Plastic Additives Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Plastic Additives Market Report is Segmented by Type (Lubricants, Processing Aids, Flow Improvers, Slip Additives, Antistatic Additives, Pigment Wetting Agents, Filler Dispersants, Antifog Additives, Plasticizers, and Other Types), Plastic Type (Polyethylene (PE), Polystyrene (PS), Polypropylene (PP), Polyamides (PA), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polycarbonate (PC), and Other Plastic Types), Application (Packaging, Consumer Goods, Construction, Automotive, and Other Applications), and Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa). For Each Segment, Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Volume (Kiloton) and Revenue (USD).

Plastic Additives Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Plastic Additives Market Size

Plastic Additives Market (2025 - 2030)
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 29.08 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 36.24 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 4.50 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market Asia Pacific
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Plastic Additives Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Plastic Additives Market Analysis

The Plastic Additives Market size is estimated at USD 29.08 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 36.24 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of greater than 4.5% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, nationwide lockdowns around the globe disrupted manufacturing activities and supply chains, and production halts impacted the market in 2020. However, the conditions started recovering in 2021, restoring the market's growth trajectory during the forecast period. Over the last two years, an increase in house sales, new project launches, and increasing demand for automotive and packaging have led to market recovery.

  • The replacement of conventional materials with plastics in several applications, the increasing demand for plastics due to rapid urbanization, and rising purchasing power among consumers are expected to drive the market's growth.
  • On the other hand, stringent governmental regulations on plastic usage are restraining the growth of the plastics industry globally, which is directly affecting the demand for plastic additives.
  • Nevertheless, the rising research activities to develop bio-based plastics and innovative product applications are expected to create lucrative growth opportunities for the global market.
  • Asia-Pacific emerged as the largest market and is expected to witness the highest growth rate during the forecast period. This dominance of the region is attributed to the high demand in countries such as China, Japan, and India.

Plastic Additives Industry Overview

The plastic additives market is fragmented in nature. Some of the major players in the market (not in any particular order) include BASF SE, Adeka Corporation, Lanxess, Evonik Industries AG, and Exxon Mobil Corporation.

Plastic Additives Market Leaders

  1. BASF SE

  2. Adeka Corporation

  3. Lanxess

  4. EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG

  5. Exxon Mobil Corporation

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Plastic Additives Concnetration
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Plastic Additives Market News

  • September 2023: BASF launched its first biomass-based plastic additive, the initial offerings of which include IRGANOX. This supports the use of renewable materials to replace fossil feedstock and helps the company meet sustainability goals.
  • September 2022: BASF showcased VALERAS for its plastic additives portfolio. VALERAS adds value to plastic applications by delivering sustainability benefits with additive technical solutions and services, such as accelerating the plastic journey to a circular economy and net zero emissions. These include several antioxidants and light stabilizers.

Plastic Additives Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Report

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Replacement of Conventional Materials by Plastic in Several Applications
    • 4.1.2 Increasing Demand for Plastic Due to Rapid Urbanization and Rising Purchasing Power Among Consumers
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Stringent Governmental Regulations on Plastic Usage
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Volume)

  • 5.1 By Type
    • 5.1.1 Lubricants
    • 5.1.2 Processing Aids (Fluro-polymer-based)
    • 5.1.3 Flow Improvers
    • 5.1.4 Slip Additives
    • 5.1.5 Antistatic Additives
    • 5.1.6 Pigment Wetting Agents
    • 5.1.7 Filler Dispersants
    • 5.1.8 Antifog Additives
    • 5.1.9 Plasticizers
    • 5.1.10 Other Types
  • 5.2 By Plastic Type
    • 5.2.1 Polyethylene (PE)
    • 5.2.2 Polystyrene (PS)
    • 5.2.3 Polypropylene (PP)
    • 5.2.4 Polyamides (PA)
    • 5.2.5 Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
    • 5.2.6 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
    • 5.2.7 Polycarbonate (PC)
    • 5.2.8 Other Plastic Types
  • 5.3 Application
    • 5.3.1 Packaging
    • 5.3.2 Consumer Goods
    • 5.3.3 Construction
    • 5.3.4 Automotive
    • 5.3.5 Other Applications

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share(%)**/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 ADEKA CORPORATION
    • 6.4.2 Arkema
    • 6.4.3 Baerlocher GmbH
    • 6.4.4 BASF SE
    • 6.4.5 Clariant
    • 6.4.6 Croda International PLC
    • 6.4.7 Dow
    • 6.4.8 Emery Oleochemicals
    • 6.4.9 Emerald Performance Materials
    • 6.4.10 Evonik Industries AG
    • 6.4.11 Exxon Mobil Corporation
    • 6.4.12 KANEKA CORPORATION
    • 6.4.13 LANXESS
    • 6.4.14 Mitsui & Co. Plastics Ltd
    • 6.4.15 Nouryon
    • 6.4.16 Peter Greven GmbH & Co. KG
    • 6.4.17 Struktol Company of America LLC
    • 6.4.18 SABO SpA
    • 6.4.19 SONGWON
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Rising Research Activities Research to Develop Bio-based Plastics
  • 7.2 Innovative Product Applications
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Plastic Additives Industry Segmentation

Plastic additives are materials added during the manufacturing process that provide the optimal performance of the material when molded and put into use. Plastic additives can also be used to modify the characteristics of the polymer to achieve a particular performance from the plastic for a specific purpose. Plastic additives are used to polymerize, process, or change the end-use properties of plastics.

The plastic additives market is segmented by type, plastic type, application, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into lubricants, processing aids, flow improvers, slip additives, antistatic additives, pigment-wetting agents, filler dispersants, antifog additives, plasticizers, and other types (stabilizers, flame retardants, and others). By plastic type, the market is segmented into polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (PS), polypropylene (PP), polyamides (PA), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polycarbonate (PC), and other plastic types (polyvinylidene chloride, polyurethane, and others). By application, the market is segmented into packaging, consumer goods, construction, automotive, and other applications (electronics, textiles, and others). The report also covers the market sizes and forecasts in 27 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of volume (kiloton) and revenue (USD).

By Type Lubricants
Processing Aids (Fluro-polymer-based)
Flow Improvers
Slip Additives
Antistatic Additives
Pigment Wetting Agents
Filler Dispersants
Antifog Additives
Plasticizers
Other Types
By Plastic Type Polyethylene (PE)
Polystyrene (PS)
Polypropylene (PP)
Polyamides (PA)
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Polycarbonate (PC)
Other Plastic Types
Application Packaging
Consumer Goods
Construction
Automotive
Other Applications
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Plastic Additives Market Research Faqs

How big is the Plastic Additives Market?

The Plastic Additives Market size is expected to reach USD 29.08 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of greater than 4.5% to reach USD 36.24 billion by 2030.

What is the current Plastic Additives Market size?

In 2025, the Plastic Additives Market size is expected to reach USD 29.08 billion.

Who are the key players in Plastic Additives Market?

BASF SE, Adeka Corporation, Lanxess, EVONIK INDUSTRIES AG and Exxon Mobil Corporation are the major companies operating in the Plastic Additives Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Plastic Additives Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Plastic Additives Market?

In 2025, the Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Plastic Additives Market.

What years does this Plastic Additives Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Plastic Additives Market size was estimated at USD 27.77 billion. The report covers the Plastic Additives Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Plastic Additives Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Plastic Additives Industry Report

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