Global Antiblock Additives Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Antiblock Additives Market Outlook

The global antiblock additives market size attained a value of approximately USD 1055.53 million in 2023. The market is further estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.50% in the forecast period of 2024-2032, reaching a value of around USD 1709.00 million by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Antiblock additives are used for prevention of the blockage in coating and polyolefin films and other plastic products. These additives result in microscopic protrusions on the film surface which makes it rough, hence reducing the film-to-film contact of the surface for easier handling and processing.

• Rising consumer awareness and increasing demand for ready-to-eat packaged foods has driven up the sales of antiblock additives due to its natural affinity for preventing contamination and increasing the shelf life of food products.

• The transparency of the antiblock additives enables them to provide protective coating without affecting the optical design which makes them preferrable for product filming, thereby driving up the growth of the antiblock additives market.

• Antiblock additives are used with water-based and solvent-based paints to improve the finishing of the coating, provide resistance against corrosion, and provide optimal thermal protection. It also gives smooth finish and improves the texture of the surface, further increasing the demand for antiblock additives.

Market Analysis

Based on product type, antiblock additives market is bifurcated into organic and inorganic. On the basis of polymer type, market is classified into linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), among others. Based on application, the market is divided into packaging and non-packaging. By end use, the market is categorised into food, pharmaceutical, industrial, and agricultural, among others. The regional markets for antiblock additives are North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

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 antiblock additives market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Imerys S.A. 

• Honeywell International Inc. 

• Croda International Plc 

• W.R. Grace & Co.

• Momentive Performance Materials Inc. 

• LyondellBasell Industries 

• Clariant AG 

• Ampacet Corporation 

• Altana AG 

• Avient Corporation 

• Other

Market Share by Product Type

Inorganic antiblock additives occupy a significant share in the antiblock additives market based on product type due to their affordable costs and increased availability. They are formed of siliceous minerals like silica, talc and mica that form a rough surface between the contact point of two film layers. Its transparent and non-glossy finishing makes it a preferred choice of additives. On other hand, organic antiblock additives function by reducing the friction between two contact surfaces and are expected to witness an increase in demand as a result of rising preferences for organic products.

Market Share by Region

Asia Pacific holds a substantial share in the global antiblock additives market, supported by the rapidly growing usage of packaging for ready to eat food items. The increased urbanisation in countries like India and China have increased the expenditure capacity of the population and sales of packaged food products, thus boosting the revenue of the market for antiblock additives. Increased focus on agricultural production and industrialisation are also contributing to the growth of the antiblock additives market in the Asia Pacific. Meanwhile, North America is also expected to see a revenue growth in the market for antiblock additives due to the growing pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Competitive Landscape

Imerys S.A., founded in 1880, is a multinational company with its headquarters in Paris, France. They deal in mining extraction and processing for the construction and manufacturing industries, providing quality control, supply chain services, technical services, and information services.

Honeywell International Inc. is a multinational corporation that mainly deals in aerospace, safety, and productivity, performance materials and building technologies. The company was founded in 1906 with headquarters in North Carolina, United States, and some of its major products are sold in the sectors of aerospace, automation, adsorbent and catalyst, research chemicals, and products for homeowners, among others.

Croda International Plc, founded in 1925, is a specialty chemicals company based in Yorkshire, United Kingdom. They apply smart science to improve their products that can be useful in everyday lives. Some of its known products are surfactants as ingredients for cosmetics, dietary supplements such as omega-3 oil, and fatty acids for easy peeling of plastic.

Other market players include W.R. Grace & Co., Momentive Performance Materials Inc., LyondellBasell Industries, Clariant AG, Ampacet Corporation, Altana AG, and Avient Corporation, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report