- The edible films and coatings market has been experiencing substantial growth, driven by the rising demand for sustainable packaging and increasing concerns about plastic waste in the food industry
- As consumers and food manufacturers prioritize eco-friendly and biodegradable alternatives, the adoption of edible films and coatings across fresh produce, bakery, and confectionery sectors is expanding rapidly
- Technological innovations in bio-based materials, such as polysaccharides, proteins, and lipids, have significantly enhanced the functionality and shelf-life extension capabilities of edible coatings
- North America is expected to dominate the global edible films and coatings market with the largest market share of 37.36%, driven by increasing consumer demand for sustainable packaging solutions and innovations in food preservation technologies across the U.S. and Canada
- Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the edible films and coatings market, fueled by rising environmental awareness, population growth, and the expansion of the food processing industry
- The polysaccharides segment is expected to dominate the edible films and coatings market with the largest market share of 41.15% in 2025, due to the high availability, cost-effectiveness, and excellent film-forming properties of polysaccharide-based materials such as starch, cellulose, pectin, and alginate
