Plastic Additives Market Is Expected To Reach USD 47.8 Billion Globally in 2016: Transparency Market Research PR Newswire ALBANY, New York, June 28, 2012 ALBANY, New York, June 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research (http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com) "Plastic AdditivesMarket: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share & Forecast (2011 - 2016)", global plastic additives market revenue reached USD 39.7 billion in 2011 and is expected to reach USD 47.8 billion by 2016, growing at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2011 to 2016. By 2016, Flame Retardants is expected to be the second largest segment generating revenue after Plasticizers. Browse the database at http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/plastic-additives- market.html Plastic additive is a diversified industry with various types of additives such as property modifiers, property extenders, property stabilizers and processing aids and is set to demonstrate a high growth rate over the next few years. Major end use markets served by the industry include commercial construction, automotive, consumer appliances industry and general manufacturing industries. The plastic additive industry being energy and capital intensive, oil and gas are considered as major raw material suppliers for the industry.