플라스틱용 착색제 시장 - 예측(2024-2029년)

The plastic color concentrates market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.96% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The plastic color concentrates market is a process and business involved in the formulation of specific pigments for use in the coloring of plastics. Color concentrates, or color masterbatches, are critical ingredients in the production of plastics, as they facilitate the achievement of various bright colors in the final products.

The color concentrate market is strengthened for the following reasons. First, for the manufacturers, it is cheaper to work with color concentrates rather than pre-colored raw polymer materials. Actually, color concentrates offer more flexibility when it comes to their creation and offer more versatility. The proportion of plastic products is steadily growing, and the consumables for new products in terms of functional and regulatory characteristics are needed for new additives, masterbatches, and color concentrates. Top suppliers such as Tosaf are investing in advanced technological platforms to create new, improved, and even perfectly suited color concentrates successively.

Applicable industries of color concentrates include automotive, packaging, consumer goods, construction, etc. These dyes are crucial in adding color to numerous parts made of plastic, including automobile components, plastic containers, and even electronics. This growth is due to aspects like rising plastic consumption, the rising need for environment-friendly products, and innovation within the plastic sector, among other aspects. Altogether, the global market of plastic color concentrates remains a rather significant and developing sector of the entire plastics market, which offers essential means for producing attractive and effective plastic goods in various fields of application.

• The rising plastic consumption from numerous industries is one of the main factors that fuel the plastic color concentrates market. Hence, as other industries, such as automotive, packaging, consumer goods, and construction, go through growth, there has been the need to have attractive and unique plastic products. Producers in these industries are using color concentrates more commonly as a means to create special and aesthetic colors in their plastic parts, such as car elements or building materials and packing materials. This trend is even more conspicuous in emerging regions such as Asia-Pacific, which has continued to experience economic development and the urban population's need for these plastics. In an attempt of the manufacturers to stand out and meet the new and new mutated consumer needs, the market is forecasted to expand, which specifically applies to the demand for improved color concentrates.
• Constant innovation in the plastic industry is another prominent factor influencing the color concentrates market. The manufacturers are always working on new and better formulations, advanced technologies in the making of nail polish, and effective color matching systems so that they can bring in more and more colors and different and better effects into the nail polishes. These technological advances allow the manufacturers of plastic products to increase color strength, product life, and individuality to meet the challenges of the consumers and the market. For example, new and innovative color concentrate products that reduce environmental impact, such as bio-based, are the answer to the world's demand for a sustainable industry. Given the fact that the awareness level of consumers regarding the effects that plastic products have on the environment is rising consistently, the market for these novel color concentrates is expected to expand rapidly.
• The rising use of personal care/individuality and specificity of products in the plastic industry is another factor adding to the increased use of color concentrates. Lately, consumer demand for packaged products has grown to desire tailored packaging and attractive-colored plastics, forcing manufacturers to look for better color solutions that can produce myriad sophisticated color choices. It has increased the use of high-performance color concentrates to meet the customer requirements of quality and durability, leading to an increase in the quality of the numerous plastic products.

PLASTIC COLOR CONCENTRATES MARKET DRIVERS:

• The solid masterbatch by type will likely be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period.

The solid masterbatch segment will deliver the highest growth rate in the plastic color concentrates market in the forecast period. Jenson also finds several significant factors stimulating solid masterbatches in this market. Solid masterbatches are more advantageous than other types of color concentrates, such as liquid colors and colored polymers. A trend towards using solid masterbatches is due to their better quality in terms of color, which is consistent, better dispersion, and stability upon incorporation into the plastic resins. Due to the high degree of concentrations of solid masterbatches, they require a lower amount of let-down ratio, which enables plastic manufacturers to achieve the right color with much lesser additional cost, fully indicating that the solution is cheaper.

Moreover, the small and fine structure of solid masterbatches does not result in the disadvantages typical for fine-grained solid additives, such as dust and problems with handling. Solid masterbatches are also more stable compared to liquid colorants since the former does not contain solvent that may evaporate over time and lead to spoilage of the product. Such practical benefits make solid masterbatches the most desirable option for many plastic manufacturers.

The increasing preference for plastics across numerous end consumer segments, namely packaging, consumer goods, automotive, and construction industries, is driving the solid masterbatch segment. Since manufacturers in these sectors require customized and vivid colors for their end products, the demand for solid color concentrates has grown tremendously. Flexible masterbatches help plastic producers fine-tune the color, durability, and look that is expected by changing consumers' trends.

The global effort towards using sustainable and environmentally friendly plastics also contributes to the solid masterbatch market's growth. Promoting the use of bio-based and eco-friendly solid color concentrate is in line with many international trends towards developing more the use of sustainable plastics usable today. To sum up, the solid masterbatch segment is the most rapidly developing type of the plastic color concentrates market based on its effectiveness, price, and application in fulfilling the industry's requirements for bright and various plastic products in numerous fields with the tendency towards sustainability.

Plastic Color Concentrates Market Geographical Outlook

• Asia Pacific will dominate the plastic color concentrates market during the forecast period.

Factors including accelerating demand for plastics in various end-user industries, a hike in infrastructure development, and the growing economy of a few countries are likely to drive the plastic color concentrates market in the Asia-Pacific region during the forecast period.

