Europe Masterbatch Market Forecast to 2031 - Regional Analysis - by Type, Polymer, and End-use Industry

The Europe masterbatch market was valued at US$ 2.03 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 2.84 billion by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 4.3% from 2023 to 2031.

Rising Demand for Black Masterbatches from End-Use Industries Drive Europe Masterbatch Market

Black masterbatch is a cost-effective and widely preferred option in the masterbatch market. It is mostly used in packaging applications for products such as films, bags, bottles, and containers. It provides opacity, UV protection, and aesthetic appeal. Black masterbatch is also suited for the production of hoses and geomembranes due to its properties such as UV and thermal protection.

In the automotive industry, black masterbatch is used for interior and exterior components, including dashboards, door panels, trims, and bumpers. Automotive companies use black masterbatch in the production of external body panels, upholstery, and interior trims of luxury cars. According to L'Avere-France, 35,320 passenger plug-in electric cars were registered in the country in March 2023.

In the construction industry, masterbatch products are utilized for a variety of applications to enhance the performance, durability, and aesthetics of construction materials. Black masterbatch is used to add black color to plastic construction materials such as pipes, fittings, profiles, and roofing materials. Black masterbatch is widely used in the production of plastic pipes and fittings for plumbing and drainage systems. It provides UV resistance and color stability, ensuring durability of pipes.

Europe Masterbatch Market Overview

Europe marks the presence of several major packaging companies such as Tetra Laval International SA, Amcor plc, Berry Global Group Inc, Smurfit Kappa Group plc, DS Smith plc, Ardagh Group SA, and UPM-Kymmene Corp. Anti-slip additive masterbatch is used in film packaging to increase the coefficient of friction between films or sheets of polyethylene. Packaging manufacturers produce a broad range of packaging solutions such as plastic bottles, food wrap films, and recycled packaging. According to the Plastics Europe, in 2022, 39% of plastic was converted into plastic products and parts for packaging applications, whereas 23% of plastic was estimated to be used for building and construction applications in Europe.

According to the European Commission, the construction industry is one of the major industries in Europe, contributing ~9% to the region's GDP. As per the European Commission, in June 2023, the EU invested ~US$ 6 billion in the construction of sustainable, safe, and efficient transport infrastructure, including 107 transport infrastructure projects. As per the European Construction Industry Federation, the construction of nonresidential buildings such as schools, hotels, offices, and hospitals & industrial buildings accounted for 31.7% of total construction investments in Europe in 2022. However, the residential construction accounted for 20.6% of the total construction investments in Europe in 2022. Masterbatches are used in extending the lifespan of geomembranes in the building & construction industry. Moreover, color masterbatches are used in the manufacturing of pipes and conduits.

According to the International Trade Administration report published in 2022, increased investments in the automotive industry would create lucrative opportunities for businesses of automotive components and materials in Europe. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, the EU registered the production of more than 9 million cars in the first three quarters of 2023, a rise of 14% from the same quarter in 2022. Additive masterbatches enhance the performance of plastic components in the automobile industry, adding properties such as scratch resistance, chemical resistance, and anti-fogging. Therefore, developments in the packaging, construction, and automotive industries in Europe drive the demand for masterbatches.

Europe Masterbatch Market Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)

Europe Masterbatch Market Segmentation

The Europe masterbatch market is categorized into type, polymer, end use industry, and country.

Based on type, the Europe masterbatch market is divided into white, black, additives, color, filler, and others. The color segment held the largest Europe masterbatch market share in 2023.

In terms of polymer, the Europe masterbatch market is segmented into polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polystyrene, and others. The others segment held the largest Europe masterbatch market share in 2023.

By end-use industry, the Europe masterbatch market is divided into building and construction, automotive, packaging, agriculture, electrical and electronics, and others. The building and construction segment held the largest Europe masterbatch market share in 2023.

By country, the Europe masterbatch market is categorized into Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Russia, Spain, Poland, Czech Republic, Denmark, and the Rest of Europe. Germany dominated the Europe masterbatch market share in 2023.

Avient Corp, Ampacet Corporation, Cabot Corp, LyondellBasell Industries NV, Plastika Kritis SA, Penn Color Inc, Americhem, FRILVAM SPA, Polyvel Inc, and Vanetti Spa are some of the leading companies operating in the Europe masterbatch market.