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This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Masterbatch in US$ Million and Thousand Tons by the following end-use segments: Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and Others (includes Consumer Goods, and Electronic Appliances among Others). The global market is also quantified by the following product types: White Masterbatch, Black Masterbatch, Additive Masterbatch, and Color Masterbatch. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 140 companies including many key and niche players such as A. Schulman, Inc., Americhem, Inc., Ampacet Corporation, Ampacet (Thailand) Co. Ltd., Cabot Corporation, Clariant International Ltd., Colortech, Inc., ColorMatrix, Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd., DIC Corporation, Dongguan JinZhen Plastic Masterbatch Co., LTD., Dow Corning Corporation, Multibase SA, ECM Plastics, Inc., Ferro Corporation, GABRIEL-CHEMIE Gesellschaft m.b.H.., Hubron (International) Ltd., Ingenia Polymers, Inc., Italmaster Belgium, PolyOne Corporation, PlastiColors, Plastika Kritis, Polyplast Muller Group, RTP Company, TABB Packaging Solutions, LLC, The Ravago Group, and Teknor Apex Company. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 1
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
Disclaimers 2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level 2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics 3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study 3
2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 4
Current Market Scenario: A Synoptic Review 4
Masterbatch: An Integral Color Imparting Component 4
Recession Impact in Retrospect 4
Opportunities Beyond the Recession 5
Developed Markets Lag Behind, Developing Markets Show Promise 6
Material Shortages and Price Increases Are Already Evident 6
Outlook 6
Noteworthy Trends & Drivers 7
High Preference for Plastics Surges Demand for Masterbatch 7
Table 1: Global Per Capita Consumption of Plastics by Select
Country/Region for the Year 2010 (in Kgs) (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 7
Innovation to Kindle Market Growth Post Recession 8
Bio-Compatible Masterbatch: A Market to Mine 8
Rising Popularity of Biodegradable Polymers: A Measure of
Opportunities In Store for Bio-Masterbatches 8
Opportunity Indicators 9
Table 2: World Market for Biodegradable Polymers by
Geographic Region (2010 & 2013): Breakdown of Sales in
Thousand Pounds by US, Canada, Japan, Europe, and Rest of
World (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 9
Masterbatch for PLA to Witness Sturdy Growth 10
Table 3: US Market for Polylactic Acid (PLA) in the
Biodegradable Polymers Industry: Breakdown of Annual Sales
in Thousand Pounds for Years 2007 Through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 10
Eco-Friendly Formulations Coming to the Fore 10
Nanotechnology to Play Key Role in Masterbatch Industry 10
Optimizing Pigment Dispersion and Mixing Characteristics
through Twin Screw Extruders 11
Western Nations Look to China and India to Drive Growth 11
Consolidation Continues to Mark the Industry 11
Factors Affecting the Formulations & Cost of Masterbatches 12
Market Share Findings 12
Table 4: World Market for Masterbatch (2010): Percentage
Market Share Breakdown of Leading Players (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 12
3. PRODUCT/END-USE OVERVIEW 13
Definition 13
Advantages of Masterbatch Over Other Coloring Compounds 13
Manufacturing Process 13
Classification by Type 14
White Masterbatches 14
Black Masterbatches 14
Color Masterbatches 14
Additive Masterbatches 14
Classification by End-Use 15
Masterbatch Usage in Automotive Industry 15
Construction 16
Packaging 16
Other End-Use Segments 17
4. PRODUCT LAUNCHES/INNOVATIONS 19
Clariant Showcases Masterbatches in South America and China 19
RTP Unveils New Customizable Special Effects Masterbatches 19
PolyOne and Dow Plastics Additives Collaborate to Launch
OnCap™ BIO L Masterbatches 19
VIBA Laboratories Introduces VIBATAN Masterbatches 20
PCC Launches SoluPLAs™ Range of Masterbatches and Additive
Concentrates 20
Imagico India Unveils Masterbatches for UV/EB Coatings and Inks 21
Teknor Apex Launches PLA Modifier 21
Silvergate Introduces New Color/Fragrance Masterbatches Line 21
Cromex to Launch Sustainable Development Product Ranges Globally 21
Americhem to Launch New Array of Custom Additive and Color
Masterbatches 22
Clariant International Introduces New Eco-friendly Flame
Retardant Masterbatches 23
Ampacet Launches UV Absorber Masterbatch 23
Ampacet Introduces Antioxidant Masterbatch 23
Polyone Introduces Range of Color Masterbatches 24
Teknor Apex's Bioplastics Division Develops Palletized
Additive Master batches 24
Chroma Launches New Range of Biodegradable Masterbatches 24
Ampacet Launches Ultrachrome Masterbatch 25
Polyvel Launches New Masterbatches Series 25
Colorant Chromatics Introduces Range of Masterbatches 26
Chroma Introduces Color Masterbatch 26
Arkema Unveils Carbon Nanotube Masterbatches 26
Frilvam Unveils Nucleating Masterbatch 27
Clariant Masterbatches Introduces MEVOPUR® range of
Performance and Color Masterbatches 27
Viba Group Introduces Antishrinkage Masterbatch 27
Clariant Masterbatches Offers Anti-termite Additives 27
Silvergate Plastics Launches SilvaFrost Masterbatch 28
Clariant Introduces Compostable Masterbatches 28
