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South Africa’s Masterbatch Market Surges: 5% CAGR Driven by Packaging and Auto Sectors

South Africa’s R2.5B plastic industry is fueling a 5% CAGR growth in masterbatch demand (2025–2029), with imports rising 12% annually. Local producers like Colourite Masterbatch and PlastiColours dominate 60% of the market for color/additive masterbatches, while China supplies 40% of imports, targeting food packaging and automotive components.

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Lomon Billions Debuts High-Performance Chloride-Process TiO₂ for Plastic Masterbatches

At the 2024 China Masterbatch Industry Annual Conference, Lomon Billions unveiled three groundbreaking titanium dioxide products—BLR-883, BLR-885, and BLR-887—engineered for superior dispersion and weather resistance. These chloride-process TiO₂ masterbatches enhance opacity by 30% and thermal stability compared to traditional sulfate variants, addressing critical needs in automotive and construction plastics.

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