Dublin, May 24, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Markets for Plastics Additives" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This Market Is Estimated to Grow from Nearly $50.6 Billion in 2016 to $64.6 Billion by 2021 Plastics and plastics products affect many activities of daily life. Most consumer goods, including luxury items, contain plastics in one form or another. The growing economy and consumer spending on goods containing plastics further support demand for plastics. Research efforts are ongoing, and innovations in plastics are expected to continue to replace many conventional materials. As a result, the outlook for the plastics market is a very positive one. Additives used to modify the properties and enhance the performance of plastics contribute to their success. Improvements in the performance of plastics would not have been possible without the use of additives in the processing of polymers. From 2002 to 2007, the plastics industry in developed countries experienced reduced profit margins, due to rapidly increasing feedstock prices, product life cycle maturity, loss of market share to emerging markets, and regulatory pressures. In 2007, the plastics industry regained some of its profitability; however, the global recession, in the second half of 2008, resulted in decreased production of plastics and subsequently a decrease in demand for plastics additives. These decreases continued through 2009. The plastics industry recovered in 2010 and subsequently so did the market for plastics additives. In 2015 and 2016, the plastics industry has regained its momentum and is poised for a greater future, which will further stimulate the plastics additives industry. An increase in the construction of homes and other building structures and new design trends in housing construction have increased the market for the most commonly used type of plastics, polyvinyl chloride, and subsequently has increased demand for plastics additives such as the plasticizers used in PVC formulation. Additionally, sales of rigid PVC products are growing more quickly than flexible PVC, and this is expected to increase the market for additives such as impact modifiers and lubricants. Plasticizers are the most commonly used type of plastics additive, and their use is connected to the increase in the market for flexible PVC products. While phthalates are currently the most widely used plasticizer, phthalates with improved safety profiles will likely replace toxic compounds such as diethylhexyl phthalate. The second most widely used additive, flame retardants, will experience very strong growth due to the surging electrical and electronics market. Report Includes:
- 75 data tables and 15 additional tables
- An overview of the global as well as regional markets for plastics additives
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2016 to 2017, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2022
- Evaluation of the market's dynamics, specifically growth drivers, inhibitors, and opportunities
- Insight into the supply and pricing of raw materials, as well as information concerning the basic feedstock of various plastics additives
- Information about the environmental and regulatory aspects of different types of plastics additives
- A look at the effects of various factors on the supply chain, value, and demand for plastics additives
- Comprehensive company profiles of major players in the market, including Adeka Corp., BASF SE, Chevron Phillips Chemical Co., The Dow Chemical Co., Eastman Chemical Co., Holliday Pigments SA, KOLON Plastics Inc., Lucite International Ltd., Mitsui Chemicals Inc., Regain Polymers Ltd. and Wilshire Technologies, Inc.
Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Summary and Highlights 3 Market and Technology Background Industry Concepts Importance of the Industry Life Cycle Assessment of Plastics Additives Life Cycle Stages of Plastics Additives Technology Life Cycle History of Plastics and Plastics Additives Bakelite Polystyrene and PVC Nylon Acrylic, Polyethylene, etc. Development of Plastics Additives Recent Developments in Plastics Additives Key Material-Related Trends in Additives Key Environmental Trends in Additives Regulatory Issues Regulations in the Use of Plastics Additives Regulatory Areas in Plastics Processing Government Regulations 4 Market for Plastics Additives by Technology Importance of Plastics and the Plastics Industry Global Production of Plastics Global Production of Plastics in Various Regions Global Market for Plastics Additives