Cabot Corporation

The global masterbatch market is projected to grow from USD 13.74 billion in 2025 to USD 24.16 billion by 2035, at a compound annual growth rate of 5.82 percent, according to a report by SNS Insider. Black masterbatch held the largest type share at 31.8 percent in 2025, driven by automotive and packaging applications, while polypropylene led carrier polymers with a 35.2 percent share. Packaging was the dominant end-use segment at 39.5 percent, and the Asia Pacific region accounted for 38.6 percent of global revenue, with China representing 44.8 percent of that regional total. Key players include Avient Corporation, Clariant AG, and Cabot Corporation, which have recently introduced sustainable products such as recycled-content and PFAS-free additive masterbatches.

The global fumed silica market is projected to grow from USD 1.80 billion in 2025 to USD 2.14 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate of 3.46 percent. Hydrophobic fumed silica is anticipated to be the fastest-growing type due to its superior water resistance, dispersibility, and thickening properties, making it ideal for adhesives, sealants, and coatings. Among applications, UPR and composites are set for rapid growth, while the pharmaceutical industry is poised to be the fastest-growing end-use sector. The Middle East and Africa region is projected to lead regional growth, driven by infrastructure development and industrial investments. Key players include Evonik Industries AG, Wacker Chemie AG, and Cabot Corporation.

Cabot Corporation has published its 2026 Sustainability Report, detailing final progress against its 2025 Sustainability Goals and early advances toward its 2030 targets. By the end of 2025, the company achieved 14 of its 15 2025 goals, with 11 met ahead of schedule. The report highlights a new beneficial reuse pathway at its Franklin, Louisiana facility that cut nonhazardous landfill waste at the site by 87% and contributed to a 70% global reduction in such waste from 2024 to 2025. Cabot also completed an industry-wide life cycle assessment methodology for furnace carbon black with the International Carbon Black Association and plans to develop a proprietary tool to track product carbon footprints across its entire portfolio. The report was prepared in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative Standards and supports the company's participation in the United Nations Global Compact.

Cabot Corporation has earned a platinum rating from EcoVadis for the sixth consecutive year, placing it among the top 1% of companies assessed globally. The company achieved a five-point increase in its overall score, its largest year-over-year improvement to date, with notable gains in the ethics category. Cabot again received an outstanding rating in both the environment and labor and human rights categories, the highest recognition awarded by EcoVadis. The assessment evaluates more than 150,000 companies across over 185 countries and 250 industries in four key areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.