1	INTRODUCTION	32 
1.1	STUDY OBJECTIVES	32 
1.2	MARKET DEFINITION	32 
1.2.1	INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS	33 
TABLE 1	INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS	33 
1.3	STUDY SCOPE	33 
FIGURE 1	MARKET SEGMENTATION	33 
1.3.1	REGIONS COVERED	34 
1.3.2	YEARS CONSIDERED	34 
1.4	CURRENCY CONSIDERED	35 
TABLE 2	USD EXCHANGE RATES, 2018–2022	35 
1.5	UNITS CONSIDERED	35 
1.6	STAKEHOLDERS	36 
1.7	SUMMARY OF CHANGES	36 
1.7.1	RECESSION IMPACT	36 
2	RESEARCH METHODOLOGY	37 
2.1	RESEARCH DATA	37 
FIGURE 2	MULCH FILMS MARKET: RESEARCH DESIGN	37 
2.1.1	SECONDARY DATA	38 
2.1.1.1	Key data from secondary sources	38 
2.1.2	PRIMARY DATA	39 
2.1.2.1	Key data from primary sources	39 
2.1.2.2	Key insights from industry experts	40 
2.1.2.3	Breakdown of primary profiles	40 
FIGURE 3	BREAKDOWN OF PRIMARY INTERVIEWS, BY COMPANY TYPE, DESIGNATION, AND REGION	40 
2.2	MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION	41 
2.2.1	MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION: BOTTOM-UP APPROACH	42 
FIGURE 4	MULCH FILMS MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION: BOTTOM-UP APPROACH	42 
2.2.2	MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION: TOP-DOWN APPROACH	43 
FIGURE 5	MULCH FILMS MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION: TOP-DOWN APPROACH 
(BASED ON GLOBAL MARKET)	43 
2.3	DATA TRIANGULATION	44 
FIGURE 6	DATA TRIANGULATION	44 
2.4	RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS	45 
FIGURE 7	RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS	45 
2.5	RESEARCH LIMITATIONS & RISK ASSESSMENT	45 
FIGURE 8	LIMITATIONS & RISK MANAGEMENT	45 
2.6	RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS	46 
2.6.1	MACRO INDICATORS OF RECESSION	46 
FIGURE 9	INDICATORS OF RECESSION	46 
FIGURE 10	GLOBAL INFLATION RATE, 2012–2022	46 
FIGURE 11	GLOBAL GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, 2012–2022 (USD TRILLION)	47 
FIGURE 12	RECESSION INDICATORS AND THEIR IMPACT ON MULCH FILMS MARKET	48 
FIGURE 13	GLOBAL MULCH FILMS MARKET: CURRENT FORECAST VS. RECESSION IMPACT FORECAST	48 
3	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY	50 
TABLE 3	MULCH FILMS MARKET SNAPSHOT, 2023 VS. 2028	51 
FIGURE 14	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023 VS. 2028 (USD MILLION)	52 
FIGURE 15	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY ELEMENT, 2023 VS. 2028 (USD MILLION)	52 
FIGURE 16	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023 VS. 2028 (USD MILLION)	53 
FIGURE 17	MULCH FILMS MARKET SHARE (VALUE), BY REGION, 2023	53 
4	PREMIUM INSIGHTS	55 
4.1	ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN MULCH FILMS MARKET	55 
FIGURE 18	INCREASE IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION TO DRIVE MARKET	55 
4.2	ASIA PACIFIC: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE AND COUNTRY	56 
FIGURE 19	BLACK MULCH SEGMENT AND CHINA TO ACCOUNT FOR MARKET SHARES IN 2023	56 
4.3	MULCH FILMS MARKET: REGIONAL SUBMARKETS	57 
FIGURE 20	CHINA TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGEST MARKET SHARE IN 2023	57 
4.4	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE	58 
FIGURE 21	BLACK MULCH TO REMAIN LARGEST MARKET TYPE ACROSS REGIONS DURING FORECAST PERIOD	58 
4.5	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY ELEMENT	59 
FIGURE 22	LLDPE SEGMENT TO BE LARGEST ELEMENT IN MULCH FILMS DURING FORECAST PERIOD	59 
4.6	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION	60 
FIGURE 23	HORTICULTURE TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGER APPLICATION TO MULCH FILMS DURING FORECAST PERIOD	60 
5	MARKET OVERVIEW	61 
5.1	INTRODUCTION	61 
5.2	MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS	61 
5.2.1	RISE IN POPULATION AND SCARCITY OF ARABLE LAND	61 
FIGURE 24	POPULATION GROWTH, 1950–2025 (BILLION)	62 
FIGURE 25	PER CAPITA ARABLE LAND, 1960–2025 (HA)	62 
5.2.2	GROWTH OF AGRICULTURAL SECTOR	63 
5.3	MARKET DYNAMICS	64 
FIGURE 26	MULCH FILMS MARKET: DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES	64 
5.3.1	DRIVERS	64 
5.3.1.1	Rise in demand for greenhouse applications coupled with growth in environmental concerns	64 
5.3.1.2	Rapid urbanization and industrialization	65 
FIGURE 27	NUMBER OF PEOPLE LIVING IN URBAN AND RURAL AREAS, 1960–2020 (BILLION)	65 
FIGURE 28	URBAN POPULATION (PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL POPULATION), BY GROUP OF ECONOMIES, 2011 VS. 2021	66 
5.3.1.3	Increase in demand for crop productivity	66 
5.3.1.4	Advancements in farming techniques	67 
5.3.2	RESTRAINTS	67 
