Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Forecast to 2031 - Regional Analysis - by Type (White, Black, Additives, Color, Filler, and Others), Polymer (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polystyrene, and Others), and End-use Industry (Building and Construction, Automotive, Packaging, Agriculture, Electrical and Electronics, and Others)
The Asia Pacific masterbatch market was valued at US$ 6,203.48 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 9,825.88 million by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 5.9% from 2023 to 2031.
Strategic Initiatives by Key Market Players Boost Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market
Masterbatch manufacturers implement various strategic initiatives to maintain competitiveness, meet evolving customer demands, and capitalize on market opportunities. Masterbatch producers invest in research and development to innovate and introduce new products with enhanced properties, functionalities, and sustainable features. The product launches by key market players also include the development of formulations with improved color accuracy, dispersion properties, and specialty additives for specific applications.
In November 2023, Cabot Corporation launched REPLASBLAK, three circular black masterbatches with certified material. The product range includes REPLASBLAK rePE5475 100% circular black masterbatch, REPLASBLAK rePE5265 70% circular black masterbatch, and REPLASBLAK rePE5250 60% circular black masterbatch. In March 2023, Gerdau Graphene launched a graphene-enhanced Poly-G PE-07GM polyethylene masterbatch. The masterbatch is suitable for the production of films, profiles, and sheets formed through the extrusion processes. In 2022, Tosaf Compounds Ltd developed white masterbatches suitable for application in the hard and soft packaging for the food industry and components in the toys and cosmetics industries.
In December 2023, Ampacet Corporation launched ColorMark masterbatch, allowing customers to create permanent lettering and designs in intricate detail on dark plastic surfaces. The developed product is compatible with polypropylene; polystyrene; polycarbonate; polyamide; and other engineered resins used in injection molding, thermoforming, and sheet applications. In October 2023, Ampacet Corporation launched ProVital+ GermsClean, a medical-grade antimicrobial masterbatch. The developed product protects plastic components in healthcare facilities from the growth of microorganisms by preventing the proliferation of bacteria and fungi multiplication. Thus, rising product launches, innovations, research, and other strategic initiatives by market players are expected to create lucrative opportunities in the masterbatch market during the forecast period.
Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Overview
As per the International Trade Administration, total investments in China's infrastructure during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) are estimated to reach ~US$ 4.2 trillion. According to the National Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency, India allocated an investment budget of US$ 1.4 trillion in infrastructure under the National Infrastructure Pipeline by 2025, of which 18% accounted for roads and highways, 17% accounted for urban infrastructure, and 12% for railways. Masterbatch is used in various applications in the construction of commercial buildings, warehouses, and power stations. Key market players offer UV additive, anti-static and flame-retardant masterbatches, offering durability and extension of structure life.
According to the Japan Plastics Industry Federation, Japan produced more than 3 million metric tons of plastic products, of which plastic film and sheets accounted for a significant share by weight in 2022. Masterbatches are used in the manufacturing of automotive interior and exterior parts, offering several properties such as flame retardance, color dispersion, and UV stability. According to the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers report, motor vehicle production in Asia Pacific was estimated to be 48.96 million units in 2022. China has emerged as one of the largest electric vehicle markets globally, supported by government policies promoting electric vehicles. Masterbatches are widely used in the automotive and construction industries for various applications. Therefore, rising investments and production in the construction, plastic packaging, and automotive industries boost the masterbatch market growth.
Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Segmentation
The Asia Pacific masterbatch market is categorized into type, polymer, end-use industry, and country.
Based on type, the Asia Pacific masterbatch market is divided into white, black, additives, color, filler, and others. The white segment held the largest Asia Pacific masterbatch market share in 2023.
In terms of polymer, the Asia Pacific masterbatch market is segmented into polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polystyrene, and others. The polyethylene segment held the largest Asia Pacific masterbatch market share in 2023.
By end-use industry, the Asia Pacific masterbatch market is divided into building and construction, automotive, packaging, agriculture, electrical and electronics, and others. The packaging segment held the largest Asia Pacific masterbatch market share in 2023.
By country, the Asia Pacific masterbatch market is categorized into Australia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia Pacific. China dominated the Asia Pacific masterbatch market share in 2023.
