Antiblock Additive Market

Antiblock Additive Market Size & Growth 2023-2028

Antiblock Additive Market was valued at $ 803.7 million in 2022 and is predicted to reach $ 1,129.2 million in 2028, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9% between 2023-2028

Measures to prevent film sheets from sticking together are called anti-blocking agents. The anti-blocking dose varies depending on the thickness of the film, the quality of the film, the additive employed, and the extrusion conditions. Film and coating manufacturers often encounter the problem of blocking. The issue majorly occurs with polypropylene and polyethylene films and some of the coated and laminated goods. To combat these problems, anti-block additives are added, which create small bumps (rough edges). This escalates the gap between the two layers, hence decreasing the blocking.

Polyolefin and other plastic films tend to adhere to each other due to the Van Der Waal force or due to the presence of lower molecular weight species called oligomers, which often makes it difficult to separate the layers. An anti-lock additive can be added to the plastics to prevent unwanted adhesion and therefore reduce the blocking force between the film layers during unwinding. This facilitates the entire process during the production time, as well as during the subsequent use of the product. One of the important applications of the anti-block additive is the packaging. It is employed in various end-use industries such as food and pharmaceuticals. They improve the processing, life cycle, and performance of films. They are employed in the manufacture of polyolefin films. Also, they tend to lower the coefficient of friction between the films, preventing them from sticking together. The escalating application of anti block additives in the food packaging industry and agriculture has fuelled industry expansion.

The plastics industry is growing rapidly due to its use in a wide range of industries. Escalating consumer awareness of new-age development and green products has led to the implementation of new technologies in the packaging industry. The adoption of nanocomposites like packaging fillers, non-thermal processing and light protective packaging, Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP), active packaging technologies like oxygen scavengers, moisture absorbers, air emitters, Ethanol, delivery systems/flavor absorption, time and temperature indicators and multilayer films are some of the latest technologies adopted in the packaging industry.

Antiblock Additive Market Drivers:

The growing need for packaging in the food and pharmaceutical industries is predicted to drive the expansion of the worldwide industry for anti block additives in the near future. Escalated purchasing power and high disposable incomes are estimated to fuel calls for packaged foods during the foreseen period. Also, the growing call for agricultural greenhouses is predicted to drive the expansion of the worldwide industry for anti-block additives.

Restraints in the Antiblock Additive Market:

The extreme dose level of the inorganic anti-block additive is predicted to hinder the expansion of the worldwide industry for anti-block additives during the foreseen period.

Opportunities in the Antiblock Additive Market:

The global market for antiblock additives is predicted to expand significantly during the foreseen period due to escalating call for these additives in food packaging due to escalating consumer awareness of ready-to-eat packaged foods. The rising disposable income and high purchasing power of consumers have also stimulated the call for packaged food.

Challenges in the Antiblock Additive Market:

High doses of anti block additives affect the optical properties of plastic films. As a result, manufacturers are turning to newer alternatives, which offer optimal clarity and high resistance to blocking.

Recent Developments:

• Specialty Minerals has recently introduced its two new non-stick additives for employment in plastic films and bag applications. A resource and wholly-owned subsidiary based on the technology of Minerals Technologies, Optibloc 8 and Optibloc 325 were made for excellent clarity polyethylene film uses like food packaging.

• DuPont presents the latest combination of anti-block and PE-blown film combo shorts at Chinaplas 2019. The modern silicone-based masterbatch shows an optimized collaboration of compatible additives to simplify logistics.

ANTIBLOCK ADDITIVE MARKET REPORT COVERAGE:

Market Segmentation:

Antiblock Additive Market - By Product Type:

• Inorganic Anti-Block Additives

• Organic Anti-Block Additives

Based on the product type, the inorganic anti-block additive is foreseen to record a substantial portion in the global anti-block additives business.

Antiblock Additive Market - By Polymer Type:

• HDPE

• LDPE

• LLDPE

• PVC

• BOPP

• Cast Polypropylene

• Polyamide

• Polyethylene Terephthalate

Based on the type of polymer, LLDPE is predicted to dominate the worldwide industry for anti block additives.

Antiblock Additive Market - By Application:

• Packaging

• Non-Packaging

Packaging is widely preferred in industries such as food and beverage and pharmaceuticals. On the other hand, non-packaging is widely preferred in the agricultural and medical sectors.

Antiblock Additive Market - By Region:

• North America 

• Europe 

• Asia Pacific 

• Latin America 

• Middle East & Africa 

The region of Asia-Pacific is predicted to lead the global anti-block additive market, followed by North America and Europe, throughout the foreseen period. The growing call for anti-block additives in the agricultural sector in the Asia-Pacific is predicted to boost the overall industry during the outlook period. In addition, government initiatives to increase agricultural production are predicted to increase the call for food packaging during the conjecture period. Asia-Pacific is predicted to experience significant expansion in the coming years. Escalated agricultural production in this region is predicted to increase the call for food packaging, which in turn will drive expansion in the worldwide industry for anti-block additives in the Asia-Pacific region. Furthermore, the increase in packaging activities in countries such as China, Japan, and Korea further strengthens the call for anti-block additives.

Expansion in pharmaceutical and medical industries in North America and Europe is estimated to augment the overall industry for anti block additives in these regions. The anti-block additive industry in the Middle East & Africa and Latin America is predicted to develop higher in the next coming years. North America is predicted to dominate the worldwide anti-block additives industry. Europe and Latin America are projected to witness moderate expansion in the near future.

Antiblock Additive Market Key Players:

1. Croda International PLC
2. Evonik Industries AG
3. Imerys SA, J.M.
4. Huber Corporation
5. W.R. Grace & Company
6. Elementis PLC
7. Honeywell International Inc.
8. BYK Additives & Instruments
9. Fine Organics
10. Specialty Minerals Inc