Stabilizers Market Report

Protecting plastics with heavy metals or soybean oil

These days, cadmium stabilizers are frowned upon worldwide. In more and more countries, the plastics industry is also avoiding lead-based stabilizers. However, recycling remains a challenge: In the circular economy, plastics should be recycled wherever possible, including, for example, old floor coverings or other construction products made of PVC – however, the heavy metals used to stabilize the original materials can be found in the recycled materials. For new plastic products, environmentally friendly stabilizers that cause hardly any odor or VOC emissions are in demand. Ceresana expects global demand for calcium-based stabilizers to grow by 3.7% per year. Calcium can also be used for liquid mixed metal stabilizers. The demand for tin stabilizers is expected to amount to around 258,000 tonnes in 2033. Bio-based heat stabilizers, such as those made from epoxidized soybean oil, are not yet suitable for all applications.

Stabilizers for PVC construction products

Almost two thirds of all plastic and elastomer stabilizers are used by the construction industry, primarily for products made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The most important application is plastic pipes, for which around 388,000 tonnes of stabilizers are currently used every year. This is followed by profiles, cables, films, and other applications. In total, Asia-Pacific is the largest regional market for stabilizers, accounting for a share of 61%, followed by Western Europe. In Asia, stabilizers are mainly used for PVC pipes, whereas in Europe they are used for profiles, for example for windows or door frames. For drinking water pipes at least, the aim worldwide today is to do without lead stabilizers.

Current 7th edition of the “Stabilizers” market study:

Chapter 1 provides a description and analysis of the global stabilizers market – including forecasts up to 2033: For each region of the world, demand in tonnes and revenues in US dollars and euros are given. Furthermore, global and regional demand per product type and application area is analyzed. Market data on demand and revenues per sector are also provided.

The following stabilizer types are examined in detail:

• Calcium-based stabilizers
• Tin stabilizers
• Lead stabilizers
• Liquid mixed metal stabilizers and other products

Application areas for stabilizers analyzed in this study are:

• Pipes
• Profiles, for example for window frames and doors
• Films
• Cables
• Floorings
• Other applications

Customer sectors for stabilizers analyzed in this study are:

• Construction industry
• Packaging
• Transportation
• Electrical & Electronics
• Industry
• Other sectors

In Chapter 2, the demand for and the revenues generated with stabilizers are analyzed for 22 countries. Demand is examined in detail for each type of stabilizer and for the various application areas and sectors.

Chapter 3 provides 67 company profiles of the most important producers of stabilizers for plastics and elastomers. The practical manufacturer directory is clearly structured according to contact details, revenues, net income, product range, production sites, profile summary, product types, and areas of application. In-depth profiles of the most important producers are given, for example of Akdeniz, BASF, Baerlocher, Evonik, Lanxess, Mitsubishi Chemical, Timah, Shin-Etsu, Syensqo, Songwon, and Sumitomo.

=> A new market report by Ceresana on polyvinyl chloride (PVC), the main application area for stabilizers, is available. Ceresana regularly examines the global market for masterbatches, plasticizers, and other plastic additives. Current Ceresana market studies on various products made from PVC are also available: Plastic pipes, windows and doors, packaging, and plastic films.

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