5.3.2.1	Presence of sustainable competing farming techniques	67 
5.3.2.2	Implementation of additional pest and disease management measures for farmers	68 
5.3.3	OPPORTUNITIES	68 
5.3.3.1	Greater demand for environmentally friendly and biodegradable mulch films	68 
5.3.3.2	Expanding horticulture and specialty crop production	69 
5.3.3.3	Utilization of mulch films in high-tunnel and greenhouse farming	69 
5.3.4	CHALLENGES	69 
5.3.4.1	Installation and maintenance of mulch films	69 
5.3.4.2	Growth in environmental sustainability concerns	70 
6	INDUSTRY TRENDS	71 
6.1	INTRODUCTION	71 
6.2	VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS	71 
FIGURE 29	VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF MULCH FILMS MARKET	71 
6.2.1	RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS	72 
6.2.2	MANUFACTURING	72 
6.2.3	DISTRIBUTION	72 
6.2.4	MARKETING AND SALES	72 
6.3	TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS	73 
6.3.1	MULTI-LAYER PLASTIC FILMS	73 
6.4	PATENT ANALYSIS	73 
FIGURE 30	PATENTS GRANTED FOR MULCH FILMS MARKET, 2013–2022	73 
TABLE 4	KEY PATENTS PERTAINING TO MULCH FILMS MARKET, 2020–2023	74 
6.5	ECOSYSTEM AND MARKET MAP	75 
6.5.1	DEMAND SIDE	75 
6.5.2	SUPPLY SIDE	75 
FIGURE 31	MULCH FILMS MARKET MAP	75 
TABLE 5	MULCH FILMS MARKET: SUPPLY CHAIN (ECOSYSTEM)	76 
6.6	TRADE ANALYSIS	76 
TABLE 6	TOP 10 EXPORTERS AND IMPORTERS OF MULCH FILMS, 2022 (USD THOUSAND)	76 
TABLE 7	TOP 10 EXPORTERS AND IMPORTERS OF MULCH FILMS, 2022 (TONS)	77 
6.7	TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER’S BUSINESS	77 
FIGURE 32	TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER’S BUSINESS	78 
6.8	KEY CONFERENCES & EVENTS	78 
TABLE 8	MULCH FILMS MARKET: CONFERENCES & EVENTS, 2023–2024	78 
6.9	TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE	79 
6.9.1	REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS	79 
TABLE 9	NORTH AMERICA: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS	79 
TABLE 10	EUROPE: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS	80 
TABLE 11	ASIA PACIFIC: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS	80 
TABLE 12	SOUTH AMERICA: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS	81 
TABLE 13	ROW: LIST OF REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS	82 
6.9.2	REGULATORY LANDSCAPE	82 
6.9.2.1	North America	82 
6.9.2.1.1	US	82 
6.9.2.1.2	Canada	83 
6.9.2.2	Europe	83 
6.9.2.2.1	Germany	83 
6.9.2.2.2	France	83 
6.9.2.3	Asia Pacific	84 
6.9.2.3.1	China	84 
6.9.2.4	South America	84 
6.9.2.4.1	Brazil	84 
6.9.2.4.2	Rest of South America	85 
6.9.2.5	RoW	85 
6.9.2.5.1	Middle East	85 
6.9.2.5.2	South Africa	85 
6.10	CASE STUDY ANALYSIS	86 
6.10.1	SOIL-BIODEGRADABLE ECOVIO INTRODUCED Y BASF FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE	86 
6.11	PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS	87 
FIGURE 33	PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS	87 
TABLE 14	MULCH FILMS MARKET: PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS	87 
6.11.1	THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS	88 
6.11.2	THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES	88 
6.11.3	BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS	88 
6.11.4	BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS	88 
6.11.5	INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY	88 
6.12	KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA	89 
6.12.1	KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS	89 
FIGURE 34	INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS FOR KEY TYPES	89 
TABLE 15	INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS FOR KEY TYPES	89 
6.12.2	BUYING CRITERIA	90 
FIGURE 35	KEY BUYING CRITERIA FOR TOP TYPES	90 
TABLE 16	KEY BUYING CRITERIA FOR MULCH FILM TYPES	90 
7	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE	91 
7.1	INTRODUCTION	92 
FIGURE 36	BLACK MULCH SEGMENT TO DOMINATE MULCH FILMS MARKET IN 2023 (USD MILLION)	92 
TABLE 17	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	93 
TABLE 18	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	93 
TABLE 19	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	93 
TABLE 20	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	94 
7.2	CLEAR/TRANSPARENT	94 
7.2.1	USE OF CLEAR PLASTIC MULCHES IN COOLER REGIONS	94 
TABLE 21	CLEAR/TRANSPARENT MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	94 
TABLE 22	CLEAR/TRANSPARENT MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	95 
TABLE 23	CLEAR/TRANSPARENT MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (KT)	95 
