Market Insights
The Masterbatch Market was estimated to grow from USD 11.43 Billion in 2021 to USD 16.27 Billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 5.11% during the forecast period of 2022-2028.

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What are Masterbatch?
Masterbatch is an additive used for coloring plastics or imparting other properties to plastics during the manufacturing process. Masterbatches can be of various types such as color, white, black, additive, and filler. They are widely used in packaging, building & construction, consumer goods, automotive, textile, agriculture, and others. They are usually imparted with polymers such as PP, LDPE/LLDPE, HDPE, PVC, PUR, PET, PS, and others.
Masterbatch Market Features
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Market Size in 2021
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US$ 11.43 Billion
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Market Size in 2028
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US$ 16.27 Billion
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Market Growth by 2022-2028
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5.11% CAGR
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Base Year of Study
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2021
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Trend Period
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2017-2020
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Forecast Period
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2022-2028
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Dominant Region
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Asia-Pacific holds the largest market share of >31% of market in 2021.
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Segments Covered
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By Type (Color, White, Black, Additive, and Filler)
By Polymer Type (PP, LDPE/LLDPE, HDPE, PVC, PUR, PET, PS, and Others)
By Application Type (Packaging, Building & Construction, Consumer Goods, Automotive, Textile, Agriculture, and Others)
By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World)
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Market Drivers
The prime factors that are driving the masterbatch market are –
- The expanding packaging industry along with the organic growth of the building & construction, consumer goods, automotive, textile, and agriculture industries.
- The automotive industry's transition from metal to plastic will boost the market.
- Growing end-user markets such as packaging, automobiles, and healthcare.
- Rapid industrialization and continuing penetration of masterbatch via various types of colouring processes.

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Key Players
Some of the major players in the market are-
- Clariant AG
- Ampacet Corporation
- Cabot Corporation
- A. Schulman, Inc.
- Polyone Corporation
- Plastika Kritis S.A.
- Plastiblends India Ltd.
- Hubron International
- Tosaf Group
- Penn Color, Inc.
Segments Analysis
Type Trends
The Color Type held the largest share of the market in 2021 and is expected to remain dominant during the forecast period.
The market is segmented as color, white, black, additive, and filler. Increasing use of color masterbatch in packaging, building & construction, automotive, consumer goods, agriculture, and textile industries is the major factor behind the dominance of the segment.
Polymer Trends
The Polypropylene (PP) Segments holds the market share of >23.8% of market in 2021 and market is also expected to witness a healthy growth during the forecast period.
The market is segmented as PP, LDPE/LLDPE, HDPE, PVC, PUR, PET, PS, and Others. Polypropylene's demand as a carrier polymer is expected to rise due to its superior mechanical strength and flexibility. Polypropylene also improves surface quality. Because it is lightweight, it is utilised to replace metal components in the automotive sector. All of these reasons are projected to drive the polypropylene segment's growth during the forecast period.

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Application Trends
The Packaging Segment holds the largest share of >24.2% the market and is also expected to witness a healthy growth during the forecast period.
The market is segmented as packaging, building & construction, consumer goods, automotive, textile, agriculture, and others. Expanding range of packaging in a wide array of industries including building & construction, consumer goods, electricals & electronics, personal care, medical, household, and other industries is the major factor driving the growth of the segment.
Regional Analysis
Asia-Pacific holds the largest share >31% of market in 2021 and is fastest-growing market during the forecast period, with China, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, and India being the major countries with lucrative growth opportunities.
The growth of the market is majorly driven by significant economic development in the regions, rapidly expanding construction industry, and presence of huge consumer base.
North America and Europe are also expected to offer substantial growth opportunities during the forecast period.
The market is segmented into the following categories.
By Type
- Color
- White
- Black
- Additive
- Filler
By Polymer Type
- PP
- LDPE/LLDPE
- HDPE
- PVC
- PUR
- PET
- PS
- Others
By Application Type
- Packaging
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Automotive
- Textile
- Agriculture
- Others
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Report Features
This report provides market intelligence most comprehensively. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into the market dynamics and will enable strategic decision-making for the existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market.
Report – Features
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Market Segmentation
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04
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Regions Covered
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04
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Countries/Sub-Regions Covered
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17
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No. of Figures & Tables
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>120
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Company Profiles
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10
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- Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
- Environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
- Trend and forecast analysis.
- Segment trend and forecast.
- Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, product portfolio, Technology launches, etc.
- Attractive segments and associated growth opportunities.
- Emerging trends.
- Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
- Key success factors.
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We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.
Target Audience
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- Manufacturers
- Suppliers
- Distributors
- Organizations
- Government bodies
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