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

Nylon 6 Market, By Product Form (Fibers, Engineering plastics, Films, and Others), By Feedstock / Source (Caprolactam-based Nylon 6, Recycled Nylon 6, and Bio-based Nylon 6), By Application (Automotive, Engineering Plastics, Electronics & Electrical, Textiles, Consumer Goods, and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)

Published In: 19 Dec, 2025
Code: CMI9112
Pages: 135
Formats: Excel and PDF
Industry: Polymers and Resins
- Historical Range: 2020 - 2024
- Forecast Period: 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

Research Objectives and Assumptions
- Research Objectives
- Assumptions
- Abbreviations
Market Purview
- Report Description
  - Market Definition and Scope
- Executive Summary
  - Global Nylon 6 Market, By Product Form
  - Global Nylon 6 Market, By Feedstock / Source
  - Global Nylon 6 Market, By Application
  - Global Nylon 6 Market, By Region
Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
- Market Dynamics
- Impact Analysis
- Key Highlights
- Regulatory Scenario
- Product Launches/Approvals
- PEST Analysis
- PORTER’s Analysis
- Market Opportunities
- Regulatory Scenario
- Key Developments
- Industry Trends
Global Nylon 6 Market, By Product Form, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Fibers
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
    - Staple fibers
    - Filament yarns
    - Industrial yarns
- Engineering plastics
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
    - Compounded Nylon 6
    - Unfilled Nylon 6
- Films
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
    - Biaxially Oriented Nylon (BOPA) films
    - Cast Nylon films
- Others
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Global Nylon 6 Market, By Feedstock / Source, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Caprolactam-based Nylon 6
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Recycled Nylon 6
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Bio-based Nylon 6
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Global Nylon 6 Market, By Application, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
  - Segment Trends
- Automotive
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Engineering Plastics
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Electronics & Electrical
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Textiles
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Consumer Goods
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
- Others
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032, (USD Bn)
Global Nylon 6 Market, By Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share (%) Analysis, 2025, 2028 & 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Regional Trends
- North America
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Form, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Feedstock / Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
    - U.S.
    - Canada
- Latin America
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Form, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Feedstock / Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
    - Brazil
    - Argentina
    - Mexico
    - Rest of Latin America
- Europe
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Form, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Feedstock / Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
    - Germany
    - U.K.
    - Spain
    - France
    - Italy
    - Russia
    - Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Form, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Feedstock / Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
    - China
    - India
    - Japan
    - Australia
    - South Korea
    - ASEAN
    - Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Form, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Feedstock / Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
    - GCC Countries
    - Israel
    - Rest of Middle East
- Africa
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Product Form, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Feedstock / Source, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country/Region, 2020 - 2032, Value (USD Bn)
    - South Africa
    - North Africa
    - Central Africa
Competitive Landscape
- BASF SE
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Solvay S.A.
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- LANXESS AG
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Ascend Performance Materials
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Nylacast Limited
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- DSM
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Nippon Resins
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Uniloy Milacron
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Zhejiang Dewei Plastics
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- SABIC
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
Analyst Recommendations
- Wheel of Fortune
- Analyst View
- Coherent Opportunity Map
References and Research Methodology
- References
- Research Methodology
- About us

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