TABLE 24	CLEAR/TRANSPARENT MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (KT)	95 
7.3	BLACK MULCH	96 
7.3.1	INCREASED PRODUCTION OF LEAFY VEGETABLES THAT USE INEXPENSIVE BLACK MULCHES	96 
TABLE 25	BLACK MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	96 
TABLE 26	BLACK MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	96 
TABLE 27	BLACK MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (KT)	97 
TABLE 28	BLACK MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (KT)	97 
7.4	COLORED MULCH	97 
7.4.1	COLORED MULCHES FOR IMPROVED CROP PRODUCTION	97 
TABLE 29	COLORED MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	98 
TABLE 30	COLORED MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	98 
TABLE 31	COLORED MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (KT)	98 
TABLE 32	COLORED MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (KT)	99 
7.5	PHOTO-SELECTIVE MULCH	99 
7.5.1	ADOPTION OF PHOTO-SELECTIVE MULCH FILMS FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE	99 
TABLE 33	PHOTO-SELECTIVE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	100 
TABLE 34	PHOTO-SELECTIVE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	100 
TABLE 35	PHOTO-SELECTIVE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (KT)	100 
TABLE 36	PHOTO-SELECTIVE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (KT)	101 
7.6	DEGRADABLE MULCH	101 
7.6.1	INCREASE IN USE OF BIODEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS	101 
TABLE 37	DEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	101 
TABLE 38	DEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	101 
TABLE 39	DEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	102 
TABLE 40	DEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	102 
TABLE 41	DEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	102 
TABLE 42	DEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	102 
TABLE 43	DEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (KT)	103 
TABLE 44	DEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (KT)	103 
7.6.1.1	Biodegradable Mulch	103 
TABLE 45	BIODEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	104 
TABLE 46	BIODEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	104 
TABLE 47	BIODEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (KT)	104 
TABLE 48	BIODEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (KT)	105 
7.6.1.2	Photodegradable Mulch	105 
TABLE 49	PHOTODEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	105 
TABLE 50	PHOTODEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	106 
TABLE 51	PHOTODEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (KT)	106 
TABLE 52	PHOTODEGRADABLE MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (KT)	106 
7.7	OTHER TYPES	106 
TABLE 53	OTHER MULCH FILM TYPES MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	107 
TABLE 54	OTHER MULCH FILM TYPES MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	107 
TABLE 55	OTHER MULCH FILM TYPES MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (KT)	107 
TABLE 56	OTHER MULCH FILM TYPES MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (KT)	108 
8	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY ELEMENT	109 
8.1	INTRODUCTION	110 
FIGURE 37	LLDPE-BASED MULCH FILMS TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGEST MARKET BY 2028	110 
TABLE 57	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY ELEMENT, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	111 
TABLE 58	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY ELEMENT, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	111 
8.2	LLDPE	111 
8.2.1	SOIL TEMPERATURE REGULATION TO IMPROVE CROP YIELDS	111 
TABLE 59	LLDPE-BASED MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	112 
TABLE 60	LLDPE-BASED MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	112 
8.3	LDPE	113 
8.3.1	GROWTH IN AWARENESS AMONG FARMERS LED TO INCREASED USE OF LDPE MULCH FILMS	113 
TABLE 61	LDPE-BASED MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	113 
TABLE 62	LDPE-BASED MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	114 
8.4	HDPE	114 
8.4.1	EXTENSIVE USE WITH VARIEGATED APPLICATIONS IN AGRICULTURE	114 
TABLE 63	HDPE-BASED MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	114 
TABLE 64	HDPE-BASED MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	115 
8.5	EVA	115 
8.5.1	INCREASE IN AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF EVA MULCH FILMS	115 
TABLE 65	EVA-BASED MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	115 
TABLE 66	EVA-BASED MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	116 
