According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Stainless Steel Protection Film market size was valued at US$ 604 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 902 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 6.0% during review period.
A stainless steel protection film is a temporary layer applied to stainless steel surfaces to protect them from scratches, dirt, corrosion, and other forms of damage during fabrication, transportation, installation, and construction. This film is typically made from polyethylene (PE) or similar plastics and can be clear or colored.
In 2025, global Stainless Steel Protection Film production reached approximately 2,346.44 million Sqm, with an average global market price of around US$ 0.25 per Sqm.
The upstream of the stainless steel protection film supply chain consists of basic chemical raw material suppliers, including providers of substrate resins (polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride), acrylic ester adhesives, release paper, and functional additives (antistatic, weather-resistant, high-temperature resistant agents), as well as manufacturers of specialized production equipment such as coating machines and laminating machines, which provide core materials and production support for the midstream. The midstream involves stainless steel protection film manufacturers that undertake processes such as raw material proportioning, extrusion film-forming, adhesive coating, slitting and cutting, and performance testing. These manufacturers must comply with environmental protection policies to produce films of different specifications and functions, such as ultra-thin, high-temperature resistant, and anti-static types. The downstream connects to various links in the stainless steel industry chain, including stainless steel sheet producers, manufacturers of stainless steel products such as home appliances and sanitary ware, the construction and decoration industry, and new energy vehicle battery case producers.
The cost structure of stainless steel protection film is dominated by raw material costs, accounting for a total of 60%-70%. Among these, substrate resins such as polyethylene and polypropylene account for 42%-48%, acrylic ester adhesives account for 18%-22%, and functional additives will increase additional costs according to product positioning, such as anti-static and high-temperature resistant films. Due to the tightening of environmental policies, the penetration rate of environmentally friendly water-based adhesives is increasing, but their price is higher than that of traditional solvent-based products. The second largest component is production and processing costs, accounting for 15%-20%, covering equipment energy consumption, production line labor, equipment depreciation, and environmental protection technical transformation investment such as VOCs treatment equipment. R&D and testing costs account for 5%-8%, which are used to optimize product viscosity matching, improve weather resistance and wear resistance, and conduct compliance testing. The remaining 8%-12% is packaging and logistics costs (moisture-proof packaging, transportation losses) and operation and management costs.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Stainless Steel Protection Film market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Stainless Steel Protection Film market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (M Sqm), and average selling prices (US$/Sq m), 2021-2032
Global Stainless Steel Protection Film market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (M Sqm), and average selling prices (US$/Sq m), 2021-2032
Global Stainless Steel Protection Film market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (M Sqm), and average selling prices (US$/Sq m), 2021-2032
Global Stainless Steel Protection Film market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (M Sqm), and ASP (US$/Sq m), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Stainless Steel Protection Film
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Stainless Steel Protection Film market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include 3M, Dunmore, POLIFILM Group, Berry Global, Pregis, TianRun Film, Guangdong NB Technology, American Biltrite, Donlee New Materials Technology, Argotec, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Stainless Steel Protection Film market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
PP Protective Film
PE Protective Film
Others
Market segment by Adhesive Layer Type
Acrylic Adhesive Films
Silicone Adhesive Films
Other
Market segment by Thickness Specification
Ultra-thin Type (≤0.05mm)
Standard Type (0.05mm-0.12mm)
Heavy-duty Type (≥0.12mm)
Market segment by Application
Stainless Steel Plates
Home Appliances
Automotive
Others
Major players covered
3M
Dunmore
POLIFILM Group
Berry Global
Pregis
TianRun Film
Guangdong NB Technology
American Biltrite
Donlee New Materials Technology
Argotec
Haining Gaosheng Plastic Industry
TapeManBlue
Tilak Polypack
Presto Tape
Bischof+Klein
Sumiron
Novacel
Nitto Denko Corporation
Shenzhen Ritian Technology Co., Ltd.
Tesa
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Stainless Steel Protection Film product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Stainless Steel Protection Film, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Stainless Steel Protection Film from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Stainless Steel Protection Film competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Stainless Steel Protection Film breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Stainless Steel Protection Film market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Stainless Steel Protection Film.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Stainless Steel Protection Film sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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