Market Overview:
The global polycaprolactam market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in the market can be attributed to the increasing demand for polycaprolactam from various end-use industries, such as automotive, machinery, electronic appliances, and chemical building materials. In terms of volume, Asia Pacific is expected to lead the global market during the forecast period.
Product Definition:
A polymer of caprolactam, used chiefly for the production of nylon 6,6. Polycaprolactam is important because it is a component in the production of nylon 6,6 which is a strong and durable material that has many applications including use in textiles and engineering.
The first and second polymerization methods:
The first polymerization method is the most conventional and widely used process for manufacturing polymers. It involves catalytic hydrogenation of an organic compound with a metal catalyst to form a polymer. The most commonly used metals are platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium and osmium. The choice of these catalysts depends on the type of reaction that is to be carried out i.e.
Atmospheric pressure continuous polymerization method:
Atmospheric pressure continuous polymerization method is used to produce polycaprolactam. It is also used as a key raw material in the production of nylon 6,6 and other synthetic fibers. Polycaprolactam can be produced by both thermal and atmospheric pressure processes. The choice of process depends on factors such as cost, efficiency desired output, availability of catalyst type etc.
Application Insights:
Automotive was the largest application segment in 2017 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. The demand for polycaprolactam in this application is driven by factors such as lightweight, high strength, excellent chemical resistance and cost-effectiveness. In addition, growing demand from electric vehicles and fuel cells is expected to drive growth over the coming years.
The electronic appliances segment held a share of 7% of global market volume in 2017 on account of excellent electrical properties exhibited by PCL during its processing with various materials including metals, ceramics & glasses, rubber composites laminates plastics etc. Furthermore, it has been observed that PCL exhibits low moisture absorption capacity when compared with other polymer types; this property makes it suitable for use as an insulation material in household appliances like refrigerators or washing machines among others which are likely to propel product demand over the coming years.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific dominated the global market in 2017 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. The region accounts for a major share of global population, which makes it an attractive regional market for investors. Furthermore, rapid industrialization coupled with increasing foreign investments in emerging economies such as China and India are anticipated to drive polycaprolactam demand over the forecast period.
The Asia Pacific was followed by North America in terms of revenue generation owing to high product demand from various end-use industries such as automotive, machinery, electronic appliances etc. However, Europe is projected to be one of the fastest growing regions during the forecast years on account of rising product applications in construction and chemical manufacturing sectors due to growth across several economies including Germany, U.K.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand from the automotive and textile industries
- Growing demand for lightweight and durable materials in transportation sector
- Rising awareness about the benefits of polycaprolactam over traditional materials
- Technological advancements that have led to development of new applications for polycaprolactam
- Growing number of polymer processing companies
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Polycaprolactam Market Research Report
By Type
The first and second polymerization methods, Atmospheric pressure continuous polymerization method, Batch autoclave polymerization method
By Application
Automotive, Machinery, Electronic appliances, Chemical building materials
By Companies
BASF, Honeywell, DSM Chemicals, LANXESS, UBE, OCI Nitrogen, KuibyshevAzot, Domo Chemicals, JSC Grodno Azot, GSFC, Sinopec
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
240
Number of Tables & Figures
168
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Polycaprolactam Market Report Segments:
The global Polycaprolactam market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
The first and second polymerization methods, Atmospheric pressure continuous polymerization method, Batch autoclave polymerization method
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Automotive, Machinery, Electronic appliances, Chemical building materials
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- BASF
- Honeywell
- DSM Chemicals
- LANXESS
- UBE
- OCI Nitrogen
- KuibyshevAzot
- Domo Chemicals
- JSC Grodno Azot
- GSFC
- Sinopec
Highlights of The Polycaprolactam Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- The first and second polymerization methods
- Atmospheric pressure continuous polymerization method
- Batch autoclave polymerization method
- By Application:
- Automotive
- Machinery
- Electronic appliances
- Chemical building materials
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Polycaprolactam Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Polycaprolactam is a synthetic, non-natural polymer. It is made from two molecules of caprolactam (a type of fatty acid), and one molecule of polyethylene glycol.
Some of the key players operating in the polycaprolactam market are BASF, Honeywell, DSM Chemicals, LANXESS, UBE, OCI Nitrogen, KuibyshevAzot, Domo Chemicals, JSC Grodno Azot, GSFC, Sinopec.
The polycaprolactam market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.