8.6	PLA	116 
8.6.1	TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED PLA MULCH FILMS OFFER PERFORMANCE WITH SUSTAINABILITY	116 
TABLE 67	PLA-BASED MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	117 
TABLE 68	PLA-BASED MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	117 
8.7	PHA	117 
8.7.1	RISE IN ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AMONG FARMERS	117 
TABLE 69	PHA-BASED MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	118 
TABLE 70	PHA-BASED MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	118 
8.8	OTHER ELEMENTS	118 
TABLE 71	OTHER MULCH FILM ELEMENTS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	119 
TABLE 72	OTHER MULCH FILM ELEMENTS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	119 
9	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION	120 
9.1	INTRODUCTION	121 
FIGURE 38	HORTICULTURAL APPLICATION SET TO DOMINATE MULCH FILMS MARKET, 2023 VS. 2028 (USD MILLION)	122 
TABLE 73	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	122 
TABLE 74	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	122 
9.2	AGRICULTURAL FARMS	122 
9.2.1	DEMAND FOR IMPROVED YIELDS OF HIGH-VALUE CROPS	122 
TABLE 75	MULCH FILMS MARKET IN AGRICULTURAL FARMS, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	123 
TABLE 76	MULCH FILMS MARKET IN AGRICULTURAL FARMS, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	123 
  
9.3	HORTICULTURE	124 
9.3.1	HIGH PREFERENCE FOR COLORED MULCH IN COMMERCIAL HORTICULTURE	124 
TABLE 77	MULCH FILMS MARKET IN HORTICULTURE, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	124 
TABLE 78	MULCH FILMS MARKET IN HORTICULTURE, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	125 
10	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION	126 
10.1	INTRODUCTION	127 
FIGURE 39	INDIA TO BE FASTEST-GROWING MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD	128 
TABLE 79	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	128 
TABLE 80	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	129 
TABLE 81	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (KT)	129 
TABLE 82	MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (KT)	129 
10.2	NORTH AMERICA	130 
FIGURE 40	NORTH AMERICA: MARKET SNAPSHOT	131 
TABLE 83	NORTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	131 
TABLE 84	NORTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	132 
TABLE 85	NORTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (KT)	132 
TABLE 86	NORTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (KT)	132 
TABLE 87	NORTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	132 
TABLE 88	NORTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	133 
TABLE 89	NORTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	133 
TABLE 90	NORTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	134 
TABLE 91	NORTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY ELEMENT, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	134 
TABLE 92	NORTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY ELEMENT, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	134 
TABLE 93	NORTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	135 
TABLE 94	NORTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	135 
10.2.1	NORTH AMERICA: RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS	135 
FIGURE 41	NORTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET: RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS	135 
10.2.2	US	136 
10.2.2.1	Rise in demand for mulch films from food and dairy industries	136 
TABLE 95	US: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	136 
TABLE 96	US: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	137 
TABLE 97	US: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	137 
TABLE 98	US: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	138 
  
10.2.3	CANADA	138 
10.2.3.1	Need to reduce water usage, control weed growth, and improve soil quality	138 
TABLE 99	CANADA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	139 
TABLE 100	CANADA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	139 
TABLE 101	CANADA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	140 
TABLE 102	CANADA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	140 
10.2.4	MEXICO	140 
10.2.4.1	Skilled and cost-effective labor force and free trade agreements	140 
TABLE 103	MEXICO: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	141 
TABLE 104	MEXICO: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	142 
TABLE 105	MEXICO: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	142 
