Compound & Masterbatch Producers Worldwide
Our Database team can offer your business an in-depth view of 2,500+ thermoplastics compounding or masterbatch manufacturing plants across seven regions. With over 35 years of industry research, you can trust that the data our expert team offers is reliable and accurately represents this dynamic and diverse industry. The production of compounds and masterbatch are an essential link between plastic converters and polymer producers. These industries are highly diverse and difficult to segment requiring in-depth expertise to navigate.
Our latest research has uncovered a significant consolidation trend in the industry. Privately owned sites have decreased from 45% in 2020 to 40% in 2023, with the remaining sites now being part of larger groups. Whether you already have direct links with the plastics industry or are seeking regional opportunities, our accurate and comprehensive database will serve as an essential reference for your team.
Start your journey towards unlocking regional opportunities in this vital industry by leveraging our research and insights.
Regional overview
Producers in China
Standout statistics from the 348 sites include:
- 100 new plants were identified during the research
- Almost half the sites researched claim to produce over 10,000 tonnes per year
- 285 sites out of the 348 listed (over 80%) compound at least one type of polyolefins
- 249 sites out of the 348 listed (over 70%) compound at least one type of engineering polymers
Producers in Europe
Key findings for the 745 sites include:
- almost 40% claim to produce more than 10,000 tonnes/year
- over 70% compound at least one type of polyolefin
- almost 60% compound at least one type of engineering polymer
- over 1,500 managerial names provided
Producers in India
Over 179 new sites added since our last edition!
Key findings for the 315 sites include:
- 60%+ are privately owned
- over 60% compound at least one engineering polymer
- 110 sites claim to produce more than 10,000 tonnes/year
- over 511 managerial names provided
Producers in South East Asia
Key findings for the 276 sites include:
- over 40% produce more than 10kt/year
- 95% produce colour compounds or colour masterbatches
- 270 managerial names provided
Producers in South America
Interesting observations for the 140 sites include:
- More than 60% are privately owned
- Over 55% compound at least one engineering polymer
- 129 managerial names provided
Producers in North America
Key findings for the 466 sites include:
- more than 30% of sites produce more than 10 thousand tonnes
- over 50% compound at least one type of engineering poylmers
- 900+ managerial contact names provided
What's included?
Regions covered
Europe: Italy, Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, France, Poland, Belgium, Netherlands, Hungary, Czech Republic, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Romania, Greece, Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Slovenia, Finland, Slovak Republic, Serbia, Croatia, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Luxembourg.
Middle East & Africa: Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Tanzania, South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast.
North America: United States, Canada, Mexico.
South America: Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Uruguay, Bolivia.
ASEAN region: Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Philippines.
China and India
Compounds produced
Colour compounds, flame retardant, mineral filled, glass filled, elastomer modified, cross-linked, carbon fibre, natural fibre
Masterbatch produced
Black masterbatch, white masterbatch, colour masterbatch, additive masterbatch, liquid colour
Types of polymers
LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, PP, PS, Rigid PVC, Flex PVC, PA, PC, ABS, SAN, PET, ACETAL, PBT, TPE
Each site record provides
- Full address and telephone number, company e-mail, and website when available
- Up to four managerial contact names
- Ultimate holding company (parent company)
- Types of polymers compounded
- Compounds and masterbatch produced
- Technologies used
- Total production volume per year
- Number of single and twin screw extruders
- Number of batch mixers
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