1. Executive Summary
2. Assumptions and Acronyms Used
3. Research Methodology
4. Polycaprolactam Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.1.1. Market Taxonomy
4.1.2. Market Definition
4.2. Macro-Economic Factors
4.2.1. Industry Outlook
4.3. Polycaprolactam Market Dynamics
4.3.1. Market Drivers
4.3.2. Market Restraints
4.3.3. Opportunity
4.3.4. Market Trends
4.4. Polycaprolactam Market - Supply Chain
4.5. Global Polycaprolactam Market Forecast
4.5.1. Polycaprolactam Market Size (US$ Mn) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2. Polycaprolactam Market Size (000 Units) and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.3. Polycaprolactam Market Absolute $ Opportunity
5. Global Polycaprolactam Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1. Market Trends
5.2. Introduction
5.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
5.3. Polycaprolactam Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
5.3.1. The first and second polymerization methods
5.3.2. Atmospheric pressure continuous polymerization method
5.3.3. Batch autoclave polymerization method
5.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Type
6. Global Polycaprolactam Market Analysis and Forecast by Application
6.1. Market Trends
6.2. Introduction
6.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
6.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
6.3. Polycaprolactam Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
6.3.1. Automotive
6.3.2. Machinery
6.3.3. Electronic appliances
6.3.4. Chemical building materials
6.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Application
6.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Application
7. Global Polycaprolactam Market Analysis and Forecast by Sales Channel
7.1. Market Trends
7.2. Introduction
7.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Sales Channel
7.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Sales Channel
7.3. Polycaprolactam Market Size and Volume Forecast by Sales Channel
7.3.1. Manufacturer/Distributor/Service Provider
7.3.2. Aftermarket
7.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Sales Channel
7.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Sales Channel
8. Global Polycaprolactam Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
8.1. Market Trends
8.2. Introduction
8.2.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
8.2.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Region
8.3. Polycaprolactam Market Size and Volume Forecast by Region
8.3.1. North America
8.3.2. Latin America
8.3.3. Europe
8.3.4. Asia Pacific
8.3.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
8.4. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
8.5. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis by Region
8.6. Global Polycaprolactam Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2029
9. North America Polycaprolactam Market Analysis and Forecast
9.1. Introduction
9.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
9.2. North America Polycaprolactam Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
9.2.1. U.S.
9.2.2. Canada
9.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.4. North America Polycaprolactam Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
9.4.1. Automotive
9.4.2. Machinery
9.4.3. Electronic appliances
9.4.4. Chemical building materials
9.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
9.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
9.7. North America Polycaprolactam Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
9.7.1. The first and second polymerization methods
9.7.2. Atmospheric pressure continuous polymerization method
9.7.3. Batch autoclave polymerization method
9.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
9.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
9.10.1. By Country
9.10.2. By Product Type
9.10.3. By Application
9.10.4. By Sales Channel
9.11. North America Polycaprolactam Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2029
10. Latin America Polycaprolactam Market Analysis and Forecast
10.1. Introduction
10.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
10.1.3. Latin America Average Pricing Analysis
10.2. Latin America Polycaprolactam Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
10.2.1. Brazil
10.2.2. Mexico
10.2.3. Rest of Latin America
10.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.4. Latin America Polycaprolactam Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
