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Plastic Colorant Global Market Insights 2025, Analysis and Forecast to 2030, by Manufacturers, Regions, Technology, Product Type

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  • 102 Pages
  • July 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Prof Research
  • ID: 6032746
Plastic colorants are additives used to impart color, enhance aesthetics, and improve functionality in plastic products across industries such as packaging, automotive, consumer goods, and construction. The industry encompasses various types, including masterbatches, colored pellets, coloring compounds, dry colorants, paste colorants, and liquid colorants, each tailored to specific manufacturing processes and applications. The market is characterized by its focus on customization, sustainability, and technological advancements in color formulation. Key trends include the development of eco-friendly colorants with low environmental impact, the use of high-performance pigments for vibrant and durable colors, and the adoption of digital color-matching technologies for precision. The market is driven by the growing demand for visually appealing plastic products, increasing use of plastics in lightweight automotive components, and stringent regulations promoting sustainable additives. Innovations such as bio-based colorants, UV-resistant pigments, and colorants for recycled plastics are shaping the industry, addressing consumer preferences for aesthetics and environmental responsibility.

Market Size and Growth Forecast

The global Plastic Colorant market was valued at USD 6.6-9.8 billion in 2024, with an estimated CAGR of 5.5%-7.5% from 2025 to 2030, driven by demand for customized and sustainable plastic products.

Regional Analysis

North America is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.0%-7.0%, with the United States leading due to its strong packaging and automotive industries. Trends include the adoption of bio-based and recyclable colorants to meet sustainability goals and the use of high-performance pigments in premium consumer goods.

Europe is expected to achieve a CAGR of 4.8%-6.8%, with Germany and France driving demand. The region emphasizes eco-friendly colorants, such as those compatible with recycled plastics, and advanced color-matching technologies to meet stringent EU regulations on plastic waste.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to record the highest growth at 6.0%-8.0%, driven by China, India, and Japan. China’s dominance in plastic manufacturing and India’s growing packaging sector fuel demand for cost-effective masterbatches and liquid colorants. Trends include the adoption of vibrant colorants for consumer goods and automotive applications.

  • Rest of the World, particularly Brazil and the Middle East, is expected to grow at 4.5%-6.5%. These regions are adopting plastic colorants for packaging and construction, supported by urbanization and infrastructure development.

Type Analysis

  • Masterbatches are estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.8%-7.8%, driven by their versatility and ease of use in coloring plastics during processing. Trends include the development of bio-based masterbatches and high-performance formulations for automotive and packaging applications.
  • Colored pellets are projected to expand at 5.5%-7.5%, supported by their use in injection molding and extrusion processes. Trends include the adoption of pre-colored pellets for consistent color quality and recyclability in consumer goods.
  • Coloring compounds are expected to grow at 5.3%-7.3%, focusing on high-precision applications in electronics and medical devices. Trends include the use of UV-resistant and flame-retardant compounds for enhanced durability.
  • Dry colorants are anticipated to rise at 5.0%-7.0%, driven by their cost-effectiveness in small-scale production. Trends include their use in niche applications like rotational molding.
  • Paste colorants are estimated to grow at 5.2%-7.2%, focusing on high-viscosity applications in flexible packaging. Trends include the development of eco-friendly paste formulations.
  • Liquid colorants are projected to expand at 5.5%-7.5%, supported by their precision in dosing and vibrant color output. Trends include their use in high-speed manufacturing and sustainable formulations.

Key Market Players

Avient, headquartered in Avon Lake, USA, is a leading provider of plastic colorants, offering masterbatches and compounds for packaging, automotive, and consumer goods. The company focuses on sustainable solutions, including bio-based and recyclable colorants.

Holland Colours, based in Apeldoorn, Netherlands, specializes in color concentrates and liquid colorants, known for its innovative formulations for packaging and construction applications. The company emphasizes eco-friendly and high-performance colorants.

artience Co. Ltd., located in Tokyo, Japan, produces masterbatches and coloring compounds, focusing on vibrant and durable color solutions for automotive and electronics industries. The company is recognized for its advanced color-matching technologies.

Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co. Ltd., based in Tokyo, Japan, is a major manufacturer of plastic colorants, offering a wide range of masterbatches and liquid colorants for packaging and consumer goods, with a focus on precision and sustainability.

Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

  • The threat of new entrants is moderate. High capital investment in manufacturing facilities and expertise in color formulation create barriers, but the growing demand for sustainable colorants attracts niche players.
  • The threat of substitutes is moderate. Alternative additives, such as dyes and natural pigments, compete in specific applications, but plastic colorants’ versatility and compatibility with various polymers maintain their dominance.
  • Buyer power is moderate. Large plastic manufacturers negotiate pricing, but the specialized nature of high-performance and eco-friendly colorants limits buyer leverage.
  • Supplier power is low to moderate. Raw materials like pigments and additives are widely available, but fluctuations in chemical prices can impact costs.
  • Competitive rivalry is high. Key players differentiate through sustainable formulations, advanced color-matching, and customized solutions, intensifying competition in a moderately concentrated market.

Market Opportunities and Challenges

Opportunities

  • The growing demand for sustainable plastics creates opportunities for bio-based and recyclable colorants in packaging and consumer goods.
  • Expansion in the automotive and electronics industries offers potential for high-performance colorants with UV resistance and flame-retardant properties.
  • Emerging markets in Asia Pacific provide growth opportunities due to increasing plastic consumption in packaging and construction.
  • Advancements in digital color-matching technologies enhance precision and customization in colorant applications.

Challenges

  • Stringent regulations on chemical safety and plastic waste increase compliance costs for colorant manufacturers.
  • Competition from alternative additives and natural pigments challenges market share in eco-friendly applications.
  • Fluctuating raw material prices impact production costs and profitability.
  • High R&D costs for sustainable colorants limit scalability for smaller manufacturers.

