NYLON 6 MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2025-2032)

The Global Nylon 6 Market is estimated to be valued at USD 17.34 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 26.95 Bn by 2032, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% from 2025 to 2032. Global nylon 6 market represents a crucial segment within the synthetic polymer industry, characterized by its exceptional mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and versatility across diverse applications. Nylon 6, also known as polycaprolactam, is a semicrystalline polyamide produced through the ring-opening polymerization of caprolactam, resulting in a thermoplastic material with superior strength-to-weight ratio and excellent processability.

Market Dynamics

The global nylon 6 market is primarily driven by robust demand from the automotive industry, where the material's exceptional strength, impact resistance, and lightweight properties make it ideal for manufacturing engine components, fuel systems, electrical connectors, and interior parts, supporting the industry's ongoing lightweighting initiatives to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The thriving textile industry, particularly in developing economies, significantly contributes to market growth as nylon 6 fibers are extensively used in apparel, carpets, industrial fabrics, and technical textiles due to their superior elasticity, abrasion resistance, and dyeability.

Key Features of the Study

• This report provides in-depth analysis of the global nylon 6 market, and provides market size (USD Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2025–2032), considering 2024 as the base year
• It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
• It profiles key players in the global nylon 6 market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include BASF SE, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., Solvay S.A., LANXESS AG, Ascend Performance Materials, Nylacast Limited, DSM, E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Nippon Resins, Uniloy Milacron, Zhejiang Dewei Plastics, and SABIC
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
• The global nylon 6 market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global nylon 6 market

Market Segmentation

• Product Form Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Fibers
  • Staple fibers
  • Filament yarns
  • Industrial yarns
  • Engineering plastics
  • Compounded Nylon 6
  • Unfilled Nylon 6
  • Films
  • Biaxially Oriented Nylon (BOPA) films
  • Cast Nylon films
  • Others
• Feedstock / Source Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Caprolactam-based Nylon 6
  • Recycled Nylon 6
  • Bio-based Nylon 6
• Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • Automotive
  • Engineering Plastics
  • Electronics & Electrical
  • Textiles
  • Consumer Goods
  • Others
• Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2020 - 2032)
  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Mexico
    • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • U.K.
    • Spain
    • France
    • Italy
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Australia
    • South Korea
    • ASEAN
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
    • GCC Countries
    • Israel
    • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
    • South Africa
    • North Africa
    • Central Africa
• Key Players Insights
  • BASF SE
  • DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
  • Solvay S.A.
  • LANXESS AG
  • Ascend Performance Materials
  • Nylacast Limited
  • DSM
  • E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
  • Nippon Resins
  • Uniloy Milacron
  • Zhejiang Dewei Plastics
  • SABIC