyclability, along with the rising importance of the food industry, e-commerce industry, and pharmaceutical industry, further boost the adoption of advanced blow film extrusion machines in this region.

The blown film extrusion machine market in Europe is observing an increasing trend with respect to innovative and stringent environmental regulations for producing quality and recyclable packaging films. The strategic focus on developing advanced plastic processing units and embracing multi-layer and energy-saving extrusion technologies for producing quality and barrier packaging films drives the blown film extrusion machine market growth in major European nations such as Germany, Italy, and France.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the blown film extrusion machine market, along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their type of offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes type development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Windmoller & Holscher (W&H)
• Rajoo Engineers
• Reifenhauser Group
• Davis-Standard, LLC
• Windsor Machines
• Polystar Machinery
• SML Maschinen Gmb
• Kabra Extrusiontechnik Ltd.
• Hosokawa Alpine AG
• Macchi S.p.A.
• Plasco Engineering Inc.
• Brampton Engineering Inc.
• Colines SpA
• Kung Hsing Plastic Machinery Co., Ltd.
• Others

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs) 

Recent Development

• In January 2026, Summit Films, part of Innotex Packaging Solutions, expanded its blown film production by acquiring a 5-layer OPTIMEX II extrusion line from Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H). The investment strengthens production capacity, customer support, and positions the company for future growth in high-performance film manufacturing.

• In October 2025, Rajoo Engineers debuted its PROEX Series high-performance blown film extrusion line at K-2025, Hall 16, Booth A55, featuring the RELEX 4.0 extruder, CSD 4.0 die head, RANDOMISER 4.0, and FLEXIWIND 4.0 winder. The energy-efficient, sustainable platform delivers precision, automation, and high-quality film production globally.

• In June 2025, Reifenhauser Blown Film highlighted growing demand for recyclable mono-material packaging at K 2025, showcasing its MDO Ultra Stretch technology. The solution enables economical, high-quality, and process-stable downgauged films, giving manufacturers a competitive advantage while meeting sustainability regulations and brand-driven eco-friendly packaging requirements.

• In April 2025, Macchi, a pioneer in blown film extrusion, showcased its leadership in co-extrusion technology. Offering lines from monolayer to Coex 9-layer, Macchi emphasizes quality, reliability, flexibility, and advanced automation, providing versatile solutions tailored to diverse customer needs in the global blown film extrusion market.

• In October 2024, Polystar showcased its sustainable manufacturing solutions at TaipeiPLAS 2024, featuring recycled products from its Repro-Flex, Repro-One, Repro-Direct, Repro-Flex Plus, and blown film machines Eco-X, Duo-X, Star-X, and Bi-X. The display emphasized mechanical expertise, circular economy initiatives, and enabling cost-efficient, eco-friendly plastic recycling and repurposing.

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the Global Blown Film Extrusion Machine Market Size based on the below-mentioned segments:  

Global Blown Film Extrusion Machine Market, By Type

• 3 Layer Blown Film Extrusion Machinery
• 7 Layer Blown Film Extrusion Machinery
• Other Types

Global Blown Film Extrusion Machine Market, By Application

• Industrial Packaging
• Food & Beverages
• Consumer Goods
• Pharmaceuticals
• Other Applications

Global Blown Film Extrusion Machine Market, By Regional Analysis

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico

• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe

• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America

• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa