Report Description

Global Sustainable Masterbatch market is expected to grow impressively through 2028 due to the growing demand from packaging and medical industry all over the world . The global sustainable plastic packaging market was valued at roughly USD 88 billion in 2021.

Masterbatch is a concentrated mixture of pigments, additives, or other components that are used to color or modify the properties of plastic materials. Sustainable masterbatch is an innovative and eco-friendly solution that has been gaining popularity in recent years due to its positive impact on the environment.

A solid or liquid additive called a masterbatch is used to transmit and enhance the qualities of packaging and plastic materials. Several end-use sectors, including building and construction, packaging, food, and beverages, among others, employ it extensively. It is also widely used in the automobile industry and aids businesses in producing affordable cars, which elevates the overall competence of the final product.

Sustainable Masterbatch is a concentrated mixture of product modernization polymers such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which are sourced from industrial and domestic waste and blended in with the current waste recycling facilities. These masterbatches are widely employed in a variety of end-user industries and applications, mostly to replace hazardous plastic and other materials.

Growing consumer interest in environment-friendly products has had a significant impact on the market for sustainable masterbatch. In accordance with this, the use of plastic in the automotive industry for the creation of lightweight vehicles also acts as a significant factor favoring the expansion of the sustainable masterbatch market throughout the forecast period. Additionally, the rising demand for attractively packaged food and beverages, the substitution of plastics for metal in automotive applications, and the rising popularity of bioplastics and biodegradable plastics are all factors that are positively influencing the development of the sustainable masterbatch market.

The substantial presence of numerous end-use industries, including automotive, packaging, building and construction, and consumer products, is the primary driver responsible for the market's expansion. However, increasing government regulations, many petroleum-based masterbatch producers, and the accessibility of low-cost, low-quality products could significantly slowdown the development of the sustainable masterbatch market during the forecast period. Meanwhile, increasing use of recycled plastic and the non-biodegradability of plastics could pose a threat to the market's expansion during that time.

Another benefit of sustainable masterbatch is that it can help to reduce the cost of plastic production. Sustainable masterbatch is often less expensive than traditional masterbatch, as it requires less energy and resources to produce. This can make it a cost-effective solution for companies that are looking to reduce their environmental impact while also maintaining their profitability.

Additionally, rising R&D in sustainable masterbatch, rising demand for biodegradable masterbatch, rapid technological advancements and coatings, and growing applications for PLA-based plastics will all provide the sustainable masterbatch market with a variety of growth opportunities during the forecast period.

Growing Demand for Eco Friendly Solutions and Government Solutions are Driving Market Growth

One of the main drivers of the sustainable masterbatch market is the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions. Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the impact that plastic products have on the environment and are looking for more sustainable alternatives. Sustainable masterbatch is an excellent solution for manufacturers looking to reduce the environmental impact of their products without sacrificing performance or quality.

Another important driver of the sustainable masterbatch market is government regulations and initiatives. Many countries around the world have implemented regulations to reduce the use of single-use plastics and encourage the use of sustainable materials. For example, the European Union has set a target of achieving 55% recycled plastic in all plastic packaging by 2030. These regulations are driving demand for sustainable masterbatch, as manufacturers look for ways to meet these new requirements.

In addition to government regulations, there is also growing pressure from consumers and other stakeholders for companies to adopt more sustainable practices. This includes everything from reducing plastic waste to using renewable energy sources. Sustainable masterbatch can help companies meet these sustainability goals by providing an eco-friendly solution for their plastic products.

Increased Investment in Research and Development and Technological Advancements is Driving Market Growth

Technological advancements have also played a significant role in the growth of the sustainable masterbatch market. There have been many innovations in recent years that have made it possible to produce sustainable masterbatch at a lower cost and with better performance characteristics. For example, new bio-based materials and biodegradable additives have been developed that provide the same benefits as traditional masterbatch, but with a reduced environmental impact.

Finally, the sustainable masterbatch market is also benefiting from increased investment and research and development. Many companies are investing in new technologies and solutions to meet the growing demand for sustainable products. This is leading to the development of new and innovative sustainable masterbatch solutions that are more effective and eco-friendlier than ever before.

Cost of Raw Materials and Lack of Standardization is Hampering Market Growth

One of the main challenges faced by the sustainable masterbatch market is the cost of producing these materials. Sustainable masterbatch is typically made from natural materials such as starch, which can be more expensive than traditional petrochemical-based masterbatch. This cost difference can make it difficult for companies to justify the switch to sustainable masterbatch, especially if they are not able to pass on the additional costs to their customers.