Global Market for Plasticizers Global Market for Flame Retardants Global Market for Heat Stabilizers Global Market for Fillers Global Market for Impact Modifiers Global Market for Antioxidants Global Market for Colorants Global Market for Lubricants Global Market for Light Stabilizers Global Market for Blowing Agents Global Market for Biocides Global Market for Antistatic Agents Global Market for Miscellaneous Plastics Additives 5 Market for Plastics Additives by Application Global Market for Applications of Plastics Additives Regional Market for Applications of Plastics Additives Plasticizer Application Markets Flame Retardant Application Markets Heat Stabilizer Application Markets Filler Application Markets Impact Modifier Application Markets Antioxidant Application Markets Colorant Application Markets Lubricant Application Markets Light Stabilizer Application Markets Blowing Agents Application Markets Biocides Application Markets Antistatic Agent Application Markets Application Markets for Miscellaneous Additives 6 Technology Overview of Plastics and Their Manufacture Overview of the Plastics Industry Main Classification of Plastics Thermoplastics Thermosets Different Types of Plastics Common Plastics Special-Purpose Plastics Plastics Additives Classification of Plastics Additives Process Additives Functional Additives Description of Plastics Additives Plasticizers Internal and External Plasticizers Types of Plasticizers Phthalate Applications Flame Retardants Applications of Flame Retardants Heat Stabilizers Fillers Basic Properties of Fillers Types of Fillers Common Fillers in Plastics Impact Modifiers Antioxidants Types of Antioxidants Applications of Antioxidants Colorants Choice of Colorants Lubricants Types of Lubricants Light Stabilizers Applications of Light Stabilizers in Polyolefins Applications of Light Stabilizers in Other Polymers Blowing Agents Applications of Blowing Agents Biocides Antistatic Agents Applications of Antistatic Additives Miscellaneous Additives Fragrances (Odorants and Deodorants) Antiblocking Additives Slip Additives Antifog Agents Mold Release Agents Coupling Agents Dispersion Aids Viscosity Depressants Flow Improvers Metal Deactivators Reinforcements Nucleating Agents Wetting Agents Low-Profile Additives Thickening Agents Defoaming Agents and Foaming Agents Emulsifiers Cross-linking Agents Bioadditives Biodegradable Plastics Biodegradable Plastics Additives Applications of Plastics Additives in Automobiles Developments in the Use of Plastics in Automobiles Plastics Additives in Other Transportation Applications Plastics in Packaging Plastics in Building and Construction Applications Plastics in Electrical and Electronics Applications Plastics in Appliances Plastics in Medical Applications Plastics in Miscellaneous Applications Patent Analysis 7 Industry Structure and Competitive Analysis Overview Factors Affecting the Plastics Additives Industry Acquisitions and Mergers Globalization New Technology and Product Development Intermaterial Competitive Trends Health and Environmental Issues Resin Production/Demand and Pricing of Feedstocks End-Use Applications Emerging Economies Supply Chain Shifts Factors Influencing Growth Opportunities Mergers and Acquisitions in the Plastics Industry New Developments in Plastics Additives Development of New Types of Plastics Additives 8 Profiles of Plastics Additives Manufacturers
- 4Plas Ltd
- A&C Catalysts
- Accurel Systems
- Addiplast Sas
- Adeka Corp.
- Adell Plastics Inc.
- Admajoris
- Advanced Elastomer Systems Lp
- Advansource Biomaterials Corp.
- Aei Compounds Ltd.
- Aekyung Chemical Co. Ltd.
- AGC Chemicals Americas Inc.
- Akcros Chemicals Ltd.
- Akro-Plastics Gmbh
- Akzonobel Nv
- Albemarle Corp.
- Albis Plastics Gmbh
- Amco Polymers Llc
- American Polymers Corp.
- Ampacet Corp.
- Anhui Wanwei Group Co. Ltd.
- Arkema Inc.
- Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corp.
- Asahi Kasei Plastics North America Inc.
- Ascend Performance Materials Operations Llc
- Ashley Polymers Inc.
- Asia Polymer Corp.
- Astra Polymers Compounding Co. Ltd.
- Auriga Polymers
- Aurora Plastics Inc.
- Avantium Technologies Bv
- Axel Plastics Research Laboratories Inc.
- Axiall Corp.
- Bamberger Polymers Inc.
- Baerlocher Gmbh
- Basf SE
- Bayer AG
- Bayshore Vinyl Compounds
- B.I. Chemicals Inc.
- Biocote Ltd.
- Biome Bioplastics Ltd.
- Bio-Tec Environmental Llc
- Birch Plastics Inc
- Blackwell Plastics
- Borealis AG
- Borsodchem Zrt
- Braskem America Inc.
- Brueggemann Chemical Kg
- Byk-Chemie Gmbh
- Cabopol - Polymer Compounds S.A.
