Global Masterbatch Market Outlook: Q2 2025 Trends Across APAC, North America, and Europe
The masterbatch industry, an integral part of the plastics supply chain, experienced a mix of market dynamics across key regions in the second quarter of 2025. Masterbatch, a concentrated mixture of pigments and additives encapsulated during a heat process into a carrier resin, plays a critical role in coloring and enhancing plastic products. Its applications span packaging, automotive, construction, and consumer goods industries. Understanding regional trends provides insights for manufacturers, traders, and end-users navigating this complex market. This article highlights masterbatch price trends across the Asia-Pacific (APAC), North America, and European markets during Q2 2025, examining price movements, underlying factors, and industry sentiment. Asia-Pacific: China’s Slight Price Decline Amid Evolving Demand The Asia-Pacific masterbatch market, particularly in China, witnessed a moderate softening in Q2 2025. According to industry reports, the Masterbatch Price Index in China...