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- What are plastic additives?
- Plastic/polymer additives are chemical substances added during the plastic production process to improve the characteristics of the plastic in terms of performance, processability, and appearance. Common plastic additives include plasticizers, stabilizers, antioxidants, UV absorbers, fillers, and more.
- What is the growth rate of plastic additives market?
- Plastic additives market from the plasticizers segment is estimated to register 5% CAGR from 2023 to 2032. Eco-friendly plasticizers are anticipated to be the future of plasticizer businesses as companies are focusing from an environmental perspective.
- What is the demand for plasticizers?
- Among the different types of plastics, demand for plasticizers is highest from polyvinyl chloride (PVC). In 2016, 2.14 million tonnes of plasticizers were used solely in films, followed closely by cables and profiles.
- Which industries use plastic additives?
- Several sectors including automotive, construction, textile, electrical & electronic, agricultural, and packaging, use plastic additives for multiple purposes. Increasing adoption of plastic is attributed to their exceptional properties is driving the demand for their derivatives in the market.
- What is plastic additives market size in 2023?
- Plastic Additives Market size surpassed USD 57.48 billion in 2023 and is poised to observe nearly 4.5% CAGR from 2024 to 2032. High adoption of plastic additives in the automotive sector will drive market development. Increasing use of plastic across various sectors due to its exceptional properties will influence market growth.
- Will plastic additives market gradually phase out flame retardants?
- Due to various laws, it is predicted that the market will gradually phase out these flame retardants. Plastic additives market from the plasticizers segment is estimated to register 5% CAGR from 2023 to 2032.