- Cabot Corp.
- Carmel Olefins Ltd.
- Carolina Color Corp.
- Celanese Corp.
- Chandra Asri Petrochemical
- Chemson Polymer-Additive Ag
- Chemtura Corp.
- Chevron Phillips Chemical Co
- China General Plastics Corp.
- China National Bluestar Group Co. Ltd.
- Clariant International Ag
- Color-Chem International Corp.
- Colorite Polymers
- Croda International Plc
- Cytec Industries Inc.
- Diamond Polymers Inc.
- The Dow Chemical Co.
- Dow Corning Corp.
- Dow Plastics Additives Ltd.
- Dupont Co.
- Dupont Performance Elastomers Llc
- Eastman Chemical Co.
- Emerald Performance Materials Llc
- Emerson & Cuming Composite Materials Inc.
- Emery Oleochemicals Group
- Endex Polymer Additives Inc.
- Engelhard Corp.
- Engineered Polymer Solutions Inc.
- Epaflex Polyurethanes S.R.L.
- Evonik Industries Ag
- Exxon Mobil Chemical Co. Inc.
- Ferro Corp.
- Geba Kunststoffcompounds Gmbh
- Grafe Advanced Polymers Gmbh
- Halstab Division
- Heritage Plastics Inc.
- Holliday Pigments Sa
- Hubei Nanxing Polymer Additives Co. Ltd.
- Huron Technologies Inc.
- Hybrid Plastics Inc.
- Hyperion Catalysis International
- Icl Industrial Products
- Ico Polymers North America Inc.
- Ishihara Sangyo Kaisha Ltd.
- I. Stern And Co.
- Italmatch Chemicals
- Japan Polypropylene Corp.
- J.M. Huber Corp.
- Jsc Kaustik
- Kaneka Corp.
- Kenrich Petrochemicals Inc.
- Keystone Aniline Corp.
- King Plastics Corp.
- Kolon Plastics Inc.
- Kolortek Co. Ltd.
- Kraton Polymers Llc
- Kuraray America Inc.
- Kw Plastics Inc.
- Lanxess Ag
- Lion Idemitsu Composites Co. Ltd.
- Lotte Chemical Corp.
- Ltl Color Compounders Inc.
- Lucent Polymers Inc.
- Lucite International Group Ltd.
- Lyondellbasell Industries Nv
- M.A. Hanna Color
- The Matrixx Group Inc.
- Mexichem Specialty Compounds Inc.
- Microban International Ltd.
- Millennium Inorganic Chemicals Inc.
- Milliken Chemical
- Mitsubishi Chemical Performance Polymers Inc.
- Mitsui Chemicals
- Momentive Performance Materials (Mpm)
- Mrc Polymers Inc.
- Mytex Polymers Inc.
- Occidental Petroleum Corp.
- Ovation Polymers Inc.
- Oxford Performance Materials Inc.
- Plastics Color Corp. (Pcc)
- The Plastics Group Of America
- Plasticshemix Industries
- Pmc Global Inc.
- Polyone Corp.
- Prabhu Poly Color Ltd.
- Primex Color, Compounding & Additives
- Regain Polymers Ltd.
- Rhein Chemie Rheinau Gmbh
- Sabo S.P.A.
- Sakai Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.
- Sanitized Ag
- Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (Sabic)
- B. Schoenberg & Co.
- A. Schulman Inc.
- S&E Specialty Polymers
- Shanghai Furuihe Chemical Industry Co. Ltd.
- Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd.
- Specialty Minerals Inc.
- Steritouch Ltd.
- Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd.
- Sun Chemical Group Bv
- Techno Polymer Co. Ltd.
- Teknor Color Co.
- Ter Hell Plastics Gmbh
- Thai Plastics And Chemicals Public Co.
- Tosaf Compounds Ltd.
- Tp Composites Inc.
- Tse Industries Inc.
- Ube Industries Ltd.
- Uniroyal Chemical Co. Inc.
- United Plastics Group Inc.
- Velsicol Chemical Llc
- Wellman Engineering Resins Llc
- Willow Ridge Plastics Inc.
- Wilshire Technologies Inc.
- Zeon Chemicals LP
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