Avient Corp, Ampacet Corporation, Cabot Corp, LyondellBasell Industries NV, Plastika Kritis SA, Penn Color Inc, Americhem, and FRILVAM SPA are some of the leading companies operating in the Asia Pacific masterbatch market.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
1.1 The Insight Partners Research Report Guidance
1.2 Market Segmentation
1.3 Limitations and Assumptions
2. Executive Summary
2.1 Key Insights
2.2 Market Attractiveness
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Coverage
3.2 Secondary Research
3.3 Primary Research
4. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Landscape
4.1 Overview
4.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.2.4 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
4.4 List of Vendors in the Value Chain
5. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market - Key Market Dynamics
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Growing Demand for Plastic Packaging in Emerging Economies
5.1.2 Rising Demand for Black Masterbatches from End-Use Industries
5.2 Market Restraints
5.2.1 Fluctuations in Raw Material Prices
5.3 Market Opportunities
5.3.1 Strategic Initiatives by Key Market Players
5.4 Future Trends
5.4.1 Adoption of Biodegradable and Compostable Masterbatch
5.5 Impact of Drivers and Restraints:
6. Masterbatch Market - Asia Pacific Market Analysis
6.1 Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Volume (Kilo Tons), 2023-2031
6.2 Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Volume Forecast and Analysis (Kilo Tons)
6.3 Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2023-2031
6.4 Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Forecast and Analysis
7. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Volume and Revenue Analysis - by Type
7.1 White
7.1.1 Overview
7.1.2 White: Masterbatch Market - Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
7.1.3 White: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
7.2 Black
7.2.1 Overview
7.2.2 Black: Masterbatch Market - Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
7.2.3 Black: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
7.3 Additives
7.3.1 Overview
7.3.2 Additives: Masterbatch Market - Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
7.3.3 Additives: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
7.4 Color
7.4.1 Overview
7.4.2 Color: Masterbatch Market - Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
7.4.3 Color: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
7.5 Filler
7.5.1 Overview
7.5.2 Filler: Masterbatch Market - Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
7.5.3 Filler: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
7.6 Others
7.6.1 Overview
7.6.2 Others: Masterbatch Market - Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
7.6.3 Others: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Revenue Analysis - by Polymer
8.1 Polyethylene
8.1.1 Overview
8.1.2 Polyethylene: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8.2 Polypropylene
8.2.1 Overview
8.2.2 Polypropylene: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8.3 Polyethylene Terephthalate
8.3.1 Overview
8.3.2 Polyethylene Terephthalate: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8.4 Polystyrene
8.4.1 Overview
8.4.2 Polystyrene: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
8.5 Others
8.5.1 Overview
8.5.2 Others: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Revenue Analysis - by End-use Industry
9.1 Building and Construction
9.1.1 Overview
9.1.2 Building and Construction: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9.2 Automotive
9.2.1 Overview
9.2.2 Automotive: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9.3 Packaging
9.3.1 Overview
9.3.2 Packaging: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9.4 Agriculture
9.4.1 Overview
9.4.2 Agriculture: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9.5 Electrical and Electronics
9.5.1 Overview
9.5.2 Electrical and Electronics: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
9.6 Others
9.6.1 Overview
9.6.2 Others: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
10. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market - Country Analysis
10.1 Asia Pacific
10.1.1 Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Breakdown by Key Countries, 2023 and 2031 (%)
10.1.1.1 Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Volume and Forecast and Analysis - by Country
10.1.1.2 Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Revenue and Forecast and Analysis -by Country
10.1.1.3 Australia Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
10.1.1.3.1 Australia Masterbatch Market Breakdown by Type
10.1.1.3.2 Australia Masterbatch Market Breakdown by Polymer
10.1.1.3.3 Australia Masterbatch Market Breakdown by End-use Industry
10.1.1.4 China Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
10.1.1.4.1 China Masterbatch Market Breakdown by Type
10.1.1.4.2 China Masterbatch Market Breakdown by Polymer
10.1.1.4.3 China Masterbatch Market Breakdown by End-use Industry
10.1.1.5 India Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
10.1.1.5.1 India Masterbatch Market Breakdown by Type
10.1.1.5.2 India Masterbatch Market Breakdown by Polymer
10.1.1.5.3 India Masterbatch Market Breakdown by End-use Industry
10.1.1.6 Japan Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
10.1.1.6.1 Japan Masterbatch Market Breakdown by Type
10.1.1.6.2 Japan Masterbatch Market Breakdown by Polymer
10.1.1.6.3 Japan Masterbatch Market Breakdown by End-use Industry
10.1.1.7 South Korea Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
10.1.1.7.1 South Korea Masterbatch Market Breakdown by Type
10.1.1.7.2 South Korea Masterbatch Market Breakdown by Polymer
10.1.1.7.3 South Korea Masterbatch Market Breakdown by End-use Industry
10.1.1.8 Rest of APAC Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
10.1.1.8.1 Rest of APAC Masterbatch Market Breakdown by Type
10.1.1.8.2 Rest of APAC Masterbatch Market Breakdown by Polymer
10.1.1.8.3 Rest of APAC Masterbatch Market Breakdown by End-use Industry
11. Competitive Landscape
11.1 Heat Map Analysis by Key Players
11.2 Company Positioning & Concentration
12. Industry Landscape
12.1 Overview
12.2 Expansion
12.3 Other Business Strategies
13. Company Profiles
13.1 Avient Corp
13.1.1 Key Facts
13.1.2 Business Description
13.1.3 Products and Services
13.1.4 Financial Overview
13.1.5 SWOT Analysis
13.1.6 Key Developments
13.2 Ampacet Corporation
13.2.1 Key Facts
13.2.2 Business Description
13.2.3 Products and Services
13.2.4 Financial Overview
13.2.5 SWOT Analysis
13.2.6 Key Developments
13.3 Cabot Corp
13.3.1 Key Facts
13.3.2 Business Description
13.3.3 Products and Services
13.3.4 Financial Overview
13.3.5 SWOT Analysis
13.3.6 Key Developments
13.4 LyondellBasell Industries NV
13.4.1 Key Facts
13.4.2 Business Description
13.4.3 Products and Services
13.4.4 Financial Overview
13.4.5 SWOT Analysis
13.4.6 Key Developments
13.5 Plastika Kritis SA
13.5.1 Key Facts
13.5.2 Business Description
13.5.3 Products and Services
13.5.4 Financial Overview
13.5.5 SWOT Analysis
13.5.6 Key Developments
13.6 Penn Color Inc
13.6.1 Key Facts
13.6.2 Business Description