TABLE 106	MEXICO: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	143 
10.3	ASIA PACIFIC	143 
FIGURE 42	ASIA PACIFIC: MARKET SNAPSHOT	144 
TABLE 107	ASIA PACIFIC: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	145 
TABLE 108	ASIA PACIFIC: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	145 
TABLE 109	ASIA PACIFIC: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (KT)	145 
TABLE 110	ASIA PACIFIC: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (KT)	146 
TABLE 111	ASIA PACIFIC: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	146 
TABLE 112	ASIA PACIFIC: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	146 
TABLE 113	ASIA PACIFIC: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	147 
TABLE 114	ASIA PACIFIC: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	147 
TABLE 115	ASIA PACIFIC: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY ELEMENT, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	147 
TABLE 116	ASIA PACIFIC: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY ELEMENT, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	148 
TABLE 117	ASIA PACIFIC: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	148 
TABLE 118	ASIA PACIFIC: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	148 
10.3.1	ASIA PACIFIC: RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS	148 
FIGURE 43	ASIA PACIFIC: MULCH FILMS MARKET: RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS	149 
10.3.2	CHINA	149 
10.3.2.1	Massive industrial growth & urbanization and growth in focus on increasing agricultural output	149 
TABLE 119	CHINA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	150 
TABLE 120	CHINA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	151 
TABLE 121	CHINA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	151 
TABLE 122	CHINA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	151 
  
10.3.3	INDIA	152 
10.3.3.1	Promotion of agro-textile sector by government and increase in food demand	152 
TABLE 123	INDIA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	152 
TABLE 124	INDIA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	153 
TABLE 125	INDIA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	153 
TABLE 126	INDIA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	153 
10.3.4	JAPAN	154 
10.3.4.1	Advanced crop technologies and need to save labor and time	154 
TABLE 127	JAPAN: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	154 
TABLE 128	JAPAN: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	155 
TABLE 129	JAPAN: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	155 
TABLE 130	JAPAN: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	155 
10.3.5	AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND	156 
10.3.5.1	Effectiveness of mulch films in promoting growth of avocado trees	156 
TABLE 131	AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	156 
TABLE 132	AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	157 
TABLE 133	AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	157 
TABLE 134	AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	158 
10.3.6	REST OF ASIA PACIFIC	158 
TABLE 135	REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	159 
TABLE 136	REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	159 
TABLE 137	REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	159 
TABLE 138	REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	160 
10.4	EUROPE	160 
TABLE 139	EUROPE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	161 
TABLE 140	EUROPE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	161 
TABLE 141	EUROPE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (KT)	162 
TABLE 142	EUROPE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (KT)	162 
TABLE 143	EUROPE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	162 
TABLE 144	EUROPE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	163 
TABLE 145	EUROPE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	163 
TABLE 146	EUROPE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	163 
TABLE 147	EUROPE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY ELEMENT, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	164 
TABLE 148	EUROPE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY ELEMENT, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	164 
TABLE 149	EUROPE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	164 
TABLE 150	EUROPE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	165 
10.4.1	EUROPE: RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS	165 
