New study reports the surge of agricultural films sales

According to a recent study, agriculture films sales are estimated to exceed 4300 tons in 2019, recording a year-on-year growth at more than 4.0% over 2018.

The gains in the agricultural films industry are influenced by numerous factors, such as the development of biodegradable and eco-friendly alternatives, and the introduction of affordable machines for the fast yet efficient laying down of films on a large scale.

The report (Agricultural Films Market by Fact.MR), which tracked the agricultural films market for the period 2019 to 2028, found that mulch plastic films are preferred over other agricultural film variants, with sales in 2019 estimated at over 2200 tons. Comparatively larger sales of mulch plastic films can be backed by its effectiveness in increasing farmland yield.

In addition, mulch plastic films have gained widespread acceptance among farmers worldwide, as it facilitates creating favorable microclimatic conditions for accelerating the growth of crops. They complement the use of drip irrigation and polymer-based fertilizer release practices, enabling easy and time-effective production of high-quality agricultural produce.