Nylon: Market Research Report

January 2019 | 301 pages | ID: N0A65148A50EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Nylon in Thousand Metric Tons by the following Types: Nylon 6, Nylon 6,6.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024.

Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 77 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• AdvanSix Inc.
• Arkema SA
• Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation
• BASF SE
• Beaver Manufacturing Co., Inc.
• DOMO Chemicals

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Nylon – Past, Present and Future
Hydrolysis & Degradation
Environmental Impact (Incineration & Recycling)
Applications in a Nutshell
Fibers
Filaments
Shapes
Food Packaging
Powder Coating
Extruded Profiles
Instrument Strings
Nylon – Advantages Galore
Disadvantages of Nylon
Nylon Resins: Market Overview
Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Resins – An Insight of Major Producers and End-use Sectors
Market Outlook
Production and Export-Import Statistics
China Leads Nylon Production
Nylon Yarn (Containing 85% or More Nylon Content)

Table 1. World Exports of Nylon Yarn (Containing 85% or More Nylon Content) (2016 & 2017): Export Value in US$ Thousand by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. World Imports of Nylon Yarn (Containing 85% or More Nylon Content) (2016 & 2017): Export Value in US$ Thousand by Destination Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Multiple Folded or Cabled Nylon Yarn (Containing over 85% Nylon)

Table 3. World Exports of Multiple Folded or Cabled Nylon Yarn (Containing over 85% Nylon) (2016 & 2017): Import Value in US$ Thousand by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. World Imports of Multiple Folded or Cabled Nylon Yarn (Containing over 85% Nylon) (2016 & 2017): Import Value in US$ Thousand by Country of Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Tire Cord Fabric Made of Nylon or Other Polyamides High Tenacity Yarns

Table 5. Global Exports of Tire Cord Fabric Made of Nylon or Other Polyamides High Tenacity Yarns (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. Global Imports of Tire Cord Fabric Made of Nylon or Other Polyamides High Tenacity Yarns (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Destination (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12

Table 7. Global Exports for Polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12 (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Exporting Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. Global Imports for Polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12 (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Importing Country (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Caprolactam: A Major Precursor for Production of Nylon 6 Fiber and Resin

3. END-USE APPLICATIONS – AN ANALYSIS

Nylon Fibers
Nylon as Engineered Plastic
Outlook for End-Use Applications
Myriad End-Use Applications Drive Demand for Nylon
Industrial & Other Uses
Transportation
Electronic and Electrical Products
Consumer Products
Food Packaging
Nylon: Most Adaptable Engineering Thermoplastic in Various Applications

Table 9. Global Market for Nylon Engineering Thermo Plastics (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Demand by End-Use Application (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Demand from Automotive Sector Charms the Market
Demand from Electrical & Electronic Application Remains Northbound
Strong Base of Tire Cord Industry Spurs Growth of Nylon

Table 10. Leading Players in the Global NY66 HDI Market (2017): Percentage Breakdown by Company (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. Global Market for Light Vehicles (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Usage Volume by Type of Plastics (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Automotive Tires Market Offers Immense Growth Opportunities for Nylon
Nylon Tire Cords Continue to Find Demand in Tire Production
Increasing Demand for Textiles Offers a Strong Base for Growth of Nylon Fiber

Table 12. Nylon Fiber Market (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption by End-Use Sector (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Nylon Plays a Vital Role in Production of Textile Dyes
Synthetic Fibers to Post Steady Expansion

Table 13. Global Textile Materials Market (2011, 2018 & 2022): Percentage Breakdown of Market Volume by Product Group/Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Carpets: A Major Market for Nylon Fiber

Table 14. Global Carpet Production by Country (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Production Value for the US, China, India, Turkey, Belgium, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. Global Carpets and Rugs Market - Geographic Regions Ranked by Value CAGR for 2016-2024: Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, USA, Canada, Europe, and Japan (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. Global Market for Carpet Fiber by Type (2010 & 2017): Percentage Breakdown of Usage for Nylon, Polyester, Polypropylene, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Polyester vs. Nylon for Carpet Fiber
Opportunities in store for Nylon in Carpets Market Owing to its Unique Features
Soft Handed Carpets Witness Growing Demand
Rising Demand for 'Green' Carpets Offers Traction to Nylon Market
Packaging: An Emerging Market for Nylon
High Performance Properties for Flexible Packaging

Table 17. Global Packaging Market (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Polyamide Consumption Value by Geographic Region (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. Nylon Films Market (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption by End-Use Application (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Innovative Packaging Films Incite New Pockets of Growth