Clariant International to Introduce Novel Brand of Compounds
and Masterbatches 29
Sukano Launches Biopolymer Masterbatch 29
Tosaf Compounds Unveils New Range of Flame-retardant
Masterbatches 29
Tosaf Compounds Launches New Masterbatches 29
Velox Introduces Masterbatch from Polyram 30
Ampacet Introduces ABS Light Diffuser Masterbatch 30
RTP Company Launches Fluoropolymer Color Masterbatches for
Wire & Cable 31
Americhem Launches Color Trends 31
Clariant Masterbatches Introduces Enigma Fade-brand Special
Effects and Color-Travel Effects 31
Ampacet Corp. Launches Brushed Brilliance 32
Ampacet Corporation Launches Masterbatch Colorants 32
Americhem Introduces Complete Range of Antimicrobial
Masterbatches 33
Americhem Introduces Smallest Color and Additive Minipellets 33
RTP Unveils Array of MPFP Color Masterbatches 33
Lubrizol Conductive Polymers Unveils Masterbatch Compounds 33
Colloids Introduces D-K Color Masterbatches 34
Ciba and Gabriel-Chemie Roll Out Maxithen PPSYS 34
Clariant Launches RENOL Colored Masterbatches 34
Rhein Chemie Rheinau Unveils CNT Masterbatches 34
Frilvam Introduces PRISMA UG SILVER 82669 Masterbatch 35
Silvergate Plastics launches ColourFrost 35
Gabriel-Chemie Unveils Numerous Additive Masterbatches 35
Colour Tone Introduces PET-Based White Masterbatch 35
Silvergate Plastics Rolls Out Silvergate CCM Masterbatch 35
Gabriel-Chemie Unveils PPSYSM Masterbatch Array 36
Gabriel-Chemie Rolls Out Maxithen Biol Masterbatches 36
Americhem Develops New Masterbatch 36
Ampacet Launches New Masterbatches 36
RTP and PMB Unveils Antimicrobial Masterbatches 36
Ingenia Polymers Launches New Masterbatches and Functional
Compounds 37
RTP Launches Melt-Processed Fluoropolymer Color Masterbatches 38
Premier Finishes Launches Anti-Bacterial Masterbatch 38
Renol Develops Color Masterbatches with Flame Retardance 38
Frilvam Launches Nucleating Masterbatches 38
ECM Biofilms Develops Masterbatch Pellets 38
Clariant Masterbatches Expands Range of Functional Additive
Masterbatches 39
Dutral Introduces EPR Masterbatches 39
Imagico Launches Highly Pigmented Masterbatches 39
Riken Vitamin Develops Masterbatch 40
5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 41
Gabriel Chemie Increases Production Capacity in Russia 41
Clariant International to Enhance Masterbatch Operations 41
A. Schulman to Add New Manufacturing Line to Brazil Plant 41
Cabot Establishes Black Masterbatch Production Facility 41
PolyOne Acquires Uniplen Industria de Polimeros 41
Matrix Plastics to Deploy Leistritz Maxx Masterbatch Extruder 42
Arkema Selects Bioplastics Unit of Teknor Apex as New
Masterbatches Supplier 42
Ampacet Europe Installs New Manufacturing Facility 42
Ciba Specialty Chemicals and Clariant Masterbatch Merge 42
A. Schulman Acquires McCann Color 42
A. Schulman Acquires Mash Compostos Plasticos 43
A. Schulman Acquires ICO 43
Addcomp Establishes US Masterbatch Distribution Facility 44
Plastic Color to Establish Masterbatch Plant 44
Americhem to Expand Processing Capabilities 44
Cereplast and RI.ME. Masterbatch Ink Supply Contract 45
A. Schulman Extends Commercialization of POLYBATCH® DUL Matte
Masterbatch Products 45
Cabot to Stop Production at Italy Masterbatch Plant 46
Clariant Masterbatches Establishes Manufacturing Plant 46
LANXESS to Manufacture ESBR-BMB Masterbatch in Brazil 46
JCM Technologies Selects DataLase® PACKMARK™ Masterbatch 47
BUSS AG to Develop Buss Kneader MX 47
Cabot Corporation Opens Masterbatch Production Unit 47
Green Compounding to Establish Masterbatch Plant 48
A. Schulman to Set up Masterbatch Production Facility in India 48
A. Schulman Upgrades Production Plant 48
SteriTouch and Performance Masterbatches Develop Antimicrobial
Masterbatch 48
Clariant International Plans to Build Masterbatch Production
Plant 49
Supreme Petrochem Signs Memorandum of Understanding with
Ultrabatch 49
Arkema to Establish Carbon Nanotube Manufacturing Facility 49
Gilticolor Establishes New Production Plant 49
Distrupol Ireland and Cabot Ink Distribution Contract 49
Grafe Group to Expand Production Facility 49
Clariant to Purchase Assets of Euromaster 50
Ampacet Sets Up Color Masterbatch Facility 50
Korea GNC to Form Joint Venture with Jindi Chemical Sci-Tech 50
Sukano Sets Up New Facility 50
Clariant Commences Production at Chinese Factory 51
NuSil Extends Biocompatibility Support 51
Clariant Purchases Ricon Colors and Rite Systems 51
RTP Initiates Global Expansion Program 51
Nanocyl Expands Collaboration with Velox 51
Vita Group Acquires Silvergate Plastics 52
Shreyas Enters into Partnership with German Luvomax 52
Toyo Ink to Increase Production Capacity 52
6. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS 53
A. Schulman, Inc. (USA) 53
Americhem, Inc (USA) 53
Ampacet Corporation (USA) 54
Ampacet (Thailand) Co. Ltd (Thailand) 54
BASF (Germany) 55
Cabot Corporation (USA) 55
Clariant International Ltd (Switzerland) 56
Colortech, Inc. (Canada) 56
ColorMatrix (USA) 57
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd (Japan) 57
DIC Corporation (Japan) 57
Dongguan JinZhen Plastic Masterbatch Co., LTD (China) 58
Dow Corning Corporation (USA) 58
Multibase SA (France) 58
ECM Plastics, Inc (USA) 59
Ferro Corporation (USA) 59
GABRIEL-CHEMIE Gesellschaft m.b.H. (Austria) 59
Hubron (International) Ltd (UK) 60
Ingenia Polymers, Inc. (Canada) 60
Italmaster Belgium 60
PolyOne Corporation (USA) 60
PlastiColors (USA) 61
