Market Trends of Graphic Film Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Graphic Film Market according to our research experts:
Automotive Sector is Expected to Witness Significant Growth
- In the automotive industry, graphic film applications include vehicle wraps, cut graphics, and cut deals. In contrast, to cut vinyl, vehicle wraps are large sheets of self-adhesive vinyl without a particular shape of their own. These wraps cover across entire panels of the vehicle. The large-scale adoption of graphic films or wraps in vehicles has been driven by the need for protective and advertisement purposes and to provide a better look at the vehicles. Also, per the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA), one vehicle wrap can generate between 30,000 and 80,000 impressions daily. Moreover, according to Scotiabank, worldwide car sales grew to around 66.7 million automobiles in 2021, up from approximately 63.8 million units in 2020.
- Putting graphic film wraps on an automobile is a cheaper means of advertising than other forms of advertisement. According to the Outdoor Advertising Association of America, the vehicle wraps cost USD 0.15 per cost of thousand impressions (CPM). In contrast, the billboards cost USD 1.78 per PCM, radios cost USD 5.92 per CPM, and prime TV spots cost USD 20.54 per CPM. Thus, the lower cost of advertisement drives the growth of the market studied across the automotive sector.
- Many companies, such as 3M, Avery Dennison, and Lintec, among others, are innovating and offering products to the major automotive players in the market. For instance, Spandex launched the 3M Wrap Film Series 2080, an improved color-change vehicle wrap material. The film can be easily removed after the application to reveal a smooth finish, and any scratch on the protective layer will not be transferred to the film itself.
- Further developments in the form of Reflective Films, which provide added safety or visibility and special effect markings, are enhancing the night visibility of the concerned fleet. Such films are therefore required to meet the federal guidelines for road safety. Likewise, Reflective Tapes as pressure-sensitive formats have been launched in the market featuring high-quality, micro-prismatic retroreflective materials for additional night-time recognition.
- As far as window tints or films are concerned, these basically serve a wide range of purposes, from personal privacy/security to fleet advertisements. For instance, 3M Automotive Window Films are available in different tint levels to restrict 95% of visible light for privacy among passengers. Its Obsidian Series, FX-Hp, and Ceramic IR Film are some of the window films offered for automotive applications.
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Asia Pacific is Expected to Account for the Largest Market Share
- Growing demand for graphic films across the end-user industries, such as automotive, industrial, and e-commerce, is driving the market growth positively in the region. China is expected to hold a prominent share in Asia-Pacific. The increase may be attributed to high technological development, high disposable income, and good architecture and automotive industrial scenarios.
- The Chinese automotive industry has been growing rapidly, and the country plays an increasingly important role in the global automotive market. The government views its automotive industry, including the auto parts sector, as one of the prominent industries.
- Moreover, the Chinese government predicts that its automobile output may reach 35 million units by 2025. According to the IBEF, the Indian automotive industry is anticipated to reach USD 251.4-282.8 billion by 2026. Hence, growth in the automotive industry is expected to create scope for the market studied in the region. Moreover, rising interest in vehicle color change among consumers is anticipated to propel the demand for automotive wrap films in the region.
- The advertising industry in China has witnessed exponential development over the past few decades. Foreign brands and advertisements have become commonplace in the lives of the Chinese population today. Moreover, Chinese companies have been quick to adopt international advertising techniques and practices to create a huge impact on the domestic advertising market.
- Further, India is one of the fastest-growing construction markets in the region, and it is expected to spend around USD 13 trillion on the construction industry by 2030. The country's rapidly expanding population is generating significant housing project demand due to the increase in disposable income and urbanization. Over the forecast period, the growth of all the above end-user industries is expected to create opportunities for the market.
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