Table 19. Global Specialty and High Performance Films Market (2017): Percentage Volume Breakdown by Product Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3D PRINTING PLASTIC: AN EMERGING END-USE MARKET FOR NYLON

4. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS

Innovation in Plastics Still Alive
ADN Technology
Bemis Introduces New Nylon-Bonding Technology
Nervous System Uses Nylon Scales and Petals to Make 4D-Printed Dress
DuPont to Showcase New Nylon Advancements
Incorporation of Graphene in Nylon for Making Ladder-Free Hosiery
Nylon 3D-Printed Bicycle, Luna
Crystallite Morphology and Thermal Properties of Nylon 6,6 Altered Using Biphenyl Aromatic Liquid Crystalline Epoxy Resin
Type 6,6 Nylon a Better Performing Carpet Fiber than Type 6 Nylon
Novadyn DT/DI Additive for Improved 6,6 Nylon Performance in Humid and Wet Environments
CMI Develops Novel Chemical Process for Nylon Manufacturing Using the Cerium Rare Earth
Polyamide-66 Nanofibers Fabrication through the Electrospinning Technique
SFW – the Cause behind Wear Phenomenon in Nylon
Electron Beam Irradiation on Nylon 66 Leads to Reduced Crystalline Element
E-Beam Radiation on Nylon 6 Nanocomposite Fibers for Expansion of Application
Nylon 6 as a Substitute for Nylon
EB Irradiation on Nylon 66 for Developing Advanced Engineering Polymers
Novel Approach for Functionalization and Coloration of Nylon Fabrics
Zylon for an Eco-Friendly Process of Nylon Synthesis
New Process for Production of Green Nylon
Abrasive Nylon Brushes to Help Improve Machine Shop Throughput and Quality

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Introduction
History
General Characteristics of Nylon
Physical Properties of Nylon
Impact of Change in Temperature
Crystallinity Level
Degradation and Hydrolysis
Recycling and Incineration
Disadvantage of Nylon
Uses of Nylon
Types of Nylon
Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 – A Comparison
Introduction
Production Process
Production of Nylon
Production of Nylon 6,6
Properties and Uses of Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6
Nylon
Applications of Nylon
Nylon 6,6
Uses
Other Applications of Nylon 6,6
Mechanical Properties of Polyamide-Nylon 6 and Polyamide-Nylon 6,6
Comparison of Nylon 6, Nylon 66, Nylon 12 and Nylon 612 based on Mechanical Properties (on 1-10 scale)
Nylon Fiber Production – Fundamental Concepts
Nylon Composites
Properties of Polyamides
Environmental Concerns

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

6.1 Focus on Select Global Players
AdvanSix Inc. (USA)
Arkema SA (France)
Asahi Kasei Chemicals Corporation (Japan)
BASF SE (Germany)
Beaver Manufacturing Co., Inc. (USA)
DOMO Chemicals (Germany)
DowDuPont Inc. (USA)
Evonik Industries AG (Germany)
Formosa Plastics Group (Taiwan)
Huntsman Corporation (USA)
Koch Industries Inc. (USA)

INVISTA (USA)

Lanxess AG (Germany)
Li Heng Chemical Fibre Technologies Limited (China)
Li Peng Enterprise Co. Ltd. (Taiwan)
MiniFIBERS Inc. (USA)
Nexis Fibers AG (Switzerland)
Nylstar SA (Spain)
RadiciGroup (Italy)
Royal DSM N. V. (The Netherlands)
Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (Japan)
Toray Industries Inc. (Japan)
Ube Industries Ltd. (Japan)
Zhejiang Jinsheng Holding Group Co. Ltd. (China)
6.2 Recent Industry Activity
INVISTA to Expand Nylon 6,6 Capacity in China
NYCOA Introduces New Nylon based Elastomer Range, NY-FLEX
Evonik to Expand Capacity for Nylon 12 Precursors
Aquafil to Acquires Select Nylon 6 Assets of INVISTA
Aquafil Partners with Genomatica to Develop Bio-based Nylon
Asahi Kasei Announces Plans to Expand Capacity for Leona Nylon 66 Filament
Delos and Aquafil Partner to Launch ECONYL Nylon Yarn in the US
Polymaker Launches PolyMide CoPA Nylon Filament
BASF to Take Over Polyamide Business of Solvay
NILIT Launches Sensil, a New Nylon 6.6 Brand for Apparel
LANXESS Introduces New Reinforced Polyamide 6 Compounds
Invista Introduces New Variant of Cordura