FIGURE 44	EUROPE: MULCH FILMS MARKET: RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS	166 
10.4.2	GERMANY	166 
10.4.2.1	Favorable EU regulations for select plastics and new recycling initiatives for mulch films	166 
TABLE 151	GERMANY: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	167 
TABLE 152	GERMANY: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	167 
TABLE 153	GERMANY: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	167 
TABLE 154	GERMANY: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	168 
10.4.3	FRANCE	168 
10.4.3.1	Over 1 million hectares covered in mulch films, especially black	168 
TABLE 155	FRANCE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	169 
TABLE 156	FRANCE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	169 
TABLE 157	FRANCE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	169 
TABLE 158	FRANCE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	170 
10.4.4	UK	170 
10.4.4.1	Need to enhance crop yields, improve crop quality, and reduce weed control costs	170 
TABLE 159	UK: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	171 
TABLE 160	UK: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	171 
TABLE 161	UK: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	171 
TABLE 162	UK: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	172 
10.4.5	ITALY	172 
10.4.5.1	Adoption of eco-friendly films and various government initiatives to promote mulch films	172 
TABLE 163	ITALY: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	173 
TABLE 164	ITALY: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	173 
TABLE 165	ITALY: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	173 
TABLE 166	ITALY: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	174 
10.4.6	SPAIN	174 
10.4.6.1	Implementation of plastic waste recycling, reduction of plastic usage, and landfilling in cooperation	174 
TABLE 167	SPAIN: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	175 
TABLE 168	SPAIN: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	175 
TABLE 169	SPAIN: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	175 
TABLE 170	SPAIN: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	176 
10.4.7	REST OF EUROPE	176 
TABLE 171	REST OF EUROPE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	177 
TABLE 172	REST OF EUROPE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	177 
TABLE 173	REST OF EUROPE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	178 
TABLE 174	REST OF EUROPE: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	178 
  
10.5	SOUTH AMERICA	178 
TABLE 175	SOUTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	179 
TABLE 176	SOUTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	179 
TABLE 177	SOUTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2018–2022 (KT)	179 
TABLE 178	SOUTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY COUNTRY, 2023–2028 (KT)	179 
TABLE 179	SOUTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	180 
TABLE 180	SOUTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	180 
TABLE 181	SOUTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	180 
TABLE 182	SOUTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	181 
TABLE 183	SOUTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY ELEMENT, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	181 
TABLE 184	SOUTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY ELEMENT, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	181 
TABLE 185	SOUTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	182 
TABLE 186	SOUTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	182 
10.5.1	SOUTH AMERICA: RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS	182 
FIGURE 45	SOUTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET: RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS	183 
10.5.2	BRAZIL	183 
10.5.2.1	High adoption of intensive agricultural practices, expansion of irrigated agriculture, and greater demand for high-quality fruits and vegetables	183 
TABLE 187	BRAZIL: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	184 
TABLE 188	BRAZIL: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	184 
TABLE 189	BRAZIL: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	185 
TABLE 190	BRAZIL: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	185 
10.5.3	REST OF SOUTH AMERICA	185 
TABLE 191	REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	186 
TABLE 192	REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	187 
TABLE 193	REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	187 
