Caprolactam Market Forecast Report to 2022

Caprolactam Market Size To Reach $15.30 Billion By 2022
Global caprolactam market is expected to reach USD 15.30 billion by 2022, according to a new
report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising nylon 6 resin and fiber consumption, on account of
increasing demand for electronics is expected to drive the market. Electronics industry growth in
China has resulted in subsequently driving caprolactam demand over the past few years.
Caprolactam manufacturing requires low technical complexity along with lesser initial
infrastructure investment thus encouraging new participants to enter the market. Technological
innovations aimed at improving manufacturing process of the product in order to minimize
release of ammonium sulfate as a by-product on account of its hazardous nature is expected to
have a positive impact on the industry.
North America and Europe together accounted for over 35% of the global market volume share
in 2014. Increasing focus on R&D for commercial production of bio-based caprolactam and
resultant bio-nylon is expected to open new opportunities for market growth in the near future.
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Europe caprolactam market by end-use, 2012-2022 (Kilo Tons)
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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
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Further key findings from the study suggest:
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Nylon 6 resins are expected to witness significant gains with projected growth at a CAGR
of 5.1% from 2015 to 2022. Increasing consumption of nylon 6 resins for manufacturing
of engineering plastics which are used as technical components in electrical & electronics
and packaging industry is expected to accelerate market growth.
Ammonia, cyclohexane, phenol and toluene are some of the key raw materials used for
manufacturing caprolactam. Volatile raw material prices, limited availability and
stringent regulations have been some of the primary factors challenging market growth.
Engineering plastics accounted for over 15% of the global volume share in 2014. Rapid
industrialization coupled with tremendous growth in the automotive sector, particularly in
Asia Pacific, is expected to have a positive impact on the industry over the forecast
period. Innovation in the field of electronics along with increasing consumption of smart
phones, tablets, laptops and TVs has resulted in driving demand for engineering plastics,
subsequently augmenting market growth.
Asia Pacific caprolactam market was estimated at over 2,940.0 kilo tons in 2014.
Encouragement of 100% Foreign Direct Investment by the Indian government for
domestic automobile industry growth is expected to augment manufacturing sector. This
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is expected to fuel nylon 6 resins
demand which in turn will have a positive impact on the caprolactam industry over the
next seven years.
The global industry is fragmented in nature, on account of presence of numerous
companies globally. These include Sumitomo Chemicals, Honeywell, BASF, Toray,
DSM, Alpek, Ube, Sinopec and Lanxess.
In May 2015, Sumitomo Chemicals increased contract caprolactam price by USD 70 per
metric ton to USD 1,880 per metric ton. In May 2015, BASF SE increased caprolactam
prices by USD 0.05 per pound in North America.
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Global caprolactam market is expected to reach USD 15.30 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising nylon 6 resin and fiber consumption, on account of increasing demand for electronics is expected to drive the market. Electronics industry growth in China has resulted in subsequently driving caprolactam demand over the past few years.