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 20. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. World Historic Review for Nylon by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. World 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Demand by Product Type

Table 23. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon 6 by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. World Historic Review for Nylon 6 by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. World 14-Year Perspective for Nylon 6 by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon 6,6 by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. World Historic Review for Nylon 6,6 by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. World 14-Year Perspective for Nylon 6,6 by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8. REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

8.1 The United States
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Impressive Growth in Automotive Market – A Strong Base for Growth of Nylon Based Airbags
Rising Demand for Engineering Plastics Paves Way for Growth of Nylon

Table 29. US Market for Engineering Plastics (2018E): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Product Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Carpets and Rugs: Significant Market for Nylon

Table 30. US Market for Carpet & Rug Fiber Consumption (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Consumption by Type (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Nylon – Leading Fiber Type in Tufted Carpet
Booming Food and Packaging Market Spurs Growth Opportunities for Nylon
Soaring Demand for Specialty Films in Packaging Industry Drives Nylon Growth

Table 31. US Specialty Packaging Films Market (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Value Demand by Application Area (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. US Specialty Packaging Films Market (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Value Demand by Function (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Presence of Leading Film & Sheet Players in the US by Material
Export-Import Statistics
Single Strand Spun Nylon Yarn (More than 85% Nylon)

Table 33. US Exports of Single Strand Spun Nylon Yarn (More than 85% Nylon) (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. US Imports of Single Strand Spun Nylon Yarn (More than 85% Nylon) (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Multiple/Cabled Spun Nylon Yarn (More than 85% Nylon)

Table 35. US Exports of Multiple/Cabled Spun Nylon Yarn (Containing over 85% Nylon) (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 36. US Imports of Multiple/Cabled Spun Nylon Yarn (Containing over 85% Nylon) (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Tire Cord Fabrics Made of Nylon or Other Polyamides High Tenacity Yarns

Table 37. US Exports of Tire Cord Fabrics Made of Nylon or Other Polyamides High Tenacity Yarns (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Destination (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38. US Imports of Tire Cord Fabrics Made of Nylon or Other Polyamides High Tenacity Yarns (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12

Table 39. US Exports of Polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12 (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Destination (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 40. US Imports of Polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12 (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 41. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42. US Historic Review for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43. US 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.2 Canada
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Export & Imports – A Statistical Snapshot
Spun Nylon Yarn (More than 85% Nylon)

Table 44. Canadian Exports of Single Strand Spun Nylon Yarn (More than 85% Nylon) (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45. Canadian Imports of Multiple/Cabled Spun Nylon Yarn (Containing over 85% Nylon) (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Tire Cord Fabrics Made of Nylon or Other Polyamides High Tenacity Yarns

Table 46. Canadian Imports of Tire Cord Fabrics Made of Nylon or Other Polyamides High Tenacity Yarns (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12

Table 47. Canadian Exports for Polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12 (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Export Value by Destination (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 48. Canadian Imports for Polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12 (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Import Value by Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 49. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50. Canadian Historic Review for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51. Canadian 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.3 Japan
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Japanese Tire and Tire Cord Industry

Table 52. Japanese Production of Automotive Tires (in Million Units) for the Period 2011-2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tire Cord Market by Product Segment - Steel Tire Cord, Polyester Tire Cord, Nylon Tire Cord and Other Tire Cords Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Metric Tons for Years 2011, 2017, 2020 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Textile Industry: A Significant End-Use Market for Nylon
B. Market Analytics

Table 54. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55. Japanese Historic Review for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 56. Japanese 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.4 Europe
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
European Tire Market – An Overview
Factors Influencing the Tires Market
Major Trends in Tire Manufacture
Turkish Fiber Industry – A Brief Overview
Export & Imports – A Statistical Snapshot
Polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12

Table 57. EU-28 Exports for Polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12 (2016 & 2017): Breakdown of Export Value by Destination (in US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58. EU-28 Imports for Polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6,9, -6,10 or -6,12 (2016 & 2017): Breakdown of Import Value by Origin (in US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Tire Cord Fabrics Made of Nylon or Other Polyamides High Tenacity Yarns

Table 59. EU-28 Exports of Tire Cord Fabrics Made of Nylon or Other Polyamides High Tenacity Yarns (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Destination (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 60. EU-28 Imports of Tire Cord Fabrics Made of Nylon or Other Polyamides High Tenacity Yarns (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Origin (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 61. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 62. European Historic Review for Nylon by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63. European 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 64. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 65. European Historic Review for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66. European 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.5 Asia-Pacific
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Increasing Automotive Production Activity – A Key Growth Driver
B. Market Analytics

Table 67. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Geographic Region - China, India, South Korea, Taiwan and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 68. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Nylon by Geographic Region - China, India, South Korea, Taiwan and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 69. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for China, India, South Korea, Taiwan and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 70. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 71. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 72. Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.5.1 China
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
China: The Largest Consumer of Tire Cord

Table 73. Chinese Tire Cord Market (2017): Percentage breakdown of Unit Shipments by Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Domestic Nylon 6 and 66 Prices Start Declining Subsequent to a Rise in the Past
Tires Market – An Overview
Presence of Huge Automotive Manufacturing Industry Makes China a Lucrative Market for Tire Cords
Government Push for Achieving Optimum Tire Radialization Benefits the Market
Export/Import Scenario

Table 74. Chinese Exports and Imports (In US$ Million) of Tire Cord Fabric of High Tenacity Yarn of Nylon-6 for Years 2011 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 75. Chinese Exports and Imports (In US$ Million) of Tire Cord Fabric of High Tenacity Yarn of Nylon-6,6 for Years 2011 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Nylon Fiber Carpet: Most Popular Category in China
China – The Leading Nylon Producer

Table 76. China Polyamide 66 Production Capacity and Actual Production (2013-2016) in Thousand Metric Tons (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Invista’s Entry into Nylon 6,6 Chip Production in China to be Beneficial to Domestic Producers

Table 77. Leading Producers of Polyamide 66 in China (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Supply Volume for Shenma, Invista, DuPont, Huafon, Ascend, Rhodia, Asahi/Tora and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 78. Leading Producers of Nylon 66 Chip in China (2017): Percentage Breakdown of Production Capacity Volume for Shenma, Huafon, Xingjian, Invista, Huayang (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

B. Market Analytics

Table 79. Chinese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 80. Chinese Historic Review for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 81. Chinese 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.5.2 India
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Tire and Tire Cord Market Forms a Strong Base for Nylon Growth

Table 82. Indian Tire Cord Market by Product Segment - Steel Tire Cord, Polyester Tire Cord, Nylon Tire Cord and Other Tire Cords Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand in Metric Tons for Years 2011, 2017, 2020 & 2022 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Rise in Automobile Production Offers Growth Opportunities
Radialization Gains Prominence in India
India to Emerge as Hub for Radial Tire Manufacturing
Indian Nylon Tire Cord Fabric Market
B. Market Analytics

Table 83. Indian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 84. Indian Historic Review for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 85. Indian 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.5.3 South Korea
Market Analysis

Table 86. South Korean Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 87. South Korean Historic Review for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 88. South Korean 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.5.4 Taiwan
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Textiles Market in Taiwan
B. Market Analytics

Table 89. Taiwanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 90. Taiwanese Historic Review for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 91. Taiwanese 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.5.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Thai Textile Industry Overview
B. Market Analytics

Table 92. Rest of Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 93. Rest of Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 94. Rest of Asia-Pacific 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.6 Latin America
Market Analysis

Table 95. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Geographic Region - Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 96. Latin American Historic Review for Nylon by Geographic Region - Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin American Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 97. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for Brazil, Mexico and Rest of Latin American Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 98. Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 99. Latin American Historic Review for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 100. Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.6.1 Brazil
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Strong Textile Industry in Brazil Offers Traction to Nylon Demand
B. Market Analytics

Table 101. Brazilian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 102. Brazilian Historic Review for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 103. Brazilian 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.6.2 Mexico
Market Analysis

Table 104. Mexican Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 105. Mexican Historic Review for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 106. Mexican 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

  8.6.3 Rest of Latin America
Market Analysis

Table 107. Rest of Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 108. Rest of Latin American Historic Review for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 109. Rest of Latin American 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.7 Rest of World
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Nylon Production Virtually Non-Existent in the Middle East
B. Market Analytics

Table 110. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2016 through 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 111. Rest of World Historic Review for Nylon by Type - Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Demand Figures in Thousand Metric Tons for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 112. Rest of World 14-Year Perspective for Nylon by Type - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Demand for Nylon 6 and Nylon 6,6 Markets for Years 2011, 2018 & 2024 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9. COMPANY PROFILES

Total Companies Profiled: 77 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 81)
The United States (30)
Canada (2)
Japan (5)
Europe (23)
  France (1)
  Germany (6)
  The United Kingdom (3)
  Italy (2)
  Spain (2)
  Rest of Europe (9)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (18)
Middle East (3)