Polymers
Polymers Appropriate
for Every Requirement
Afrifocus supplies a broad range of polymer raw materials to manufacturers, converters and distributors across African markets.
Our approach combines access to established international producers with an understanding of local production requirements, supply conditions and commercial priorities.
Our Polymer Portfolio
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
HDPE is a strong and versatile thermoplastic widely used where durability, chemical resistance and a favourable strength-to-weight ratio are required.
- Rigid bottles and containers
- Cleaning-product packaging
- Pipes and fittings
- Crates, bins and industrial containers
- Cutting boards and household products
- Selected footwear and moulded components
Best suited for
Packaging manufacturers, pipe producers, injection moulders, blow moulders and industrial-product converters.
- High strength relative to weight
- Good impact resistance
- Good moisture and chemical resistance
- Suitable for rigid packaging and infrastructure applications
- Available for several moulding and extrusion processes
Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
LDPE is a flexible polyethylene grade valued for impact resistance, moisture resistance and ease of processing.
- Squeeze and dispensing bottles
- Flexible containers
- Tubing
- Caps and closures
- Laboratory equipment
- Moulded components
- Flexible packaging applications
Best suited for
Flexible-packaging manufacturers, bottle producers, tubing manufacturers and injection moulders.
- Flexible and lightweight
- Good moisture resistance
- Good impact performance
- Suitable for products requiring softness and flexibility
- Adaptable across film, extrusion and moulding applications
Linear Low-Density and Metallocene Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE and mLLDPE)
LLDPE and mLLDPE combine flexibility with strong tensile, impact and puncture performance, making them particularly suitable for demanding film applications.
- Thin packaging film
- Stretch film
- Heavy-duty sack film
- Agricultural and industrial film
- Rotationally moulded products
- Cable insulation
- Liners and protective packaging
Best suited for
Film converters, flexible-packaging producers, sack manufacturers, cable producers and rotational moulders.
- Strong puncture and impact resistance
- Good tensile performance
- Suitable for downgauging in selected film applications
- Good clarity, depending on grade
- Strong sealing and packaging performance
Polypropylene (PP)
Polypropylene combines toughness, low weight, flexibility and heat resistance. It is used across packaging, household, automotive and industrial applications.
- Homopolymer
- Copolymer
- Random copolymer
- Food containers and packaging
- Bottles and jars
- Caps and closures
- Pallets and crates
- Automotive bumpers and interior components
- Battery cases
- Household products
- Fibres and woven sacks
Best suited for
Packaging manufacturers, automotive suppliers, woven-bag producers and household-goods manufacturers.
- Lightweight
- Good heat resistance
- Good fatigue resistance
- Adaptable to rigid and flexible applications
- Suitable for injection moulding, extrusion and fibre production
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
PVC is a versatile thermoplastic used across construction, infrastructure, electrical, packaging, healthcare and consumer applications.
- Pipes and drainage systems
- Window and door profiles
- Flooring
- Cables and wiring
- Medical devices and blood bags
- Packaging
- Cards
- Footwear and selected consumer products
Best suited for
Pipe manufacturers, cable producers, profile extruders, flooring manufacturers and flexible-PVC converters.
- Broad application versatility
- Good durability
- Resistant to moisture and several environmental conditions
- Can be formulated as rigid or flexible material
- Suitable for infrastructure and technical applications
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
PET is widely used in beverage, food, fibre and thermoforming applications due to its combination of clarity, strength and recyclability.
- Bottled water
- Carbonated beverage bottles
- Juice and edible-oil containers
- Food packaging
- Thermoformed trays
- Polyester fibres
- Selected engineering-resin applications
Best suited for
Preform manufacturers, bottle producers, food-packaging converters and fibre manufacturers.
- Lightweight and durable
- Strong clarity for packaging applications
- Good barrier performance
- Widely recyclable
- Suitable for high-volume beverage and food packaging
Polystyrene (PS)
Polystyrene is a rigid thermoplastic used in solid and foam formats for packaging, appliances, household products and protective applications.
- Food trays and cutlery
- Protective packaging
- Egg cartons
- Meat and poultry trays
- Appliance components
- Electronic housings
- White goods
- Insulation and foam products
Best suited for
Food-packaging manufacturers, appliance suppliers, electronics-component producers and protective-packaging businesses.
- Good dimensional stability
- Rigid and lightweight
- Suitable for solid and foam applications
- Effective for protective packaging
- Easy to form into detailed shapes
Masterbatches and Additives
Masterbatches are concentrated pellets used to introduce colour, fillers or functional additives into plastic products during manufacturing.
- Injection moulding
- Blow moulding
- Film and sheet extrusion
- Pipe and profile extrusion
- Fibre applications
- 3D-printing filament
- Consistent colour distribution
- More controlled dosing
- Cleaner handling than loose pigments
- Ability to add functional properties
- Supports product differentiation and manufacturing consistency
- UV resistance
- Colour matching
- Processing support
- Slip and anti-block properties
- Filler and performance modification
Recycled Materials
Afrifocus works with manufacturers and suppliers seeking to return recovered plastic to the supply chain, supporting the development of a more circular materials economy.
- Recycled PET
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- Recycled HDPE
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- Recycled PVC
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- Recycled LDPE
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- Recycled PP
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- Recycled PS
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- Other recovered plastics
Typical uses may include non-food packaging, household products, construction materials, industrial components and blended-resin applications.
- Reduces reliance on virgin material
- Returns recovered plastic to productive use
- Supports circular-economy objectives
- Can offer commercial advantages for suitable applications
- Helps manufacturers respond to sustainability requirements
Quality Materials. Reliable Supply.
Polymer requirements are closely tied to production performance, consistency and continuity. Afrifocus combines a quality-led portfolio with trusted producer relationships, practical market knowledge and coordinated supply to help manufacturers, converters and distributors access the materials they need with greater confidence.
Our long-term approach allows us to understand changing production requirements, respond to market conditions and support reliable access to products that contribute to ongoing industrial and commercial growth.