Plastika Kritis (Greece) 61
Polyplast Muller Group (Germany) 61
RTP Company (USA) 62
TABB Packaging Solutions, LLC (USA) 62
The Ravago Group (Belgium) 62
Teknor Apex Company (USA) 62
7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 64
Dollar Analytics 64
Table 5: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Masterbatch by Geographic Region - North America, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 64
Table 6: World Historic Review for Masterbatch by Geographic
Region - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 65
Table 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Masterbatch by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 66
Table 8: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Masterbatch Usage in Automotive Sector by Geographic Region -
North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 67
Table 9: World Historic Review for Masterbatch Usage in
Automotive Sector by Geographic Region - North America,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 68
Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Masterbatch Usage in
Automotive Sector by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown
of Dollar Sales for North America, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for
Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 69
Table 11: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Masterbatch Usage in Packaging Sector by Geographic Region -
North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 70
Table 12: World Historic Review for Masterbatch Usage in
Packaging Sector by Geographic Region - North America, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 71
Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Masterbatch Usage in
Packaging Sector by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown
of Dollar Sales for North America, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for
Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 72
Table 14: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Masterbatch Usage in Construction Sector by Geographic Region
- North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 73
Table 15: World Historic Review for Masterbatch Usage in
Construction Sector by Geographic Region - North America,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 74
Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Masterbatch Usage in
Construction Sector by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for North America, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for
Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 75
Table 17: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Masterbatch Usage in Other Sectors by Geographic Region -
North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 76
Table 18: World Historic Review for Masterbatch Usage in
Other Sectors by Geographic Region - North America, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 77
Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Masterbatch Usage in
Other Sectors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003,
2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 78
Volume Analytics 79
Table 20: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Masterbatch by Geographic Region - North America, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Volume Consumption in
Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 79
Table 21: World Historic Review for Masterbatch by Geographic
Region - North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed with Volume Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years
2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 80
Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Masterbatch by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
Consumption for North America, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003,
2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 81
Table 23: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Masterbatch by Product Type - White, Black, Additive, and
Color Masterbatches Independently Analyzed with Volume
Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 82
Table 24: World Historic Review for Masterbatch by Product
Type - White, Black, Additive, and Color Masterbatches
Independently Analyzed with Volume Consumption in Thousand
Tons for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 83
Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Masterbatch by
Product Type - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption for
White, Black, Additive, and Color Masterbatches for Years
2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 84
8. NORTH AMERICA 85
A.Market Analysis 85
Current & Future Analysis 85
Implementation of Lean Manufacturing Practices 85
Product Launches 85
Strategic Corporate Developments 96
Select Players 99
B.Market Analytics 106
Value Analytics 106
Table 26: North American Recent Past, Current and Future
Analysis for Masterbatch by End-Use Segment - Automotive,
Packaging, Construction, and Other Segments Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009
through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 106
Table 27: North American Historic Review for Masterbatch by
End-Use Segment - Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and
Other Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 107
