The global plastic additives market size reached approximately USD 57.61 Billion in 2025. The market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 5.30% between 2026 and 2035 to attain a value of around USD 96.56 Billion by 2035.
Base Year
Historical Period
Forecast Period
Compound Annual Growth Rate
5.3%
Value in USD Billion
2026-2035
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| Global Plastic Additives Market Report Summary | Description | Value |
| Base Year | USD Billion | 2025 |
| Historical Period | USD Billion | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | USD Billion | 2026-2035 |
| Market Size 2025 | USD Billion | 57.61 |
| Market Size 2035 | USD Billion | 96.56 |
| CAGR 2019-2025 | Percentage | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 | Percentage | 5.30% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Region | Asia Pacific | 6.1% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Country | India | 7.0% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Country | China | 5.9% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Plastic Type | High-Performance Plastics | 6.4% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Application | Automotive | 6.0% |
| Market Share by Country 2025 | UK | 3.3% |
Additives refer to chemicals that are combined with raw and basic plastic materials to modify the properties of plastics and improve their colour and performance requirements. They also provide protective characteristics and enhance features like flame retardancy and strength of plastics.
Global Plastic Additives Market Report and Forecast 2026-2035 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
Market Breakup by Type
Market Breakup by Plastic Type
Market Breakup by Function
Market Breakup by Application
Market Breakup by Region
Plasticisers represent a significant plastic additives market share as they are used to make plastics more flexible, softer, and efficient. The increasing focus on enhancing the flexibility and elasticity of plastics is also surging the demand for plasticisers. Meanwhile, with the growing demand for plastics with improved toughness and durability, the usage of impact modifiers in plastics is anticipated to surge in the forecast period.
As per the plastic additives market analysis, the utilisation of plastics in different end-use sectors, including flooring, medical devices, and electric vehicles, in North America is significantly increasing. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period due to surging production of speciality chemicals, the robust growth of the construction and building sectors, and rising investments in the packaging and automotive sectors.
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Country |
| India | 7.0% |
| China | 5.9% |
| UK | 4.8% |
| USA | 4.7% |
| Italy | 3.7% |
| Canada | XX% |
| Germany | XX% |
| France | XX% |
| Japan | 3.7% |
| Australia | XX% |
| Saudi Arabia | XX% |
| Brazil | XX% |
| Mexico | XX% |
The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global plastic additives market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.
Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V. is a speciality chemical company that manufactures products for the paints and coatings, personal care, pharmaceuticals, food and agriculture, and building sectors. With operations in 80 countries, the company is committed to sustainability, safety, and innovations. It is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and its brands play an essential role in the everyday lives of people.
Lanxess AG is a speciality chemical company that was established in 2004. With 13,100 employees in 32 countries, the company is engaged in the manufacturing, developing, and marketing of chemical additives and intermediates as well as consumer protection chemicals. Its business units are aimed at driving product innovation and supporting environmental goals.
Dow Chemical Company, founded in 1897, has established itself as a customer-centric, innovative, and sustainable material science company. Its wide product portfolio includes coatings, plastics, silicones, and businesses for use in the mobility, packaging, infrastructure, and consumer goods sectors. With operations in 31 countries, the company is headquartered in Michigan, the United States.
*Please note that this is only a partial list; the complete list of key players is available in the full report. Additionally, the list of key players can be customized to better suit your needs.*
Other plastic additives market players include Adeka Corporation, BASF SE, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Clariant Ltd., and SONGWON Industrial Group, among others.
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In 2025, the market attained a value of nearly USD 57.61 Billion.
The market is assessed to grow at a CAGR of 5.30% between 2026 and 2035.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2026-2035 to reach about USD 96.56 Billion by 2035.
Improvements in additive processing and the introduction of stringent government regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions are the major market drivers.
The key trends aiding the market growth are the robust growth of the construction and building sectors, growing R&D activities, and the development of new additives.
The major regions in the market are North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
The significant applications of plastic additives are packaging, automotive, agriculture, building and construction, consumer goods, and electrical and electronics, among others.
The major players in the market are Dow Chemical Company, BASF SE, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Nouryon Chemicals Holding B.V., Lanxess AG, Clariant Ltd., Adeka Corporation, and SONGWON Industrial Group, among others.
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| REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Historical Period | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2035 |
| Scope of the Report |
Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:
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| Breakup by Plastic Type |
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| Breakup by Function |
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| Breakup by Application |
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