• Escalating Demand for Plastics in Several Domains: Demand for plastic products is increasing in the Asia-Pacific region from various end-user industries, such as packaging, automotive, consumer goods, and construction. Most of this growth comes from countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea, which are driven by their rapidly proliferating manufacturing industry and increasing number of consumers. The rapid demand for high-performance plastic color concentrates has increased during the past years as different industries have strived to cater more to the changing needs of consumers and differentiate their products with vibrant colors and customization.
• Favorable Economic and Regulatory Environment: The Asia-Pacific region has a favorable economic and regulatory environment that can be exploited to grow the plastic color concentrates market. Many countries in this region have presented policies and incentives to attract foreign investment in developing the plastics industry. In addition, its vast, skilled workforce, coupled with an equally well-developed infrastructure, attracts manufacturers who wish to set up production units within the region.
• Technology and Innovation: The Asia-Pacific region in the plastic color concentrates market is leading technological developments and innovations. Key manufacturers based in the region are investing significantly in R&D programs to develop new and improved formulations, manufacturing processes, and color-matching systems. These programs facilitate the achievement of superior color vibrancy, improved durability, and customization by plastic product manufacturers to meet the changing needs of customers and industries.
• Shifting to Sustainability and Environmental Consciousness: Another driver in the Asia-Pacific region is the trend of sustainability and environmental consciousness taking over the plastics industry. Manufacturers are thus investing in advanced color concentrate solutions that can meet such priorities because of the rise in demand from consumers and governments for eco-friendly, sustainable plastic products. This growth is further expected to be boosted by the development of bio-based and recyclable color concentrates in this market.
• The Asia-Pacific region will dominate the plastic color concentrates market, owing to several factors, such as accelerating demand for plastics, favorable economic and regulatory environment, technological advancement, and a shift towards sustainability. Therefore, due to the ongoing growth and transformation in this region, there will be a continued demand for innovative and high-performance color concentrates, thus further solidifying this regional market's position as the global leader during the forecast period.

The plastic color concentrates market is segmented and analyzed as follows:

By Type

• Solid Masterbatch
• Liquid Concentrates

By End-User Industry

• Food and Beverage
• Building and Construction
• Automotive
• Consumer Goods
• Other End-user Industries

By Geography

• North America
• USA
• Canada
• Mexico
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Others
• Europe
• United Kingdom
• Germany
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Europe
• Middle East and Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates
• Rest of the Middle East and Africa
• Asia-Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Indonesia
• Rest of Asia-Pacific

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

• 1.1. Market Overview
• 1.2. Market Definition
• 1.3. Scope of the Study
• 1.4. Market Segmentation
• 1.5. Currency
• 1.6. Assumptions
• 1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline
• 1.8. Key benefits for the stakeholders

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

• 2.1. Research Design
• 2.2. Research Process

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• 3.1. Key Findings
• 3.2. Analyst View

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

• 4.1. Market Drivers
  • 4.1.1. Accelerating Demand for Plastics from Various End-user Industries
• 4.2. Market Restraints
  • 4.2.1. Stringent Regulations Regarding Plastic Usage
  • 4.2.2. Threats from Substitutes
• 4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
  • 4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
  • 4.3.3. The Threat of New Entrants
  • 4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes
  • 4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry
• 4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. PLASTIC COLOR CONCENTRATES MARKET BY TYPE

• 5.1. Introduction
• 5.2. Solid Masterbatch
• 5.3. Liquid Concentrates

6. PLASTIC COLOR CONCENTRATES MARKET BY END-USER INDUSTRY

• 6.1. Introduction
• 6.2. Food and Beverage
• 6.3. Building and Construction
• 6.4. Automotive
• 6.5. Consumer Goods
• 6.6. Other End-user Industries

7. PLASTIC COLOR CONCENTRATES MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

• 7.1. Global Overview
• 7.2. North America
  • 7.2.1. United States
  • 7.2.2. Canada
  • 7.2.3. Mexico
• 7.3. South America
  • 7.3.1. Brazil
  • 7.3.2. Argentina
  • 7.3.3. Rest of South America
• 7.4. Europe
  • 7.4.1. United Kingdom
  • 7.4.2. Germany
  • 7.4.3. France
  • 7.4.4. Italy
  • 7.4.5. Spain
  • 7.4.6. Rest of Europe
• 7.5. Middle East and Africa
  • 7.5.1. Saudi Arabia
  • 7.5.2. United Arab Emirates
  • 7.5.3. Rest of the Middle East and Africa
• 7.6. Asia-Pacific
  • 7.6.1. China
  • 7.6.2. India
  • 7.6.3. Japan
  • 7.6.4. South Korea
  • 7.6.5. Taiwan
  • 7.6.6. Thailand
  • 7.6.7. Indonesia
  • 7.6.8. Rest of Asia-Pacific

8. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

• 8.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
• 8.2. Market Share Analysis
• 8.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
• 8.4. Competitive Dashboard

9. COMPANY PROFILES

• 9.1. A. Schulman, Inc. (LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V.)
• 9.2. Ampacet Corporation
• 9.3. BASF SE
• 9.4. Cabot Corporation
• 9.5. Clariant
• 9.6. Cromex S/A
• 9.7. Ferro Corporation
• 9.8. Gabriel-Chemie
• 9.9. Hubron International
• 9.10. Jiangsu Pulaike Hongmei Masterbatch Co., Ltd.
• 9.11. Kunststof-Kemi Skandinavia A/S
• 9.12. Plastiblends
• 9.13. PLASTIKA KRITIS S.A.
• 9.14. PolyOne Corporation
• 9.15. Polyplast Muller GmbH
• 9.16. Tosaf Compounds Ltd.
• 9.17. TOYO INK SC HOLDINGS CO., LTD.