Caprolactam Market Size, Share & Trend Analysis Report By Application (Nylon 6 Fibers, Nylon 6 Resins), By End-use (Textile Yarn, Industrial Yarn, Engineering Plastics), And Segment Forecasts, 2012 - 2022

Published: Apr, 2018 | Pages: 101 | Publisher: Grand View Research
Industry: Chemicals | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

The global caprolactam market is projected to reach USD 15.74 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising need for nylon 6 resins and fibers, on account of the growing electronics industry in China, has resulted in a significant increase in demand for the product over the past few years.

Growth of the automotive industry, particularly in emerging economies of China, Brazil and India, coupled with rising disposable income of consumers, is expected to augment engineering plastics demand. Development of the fabrics industry is also anticipated to result in high product demand over the forecast years. Nylon 6 is employed in numerous applications including the production of industrial yarns, floor coverings, engineering plastics, and films. Growth in these end-use segments is expected to augment product demand, which will further have a positive impact on the industry growth over the forecast years.

Caprolactam manufacturing requires low technical complexity and low initial infrastructure investment. High demand for nylon 6 resins and fibers has resulted in a significant demand for the product over the past few years, and this trend is expected to continue over the forecast period. In addition, technological innovations are being done to improve manufacturing process of the product in order to minimize the release of ammonium sulfate (by-product), due to its hazardous nature, is expected to have a positive impact on the industry.

Textile yarn was the largest application segment of caprolactam in 2015. Caprolactam is extensively used in the production of nylon 6 fibers. Nylon fabric is employed in the manufacturing of various apparel including sport wear, cycle wear and swim wear. In addition, nylon 6 fibers are used in manufacturing house furnishings. Growing demand for nylon fabric in the textile industry is expected to augment product demand over the next seven years.

Asia Pacific was the largest market for caprolactam in 2015, and this trend is expected to continue over the forecast period. Growth of the textile industry, coupled with the growing automotive sector especially in India and China, is expected to positively impact the market. In addition, encouragement of FDI in the automobile sector in India, is expected to drive production in the country, thus driving the demand for caprolactum.

Further key findings from the report suggest:

• The global caprolactam is anticipated to reach 7,200.5 kilotons by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2015 to 2022

• In terms of revenue, the textile yarn segment is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% over the forecast period owing to the increasing demand from the household furnishings segment.

• The nylon 6 application segment dominated the global industry with a share of over 55.6% of the revenues in 2014.

• The U.S. caprolactam market volume is anticipated to exceed 705.9 kilotons by 2022.

• Europe is projected to witness a remarkable growth rate of 8.7% over the forecast years, owing to the presence of a large number of automobile manufacturers in the region

• Asian countries, especially India and China, are expected to observe a remarkable growth in next few years owing to growth of textiles and automotive industry in the region.

• The market for caprolactam is highly competitive with the presence of a number of multinational companies with huge product portfolios

• Some of the key companies present in the market are Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., UBE Industries, Ltd., DSM, Capro Co., China Petrochemical Development Corporation and LANXESS AG.

 Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
               1.1. Research Methodology
               1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
               1.3. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
               2.1. Caprolactam - Industry Summary and Key Buying Criteria, 2012 - 2022
Chapter 3. Caprolactam Industry Outlook
               3.1. Caprolactam market segmentation
               3.2. Caprolactam market size and growth prospects, 2012 - 2022
               3.3. Caprolactam market - Value chain analysis
                  3.3.1. Vendor landscape
               3.4. Raw material outlook
               3.5. Technology overview
               3.6. Regulatory framework
               3.7. Caprolactam market dynamics
                  3.7.1. Market driver analysis
                       3.7.1.1. Positive automotive industry outlook in Asia Pacific
                       3.7.1.2. Textiles & fibers industry growth
                       3.7.1.3. Increasing demand for electrical & electronics
                  3.7.2. Market restraint analysis
                       3.7.2.1. Volatile raw material prices
               3.8. Key market opportunities - Prioritized
               3.9. Industry analysis - Porter's
               3.10. Caprolactam competitive landscape, 2014
               3.11. Caprolactam market PESTEL analysis
Chapter 4. Caprolactam Application Outlook
               4.1. Global caprolactam market share by application, 2014 & 2022
               4.2. Nylon 6 fibers
                  4.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022
                  4.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2012 - 2022
               4.3. Nylon 6 resins
                  4.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022
                  4.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2012 - 2022
Chapter 5. Caprolactam End-Use Outlook
               5.1. Global caprolactam market share by end-use, 2014 & 2022
               5.2. Textile yarn
                  5.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022
                  5.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2012 - 2022
               5.3. Industrial yarn
                  5.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022
                  5.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2012 - 2022
               5.4. Engineering plastics
                  5.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022
                  5.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2012 - 2022
               5.5. Carpet fibers & staple fibers
                  5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022
                  5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2012 - 2022
Chapter 6. Caprolactam Regional Outlook
               6.1. Global caprolactam market share by region, 2014 & 2022
               6.2. North America
                  6.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022
                  6.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2012 - 2022
                  6.2.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2012 - 2022
                  6.2.4. U.S.
                       6.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022
                       6.2.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2012 - 2022
                       6.2.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2012 - 2022
               6.3. Europe
                  6.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022
                  6.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2012 - 2022
                  6.3.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2012 - 2022
                  6.3.4. Germany
                       6.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022
                       6.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2012 - 2022
                       6.3.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2012 - 2022
                  6.3.5. UK
                       6.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022
                       6.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2012 - 2022
                       6.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2012 - 2022
               6.4. Asia Pacific
                  6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022
                  6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2012 - 2022
                  6.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2012 - 2022
                  6.4.4. China
                       6.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022
                       6.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2012 - 2022
                       6.4.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2012 - 2022
                  6.4.5. India
                       6.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022
                       6.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2012 - 2022
                       6.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2012 - 2022
               6.5. Latin America
                  6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022
                  6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2012 - 2022
                  6.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2012 - 2022
                  6.5.4. Brazil
                       6.5.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022
                       6.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2012 - 2022
                       6.5.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2012 - 2022
               6.6. MEA
                  6.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022
                  6.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2012 - 2022
                  6.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2012 - 2022
Chapter 7 Companies analyzed
               7.1. Sumitomo Chemical
                  7.1.1 Company Overview
                  7.1.2 Financial Performance
                  7.1.3 Product Benchmarking
                  7.1.4 Strategic Initiatives
               7.2. Ube Industries Ltd.
                  7.2.1 Company Overview
                  7.2.2 Financial Performance
                  7.2.3 Product Benchmarking
                  7.2.4 Strategic Initiatives
               7.3. Royal DSM
                  7.3.1 Company Overview
                  7.3.2 Financial Performance
                  7.3.3 Product Benchmarking
                  7.3.4 Strategic Initiatives
               7.4. Capro Corporation
                  7.4.1 Company Overview
                  7.4.2 Financial Performance
                  7.4.3 Product Benchmarking
                  7.4.4 Strategic Initiatives
               7.5. China Petrochemical Development Corporation
                  7.5.1 Company Overview
                  7.5.2 Financial Performance
                  7.5.3 Product Benchmarking
                  7.5.4 Strategic Initiatives
               7.6. Lanxess
                  7.6.1 Company Overview
                  7.6.2 Financial Performance
                  7.6.3 Product Benchmarking
                  7.6.4 Strategic Initiatives
               7.7. Toray Industries, Inc.
                  7.7.1 Company Overview
                  7.7.2 Financial Performance
                  7.7.3 Product Benchmarking
                  7.7.4 Strategic Initiatives
               7.8. Honeywell International Inc.
                  7.8.1 Company Overview
                  7.8.2 Financial Performance
                  7.8.3 Product Benchmarking
                  7.8.4 Strategic Initiatives
               7.9. BASF SE
                  7.9.1 Company Overview
                  7.9.2 Financial Performance
                  7.9.3 Product Benchmarking
                  7.9.4 Strategic Initiatives
               7.10. JSC KuibyshevAzot
                  7.10.1 Company Overview
                  7.10.2 Financial Performance
                  7.10.3 Product Benchmarking
                  7.10.4 Strategic Initiatives
               7.11. Alpek
                  7.11.1 Company Overview
                  7.11.2 Financial Performance
                  7.11.3 Product Benchmarking
                  7.11.4 Strategic Initiatives
               7.12. Grupa Azoty
                  7.12.1 Company Overview
                  7.12.2 Financial Performance
                  7.12.3 Product Benchmarking
                  7.12.4 Strategic Initiatives
               7.13. Aquafil Engineering
                  7.13.1 Company Overview
                  7.13.2 Financial Performance
                  7.13.3 Product Benchmarking
                  7.13.4 Strategic Initiatives
               7.14. Spolana a. s.
                  7.14.1 Company Overview
                  7.14.2 Financial Performance
                  7.14.3 Product Benchmarking
                  7.14.4 Strategic Initiatives
               7.15. Genomatica
                  7.15.1 Company Overview
                  7.15.2 Financial Performance
                  7.15.3 Product Benchmarking
                  7.15.4 Strategic Initiatives
               7.16. Sinopec
                  7.16.1 Company Overview
                  7.16.2 Financial Performance
                  7.16.3 Product Benchmarking
                  7.16.4 Strategic Initiatives
               7.17. Toray Chemical
                  7.17.1 Company Overview
                  7.17.2 Financial Performance
                  7.17.3 Product Benchmarking
                  7.17.4 Strategic Initiatives

