Segments - Polyamides Market by Type (Polyamide 6/6, Polyamide 6, Polyamide 66, Kevlar, and Others), Application (Moisture-absorbent, Chemical-resistant, Temperature-resistant, Aesthetic, and Colorable), End-user (Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Electrical and Electronics, Packaging and Storage, Extrusion, Textile, and Others), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global polyamides market size was USD 35 bn in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 52 bn by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 5.10% during 2023–2031. The market growth is attributed to the rising polyamide utilization in the production of insulation materials, pipes, industrial brushes, and others.
Polyamide refers to a polymer with numerous adaptable properties and applications and significant demand in various end-user industries such as textile, automotive, machinery, electronics, packaging, and coatings.
These polyamides arise in form of silk and wool among others and are further synthesized artificially into the product, polyamide 6, nylon and aramid are among the common artificially made polyamides.
Artificial polyamides display applications such as low permeability to gases, good mechanical properties, resistance to wear, and chemical resistance. Polyamides addition to the Polyphthalamide (PPA) lowers glass transition temperature and melting point, which makes the polyphthalamide blends easier to process.
Bio-based polyamides are gaining popularity in the market due to their eco-friendly properties. Polyamide 6 is the most dominant type among polyamides in terms of revenue and consumption due to its cost-to-performance ratio.
The COVID-19 pandemic had both favorable and unfavorable impacts on the polyamides market. The demand for various healthcare and medical products, such as pharmaceutical packaging, temperature guns, and others have increased, which is likely to boost the market.
On the other hand, many companies in the polyamide market have been on a halt to comply with the government regulation which directly impacts the revenue flow. However, the government’s steps and strategies have helped to neutralize the situation. This pandemic has encouraged key players to implement advanced technologies to overcome these challenges and expand market growth.
The global polyamide market report has up-to-date insights that help in formulating a strategic roadmap about the estimated market scenario and performance during 2023 to 2031.
Expanding the automotive industry in developed and developing countries is projected to propel the polyamide market during the forecast period. The growing need for lightweight materials in the automobile and transportation industries is the major factor driving the market growth. High demand in the automotive industry for polyamide to form air intake manifolds, engine covers, valve covers, and airbag containers. These factors are also used metals, but the polyamide makes them lighter, and more fuel sufficient for cars.
The fluctuating crude oil prices are increasing and restraining the growth market. Crude oil prices have influenced the production of petrochemicals, adipic acid, production of hexamethylenediamine, and caprolactam. However, competition from elastomer-based alternatives and rigid government regulations are anticipated to impede the market growth.
Research & development (R&D) investment and technological advancement in the polyamides sector is expected to offer lucrative opportunities for the market players. Polyamide is used in vehicles to substitute metal with plastic, which has increased demand in the polyamide market. However, the need for lightweight raw materials in the transportation and automobile sectors is increasing and to extend beneficial opportunities to the market players in the coming years.
The global polyamides market research report includes an assessment of the market trends, market segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Polyamides Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2020–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Type (Polyamide 6/6, Polyamide 6, Polyamide 66, Kevlar, and Others) Application (Moisture-absorbent, Chemical-resistant, Temperature-resistant, Aesthetic, and Colorable) and End-user (Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Electrical and Electronics, Packaging and Storage, Extrusion, Textile, and Other End-user Industries) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Market Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Market Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Arkema; BASF SE; DuPont; Royal DSM; Kuraray Co. Ltd; Ascend Performance Materials; AdvanSix; UBE Corporation; Domo Chemicals; and TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC. |
Based on type, the polyamides market is segregated into polyamide 6/6, polyamide 6, polyamide 66, kevlar, and others. The polyamide 6/6 segment is expected to account for a key market share during the forecast period owing to its applications and features over its substitutes which include high mechanical strength, stiffness, fatigue resistance, high mechanical damping ability, and wear resistance.
Based on application, the market is divided into moisture-absorbent, chemical-resistant, temperature-resistant, aesthetic, and colorable. The chemical-resistant segment accounts for a key share of the market and is estimated to propel over the forecast period owing to its applications in automotive industries.
Temperature-resistant is another considerable bi-product of polyamide which plays a crucial role in various industries including the pharmaceutical and automotive industry.
Based on end-users, the polyamides market is segregated into automotive, aerospace and defense, electrical and electronics, packaging and storage, extrusion, textile, and other end-user industries. The automotive segment is expected to account for a key share of the market during the forecast period, owing to the wide usage of polyamide. It is used in the production of automotive parts such as engine covers, airbag containers, interior & exterior automotive parts, and others.
In terms of region, the global polyamides market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is expected to exhibit a rapid growth rate in the coming years owing to increasing demand for polyamide. The Asia Pacific dominates the market due to the increasing application of food packaging and automotive industries and increased demand for processed food products.
North America is anticipated to expand at a robust CAGR during the forecast period. The socioeconomic evolution and rising disposable income in these regions are anticipated to drive market growth.
The global polyamides market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the market are Arkema; BASF SE; DuPont; Royal DSM; Kuraray Co. Ltd; Ascend Performance Materials; AdvanSix; UBE Corporation; Domo Chemicals; and TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
These companies adopted development strategies including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, collaboration, product launches, and production expansion to expand their consumer base worldwide.
In November 2020, Ascend Value Materials introduced new grades of its HiDura long-chain polyamides. It offers exceptional dimensional stability and improves chemical resistance.
Some of the key global polyamides market players are Arkema; BASF SE; DuPont; Royal DSM; Kuraray Co. Ltd; Ascend Performance Materials; AdvanSix; UBE Corporation; Domo Chemicals; and TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
For region analysis, Asia Pacific dominates the global polyamides market during the forecast period.
The segments provided in the global polyamides market report are type, application, and end-user.
The global polyamides market is estimated to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 5.10% during the forecast period.
The global polyamides market size was valued at around USD 35 billion in 2022 and is likely to reach USD 52 billion by 2031.