Growth Trend Analysis

The Plastic Colorant market is growing steadily, driven by demand for sustainable and customized plastic products. On October 11, 2024, Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited entered a definitive agreement with Heubach Group for an asset and share deal, strengthening its position in the global colorant market. On December 20, 2024, Chroma Color Corporation acquired Spectra Color, Inc., a custom manufacturer of colorants and pre-colored resin compounds, expanding its portfolio and manufacturing footprint, particularly in rotational molding. On February 5, 2025, Techmer PM acquired Colors for Plastics, enhancing its capabilities in color concentrates and custom solutions. These developments align with a projected CAGR of 5.5%-7.5% through 2030, reflecting the market’s focus on sustainability and innovation.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Executive SummaryChapter 2 Abbreviation and Acronyms
Chapter 3 Preface
3.1 Research Scope
3.2 Research Sources
3.2.1 Data Sources
3.2.2 Assumptions
3.3 Research Method
Chapter 4 Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Classification/Types
4.3 Application/End Users
Chapter 5 Market Trend Analysis
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Drivers
5.3 Restraints
5.4 Opportunities
5.5 Threats
Chapter 6 Industry Chain Analysis
6.1 Upstream/Suppliers Analysis
6.2 Plastic Colorant Analysis
6.2.1 Technology Analysis
6.2.2 Cost Analysis
6.2.3 Market Channel Analysis
6.3 Downstream Buyers/End Users
Chapter 7 Latest Market Dynamics
7.1 Latest News
7.2 Merger and Acquisition
7.3 Planned/Future Project
7.4 Policy Dynamics
Chapter 8 Trading Analysis
8.1 Export of Plastic Colorant by Region
8.2 Import of Plastic Colorant by Region
8.3 Balance of Trade
Chapter 9 Historical and Forecast Plastic Colorant Market in North America (2020-2030)
9.1 Plastic Colorant Market Size
9.2 Plastic Colorant Demand by End Use
9.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
9.4 Type Segmentation and Price
9.5 Key Countries Analysis
9.5.1 United States
9.5.2 Canada
9.5.3 Mexico
Chapter 10 Historical and Forecast Plastic Colorant Market in South America (2020-2030)
10.1 Plastic Colorant Market Size
10.2 Plastic Colorant Demand by End Use
10.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
10.4 Type Segmentation and Price
10.5 Key Countries Analysis
10.5.1 Brazil
10.5.2 Argentina
10.5.3 Chile
10.5.4 Peru
Chapter 11 Historical and Forecast Plastic Colorant Market in Asia & Pacific (2020-2030)
11.1 Plastic Colorant Market Size
11.2 Plastic Colorant Demand by End Use
11.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
11.4 Type Segmentation and Price
11.5 Key Countries Analysis
11.5.1 China
11.5.2 India
11.5.3 Japan
11.5.4 South Korea
11.5.5 Southeast Asia
11.5.6 Australia
Chapter 12 Historical and Forecast Plastic Colorant Market in Europe (2020-2030)
12.1 Plastic Colorant Market Size
12.2 Plastic Colorant Demand by End Use
12.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
12.4 Type Segmentation and Price
12.5 Key Countries Analysis
12.5.1 Germany
12.5.2 France
12.5.3 United Kingdom
12.5.4 Italy
12.5.5 Spain
12.5.6 Belgium
12.5.7 Netherlands
12.5.8 Austria
12.5.9 Poland
12.5.10 Russia
Chapter 13 Historical and Forecast Plastic Colorant Market in MEA (2020-2030)
13.1 Plastic Colorant Market Size
13.2 Plastic Colorant Demand by End Use
13.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
13.4 Type Segmentation and Price
13.5 Key Countries Analysis
13.5.1 Egypt
13.5.2 Israel
13.5.3 South Africa
13.5.4 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
13.5.5 Turkey
Chapter 14 Summary For Global Plastic Colorant Market (2020-2025)
14.1 Plastic Colorant Market Size
14.2 Plastic Colorant Demand by End Use
14.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
14.4 Type Segmentation and Price
Chapter 15 Global Plastic Colorant Market Forecast (2025-2030)
15.1 Plastic Colorant Market Size Forecast
15.2 Plastic Colorant Demand Forecast
15.3 Competition by Players/Suppliers
15.4 Type Segmentation and Price Forecast
Chapter 16 Analysis of Global Key Vendors
16.1 Avient
16.1.1 Company Profile
16.1.2 Main Business and Plastic Colorant Information
16.1.3 SWOT Analysis of Avient
16.1.4 Avient Plastic Colorant Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.2 Holland Colours
16.2.1 Company Profile
16.2.2 Main Business and Plastic Colorant Information
16.2.3 SWOT Analysis of Holland Colours
16.2.4 Holland Colours Plastic Colorant Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.3 artience Co. Ltd.
16.3.1 Company Profile
16.3.2 Main Business and Plastic Colorant Information
16.3.3 SWOT Analysis of artience Co. Ltd.
16.3.4 artience Co. Ltd. Plastic Colorant Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
16.4 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg.Co. Ltd.
16.4.1 Company Profile
16.4.2 Main Business and Plastic Colorant Information
16.4.3 SWOT Analysis of Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg.Co. Ltd.
16.4.4 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg.Co. Ltd. Plastic Colorant Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
Tables and Figures
Table Abbreviation and Acronyms List
Table Research Scope of Plastic Colorant Report
Table Data Sources of Plastic Colorant Report
Table Major Assumptions of Plastic Colorant Report
Figure Market Size Estimated Method
Figure Major Forecasting Factors
Figure Plastic Colorant Picture
Table Plastic Colorant Classification
Table Plastic Colorant Applications List
Table Drivers of Plastic Colorant Market
Table Restraints of Plastic Colorant Market
Table Opportunities of Plastic Colorant Market
Table Threats of Plastic Colorant Market
Table Raw Materials Suppliers List
Table Different Production Methods of Plastic Colorant
Table Cost Structure Analysis of Plastic Colorant
Table Key End Users List
Table Latest News of Plastic Colorant Market
Table Merger and Acquisition List
Table Planned/Future Project of Plastic Colorant Market
Table Policy of Plastic Colorant Market
Table 2020-2030 Regional Export of Plastic Colorant
Table 2020-2030 Regional Import of Plastic Colorant
Table 2020-2030 Regional Trade Balance
Figure 2020-2030 Regional Trade Balance
Table 2020-2030 North America Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 North America Plastic Colorant Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 North America Plastic Colorant Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 North America Plastic Colorant Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 North America Plastic Colorant Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 North America Plastic Colorant Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 North America Plastic Colorant Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 North America Plastic Colorant Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 United States Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 United States Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Canada Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Canada Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Mexico Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Mexico Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 South America Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 South America Plastic Colorant Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 South America Plastic Colorant Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 South America Plastic Colorant Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 South America Plastic Colorant Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 South America Plastic Colorant Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 South America Plastic Colorant Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 South America Plastic Colorant Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 Brazil Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Brazil Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Argentina Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Argentina Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Chile Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Chile Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Peru Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Peru Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Plastic Colorant Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Plastic Colorant Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Plastic Colorant Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Plastic Colorant Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Plastic Colorant Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 Asia & Pacific Plastic Colorant Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Asia & Pacific Plastic Colorant Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 China Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 China Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 India Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 India Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Japan Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Japan Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 South Korea Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 South Korea Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Plastic Colorant Market Size List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Plastic Colorant Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Plastic Colorant Import List
