SPECIAL EFFECT MASTERBATCHES MARKET ANALYSIS

Special Effect Masterbatches MarketSize and Trends

MARKET DYNAMICS

Increasing demand for plastic packaging is expected to drive demand for special effect masterbatches over the forecast period. For instance, according to Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the Indian packaging sector was valued at US$ 31.7 billion in 2015 and is expected grow at a rate of 18% to reach US$ 72.6 billion by 2020.

MARKET OUTLOOK

Among regions, Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the special effect masterbatches market over the forecast period. Growth of various end-use industries in the region is expected to drive the market growth. For instance, according to European Snacks Association, savory snack market was valued at US$ 19 billion in 2018 and savory snack nut consumption in Europe increased by 76% between 2009 and 2018. According to the same source, Dutch is the biggest consumer of snack nuts in Europe with consumption of 2.9 kg per capita. The growth of food & beverage industry in Europe is expected to drive demand for packaging products, which in turn is expected to drive market growth of special effect masterbatches.