Table 28: North American 15-Year Perspective for
Masterbatch by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and
Other Segments for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 108
Volume Analytics 109
Table 29: North American Recent Past, Current and Future
Analysis for Masterbatch Analyzed with Volume Consumption
in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 109
Table 30: North American Historic Review for Masterbatch
Analyzed with Volume Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years
2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 110
9. JAPAN 111
A.Market Analysis 111
Current & Future Analysis 111
Product Launch 111
Strategic Corporate Development 111
Select Players 111
B.Market Analytics 113
Value Analytics 113
Table 31: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Masterbatch by End-Use Segment - Automotive, Packaging,
Construction, and Other Segments Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 113
Table 32: Japanese Historic Review for Masterbatch by
End-Use Segment - Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and
Other Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 114
Table 33: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Masterbatch by
End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and Other Segments for
Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 115
Volume Analytics 116
Table 34: Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Masterbatch Analyzed with Volume Consumption in
Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 116
Table 35: Japanese Historic Review for Masterbatch Analyzed
with Volume Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 117
10. EUROPE 118
A.Market Analysis 118
Current & Future Analysis 118
Strategic Corporate Development 118
B.Market Analytics 119
Value Analytics 119
Table 36: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Masterbatch by Country/Region - France, Germany, UK,
Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 119
Table 37: European Historic Review for Masterbatch by
Country/Region - France, Germany, UK, Spain, and Rest of
Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 120
Table 38: European 15-Year Perspective for Masterbatch by
Country/Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
France, Germany, UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets for
Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 121
Table 39: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Masterbatch by End-Use Segment - Automotive, Packaging,
Construction, and Other Segments Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sale in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 122
Table 40: European Historic Review for Masterbatch by
End-Use Segment - Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and
Other Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 123
Table 41: European 15-Year Perspective for Masterbatch by
End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and Other End-Use
Segments for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 124
Volume Analytics 125
Table 42: European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Masterbatch by Country/Region - France, Germany, UK,
Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed
with Volume Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2009
through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 125
Table 43: European Historic Review for Masterbatch by
Country/Region - France, Germany, UK, Spain, and Rest of
Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Volume
Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through 2008
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 126
Table 44: European 15-Year Perspective for Masterbatch by
Country/Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption
in Thousand Tons for France, Germany, UK, Spain, and Rest
of Europe Markets for Years 2003, 2010 and 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 127
10a. FRANCE 128
A.Market Analysis 128
Current & Future Analysis 128
Product Launch 128
Strategic Corporate Developments 128
Multibase SA - A Key Player 129
B.Market Analytics 130
Value Analytics 130
Table 45: French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Masterbatch by End-Use Segment - Automotive, Packaging,
Construction, and Other Segments Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 130
Table 46: French Historic Review for Masterbatch by End-Use
Segment - Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and Other
Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 131
Table 47: French 15-Year Perspective for Masterbatch by
End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and Other Segments for
Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 132
Volume Analytics 133
Table 48: French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Masterbatch Analyzed with Volume Consumption in
Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 133
Table 49: French Historic Review for Masterbatch Analyzed
with Volume Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 134
10b. GERMANY 135
A.Market Analysis 135
Current & Future Analysis 135
Product Launch 135
Strategic Corporate Developments 135
Select Players 136
B.Market Analytics 137
Value Analytics 137