Another challenge faced by the sustainable masterbatch market is the lack of standardization and regulation in the industry. There is currently not a universally recognized standard for what constitutes sustainable masterbatch, and this lack of clarity can make it difficult for companies to know which products to choose. Additionally, there is no regulatory framework in place to ensure that sustainable masterbatch is being produced and marketed accurately, which can lead to consumer confusion and mistrust.

In addition to these challenges, the sustainable masterbatch market also faces competition from other sustainable materials. For example, biodegradable plastics and compostable materials are also gaining popularity as alternatives to traditional plastics. While these materials may not be suitable for all applications, they do offer a viable alternative for many companies.

Recent Developments

  • Biodegradable and compostable masterbatches: One of the most significant developments in the sustainable masterbatch market has been the introduction of biodegradable and compostable masterbatches. These masterbatches are made from natural materials such as starch and cellulose, and they can be broken down by microorganisms in the environment. This has led to the creation of more environment-friendly plastics, which can reduce the amount of plastic waste that ends up in landfills and oceans.
  • Recyclable masterbatches: Another important development in the sustainable masterbatch market has been the development of recyclable masterbatches. These masterbatches are designed to be easily separated from other materials during the recycling process, making it easier to recycle plastic products. This can help to reduce the amount of plastic waste that is generated and improve the sustainability of the plastics industry.
  • Renewable energy use in production: Many masterbatch manufacturers are now using renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power to power their production facilities. This reduces their carbon footprint and helps to make the masterbatch production process more sustainable.
  • Use of recycled materials: Some masterbatch manufacturers are using recycled materials in the production of their masterbatches. This can help to reduce the amount of waste generated by the plastics industry and promote a circular economy.
  • Increased focus on sustainability: There has been a growing awareness of the importance of sustainability in the plastics industry over the past few years. Many companies are now prioritizing sustainability in their operations, and this has led to a greater focus on sustainable masterbatch production.
  • Collaboration and partnerships: Many companies in the masterbatch industry are now collaborating and forming partnerships with other companies and organizations to promote sustainability. This has led to the development of new technologies and materials, as well as the sharing of best practices and knowledge.


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Market Segmentation

Global Sustainable Masterbatch Market is segmented based on product type, application, and region. Based on product type , the market is further categorized into Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polybutylene adipate-co-Terephthalate (PBAT), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Starch Blends, Polyethylene (PE), Others. Based on the application, the market is further segmented into Packaging, Medical, Automotive, Agriculture, and Others. Based on region, the market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa.

Market Players

BASF SE, Cabot Corporation, Avient Corporation, Ampacet Corporation, Sukano AG , Gabriel-Chemie Gesellschaft m.b.H.., Tosaf Compounds Ltd , Astra Polymers., Akro Plastic GmbH, and Rapid Colour Services Ltd. are some of the key players in the global Sustainable Masterbatch market.

Attribute

Details

Base Year

2022

Historic Data

2018 – 2021

Estimated Year

2023

Forecast Period

2024 – 2028

Quantitative Units

Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Units, and CAGR for 2018-2022 and 2023-2028

Report coverage

Revenue forecast, volume forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends

Segments covered

Product Type

Application

Regional scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa

Country scope

United States, Mexico, Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, China, India, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE

Key companies profiled

BASF SE, Cabot Corporation, Avient Corporation, Ampacet Corporation, Sukano AG , Gabriel-Chemie Gesellschaft m.b.H.., Tosaf Compounds Ltd. , Astra Polymers., Akro Plastic GmbH, Rapid Colour Services Ltd.

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Report Scope:

In this report, global Sustainable Masterbatch market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends, which have also been detailed below:

  • Sustainable Masterbatch Market, By Product Type:
    • Polylactic Acid (PLA)
    • Polybutylene adipate-co-Terephthalate (PBAT)
    • Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
    • Starch Blends
    • Polyethylene (PE)
    • Others
  • Sustainable Masterbatch Market, By Application:
    • Packaging
    • Medical
    • Automotive
    • Agriculture
    • Others
  • Sustainable Masterbatch Market, By Region:
    • North America
      • United States
      • Mexico
      • Canada
    • Europe
      • France
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
      • Spain
      • Italy
    • Asia-Pacific
      • China
      • India
      • South Korea
      • Japan
      • Singapore
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Colombia
    • Middle East & Africa
      • South Africa
      • Saudi Arabia
      • UAE

Competitive landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in Global Sustainable Masterbatch market.

