Market overview
The global timber wrap films market is worth USD 238 mn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 346 mn by 2036, growing at a 3.8% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Shrink film is the largest by film type segment.
| Scope | Stretch, shrink and barrier films used to wrap packs of sawn timber, lumber and wood products for storage and export, usually UV-stabilised polyethylene. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Packaging |
| Value 2025 | USD 230 mn |
| Value 2026 | USD 238 mn |
| Value 2036 | USD 346 mn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 3.8% |
| Volume 2026 | 76.9 thousand tonnes |
| Volume 2036 | 101 thousand tonnes |
| Average price 2026 | USD 3,097 per tonne |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Timber Wrap Films market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 238 mn |
| 2027 | USD 247 mn |
| 2028 | USD 256 mn |
| 2029 | USD 266 mn |
| 2030 | USD 276 mn |
| 2031 | USD 287 mn |
| 2032 | USD 298 mn |
| 2033 | USD 309 mn |
| 2034 | USD 321 mn |
| 2035 | USD 333 mn |
| 2036 | USD 346 mn |
Timber Wrap Films market segmentation
By film type
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrink film | 42.0% | 40.4% | USD 100 mn | 3.4% |
| Stretch film | 32.0% | 30.8% | USD 76 mn | 3.4% |
| Barrier and UV-stabilised film | 26.0% | 28.9% | USD 62 mn | 4.9% |
By end use
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sawn softwood | 48.0% | 45.4% | USD 114 mn | 3.2% |
| Hardwood and engineered wood | 30.0% | 32.8% | USD 71 mn | 4.7% |
| Panels and boards | 22.0% | 21.8% | USD 52 mn | 3.7% |
By film thickness
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 40 microns | 28.0% | 26.0% | USD 67 mn | 3.0% |
| 40 to 80 microns | 44.0% | 43.0% | USD 105 mn | 3.6% |
| Above 80 microns | 28.0% | 31.0% | USD 67 mn | 4.9% |
By wrap style
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full pack wrap | 50.0% | 48.0% | USD 119 mn | 3.4% |
| Top sheets and caps | 30.0% | 30.0% | USD 71 mn | 3.8% |
| Side and edge wrap | 20.0% | 22.0% | USD 48 mn | 4.8% |
By sales route
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct to sawmills and mills | 58.0% | 56.0% | USD 138 mn | 3.4% |
| Packaging distributors | 28.0% | 28.0% | USD 67 mn | 3.8% |
| Timber merchants | 14.0% | 16.0% | USD 33 mn | 5.2% |
Top 25 countries for timber wrap films by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 84.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 94.9%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 48 mn | 20.0% | USD 66 mn | 3.3% |
| 2 | Canada | USD 33 mn | 14.0% | USD 46 mn | 3.4% |
| 3 | China | USD 29 mn | 12.0% | USD 48 mn | 5.3% |
| 4 | Germany | USD 21 mn | 9.0% | USD 30 mn | 3.3% |
| 5 | Sweden | USD 17 mn | 7.0% | USD 23 mn | 3.4% |
| 6 | Finland | USD 14 mn | 6.0% | USD 20 mn | 3.3% |
| 7 | Brazil | USD 12 mn | 5.0% | USD 19 mn | 4.8% |
| 8 | Russia | USD 9.5 mn | 4.0% | USD 13 mn | 3.3% |
| 9 | Austria | USD 9.5 mn | 4.0% | USD 13 mn | 3.3% |
| 10 | Japan | USD 7.1 mn | 3.0% | USD 9.3 mn | 2.7% |
| 11 | Spain | USD 4.0 mn | 1.7% | USD 5.9 mn | 3.9% |
| 12 | Poland | USD 3.5 mn | 1.5% | USD 5.1 mn | 3.9% |
| 13 | Czech Republic | USD 3.0 mn | 1.3% | USD 4.4 mn | 3.8% |
| 14 | Netherlands | USD 2.6 mn | 1.1% | USD 3.4 mn | 2.8% |
| 15 | Turkey | USD 2.2 mn | 0.9% | USD 3.9 mn | 5.9% |
| 16 | Chile | USD 1.9 mn | 0.8% | USD 2.8 mn | 3.8% |
| 17 | Australia | USD 1.6 mn | 0.7% | USD 2.4 mn | 3.8% |
| 18 | Romania | USD 1.4 mn | 0.6% | USD 2.0 mn | 3.8% |
| 19 | Indonesia | USD 1.2 mn | 0.5% | USD 2.1 mn | 5.8% |
| 20 | Vietnam | USD 1.1 mn | 0.4% | USD 1.9 mn | 6.0% |
| 21 | Belgium | USD 0.90 mn | 0.4% | USD 1.2 mn | 2.6% |
| 22 | Thailand | USD 0.76 mn | 0.3% | USD 1.4 mn | 5.9% |
| 23 | Portugal | USD 0.67 mn | 0.3% | USD 0.86 mn | 2.6% |
| 24 | New Zealand | USD 0.57 mn | 0.2% | USD 0.83 mn | 3.8% |
| 25 | Latvia | USD 0.50 mn | 0.2% | USD 0.66 mn | 2.8% |
| Rest of world | USD 12 mn | 5.1% | USD 19 mn | 4.7% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- Berry Global
- Sigma Plastics Group
- Inteplast Group
- Amcor
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Scientex
- Trioplast
- Polifilm Group
- Manuli Stretch
- Syfan
- Plastotecnica
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Rani Plast
- Armando Alvarez
- Barbier Group
- Bonset America
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the timber wrap films market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 3.8% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by film type, by end use, by film thickness, by wrap style, by sales route. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the timber wrap films market?
The global timber wrap films market is estimated at USD 230 mn in 2025 and USD 238 mn in 2026.
How fast will the timber wrap films market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 346 mn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 3.8% from 2026, an increase of USD 108 mn.
Which country is the largest market for timber wrap films?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 48 mn in 2026, 20.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 46.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, China is growing fastest at 5.3% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which timber wrap films segment is largest?
In the by film type split, Shrink film is the largest segment with 42.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading timber wrap films companies?
Global leaders include Berry Global, Sigma Plastics Group, Inteplast Group, Amcor.
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