10.4.1. Automotive
10.4.2. Machinery
10.4.3. Electronic appliances
10.4.4. Chemical building materials
10.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
10.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
10.7. Latin America Polycaprolactam Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
10.7.1. The first and second polymerization methods
10.7.2. Atmospheric pressure continuous polymerization method
10.7.3. Batch autoclave polymerization method
10.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
10.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
10.10.1. By Country
10.10.2. By Product Type
10.10.3. By Application
10.10.4. By Sales Channel
10.11. Latin America Polycaprolactam Demand Share Forecast, 2019-2029
11. Europe Polycaprolactam Market Analysis and Forecast
11.1. Introduction
11.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
11.1.3. Europe Average Pricing Analysis
11.2. Europe Polycaprolactam Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
11.2.1. Germany
11.2.2. France
11.2.3. Italy
11.2.4. U.K.
11.2.5. Spain
11.2.6. Russia
11.2.7. Rest of Europe
11.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.4. Europe Polycaprolactam Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
11.4.1. Automotive
11.4.2. Machinery
11.4.3. Electronic appliances
11.4.4. Chemical building materials
11.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
11.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
11.7. Europe Polycaprolactam Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
11.7.1. The first and second polymerization methods
11.7.2. Atmospheric pressure continuous polymerization method
11.7.3. Btch autoclave polymerization method
11.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
11.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
11.10.1. By Country
11.10.2. By Product Type
11.10.3. By Application
11.10.4. By Sales Channel
11.11. Europe Polycaprolactam Demand Share, 2019-2029
12. Asia Pacific Polycaprolactam Market Analysis and Forecast
12.1. Introduction
12.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
12.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
12.2. Asia Pacific Polycaprolactam Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
12.2.1. China
12.2.2. Japan
12.2.3. South Korea
12.2.4. India
12.2.5. Australia
12.2.6. Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
12.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.4. Asia Pacific Polycaprolactam Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
12.4.1. Automotive
12.4.2. Machinery
12.4.3. Electronic appliances
12.4.4. Chemical building materials
12.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
12.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
12.7. Asia Pacific Polycaprolactam Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
12.7.1. The first and second polymerization methods
12.7.2. Atmospheric pressure continuous polymerization method
12.7.3. Batch autoclave polymerization method
12.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
12.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
12.10.1. By Country
12.10.2. By Product Type
12.10.3. By Application
12.10.4. By Sales Channel
12.11. Asia Pacific Polycaprolactam Demand Share, 2019-2029
13. Middle East & Africa Polycaprolactam Market Analysis and Forecast
13.1. Introduction
13.1.1. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.1.2. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Country
13.1.3. Asia Pacific Average Pricing Analysis
13.2. Middle East & Africa Polycaprolactam Market Size and Volume Forecast by Country
13.2.1. Saudi Arabia
13.2.2. South Africa
13.2.3. UAE
13.2.4. Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3. Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.4. Middle East & Africa Polycaprolactam Market Size and Volume Forecast by Application
13.4.1. Automotive
13.4.2. Machinery
13.4.3. Electronic appliances
13.4.4. Chemical building materials
13.5. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Application
13.6. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Application
13.7. Middle East & Africa Polycaprolactam Market Size and Volume Forecast by Type
13.7.1. The first and second polymerization methods
13.7.2. Atmospheric pressure continuous polymerization method
13.7.3. Batch autoclave polymerization method
13.8. Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.9. Y-o-Y Growth Projections by Type
13.10. Market Attractiveness/Growth Potential Analysis
13.10.1. By Country
13.10.2. By Product Type
13.10.3. By Application
13.10.4. By Sales Channel
13.11. Middle East & Africa Polycaprolactam Demand Share, 2019-2029
14. Competition Landscape
14.1. Global Polycaprolactam Market: Market Share Analysis
14.2. Polycaprolactam Distributors and Customers
14.3. Polycaprolactam Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.4. Company Profiles (Details Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.4.1. BASF
14.4.1.1. Overview
14.4.1.2. Financials
14.4.1.3. Developments
14.4.1.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.2. Honeywell
14.4.2.1. Overview
14.4.2.2. Financials
14.4.2.3. Developments
14.4.2.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.3. DSM Chemicals
14.4.3.1. Overview
14.4.3.2. Financials
14.4.3.3. Developments
14.4.3.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.4. LANXESS
14.4.4.1. Overview
14.4.4.2. Financials
14.4.4.3. Developments
14.4.4.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.5. UBE
14.4.5.1. Overview
14.4.5.2. Financials
14.4.5.3. Developments
14.4.5.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.6. OCI Nitrogen
14.4.6.1. Overview
14.4.6.2. Financials
14.4.6.3. Developments
14.4.6.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.7. KuibyshevAzot
14.4.7.1. Overview
14.4.7.2. Financials
14.4.7.3. Developments
14.4.7.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.8. Domo Chemicals
14.4.8.1. Overview
14.4.8.2. Financials
14.4.8.3. Developments
14.4.8.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.9. JSC Grodno Azot
14.4.9.1. Overview
14.4.9.2. Financials
14.4.9.3. Developments
14.4.9.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.10. GSFC
14.4.10.1. Overview
14.4.10.2. Financials
14.4.10.3. Developments
14.4.10.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.11. Sinopec
14.4.11.1. Overview
14.4.11.2. Financials
14.4.11.3. Developments
14.4.11.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.12. COMPANY 12
14.4.12.1. Overview
14.4.12.2. Financials
14.4.12.3. Developments
14.4.12.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.13. COMPANY 13
14.4.13.1. Overview
14.4.13.2. Financials
14.4.13.3. Developments
14.4.13.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.14. COMPANY 14
14.4.14.1. Overview
14.4.14.2. Financials
14.4.14.3. Developments
14.4.14.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.15. COMPANY 15
14.4.15.1. Overview
14.4.15.2. Financials
14.4.15.3. Developments
14.4.15.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.16. COMPANY 16
14.4.16.1. Overview
14.4.16.2. Financials
14.4.16.3. Developments
14.4.16.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.17. COMPANY 17
14.4.17.1. Overview
14.4.17.2. Financials
14.4.17.3. Developments
14.4.17.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.18. COMPANY 18
14.4.18.1. Overview
14.4.18.2. Financials
14.4.18.3. Developments
14.4.18.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.19. COMPANY 19
14.4.19.1. Overview
14.4.19.2. Financials
14.4.19.3. Developments
14.4.19.4. Strategic Outlook
14.4.20. COMPANY 20
14.4.20.1. Overview
14.4.20.2. Financials
14.4.20.3. Developments
14.4.20.4. Strategic Outlook