Table 50: German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Masterbatch by End-Use Segment - Automotive, Packaging,
Construction, and Other Segments Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 137
Table 51: German Historic Review for Masterbatch by End-Use
Segment - Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and Other
Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 138
Table 52: German 15-Year Perspective for Masterbatch by
End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and Other Segments for
Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 139
Volume Analytics 140
Table 53: German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Masterbatch Analyzed with Volume Consumption in
Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 140
Table 54: German Historic Review for Masterbatch Analyzed
with Volume Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 141
10c. ITALY 142
A.Market Analysis 142
Current & Future Analysis 142
Product Launches 142
Strategic Corporate Developments 144
B.Market Analytics 145
Value Analytics 145
Table 55: Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Masterbatch by End-Use Segment - Automotive, Packaging,
Construction, and Other Segments Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
2017 145
Table 56: Italian Historic Review for Masterbatch by
End-Use Segment - Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and
Other Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 146
Table 57: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Masterbatch by
End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and Other Segments for
Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 147
Volume Analytics 148
Table 58: Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Masterbatch Analyzed with Volume Consumption in
Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 148
Table 59: Italian Historic Review for Masterbatch Analyzed
with Volume Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 149
10d. THE UNITED KINGDOM 150
A.Market Analysis 150
Current & Future Analysis 150
Product Launches 150
Strategic Corporate Developments 151
Hubron (International) Ltd - A Key Player 152
B.Market Analytics 153
Value Analytics 153
Table 60: UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Masterbatch by End-Use Segment - Automotive, Packaging,
Construction, and Other Segments Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 153
Table 61: UK Historic Review for Masterbatch by End-Use
Segment - Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and Other
Segments Independently1 Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$
Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 154
Table 62: UK 15-Year Perspective for Masterbatch by End-Use
Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and Other Segments for
Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 155
Volume Analytics 156
Table 63: UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Masterbatch Analyzed with Volume Consumption in Thousand
Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 156
Table 64: UK Historic Review for Masterbatch Analyzed with
Volume Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 157
10e. SPAIN 158
A.Market Analysis 158
Current & Future Analysis 158
Strategic Corporate Development 158
B.Market Analytics 159
Value Analytics 159
Table 65: Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Masterbatch by End-Use Segment - Automotive, Packaging,
Construction, and Other Segments Independently Analyzed
with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through
2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 159
Table 66: Spanish Historic Review for Masterbatch by
End-Use Segment - Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and
Other Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 160
Table 67: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Masterbatch by
End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and Other Segments for
Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 161
Volume Analytics 162
Table 68: Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis
for Masterbatch Analyzed with Volume Consumption in
Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 162
Table 69: Spanish Historic Review for Masterbatch Analyzed
with Volume Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2003
through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 163
10f. REST OF EUROPE 164
A.Market Analysis 164
Current & Future Analysis 164
Product Launches 164
Strategic Corporate Developments 168
Select Players in Rest of Europe 171
B.Market Analytics 173
Value Analytics 173
Table 70: Rest of European Recent Past, Current and Future
Analysis for Masterbatch by End-Use Segment - Automotive,
Packaging, Construction, and Other Segments Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009
through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 173
Table 71: Rest of European Historic Review for Masterbatch
by End-Use Segment - Automotive, Packaging, Construction,
and Other Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 174
Table 72: Rest of European 15-Year Perspective for
Masterbatch by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and
Other Segments for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 175
Volume Analytics 176
Table 73: Rest of European Recent Past, Current and Future
