Antiblock Additives Market - Forecast(2023 - 2028)

APAC Antiblock Additives Market is forecast to reach $453.8 Million by 2025, after growing at a CAGR of 4% during 2020-2025. With the growing issue of blocking specially in polyethylene, polypropylene films and other laminated products, the Antiblock additives market is witnessing a rising in demand. Whereas the COVID -19 pandemic is expected to create hurdles for the Antiblock additives market during the forecast period. 

The report: “Antiblock Additives Market – Forecast (2020-2025)”, by IndustryARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Antiblock Additives Industry. 

By Type – Organic Antiblock Additive (Bis-Amide, Primary Amide, Secondary Amide, Organic Stearate, Mettalic Stearate, Misc), Inorganic Antiblock Additive (Natural Silica, Talc, Synthetic Silica, Calcium Carbonate, Ceramic Spheres, Kaolin/Clay (Calcined Clay, Hydrous Clay), Mica, Cristobalite, Diatomaceous Earth, Nepheline, Zeolite, Synthetic Zeolite, Spherical Silica, Feldspar, Others). 

By Application – HDPE, LDPE/LLDPE, PP, PVC, Others.

By End Use – Packaging (Food & Beverages, Healthcare & Pharmaceutical Packaging, Personal Care & Cosmetic Packaging, Industrial, Other Packaging), Non-Packaging (Agriculture Films, Greenhouse Films, Mulch Films, Others), Others. 

By Country – China, India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Bangladesh, Rest of APAC.

Inorganic segment holds the largest share in the Antiblock additives market. Inorganic antiblock additives are segmented into natural silica, talc, synthetic silica, calcium carbonate, ceramic spheres, feldspar, among others. These are non-migratory additives useful for high temperature applications since they melt at much higher temperatures than typical polyolefin extrusion temperatures. The particle size and shape of the additive (as well as quality of dispersion) play a key role in determining its antiblocking efficiency. Proper selection of additive type depends somewhat on the gauge (thickness) of the film. Inorganics are relatively inexpensive and best positioned for large volume, commodity-like applications.

LDPE/LLDPE segment has been the primary market for Antiblock additives. LDPE is low-density polyethylene or Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE). It is a thermoplastic used in packaging, non-packaging and other applications. In order to maintain the quality of food or to avoid food spoilage, there is a great demand for LLDPE for the packaging purpose of fruits such as apple, oranges, lemons and others. The demand for LLDPE has also increased owing to its use in packing of processed foods. The antiblock adhesives are used in LLDPE manufacturing to prevent them sticking from each other. These factors are driving the market growth for APAC antiblock additive market.

Packaging segment is projected to be the fastest growing segment in Antiblock additive market. Growing demand for anti-blocking additives in food packaging due to rising customer perception of ready-to-eat packaged foods is expected to fuel market growth. Improved shelf-life, combined with improved productivity in the prevention of contamination of the material, is projected to fuel the growth of the food packaging industry, increasing the need for anti-blocking additives. Furthermore, government initiatives to increase crop output are anticipated to boost the demand for food packaging during the forecast period. Anti-block additive modifies the surface characteristic by producing a slight surface roughness or a smoother surface which reduces the friction coefficient

APAC has dominated the Antiblock additives market. In Asian Countries the incomes are continuing to rise along with growth in urbanization, increase in life expectancy and consumer demands are rapidly evolving. These factors are driving the growth of food, beverage, nutraceutical and functional food sales. The requirement of LDPE/LLDPE have increased due to these growth factors which are boosting the growth of antiblock additive used in the manufacturing of LLDPE and LDPE. Asia is tipped to be one of the largest region for plant-based food consumption along with extensive product innovation. These factors have poised the growth of antiblock additive owing to the use in LDPE/LLDPE applications.

With the rapidly growing population, the need for food productivity is increasing in the major economies such as China, India and so on. China and India are the farming nations where agriculture contributes to around 10% and 18%, respectively to the overall GDP. In addition, the government is paying attention to the rise in food demand and rural development and is also taking necessary steps to attain the same. With the purpose to cover the technological gap between the domestically manufactured and imported products, the Chinese government is establishing joint ventures between domestic and foreign companies. 

Packaging is one of the important applications of anti-block additive. It is used in various end-use industries such as food and pharmaceuticals. The food packaging segment is the primary segment in the market, owing to the quickening pace of life and changing eating habits. Increasing government initiatives in the emerging pharmaceutical, F&B market, an increase in contract manufacturing activities is creating demand for packaging in these industries. In addition, Pharmaceutical companies have traditionally focused more on product development for competitive advantage compared to packaging which is viewed in a more functional role. However, rising competition has resulted in companies increasingly considering packaging as a key marketing tool.

High dosage levels of anti-block additive affect the optical properties of plastic films. Due to increase in the concentration of the anti-block additive, the density increases and the optical properties also gets affected. As a result, manufacturers are shifting their focus toward newer alternatives, which deliver optimum clarity and high resistance to blocking. This factor is projected to hamper the growth of the global anti-block additives market during the forecast period.

The rapid spread of coronavirus has had a major impact on global markets as, major economies of the world are completely lockdown due to this pandemic. Because of this major lockdown, suddenly all the consumer market has started to show zero interest towards purchasing any goods. One of the major difficulties, market is facing, is the shutdown of all kinds of International transportation. Global crisis for all sectors including shipping, which was hit by slowing demand in goods’ production and exports had slowdown the market for APAC Antiblock additive market.

Technology launches, acquisitions and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the Antiblock additives market. In 2019, the market of Antiblock additives has been consolidated by the top five players accounting for xx% of the share. Major players in the Antiblock Additives Market are BYK Additives & Instruments, Croda International PLC, Elementis PLC, Evonik Industries AG, Fine Organics, Honeywell International Inc., Imerys SA, J.M. Huber Corporation among others.