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.
Key drivers include e-commerce packaging expansion and automotive light weighting initiatives, where filler masterbatches reduce part costs by 18%. With plastic packaging产值 exceeding R2.5B, international players are investing in Johannesburg-based production hubs to leverage tariff advantages and regional distribution networks .