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Table of content

1.    Product Overview

1.1.  Market Definition

1.2.  Scope of the Market

1.2.1.     Markets Covered

1.2.2.     Years Considered for Study

1.2.3.     Key Market Segmentations

2.    Research Methodology

2.1.  Objective of the Study

2.2.  Baseline Methodology

2.3.  Key Industry Partners

2.4.  Major Association and Secondary Sources

2.5.  Forecasting Methodology

2.6.  Data Triangulation & Validation

2.7.  Assumptions and Limitations

3.    Executive Summary

3.1.  Overview of the Market

3.2.  Overview of Key Market Segmentations

3.3.  Overview of Key Market Players

3.4.  Overview of Key Regions/Countries

3.5.  Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

4.    Voice of Customer

5.    Global Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

5.1.  Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1.     By Value & Volume

5.2.  Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1.     By Product Type (Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polybutylene adipate-co-Terephthalate (PBAT), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Starch Blends, Polyethylene (PE), Others)

5.2.2.     By Application (Packaging, Medical, Automotive, Agriculture, Others)

5.2.3.     By Company (2022)

5.2.4.     By Region

5.3.  Product Market Map

5.4.  Pricing Analysis

6.    North America Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

6.1.  Market Size & Forecast          

6.1.1.     By Value & Volume

6.2.  Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1.     By Product Type

6.2.2.     By Application

6.2.3.     By Country

6.3.  Pricing Analysis

6.4.  North America: Country Analysis

6.4.1.     United States Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

6.4.1.1.         Market Size & Forecast

6.4.1.1.1.             By Value & Volume

6.4.1.2.         Market Share & Forecast

6.4.1.2.1.             By Product Type

6.4.1.2.2.             By Application

6.4.2.     Mexico Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

6.4.2.1.         Market Size & Forecast

6.4.2.1.1.             By Value & Volume

6.4.2.2.         Market Share & Forecast

6.4.2.2.1.             By Product Type

6.4.2.2.2.             By Application

6.4.3.     Canada Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

6.4.3.1.         Market Size & Forecast

6.4.3.1.1.             By Value & Volume

6.4.3.2.         Market Share & Forecast

6.4.3.2.1.             By Product Type

6.4.3.2.2.             By Application

7.    Europe Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

7.1.  Market Size & Forecast          

7.1.1.     By Value & Volume

7.2.  Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1.     By Product Type

7.2.2.     By Application

7.2.3.     By Country

7.3.  Pricing Analysis

7.4.  Europe: Country Analysis

7.4.1.     France Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

7.4.1.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.4.1.1.1.             By Value & Volume

7.4.1.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.4.1.2.1.             By Product Type

7.4.1.2.2.             By Application

7.4.2.     Germany Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

7.4.2.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.4.2.1.1.             By Value & Volume

7.4.2.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.4.2.2.1.             By Product Type

7.4.2.2.2.             By Applications

7.4.3.     United Kingdom Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

7.4.3.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.4.3.1.1.             By Value & Volume

7.4.3.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.4.3.2.1.             By Product Type

7.4.3.2.2.             By Application

7.4.4.     Italy Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

7.4.4.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.4.4.1.1.             By Value & Volume

7.4.4.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.4.4.2.1.             By Product Type

7.4.4.2.2.             By Application

7.4.5.     Spain Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

7.4.5.1.         Market Size & Forecast

7.4.5.1.1.             By Value & Volume

7.4.5.2.         Market Share & Forecast

7.4.5.2.1.             By Product Type

7.4.5.2.2.             By Application

8.    Asia-Pacific Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

8.1.  Market Size & Forecast          

8.1.1.     By Value & Volume

8.2.  Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1.     By Product Type

8.2.2.     By Application

8.2.3.     By Country

8.3.  Pricing Analysis

8.4.  Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis

8.4.1.     China Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

8.4.1.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.4.1.1.1.             By Value & Volume

8.4.1.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.4.1.2.1.             By Product Type

8.4.1.2.2.             By Application

8.4.2.     India Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

8.4.2.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.4.2.1.1.             By Value & Volume

8.4.2.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.4.2.2.1.             By Product Type

8.4.2.2.2.             By Application

8.4.3.     South Korea Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

8.4.3.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.4.3.1.1.             By Value & Volume