List of Tables

1. Caprolactam - Industry Summary & Key Buying Criteria
2. Caprolactam - Key market driver analysis
3. Caprolactam - Key market restraint analysis
4. Global caprolactam market estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
5. Global nylon 6 fibers market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
6. Global nylon 6 fibers market volume estimates and forecast, by region, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
7. Global nylon 6 fibers market revenue estimates and forecast, by region, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
8. Global nylon 6 resins market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
9. Global nylon 6 resins market volume estimates and forecast, by region, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
10. Global nylon 6 resins market revenue estimates and forecast, by region, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
11. Global caprolactam market estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
12. Global caprolactam market estimates and forecast in textile yarn, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
13. Global caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast in textile yarn, by region, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
14. Global caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast in textile yarn, by region, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
15. Global caprolactam market estimates and forecast in industrial yarn, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
16. Global caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast in industrial yarn, by region, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
17. Global caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast in industrial yarn, by region, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
18. Global caprolactam market estimates and forecast in engineering plastics, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
19. Global caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast in engineering plastics, by region, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
20. Global caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast in engineering plastics, by region, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
21. Global caprolactam market estimates and forecast in carpet fibers & staple fibers, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
22. Global caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast in carpet fibers & staple fibers, by region, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
23. Global caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast in carpet fibers & staple fibers, by region, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
24. Global caprolactam market estimates and forecast by region, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
25. North America caprolactam market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
26. North America caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
27. North America caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
28. North America caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
29. North America caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
30. U.S. caprolactam market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
31. U.S. caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
32. U.S. caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
33. U.S caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
34. U.S. caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
35. Europe caprolactam market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
36. Europe caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
37. Europe caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
38. Europe caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
39. Europe caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
40. Germany caprolactam market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
41. Germany caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
42. Germany caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
43. Germany caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
44. Germany caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
45. UK caprolactam market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
46. UK caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
47. UK caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
48. UK caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
49. UK caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
50. Asia Pacific caprolactam market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
51. Asia Pacific caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
52. Asia Pacific caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
53. Asia Pacific caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
54. Asia Pacific caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
55. China caprolactam market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
56. China caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
57. China caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
58. China caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
59. China caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
60. India caprolactam market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
61. India caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
62. India caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
63. India caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
64. India caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
65. Latin America caprolactam market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
66. Latin America caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
67. Latin America caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
68. Latin America caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
69. Latin America caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
70. Brazil caprolactam market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
71. Brazil caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
72. Brazil caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
73. Brazil caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
74. Brazil caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
75. MEA caprolactam market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
76. MEA caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
77. MEA caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by application, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)
78. MEA caprolactam market volume estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
79. MEA caprolactam market revenue estimates and forecast by end-use, 2012 - 2022 (USD Million)

List of Figures

1. Caprolactam market segmentation
2. Global caprolactam market estimates and forecast, 2012 - 2022
3. Caprolactam - Value chain analysis
4. Caprolactam - Market dynamics
5. Key opportunities prioritized
6. Industry analysis - Porter's
7. Caprolactam PESTEL analysis, 2013
8. Global caprolactam market volume share by application, 2014 & 2022
9. Global caprolactam market volume share by end-use, 2014 & 2022
10. Global caprolactam market volume share by region, 2014 & 2022