Table 2020-2030 Southeast Asia Plastic Colorant Export List
Table 2020-2030 Australia Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Australia Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Europe Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 Europe Plastic Colorant Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 Europe Plastic Colorant Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 Europe Plastic Colorant Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Europe Plastic Colorant Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 Europe Plastic Colorant Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 Europe Plastic Colorant Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Europe Plastic Colorant Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 Germany Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Germany Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 France Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 France Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 United Kingdom Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 United Kingdom Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Italy Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Italy Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Spain Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Spain Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Belgium Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Belgium Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Netherlands Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Netherlands Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Austria Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Austria Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Poland Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Poland Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Russia Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Russia Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 MEA Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Figure 2020-2030 MEA Plastic Colorant Market Size and CAGR
Figure 2020-2030 MEA Plastic Colorant Market Volume and CAGR
Table 2020-2030 MEA Plastic Colorant Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 MEA Plastic Colorant Key Players Sales List
Table 2020-2025 MEA Plastic Colorant Key Players Market Share List
Table 2020-2030 MEA Plastic Colorant Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 MEA Plastic Colorant Price List by Type
Table 2020-2030 Egypt Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Egypt Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Israel Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Israel Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 South Africa Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 South Africa Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2030 Turkey Plastic Colorant Market Size and Market Volume List
Table 2020-2030 Turkey Plastic Colorant Import & Export List
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Colorant Market Size List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Colorant Market Size Share List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Colorant Market Volume List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Colorant Market Volume Share List by Region
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Colorant Demand List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Colorant Demand Market Share List by Application
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Colorant Capacity List
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Colorant Key Vendors Capacity Share List
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Colorant Key Vendors Production List
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Colorant Key Vendors Production Share List
Figure 2020-2025 Global Plastic Colorant Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Colorant Key Vendors Production Value List
Figure 2020-2025 Global Plastic Colorant Production Value and Growth Rate
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Colorant Key Vendors Production Value Share List
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Colorant Demand List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Global Plastic Colorant Demand Market Share List by Type
Table 2020-2025 Regional Plastic Colorant Price List
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Colorant Market Size List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Colorant Market Size Share List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Colorant Market Volume List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Colorant Market Volume Share List by Region
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Colorant Demand List by Application
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Colorant Demand Market Share List by Application
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Colorant Capacity List
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Colorant Key Vendors Capacity Share List
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Colorant Key Vendors Production List
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Colorant Key Vendors Production Share List
Figure 2025-2030 Global Plastic Colorant Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Colorant Key Vendors Production Value List
Figure 2025-2030 Global Plastic Colorant Production Value and Growth Rate
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Colorant Key Vendors Production Value Share List
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Colorant Demand List by Type
Table 2025-2030 Global Plastic Colorant Demand Market Share List by Type
Table 2025-2030 Plastic Colorant Regional Price List
Table Avient Information
Table SWOT Analysis of Avient
Table 2020-2025 Avient Plastic Colorant Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 Avient Plastic Colorant Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 Avient Plastic Colorant Market Share
Table Holland Colours Information
Table SWOT Analysis of Holland Colours
Table 2020-2025 Holland Colours Plastic Colorant Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 Holland Colours Plastic Colorant Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 Holland Colours Plastic Colorant Market Share
Table artience Co. Ltd. Information
Table SWOT Analysis of artience Co. Ltd.
Table 2020-2025 artience Co. Ltd. Plastic Colorant Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 artience Co. Ltd. Plastic Colorant Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 artience Co. Ltd. Plastic Colorant Market Share
Table Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg.Co. Ltd. Information
Table SWOT Analysis of Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg.Co. Ltd.
Table 2020-2025 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg.Co. Ltd. Plastic Colorant Product Capacity Production Price Cost Production Value
Figure 2020-2025 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg.Co. Ltd. Plastic Colorant Capacity Production and Growth Rate
Figure 2020-2025 Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg.Co. Ltd. Plastic Colorant Market Share

Companies Mentioned

  • Avient
  • Holland Colours
  • artience Co. Ltd.
  • Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg.Co. Ltd.