United Kingdom Cling Film Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Material (PVC, Polyethylene (PE), Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC), and Others), By End-Use Industry (Food and Beverages, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, and Industrial), and United Kingdom cling films Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

United Kingdom Cling Film Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The United Kingdom Cling Film Market Size was estimated at USD 40.38 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 3.28% from 2025 to 2035
• The United Kingdom Cling Film Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 57.61 Million by 2035

According to a Research Report Published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The United Kingdom Cling Film Market Size is anticipated to Reach USD 57.61 Million by 2035, Growing at a CAGR of 3.28% from 2025 to 2035. Food packaging, industrial applications, and healthcare are just a few of the industries that are included in this market expansion. Environmental legislation, technical improvements, and customer demand such products that boost the market growth.

Market Overview

The United Kingdom Cling Film Market Size refers to the industry focused on producing, supplying, and marketing flexible plastic films that are designed to adhere to surfaces without the need for an adhesive. Cling film is a clear plastic sheet that sticks to flat surfaces like itself. Polyethylene, polyvinylidene chloride (PVC), biaxially oriented polypropylene, and polyvinylidene dichloride (PVDC) are used in its production. Used to package both food and non-edible goods, it is frequently offered in cast and blow cling varieties. It is also frequently used to line shelves, seal and secure food items, keep flowers fresh, and avoid freezer burns. The tensile strength, heat resistance, transparency, and adhesive qualities of cling films are all quite good. Cling films may wrap numerous goods together and are more flexible than conventional shrink films.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the United Kingdom cling film market based on various segments and regions, and forecasts revenue growth and analyzes trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the United Kingdom cling film market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product 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 United Kingdom cling film market.

Driving Factors

The market for United Kingdom cling films is fueled by the expansion of cling film and the rising demand for packaged goods. Besides, consumer preferences for frozen food, fresh vegetables, and ready-to-eat meals have been spurred by hectic lifestyles and the need for convenience, which requires such packaging film. The development of compostable and biodegradable films offers cling film producers a number of promising prospects, which fuel the market expansion. In addition to addressing regulatory issues, these technologies serve an increasing number of environmentally concerned consumers. Additionally, partnerships with e-commerce platforms present a wealth of opportunities. Further, real-time temperature and freshness monitoring is made possible by the incorporation of IoT into food packaging, opening up new growth opportunities for the cling film business.

Restraining Factors

However, the market for cling films is limited by factors like production costs, the lack of green alternatives, environmental awareness of plastic pollution, and regulatory barriers to the use of certain materials in packaging.

Market Segmentation

The United Kingdom cling film market share is classified into material and end use industry.

• The polyethylene (PE) segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period.

The United Kingdom cling film market is segmented by material into PVC, polyethylene (PE), polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC), and others. Among these, the polyethylene (PE) segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to grow at a remarkable CAGR during the forecast period. This segment growth contributes to the market expansion due to their recyclability and non-toxicity, fewer health hazards, which makes them highly popular elastic than PVC. PE films are being utilized more and more in homes and businesses to wrap food because they are moisture-resistant. PE cling films also profit from a growing consumer base that is environmentally sensitive and robust government backing for recyclable plastics.

• The food and beverages segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR over the forecast period.

The United Kingdom cling film market is divided by end use industry into food and beverages, healthcare, consumer goods, and industrial. Among these, the food and beverages segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. This is because they are vital in both home and commercial kitchens because of their capacity to maintain freshness, avoid contamination, and increase shelf life. They are frequently used to wrap perishable items and cover containers in supermarkets, eateries, and catering businesses. The expansion of online meal delivery services, the growing popularity of convenience foods, the need for sanitary packaging options, and the expansion of the food service sector are all significant factors.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the United Kingdom cling films market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product 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 product 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

• Prowrap
• Sunrise Packaging
• Cater4You
• Embh
• Appleton Woods
• Astra Hygiene
• Innovia Films
• Specialty Polyfilms
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In February 2025, Specialty Polyfilms showcased its Forvara® Catering Cling Films, foodservice films, and private label manufacturing capabilities at HRC 2025, held at ExCeL London. These non-PVC, recycle-ready cling films were designed for professional kitchens and met stringent food safety standards, including FDA and EU regulations.

Key Target Audience

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

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at United Kingdom, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the United Kingdom cling film market based on the below-mentioned segments:

United Kingdom Cling Film Market, By Material

• PVC
• Polyethylene (PE)
• Polyvinylidene Chloride (PVDC)
• Others

United Kingdom Cling Film Market, By End Use Industry

• Food and Beverages
• Healthcare
• Consumer Goods
• Industrial