Analysis for Masterbatch Analyzed with Volume Consumption
in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 176
Table 74: Rest of European Historic Review for Masterbatch
Analyzed with Volume Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years
2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 177
11. ASIA-PACIFIC 178
A.Market Analysis 178
Current & Future Analysis 178
Market Overview 178
China: A Key Market 179
Economic Crisis Shifts Demand to Local Markets 179
Factors Affecting Growth of Masterbatch Industry in China 180
Cost Cutting Measures Continue to Persist 180
Competition Heats Up in Chinese Masterbatch Market 180
Competitive Landscape 181
India 181
Key Statistics 181
Table 75: Indian Masterbatch Market (2010): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by Product Type (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 181
Table 76: Indian Masterbatch Market (2010): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Value Sales by Product Type (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 181
Table 77: Indian Masterbatch Market (2010): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by Application (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 182
Table 78: Indian Masterbatch Market (2010): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by End-Use Sector
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 182
Table 79: Indian Masterbatch Market (2010): Percentage
Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by Polymer Type (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 182
Outlook 183
Product Launches 183
Strategic Corporate Developments 183
Select Asian Players 185
B.Market Analytics 188
Value Analytics 188
Table 80: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future
Analysis for Masterbatch by End-Use Segment - Automotive,
Packaging, Construction and Other Segments Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009
through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 188
Table 81: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Masterbatch by
End-Use Segment - Automotive, Packaging, Construction and
Other Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 189
Table 82: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Masterbatch
by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and Other Segments
for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 190
Volume Analytics 191
Table 83: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future
Analysis for Masterbatch by Country/Region - China, South
Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets
Independently Analyzed with Volume Consumption in Thousand
Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 191
Table 84: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Masterbatch by
Country/Region - China, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan and
Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with
Volume Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years 2003 through
2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 192
Table 85: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Masterbatch
by Country/Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
Consumption in Thousand Tons for China, South Korea,
Thailand, Taiwan and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years
2005, 2010 and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 193
12. REST OF WORLD 194
A.Market Analysis 194
Current & Future Analysis 194
Product Launches 194
Strategic Corporate Developments 196
B.Market Analytics 199
Value Analytics 199
Table 86: Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future
Analysis for Masterbatch by End-Use Segment - Automotive,
Packaging, Construction, and Other Segments Independently
Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009
through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 199
Table 87: Rest of World Historic Review for Masterbatch by
End-Use Segment - Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and
Other Segments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in
US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 200
Table 88: Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Masterbatch
by End-Use Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales
for Automotive, Packaging, Construction, and Other Segments
for Years 2003, 2010, and 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 201
Volume Analytics 202
Table 89: Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future
Analysis for Masterbatch Analyzed with Volume Consumption
in Thousand Tons for Years 2009 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 202
Table 90: Rest of World Historic Review for Masterbatch
Analyzed with Volume Consumption in Thousand Tons for Years
2003 through 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 203
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 140 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 154)
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Region/Country Players
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The United States 32
Canada 2
Japan 6
Europe 48
France 2
Germany 9
The United Kingdom 13
Italy 6
Spain 1
Rest of Europe 17
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 61
Latin America 1
Africa 1
Middle-East 3
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