What it is
Multi-layer films (PET, BOPP, polyethylene, foil) bonded together and printed, then slit into rolls or made into pouches for food, shampoo sachets and detergents.
2-layer and 3-layer laminatesCo-extruded multilayer filmPouches: stand-up, centre-seal, three-side seal
Where India produces it
- Madhya PradeshIndore
Indore plastic packaging cluster: films, bags and woven sacks.
Where imports come from
India imported plastic film and sheet (HS 3920) worth US$ 2,078.62 million in 2025-26.
- China — US$ 897.63 million of imports under HS 3920 in 2025-26.
- Thailand — US$ 279.45 million of imports under HS 3920 in 2025-26.
- Vietnam — US$ 224.79 million of imports under HS 3920 in 2025-26.
Rules before you buy or sell
- Plastic packaging brand owners, producers and importers must register for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) under the Plastic Waste Management Rules on the CPCB portal.
- Food-contact packaging must meet FSSAI's Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations.
Storage and handling
Store rolls on racks or stands, not on their sides, in a cool room; keep solvent-based inks and adhesives in a fire-safe store.
Businesses that use it
Laminated Flexible Packaging →Three-Layer Co-Extruded Blown Film →Snack Pouch Packing Unit →Laminated Tube Manufacturing →Rotogravure Printing on Flexible Packaging →