Key facts
- India exported US$2,028 million of plastic films & sheets in FY2024-25 (indianchemicalnews.com).
- Largest destinations by value: unavailable
- 1 production cluster mapped, in Dadra & Nagar Haveli; UP; Gujarat; Maharashtra.
- Market guides for 23 countries, each with destination requirements and transit times.
- Certifications available from the supply base: ISPM-15 fumigation / heat treatment, BRCGS Food Safety, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, EU REACH compliance.
- Typical minimum order: One 20' container per specification set (typical).
Product overview
India has large, modern BOPP lines in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Plastic films and sheets exports were about US$2 bn in FY2024-25 (PLEXCONCIL, chapters 3920/3921).
BOPP film is the base layer for snack and biscuit wrappers, labels, tapes and lamination. Converters buy by type (plain, one- or two-side heat-sealable, metallised, matte, white opaque), thickness (10-60 µm), width and core.
Export buyers are converters in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, South Asia and the Americas. Food-contact compliance (EU Reg. 10/2011, US FDA 21 CFR 177.1520) and consistent gauge are the key purchase criteria.
HS note: Metallised films can fall under 3920.20 or 3921.90 depending on construction - confirm with your broker.
Specifications
| Thickness | 10-60 µm (typical) |
|---|---|
| Width | Slit rolls from ~300 mm; mill rolls up to ~8 m (typical) |
| Core | 3 inch or 6 inch (typical) |
| Surface tension | ≥ 38 dyne/cm on treated side (typical) |
| Haze (transparent) | ≤ 2% (typical) |
| Metallised optical density | 2.0-2.8 (typical) |
| Coefficient of friction | 0.2-0.4 (typical) |
Typical commercial values. Final specifications are fixed per contract and verified by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Grades & variants
Plain transparent
For lamination, labels, tapes.
Heat-sealable (one/two side)
For overwrap and form-fill-seal packs.
Metallised (MET BOPP)
Barrier layer for snacks and confectionery.
Matte / pearlised / white opaque
Aesthetic and label films.
Packaging, MOQ & container loading
| Packing | Sizes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rolls | Slit rolls on 3/6 inch cores, wrapped and palletised on ISPM-15 pallets or in wooden crates | — |
Container load (estimate): 20' GP ~14-18 MT · 40' HC ~20-24 MT. Weight-limited; protect from heat and humidity
Customisation: Custom widths, cores, roll lengths and treatment levels
Where we source in India
Producing regions and manufacturing clusters our supplier network draws from.
Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Valsad, Bharuch
Maharashtra
Nashik, Aurangabad
ASSUMPTION - trade knowledge
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Silvassa plastics cluster
Market requirements by region
European Union
Food-contact films need a declaration of compliance under Reg. (EU) 10/2011 with migration testing. India lost EU GSP preferences for 2026-2028 (Implementing Reg. (EU) 2025/1909), so MFN duty applies; the EU-India FTA concluded on 27 Jan 2026 is not yet in force.
United States & Canada
US converters buy specialty grades; food-contact under FDA 21 CFR 177.1520. US duty on Indian goods as of 22 Oct 2026 (per our compliance research, secondary legal analysis): MFN rate plus a 10% Section 301 tariff in force since 24 Jul 2026; Section 232 goods (steel, aluminium, copper, autos/parts) pay the 232 rate instead. Re-verify before quoting landed cost.
Gulf (GCC)
Converters in the UAE and Saudi Arabia buy Indian BOPP with short transit times from Mundra/Nhava Sheva. India-UAE CEPA (in force 1 May 2022) gives preferential duty against a CEPA certificate of origin.
Africa
Growing snack and FMCG packaging demand in East and West Africa; Kenya PVoC may apply to packaging films.
General guidance, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with your customs broker or the regulator.
Quality control
- • Roll-wise test report (thickness, COF, dyne, haze/OD)
- • Food-contact migration test reports
- • Pre-shipment inspection on request
Certifications available
- • ISPM-15 fumigation / heat treatment
- • BRCGS Food Safety
- • ISO 9001
- • ISO 14001
- • EU REACH compliance
Held by the producing supplier for the specific lot; copies shared with the quote.
Shipping documents
- • Commercial invoice
- • Packing list
- • Bill of lading / airway bill
- • Certificate of origin (preferential where an FTA applies)
- • Test certificate per roll/lot
- • Food-contact compliance declaration (EU 10/2011, FDA)
- • ISPM-15 pallet certificate
Trade data
| Period | Flow | Value (USD mn) | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024-25 | India exportsLine: Plastic films & sheets | 2,028 | verified | indianchemicalnews.com |
Top destinations: unavailable
Export markets
Frequently asked questions
What thickness should I buy?
It depends on the structure: 12-20 µm for print or barrier layers, 20-40 µm for heat-seal and overwrap.
What does 'dyne level' mean?
Surface energy after corona treatment. Printing and lamination need at least about 38 dyne/cm, and it decays over time.
Is the film food-contact compliant?
Producers can provide EU 10/2011 and FDA declarations with migration test reports.
Can you supply mill rolls?
Yes, for converters who slit in-house; most export trade is slit rolls to width.
How is film protected in transit?
Rolls are stretch-wrapped, end-capped and crated or palletised, with desiccants for humid routes.
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