Market Study: Masterbatches
More than 4 million tonnes of plastic masterbatches were consumed worldwide in 2016. The masterbatches industry in Asia-Pacific accounted for about 40% of global demand in 2016. This region generated about one third of total revenues, North America almost 24% and Western Europe 19%. Ceresana expects total revenues generated with masterbatches to increase by 3.7% per year until 2024. The current study examines concentrates in a plastic matrix: white, black, other colors, and additives. While color masterbatches mainly serve to dye plastics, additive masterbatches improve the characteristics of these plastics. Many different additives can be combined, for example stabilizers, antioxidants, antistatic agents, and flame retardants.
The Study in Brief:
Chapter 1 provides a thorough presentation and analysis of the market for masterbatches in plastics – including forecasts up to 2024: Development of demand and revenues are presented for each region.
Chapter 2 examines the 16 largest countries of the market in more detail. Country-specific demand, demand per masterbatch type as well as revenues are depicted. Furthermore, demand per individual application areas is analyzed.
Chapter 3 offers a detailed analysis of application areas. Information is given on the six segments packaging, construction, transportation, electrical and electronics, industrial products, and other applications. This chapter examines the demand for masterbatches per country split by the respective sales market.
Chapter 4 looks at the several types of masterbatches: white, black, color, and additive.
Chapter 5 provides profiles of the largest manufacturers of masterbatches – clearly arranged according to contact details, turnover, profit, product range, production sites, and profile summary. In-depth profiles of 55 producers are given, including A. Schulman Inc., Alok Masterbatches Pvt. Ltd., Americhem Inc., Ampacet Corporation, Cabot Corporation, Clariant International Ltd, Gabriel-Chemie GmbH, Global Colors Group, Hubron International Ltd, Lehmann & Voss & Co. KG, PolyOne Corporation, Prayag Polytech Pvt. Ltd., RTP Company, and TOSAF Group Ltd.
