Industry Overview - The plastic flexible packaging industry in China utilizes resins such as PP, PE, and PVC to produce various films like BOPP and BOPET, widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, and clothing sectors [1][2] - Products are typically composed of a base layer, functional layer, and heat-seal layer, with varying performance requirements based on end-use applications [1] Current Industry Status - From 2020 to 2025, plastic film prices are expected to rise initially and then decline, with an overall downward trend by 2025; BOPA prices are the highest [2][20] - Profit margins have been shrinking over the past five years, with an anticipated overall negative margin in 2024 and 2025, particularly for BOPA [2][25] - The industry is concentrated in East, South, and North China, with Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Guangdong as core production areas; new production lines in Central and Southwest China are filling gaps [2][31] Future Development Directions - The industry is expected to see six major trends: increased scale, accelerated integration of the supply chain, focus on differentiated development, elimination of less efficient production facilities, emphasis on park-based development, and active exploration of overseas markets [3] Market Forecast - Supply and demand will dominate the market in Q4 2025 and 2026, with macro policies and demand being significant influencing factors; international crude oil prices may decline, leading to seasonal fluctuations in plastic film prices [4]