Dublin, Nov. 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2018 To 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global Flame Retardant Masterbatches market was valued at US$ 1,625.2 Mn in 2017, expected to grow at the CAGR of 9.6% from 2018 to 2026.
Market Insights
Demand for flame retardant masterbatches is driven by the robust growth of the construction and automotive sector in the major regions that includes North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. The growing construction sector is one of the key factors resulting in the robust growth of the flame retardant materbatches market at present. U.S, Germany, China, Japan and India are the major countries driving the growth of the global construction industry. Flame retardant masterbatches that are incorporated with plastics find major use as building materials and also comply with important fire safety regulations.
Further, non-halogenated flame retardant chemicals are gaining more popularity among end-users as these are environment friendly and being recommended by various regulatory bodies. Environment regulations restricted the use of halogenated flame retardants such as brominated and chlorinated flame retardants encouraging research and development activities to formulate non-toxic flame retardants that can withstand heat and flame with minimal effect on the environment.
However, stringent government regulations regarding the usage of toxic flame retardants is one of the key factors slowing down the growth of the market. Brominated and chlorinated flame retardants are the two mostly preferred and widely used halogenated flame retardants, as they are further used in wide range of consumer products such as computers, televisions, motor vehicles, electronics, carpets, and furniture. These flame retardants can cause harmful effects which can damage the body systems.
When these flame retardants degrade, they also end up in household dust, where they are mostly inhaled and ingested. Europe and North America have restricted the use of such chemicals and graded them to be toxic pollutants under Stockholm Convention held in the year 2012. This trend could be adopted in Asia-Pacific as well due to growing environmental concern in the region. Therefore, restrictive legislations over the use of halogenated flame retardants is a key factor hampering the growth of the halogenated flame retardant based masterbatches market.
The market for flame retardant masterbatches has been segmented on the basis of flame retardant type, application, end-use industry and region. Based on flame retardant type, alumina trihydrate accounted for the major market share in 2017 and is expected to retain market dominance throughout the forecast period. The demand for ATH was significantly high in developing economies like China, India, Brazil, and South Africa amongst others.
Reason for high demand is because of high demand for thermoplastics, its low smoke properties and corresponding changes in government regulations on usage of flame retardants. Based on application, engineering plastics accounted for the major market share in 2017. Flame retardant masterbatches based thermoplastics find extensive use in clothing, home furnishings, engineering domain owing to its good chemical stability and superior mechanical properties, thus contributing to its high growth.
Major players operating in the flame retardant masterbatches market include
Key Topics Covered:
Chapter 1 Preface
1.1 Report Scope and Description
1.1.1 Study Purpose
1.1.2 Target Audience
1.1.3 USP and Key Offerings
1.2 Research Scope
1.3 Research Methodology
1.3.1 Phase I - Secondary Research
1.3.2 Phase II - Primary Research
1.3.3 Phase III - Expert Panel Review
1.3.4 Approach Adopted
1.3.5 Top-Down Approach
1.3.6 Bottom-Up Approach
1.3.7 Assumptions
1.4 Market Segmentation
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Market Snapshot: Global Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market
2.1.1 Global Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market, by Flame Retardant Type, 2017 (Kilo tons) (US$ Mn)
2.1.2 Global Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market, by Application, 2017 (Kilo tons) (US$ Mn)
2.1.3 Global Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market, by End-use Industry, 2017 (Kilo tons) (US$ Mn)
2.1.4 Global Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market, by Geography, 2017 (Kilo tons) (US$ Mn)
2.2 Global Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market: Premium Insight
2.2.1 Attractive Market Opportunities in Global Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Market Dynamics
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.1.1 Robust Growth in the Construction Industry Fuelling Market for Flame Retardant Masterbatches
3.2.1.2 Rising Demand for Non-Halogenated Flame Retardants
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.2.1 Increasing Government Regulations on the Use of Toxic Flame Retardants
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.3.1 Changing Standards of Flame Retardancy and Fire Safety
3.3 Porter's Analysis
3.4 Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography,
3.5 Market Positioning of Key Players,
Chapter 4 Global Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market, by Flame Retardant Type
4.1 Overview
4.2 Alumina Trihydrate
4.2.1 Global Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market, by Alumina Trihydrate, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Mn)
4.2.2 Brominated Flame Retardants
4.2.3 Global Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market, by Brominated Flame Retardants, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Mn)
4.2.4 Antimony Trioxide
4.2.5 Global Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market, by Antimony Trioxide, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Mn)
4.2.6 Phosphorous Flame Retardants
4.2.7 Global Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market, by Phosphorous Flame Retardants, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Mn)
4.2.8 Others (zinc oxide, boron compounds, etc.)
4.2.9 Global Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market, by Others, 2016-2026 (Kilo tons) (US$ Mn)
Chapter 5 Global Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market, by Application
5.1 Overview
5.2 Engineering Plastics
5.3 Rubber
5.4 Epoxy Resins
5.5 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
5.6 Others (PET & Polyolefin)
Chapter 6 Global Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market, by End-use Industry
6.1 Overview
6.2 Automotive
6.3 Construction
6.4 Textile
6.5 Electronics
6.6 Aerospace
6.7 Paints & Coatings
6.8 Packaging
6.9 Others (transportation, consumer goods, etc.)
Chapter 7 Global Flame Retardant Masterbatches Market, by Geography
Chapter 8 Company Profiles
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