Oct 2, 2017   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Global Plastic Additives Market 2017-2021: Rising Demand from the Automotive Segment - Research and Markets

The "Global Plastic Additives Market 2017-2021" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

The global plastic additives market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.06% during the period 2017-2021.

The report, Global Plastic Additives Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

One trend in the market is increasing demand for bio-based plasticizers. Petrochemical based-plasticizers, such as phthalates, are crucial in the manufacture of plastics, especially PVC. Phthalates-based plasticizers dominate the worldwide plasticizer market. The rising stringent environmental regulation and increasing health concern associated with the application of plasticizers are inspiring the demand for bio-plasticizers globally.

According to the report, one driver in the market is rising demand from the automotive segment. The size of the plastic additives market is likely to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period owing to the increasing demand from the automotive sector, which is likely to be the major driver for the plasticizer market in the future. Plastic additives aid and increase the plasticity and viscosity of materials and are generally mixed with PVC and other polymers to enhance unique properties. The expanding automotive industry and the rising demand for PVC products in automotive products are likely to boost the market in the coming years.

Key vendors

  • BASF
  • Clariant
  • The Dow Chemical Company
  • Evonik Industries
  • ExxonMobil
  • Lanxess
  • Mitsui Chemicals

Key Topics Covered:

Part 01: Executive Summary

Part 02: Scope Of The Report

Part 03: Research Methodology

Part 04: Introduction

Part 05: Market Landscape

Part 06: Market Segmentation By Type

Part 07: Geographical Segmentation

Part 08: Decision Framework

Part 09: Drivers And Challenges

Part 10: Market Trends

Part 11: Vendor Landscape

Part 12: Key Vendor Analysis

Part 13: Appendix

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