TABLE 194	REST OF SOUTH AMERICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	187 
10.6	REST OF THE WORLD (ROW)	188 
TABLE 195	ROW: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	188 
TABLE 196	ROW: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	188 
TABLE 197	ROW: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2018–2022 (KT)	189 
TABLE 198	ROW: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY REGION, 2023–2028 (KT)	189 
TABLE 199	ROW: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	189 
TABLE 200	ROW: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	190 
TABLE 201	ROW: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	190 
TABLE 202	ROW: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	191 
TABLE 203	ROW: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY ELEMENT, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	191 
TABLE 204	ROW: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY ELEMENT, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	191 
TABLE 205	ROW: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	192 
TABLE 206	ROW: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	192 
10.6.1	ROW: RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS	192 
FIGURE 46	ROW: MULCH FILMS MARKET: RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS	193 
10.6.2	AFRICA	193 
10.6.2.1	Availability of affordable and versatile mulch films	193 
TABLE 207	AFRICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	194 
TABLE 208	AFRICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	194 
TABLE 209	AFRICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	195 
TABLE 210	AFRICA: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	195 
10.6.3	MIDDLE EAST	195 
10.6.3.1	Need to conserve soil moisture, reduce weed growth, enhance soil fertility, and improve crop yields	195 
TABLE 211	MIDDLE EAST: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (USD MILLION)	196 
TABLE 212	MIDDLE EAST: MULCH FILMS MARKET SIZE, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	197 
TABLE 213	MIDDLE EAST: MULCH FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2018–2022 (KT)	197 
TABLE 214	MIDDLE EAST: MULCH FILMS MARKET SIZE, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (KT)	197 
11	COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE	198 
11.1	OVERVIEW	198 
11.2	KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN	198 
TABLE 215	STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY PLAYERS IN MULCH FILMS MARKET	198 
11.3	REVENUE ANALYSIS	200 
FIGURE 47	REVENUE ANALYSIS OF KEY MARKET PLAYERS, 2018–2022 (USD BILLION)	200 
11.4	MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS	200 
TABLE 216	MULCH FILMS MARKET: INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY, 2022	201 
11.5	KEY PLAYERS’ ANNUAL REVENUE VS. GROWTH	202 
FIGURE 48	ANNUAL REVENUE, 2022 (USD BILLION) VS. REVENUE GROWTH, 2020–2022	202 
11.6	KEY PLAYERS’ EBITDA	203 
FIGURE 49	EBITDA, 2022 (USD BILLION)	203 
11.7	GLOBAL SNAPSHOT OF KEY MARKET PARTICIPANTS	203 
FIGURE 50	GLOBAL SNAPSHOT OF KEY PARTICIPANTS IN MULCH FILMS MARKET, 2022	203 
11.8	COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX	204 
11.8.1	STARS	204 
11.8.2	EMERGING LEADERS	204 
11.8.3	PERVASIVE PLAYERS	204 
11.8.4	PARTICIPANTS	204 
FIGURE 51	COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX, 2022	205 
11.8.5	COMPANY FOOTPRINT	205 
TABLE 217	COMPANY FOOTPRINT, BY TYPE	205 
TABLE 218	COMPANY FOOTPRINT, BY APPLICATION	207 
TABLE 219	COMPANY FOOTPRINT, BY ELEMENT	208 
TABLE 220	COMPANY FOOTPRINT, BY REGION	209 
TABLE 221	OVERALL COMPANY FOOTPRINT	210 
11.9	STARTUP/SME EVALUATION MATRIX	211 
11.9.1	PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES	211 
11.9.2	RESPONSIVE COMPANIES	211 
11.9.3	DYNAMIC COMPANIES	211 
11.9.4	STARTING BLOCKS	211 
FIGURE 52	STARTUP/SME EVALUATION MATRIX, 2022	212 
11.9.5	COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING OF KEY STARTUPS/SMES	213 
TABLE 222	DETAILED LIST OF KEY STARTUPS/SMES	213 
11.10	COMPETITIVE SCENARIO	214 
11.10.1	DEALS	214 
TABLE 223	MULCH FILMS MARKET: DEALS, 2018–2023	214 
11.10.2	OTHERS	216 
TABLE 224	MULCH FILMS MARKET: OTHERS, 2018–2023	216 
12	COMPANY PROFILES	218 
(Business Overview, Products/Solutions/Services Offered, Recent Developments, and MnM View (Key strengths/Right to Win, Strategic Choices Made, and Weaknesses and Competitive Threats))* 
12.1	KEY PLAYERS	218 
12.1.1	BASF SE	218 
TABLE 225	BASF SE: BUSINESS OVERVIEW	218 
FIGURE 53	BASF SE: COMPANY SNAPSHOT	219 
