NAICS 326113 Quarterly Industry Report
Unsupported Plastics Film and Sheet Manufacturing
Comprehensive industry research for valuation professionals, business owners, buyers, and lenders
NAICS Code: 326113Sector: 32Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This Fair Market Value industry report for NAICS 326113 provides business owners, acquirers, and financial advisors with data-driven valuation insights for the unlaminated nonpackaging plastics film sector, drawing on data from the U.S. Census Bureau[5] and the Bureau of Labor Statistics[6]. The report aggregates transaction multiples, financial benchmarks, and market trends specific to NAICS 326113 establishments, supporting buy-sell agreements, succession planning, SBA-financed acquisitions, and litigation support engagements.
Industry Snapshot
Key metrics for the unsupported plastics film and sheet manufacturing industry.
Industry Definition & Overview
Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (NAICS 326113) encompasses establishments primarily engaged in converting plastics resins into plastics film and unlaminated sheet for non-packaging applications. Products include construction vapor barriers, agricultural mulch films, greenhouse films, geomembranes, protective masking films, window films, and industrial separator sheets. According to the U.S. Census Bureau[5], roughly 256 establishments operate within this classification, employing over 34,000 workers producing nonpackaging film and sheet products consumed across construction, agriculture, automotive, and industrial sectors.
Manufacturing methods include blown film extrusion for agricultural and construction films, cast extrusion for optical and specialty films, calendering for vinyl sheet products, and biaxial orientation for high-performance polyester and polypropylene films. The Bureau of Labor Statistics[6] tracks production occupations including extruder operators controlling film gauge and physical properties, calendar operators producing vinyl sheet, quality technicians testing thickness uniformity, tear resistance, and optical transmission properties, and maintenance mechanics supporting continuous extrusion operations.
Per the SBA Office of Advocacy[7], nonpackaging film producers operate across diverse market segments with different demand drivers. Construction activity levels influence vapor barrier and geomembrane demand. Agricultural cycles drive greenhouse film, mulch film, and silage wrap consumption. Automotive production rates affect protective masking film volumes. This market diversification provides some insulation from single-sector downturns, though resin price volatility remains a persistent profitability challenge across all product categories.
What's Included in This Industry
- Valuation multiples benchmarked to nonpackaging plastics film producers
- Revenue and EBITDA trends for domestic unlaminated film operations
- SBA lending data and financing terms for NAICS 326113 businesses
- Comparable transaction data from recent nonpackaging film company acquisitions
- Industry risk factors including resin costs, construction cycles, and agricultural demand
- Workforce composition and labor cost benchmarks for film extrusion operations
- Regional market analysis covering major nonpackaging film production centers
- Capital expenditure benchmarks for blown film lines and calendering equipment
- End-market diversification analysis across construction, agriculture, and industrial segments
- Owner compensation and discretionary earnings benchmarks
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Subsector | Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | 326 |
| Industry Group | Plastics Product Manufacturing | 3261 |
| NAICS Industry | Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing | 32611 |
| National Industry | Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing | 326113 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 326112 | Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing | Plastics packaging film manufacturers classified separately when producing film and sheet specifically designed for packaging applications rather than construction or industrial uses |
| 326130 | Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing | Laminated plastics plate, sheet, and shape producers distinguished from unlaminated film producers by their lamination bonding of multiple sheet layers into rigid products |
| 326111 | Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing | Plastics bag and pouch manufacturers classified separately when forming film into bags, though both industries share blown film extrusion technology and resin procurement |
| 325211 | Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing | Plastics material and resin producers manufacturing polyethylene, polypropylene, and PVC base resins consumed as primary raw material inputs for film extrusion |
| 326199 | All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing | All other plastics product manufacturers producing nonpackaging plastics products through processes other than film extrusion, serving overlapping industrial end markets |
| 326140 | Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing | Polystyrene foam product manufacturers producing rigid foam board and sheet products that compete with plastics film in construction insulation and protection applications |
Geographic Concentration
Top states by share of national establishments.