13.6.3 Products and Services
13.6.4 Financial Overview
13.6.5 SWOT Analysis
13.6.6 Key Developments
13.7 Americhem
13.7.1 Key Facts
13.7.2 Business Description
13.7.3 Products and Services
13.7.4 Financial Overview
13.7.5 SWOT Analysis
13.7.6 Key Developments
13.8 FRILVAM SPA
13.8.1 Key Facts
13.8.2 Business Description
13.8.3 Products and Services
13.8.4 Financial Overview
13.8.5 SWOT Analysis
13.8.6 Key Developments
14. Appendix
14.1 About The Insight Partners
List of Tables
Table 1. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Segmentation
Table 2. Pigment Properties and Extruder Process Parameters
Table 3. List of Vendors
Table 4. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market - Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
Table 5. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Table 6. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market - Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons) - by Type
Table 7. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by Type
Table 8. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by Polymer
Table 9. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by End-use Industry
Table 10. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market - Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons) - by Country
Table 11. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by Country
Table 12. Australia Masterbatch Market -Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons) - by Type
Table 13. Australia Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by Type
Table 14. Australia Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by Polymer
Table 15. Australia Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by End-use Industry
Table 16. China Masterbatch Market -Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons) - by Type
Table 17. China Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by Type
Table 18. China Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by Polymer
Table 19. China Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by End-use Industry
Table 20. India Masterbatch Market -Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons) - by Type
Table 21. India Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by Type
Table 22. India Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by Polymer
Table 23. India Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by End-use Industry
Table 24. Japan Masterbatch Market -Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons) - by Type
Table 25. Japan Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by Type
Table 26. Japan Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by Polymer
Table 27. Japan Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by End-use Industry
Table 28. South Korea Masterbatch Market -Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons) - by Type
Table 29. South Korea Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by Type
Table 30. South Korea Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by Polymer
Table 31. South Korea Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by End-use Industry
Table 32. Rest of APAC Masterbatch Market -Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons) - by Type
Table 33. Rest of APAC Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by Type
Table 34. Rest of APAC Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by Polymer
Table 35. Rest of APAC Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million) - by End-use Industry
List of Figures
Figure 1. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Segmentation, by Country
Figure 2. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Figure 3. Ecosystem Analysis: Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market
Figure 4. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market - Key Market Dynamics
Figure 5. Indian Plastics Exports - by Product (2022-2023)
Figure 6. Crude Oil Prices in Accordance with Various Geopolitical and Economic Events (2000-2023)
Figure 7. Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
Figure 8. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Volume (Kilo Tons), 2023-2031
Figure 9. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2023-2031
Figure 10. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Share (%) - Type, 2023 and 2031
Figure 11. White: Masterbatch Market - Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 12. White: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 13. Black: Masterbatch Market - Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 14. Black: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 15. Additives: Masterbatch Market - Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 16. Additives: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 17. Color: Masterbatch Market - Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 18. Color: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 19. Filler: Masterbatch Market - Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 20. Filler: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 21. Others: Masterbatch Market - Volume and Forecast to 2031 (Kilo Tons)
Figure 22. Others: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 23. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Share (%) - Polymer, 2023 and 2031
Figure 24. Polyethylene: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 25. Polypropylene: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 26. Polyethylene Terephthalate: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 27. Polystyrene: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 28. Others: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 29. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Share (%) - End-use Industry, 2023 and 2031
Figure 30. Building and Construction: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 31. Automotive: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 32. Packaging: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 33. Agriculture: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 34. Electrical and Electronics: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 35. Others: Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 36. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Revenue, by Key Countries, (2023)(US$ Mn)
Figure 37. Asia Pacific Masterbatch Market Breakdown by Key Countries, 2023 and 2031 (%)
Figure 38. Australia Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 39. China Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 40. India Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 41. Japan Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 42. South Korea Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 43. Rest of APAC Masterbatch Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 44. Heat Map Analysis by Key Players
Figure 45. Company Positioning & Concentration
- Avient Corp
- Ampacet Corporation
- Cabot Corp
- LyondellBasell Industries NV
- Plastika Kritis SA
- Penn Color Inc
- Americhem
- FRILVAM SPA
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