TABLE 226	BASF SE: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	219 
TABLE 227	BASF SE: DEALS	220 
TABLE 228	BASF SE: OTHERS	220 
12.1.2	BERRY GLOBAL INC.	222 
TABLE 229	BERRY GLOBAL INC.: BUSINESS OVERVIEW	222 
FIGURE 54	BERRY GLOBAL INC.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT	223 
TABLE 230	BERRY GLOBAL INC.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	223 
TABLE 231	BERRY GLOBAL INC.: DEALS	224 
12.1.3	DOW	226 
TABLE 232	DOW: BUSINESS OVERVIEW	226 
FIGURE 55	DOW: COMPANY SNAPSHOT	227 
TABLE 233	DOW: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	227 
TABLE 234	DOW: DEALS	228 
12.1.4	KURARAY	229 
TABLE 235	KURARAY: BUSINESS OVERVIEW	229 
FIGURE 56	KURARAY: COMPANY SNAPSHOT	230 
TABLE 236	KURARAY: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	230 
12.1.5	EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION	232 
TABLE 237	EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION: BUSINESS OVERVIEW	232 
FIGURE 57	EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT	233 
TABLE 238	EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	233 
TABLE 239	EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION: OTHERS	234 
12.1.6	RKW GROUP	236 
TABLE 240	RKW GROUP: BUSINESS OVERVIEW	236 
TABLE 241	RKW GROUP: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	236 
TABLE 242	RKW GROUP: OTHERS	237 
12.1.7	INTERGRO, INC.	238 
TABLE 243	INTERGRO, INC.: BUSINESS OVERVIEW	238 
TABLE 244	INTERGRO, INC.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	238 
12.1.8	PLASTIKA KRITIS S.A.	240 
TABLE 245	PLASTIKA KRITIS S.A.: BUSINESS OVERVIEW	240 
TABLE 246	PLASTIKA KRITIS S.A.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	240 
12.1.9	EPI (EUROPE) LTD	242 
TABLE 247	EPI (EUROPE) LTD: BUSINESS OVERVIEW	242 
TABLE 248	EPI (EUROPE) LTD: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	242 
12.1.10	KOTHARI GROUP	243 
TABLE 249	KOTHARI GROUP: BUSINESS OVERVIEW	243 
TABLE 250	KOTHARI GROUP: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	243 
12.1.11	CAPTAIN POLYPLAST LTD.	245 
TABLE 251	CAPTAIN POLYPLAST LTD.: BUSINESS OVERVIEW	245 
TABLE 252	CAPTAIN POLYPLAST LTD.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	245 
12.1.12	TILAK POLYPACK PVT. LTD	246 
TABLE 253	TILAK POLYPACK PVT. LTD: BUSINESS OVERVIEW	246 
TABLE 254	TILAK POLYPACK PVT. LTD: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	246 
12.1.13	IRIS POLYMERS	248 
TABLE 255	IRIS POLYMERS: BUSINESS OVERVIEW	248 
TABLE 256	IRIS POLYMERS: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	248 
12.2	BIODEGRADABLE MULCH FILM MANUFACTURERS	250 
12.2.1	NOVAMONT S.P.A.	250 
TABLE 257	NOVAMONT S.P.A.: BUSINESS OVERVIEW	250 
TABLE 258	NOVAMONT S.P.A.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	250 
TABLE 259	NOVAMONT S.P.A.: DEALS	251 
12.2.2	ARMANDO ALVAREZ GROUP	252 
TABLE 260	ARMANDO ALVAREZ GROUP: BUSINESS OVERVIEW	252 
TABLE 261	ARMANDO ALVAREZ GROUP: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	252 
12.2.3	ACHILLES CORPORATION	254 
TABLE 262	ACHILLES CORPORATION: BUSINESS OVERVIEW	254 
TABLE 263	ACHILLES CORPORATION: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	254 
12.2.4	COVERFIELDS	256 
TABLE 264	COVERFIELDS: BUSINESS OVERVIEW	256 
TABLE 265	COVERFIELDS: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	256 
12.2.5	FKUR	257 
TABLE 266	FKUR: BUSINESS OVERVIEW	257 
TABLE 267	FKUR: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED	257 
TABLE 268	FKUR: DEALS	258 
12.2.6	WALKI GROUP OY	259 
12.2.7	TURFQUICK AB SWEDEN	260 
12.2.8	FILMORGANIC	261 
12.2.9	KINGFA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (INDIA) LIMITED	261 
12.2.10	GROWIT INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED	262 
*Details on Business Overview, Products/Solutions/Services Offered, Recent Developments, and MnM View (Key strengths/Right to Win, Strategic Choices Made, and Weaknesses and Competitive Threats) might not be captured in case of unlisted companies. 
13	ADJACENT AND RELATED MARKETS	263 
13.1	INTRODUCTION	263 
TABLE 269	ADJACENT MARKET	263 
13.2	LIMITATIONS	263 
13.3	AGRICULTURAL FILMS MARKET	263 
13.3.1	MARKET DEFINITION	263 
13.3.2	MARKET OVERVIEW	263 
TABLE 270	AGRICULTURAL FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2017–2022 (USD MILLION)	264 
TABLE 271	AGRICULTURAL FILMS MARKET, BY TYPE, 2023–2028 (USD MILLION)	264 
14	APPENDIX	265 
14.1	DISCUSSION GUIDE	265 
14.2	KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL	270 
14.3	CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS	272 
14.4	RELATED REPORTS	272 
14.5	AUTHOR DETAILS	273 |