Oriented polystyrene film (OPS film) is widely used in the packaging field. There are many production companies in my country.

There are many types of heat shrinkable films, including polyester film (PET), multi-layer coextruded polyolefin heat shrinkable film (POF), oriented polystyrene film (OPS), polyvinyl chloride film (PVC), etc. Oriented polystyrene film, also known as OPS film and oriented polystyrene heat shrink film, refers to a film obtained by directional stretching using general-purpose polystyrene (GPPS) as the main raw material. Oriented polystyrene film has the advantages of high rigidity, high strength, high transparency, good dimensional stability, and good gloss, and is widely used in the packaging field.

Molding is a key link in the production of oriented polystyrene film, and extrusion molding is the main molding method. The extrusion molding method uses general-purpose polystyrene as the main raw material, and the finished product is obtained through processes such as heating, extrusion, directional stretching, shaping, and cooling. General-purpose polystyrene is the core raw material of oriented polystyrene film. In recent years, with the advancement of technology, the production and quality of general-purpose polystyrene in my country have been continuously improved. While meeting the needs of the local market, the products are also sold overseas. The raw material advantage is oriented polystyrene. A good foundation has been laid for the development of the vinyl film industry.

According to the “2023-2028 China Oriented Polystyrene Film (OPS Film) Industry Market In-depth Research and Development Prospects Forecast Report》 shows that oriented polystyrene film has the advantages of being non-toxic, tasteless, green and environmentally friendly, and is widely used in the packaging field, including food packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, etc. Benefiting from the rapid economic development and the improvement of national production levels, the development speed of my country’s packaging industry has accelerated, driving the growth in demand for oriented polystyrene film applications. It is expected that in the future, with the gradual implementation of national environmental protection policies, the development prospects of my country’s oriented polystyrene film industry will continue to improve.

The global oriented polystyrene film market is mainly concentrated in European and American countries. Representative companies include DuPont of the United States, Sleever of France, Klockner of Germany, etc. Compared with overseas developed countries, my country’s oriented polystyrene film industry started late, but its development momentum is rapid. Local companies already have the ability to independently research and develop high-performance products.

There are many oriented polystyrene film manufacturers in my country, and the market competition is fierce. Hongtu New Materials, Jiayi Plastics, Huaye Packaging, Junshi New Plastics, etc. are the main players in my country’s oriented polystyrene film market. The main products of Huaye Packaging include oriented polystyrene film and biaxially oriented polypropylene film. It is a representative enterprise of new environmentally friendly material packaging films in my country.

Industry analysts said that driven by market demand, the development of my country’s oriented polystyrene film industry has accelerated. Benefiting from the sufficient supply of raw materials and the improvement of the technological innovation level of local enterprises, the output and quality of oriented polystyrene films in my country have continued to improve. It is expected that in the future, companies with mass production capabilities of high-performance oriented polystyrene films will occupy a larger space in the Chinese market.