Anti-Block Additives Market

Global Anti-block Additives Market Snapshot

According to the new survey conducted by Persistence Market Research (PMR), the global Anti-block Additives market is expected to top a market valuation of US$ 948.7 Mn in 2023 and is projected to grow with a CAGR of 5.0% during the 2023-2033 period. The market is anticipated to reach a valuation of US$ 1,545.4 Mn by the end of the forecast period.

The term "anti-blocking measures" refers to actions taken to keep film sheets from adhering to one another. To prevent unwanted adhesion and reduce the blocking force between film layers during unwinding, anti-block additives can be added to polymers. This makes the entire process simple both during the product's creation and during its subsequent use. To prevent layer blockage or adhesion, these additives are included in the polymers at concentrations ranging from 1,000 ppm to 6,000 ppm during the extrusion phase. The anti-block dose varies according to the extrusion conditions, additive utilized, film thickness, and grade of the film. One of the key uses for anti-block additives is the packaging. Various end-use sectors, including the food and pharmaceutical industries, use it.

All types of plastic films use anti-block additives to prevent adhering between polymer layers. These additives have been employed in a wide variety of different polymers, such as HDPE, LLDPE, LDPE, PVC, and BOPP. These additives offer anti-blocking properties that enable rapid packing processing.

Historical (2017-2022) Vs. Forecast (2023-2033) Market Outlook

The market of Anti-block Additives has witnessed a CAGR of 3.4% over the historical period of 2017 and 2022. Further, as per the latest estimates, the future growth outlook for Anti-block Additives is to be expected around 5.0% for the period of 2023 and 2033. A decrease in the growth rate in the historical period is due to the drop in the global economy and the decrease in raw material supply during the Covid-19 pandemic.

However, during the forecast period, the market is likely to gain significant growth with the enhancement of usage from the end-use industries, also new research and developments in the field of Anti-block Additives are making its usage more convenient in the end. The growth in the packaging industry is attributed to the growth of new markets, changing ownership dynamics, and shifts in the choice of substrates.

Market Dynamics

How is the packaging industry fueling the demand for anti-block additives?

Rising packaging demand in the food and pharmaceutical industries is predicted to drive the expansion of the global anti-block additives market in the near future as anti-block additives improve the processing, life cycle, and performance of films. Blocking occurs commonly with numerous plastic film products that are rolled together and subsequently "stick" to one another. Anti-blocking substances are created to prevent this from occurring. The demand for packaged meals is expected to increase during the projected period as a result of increased disposable income and purchasing power.

Over the course of the forecast period, it is anticipated that strong packaging sector growth in countries like Vietnam, China, and India will enhance demand for anti-block additives in the region.

What are the growth opportunities for anti-block additives in the food industry?

The food packaging sector is expected to thrive due to the fast pace of life and changing eating habits. Demand for anti-block additives in food packaging is anticipated to rise as public knowledge of ready-to-eat packaged foods grows. The greater effectiveness in preventing content contamination and longer shelf life are likely to stimulate the expansion of the food packaging industry, which will increase the demand for anti-block additives. Government initiatives to boost crop yield are also likely to boost demand for food packaging during the forecasted timeframe.

Which factors can hamper the growth of the Anti-block Additives Market?

One of the major factors restricting the growth of the global anti-block additives market is the high dosage level required for inorganic anti-block additives. Due to an increase in the concentration of the anti-block additive, the density increases, and the optical properties also get affected. Due to these reasons, manufacturers are shifting towards new alternatives in order to deliver high resistance to blocking and deliver optimum clarity. This factor is projected to hamper the growth of the global anti-block additives market during the forecast period.

Another factor restraining the growth of the anti-block additive market is the high loading of inorganic anti-block additives, which affects the mechanical and optical properties of the plastic film layer.

Category-wise Analysis

What are the growth outlooks for anti-block additives on the basis of product type?

“Inorganic anti-block additives to create significant market opportunity in the forecast period”

The market for inorganic anti-block additives is predicted to expand significantly over the course of the projected period due to factors like affordability and availability. Due to their UV and thermal resistance qualities, greenhouse films are more in demand in the agricultural industry. As a result, it is expected that demand for anti-block additives will increase during the forecast period. The advantages of greenhouse films include decreased water use, quicker yield development, and enhanced agricultural productivity. It is predicted that demand for anti-block additives will increase over the duration of the forecasted period as a result of the expansion of the agricultural sector.

Which segment accounts for the largest share of anti-block additives on the basis of polymer type?

“HDPE accounts for the largest share of anti-block additives by polymer type”

According to polymer type, the HDPE category is predicted to have the greatest market share globally. The market is expected to continue to be dominating during the anticipated period, however, HDPE polymer is a packaging material manufactured from recycled materials that is used as a plastic polymer. Toys, trash cans, rope, and recycling bins are a few of the things manufactured from recycled HDPE-based materials. Given the environmental problems associated with the usage of plastic, recycling HDPE packaging is increasing and is expected to do so during the forecast period.

Country-wise Insights

How big is the opportunity for Anti-block Additives in China?

China is expected to be one of the major producers and consumers of anti-block additives, and throughout the forecast period, the market in this country is expected to expand at the fastest rate. The majority of LDPE and LLDPE polymers are utilized in China, where they account for a combined 35 percent of the market. Additionally, the market in the nation is anticipated to grow due to the rising need for anti-block additives in food packaging as a result of consumers' increased knowledge of packed foods meant to be eaten right away.

What factors are aiding the growth of the anti-block additives market in India?

India is predicted to increase market demand in the future because of its large growth rate over the assessment period. Because of a number of variables, including easy access to raw materials, affordable labor, a high level of trading, and others, manufacturers are focusing their investments on fast-growth countries like China and India. These elements play a key role in economic production and aid in generating larger earnings.

How many shares of the global anti-block additives market are accounted by the U.S.?

According to estimates, the U.S. medical and pharmaceutical industries' growth will propel the anti-block additive industry nationwide. While in the United States and Canada, where the region's industrial sector is strong, there has been a growth in demand for sheets and films used in packaging applications. As a result, it is anticipated that the United States will account for the second-largest proportion of the global Anti-block additive market.

Competitive Landscape

The market for anti-block additives is fiercely competitive, with many international manufacturers selling goods at low prices. Leading manufacturers are emphasizing the development of long-term agreements with customers and collaborations with significant distributors. To meet the rising demand for a variety of applications, manufacturers are also boosting their manufacturing capacity. They are creating goods that are less poisonous, more corrosive, and have greater flash points. They are concentrating on creating products with relatively higher prices for applications like drilling fluids and other specific uses.

Some of the key developments are:

• In July 2019, Evonik introduced two new anti-block additives Spherilex 60 AB and Spherilex 30 AB. These additives are designed to improve the handling properties of the films during subsequent processing.
• In November 2021, Kafrit launched a new anti-block additive with high-performance characteristics for BOPE films. This new product is designed to reduce the thickness of the resulting films.

Similarly, more developments related to companies manufacturing Anti-block Additives have been tracked by the team at Persistence Market Research, which is available in the full report.

Scope of Report

Anti-block Additives Market Segmentation

Product Type:

• Organic
• Inorganic

Polymer Type:

• LDPE
• LLDPE
• HDPE
• PVC
• BOPP
• Others

Application:

• Packaging
  • Food
  • Pharmaceuticals
• Non-Packaging
  • Agriculture
  • Medical
  • Others

By Region:

• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• East Asia
• South Asia & Pacific
• Middle East & Africa

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