Caprolactam - Worldwide

Caprolactam Market Definition

Caprolactam has derivatives and applications in drug delivery systems, creating importance in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. The pharmaceutical industry is the key adopter of caprolactam, as manufacturers require its derivatives for the control-release formulations. Additionally, the advances in research in biomaterials are driving the focus of pharmaceuticals toward caprolactam. However, growing dependency on biooptions can cause limitations for the caprolactam market. Nylon-6 derivatives of caprolactam are seeking growth in the industry with their tensile strength and chemical resistance properties. Recent innovations and developments in sustainable solutions and catalyst technologies are holding the future of the caprolactam market.

North America continues to dominate the market due to its expanded infrastructure. The US holds the largest market share due to its rapid adoption of caprolactam in research and development in pharmaceutical technologies. However, Asia Pacific is projected to drive market expansion in the upcoming years with India’s growing caprolactam adoption in the automotive industry and expanding pharmaceutical and healthcare operations in China.

Caprolactam Market Segmentation:

By Application

• Nylon 6 Fibres
• Nylon 6 Engineering Plastics
• Films
• Others

Caprolactam Market Companies:

• Advansix Inc.
• Alpek S.A.B. De C.V.
• The Aquafil Group
• BASF SE
• China Petrochemical Development Corporation
• DOMO Chemicals
• KANTO CHEMICAL CO.,INC.
• Junsei Chemical Co.,Ltd.
• Kishida Chemical Co.,Ltd.
• Merck
• UBE Corporation
• Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd