Concentrates for Plastics: Ceresana Examines the World Market for Masterbatches

KONSTANZ, Germany - Sept. 13, 2022 - PRLog -- Small granules with a big effect: plastics only become colorful, durable and usable through the incorporation of additives. Therefore, granules with a high concentration of colorants, other additives or fillers, so-called masterbatches, are often added to the raw polymers in the production of plastics. Ceresana now publishes the third, completely revised edition of the "Masterbatches" market study.

Precise Dosing, Easy Processing

Masterbatches facilitate processing because granules allow the additives to be distributed more evenly in the raw polymer. Pre-mixed concentrates with precisely defined properties increase process reliability. They also allow the cost-effective purchase of raw polymers in large quantities, which can then be modified for specific applications. Color masterbatches contain pigments or dyes. Additive masterbatches contain, for example, stabilizers, antioxidants, antistatic agents, flame retardants or other plastic additives. Combination masterbatches with different additives are also possible. The concentrates are embedded in a polymer carrier material that is compatible with the plastic to be modified and, for example, complies with the regulations for medical devices, food contact or bioplastics.

Colored Masterbatches Are in Demand

The demand for masterbatches mirrors the global market for plastics: of the current revenues, around one third is generated in the Asia-Pacific region. Currently, granules with white pigments are the most widely used type of masterbatch: In 2021, around 1.4 million tonnes were sold worldwide. The plastics industry primarily uses the white pigment titanium dioxide (TiO2) to color toys, electrical appliances, automotive parts, furniture and plastic films, for example, but also to protect them against UV radiation. Titanium dioxide is followed by color masterbatches which include, for example, inorganic and organic pigments, as well as effect pigments. Carbon black (industrial carbon black) is usually used for the color black in plastics.

Current Market Data on Masterbatches

Chapter 1 provides a comprehensive analysis of the world market for plastics masterbatches - including forecasts up to 2031: the development of demand (in tonnes) and revenue (in USD and EUR) is presented for each region. The demand is given separately for the different masterbatch types: white masterbatches, black masterbatches, color masterbatches, additive masterbatches. In addition, the various application areas are examined individually: Packaging, Construction, Transportation, Electrical and Electronics, Industrial Products, other Applications.
In Chapter 2, the 16 most important countries are examined individually, including Germany, the USA, China, Japan and South Korea. Country-specific demand, demand per masterbatch type (white, black, colors, additives) and revenues are shown.
Chapter 3 provides a useful manufacturer directory of the 55 most important producers of plastic masterbatches.
Further information about the new market study „Masterbatches" (3rd edition): https://www.ceresana.com/en/market-studies/plastics/maste...