8.4.3.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.4.3.2.1.             By Product Type

8.4.3.2.2.             By Application

8.4.4.     Japan Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

8.4.4.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.4.4.1.1.             By Value & Volume

8.4.4.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.4.4.2.1.             By Product Type

8.4.4.2.2.             By Application

8.4.5.     Australia Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

8.4.5.1.         Market Size & Forecast

8.4.5.1.1.             By Value & Volume

8.4.5.2.         Market Share & Forecast

8.4.5.2.1.             By Product Type

8.4.5.2.2.             By Application

9.    South America Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

9.1.  Market Size & Forecast          

9.1.1.     By Value & Volume

9.2.  Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1.     By Product Type

9.2.2.     By Application

9.2.3.     By Country

9.3.  Pricing Analysis

9.4.  South America: Country Analysis

9.4.1.     Brazil Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

9.4.1.1.         Market Size & Forecast

9.4.1.1.1.             By Value & Volume

9.4.1.2.         Market Share & Forecast

9.4.1.2.1.             By Product Type

9.4.1.2.2.             By Application

9.4.2.     Argentina Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

9.4.2.1.         Market Size & Forecast

9.4.2.1.1.             By Value & Volume

9.4.2.2.         Market Share & Forecast

9.4.2.2.1.             By Product Type

9.4.2.2.2.             By Application

9.4.3.     Colombia Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

9.4.3.1.         Market Size & Forecast

9.4.3.1.1.             By Value & Volume

9.4.3.2.         Market Share & Forecast

9.4.3.2.1.             By Product Type

9.4.3.2.2.             By Application

10.  Middle East and Africa Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

10.1.              Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1.  By Value & Volume

10.2.              Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1.  By Product Type

10.2.2.  By Application

10.2.3.  By Country

10.3.              Pricing Analysis

10.4.              MEA: Country Analysis

10.4.1.  South Africa Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

10.4.1.1.      Market Size & Forecast

10.4.1.1.1.           By Value & Volume

10.4.1.2.      Market Share & Forecast

10.4.1.2.1.           By Product Type

10.4.1.2.2.           By Application

10.4.2.  Saudi Arabia Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

10.4.2.1.      Market Size & Forecast

10.4.2.1.1.           By Value & Volume

10.4.2.2.      Market Share & Forecast

10.4.2.2.1.           By Product Type

10.4.2.2.2.           By Application

10.4.3.  UAE Sustainable Masterbatch Market Outlook

10.4.3.1.      Market Size & Forecast

10.4.3.1.1.           By Value & Volume

10.4.3.2.      Market Share & Forecast

10.4.3.2.1.           By Product Type

10.4.3.2.2.           By Application

11.  Market Dynamics

11.1.              Drivers

11.2.              Challenges

12.  Market Trends & Developments

12.1.              Merger & Acquisition

12.2.              Product Development

12.3.              Recent Developments

13.  Porters Five Forces Analysis

13.1.              Competition in the Industry

13.2.              Potential of New Entrants

13.3.              Power of Suppliers

13.4.              Power of Customers

13.5.              Threat of Substitute Products

14.  Competitive Landscape

14.1.              Business Overview

14.2.              Company Snapshot

14.3.              Products & Services

14.4.              Financials (As Reported)

14.5.              Recent Developments

14.5.1.  BASF SE

14.5.2.  Cabot Corporation

14.5.3.  Avient Corporation

14.5.4.  Ampacet Corporation

14.5.5.  Sukano AG

14.5.6.  Gabriel-Chemie Gesellschaft m.b.H.

14.5.7.  Tosaf Compounds Ltd

14.5.8.  Astra Polymers.

14.5.9.  Akro Plastic GmbH

14.5.10.                Rapid Colour Services Ltd

15.  Strategic Recommendations

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Frequently asked questions

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Rising demand from packaging and medical industry are primarily driving the Global Sustainable Masterbatch market.

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BASF SE, Cabot Corporation, Avient Corporation, Ampacet Corporation, Sukano AG , Gabriel-Chemie Gesellschaft m.b.H.., Tosaf Compounds Ltd , Astra Polymers., Akro Plastic GmbH, and Rapid Colour Services Ltd. are some of the key players in the Global Sustainable Masterbatch Market.

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Asia Pacific is expected to hold the largest market share over the next five years owing to the booming food and beverages industry.

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Packaging segment is expected to remain dominant in the global Sustainable Masterbatch market during the forecast period.