The degradable masterbatch sector is projected to grow at a 15% CAGR through 2027, driven by stringent environmental policies and rising demand in food packaging and medical applications. By 2025, China’s biodegradable plastics demand is expected to surge to 2.38 million tons (¥47.7B market value), with degradable masterbatches capturing 20% of the functional masterbatch segment.
Key players like Plastika Kritis and Clariant are accelerating R&D in bio-based additives, while innovations such as Cabot’s ISCC PLUS-certified REPLASBLAK series (launched May 2024) target automotive sustainability needs. Asia-Pacific leads production, contributing 40% of global filler masterbatch output amid booming e-commerce packaging demands.
