Performance additives are additives that are used to enhance the properties of materials by preventing deterioration & discoloration, prevention of oxidation, enhancing flame resistance, improving impact strength, making it softer & flexible, improving strength, and improving the process ability of the material. Performance additives for plastic industry consists of plastic additives, rubber additives, ink additives, pigment additives, and, paint & coating additives. 1. Micro markets are the sub-segments of the performance additives market included in the report 2. Core competencies of companies are determined in terms of their key developments and key strategies adopted by them to sustain in the market