Packaging Additives Market

Global Packaging Additives Market: Drivers & Restraints

The expansion of the processed food industry has led to an increase in the use of packaging additives by various manufacturers. An increasing use of personal care products such as shampoos, liquid sanitizers, and other related products are driving the demand for packaging additives in the market.

Stringent government regulations toward plastic usage below 50 micron can hamper the packaging additives market. However, with the changing lifestyle & food consumption habits, demand for packaging products is increasing, which in turn increases the demand for packaging additives in the near future.

Global Packaging Additives Market: Taxonomy

The global market for packaging additives is segmented by substrate, product type, packaging type, and application.

On the basis of substrate, the global packaging additives market is segmented into four categories - plastic, metal, paper & paperboard, and others (glass). The plastic segment has the highest share in the market.

The various product types considered in the packaging additives market study include antimicrobial agents, antifog agents, anti-static agents, clarifying agents, oxygen scavengers, and UV stabilizers. Of these, antifog agents sub-segment accounts for the lion’s share in the packaging additives.

On the basis of packaging type, the global packaging additives market is segmented into two parts - flexible and rigid packaging. Out of these two, the flexible packaging category accounts for a higher percentage of market share.

On the basis of application, the global packaging additives market is segmented into five categories that are food, beverages, pharmaceuticals & healthcare, cosmetics & personal care, and others. In these segments, food & beverage accounts for more than 70% of the application in the packaging additives market.

Global Packaging Additives Market: Competitive Landscape

Among the key regional markets, North America is projected to exhibit relatively higher growth in the global packaging additives market and will grow with a CAGR of over 4.3% during the forecast period. Revenue from the packaging additives markets in Western Europe and Asia Pacific Excluding Japan (APEJ) is expected to collectively account for more than 45% of the global packaging additives market revenue during the forecast period.

Key players operating in the global market for packaging additives include BASF SE, AkzoNobel N.V., ALTANA Group, ColorMatrix Group, Arkema Inc, Henkel, Huber Group, PPG Industries Inc, Lubrizol Corporation, Flint Group Sun Chemical Corporation, Valspar Corporation, Evonik, and Wacker Chemie AG. Many local and unrecognized players are expected to contribute to the global packaging additives market during 2018 to 2026.

Global Packaging Additives Market: Key Developments

Key players are looking forward to expansion through organic & inorganic methods such as acquisitions & mergers, product launches, etc. For instance,

• In March 2017, BASF invested in a new packaging additives plant in Shanghai, China. BASF invested more than €200 million globally to increase its production network for packaging additives. In 2018, BASF increased the price of packaging additives in two product classes which include antioxidants and light stabilizers, flame retardants, and other plastic additives.
• In 2011, The Sustainability Additives Group of Arkema Inc. introduced high-efficiency impact modifier to its Durastrength® brand of high-performance additives in the packaging additives sector. The company’s motive is to develop packaging additives that will lead to more efficient uses of energy & resources by contributing in less waste and help to grow business for new polymers made from renewable sources of materials.
• In 2015, PolyOne's acquired the ColorMatrix Group, Inc., a highly specialized company with a premier suite of additive technologies and the leading market position in packaging additives and liquid colorants.

Key Segments

By substrate, the global packaging additives market is segmented into:

• Plastics
• Metals
• Paper & Paperboards
• Others (Glass)

By product, the global packaging additives market is segmented into:

• Antimicrobial Agents
• Antifog Agents
• Antistatic Agents
• Clarifying Agents
• Oxygen Scavengers
• UV Stabilizers

By packaging, the global packaging additives market is segmented into:

• Flexible Packaging
• Rigid Packaging

Key Regions

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Europe
• APEJ
  • China
  • India
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of APAC
• Japan
• MEA
  • GCC Countries
  • Turkey
  • South Africa
  • North Africa
  • Rest of MEA