| # | State | % Est. | Total Est. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 10.3% | 44 |
| 2 | Texas | 8.2% | 35 |
| 3 | Ohio | 6.3% | 27 |
| 4 | Illinois | 6.1% | 26 |
| 5 | Georgia | 4.7% | 20 |
| 6 | Indiana | 4.5% | 19 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 4.5% | 19 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 4.2% | 18 |
| 9 | New Jersey | 4.2% | 18 |
| 10 | North Carolina | 4.0% | 17 |
% Of Establishments
0%
10%
Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau[3]
SBA Lending Summary
16
Total SBA Loans
$320K
Total Loan Volume
$20K
Average Loan Size
8 yrs
Average Loan Term
12.87%
Average Interest Rate
32
Jobs Supported
Source: SBA 7(a) Program Data, U.S. Small Business Administration — FY 2025[4]
Key Insight: Unlaminated nonpackaging film producers qualify as small businesses under the SBA size standards[8] for NAICS 326113, which set the threshold at 750 employees. The SBA 7(a) loan program[9] supports acquisitions of existing film extrusion operations and working capital for resin inventory, while the CDC/504 loan program[10] provides long-term fixed-rate financing for blown film extruders, calendering lines, biaxial orientation equipment, and facility expansions. Lenders evaluate end-market diversification, customer concentration, and resin purchasing agreements when underwriting nonpackaging film manufacturing loans.
Top SBA Lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company | 16 | $320K | $20K |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What types of businesses are classified under NAICS 326113?
NAICS 326113 covers manufacturers that convert plastics resins into film and unlaminated sheet for non-packaging applications. This includes producers of construction vapor barriers, agricultural mulch and greenhouse films, geomembranes, window tinting films, protective masking films, and industrial separator sheets. Per the U.S. Census Bureau[11], the classification excludes packaging film production, which falls under 326112.
How is the nonpackaging plastics film industry structured?
The industry segments by end market: construction films (vapor barriers, geomembranes, protective sheeting), agricultural films (greenhouse covers, mulch film, silage wrap), automotive films (protective masking, paint protection), and industrial films (separator sheets, release liners). Each segment has distinct demand drivers, specification requirements, and seasonal patterns. Construction and agriculture together account for the largest share of nonpackaging film consumption.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 326113?
The SBA classifies an unlaminated nonpackaging film manufacturer as a small business if it employs fewer than 750 workers, measured as the 24-month average of full-time and part-time employees across all locations. Per the SBA size standards table[8], this threshold applies for SBA loan eligibility and federal contracting small business set-asides.
What NAICS codes are most closely related to 326113?
Code 326112 is the closest related classification, covering packaging-grade film production using similar extrusion technology. Code 326130 covers laminated plastics plate and shapes. Market 326111 addresses bag converting operations. Code 326199 captures other plastics product manufacturing. Per the Census Bureau[11], the boundary between 326112 and 326113 rests on whether the film serves packaging or non-packaging end uses.
What industries interact most with nonpackaging film manufacturers?
Construction contractors and builders drive demand for vapor barriers, geomembranes, and protective sheeting. Agricultural operations consume greenhouse films, mulch films, and silage wraps. Automotive assembly plants use masking and protection films. Resin producers (325211) supply polyethylene feedstock. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics[6], employment in this subsector correlates with construction and agricultural activity cycles.
What specific activities fall under NAICS 326113?
Covered activities include blown film extrusion for agricultural and construction films, cast extrusion for specialty and optical films, calendering for vinyl and PVC sheet products, biaxial orientation for high-performance polyester films, surface treatment and corona treatment for adhesion improvement, and slitting and sheeting finished film to customer specifications. The classification covers unlaminated film only; laminated sheet production falls under 326130.
Are nonpackaging film manufacturers eligible for SBA loans?
Yes, nonpackaging film producers with fewer than 750 employees qualify for SBA financing. The SBA 7(a) program[9] covers business acquisitions and working capital, while the CDC/504 program[10] finances blown film extruders, calendering lines, and biaxial orientation equipment with long-term fixed-rate terms favorable to capital-intensive manufacturing operations.
Where are nonpackaging plastics film operations concentrated in the U.S.?
Production clusters near major construction and agricultural markets. Texas, California, and the Midwest host concentrations of film producers serving construction and farming regions. The Gulf Coast benefits from proximity to polyethylene resin suppliers. Per the Census Bureau[12], states with large agricultural sectors and active construction markets generally support more nonpackaging film manufacturing establishments.
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages bls.gov
- [2]U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census census.gov
- [3]U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns census.gov
- [4]U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA 7(a) Loan Program Data data.sba.gov
- [5]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [6]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [7]SBA Office of Advocacy advocacy.sba.gov
- [8]SBA size standards sba.gov
- [9]SBA 7(a) loan program sba.gov
- [10]CDC/504 loan program sba.gov
- [11]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [12]Census Bureau data.census.gov
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